[TUT] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips/unlock times before remove tips

[TUT] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips/unlock times before remove tips - Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro

Hi everyone, I'm here to teach you guys on how to change the text "Swipe up or down to unlock" on Xperia Z lock screen. Since I saw some request on it.
Preparation:
*Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36085941 (at B section, only the toolkit) (from now on will call toolkit)
*Notepad++ http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ (under download tab)
*Java Development Kit http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html (choose the one compatible with your os) (install it before you open toolkit)
*Latest apktool (both apktool and and it's dependencies) http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list (use dependencies for windows if you are on windows)
*7zip File Manager http://www.7-zip.org/
{ above all software are essentials for one to mod any apk files and frameworks. }
*UxpNxtLockScreen.apk (extract from ROM either from phone memory using root file explorer or from flashable ROM zip (at system/app)
*A thinking Brain
**Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 http://d-h.st/Pkb (this is the version that I'm using to mod apk and framework (it mean it is working, for me), use it if your toolkit is not working, only for windows os only) (I have no idea am I allowed to share this tool or not, since i didn't get permission from Themike10452 yet, request sent but no reply at all at the moment, I will put this down if Themike10452 request so)
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Instructions/Guide:
§ 1st, extract Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 and put it aside on any where of your comp (preferable desktop).
§ 2nd, extract apktool files with 7 zip. Yes, open the bz2 files you had download just now, you will see a tar file within, open it again, then you will see a folder, for apktool, you will see a file jar file ; for dependencies, you will see 2 files exe and bat each, copy them and replace the same file in toolkit folder (inside the "other" folder", just override the old files).
§ place UxpNxtLockScreen.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" within toolkit folder.
§ run "Apk-Multi-Tool.bat" as admin. Press any keys to continue after the "Multi Tool Screen" appear. It will lead you to a screen with multiple options shown with numbers in front of them.
§ check: at top right corner, "Current-App" should follow with "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk"(if no, please recheck whether if the file you put is in correct place or not and you shouldn't have more than 1 apk in that folder to start modding or theming), then press "9" and enter to decompile apk. Once it's done, minimize the toolkit, you will use it later, now go to root folder of toolkit, within projects folder you will see a folder named "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk".
(from 1st instruction until here is the general decompiling apk process, it should works on all apks unless the apk have extraordinary resources that can't be decoded by apktool by other toolkit, maybe? and the following instructions will be called "modding" *yes, you are now starting to mod a/an apk file now )
§ navigate to /projects/UxpNxtLockScreen.apk/res/values/ and you will see 11 xml files. Open strings.xml with Notepad++.
§ find the line with this name "lockscreen_unlock_hint", use Ctrl + F if you can't find them.
eg:<string name="lockscreen_unlock_hint">Swipe up or down to unlock</string>
§ change the sentence after " > " and before " </string> " with the sentence you desire and save the file (Ctrl + S)
§ Back to Apk Multi Tool, press " 21 " > enter > " 0 " > enter. ( This is to set compression level to 0. I'm not sure if it works with Compression level at 9) then " 11 " and enter to recompile the apk. A while later. screen will pause and show a message end with < y / n >:
2 options here:
# To be safe, press " y " and enter then wait for it to extract source from original apk, navigate to keep folder, delete a file named "resources.arsc" and back to apk multi tool and press any buttons to continues. (this is to keep the original sources at new modified apk to reduce error and maintain its compatibilities to the ROM.)
# Another is " n ", just press n and enter, and done. (i wont give 100% working in this way, do it on your own risk)
§ You will then get a file named "System_UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", move or copy it into your SD, rename to "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", and replace it with correct permission ( R W - R - - R - - ).
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# To change the number of times unlock to remove the unlock tips (unlock untill a certain times to remove the unlock tips), navigate to /projects/UxpNxtLockScreen.apk/res/values/ and open intergers.xml with note++, and find the following lines "unlocks_before_hint_removal"
eg: <integer name="unlocks_before_hint_removal">100</integer>
change the number value to number of times you desire and save the file, then recompile the apk.
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Extra
You may use the apktool provided by stanlin salu from his tutorial of decompile/recompile apk. About decompile and recompile apk, follow his tutorial, just edit those files according to my instructions/guide. This thread is actually only providing the information about which file and which line to be edited to change the unlock tips and unlock times before remove tips.
{stanlin salu's apk decompile and recompile tutorial and apktool download------------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011337
CAUTION!
§ Please check both of your apk file by opening them with 7 zip file manager, compare both apk for their content(should be total of 3 files and 2 folders), all the files and folders within should have the same size except "resource.arsc" *unless you modified some other pictures, then check the number of files contained in the folder, the number of files must be the same. If "META-INF" is different, please copy the folder from original apk to modded apk and override them. None of those files (classes.dex, AndroidManifest.xml, META-INF...) can be 0kb (I think only odexed framework will get 0kb, deodexed framework will not get 0kb)
§ If you replaced any picture in drawable folders, please make sure that the picture have same file name with the original picture. And during recompile process, please delete the same picture file of the same name that you modified at keep folder if you choose < y > at the pause.
Miscellaneous:
§ If you seriously having problem to recompile or modding, you may upload UxpNxtLockScreen.apk or yours to me for modding and I will upload to you once I get it done.
§ Please give me some time to mod for you since I'm just a Pre-University Student who studied 12 hours a day and also spending my time with my family and friends as well. I'm doing all these as a part of my interest and my own free will. :angel:
Credits:
Themike10452 for the apk multi tool and his great tutorial there.
stanlin salu for his apk decompile and recompile tutorial (even though i didn't learnt to decompile apk from his tutorial, but something extra from his tutorial)
*I will take no responsibilities if your phone is bricked because of using any mod from this thread. Everything is done on your own risk. So please don't point your finger at me if anything goes wrong, or I will LMAO. You should have know the forum's rules, you are the one who chose to use this mod at your own decision, I do not use a gun point at you to use it
Please click the "Thanks" button if this mod helped you and of course those who are in credits for their effort

I´ll try and try but don´t works for me, I follow the steps. maybe i´ts a pc or sofware problem.

Re: [TUT] How to change "swipe up or down to unlock" for Xperia Z lockscreen
I think this should go in Theming section maybe if I'm not mistaken
But still nice work
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium

Ghostfreak NB said:
I think this should go in Theming section maybe if I'm not mistaken
But still nice work
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
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sorry about that, maybe i should request moderator to move this thread later

Re: [TUT] How to change "swipe up or down to unlock" for Xperia Z lockscreen
jordiluna said:
I´ll try and try but don´t works for me, I follow the steps. maybe i´ts a pc or sofware problem.
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What kind of problem is it? Can you give more detailed info for me to sort it out? Best with screen shot of the toolkit.
Sent from my MT15i using xda app-developers app

Re: [TUT] How to change "swipe up or down to unlock" for Xperia Z lockscreen
xange said:
Hi everyone, I'm here to teach you guys on how to change the text "Swipe up or down to unlock" on Xperia Z lock screen. Since I saw some request on it.
Preparation:
*Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36085941 (at B section, only the toolkit) (from now on will call toolkit)
*Notepad++ http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ (under download tab)
*Java Development Kit http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html (choose the one compatible with your os) (install it before you open toolkit)
*Latest apktool (both apktool and and it's dependencies) http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list (use dependencies for windows if you are on windows)
*7zip File Manager http://www.7-zip.org/
{ above all software are essentials for one to mod any apk files and frameworks. }
*UxpNxtLockScreen.apk (extract from ROM either from phone memory using root file explorer or from flashable ROM zip (at system/app)
*A thinking Brain
§ 1st, extract Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 and put it aside on anyway of your comp (preferable desktop).
§ 2nd, extract apktool files with 7 zip. Yes, open the bz2 files you had download just now, you will see a tar file within, open it again, then you will see a folder, for apktool, you will see a file jar file ; for dependencies, you will see 2 files exe and bat each, copy them and replace the same file in toolkit folder (inside the "other" folder", just override the old files).
§ place UxpNxtLockScreen.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" within toolkit folder.
§ run "Apk-Multi-Tool.bat" as admin. Press any keys to continue after the "Multi Tool Screen" appear. It will lead you to a screen with multiple options shown with numbers in front of them.
§ press "9" and enter to decompile apk. Once its done, go to root folder of toolkit, within projects folder you will see a folder named "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk". and minimize the window, you will use it later.
§ navigate to /projects/UxpNxtLockScreen.apk/res/values/ and you will see 11 xml files. Open strings.xml with Notepad++.
§ find the line with this name "lockscreen_unlock_hint", use Ctrl + F if you can't find them.
eg:<string name="lockscreen_unlock_hint">Swipe up or down to unlock</string>
§ change the sentence after " > " and before " </string> " with the sentence you desire and save the file (Ctrl + S)
§ Back to Apk Multi Tool, press " 21 " > enter > " 0 " > enter. ( This is to set compression level to 0. I'm not sure if it works with Compression level at 9) then " 11 " and enter to recompile the apk. A while later. screen will pause and show a message end with < y / n >:
2 options here:
# To be safe, press " y " and enter then wait for it to extract source from original apk, navigate to keep folder, delete a file named "resources.arsc" and back to apk multi tool and press any buttons to continues. (this is to keep the original sources at new modified apk to reduce error and maintain its compatibilities to the ROM.)
# Another is " n ", just press n and enter, and done. (i wont give 100% working in this way, do it on your own risk)
§ You will then get a file named "System_UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", move or copy it into your SD, rename to "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", and replace it with correct permission ( R W - R - - R - - ).
Credits:
Themike10452 for the apk multi tool and his great tutorial there.
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Nice explanation for new learners...
I knew this but I thanked you because there was no post like this when I started theming.....
Cheers
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jordiluna said:
I´ll try and try but don´t works for me, I follow the steps. maybe i´ts a pc or sofware problem.
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U should tell at which step u were struck whether it compiled and decompiled without errors

Sorry for the delay, I always compiled with errors, with this programe and with other versions of apktool. So I say it is software problem, something missing in my computer, I never could decompiled and compiled any apk.Whit this tutorial and others. This tutorial is great, and no doubt it will work.:good:

jordiluna said:
Sorry for the delay, I always compiled with errors, with this programe and with other versions of apktool. So I say it is software problem, something missing in my computer, I never could decompiled and compiled any apk.Whit this tutorial and others. This tutorial is great, and no doubt it will work.:good:
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did you install the Java and restart your comp? the apktool require Java Development Environment(JDE) to run it. JDE download is on 1st post. and you must choose the correct version, for instance like me, i'm using windows 7 ultimate x64, so i installed windows x64 bits version. since you said u tried different version of apktool and its not working, you must have either java problem, or you did not running it as administrator.

Re: (Moderator plz move this to theme section) [TUT] Xperia Z change unlock screen ti
I download the java file, and restart, but run as administrator......., I'll try
send from my mind, without phone.

Re: [Tutorial] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips
jordiluna said:
I download the java file, and restart, but run as administrator......., I'll try
send from my mind, without phone.
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Try it friend and tell here...
If it still does nor work for u I will upload my apktool which I think will work 100%

I´ll try, ..... this is the apk, some png´s are modified by me. But something´s strange, classes.dex 0 kb, androidmanifest 0kb.In meta inf all three files 0 kb View attachment System_UxpNxtLockScreen2neon.apk
Is this normal?
And a lot of thanks for your time...:good:

jordiluna said:
I´ll try, ..... this is the apk, some png´s are modified by me. But something´s strange, classes.dex 0 kb, androidmanifest 0kb.In meta inf all three files 0 kb View attachment 1760764
Is this normal?
And a lot of thanks for your time...:good:
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it souldn't be 0kb.... that dex file is what dalvik cache used to store. i upload mine apktool, you try and see if is it still the same or not......, you are running which os by the way?
would you mind to send me your original file as well?

Re: [Tutorial] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips
I'm on windows vista. I'll send the original file this afternoon. Thanks
send from my mind, without phone.

Re: [Tutorial] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips
jordiluna said:
I'm on windows vista. I'll send the original file this afternoon. Thanks
send from my mind, without phone.
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I have a exam tomorrow after that I will surely solve it problem and by that time u will upload the original file
And till then just tell are u installing framework via apktool as uxpnxt is a framework dependent files

The original file......View attachment UxpNxtLockScreen4elements.apk

salsreloded said:
I have a exam tomorrow after that I will surely solve it problem and by that time u will upload the original file
And till then just tell are u installing framework via apktool as uxpnxt is a framework dependent files
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I already uploaded a working version that i'm using......
jordiluna, you try it see if it works or not. and, after recompile, please recompare the modded apk and original apk, the 3 files must have same file size, choose < y > during recompile, just delete the resources.arsc only. leave other untouched files and pictures there to be rewrite to the new modded apk.

I downloaded apktool and I put the original file and.......recompile without errors!!! all files are well. but :crying: The word that I edit in strings, I put just UNLOCK, don´t shows in the lockscreen. I redownloaded notepad too, and nothing.:silly::silly::silly:
Please mod this file for me. I just only need this word- UNLOCK. And thanks for your time, a lot of thanks.
View attachment UxpNxtLockScreen.apk

Re: [Tutorial] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips
jordiluna said:
I downloaded apktool and I put the original file and.......recompile without errors!!! all files are well. but :crying: The word that I edit in strings, I put just UNLOCK, don´t shows in the lockscreen. I redownloaded notepad too, and nothing.:silly::silly::silly:
Please mod this file for me. I just only need this word- UNLOCK. And thanks for your time, a lot of thanks.
View attachment 1765456
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Apk is downloaded to my phone now, I will mod it and post to you once I done it tomorrow afternoon (+8 here) after I back from school.
Sent from my MT15i using xda app-developers app

Take your time, don´t hurry. And thanks.

jordiluna said:
Take your time, don´t hurry. And thanks.
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Well, I gave you 2 versions. one is tips with "Unlock" as you requested, another one is "jordiluna @ XDA-Developers".
just rename anyone of those to UxpNxtLockScreen.apk and replace the old one with correct permission ( R W - R - - R - - ). correct permission 1st before replace. and reboot. hope you will like it

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XperienceD said:
This is why I love Virtuous Ten, as you can install multiple resources.
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jacknb1ack said:
wow, i didnt know there is tools like that
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After reading jacknb1ack's comment I felt compelled to re-write this whole thread to accommodate for the various PC Programs that you use to do all of your apk modding which can and do make things a hell of a lot quicker. I've wrote this as something I would have liked to have come across when I first joined because I know there is a lot to take in, and hearing you need to decompile, edit this or that xml, recompile, sign etc etc etc can be off putting for some especially if you struggle to get a program or apktool setup to begin with.
Knowing how to use command prompts will be beneficial in the long run so I've wrote a detailed guide below which covers it from start to finish along with how to Sign and Zipalign your apks, pulling them from the computer and so on. I've also covered some Theming basics with links to everything you're ever going to need, which will be extra handy if you're just getting started.
Minimum Requirements:
A Rooted Phone.
Java SE Runtime Environment
Java SE Development Kit
Any of the apk modifying methods below.
7-Zip or WinRar
Theming Requirements:
Notepad++
Photoshop, GIMP or any other image editing software.
Patience. :silly:
To avoid any java not found issues you need to set up the PATH for it in Environment Variables, you can find a short Guide on how to HERE. This is how mine looks...
Code:
[B]C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin;[/B]
I would advise that you also install the Android SDK but if you don't want to you can download this APK_Mod.zip that you can extract to a folder and place it anywhere you want on your Computer (I recommend C:\APK_Mod) and run any adb, apktool, zipalign or signing command prompts from it. You can find a more detailed guide for this method below.
But first off all here are some of the most common Programs that you can use to modify and theme your apks, and I'll start with one of the best...
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS)
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS) is the ultimate solution for the modification of android applications.
This program allows you to manage entire Android projects within an easy to use and familiar environment.
The intended group of users covers anyone from a themer over ROM devs up to the smali gods known for their awesome mods of existing apks.
The modifcation of smali code is one of the biggest features in VTS. You can easily decompile, edit and recompile any apk or jar file.
However, the application is not limited to smali files. You can edit almost any file found inside an apk or jar.
Virtuous Ten Studio is also the official successor to the highly important M10Tools released last year by the Virtuous Team.
You can easily edit any m10 file from Sense apps in order to resize or change them.
Additionally VTS brings support for un- and repacking of boot images (boot.img), a job that previously required a cygwin installation with the dsixda kitchen.
Since VTS' own implementation is a native windows solution, which means you don't need dsixda or cygwin anymore.
VTS has been designed to run on Windows, has been in development for nearly two years and has gone through many stages of testing.
Today VTS is a highly respected full blown Android IDE (Integrated Develoment Environment) suited for all your reverse engineering tasks.
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- www.virtuous-ten-studio.com
AndroidSuite 2013
AndroidSuite 2013 what it does
Decodes and encodes Dex files
Decodes and encodes APK files (Previously bugged in APKManager)
Gives a console output
Flash boot.img (fastboot)
Flash update.zip (fastboot)
reboot/reboot fastboot mode
Sign unsigned apks
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- (App) Androidsuite 2013 v117 (01/04/2013) Jelly Bean Support!
Tickle My Android 5.4
Tickle My Android, or TMA for short, is a command line tool for Windows that uses apktool to help you pull and decompile files from your Android phone or tablet.
But it can also:
change the battery icon,
change the WiFi icon,
change the signal icon,
change the emoticons,
change the notification toggles,
change the transparency of the statusbar (if the rom allows it),
add Ice-Cream Sandwich-style transitions
zipalign apk files,
sign new apk files,
sign recompiled apk files in the same way as the original,
deodex apk and jar files,
backup personal data and transfer to a brand new device,
resize and change boot animations,
change fonts,
add sounds from other devices,
create backup-generating flashable zip files
..and now comes in Portuguese and French!!
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- [TOOL]Tickle My Android 5.4 - DE/RECOMPILE APPS, CHANGE ICONS...AND MORE!!!!
ApkManager V6.1
1. Based on ApkManager 4.9 by Daneshm90 (Big thanks to him)
2. Updated Apktool V1.5.2 by iBotPeaches & Brut.Alll
3. Updated Aapt v0.2
4. Default compression level set to “0?
5. 512Mo as default allowed heap size
6. 3 ready for use fake frameworks : “other\wanam1.apk”… (for Lidroid framework editing)
7. Add a “Decompile all files” feature (option 25)
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- wanamlite.com
Command Prompt Editing
Basically this is just manually doing what all of the programs above need to do in order to decompile, recompile, sign and zipalign apks so it's worth knowing how to modify apks this way for occasions when the above programs for whatever reason gives you issues.
Use Linux or a Mac?
See the following threads for more information on using apktool on other Operating Systems...
APK Manager for Mac OS X
[Linux][UTILITY][TOOL] APK Multi-Tool
[tutorial] decompiling,recompiling and signing in linux (27-01-2013)
How to install and use Apktool with Ubuntu
Getting APKs To Your PC
You have two options here...
1. Use a file manager on your Phone to copy and paste files to your SD, then connect to your PC and use Windows Explorer to copy and paste to your desired location.
2. ADB. Open a command prompt window in the ADB folder (see below) and type/copy the following command...
Code:
adb pull /system/app/ Original_apps
...which will pull the whole app folder to your computer and create a new folder called Original_apps, which you can then simply copy apps to the main folder ready to be modified (keep the Original_apps folder as a backup). Then do the same for your framework folder...
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/ Original_framework
...want to pull your Phones whole system...
Code:
adb pull /system/ Xperia_Z_System
...you can rename "Xperia_Z_System" to whatever you want.
Further Information: [WINDOWS][TUT]ADB tutorial, setting up ADB, usefull commands, collecting debug info.
This is a zip of the apktool folder I currently use - APK_Mod.zip - which as said above also contains the ADB files needed to pull and push apps from your Phone, or you can check out the following links...
[Tool] ADB Fileexplorer
[TOOL][WINDOWS] Android Apktool
Installing Resources
For apktool to work you need to install the resources needed by your apks for de and recompiling, and those resources are other apks, the first apk regardless of your Phones manufacturer is going to be your framework-res.apk. The second apk you need is dependent on the manufacturer so you need to check your framework folder for another apk such as twframework.apk or SemcGenericUXpres.apk, in some cases it might even be the SystemUI.apk but you would need to check if you have issues with the other two. Put those two apks in the APK_Mod folder to begin with then open a command prompt window. The easiest way for me is holding the shift key then right clicking the mouse and selecting Open command window here, but if you're not able to do that then click your Start button and search for Command Prompt, then open it. You then need to point it to the relevant folder, so type cd then copy and paste the location of the folder (cd C:\APK_Mod) and hit enter.
The install commands are...
Code:
[B]apktool if[/B] framework-res.apk
...and for the second...
Code:
[B]apktool if[/B] SemcGenericUXpres.apk
Decompiling
The command for decompiling is...
Code:
[B]apktool d[/B] framework-res.apk
...and so on for each individual apk you want to modify. A new folder will be created that is named after the apk you are modding, then you can edit xmls, smali files and .9png images. You'll notice that there are a lot more folders when you decompile an apk, that's normal as those folders are from the resources.arsc and where you'll find the xml files you may need to edit to make the changes you want.
Recompiling
When you've done editing it's time to recompile, using the command...
Code:
[B]apktool b[/B] -insert folder name-
...and if you've edited your files correctly then it should compile with no errors and create a folder named dist in the decompiled folder along with a new apk.
Signing
Before using the new apk you will need to sign it, to do this you need to extract (open the apk and simply drag and drop them to the dist folder) from the original apk the resources.arsc (only if you haven't changed anything in the values folder, the AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF folder (if it exists), then copy them into the new apk. In WinRar it will give you the option to choose the compression method, and it's vital that you choose Store as the compression method because if you don't then you WILL BOOT LOOP after restarting your Phone!
NOTE: If you have edited anything in the values folder then extract the resources.arsc from the new apk and copy (drag and drop) it back in the same manner described above.
Alternatively you can use the following command...
Code:
[B]java -jar signapk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8[/B] framework-res.apk.apk framework-resS.apk
...notice the extra "S", the output name has to differ from the input name otherwise it will give an error, if done right it will create a new apk called framework-resS.apk, just remember to rename it back to the original before using it on your Phone.
Signing For The Play Store
If you plan on Publishing a Theme or any other app/apk to the Play Store then using the above method to sign your apks just wont work because you need to give it an individual signature that is unique to you, thankfully @AndroidGraphix has written a great guide that will show you how, it's a bit more fidgety than the above method but simple enough to follow...
AndroidGraphix said:
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- Noobs guide to signing an APK with a Private Key
Zipaligning
DISADVANTAGES OF UNALIGNED APKs
Quite understandably, situation would be reserved for unaligned application packages. Resource reading would be slow and memory usage would be on the higher end of the spectrum. It would also depend on how many unaligned applications are present. For example, if less number of applications with an unaligned home application, you’d see slower application launch times. This is the best case scenario. For a worst case scenario, having a number of unaligned applications will result in the system repeatedly starting and killing processes, struggling with lags and huge battery drain.
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- SOURCE
The command for zipaligning is...
Code:
[B]zipalign -v 4[/B] framework-res.apk ZAframework-res.apk
...notice the "ZA", again that can be anything you want so long as it differs from the original name, I use ZA for an obvious reason, and again don't forget to rename it before using on your Phone.
Getting apks back to your Phone
It's just a reversal of how you got them off your Phone to begin with, use a file explorer and put your apk on your SD Card, then move it to the Phones System folder and change it's permissions to rw-rw-r, then move and replace it with the original. Most apps should continue to work but if you change your framework-res or SystemUI you will most likely need to reboot. Or you can use adb to push and install them. Check the previous link for the commands.
If all the above has worked correctly you should now have your modified apk installed with the changes you've made displayed on your Phone.
Theming & Modifying
This is where the fun begins, once you've got setup to decompile your apks then obviously you're going to want to mod them, so here's a few pointers to clear up what seems like a daunting process to new comers...
To start with you'll probably just want to start with replacing images, so if that's all you want to do for now then here's a quick tip, you DON'T need to decompile or sign your apks!, simply edit and rename your replacment images on you computer, preferably using the same or similar dimensions then drag and drop them back into the right folders in the apk, always using Store as the compression method, but PLEASE NOTE; .9 pngs can be replaced in the same way, but if you want to edit them in Photoshop for example then you need DO need to decompile them.
A few things to note...
Smali code is real Developer territory, it's Matrix code to me , thankfully there's usually a guide to follow so you can simply copy and paste code without having to fully understand how it works, so don't fret about this.
.9pngs are simply png images with a 1 pixel border. You can edit anything within that border but anything on or over will give errors when building. Unless you're creating an image from scratch then you can leave the border as it is, it's that simple! Sure there's a bit more to .9png editing but you can find a few links below that go into more detail about .9s and how they work.
xmls are relatively simple and edited with Notepad++, much simpler to understand than smali and again, there's usually a guide to be found for most mods you may want to make yourself, but if you're feeling brave you can experiment with it when you have a basic understanding of how it works.
Restoring modified files if you mess up is easier and quicker with a CWM.zip, especially if you're modifying any framework apks! Just because an apk might build with no errors doesn't mean it won't give you any when installed to the Phone.
.9png Editing
I hope after reading this explanation you're left wondering what all the fuss is about, as it really is quite simple. I'll use the following two images, btn_default_pressed_holo.9 & status_bar_close_off.9 to illustrate the basic point of the borders...
Decompiled .9pngs:
Recompiled .9pngs:
Those borders control which part of the image is stretched, and we'll use Draw 9-patch which is for editing the borders of decompiled .9pngs and lets you see how the image, when stretched, will be displayed on the Phone. Notice that the borders are different sizes, well that's because I only want/need a certain part of the image to stretch to get the desired look on the Phone.
...in the image below the left side shows the stretched image and desired effect should look on the Phone and the right side shows how it would look if I had edited the borders incorrectly or used none at all...
You can get away by not using a border but you would need to edit your image to specific dimensions to accommodate for the stretching, for example it might look fine for a simple OK button but it might not look right if you used the same .9png for a screen press which stretches the whole length of the screen, so you're better off just using them to begin with, plus you'll more than likely get errors down the line while decompiling or recompiling your apk.
The use of the border is made even more clear when you add text to an image. For my status_bar_close_off.9 I've filled all four sides of the image (except for an empty pixel in all four corners as that is the max amount of border you can use) as I need it to stretch the image just how I've edited it...
...but if I used the same sized left side border as the btn_default_pressed_holo.9 then this is how it would look on the Phone...
...which is obviously not the look I'm trying to achieve, as the left side border is causing the image to stretch incorrectly.
So that's basically it, depending on the image you're editing you can usually leave the borders alone but if you create one from scratch then you might need to play about with them if your images doesn't look quite right when used on the Phone. Here's a few links that will assist you further, especially the batch editing...
How to edit .9.pngs
[TUTO] Create your 9.png !
[UTILITY][TOOL] 9patchPngSuite [Windows&Linux]
How to draw NinePatch images with Photoshop - .9.PNG
[TOOL][Multi-Platform][.9.png][ALL DPIs] Android Resizer Tool
[Tutorial][Commentary] How To Batch Edit .9PNG/PNG Images
Xposed Framework
rovo89 said:
In this thread, I'm presenting a framework which gives you the possibility to modify your ROM - without modifying any APK (developers) or flashing (users)!
...
Advantages:
No need to modify any APKs. This means:
No need to decompile, change things in smali, compile, sign, ...
It will work for odexed and deodexed ROMs.
Your mod is not bound to a specific version of the ROM. Unless there is a major change in the methods called for a certain functionality, your mod will continue to work even when you upgrade your ROM. Hell, it will probably even work with different ROMs.
Multiple mods can be installed at the same time, even if they change the same package. So you can use these battery icons and those quick toggles. Even hooking the same method twice is possible. Of course, this only works properly if the mods are not trying to do incompatible things.
It does its magic at runtime. That means you can implement options to let the user decide if they prefer the bikeshed to be painted in red or blue. Or you can have some extra logic for certain ROMs without building different mod versions.
It can be disabled easily without having to reflash.
It's open source.
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- [FRAMEWORK ONLY!] Xposed - ROM modding without modifying APKs
[Guide] Porting XTheme themes
[Guide] Xposed Framework/TabletUI (Noob-Friendly)
[INDEX][WiP] List of APPs & MODs that use XPOSED Module
[MOD][XPOSED][4.0+] XThemeEngine beta5 - Theme engine for any rooted phone
CyanogenMod Theme Chooser
Annex1 said:
CM10.1-THEME_BOOK
Theme book was created by Annex and Ebs512. I've been asked alot of questions from how to get started? what do I need to get started? to What Graphics program do I use? etc. We made a real simple theme guide to help get you started. This is in Layman Terms.. Nothing fancy.
ONLY THING FANCY IS MY FLASH BOOK
YOU MUST HAVE A FLASH PLAYER INSTALLED TO VIEW THIS!!!
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- [GUIDE] HOW TO THEME CM10.1 - Animated Book
[Tool] [Theme Creator] [CM/Avatar] Theme creator tool
[Tool] nhnt11's XML Generator Revived V2+Extended UPDATED!
[DEV/GUIDE]Creating APKs for use with TMobile Theme engine
[GUIDE] T-mobile theme engine for the faint at heart (non-linux users)
[1/30/2013] Mega 4.2.1 BlackBean Theme Template [XXHDPI/XHDPI/HDPI/TVDPI]
-·=»‡«=·-[JB][CM10] Theme Engine Template Updated To V4 [8-7-12][XHDPI/HDPI]-·=»‡«=·-
See a few post below for more...

thnaks
thank you so much
very hepful guide
looking for dis

Thank you so much,
This should be sticky!
Make a noob, into a senior user.
Sent from my Anzu using xda premium

Flashable Clockwork Mod (CWM) zip
ClockworkMod Recovery zips are used for flashing individual files to whole ROMS and can be a life saver if you push a badly edited apk to your Phone that results in a bootloop. There's also a few programs that can assist you with that too, but if all you're doing is replacing a few files all you really need is a template, then it's just a matter of creating the Phones folder setup in the zip which is simply creating folders: system\app - system\media\audio etc then dragging and dropping your files into it. A basic understanding of the updater script is essential, a ROM.zip will more than likely wipe your Phone whereas a Theme.zip may just replace files but it might delete some also.
See below for a CWM.zip Template but first some helpful links...
ERRORS encountered in CWM Recovery
[Tool]easy flasher v4 (ur own update.zip)
[TUT] [for NOOB] editing updater-script for noobs!
[TUTORIAL] Making Flashable ZIPs, EDIFY Script, ZIP Signing & Key Creation
[Utility-Tool][DEVandThemers]CWMflashpack.zipCreatorV1{TheCollective}w/EdifyScripting
This is my Theme_CMW_Template.zip which is set up so you can add your own files to the framework and apps folders in the main system location, but you can easily add other folders to it if you want to add things like fonts, tones or anything else, just remember to add folders within folders if that's where the files you want to include are such as tones, media\audio\alarms for example.
If you navigate to META-INF\com\google\android you will find the updater-script which controls how the zip works and the text you see when you run it in CWM. As this zip is just for basically over writing files you don't need to edit anything except for a few lines...
...this is how I've edited it for my Ice Green ResMods theme...
...so just edit it using Notepad++ to your liking.
When adding files to your zip add them using Normal as the Compression Method...
...and that's pretty much it. Remember to remove the text files I've added otherwise they will be flashed to your folders too.
Deodexing
The first thing I do when installing the latest firmware is Deodex it, mainly because having a deodexed ROM is easier to modify and you'll find a lot of the modifications that are are in the Themes And Apps sections require you to have a deodexed ROM. I use the dsixda's Android Kitchen to deodex and @pankaj88 has written a great guide here - [GUIDE] How to DEODEX stock ODEXED ROM using dsixda's kitchen - so you can do it yourself, or you can give the following tools a try.
philos64 said:
The differences between Odex and Deodex Files...
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space The odexed file structure works well as an optimization tool. Since these .odex files contain preliminary load information about each system app, the OS knows what to expect when it’s booting up, and consequently, loads all these apps faster.
On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applications difficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
For instance, on a non-rooted device you’ll find
system/app/Phone.apk ===> as well as ===> system/app/Phone.odex
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- [GUIDE] - The differences between Odex and Deodex Files
[TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
abcdjdj said:
Hi everyone,
Alokbina and I have created a tool which allows users to very easily deodex apks from a rom. This tool is very useful for Rom developers too. For now only windows is supported but we will try our best to make the same tool for linux too and make the tool as user friendly as possible. And, please don't forget to thank alokbina too.
NOW EVEN ON XDA PORTAL - http://www.xda-developers.com/android/deodex-all-the-things-with-universal-deodexer/
Requirements:-
--->Java installed on your PC
--->system/framework folder from your rom
--->apks from that SAME ROM with the respective .odex file
--->Patience and a calm head (common sense included)
You can watch this video for setting up and using the tool -
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[FIXED][UPDATE - V3][TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
adityaf said:
CARBONITE TOOL
Features
1)Deodex your stock ROM (android 2.x 3.x 4.x)
2)This tool automatically pull your apps from phone to PC
3)One click deodexer,
4)Just click Deodexer_from_phone
5)All apps and framework will be deodexed.
6)Automatically makes .zip file flash from CWM.
BUGS
Sometimes it does not deodex androidpolicy.jar just run script once again!
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- [TOOL]CARBONITE TOOL [Dedeoxder tool][All devices]
And that's pretty much it, the only way you're really going to learn is by reading then putting into practice what you've read and picking stuff up along the way, fortunately this far into the history of Android there are numerous guides for numerous mods and tools to help with a variety of tasks and the following links are going to be a big help...
U.I Modding
Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
[TUTORIAL]How to Theme Your MMS
[How-to] Edit the "About Phone" display
How To Colorize Lock Screen Clock in Jellybean
[TUTORIAL] How to add various framework/Settings mods
[TUTORIAL] Where to find the colors for making a theme
[TUT][JB] HOW TO THEME SystemUI.apk for TOTALLY newbie!
[TUTORIAL][ICS][GB][JB]How to change Android's black background
Text...
Text Color Guide
[GUIDE][REF]Changing System Text Settings
Statusbar...
[MOD][TUT] Merge The WiFi And Signal Icons
[GUIDE][MOD][SYSTEMUI] How to add 0.0K/s meter on statusbar ICS/JB
[TUT] How To Center The Clock On The Statusbar..And Move Other Icons As Well!
[How-To]Removing Battery Percentage, Adding Toggles,Battery Circles to Statusbar
Misc...
Some Extra Theming and Moving the Power Widget Down
[HOWTO] Integrating/Adding applications to the settings menu
[GUIDE] How to get Transparent App Drawer [Launcher2.apk or Trebuchet.apk]
[GUIDE][Mods][All Devices]How to add/ Change Clocks to Analog/ Digital with Seconds
Various Tools...
[TOOL][BETA]Miui Theme Converter/Convert apk Themes!!!
[TOOL][JAVA]"The Rom Fumbler" aka "The Battery Icon Creator"[V29.0]
[TOOL]Boot Animation Factory-Create,Preview and Manage Boot Animations
Useful Links
findicons.com
colorschemer.com
[GUIDE] Tips for themers
Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen
[GUIDE] Want to learn how to theme?
[GUIDE] Smali coding guide for beginners
General Questions about Themes GO HERE!!!!!
[Guide] How to port themes to T-Mobile Theme Chooser
[Collection] ICON SETS | Over *750* different Icon Packs
[TOOL] Remote Theme Injector - theme your favorite paid apk
[TEMPLATE] Icon Packs/Themes for Apex, Nova, Holo, ADW, and more!!
[INFO] Custom framework-res.apk resources.arsc using vendor overlays
If you feel something more should be added to this thread please feel free to suggest it.
Credits & Thanks:
@_calum_
@Diamondback
@ebs512
@Rizal Lovins
@Ticklefish
@wanam
@rovo89
@Annex1
@ebs12
And not forgetting @iBotPeaches and @Brut.all for making it possible with - [UTIL][Feb 02 2013] Apktool v1.5.2 - a tool for reverse engineering apk files

one query
after i decompile the apk,i edit the my xmls in project folder....then what to do next?
EDIT:- I figured it out

abhisheak.bansal said:
one query
after i decompile the apk,i edit the my xmls in project folder....then what to do next?
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Continue editing or recompile and test your changes.

Wow!! It should be sticky. Really usefull guide, it explain so much things... thanks again

Useful Guide, Thanks

soooo happy u came out with this
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
keep up the good work

zainthesnipe said:
soooo happy u came out with this
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
keep up the good work
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Thanks, glad to see it's helping some People, and I will add that yes.

zainthesnipe said:
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
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Done.

Could you make a short guide to show
how to zipalign using dsixda's Android Kitchen
When I select zipalign all...
It says no working folder found...
what does it mean...?

Kajendran said:
When I select zipalign all...
It says no working folder found...
what does it mean...?
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You haven't set up the folder. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5626300&postcount=3

Updated.

Thx For Guide:laugh:

when i try to install the resources i get this error:
Code:
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
i have java installed, what am i doing wrong?

Setup the path for it. See an "adb for noobs" guide for setting the path up.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Setup the path for it. See an "adb for noobs" guide for setting the path up.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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i already did that, maybe i did it wrong, ill check again.
---------- Post added at 09:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 AM ----------
ok i did it wrong, now i fixed it and it still doesn't work

any ideas?
i just need to sign a zip

OverLo4d said:
any ideas?
i just need to sign a zip
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I'd remove Java then reinstall it, add your path then try again.

[TUTORIAL]How to modify SysemUI.apk

Good Day Guys!I present this small guide on how to modify your SystemUI.apk (ICS only)Things yah need:APK Manager (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701)Java (Oh... You know where to find it)A Windows or Linux PC.Lets Get Started!Decompiling:
1. Extract APK Manager from the .zip file.
2. Run Setup.bat
3. Grab the untouched framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from the Base ROM.
4. Place them both in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
5. Double click on Script.bat
6. type in 24 and type the corresponding number for framework-res.apk
7. type 9 and it should decompile (If you don't decompile framework-res.apk first you'll have serious problems.)
8. Now type in 24 again and type in the corresponding number for SystemUI.apk
9 Type in 9 and decompile.
10. Now make your modifications in "projects folder"
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Recompiling:
1. Once your Done go back to script.bat
2.Make sure the "Current Project" is set to SystemUI.apk
3.Type in 11 ENTER to compile apk
4.Type "y" again to confirm you DO want to add additional files that you didnt modify from thee ORIGINAL apk
5.Go into where Apkmanager is installed, and you should see a new folder called KEEP
6.Open "KEEP" folder and whatever you modified, delete the stock version of it I.e: if you inserted new battery icon png's, delete the STOCK battery icon pngs, and if you also edited any xml(s), DELETE the resources.arsc from the KEEP folder
7.Once done, go back into Script.bat and press ENTER to continue
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Well Good Luck! , Happy Modding!

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Nice tutorial, man! You're back! http://bancomicsans.com/

Great! I believe lots of users will love this good to have you back
Sent from my awesome fridge

TAM
I respect your knowledge no doubt..However I have just opened systemui.apk by 7-zip>replaced png which I want>closed 7-zip..Thats it..Replace sytemui.apk at phone>Changed persmission.

R: [TUTORIAL]How to modify SysemUI.apk
KSKHH said:
TAM
I respect your knowledge no doubt..However I have just opened systemui.apk by 7-zip>replaced png which I want>closed 7-zip..Thats it..Replace sytemui.apk at phone>Changed persmission.
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In fact only pngs you can replace without decompiling but if you want to edit smali or XML files you have to decompile like Tam wrote.
xpirt

[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

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.

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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
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NOW TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE TO GET INTO KITCHEN:
cd kitchen
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NOW TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE TO BOOT INTO KITCHEN:
./menu
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NOTE: GUYS IF U GET ERROR LIKE PERMISSION DENIED THEN FIRST TYPE THE FOLLOWING CODE:
chmod +x menu
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THEN AGAIN TYPE:
./menu
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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.

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.

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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
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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.
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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 Decompile/Recompile Apk/Jar + Collection of Tutorials/Guides in One Place

" This thread will cover various useful guides starting from how to Decompile/Recompile Apk & Jar files. Me & my friend Aneel will provide new guides/tutorial day by day so that you guys can get many handy guidance in one place. Please Suggest us If you need any guide & we will try to post it If we actually can. Also If you find our guides useful then support us my giving feedback, hitting thanks & adding in credits section "
1st Let's start with [How to decompile & recompile with Apk Multitool]:
*Requirements*
Latest Java
Latest JDK+JRE (get everything from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html)
Apk Multi Tool (Download from attachment)
Steps
1. Unzip Apk Multi Tool into a folder
2. Now run Setup.bat. It will look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3. Now choose 3. Setup Directories & press enter
4. This will create the folders needed. It will look like this
5. Now place the apk you want to decompile in place-apk-here-for-modding
6. Place a framework-res.apk, SemcGenericUxpRes.apk & SystemUI.apk in other folder. Preferebly it should be from the same package of apk/same apks of a Rom which you placed in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder. If there is no corresponding apks then you can try with other framework & systemUI apks also.
7. Now again run Setup.bat & press enter & choose 2. Installing Framework-Res. It will look like this
8. Now choose option 1 & enter to install framework & again option 4 & enter to install SystemUI
9. Now run Script.bat & press enter to activate various menu. Choose option 9 to decompile the apk. Then press enter. It will look like this
10. Once decompile is complete close the script & go to projects folder
11. Do the necessary changes you want to
12. When editing is done again run Script.bat
13. Choose option 11 to recompile & press enter. It will prompt a message after sometimes, Aside from the signatures....of errors (y/n)
14. Input y & press enter
15. Now after sometimes, it will again ask you to delete everything you have modified from keep folder & also delete resources.arsc if you have modified any xml. Minimize the script, delete the xml(s) you have modified (other than from values folder, it won't appear in keep folder) & also resources.arsc. If you have modified any png (not added) then delete it too. Then press enter when you are ready.
16. Now your new apk is ready. You can find it in place-apk-here-for-modding folder. Note that, your original apk will also be in the same folder with original name. Your modified apk will have System_ attached in the name.
17. Copy it to some other place & rename to original apk name & enjoy.
18. When you want to work on the next project then delete everything from place-apk-here-for-modding & projects folder. Now follow the same steps again from Number 5 of this guide.
[How to decompile & recompile Jar Files]:
*Requirements*
Winrar/7zip
Deodexed Jar files
smali.jar
baksmali.jar (both are in the attachment)
Command Prompt/Terminal
0. Take the classes.dex from jar file by opening it with 7zip/Winrar.
1. Open a new folder in Desktop named suppose "Jar"
2. Place smali.jar & baksmali.jar in the folder
2. Open Command Prompt. On windows type cmd in Run
3. cd to your directory where you have opened the new folder. In my case it is
Code:
C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\Jar
4. Write
Code:
cd C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\Jar
& press enter. Note that, on your case the directory will be different from mines. So get the correct directory by going into that directory from C:
5. Now type this to Decompile. Note that, there is a "space" before "classes.dex"
Code:
java -jar baksmali.jar -o classout\ classes.dex
& press enter
6. When Decompiling is done there will a folder named "classout" be placed in Jar folder. Minimize the cmd.
7. Now make the necessary changes inside the classout folder
8. When done,type this to recompile & press enter. Remember, there is a "space" before "new-classes.dex"
Code:
java -Xmx512M -jar smali.jar classout\ -o new-classes.dex
9. When recompiling is done there will be a new file in the folder named "new-classes.dex"
10. Now rename new-classes.dex to classes.dex & put it in the jar file with 7zip/Winrar
..............That's All. Thank You.................

Credits:
@raziel23x for Apk Multitool
@iONEx for teaching me about Apk Multitool when I was a noob
@Hero for Decomping jar files concept

How to Add Any App in Anywhere in Settings
This Guide will help you to add any application/options to Settings.apk. Well earlier My friend @sandy7 published a guide on how to add various options in Settings. So this extended guide will provide you the necessary knowledge on how to get resources about any app which needed to be added in Settings to include it as an option.
Requirements:
Any Tool that can Decompile & Recompile with it's requirements
Notepad++
1. How to add options/apps in main/general settings :
To add an app in Settings we need some resources of the app. This resources can be found by decompiling the app which we want to add & look for those in AndroidManifest.xml
Now, to add an app we need this resources to be added:
*android:targetPackage - the unique & original package name of the app
*android:action - the On click event of an app & it finds the activity of the app
*android:targetClass - the class which is called on calling Onclick action which opens the app when it is clicked
*android:title - the entry of the app in header & also in strings.xml
*android:icon - the icon which will be displayed for the app entry
Notes: android:targetClass, android:targetPackage & android:action can be found in AndroidManifest of the app. For some apps android:targetClass is not given directly. So it should be searched to find. I will tell you how to do that. android:title & android:icon can be written as per user.
As I explained a bit about the resources I will now move onto the main guide. I will take an app from playstore named "Rom Toolbox" as example & describe the ongoing process
i. 1st we need to decompile the Rom toolbox app & find the resources in AndroidManifest.xml
as we can see from the picture that I marked the android:targetPackage & android:targetClass. The target package is easy to find. Sometimes target class is also given directly. If it's not given directly like this app we will find it by searching for it in the lines which starts with <activity. Now if there's more than one activity search for the activity that matches with the target package to some extent. & one more thing I should make you clear about. In some apps you will find android:targetClass will just be a one word phrase. Like if we take Serajr's SystemUI Preference as example you will see that android:targetClass is ".SystemUIPreferencesActivity". In those cases we need to add the whole android:targetPackage before targetClass. For Serajr's SystemUI preference the android:targetPackage="com.serajr.systemui.preferences". So the android:targetClass="com.serajr.systemui.preferences.SystemUIPreferencesActivity".
So here for Rom Toolbox app we find
Code:
android:targetPackage="com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox"
android:targetClass="com.jrummy.apps.rom.toolbox.RomToolboxActivity"
android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN"
android:action doesn't always needed to be found, you can always use "android.intent.action.MAIN" as the on click event
ii. Now decompile Settings.xml & go to res\xml & open settings_header.xml with notepad++. Now chose a place where you want to make the entry. If we want to add the app under advanced settings then we need to create a header 1st. We also need to create an android:title & android:icon entry for the app. So this will be the entry in settings_header
Code:
</header>
<header android:title="@string/header_category_advanced" />
<header android:icon="@drawable/ic_settings_rom" android:title="@string/rom_toolbox">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox" android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN" android:targetClass="com.jrummy.apps.rom.toolbox.RomToolboxActivity" />
The 1st header is for the advanced settings header. We need to make an entry of the same name in strings.xml.
The 2nd header is for the app & icon. We need to write the exact entry as title in strings.xml like I wrote "rom_toolbox". You can write anything as title just make sure it matches the app itself so that you can find it easily. So the settings_header will look like this
Now save it
iii. Now go to res\values & open strings.xml. We need to create two strings here. One for the advanced settings & another for the app. We already chose the string name for header as "header_category_advanced" & "rom_toolbox" for the Rom Toolbox app. So the entries in strings.xml will be
Code:
<string name="header_category_advanced">ADVANCED SETTINGS</string>
<string name="rom_toolbox">ROM Toolbox</string>
You can write anything where I wrote "ADVANCED SETTINGS" & "ROM Toolbox" It depends on you what you would like to see in settings as header.
So the strings.xml should be like this
Now save it.
iv. Now we need to place a png for the app in drawable folder with the name "ic_settings_rom" as it is given in the header of android:icon. Depending on your settings you either should have drawable hdpi or drawable mdpi folder. On my case I have drawable hdpi folder. 1st we need to look at the resolutions of the pngs which starts with ic_settings name. Well generally for drawable hdpi it is 48x48 & for drawable mdpi it is 32x32. So we need to resize the png in any of this resolutions depending on our drawable folder. You can take the png from the original app & resize it. In my case I resized it in 48x48 & placed it in drawable-hdpi folder.
v. Now you are ready to recompile again. Then try your newly modified settings. I will post a screenshot of mine
2. How to add options/apps in sub settings for example in display settings :
Here I will take On-screen-buttons app for an example in the ongoing process. We will add it in display_settings. Now, we need an extra resource called android:key when we want to add any app in sub settings. android:key is the keystore when the app is extracted using any app tool when created by the developer. As we cannot find the original android:key of the app, we will enter a value as android:key & give it's reference in the ids.xml
i. 1st decompile the On screen button app & search for resources in AndroidManifest.xml.
So we find android:targetPackage="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar" & as only one line here starts with <activity it is really easy to find android:targetClass="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar.GnNavBarActivity". android:action="com.android.intent.MAIN" even if it is not written in the manifest.
Now we need to make android:title which can be anything,we just need to refer it into strings.xml, android:key can be anything, we need to refer it in ids.xml & another entry is optional here which is android:summary which is the sub-header of the app. I give you my example what I have written as values of those resources
Code:
android:title="navienable_title"
android:key="on_screen"
android:summary="on_screen_summary"
Now as we fixed every resource & their values we will put the entry in res\xml in display_settings.xml. The entry will look like this
Code:
<PreferenceScreen android:title="@string/navienable_title" android:key="on_screen" android:summary="@string/on_screen_summary">
<intent android:targetPackage="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar" android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN" android:targetClass="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar.GnNavBarActivity" />
</PreferenceScreen>
The display_settings will look like this
Now save it
ii. Now go to res/values & open strings.xml. We need to make two entries here. One for the android:title="@string/navienable_title" & another for the android:summary="@string/on_screen_summary". Now we make the entries
Code:
<string name="navienable_title">On-Screen-Buttons</string>
<string name="on_screen_summary">Enable/Disable On-Screen-Buttons</string>
as I said before you can write anything inside >......</string> it depends on you what text you would like to be seen
The screenshot from strings.xml
Now save it.
iii. Now go to res\values\ids.xml & open it. We need to make an entry for the entry we made in display_settings as android:key. So the entry will be with the same value
Code:
<item type="id" name="on_screen">false</item>
So the ids.xml should be like this
Save it & recompile your edited Settings.apk. Here is a screenshot of the Settings I edited
2. How to add headers in Settings/about to display Developer Name & Rom Name :
i. Decompile Settings.apk & go to res\xml & open device_info_settings.xml. Now choose a place where you want to show your Rom Name & Developer name. The entries you need here are similar with the one's that already exist in the xml. So you can copy one line of entry & press enter then paste it & you can edit it to make the new entries. We need android:title & android:summary which will be shown in strings.xml. We need android:key which you can keep same as android:title to eliminate difficulties, but we don't need an entry in ids.xml this time as it is not an app for which we are making the entry for. Last of all we need a style entry which will be the same as others. So I will write my Rom name & developer name under Kernel_version entry here. The entries will be
Code:
<Preference android:title="@string/rom_header" android:key="rom_header" android:summary="@string/rom_name" style="?android:preferenceInformationStyle" />
<Preference android:title="@string/author_header" android:key="author_header" android:summary="@string/author_name" style="?android:preferenceInformationStyle" />
The device_info_settings.xml will look like this
Now save it.
ii. Now go to res\values\strings.xml to make the entries here. We need two entries for the Rom Name, one is for "@string/rom_header" & another for "@string/rom_name". Same we need for Devloper name, one entry for "@string/author_header" & another for "@string/author_name". So the entries will be
Code:
<string name="rom_header">Rom Name</string>
<string name="rom_name">X Rom</string>
<string name="author_header">Developed By</string>
<string name="author_name">Saqib Nazm</string>
I give my Rom name as "X Rom" for example. You can type anything as you like on rom_name & author_name
The strings.xml should look like this
Now save it & recompile. Enjoy your freshly made new Settings.apk. Here is a screenshot about how it looks
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At the end I want to say, I will try to explain it more by adding more examples so that you can add anything. Kindly give me credits for my work If it helps you in anyway possible. Like I am gonna give credits to those respective people for whom I could share this guide to you.
Credits:
Neroyoung - for always helping me & clearing my ideas
jerrytan93 - for helping me alot whenever I need him
gagan.u20 - for always saving me if I get stuck somewhere
singh_dd93 - for giving me a clear idea on some resources
sandy7 - who doesn't know his thread from where everyone can learn

A guide how to add OSB for your ROM...!!!
Credits:
1. Attitude.SSJ for the DIY of OSB
2. LoneWanderer for the tut for HDPI devices
3.atticus182 for the beautiful icons of OSB
4. Serajr for the superb system UI mod
5. Tickle Fish for TICKLE MY ANDROID
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Before we begin ask yourselves a question..!!
1.Do we really need OSB for mdpi devices??
Ans: i feel yes, "PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE" its better we use our touch rather than using the soft keys for such along time and eventually get them busted! :silly:
2. Do we really need to follow this guide to make my own OSB??
Ans: Well it depends on your requirements......
3. will it support ICS, JB and even CM???
Ans: Hell yeah..!! it does work!!! sorry GB users
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Tools Required:
1.framework-res.apk
2.SystemUI.apk
3.Winrar or 7zip
4.Notepad++
5.Apktool or Apkmanager or Apkmultitool
6.JAVA & JDK already installed in your PC
last but not the least required thing is a fully functioning human brain..!!
STEP1:
Framework Part:
1) Take the framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from rom and paste it in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder in Apktool
2) Decompile the framework-res.apk using
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
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3)Once decompiled you'll obtain a folder "framework-res"
4) Open it ..goto 'res\values' folder...find bools and right click to edit with notepad++ and by using ctrl+f search for
Code:
<bool name="config_showNavigationBar">[COLOR="Red"]false[/COLOR]</bool>
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5)Rename falseto true...save file.
6) Open 'dimens' file in the same folder res\values and using ctrl+f search for navigation bar height and width and change them to whatever dpi you want and save file
7) Thats it!! compile the framework-res using the code
Code:
apktool b framework-res
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8)Now you will get the new apk file of framwork-res.apk in the dist folder of framework-res folder if you are using the apktool and for other tools it will be in the respective output folder
9) Now we have to sign the framework-res.apk using any apk signing software or simply use TICKLE MY ANDROID by TICKLE FISH to sign your apk by placing it in the out folder of Tickle my android and sign it by pressing button 15 to sign apk file under theming menu(2)
10)thats it now your rom will have OSB
Note: If you dont want OSB in landscape view also..then type 0.0dip like this... in res\values\dimens
Code:
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">0.0dip</dimen>
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STEP2:
System UI part:
1. using 7zip or winrar OPEN the SystemUI.apk and navigate to res>drawable_mdpi (if drawable_mdpi is not present go to drawable_hdpi) and just drag and drop this folder "drawable_mdpi (or) hdpi"where you are working
2. search for these png files in the folder
Code:
ic_sysbar_back
ic_sysbar_back_ime
ic_sysbar_home
ic_sysbar_menu
ic_sysbar_recent
if they are present thats done if they are not present you'll have to add them into the folder with dimensions of your choice
3. Thats it NOW you have OSB in your ROM
WANT TO ASK ANYTHING???
How do i add them man...??
Well that's very simple go to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413582 and download the required OSB styles you want to add to your ROM
but hey this brother who is a Recognized contributor @atticus182 should deserve a THANKS for such beautiful icons
Once downloaded you must re-size the pngs as far as i know for mdpi devices in portrait mode the image should be scaled around width:80px and height:48px (80x48) and in landscape mode width:48px and height:80px (40x80) is recommended
after they are re-sized they should be copy pasted to the folder we dragged and dropped from SystemUI.apk
once they are copy pasted again open SystemUI.apk in 7zip or Winrar and open the res folder and now just drag and drop the folder in which we added the png files and save the compression level to store if asked and now decompile SystemUI.apk and check whether the files which we drag and dropped are present in the res folder and even check for the png files the res>drawable mdpi(or)hdpi folder... if they are present then it is well and good if they arenot present then you have done something wrong post your problem i'll help you out or there are lot of devs here in XDA they'll help
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STEP3:
CREATING A FLASHABLE ZIP
1) Download Sample.zip but dont extract it..just open the sample provided with winrar...you will see 2 folders META-INF and system.
View attachment 2027370
2) In system there will be two folders framework and app...
Drag the new framework-res.apk to framework folder...
and the SystemUI.apk folder to app..
3) META-INF has info about flashing...goto com..google..android and open update-script file with notepad++...you can edit whatever you want in
ui_print (" ") ...it will be displayed while installing...Save file..
Done your flashable zip is also ready to be flashed using CWM recovery
Feel free to ask questions if you have any coz this tutorila/guide is n-o-o-b friendly :victory: :angel:
P.S add me to your credits if you manage to get OSB working in your rom using this GUIDE/TUT
Dont ever forget to Click :good:button

Aneel said:
Amazing guide awesome..... bro :good: :beer: can we also add our guides here so that we all together can make it a sticky??
One more request bro we'll have this thread but all the comments and requests in Q&A. Forum so that all the questions can be handled there and here everyone can refer....
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
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yeah sure bro why not. but how will you add your guide here I don't know & I don't get what you meant by the request.hehe

I will copy all my contents from my guides and paste here along with the codes.... so that this thread will become a place where you can possibly find any guide irrespective of android version what say??
Regarding the request what I say is post a disclaimer not to comment here with problems or requests in this thread... I will create a thread in Q&A section specially for this thread so that they can question,comment,request,etc there.....
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium

Aneel said:
I will copy all my contents from my guides and paste here along with the codes.... so that this thread will become a place where you can possibly find any guide irrespective of android version what say??
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro using xda premium
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yeah sure that would be great. But let's do it tomorrow let's just call it a day. I am tired

@saqib nazm Yeah till then I'll edit this message after you see saying not to comment here since the thread is updating
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Some more tutorials are coming. I will post one more tutorial on how to add any app into anywhere in settings. Meanwhile my friend @Aneel will post some useful tutorials/guides.

reserved for next guide

this thread is open for comments guys

Thanks Gentle Men , 2 of nice Devs are Here

saqib nazm said:
this thread is open for comments guys
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Add signing and zipaligning to your guide.

XperienceD said:
Add signing and zipaligning to your guide.
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yeah sure man thanks for the suggestion. Will add it

saqib nazm said:
yeah sure man thanks for the suggestion. Will add it
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nicely explained guide :good::good:

sandy7 said:
nicely explained guide :good::good:
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thanks sandy :highfive:
Guys new & very useful guide about settings has been added in the 2nd post :good:

Both of you guys are just aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesome.
Thanks for these gudies.
Exellent work.
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Wow great man, awesome guide.
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Mankotialovely said:
Both of you guys are just aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesome.
Thanks for these gudies.
Exellent work.
:good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good:
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ChhunkaDavid said:
Wow great man, awesome guide.
Sent from my Zelly creamWT19i
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Thanks to both of you & please let me know whoever followed my guide if it is understandably good or If I need to make it better

I'm looking for guide how add kill back button, can you make it?

godlesplay said:
I'm looking for guide how add kill back button, can you make it?
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hmm...that would take a lot of time & lots of work but I can try though. Let's see

[app] [guide] APKTOOL.apk

Hey all im here to share a tool its apktool.apk
Im not the creator of this app im just share it here all creddits belongs to the developer of this app and google
Ok how its works?
This tool are similiar with apktool on windows
U can decompile an apk recompile it and u can edit all the resources inside it
How to install?
Download the tool from here
http://code.google.com/p/apktool/
Im suggested u are downloading all arm version
Estract the package and put apktool folder on sdcard/here
And navigate to sdcard/apktool/install apktool.apk
Install and run
NOTE:THIS APP REQUIRED ROOT ACCESS
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS FREE OPEN SOURCES TOOL U CAN USE IT BUT USE WITH YOUR OWN RISK
NOTE2: IF U FACING ANY PROBLEM DUE DECOMPILING PROCESS OR RECOMPILING PROCESS PLEASE INSTALL UR FRAMEWORK U CAN FIND IT ON SDCARD/APKTOOL/FRAMEWORK/HERE CHANGE 1.APK WITH YOUR FRAMEWORK
How to install framework?
gB: copy frameworkres.apk and tw frameworkres.apk to sdcard(any folder but remmember the path)
Open apktool app navigate to framework and tw framework long press on it then choose import as enjoy
Ics/jb
Copy frameworkres.apk and navigate apktool app longpress on it then choose import as
CREDDIT:
DEVELOPER OF THIS APP(i dunno who its him)
Google
Atep sujana
Ogy
Regards
Evanlocked

Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388135
Njoyy!!

crazysuraj said:
Hey all im here...
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Plz Change the name of the thread to "Guide" thread..coz its already shared....all r confused by this type.

Already a thread for this here >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488694
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