Big Question - Optimus One, P500, V General

Is there a way, for developer, for trying the rom with the Android SDK?

FD1999 said:
Yes:
- Create a device
- You shall have a system.img (path selected in the device setup)
- Open it using WinRAR
- Copy the content of /system of the ROM you wanna have to the system.img
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You can't open system.img in winrar.

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[GUIDE][WIN/LINUX] A COMPLETE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR NEWBIES-SArnab©®

Welcome to a whole new guide on Android Development
-SArnab©®​
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I will cover up all small n big details that one can need to step his/her foot on the road to android development.​
What are you gonna find in this Guide/Tutorial :
Basic knowledge of Android Development.
Tutorials to set up a full working environment or Your Workspace.
Knowledge about tools used/needed in Development.
Easy tutorial for cooking one's own custom rom.
What are you not gonna get :
Spoon fed help to do even a simple work.
Pre modded Apps or Roms.
A pre built option to carry on a project.
TUTORIAL CONTENT:
#1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION & REQUISITES[REQUIRED TOOLS] OF ANDROID DEVELOPMENT;
#2 OS WISE WORK ENVIRONMENT SETUP GUIDE;
#3 GUIDE TO MODIFY APPS PART-1.
#4 GUIDE TO MODIFY APPS PART-2.
#5 GUIDE TO COOK CUSTOM ROM PART-1.
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
#12
#13
THINGS YOU NEED TO START YOUR JOURNEY
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PER-REQUISITES:
COMPUTER/LAPTOP TO WORK ON
A WELL KNOWN OPERATING SYSTEM THAT YOU ARE USED TO:
WINDOWS OS : VISTA OR 7 PREFERRED.
LINUX DISTRO : UBUNTU 12.10 64 BIT PREFERRED. DOWNLOAD LINK
MAC OS-X : THIS GUIDE DOES NOT SUPPORT MAC OS-X. SORRY MAC USERS.
JAVA DEVELOPMENT KIT[JDK] : V6 N V7 BOTH FOR BETTER RESULTS. [USE V6 IF YOU DON'T HAVE A HUGE CAPACITY DATA PLAN. IT'S THE PREFERRED ONE.] DOWNLOAD LINK
DOWNLOAD THIS ANDROID SDK ADT BUNDLE TO MAKE YOUR OWN APPS.[RECOMMENDED]DOWNLOAD LINK.
TOOLS/SOFTWARES REQUIRED AS PER YOUR NEED:
TOOLS REQUIRED BY WINDOWS USERS ONLY:
NOTEPAD++ FOR EDITING : .xml & .smali FILES OF APPS, build.prop TO ADD TWEAKS & Updater-scripts FOR YOUR ROM & UPDATE PACKAGES.[DO NOT USE WINDOWS NATIVE NOTEPAD/WORDPAD. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE FILES.] DOWNLOAD.
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7zip ARCHIVE MANAGER : USED TO MAKE UPDATE PACKAGES, SIGN APPS, & OTHER ARCHIVE RELATED JOBS.
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PAINT.NET : IT IS USED FOR MAKING .PNG FILES FOR UI. YOU CAN ALSO EDIT THEM. DOWNLOAD LINK.
[YOU MAY EVEN USE GIMP IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAM OR ADOBE PHOTOSHOP.]
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TOOLS REQUIRED BY LINUX USERS ONLY:
p7zip ARCHIVE MANAGER : USED TO MAKE UPDATE PACKAGES, SIGN APPS, & OTHER ARCHIVE RELATED JOBS.
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GIMP IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAM : IT IS USED FOR MAKING .PNG FILES FOR UI. YOU CAN ALSO EDIT THEM. ITS ALREADY INCLUDED IN UBUNTU.
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TOOLS REQUIRED TO COOK YOUR OWN ROM:​ ​ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR COOKING ROM THROUGH METHOD NUMBER 1:​
FOR WINDOWS USERS
CYGWIN : ITS A UNIX LIKE TERMINAL APP FOR WINDOWS USERS. YOU NEED TO INSTALL THIS TO RUN ANDROID KITCHEN.
DOWNLOAD LINK
ALSO DOWNLOAAD N EXTRACT THIS PACKAGE : DOWNLOAD LINK
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dsixda's Android Kitchen: USED FOR COOKING A CUSTOM ROM.
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST ONE.ORIGINAL THREAD​
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FOR LINUX/UBUNTU USERS
dsixda's Android Kitchen: USED FOR COOKING A CUSTOM ROM.
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST ONE.ORIGINAL THREAD
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR COOKING ROM THROUGH METHOD NUMBER 2​
FOR SAMSUNG DEVICES:
ODINATRIX: IT IS REQUIRED TO GET SYSTEM.img FROM SAMSUNG FIRMWARES COOKING CUSTOM ROM FROM KITCHEN. DOWNLOAD
ORIGINAL THREAD​
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FOR XPERIA DEVICES:
FLASH TOOLS FOR XPERIA DEVICES : DOWNLOAD
UNYAFFS TOOLS : DOWNLOAD
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ORIGINAL THREAD​
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TOOLS REQUIRED TO MOD/EDIT AN APK : USE ANY ONE OF APKTOOL/APK BOX/APK MULTI TOOL & BAKSMALI MANAGER IS NECESSARY TO DOWNLOAD FOR ADVANCE MODDING.​
APKTOOL : THIS TOOL HELPS YOU TO DECOMPILE N RECOMPILE APK: ITS THE BEST FOR NEW COMERS DOWNLOAD LINK
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Windows:
Download apktool-install-windows-* file
Download apktool-* file
Unpack both to your Windows directory
Linux:
Download apktool-install-linux-* file
Download apktool-* file
Unpack both to /usr/local/bin directory (you must have root permissions)
ORIGINAL THREAD​
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APK BOX
DOWNLOAD :
Windows batch version: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xrzids3oyc...ApkBox_1.0.zip
Linux shell version: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y7fks74mvi...pkBox2_1.0.zip
Install
- Download the .zip file
- Extract the .zip file in your working folder[or anywhere in your computer/laptop as u like]
- Open ApkBox folder n double click apk.bat to run it.
ORIGINAL THREAD​
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APK MULTI TOOL: DOWNLOAD LINK
AVAILABLE ONLY FOR WINDOWS OS.
Installing APK Multi-Tool Itself
Run the installer and make sure it is pointed to the root of hard drive
Example
C:\APKMultiTools\
ORIGINAL THREAD​
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BAKSMALI MANAGER: IT IS USE TO BAKSMALI N SMALI .JAR FILES.
DOWNLOAD LINK.
INSTALLATION : EXTRACT THE DOWNLOADED ZIP FILE WHERE EVER U WANT.
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==========================================================================================
CREDITS :
TO YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS FOR THE PC OR LAPTOP U R USIN.:angel:
TO DEVELOPERS OF VARIOUS OPERATING SYSTEMS.
TO:
iBotPeaches FOR APKTOOL.
iptux FOR APK BOX.
raziel23x FOR APK MULTI TOOL.
TO: UNKNOWN FOR BAKSMALI TOOL.
TO DSIXDA FOR HIS AWESOME KITCHEN.
TO THE TEAM BEHIND CYGWIN, NOTEPAD++, PAINT.NET.
TO GOOGLE FOR ANDROID & ANDROID SDK
TO noobzFTW FOR THE GREAT ODINATRIX TOOL.
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST TO ME FOR THE GUIDE ITSELF.
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PLEASE PRESS THE THANXXX BUTTON IF THIS POST/THREAD HELPED YOU EVEN A BIT. BE GENEROUS N DONATE TO HELP ME N TO PRAISE MY HARD WORK.
GUYS I WILL UPDATE THE GUIDE SLOWLY SO THAT I DON'T MISS ANY NECESSARY INFO.
Setting up a perfect user friendly build environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT SETUP GUIDE​
WINDOWS OS​
1ST OF ALL MAKE SURE TO HAVE A LOT OF FREE SPACE IN LOCAL DISK C. [REASON : ALL YOUR TOOLS ARE GONNA STAY THERE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE.]
SETUP 1: COMPLETE SETUP
DOWNLOAD & INSTALL JAVA DEVELOPMENT KIT [JDK].
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DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT ANDROID SDK ADT BUNDLE IN THE ROOT OF C DRIVE [My Computer/Local Disk C/here].
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DOWNLOAD N INSTALL CYGWIN IN THE ROOT OF C DRIVE [My Computer/Local Disk C/here].
Q.]HOW TO INSTALL CYGWIN?
ANS.] DOWNLOAD setup.exe
DOUBLE CLICK ON THE DOWNLOADED FILE.
PRESS YES IF ASKED.
PRESS NEXT.
SELECT THE 3RD OPTION [INSTALL FROM LOCAL DIRECTLY].
PRESS NEXT.
IF DESTINATION DRIVE IS SET TO "c/cygwin" PRESS NEXT ELSE 1ST SET DESTINATION DRIVE TO "c/cygwin".
SELECT WHERE YOU WANT TO DOWNLOAD THE FILES.
THEN WHEN IT SHOWS ALL THE PACKAGE NAMES, GO TO THE TOP & CLICK ON THE ARROW NEAR "all default" UNTIL IT CHANGES TO "all install" N PRESS NEXT.
WAIT FOR THE INSTALLATION TO FINISH.
THEN TICK BOTH THE OPTIONS FOR ICON PLACEMENT n PRESS FINISH/NEXT.
OPEN THE CYGWIN FOLDER.[My Computer/Local Disk C/cygwin/home/make a new folder here].
RENAME THE NEW FOLDER AS YOUR USER NAME. [My Computer/Local Disk C/cygwin/home/xxx12 or xxx.12].
NOTE: YOUR USERNAME IN WINDOWS SHOULD NOT HAVE SPACE IN BETWEEN. [EXAMPLE: "xxx 12" is not recommended. "xxx12" or xxx.12" ARE THE BEST FORMAT OF USERNAME.] [REASON : IN SIMPLE WORDS CYGWIN WILL NOT UNDERSTAND THE SPACE]
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DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT dsixda's ANDROID KITCHEN IN CYGWIN FOLDER. [My Computer/Local Disk C/cygwin/home/xxx12 or xxx.12/kitchen].
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DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT APKTOOL/APK MULTI TOOL/APK BOX IN LOCAL DISK C. [ANY ONE OF THEM YOU LIKE.][RECOMMENDED: APKTOOL][My Computer/Local Disk C/apktool/apk multi tool/apk box].
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FOR APKTOOL YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT TWO PACKAGES IN SAME FOLDER.[My Computer/Local Disk C/apktool/].
Download apktool-install-windows-* file
Download apktool-* file
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DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT BAKSMALI MANGER IN LOCAL DISK C.[My Computer/Local Disk C/baksmali].
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IF YOU HAVE FOLLOWED ALL THESE STEPS CORRECTLY THEN U SHOULD HAVE SET UP A PERFECT COMPLETE WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOURSELF. IF NOT THAN FOLLOW THE STEPS AGAIN IN THEIR ORDER. IF STILL U GOT STUCK SOMEWHERE FELL FREE TO POST ABOUT WHERE U GOT STUCK OR WAT U R NOT ABLE TO UNDERSTAND. JUST NOT POST CANT DO OR ITS TO HARD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT.
SETUP 2: ROM COOKING SETUP
DOWNLOAD & INSTALL JAVA DEVELOPMENT KIT [JDK].
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DOWNLOAD N INSTALL CYGWIN IN THE ROOT OF C DRIVE [My Computer/Local Disk C/here].
Q.]HOW TO INSTALL CYGWIN?
ANS.] DOWNLOAD setup.exe
DOUBLE CLICK ON THE DOWNLOADED FILE.
PRESS YES IF ASKED.
PRESS NEXT.
SELECT THE 3RD OPTION [INSTALL FROM LOCAL DIRECTLY].
PRESS NEXT.
IF DESTINATION DRIVE IS SET TO "c/cygwin" PRESS NEXT ELSE 1ST SET DESTINATION DRIVE TO "c/cygwin".
SELECT WHERE YOU WANT TO DOWNLOAD THE FILES.
THEN WHEN IT SHOWS ALL THE PACKAGE NAMES, GO TO THE TOP & CLICK ON THE ARROW NEAR "all default" UNTIL IT CHANGES TO "all install" N PRESS NEXT.
WAIT FOR THE INSTALLATION TO FINISH.
THEN TICK BOTH THE OPTIONS FOR ICON PLACEMENT n PRESS FINISH/NEXT.
OPEN THE CYGWIN FOLDER.[My Computer/Local Disk C/cygwin/home/make a new folder here].
RENAME THE NEW FOLDER AS YOUR USER NAME. [My Computer/Local Disk C/cygwin/home/xxx12 or xxx.12].
NOTE: YOUR USERNAME IN WINDOWS SHOULD NOT HAVE SPACE IN BETWEEN. [EXAMPLE: "xxx 12" is not recommended. "xxx12" or xxx.12" ARE THE BEST FORMAT OF USERNAME.] [REASON : IN SIMPLE WORDS CYGWIN WILL NOT UNDERSTAND THE SPACE]
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DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT dsixda's ANDROID KITCHEN IN CYGWIN FOLDER. [My Computer/Local Disk C/cygwin/home/xxx12 or xxx.12/kitchen].
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SETUP 3: APP MAKING SETUP
DOWNLOAD & INSTALL JAVA DEVELOPMENT KIT [JDK].
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DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT ANDROID SDK ADT BUNDLE IN THE ROOT OF C DRIVE [My Computer/Local Disk C/here].
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SETUP 4: APP MODDING/EDITING SETUP
DOWNLOAD & INSTALL JAVA DEVELOPMENT KIT [JDK].
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DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT APKTOOL/APK MULTI TOOL/APK BOX IN LOCAL DISK C. [ANY ONE OF THEM YOU LIKE.][My Computer/Local Disk C/apktool/apk multi tool/apk box].[apktool/apk multi tool/apk box means EITHER apktool or apk multi tool or apk box.][RECOMMENDED: APKTOOL]
FOR APKTOOL YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT TWO PACKAGES IN SAME FOLDER.[My Computer/Local Disk C/apktool/].
Download apktool-install-windows-* file
Download apktool-* file
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DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT BAKSMALI MANGER IN LOCAL DISK C.[My Computer/Local Disk C/baksmali].
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LINUX DISTRO : UBUNTU​
GUYS PLZ FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SUCCESSFULLY ROOT YOUR UBUNTU:
To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to create a root password.
sudo passwd root
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Next, run the commands below to enable root login in Ubuntu 12.10:
sudo sh -c 'echo "greeter-show-manual-login=true" >> /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf'
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THEN TYPE:
$ sudo -i
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THEN FOLLOW THE ONSCREEN INSTRUTION.
NOW THE LOGIN PART.
TO SUCCESSFULLY BOOT INTO ROOT USER ACCOUNT RESTART YOUR PC/LAPTOP AND WAIT FOR THE PC TO SLEEP. NOW REACTIVATE IT. WHEN ASKED FOR PASSWORD SELECT DIFFERENT USER ACCOUNT N PUT root AS USERNAME n UR ROOT PASSWORD N LOGIN.
SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR PICS
HERE ARE THE VIDEO TUTORIALS TO SET UP WORKING ENVIRONMENT ON UBUNTU:
VIDEO-1 | VIDEO-2 | VIDEO-3
SETUP ANDROID SDK:
Download the SDK.
169.9 MB [http://developer.android.com/sdk/dow...x86-1.5_r3.zip]
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Right-click and select Extract Here.
Move the contents of the android-sdk-linux_x86-1.5_r3 directory to your desired location.
Close directory window.
Using your favorite text editor, open the .mycshrc file in your home directory.
Add the following text to the end of the file:
set path=($path <android_sdk_dir>/tools)
set path=($path <android_sdk_dir>/platform-tools
Open up a terminal, navigate to your home directory and execute the following command:
source .mycshrc
INSTALL JAVA DEVELOPMENT KIT 6[JDK-6]
STEPS:
OPEN THE TERMINAL WINDOW
TYPE N HIT ENTER:
sudo apt-get purge openjdk*
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NOW TYPE N PRESS ENTER:
sudo apt-get purge *jre*
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OPEN UP YOUR SYNAPTIC PACKAGE MANAGER AND DO A SEARCH FOR JRE OR ANY JAVA RELATED PACKAGES N IF YOU FOUND ANY THEN UNINSTALL THEM.
ONCE YOU MAKE SURE THAT YOUR SYSTEM IS CLEANED OF ANY JAVA PACKAGE, DOWNLOAD THE SCRIPT FROM HERE : DOWNLOAD SCRIPT
ONCE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE SCRIPT FROM THE ABOVE GIVEN LINK, YOU WILL NEED TO ENABLE THE EXECUTING PERMISSION BIT. SO CHANGE YOUR DIRECTORY TO WHEREVER YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE SCRIPT N THEN IN TERMINAL WINDOW TYPE THE CODE BELOW N HIT ENTER:
chmod +x ./whatever_the_script_is_named
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NOTE: AFTER "./" YOU WILL HAVE TO WRITE THE NAME OF THE DOWNLOADED SCRIPT.
THEN IN THE TERMINAL WINDOW RUN THE SCRIPT WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
sudo ./whatever_the_script_is_named
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NOTE: AFTER "./" YOU HAVE TO PUT THE NAME OF THE SCRIPT.
ABOUT ALL THESE STEPS: THESE STEPS HELP YOU BUILD PACKAGES FOR YOUR SYSTEM AND PLACE THEM IN LOCAL REPOSITORY FOR apt-get TO INSTALL THEM. THIS BYPASSES JAVA ANAL RETENTIVE LICENSING BULL SQUASH.
SO, NOW YOU NEED TO INSTALL IT WITH THE HELP OF FOLLOWING CODE:
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jre
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WAIT FOR IT TO FINISH INSTALLING.
TO ENSURE YOUR VERSION IS CORRECT RUN THIS CODE:
java -version
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YOU SHOULD GET AN OUTPUT SIMILAR TO:
[email protected] ~ $ java -version
java version "1.6.0_32"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_32-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.7-b02, mixed mode)
[email protected] ~ $
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THIS GUIDE ON JAVA INSTALLATION WORKS ON: Precise/Mint-Maya/Ubuntu.
INSTALL JAVA ON 64BIT UBUNTU.[GUIDE BY THE AWESOME dsixda- THE CREATOR OF REVOLUTIONARY ANDROID KITCHEN.][EDITED BY ME FOR NEW COMERS]
STEPS:
OPEN TERMINAL WINDOW BY PRESSING : CTRL + ALT + T
TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE TO INSTALL 32BIT libs SO THAT YOU CAN INSTALL JAVA IN 64BIT.
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
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OPEN UBUNTU SOFTWARE CENTER[UBUNTU MARKET].
CLICK ON THE SEARCH OPTION N SEARCH FOR JAVA
YOU WILL GET A HELL[SORRY IF U MIND THIS WORD] LOT OF SEARCH RESULTS.
IN THE LIST LOOK FOR "OpenJDK Java Runtime" N CLICK INSTALL.
AFTER THE INSTALLATION FINISHES, OPEN UP TERMINAL WINDOW AGAIN N RUN THE FOLLOWING CODE TO CONFIRM THAT JAVA HAS BEEN INSTALLED SUCCESSFULLY:
java -version
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SETTING UP ANDROID KITCHEN
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION OF ANDROID KITCHEN;
EXTRACT THE FOLDER WHEREVER YOU LIKE;
NOTE: GUYS I WILL BE ASSUMING A NEUTRAL FOLDER FOR ALL ANDROID DEVELOPMENT. \home\username\android\kitchen; [PLZ NOTE: kitchen FOLDER NAME SHUD BE IN SMALL LETTERS]
THESE FILES & FOLDERS SHUD BE INSIDE THE kitchen FOLDER
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CREDITS
the1dynasty FOR THE UBUNTU ENVIRONMENT SETUP VIDEOS.
wddglr FOR THE GUIDE TO SETUP SDK On linux.
who_ohw FOR THE GUIDE TO INSTALL JDK IN A LINUX DISTRO.
dsixda FOR HIS GUIDE TO INSTALL JAVA IN A SYSTEM RUNNING 64BIT UBUNTU
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST TO ME FOR THE GUIDE ITSELF.
Please press the thanxxx button if this post/thread helped you even a bit. Be generous n donate to help me n to praise my hard work.
App modding & editing : Decompile, edit, recompile.
WELCOME TO APP MODIFICATION GUIDE POST-1.
FOR WINDOWS.​
WHAT YOU WILL GET HERE :angel::
TUTORIAL TO EASILY DECOMPILE N RECOMPILE APPS.
A SIMPLE EXAMPLE MODIFICATION THROUGH DIFFERENT TOOLS.
LINKS TO VARIOUS GUIDES TO MOD DIFFERENT APPS.
WHAT YOU WONT GET HERE :
PRE MODDED APPS
SPOON FED GUIDE TO MOD EACH AND EVERY APP U LIKE.
TOOL NO. 1: APKTOOL
STEPS:
DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT THE REQUIRED FILES TO : "C/APKTOOL/HERE"
OPEN APKTOOL FOLDER IN LOCAL DISK C : "C/APKTOOL"
COPY PASTE YOUR "framework-res.apk" IN THIS FOLDER. [C/APKTOOL/HERE].
NOTE: SAMSUNG USERS YOU ALSO NEED TO COPY PASTE "twframework-res.apk" HERE.
HTC USERS YOU ALSO NEED TO COPY PASTE "com.htc.resources.apk" HERE.
OPEN CMD WINDOW : CLICK ON START/RUN N TYPE "cmd" WITHOUT QUOTES & PRESS ENTER
TYPE : cd C:\apktool N PRESS ENTER
U WILL SEE A NEW LINE STARTING WITH : "C:\APKTOOL>"
THEN TYPE "apktool if framework-res.apk" WITHOUT QUOTES N PRESS ENTER.
NOTE: SAMSUNG USERS YOU NEED TO DO AN EXTRA STEP. AFTER ABOVE STEP AGAIN TYPE : "apktool if twframework-res.apk" WITHOUT QUOTES N PRESS ENTER.
HTC USERS YOU NEED TO DO AN EXTRA STEP. AFTER ABOVE STEP AGAIN TYPE : "apktool if com.htc.resources.apk" WITHOUT QUOTES N PRESS ENTER.
ABOUT THIS STEP: THESE STEPS INSTALLS YOUR FRAMEWORK DEPENDENCIES SO THAT YOU CAN EASILY DECOMPILE AND RECOMPILE APPS.
MINIMIZE THE CMD WINDOW FOR NOW.
COPY PASTE ANY APP THAT YOU WANT TO EDIT TO THE APKTOOL FOLDER : [C/APKTOOL/YourChoice.apk].
MAXIMIZE THE CMD WINDOW N TYPE : "apktool d YourChoice.apk" WITHOUT QUOTES N PRESS ENTER.
ABOUT THIS STEP: THIS STEP DE-COMPILES YOUR APP FOR YOU TO EDIT IT.
MINIMIZE THE CMD WINDOW AGAIN FOR NOW.
AFTER DOING ALL YOUR MODIFICATIONS MAXIMIZE THE CMD WINDOW N TYPE : "apktool b YourChoice" WITHOUT QUOTES N PRESS ENTER.
NOTE: HERE IN THIS CODE "YourChoice" IS THE NAME OF THE APP THAT YOU DECOMPILED BUT WITHOUT THE EXTENSION ".apk", FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU DECOMPILE SystemUi.apk THEN YOU WILL WRITE : "apktool b SystemUI"
YOU WILL GET A "dist" NAMED FOLDER IN C/APKTOOL/YourChoice/here.
OPEN THAT FOLDER. THERE YOU WOULD FIND YOUR RECOMPILED APK.[C/APKTOOL/YourChoice/dist/YourChoice.apk].
NOW SIGN YOUR MODDED APK BY FOLLOWING THE GUIDE IN THE END OF THIS POST.
IF EVERY THING GOES WELL THEN YOUR APP WILL BE RECOMPILED WITHOUT ANY ERRORS.
IF NOT THEN ASK FOR HELP IN THE CONCERNED THREAD OF THE GUIDE THAT YOU USED FOR MODDING.
TOOL NO. 2: APK MULTI TOOL
STEPS:
DOWNLOAD N EXTRACT APK MULTI TOOL AT : "C/APKMULTITOOL/HERE"
YOU WILL GET THESE FILES AND/OR FOLDERS IN THE FOLDER AFTER EXTRACTING THE DOWNLOADED FILE:
docs
other
themer
.gitattributes
.gitignore
APK-Multi-Tool.log
CHANGELOG
README
Script.bat
Setup.bat
setuplog.log
RUN Setup.bat BY DOUBLE CLICKING ON IT.
TYPE 3 N PRESS ENTER.
ABOUT THIS STEP: THIS STEP SETUPS THE TOOL FOR USE. YOU NEED TO DO IT ONLY ONCE.
MINIMIZE THE WINDOW.
COPY PASTE YOUR "framework-res.apk" IN other FOLDER. [C/APKMULTITOOL/other/HERE].
NOTE: SAMSUNG USERS YOU ALSO NEED TO COPY PASTE "twframework-res.apk" HERE.
HTC USERS YOU ALSO NEED TO COPY PASTE "com.htc.resources.apk" HERE.
MAXIMIZE THE setup.bat WINDOW N TYPE 2 N PRESS ENTER
NOW TYPE THE DESIRED OPTION N PRESS ENTER
ABOUT THIS STEP: THIS STEP INSTALL THE FRAMEWORKS. YOU NEED TO DO IT ONLY ONCE.
YOU CAN NOW CLOSE THIS WINDOW.
YOU HAVE NOW SUCCESSFULLY SET UP WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR APK MODDING THROUGH APK MULTI TOOL.
COPY PASTE THE APP YOU WANT TO MOD TO THE FOLDER NAMED : "place-apk-here-for-modding" [C/APKMULTITOOL/place-apk-here-for-modding/YourChoice.apk]
RUN Script.bat BY DOUBLE CLICKING ON IT.
PRESS ENTER TO GET TO THE MENU.
TYPE 25 N PRESS ENTER.
A NEW MENU APPEARS.
TYPE THE DESIRED OPTION N PRESS ENTER.
ABOUT THIS STEP: THIS STEP LETS YOU CHOOSE THE APP YOU WANT TO EDIT.
TYPE 9 N PRESS ENTER TO DECOMPILE YOUR APK. [YOUR DECOMPILED APP WOULD IS AT "projects" FOLDER.[C/APKMULTITOOL/projects/YourChoice.apk]
MINIMIZE THE WINDOW FOR NOW. DO NOT CLOSE IT.
DO ALL THE MODS YOU LIKE TO N SAVE ALL THE FILES.
MAXIMIZE THE script.bat WINDOW N TYPE 12 N PRESS ENTER.
THEN WHEN ASKED TO SELECT THE WAY TO CREATE THE APK TYPE 2 N PRESS ENTER
NOTE: ALWAYS TYPE 12 TO RECOMPILE THE APK. DO NOT TYPE 11 EVEN IF ITS A SYSTEM APP. THAT MAY GIVE FORCE CLOSE. ONCE YOU ARE FLUENT WILL ALL THESE YOU CAN TRY THAT OPTION. BUT FOR NOW IGNORE IT.
ABOUT THIS STEP: THIS STEP RECOMPILES YOUR MODDED APK.
YOU WILL GET AN UNSIGNED APK IN "place-apk-here-for-modding" FOLDER NAMED "unsignedYourChoice.apk"
RENAME IT TO "YourChoice.apk" [YourChoice = THE ORIGINAL NAME OF THE APK, EXAMPLE SystemUI.apk]
NOW SIGN YOUR MODDED APK BY FOLLOWING THE GUIDE IN THE END OF THIS POST.
A SIMPLE GUIDE ON MODDING AN APP:
No Clock: THIS SMALL GUIDE WILL TEACH YOU TO REMOVE THE CLOCK FROM YOUR STATUS-BAR. ITS ONE OF THE SIMPLEST GUIDE IN THE FORUM.
Decompile systemui.apk with apktool or any other app u like.
Go to C\APKTOOL\SystemUI\res\layout\ and open status_bar.xml with notepad++
Search for this line and remove it:-
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.Clock android:textAppearance="@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Icon" android:textSize="16.0sp" android:gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/clock" android:paddingRight="6.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:singleLine="true" />
Now compile back apk file, sign it and push back to system/app.
CONGRATULATIONS...!! YOU HAVE JUST SUCCESSFULLY MODDED YOUR FIRST APP. KEEP IT UP.:good:
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DO SUCH A SIMPLE MODDING... NOT TO WORRY.:angel: TRY N TRY TILL YOU SUCCEED. NO 1'S PERFECT.
FEEL FREE TO ASK IN THIS THREAD OR ELSE HERE.
SIGNING THE MODDED APP[ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THING][SAME FOR EVERY OPERATING SYSTEM].
OPEN THE ORIGINAL APK THROUGH AN ARCHIVE MANAGER [WINDOWS USERS YOU USE 7zip FOR BEST RESULTS]
DO THE SAME WITH THE MODDED APP
NOTE: DO NOT EXTRACT THE APK. JUST OPEN THROUGH THE MANAGER.
NOW MULTI SELECT Meta-inf FOLDER & Android-manifest.xml IN THE ORIGINAL APK N DRAG N DROP TO THE MODDED APK.
CLOSE BOTH THE WINDOWS.
VIOLA... YOUR APP HAS BEEN SIGNED.
LINKS TO VARIOUS GUIDES AROUND XDA:
[GUIDE] [MODS] Collection of mods for all gingerbread[2.3] phones... GUIDE BY lokeshsaini94
[GUIDES COLLECT] Update 24/7/2012 GUIDE BY zcop
[SIMPLE GUIDE + LOCKRINGS] [ALL ANDROID ROMS] Change lockrings on any rom GUIDE BY daveyannihilation
[GUIDE] ICS Style 'Settings.apk' - Make it yourself !! !! GUIDE BY balamu96m
{UPDATE} (Guides)All Guides At one place By hpsgill {10:03:2013} GUIDE BY Hpsgill
CREDITS
TO THE CREATORS OF VARIOUS TOOLS.
TO Master&Slave™ FOR THE DEMO GUIDE MOD Nlokeshsaini94 for the guide itself.
TO lokeshsaini94 ONCE AGAIN FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO DECOMPILE/RECOMPILE APPS N ALSO HOW TO SIGN THEM BACK.
TO
lokeshsaini94
zcop
daveyannihilation
balamu96m
Hpsgill
FOR ALL THE GUIDES
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST TO ME FOR THE WHOLE GUIDE.
Please press the thanxxx button if this post/thread helped you even a bit. Be generous n donate to help me n to praise my hard work. ALSO THANK ALL THE PERSONS WHOSE NAMES ARE THERE IN THE CREDITS. CUZ WITOUT THEM THIS GUIDE WOULD HAVE BEEN INCOMPLETE.
App modding & editing : Decompile, edit, recompile Cont...
welcome to app modification guide post-2.
For linux distro/ubuntu.​
Cooking A Custom Rom Method 1.
Welcome To The Guide For Cooking Custom Roms Method-1.
THIS GUIDE WILL WORK FOR ANY ANDROID DEVICE, NO MATTER GINGERBREAD, ICS OR JELLY BEAN.
​
WHOM WILL THIS TUTORIAL HELP?
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS;
PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO DEVELOPING SKILLS;
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO COOK THEIR OWN ROM N WANT TO TRY FEW BASIC MODS;
THUS, THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR ANYONE & EVERYONE.
PLZ NOTE EACH ONE OF YOU READING THIS POST I ASSUME YOU HAVE ALREADY READ ALL THE PREVIOUS POSTS/GUIDES TO SETUP YOUR COMPUTER/LAPTOP N HAVE DONE SAME ALREADY N THAT YOU ARE NOW READY TO COOK YOUR ROM.​
BASIC GO-THROUGH WITH THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED.
WINDOWS USERS:
JAVA;
CYGWIN;
ANDROID KITCHEN;
NOTEPAD++;
PAINT.NET/GIMP IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAM/ADOBE PHOTOSHOP;
7-ZIP.
LINUX DISTRO/UBUNTU USERS:
JAVA;
ANDROID KITCHEN;
ANY TEXT EDITOR;
GIMP IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAM;
ANY ARCHIVE MANAGER[RECOMMENDED : p7zip]
THE ACTUAL GUIDE STARTS HERE.
WINDOWS USERS FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
STEP 1. START THE ANDROID KITCHEN
PLZ NOTE:
First our folder structure should look like this:
Code:
cygwin folder/home/your user name/kitchen
Inside the kitchen it should look like this:
OPEN THE CYGWIN TERMINAL FROM THE DESKTOP/START MENU SHORTCUT;
TYPE:
Code:
cd kitchen[PRESS ENTER]
./menu[PRESS ENTER]
TRICK-O-TREAT!!
PICTURE TUTORIAL:
LINUX / UBUNTU USERS FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
STEP 1. START THE ANDROID KITCHEN
PLZ NOTE:
First our folder structure should look like this:
Code:
\home\username\android\kitchen;
Inside the kitchen folder it should look like this:
OPEN TERMINAL PROGRAM;
NAVIGATE TO THE FOLDER WHERE YOU HAVE EXTRACTED THE KITCHEN by TYPING:
cd android
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
NOW TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE TO GET INTO KITCHEN:
cd kitchen
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
NOW TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE TO BOOT INTO KITCHEN:
./menu
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
NOTE: GUYS IF U GET ERROR LIKE PERMISSION DENIED THEN FIRST TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE:
chmod +x menu
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THEN AGAIN TYPE:
./menu
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
TRICK-O-TREAT!!
PICTURE TUTORIAL
PLZ NOTE FROM THIS POINT EVERY STEP IN THIS POST IS COMMON OR ALMOST SAME FOR BOTH WINDOWS & LINUX / UBUNTU USERS. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART FELL FREE TO POST A COMMENT WITH YOUR PROBLEM. BUT BEFORE THAT DO TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS BENN ASKED TO DO.​
STEP 2. Collecting Required Files And Folders :
Main Files/Folders Required :
META-INF
system
/app
/bin
/etc
/fonts
/framework
/lib
/media
/semc[ONLY FOR XPERIA USERS]
/usr
/xbin
build.prop
boot.img[ITS NOT NECESSARY]
HOW TO GET THESE FILES/FOLDERS?
ANSWER: GUYS YOU WILL NEED A FRESHLY FLASHED/FACTORY RESTED MOBILE PHONE TO GET BEST RESULTS.
A USED MOBILE WILL HAVE A LOT OF JUNK FILES WHICH WE DON'T NEED AT ALL.
NOW IF YOU HAVE ROOTED YOUR MOB THEN SKIP THIS STEP OR ELSE FOLLOW THIS TO ROOT YOUR MOBILE :
GUYS GO TO THIS POST BY ME TO ROOT YOUR SAMSUNG GINGERBREAD MOBILE : ROOTING GUIDE BY MEE =)
OTHER GB/ICS/JB USERS PLZ SEARCH XDA FOR ROOTING YOUR MOBILE PHONE.
NOW USERS YOU NEED CLOCKWORK MOD CUSTOM RECOVERY OF YOUR MOBILE. DOWNLOAD IT FROM XDA N MOVE TO THE ROOT OF UR SD CARD.
WHY DO I NEED THIS? ANSWER : IT WILL HELP YOU TO BACKUP UR CURRENT ROM & AS WELL AS GET THE SYSTEM FOLDER REQUIRED FOR COOKING YOUR CUSTOM ROM. =)
BOOT INTO STOCK RECOVERY WITH THE KEY COMBINATIONS OF YOU MOBILE N THEN SELECT INSTALL ZIP FROM SD CARD N SELECT CWM.ZIP[WATEVER THE NAME U HAVE] TO BOOT INTO CWM RECOVERY. CHOOSE THE OPTION TO BACKUP N RESTORE N DO A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT ROM.
CONNECT YOUR MOBILE TO PC WITH USB N COPY PASTE[DO NOT DO CUT PASTE] THE BACKUP FOLDER FROM YOUR MOBILE TO YOUR PC WHEREVER YOU LIKE. OPEN IT N EXTRACT THE SYSTEM.TAR/SYSTEM.ZIP ARCHIVE THERE ITSELF. THIS WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE FILE & FOLDERS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO COOK YOUR ROM.
NOW MINIMIZE THIS WINDOW N OPEN A NEW WINDOW.
THEN GOTO :
Code:
cygwin folder/home/your user name/kitchen
IF YOU USE WINDOWS; Or Else
Code:
\home\username\android\kitchen
IF YOU USE LINUX / UBUNTU.
MAKE A NEW FOLDER HERE AND NAME IT AS : "WORKING_YOURROMNAME"[PLZ NOTE,THE WORD "WORKING" SHUD BE ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS.] [THIS IS CALLED YOUR WORKING FOLDER.]
MAKE A NEW FOLDER IN YOUR WORKING FOLDER & NAME IT "system"[PLZ NOTE, THE WORD "system" SHUD B ALL IN SMALL LETTERS.
NOW AGAIN MAXIMIZE THE WINDOWS WHERE YOU HAD EXTRACTED THE SYSTEM BACKUP IN PREVIOUS STEPS. OPEN THE EXTRACTED SYSTEM FOLDER & COPY PASTE THESE FILES & FOLDERS FROM THERE TO THE system FOLDER IN WORKING FOLDER:
/app
/bin
/etc
/fonts
/framework
/lib
/media
/semc[ONLY FOR XPERIA USERS]
/usr
/xbin
build.prop
IF YOU HAVE A boot.img OF YOUR MOBILE THEN COPY PASTE IT TO YOUR WORKING FOLDER.[WORKING_YOURROMNAME/boot.img]
STEP 3. COOKING YOUR ROM WITH FEW BASIC FEATURES :
START KITCHEN AS STATED BEFORE AS PER YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM N ENTER OPTION 8. THIS WILL SHOW WHAT FEATURES YOU HAVE IN YOUR ROM & WHAT YOU MAY ADD. IT WILL ALSO SHOW THE NAME OF YOUR ROM. THIS ALSO MAKES THE META-INF FOLDER APPEAR IN YOUR WORKING FOLDER.
THIS COMPLETES ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR COOKING THE ROM.
PRESS ENTER TO GO BACK TO KITCHEN MENU.
ENTER OPTION 0[ZERO]
ENTER DIFFERENT OPTIONS THERE TO ADD THOSE FEATURES IN YOUR ROM.
ENTER OPTION0[ZERO] AGAIN TO GO BACK TO THE STARTING SCREEN OF KITCHEN.
OPTION 2 & 3 ARE ALMOST COMPULSORY AS A CUSTOM ROM WITHOUT ROOT N BUSY-BOX IS NOT LIKELY TO BE LIKED BY USERS.
ONCE YOU FINISH ADDING FEATURES AGAIN PRESS 8 TO SEE THE STATS OF YOUR ROM. PRESS ENTER TO RETURN BACK N PRESS OPTION 99 TO COOK THE ROM.
HERE ENTER OPTION 1.
GO THROUGH THE ONSCREEN INSTRUCTION N THEN COLLECT YOUR ROM FROM:
Code:
C:\cygwin\home\YOUR USER NAME\kitchen\OUTPUT_ZIP
IF YOU ARE WINDOWS USER; Or Else,
Code:
\home\username\android\kitchen\OUTPUT_ZIP
IF YOU ARE LINUX / UBUNTU USER.
CONGRATS YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COOKED YOUR CUSTOM ROM.=)
​
Cooking A Custom Rom Method 2.
Welcome To The Guide For Cooking Custom Roms Method-2.
Only For Windows Users.
SAMSUNG DEVICES EXPLAINED AS EASILY AS POSSIBLE.
THIS GUIDE WILL WORK FOR ANY ANDROID DEVICE, NO MATTER GINGERBREAD, ICS OR JELLY BEAN IF YOU HAVE ITS STOCK FIRMWARE.TAR FILE AND YOU KNOW TO EXTRACT THAT.
​
WHOM WILL THIS TUTORIAL HELP?
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS;
PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO DEVELOPING SKILLS;
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO COOK THEIR OWN ROM N WANT TO TRY FEW BASIC MODS;
THUS, THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR ANYONE & EVERYONE.
PLZ NOTE EACH ONE OF YOU READING THIS POST I ASSUME YOU HAVE ALREADY READ ALL THE PREVIOUS POSTS/GUIDES TO SETUP YOUR COMPUTER/LAPTOP N HAVE DONE SAME ALREADY N THAT YOU ARE NOW READY TO COOK YOUR ROM.​
BASIC GO-THROUGH WITH THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED.
JAVA;
CYGWIN;
ANDROID KITCHEN;
ODINATRIX;[Only For Samsung Devices]
FLASH TOOLS FOR XPERIA DEVICES;
UNYAFFS TOOLS;
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SAMSUNG STOCK FIRMWARE.tar.md5 FILE;
Xperia ftf SYSTEM FILE;
NOTEPAD++;
PAINT.NET/GIMP IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAM/ADOBE PHOTOSHOP;
7-ZIP.
THE ACTUAL GUIDE STARTS HERE.
SAMSUNG USERS FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
DOWNLOAD ODINATRIX FROM THE FIRST POST;
EXTRACT IT ANYWHERE YOU LIKE[SAY c:/ODINATRIX];
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST STOCK FIRMWARE OF YOUR MOBILE FOR YOUR COUNTRY FROM XDA OR ANYWHERE IN THE INTERNET;
EXTRACT THE DOWNLOADED FILE, YOU WILL GET A SINGLE FILE NAMED XXXX_XXXXX_XXXX_HOME.tar.md5;
MOVE THE ABOVE FILE TO ROOT OF ODINATRIX FOLDER;
THUS THE ROOT OF ODINATRIX FOLDER SHOULD HAVE THESE FILES & FOLDERS:
DOUBLE CLICK ON runme TO OPEN ODINATRIX TOOL;
PRESS ENTER TO START THE SEARCH;
WHEN YOU SEE THAT YOUR FILE HAS BEEN FOUND AGAIN PRESS ENTER TO START THE EXTRACTION PROCESS;
WAIT FOR THE EXTRACTION PROCESS TO FINISH. IT MAY TAKE FEW MINUTES TO FINISH DEPENDING UPON YOUR COMPUTER'S SPEED.[MY LATEST HP LAPTOP TOOK NEAR BOT 10-11 MINUTES TO DO THE JOB.]
WHEN THE EXTRACTION IS FINISHED CLOSE THE CMD WINDOW N OPEN THE output FOLDER;
THERE YOU WILL GET 4-6[YOU MAY EVEN GET ONLY 3] .tar FILES ACCORDING TO YOUR MOBILE;
COPY THE ONE NAMED PDA_XXXX_XXXX_XXXX_HOME.tar & PASTE IT TO THE original_update FOLDER IN ANDROID KITCHEN FOLDER:
Code:
cygwin folder/home/your user name/kitchen/original_update
MINIMIZE THE EXPLORER WINDOW N RUN KITCHEN BY FOLLOWING THE STEPS BELOW.
OPEN THE CYGWIN TERMINAL FROM THE DESKTOP/START MENU SHORTCUT;
TYPE:
Code:
cd kitchen[PRESS ENTER] ./menu[PRESS ENTER]
TRICK-O-TREAT!!
PICTURE TUTORIAL:
AFTER THE KITCHEN STARTS PRESS THE OPTION 1;
NOW IGNORE EVERYTHING WRITTEN & SIMPLY PRESS ENTER;
WHEN YOU SEE YOUR PDA FILE SELECTED PRESS ENTER;
NO NEED TO CHANGE THE NAME OF YOUR WORKING FOLDER. JUST PRESS ENTER TO START THE EXTRACTION PROCESS;
NOW FOLLOW THE ONSCREEN GUIDE IN KITCHEN CAREFULLY TO GET SYSTEM FOLDER & ITS FILES.
AFTER DOING THE ABOVE STEP CORRECTLY YOU WILL AGAIN RETURN TO THE HOME OF KITCHEN IN CYGWIN, NOW ENTER OPTION 8;[THIS WILL SHOW WHAT FEATURES YOU HAVE IN YOUR ROM & WHAT YOU MAY ADD. IT WILL ALSO SHOW THE NAME OF YOUR ROM. THIS ALSO MAKES THE META-INF FOLDER APPEAR IN YOUR WORKING FOLDER]
THIS COMPLETES ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR COOKING THE ROM.
PRESS ENTER TO GO BACK TO KITCHEN MENU.
ENTER OPTION 0[ZERO]
ENTER DIFFERENT OPTIONS THERE TO ADD THOSE FEATURES IN YOUR ROM.
ENTER OPTION 0[ZERO] AGAIN TO GO BACK TO THE STARTING SCREEN OF KITCHEN.
OPTION 2 & 3 ARE ALMOST COMPULSORY AS A CUSTOM ROM WITHOUT ROOT N BUSY-BOX IS NOT LIKELY TO BE LIKED BY USERS.
ONCE YOU FINISH ADDING FEATURES AGAIN PRESS 8 TO SEE THE STATS OF YOUR ROM. PRESS ENTER TO RETURN BACK N PRESS OPTION 99 TO COOK THE ROM.
HERE ENTER OPTION 1.
GO THROUGH THE ONSCREEN INSTRUCTION N THEN COLLECT YOUR ROM FROM:
Code:
C:\cygwin\home\YOUR USER NAME\kitchen\OUTPUT_ZIP
ROM EDITING : Adding &/Or Removing Files As Per Your Liking
EDIT ROM AS YOU WANT IT - ADD OR REMOVE APPS, CHANGE DEFAULT LAUNCHER, CHANGE DEFAULT WEB BROWSER, CHANGE BOOT ANIMATION & SOUND, ETC[END OF THINKING CAPACITY :silly:].
GO TO /system/app to GET THESE APPS.
APPS THAT YOU CAN REMOVE WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SMOOTH FUNCTIONING OF YOUR ROM:
Calculator.apk
ChatON.apk[May Be Only Samsung Users Will have This app.]
DualClock.apk
Email.apk
EmailWidget.apk
FmRadio.apk
LiveWallpapersPickup.apk
Maps.apk
Memo.apk
PlusOne.apk
PolarisViewer.apk/QuickOffice app
Swype.apk
APPS THAT YOU CAN REPLACE WITH DIFFERENT APPS:
Calculator.apk with any other calculator app
MyFiles.apk/File manager app with any other app that has file manager facility
TouchWizxxLauncher.apk[Only For Samsung Users][Or Any Other launcher Application That Is Present in Your Rom] with custom Launchers.
Browser.apk
Gallery3D.apk/or any other gallery app present in your ROM
Camera.apk
Memo.apk
Mms.apk
Music.apk
FmRadio.apk
CUSTOM APPS THAT YOU CAN USE TO REPLACE STOCK APPS IN YOUR ROM:
For Web Browser: Opera Mini, Uc Browser, TT Browser, ETC.
Custom Launchers: Holo Launcher, Nova Launcher[ICS 4.0+ Mobiles], GO Launcher, ETC.
Sms Applications: Go Sms, Pansi Sms, ETC.
Music apps: Google Play Music, Winamp for Android, ETC.
APPS THAT YOU SHOULD REMOVE SO THAT THE SIZE OF THE ROM REDUCES & YET THE ROM FUNCTIONS PROPERLY:
I AM RECOMMENDING TO REMOVE THESE APPS CUZ USERS CAN EASILY DOWNLOAD THEM FROM GOOGLE PLAY AS PER THEIR NEED.
ChatON.apk
Email.apk
Maps.apk
PlusOne.apk
PolarisViewer.apk/QuickOffice app
Swype.apk
APPS THAT YOU SHOULD NOT DELETE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT OF MUCH IMPORTANCE:
Gmail.apk
Talk.apk
Phonesky.apk[Google Play App]
Calender.apk
CHANGING THE BOOT ANIMATION & SOUND OF YOUR ROM:
SEARCH AROUND XDA FOR BOOT ANIMATION FILES OF YOUR MOBILE'S SCREEN SIZE.
IT MUST BE NAMED bootanimation.zip, IF NOT THEN MANUALLY RENAME IT.
FOR BOOT SOUND TAKE ANY SMALL TUNE YOU LIKE & CONVERT IT TO .ogg FORMAT.
NOW RENAME YOUR TUNE.ogg TO poweron.ogg[PLZ NOTE YOU MAY NEED TO RENAME IT TO PowerOn.ogg, BUT FIRST TRY THE ALL SMALL LETTERS.]
NOW DOWNLOAD bin.zip FROM ATTACHMENT N EXTRACT IT ANYWHERE YOU LIKE.
NOW OPEN THE EXTRACTED FOLDERS N COPY THE TWO FILES IN IT N PASTE TO THE bin FOLDER IN YOUR ROM[/system/bin].
COPY PASTE YOUR CONVERTED N RENAMED poweron.ogg TO THE ETC FOLDER IN YOUR ROM[/system/etc].
COPY PASTE bootanimation.zip TO THE media FOLDER IN YOUR ROM[/system/media].
NOW FLASH YOUR ROM WITH NEW BOOT ANIMATION & SOUND
Rom editing- ui + features
ROM EDITING- UI + FEATURES​
THIS POST WON'T TEACH YOU MUCH BUT WILL LINK YOU TO DIFFERENT GUIDES ACROSS XDA SO THAT U CAN MODIFY UR ROM AS PER YOUR LINKING.
GIVING YOUR ROM A NEW NAME : FOLLOW THIS GUIDE TO ADD EXTRA FIELDS IN SETTINGS MENU TO GIVE YOUR ROM A NEW NAME.
BUILD.PROP TWEAKS TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE : VISIT THESE : 1 || 2 || 3
MOD THE UI OF YOUR ROM : VISIT THESE : ICS STYLE SETTINGS FOR GB ROM || STATUS BAR MODDING GUIDE FOR DUAL SIM MOBILES || STATUS BAR MODDING GUIDE FOR ALL MOBILES
EDITING BUILD.PROP FOR MINOR CHANGES IN ROM INFO :
EDIT THESE IN RED IN COLOR AS PER YOUR ROM :
Code:
ro.build.id=[COLOR=Red]ICICLE AGE[/COLOR]
ro.build.display.id=[COLOR=Red]LUNUX OS™_GT-S5302[/COLOR]
ro.build.version.release=[COLOR=Red]2.3.7[PRE ICS][/COLOR]
THE SECOND LINE WILL CHANGE THE NAME OF YOUR ROM TO WHATEVER YOU RIGHT THERE.
THE THIRD ONE CHANGES THE ANDROID VERSION YOU HAVE IN YOUR ROM.
CREDITS : TO EVERYONE WHOSE GUIDES HAVE BEEN LINKED THERE.
R8
R8
R9
R9
R10
R11
R12
so many reserved posts
can't wait for the full guide
Re: [WIP][TUTORIAL][GUIDE] A COMPLETE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR NEWBIES BY SArnab
CrayzyBoy said:
so many reserved posts
can't wait for the full guide
Click to expand...
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All are not gonna be used now.
Kept for future updates...
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SAMSUNG GALAXY GT-S5302 GENERAL DISCUSSION THREAD.
**************************
Visit the Official Lunux Os Website.
Click here
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tutorial/guide updated.
10-03-2013.
Re: [GUIDE][WIN/LINUX] A COMPLETE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR NEWBIES-SArnab©®[UPDA
If any one want any specific guide to come up here in tis to b great tuturial then feel free to post here with your request.
Note: Post here. Do not PM me...
Anyone want his/her guide up here then thats all welcomed.
Sent from my GT-S5302 using Tapatalk 2
DO NOT FORGET TO PRESS THANXXX IF MY POST HELPED YOU.
Greta Stuff!
this is brilliant and has helped me alot i am almost ready to release my rom WOOP WOOP!
Thanks (an yes i clicked the thnx button lol):cyclops:
Re: [GUIDE][WIN/LINUX] A COMPLETE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR NEWBIES-SArnab©®[UPDA
Inside 4ndroid said:
this is brilliant and has helped me alot i am almost ready to release my rom WOOP WOOP!
Thanks (an yes i clicked the thnx button lol):cyclops:
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Am happy that my tutorial helped u.
Will update it sooon...
Jus to infrm u ur thanxxx dsnt shows up...
Hope u thank me again.
Don't be lazy.
Lift your hand n press the Thanxxx Button.=)
Guys updated the build environment setup post #2...
How to install java in linux added.
Don't forget to press thanxxx. =)=)

{How To} Extract System.new.dat – Lollipop DAT files

Today , I share how to extract System.new.dat file or derive system dump of Android devices. Even if you need a particular file app for your device, you can unpack it yourself if you have the firmware file. I tested this method on a System.new.dat file from a Nexus 5 factory image package.
Steps
1. Extract SystemExtractor_v1.2.zip given in Attachment .
2.Copy Sytem.transfer.list and System.new.dat to folder place_for_system.new.dat_system.transfer.list_here.
3.Double click Extraktor_EN.cmd and type option: 1 (Unpacking system.new.dat).
4.Wait till the system dump files are extracted to your desired folder.
5.Now open the folder extract_file_here where files have been extracted. You’ll have your system dump files there.
Plz Hit Thanks if this Helped You !! :good:
Credits :
@xprit
@Alexey71
@BrateloSlava
@Anmol9808 please include proper credits, thank you.
xpirt said:
@Anmol9808 please include proper credits, thank you.
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Credits Included @xprit
Hehe
Anmol9808 said:
Today , I share how to extract System.new.dat file or derive system dump of Android devices. Even if you need a particular file app for your device, you can unpack it yourself if you have the firmware file. I tested this method on a System.new.dat file from a Nexus 5 factory image package.
Steps
1. Extract SystemExtractor_v1.2.zip given in Attachment .
2.Copy Sytem.transfer.list and System.new.dat to folder place_for_system.new.dat_system.transfer.list_here.
3.Double click Extraktor_EN.cmd and type option: 1 (Unpacking system.new.dat).
4.Wait till the system dump files are extracted to your desired folder.
5.Now open the folder extract_file_here where files have been extracted. You’ll have your system dump files there.
Plz Hit Thanks if this Helped You !! :good:
Credits :
@xprit
@Alexey71
@BrateloSlava
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Dear Anmol,
i tried this above process but i got some error 0
and didnt extract files in folder that you mention...
plz help me that how to extract these file...
iam using windows 8.1
waiting for your reply...
Thanks in advance...
-Ejaz...
ejaz.msgs said:
Dear Anmol,
i tried this above process but i got some error 0
and didnt extract files in folder that you mention...
plz help me that how to extract these file...
iam using windows 8.1
waiting for your reply...
Thanks in advance...
-Ejaz...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could U plz Post a Screenshot to be More Specific or You can report me in pm @ Ezaj
Anmol9808 said:
Could U plz Post a Screenshot to be More Specific or You can report me in pm @ Ezaj
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
check this screen shot...
plz reply me...
i want to extract system.new.dat at any cost....
thanks for quick responce...
-Ejaz..
ejaz.msgs said:
check this screen shot...
plz reply me...
i want to extract system.new.dat at any cost....
thanks for quick responce...
-Ejaz..
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Anmol9808 said:
Could U plz Post a Screenshot to be More Specific or You can report me in pm @ Ezaj
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no need.. i've wrote on my thread about it.
Thank u bro. I was looking for this but i not found... I'll need to give credits for u? (I'm porting an ROM)
MatheusAlves said:
Thank u bro. I was looking for this but i not found... I'll need to give credits for u? (I'm porting an ROM)
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Yup you need to Give Proper Credits !! @MatheusAlves
Nice work ´
But after we extract and modify what we want, how to convert again in System.new.dat???
Because if we cant convert it again we can´t use it, am i correct??? trhanks
Thank you so much for this. Was looking to pull a couple of specific apk's from one CM12 version to copy to another. This perfectly suited my needs. Nice and easy :good: :highfive:
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Thank you so much for this. Was looking to pull a couple of specific apk's from one CM12 version to copy to another. This perfectly suited my needs. Nice and easy :good: :highfive:
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Then how do you pack again?? thanks
SystemExtract support 5.1
noskojv said:
SystemExtract support 5.1
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tested with htc ota, but don't work: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934556684
Code:
############################################################################
# Special thanks: #
# "Alexey71" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4896512 #
# "BrateloSlava" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4842205 #
# "xpirt" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5132229 #
############################################################################
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ Before working, copy "system.transfer.list" and "system.new.dat" +
+ a folder place_for_system.new.dat_system.transfer.list_here +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Select a task:
==============
1) Unpacking "system.new.dat".
2) Exit.
Type option:1
Please wait, start conversion in "system.new.img"...
[B][COLOR="Red"]No valid command: bsdiff[/COLOR][/B]
Please wait, unpacks "system.new.img"...
ImgExtractor version 1.3.6 <Created by And_PDA (Based on sources ext4_unpacker)>
Extractor for images in EXT2\EXT3\EXT4\YAFFS2\CRAMFS filesystem formats
support SPARSE\SIN\MOTO structure formats
File extract_file_here\system.new.img not found...
D:\Handy\HTC_One_M9\OTA\SystemExtractor\extract_file_here\system.new.img konnte
nicht gefunden werden
Done. Go to the folder "extract_file_here"
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
starbase64 said:
tested with htc ota, but don't work: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934556684
Code:
############################################################################
# Special thanks: #
# "Alexey71" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4896512 #
# "BrateloSlava" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4842205 #
# "xpirt" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5132229 #
############################################################################
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ Before working, copy "system.transfer.list" and "system.new.dat" +
+ a folder place_for_system.new.dat_system.transfer.list_here +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Select a task:
==============
1) Unpacking "system.new.dat".
2) Exit.
Type option:1
Please wait, start conversion in "system.new.img"...
[B][COLOR="Red"]No valid command: bsdiff[/COLOR][/B]
Please wait, unpacks "system.new.img"...
ImgExtractor version 1.3.6 <Created by And_PDA (Based on sources ext4_unpacker)>
Extractor for images in EXT2\EXT3\EXT4\YAFFS2\CRAMFS filesystem formats
support SPARSE\SIN\MOTO structure formats
File extract_file_here\system.new.img not found...
D:\Handy\HTC_One_M9\OTA\SystemExtractor\extract_file_here\system.new.img konnte
nicht gefunden werden
Done. Go to the folder "extract_file_here"
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
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my sdat2img binary does not work with OTAs for now..
starbase64 said:
tested with htc ota, but don't work: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934556684
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tested with CM 12.1 / 5.1
EliasPaiva said:
Then how do you pack again?? thanks
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Sorry I couldn't tell you. I updated to CM 12.1 but it was missing Apollo and AOSP browser. So I just used this to unpack system.new.dat from the older cm12 zip, grabbed the relevant apks and installed them as system apps on 12.1. Sorry I can't help you
noskojv said:
SystemExtract support 5.1
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is there a script for "Converting = EXT4 (raw image) -> DAT (sparse data)"?. could you upload that (supporting 5.1.x) too?
or the latest releases of all 3 exe files at the above link would be nice. 'mega' site seems blocked here. thanks.
noskojv said:
SystemExtract support 5.1
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worked like a charm...

RMXtools v1.8 Fix initrd.img-RW 3.0.207 [Deodex Remix OS 6.1] [Root 32bit/64] & more

RMXtools v1.8 Fix initrd.img-RW 3.0.207 [Deodex Remix OS 6.1] [Root 32bit/64] & more
I made application RMXtools to deal with system/data.img
Requires
Net-Framework 4.5
Windows 7 x64/x86 and later
Features
Root Remix OS using windows
Unpack/repack system.sfs
Create new data.img
Expand system/data.img
Format /ext2/ext3/ext4
Scan/fix/clean img
Verify system files
Deodex Remix OS
Extract/Rebuild system.img
Root: instruction
1- Extract system.img
2- Press root button point for extracted img "system_"
3- Repack system.img
4- done:good:
Root for Beta release
Due to new option set system.img Read-Only in initrd.img the Root will fail
so to Root Remix OS beta release use RMXtools to root then replace initrd.img with the one that I provided below
RMXtools Still standing
RMXtools v1.6 // I decided to keep "RMXtools" free of license unbounded by donation
Change log
Added: enable "GMS" Google play services :good: cache/dalvik in data.img must be clear
Added: Progress Bar feedback for create/expand data/system.img and extract-img/unpack-sfs
Added: you can enter system/data.img size manually for create/expand
Added: you can enter the size for rebuild a new system.img
Added: choose where to save system/data.img
Added: Cancel operation
Added: notification when create/expand larger than 4GB on FAT32 partition
After enable Google play services we can install Google Applications directly by download and run GApps.exe
point for "path to"system_" then hit Extract button then replace all.
GApps date 01/04/2016.
RMXtools v1.7
Added: Deodex Remix OS 32/64bit
RMXtools v1.8 Fix
Bug Fix
Deodex Remix OS: Experimental
RMXtools v1.8 Fix
Fix Repack SFS
Mksquashfs Updated for lz4 compression
RMXdeodexer v1.1:
Fixed error space embedded in path
Fixed error deodex app/priv-app when framework already deodexed
Deodex Remix OS: Experimental
Download below
How to root using RMXtool
How to root using RemixRoot (32/64) through linux
Hit Thanks If its useful to you
For 32bit users likes to use system.sfs I modified RemixRoot script and SuperSu files to work with Remix OS 32bit
Guide
Thanks for RemixRoot maker
Please Donate
Donation can help DEV's
If you can't Donate hit Thanks
Recommendation
Please do Not modify or move or delete anything inside folders "rfiles" and "rfiles32" in RMXtools dir because these files contains a "Symbolic link" any changes will cause Root failure
Thanks for mksquashfs cygwin imgextractor remixRoot
Downloads
{Mod edit: Download link removed on request of OP - Regards Oswald Boelcke}
thanks for this, can i just modify the data.img directly from the usb drive? or do i have to copy it first?
dex2grigg said:
thanks for this, can i just modify the data.img directly from the usb drive? or do i have to copy it first?
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yes you can directly
Browse for it first
re download I fixed command execution
thank you
what about 32 bit windows ??
I didn't test it on 32bit please test it
Please press thanks button
Good work. So far there have been no bugs
What exactly does this do to the system/data.img ?
COMPUTIAC said:
What exactly does this do to the system/data.img ?
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unpack/repack system.sfs
create new data.img
expand system/data.img
resize expanded size
format /ext2/ext3/ext4
scan/fix/clean img
verify system files
Hi OP,
If I have a USB drive booting currently at FAT32, how do I use this to reformat and resize?
I have tried the EasyBCD method in another post, and although it works, it means I must install EasyBCD on each computer I use, which I don't want to do so.
A number of people have been asking for directly booting off an NTFS or Ext2/3/4 formatted USB drive with >4Gb data.img.
Do your tools make this possible?
imadlatch said:
unpack/repack system.sfs
create new data.img
expand system/data.img
resize expanded size
format /ext2/ext3/ext4
scan/fix/clean img
verify system files
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Can I use this to pack a system.img as system.sfs?
Patozan said:
Can I use this to pack a system.img as system.sfs?
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yes
joytest said:
Hi OP,
If I have a USB drive booting currently at FAT32, how do I use this to reformat and resize?
I have tried the EasyBCD method in another post, and although it works, it means I must install EasyBCD on each computer I use, which I don't want to do so.
A number of people have been asking for directly booting off an NTFS or Ext2/3/4 formatted USB drive with >4Gb data.img.
Do your tools make this possible?
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if you want to increase data.img on fat32 drive
follow here
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/remix-os-for-pc/qlxtkR7ozgc
imadlatch said:
I made application RMXtools to deal with system/data.img
requires
net-framework 4.5
Windows x64
features
unpack/repack system.sfs
create new data.img
expand system/data.img
resize expanded size
format /ext2/ext3/ext4
scan/fix/clean img
verify system files
RMXtools 1.1
changelog
Added: Extract/Repack system.img
moved: binary files to bin folder
Thanks for @MKSquashfs @cygwin @imgextractor
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Thank you very much for a wonderful and useful program
you welcome
please use thanks button
I installed remix on hdd ntfs partition
can I use this tool to expand/resize data.img??
Yes
I hope you enjoy this update
Next will be for 32bit
I can't use it with system.sfs or I don't know how should I use it to root my remix 2.0.101. Could you help me guys? Thanks a lot!
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gybhg said:
I can't use it with system.sfs or I don't know how should I use it to root my remix 2.0.101. Could you help me guys? Thanks a lot!
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Sorry, I'm lame. My real question is, How can I root my system.sfs on my hdd? Could you write me the steps?
Problem in root
i repacked the system image, and SU icon appeared in the launcher, but when i open it, it says that the root binary isn't installed
i checked the folder System_/apps & System_/xbin
the root files copied successfully

[LINUX][FREE] SuperR's Kitchen (v1.2.1.5 - 01/08/2022)

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything bad that may occur from the use of this kitchen, but I will take all the credit you can give me if it works for you
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Please read the usage instructions in post #3 and the troubleshooting in post #4 below before asking for help. Thanks
Free Changelog
Download/Install
Donate version for Windows/Mac/Linux/WSL:
Dedicated thread found here
Free Kitchen (Linux terminal):
**NOTE: The free kitchen will not work in WSL**​
Download the kitchen.zip from here. Extract to a new directory.
Enter the following commands one by one pressing ENTER after each line where "/location/of/kitchen" is the directory where the kitchen lives:
Code:
cd /location/of/kitchen
./superr
Dependencies:
Java 8 or higher (8 is recommended)
Python (to run the launcher (could be bypassed by running tools/source/superr in the terminal from the main kitchen directory))
Video tutorials by @chevycam94
Credits:
@osm0sis - For Busybox Installer and Android Image Kitchen
@Chainfire - For SuperSU
@JesusFreke - For [Bak]smali
@nkk71 - For creating the TWRP minzip patch
@Captain_Throwback - For providing a pre-compiled update-binary with the minzip patch and squashing bugs
@_riddle - For oat2dex
@iBotPeaches - For Apktool
@AOSP - For zipalign, adb, aapt, img2simg, simg2img, make_ext4fs
@xpirt - for img2sdat
@bcrichster - For extensive testing
XDA:DevDB Information
SuperR's Kitchen, Tool/Utility for the XDA Community Apps
Contributors
SuperR.
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2017-04-27
Last Updated 2020-07-24
Usage:
Run "superr" from it's location in terminal
Create new project using the menu
Copy ROM zip into the superr_NAME directory of this tool (NAME = the name of your new project).
OR
Copy system.ext4.tar and boot.img into the superr_NAME directory of this tool.
OR
Copy system.ext4.win and boot.emmc.win into the superr_NAME directory of this tool.
OR
Copy system.img and boot.img into the superr_NAME directory of this tool.
OR
Copy official Nexus tgz into the superr_NAME directory of this tool.
OR
Copy Samsung firmware zip into the superr_NAME directory of this tool.
OR
Copy Moto firmware zip into the superr_NAME directory of this tool.
OR
Leave superr_NAME directory empty to extract from rooted device or custom recovery
Extract for new ROM from the Main menu.
Enjoy!
Example:
In your terminal, type the following where "/home/user/kitchen/" is the directory where the kitchen lives:
Code:
cd /home/user/kitchen/
./superr
NOTE: the above code is 2 separate commands and requires ENTER to be pressed after each command
OR
Double-click the superr file and choose "Run in Terminal" if your OS supports it.
Add your own device support:
Create a new project in the kitchen.
Add your files to the project directory (system.img/boot.img, system.ext4.tar, win, zip, etc.)
Extract for new rom from the menu
When asked how to get your partitions, choose detect by-name from boot.img. If it gives you an error, put a recovery.img in your project directory and choose detect mmc from recovery.img.
Enjoy
Features:
*Extract and create ROM from:
Rooted Device
Custom Recovery
Existing ROM zip
system.img/boot.img (and cache.img on Samsung devices)
system.ext4.tar/boot.img
system.ext4.win/boot.emmc.win (including multi-file *.win000, *.win001, etc)
Moto and other factory firmware zips containing sparsechunk files
cm12 + roms with sparse dat files
Zips that contain system.img and boot.img
Samsung firmware zips that contain tar.md5 file
Official Pixel/Nexus firmware tgz
Official Pixel/Nexus preview tgz
SpreadTrum firmware that includes a pac file
system directory that contains symlinks and boot.img
*Create flashable zips of many varieties including:
Full ROM
Switch between set_perm, set_metadata (KitKat+), raw_img, and sparse_dat (Lollipop+)
Kernel
Recovery
Media
app, priv-app, and framework
*Deodex the following:
Pie ROMs
Oreo ROMs
Nougat ROMs
Marshmallow ROMs
Lollipop ROMs
KitKat and earlier ROMs
*Root features:
Root/unroot
Choose SuperSU or Magisk zip (add other versions to /tools/root/root_zips directory)
Choose system OR systemless root for M+ and Samsung 5.1.1 roms (SuperSU only)
*Boot features:
Unpack/repack boot/recovery img (Big Thanks to @osm0sis for mkbootimg source!!!)
Add/remove su.d support
Add/remove insecure boot
Remove dm-verity
Remove forceencrypt
*By-name auto-detection from:
Device
Existing ROM
boot.img
kernel.elf
**OR**...manually enter it
*mmcblk auto-detection from:
recovery.img
*Kitchen updater:
View the last 3 changelogs when an update is available.
Incremental update for updating the most recent previous version
Option to check for updates when the kitchen starts
*Create system.img
*Device database for mmcblk devices (currently very small, but will grow over time)
*Add devices to the assert
*Add custom asserts
*Zipalign apks
*Debloat ROM
*Custom Debloat list support
*Remove Knox
*Add/remove busybox (Big thanks to @osm0sis for his Busybox Installer)
*Add/remove user app support (/data/app)
*Sign zips
*Translatable with language files
*Donate version additional features:
Cross-platform - Windows, WSL, Macos, Linux
tarfs - Get original permissions, contexts, and capabilities from tar/win backups.
Create system.img with identical permissions, contexts, and capabilities as the original system.img or tar/win backup.
Plugins - Probably the best part! Currently over 20 extra features and growing
Root - Use a custom root zip (not the included Magisk or SuperSU)
Custom directory - can be included in your ROM and flashed to a specified partition
Custom Signature - No Built with SuperR's Kitchen, anywhere, plus add your own
Custom Build Display in About Phone, or leave it as default
AutoROM - Automation for ROM creatiion using a congig file (there's a plugin for that)
Convert updater-script to an update-binary script
No mounting img files. One less thing requiring your password and interrupting extraction.
Upload support.zips and device.zip directly from the kitchen for review
Download language files directly from the kitchen
Restore original boot.img after modifying and repacking
Remove asserts from the updater-script
Configurable compression level for packing zips
Remove all placeholder tags (#ASSERT, #SYM, #PERM, etc.) before packing the ROM
Create ext4 img file from any partition you include in your ROM.
zipalign without building ROM
Fix ext4.img files automatically if block count is higher than actual blocks
Troubleshooting/FAQ:
When asking for help, please provide as much of the following info as possible so I can help as easily as possible. I am a busy person and would prefer not to ask all of these questions every time someone has a problem. Thank you for understanding.
What Kitchen version?
What environment are you running the kitchen in (OS, 32/64-bit, cygwin, Bash on Windows, etc.)?
What device are you working on (make/model)?
What was the source you started from (system.img, system.ext4.tar, rom.zip, etc.)
What Android version?
What perm method (set_perm, set_metadata, sparse_dat, raw_img)?
What did you do after extracting and before building?
Were there errors on the screen if you scroll up in the terminal?
Send a recovery.log after flashing if you have problems flashing the ROM.
Send a link that does not require registration to the files you started with (nandroid, system.img, boot.img, etc)
Use the support option in the Misc Tools menu and attach the support.zip to your post.
Ubuntu4Kitchen
An Ubuntu 16.04 distro with all the things you need to get the kitchen working easily.
Visit the dedicated thread here
Language Files (translations)
English - Default/Included in the kitchen
Download additional language files here
Once the language zip has been downloaded, extract to /kitchen/tools/language and restart the kitchen.
Does this kitchen support Windows CYGWIN?
CYGWIN is not supported and will not work. Try the donate kitchen for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
WSL (Bash on Ubuntu on Windows)
WSL is not supported in the free kitchen and will not work. Try the donate kitchen for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Which perm type should I choose?
Here is a very brief summary of set_perm, set_metadata, sparse_dat, and raw_img.
set_perm : The oldest of the 4. Sets file/directory permissions when flashing a rom. Not recommended for KitKat and above.
set_metadata: Also sets file/directory permissions when flashing a rom, but also adds file contexts. It was introduced with selinux in KitKat. Recommended for KitKat and above.
sparse_dat: The newest of the 4, and only works on Lollipop +. The permissions, symlinks, and file contexts are all added inside a sparse image. A sparse image is an image with a more efficient space usage. Only for Lollipop and above. The free kitchen uses AOSP permissions/capabilities when building system.img. If your device requires different permissions, this method will not work for you in the free kitchen.
raw_img: This is literally raw images that are flashed to your device. The permissions, symlinks, and file contexts are all added inside the raw image. Works for all Android versions. The free kitchen uses AOSP permissions/capabilities when building system.img. If your device requires different permissions, this method will not work for you in the free kitchen.
Flashing error:
This package is for "xxxxx" devices; this is a "yyyyy"
The problem is the asserts and it is easy to fix. In the kitchen menu, go to ROM Tools > Asserts > Add/Remove device asserts. At the bottom it will say "xxxxx". Edit the line to say "xxxxx,yyyyy" and press enter. Build your rom again and flash.
Why is my ROM zip so small?
blkdiscard failed: Invalid argument
These are generally due to the partition size detection method. You need the correct partition size for ALL partitions you are creating sparse dat and raw_img images for. The kitchen will ask for each one that is included in your rom when you choose to build the full rom zip. If none of the provided auto-detect methods work, you will need to find the partition size on your own and enter it manually in the kitchen.
Root problems?
You can replace the SuperSU.zip and Magisk.zip in the kitchen with any flashable SuperSU/Magisk version you want. It is located in kitchen/tools/root/root_zips. Delete the one that is there (if it exists) and add yours. Then, unroot, re-root and your replacement will be used.
Auto check for updates when kitchen starts
To enable the auto update check, go to "Check for updates" in the main menu. After it checks, you will be asked if you want to enable it.
I added root and busybox but there is no su or busybox in my project. Why?
The kitchen does not add Busybox or SuperSU/Magisk files to the project. Instead it adds flashable zips inside the rom.zip. There are many variables to deal with (Android version, device architecture, manufacturer, system/systemless, etc.). Flashing the zips with the rom accounts for all of these variables and there is no reason to re-invent the wheel.
Debloat and custom debloat
There are 2 options in the debloat menu (besides knox which is self explanatory):
1) Debloat ROM
This option removes all files included in the kitchens standard bloat list file - /kitchen/tools/root/bloat
2) Custom Debloat
This option removes all files included in the bloat_custom file - /kitchen/tools/root/bloat_custom OR kitchen/superr_project/00_project_files/bloat_custom
This file is empty by default and is there for you to add whatever you want to remove. You can either add everything you want to remove and use only option 2, or you can add new files here and use option 1 and 2.
I suggest you take a look at /kitchen/tools/root/bloat to see the format of the listed bloat files. Use the same format for the bloat_custom file.
When you use either option, the files are not deleted. Instead they are moved to the 00_project_files directory in case you want to restore them later.
Deodexing
Deodexing Samsung roms may or may not work. If your rom does not boot after deodexing, try it without. If it works and you must deodex your rom, try a different tool. I hear svadev deodex tool works well for Samsung roms.
boot.img errors
If the kitchen gives you errors about unpacking boot.img, there is a good chance I will not be able to help. I suggest you figure out how to unpack it using Linux commands/binaries and let me know how you did it. You may also find a tutorial about how to unpack your boot.img. If so, please send a link. It does not help me to know another tool works. I need the commands/binaries used in order to update the kitchen.
Feel free to upload your boot.img AND the build.prop from the same rom so I can check to see if I can fix it. I will ignore you if you don't upload both mentioned files
I do not answer support questions through PM. There are no exceptions. Post in the thread if you want help so others can give suggestions and learn from your solution
I will not answer questions if it is clear that you have not read the OP, the info posts after the OP, and searched the thread for answers. I do not have time to answer the same questions over and over. Many questions are already answered in this thread and if you want help, I expect you to try and solve it on your own before posting. If your question has not been answered in the thread, I am happy to assist in any way possible.
If I ask you to upload files, they need to be uploaded on a server that does not require registration for full speed downloads, or registration for downloads at all. Drive, Dropbox, AFH, and Mega are examples of acceptable servers. There are many other good ones, but I hope you get the point.
Thanks for understanding
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Looks promissing, gonna try it asap :good:
I suppose it to work for many devices but are there any already tested for?
Looks great mate. Can't wait to give it a go
Its been an honor, testing this out! This deserves to be stickied!!
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Androidwizzard said:
Looks promissing, gonna try it asap :good:
I suppose it to work for many devices but are there any already tested for?
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Zte Concord 2
Zte Warp4G
Moto E 2015
LG Exceed 2
LG Realm
Still waiting on results from:
MediaTEK VKworld (VS6050S)
SuperR. said:
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything bad that may occur from the use of this tool, but I will take all the credit you can give me if it works for you
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Nice and finally something for Linux. To bad I'm out of town can't wait to test this...
Nice work
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bcrichster said:
Its been an honor, testing this out! This deserves to be stickied!!
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Zte Concord 2
Zte Warp4G
Moto E 2015
LG Exceed 2
LG Realm
Still waiting on results from:
MediaTEK VKworld (VS6050S)
SuperR. said:
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything bad that may occur from the use of this tool, but I will take all the credit you can give me if it works for you
Sent from my N9510 using Tapatalk
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Think it needs to be in xda portal as well
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I'll give it a shot on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - if there aren't any objections against @SuperR.
Is portal different than Chef Central?
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bcrichster said:
Is portal different than Chef Central?
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Xda portal is video review and goes on xda Facebook as well
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Androidwizzard said:
I'll give it a shot on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - if there aren't any objections against @SuperR.
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Right on, should have Knox removal as well. By all means, plz report back
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Good! I can test with a mtk6582 device with lollipop stock rom... sounds great!! SUPPORT!
Regarding MTK devices, I have never owned one so I am totally unfamiliar with special requirements they may need. I will add support for everything I can as issues come up
SuperR. said:
Regarding MTK devices, I have never owned one so I am totally unfamiliar with special requirements they may need. I will add support for everything I can as issues come up
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I think you need to add mkbootimg ( https://github.com/osm0sis/mkbootimg ) for work with mtk based boot.img and maybe edit the img extraction of stock imgs.... I dont't now bro, you're the chef hahaha
Regards and support
duniel said:
I think you need to add mkbootimg ( https://github.com/osm0sis/mkbootimg ) for work with mtk based boot.img and maybe edit the img extraction of stock imgs.... I dont't now bro, you're the chef hahaha
Regards and support
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This kitchen already uses Android Image Kitchen by osm0sis, which includes his mkbootimg. Maybe it will already work for MTK. Let me know if you encounter problems.
SuperR. said:
This kitchen already uses Android Image Kitchen by osm0sis, which includes his mkbootimg. Maybe it will already work for MTK. Let me know if you encounter problems.
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Yes, It should work.
When I try with my device I'll tell you the results
Regards

Amazfit PACE 2.8.3.0 Source Deoxed System Folder

HI all, I want to share a deodex system folder from my Pace and how to do that
DOWNLLOAD DEODEX SYSTEM FOLDER <- Open any apk in it with "jadx-gui-0.8.0"
How to extrack source from apk (I used win10):
1: Push wanted folder/file from watch (i extract all system folder with AS)
2: Download JoelDroid Lollipop Batch Deodexer V 2.5 (WARNING I try with other deodex program and not work correctly!!"https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/script-app-joeldroid-
lollipop-batch-t2980857"
3: Go into folder to work and rename all the "mips" folder to "arm" (I use "Flexible Renamer" to rename all folder in one click)
4: Open JoelDroid Lollipop Batch Deodexer V 2.5 click "browser" and select the folder to work, than click "start process" and wait a log as a lot how lot apk need to be process
PS final work are into the oringin folder and replace the compiled version
5: Use "jadx-gui-0.8.0" to open an apk and you can save or directly explore with it
This is the deodexer I use on Win10 which supports MIPS and no need to rename any file or folder: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71959392&postcount=813
Saratoga79 said:
This is the deodexer I use on Win10 which supports MIPS and no need to rename any file or folder: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71959392&postcount=813
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Thanks for share :good:

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