yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s0niqu3:
Pushed some new fixes to github to patch dex2jar when installing for the 'spaces in path' problems. If you've already downloaded and installed dex2jar from inside apkmanager, please delete the apkmanager/other/dex2jar folder, and install it again.

Cheers :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chaostic_2k1:
I fixed that myself on the 2.2.5 download by changing the dex2jar.sh file to have quotations around $@ (so "$@").
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dSlice:
Any progress on this lately?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s0niqu3:
Hi,

Sorry, no, I'm not really spending much time on this anymore. And it's mostly because I ran out of ideas, and feedback has been minimal except in cases of glaring bugs. Basically, it seems to work fine now, and pushing updates just for apktool.jar updates might become the norm, but I don't know, I don't really bother to hack android myself anymore.

If you find any huge/glaring/gamebreaking bugs please let me know and I'll try to fix them at the very least.

Cheers :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s0niqu3:
Pushed a handful of updates to github over the past few days, of note:

fixed a couple bugs that were introduced with some changes to homebrew and pngcrush

updated smali.jar and baksmali.jar to version 1.4.0

fixed a few various typos

updated the built-in pngout downloader to download the newest version (May 30, 2012)

changed the "view changelog" option on the debug menu to use "git log" if you used homebrew & git to install

added the ability to forcibly reset the "home" directory by holding the command/apple key when launching APKManager.app

removed all the little "b/beta" tags I could find since this seems good enough for a "real" 3.0 release finally
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yoseir2:
I seem to be having a problem.

I get the MMS.apk from my phone, then I send it to my mac via bluetooth.

I then move it to the modding folder, then decompile, change what I want, but then after I select the compile option, nothing happens. It says its compiling, and then the message goes away, but the new compiled app is nowhere to be found.

Also, I have tried extracting, then zipping, but then I have no idea how to sign the app, as it comes up in my signing folder as unsigned-MMS.apk I tried putting this unsigned version in system/app, but then it says there was a problem parsing this package.

any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s0niqu3:
Hi,

So first of all, some notes about compiling. The compiled app will always be in the modding folder, named "unsigned-XXX.apk" unless you've used one of the all-in-one options, then it will be "signed-XXX.apk"

And If you can't find the compiled app, please check the log file and see if there was some kind of error. While I've tried to capture errors and present a message on screen, it's incredibly difficult to check for every possible error combination, and I've likely missed some.

Also, with system apps you should never, NEVER re-sign them, always copy over the original signature file. APK Manager will prompt you if the app is a system file and attempt to copy the signature for you. The resulting "unsigned-XXX.apk" file should contain the original signature, and all you need to do is adb shell stop, adb push xxxx, adb shell start, and again APK Manager can do this for you with the "ADB push" option. This breaks down if you're editing the AndroidManifest.XML file, at which point you either have to create a flash-able zip to try and install the unsigned APK file, or re-sign pretty much your entire rom, both of which are beyond the scope of APK Manager.

Anyway, I hope this helps, if you find an error in your log file, please upload the log to pastebin and post a link for me to look through it.

Cheers :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DrKaotica:
hi there,

i have a US Sprint Galaxy S3..

I used your 2.2.5 script to sucessfully mod Systemui.apk on our ICS touchwiz roms.. swapping out PNGs and what not..

i am not able to modify the same systemui.apk now that we have our official jelly bean touchwiz rom.

the script appears to be fine when i de/recompile. but when i swap out the systemui.apk on jelly bean, the the status bar doesnt show up, and i have no wallpaper after a reboot.

im curious if you are aware of a jelly bean issue with this script..

I tried to get the 3.0 script, although the attached screen shot is what i now get.

all i really want to do is swap out some PNGs for some battery mods for the rom i use.

any help you can offer would be awesome! and i appreciate your script, it helped me create a bunch of battery mods for my daily driver!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] thewoZa:
Thanks for porting this tool. I am having some problems though - I can't seem to create a new project. All I get is the below...

Running latest version v3.0 beta

************************************* APK Manager Mac OSX v3.0 *************************************
Compression-Level: 9 | Heap Size: 64mb | Project: None
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------Select project file to work on-----------------------------------
****************************************************************************************************
(use Q to quit)
Please select an option from above:

Log shows the following error

==> ERROR: projects_menu code: 1 line: 220

Maybe it's me missing something obvious!

Thanks

A
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s0niqu3:
Hi,

The projects menu is just a dynamic list of every apk or jar file inside of the "/apkmanager/place-here-for-modding" folder. Do you mean that you have an apk or jar file inside that folder and it's not showing up?

If you do have files in that folder and they aren't showing up, can you run apkm, and enter option 96, and then 26 to list the projects menu. Warning, once you run "96" that turns on trace-mode for the entire script, so the display/output will be basically unreadable, just copy and paste all the output into a text file and upload it to pastebin for me to look at.

Anyway, I never really thought of changing the way the folder structure worked compared to the old windows version by danesh, but maybe I'll spend some time thinking of a better way to handle projects, files, etc.

Hope this helped, cheers :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s0niqu3:
Hi,

I'm honestly not really modding android anymore, and have just been keeping this updated out of boredom, and a feeling of obligation to the community since there's so few mac tools for working with android.

That said, have you looked into simple solutions already? First, download Betterzip for OSX if you don't already have it, and open the original systemui.apk and your modified version, and just check the file sizes and list of files inside both. If something seems radically larger/smaller, then you might want to do a thorough check for missing files. You might also try changing the compression level inside apk manager to 5 or 7 instead of the default "9" before recompiling.

Ok, if none of those help, well, then we get into some nitty-gritty stuff. First of all, apkmanager is really just an automation/wrapper script for third-party tools, it doesn't actually decompile/compile anything itself. It uses smali/baksmali, apktool, dex2jar, and a handful of other tools to do all the actual compiling/decompiling work and I know that with virtually every new version of android, something in one or many of those tools breaks, and the versions included with the old 2.2.5 script are extremely outdated now, and not likely to work with future versions of android.

My first suggestion is to try and work out why 3.0 isn't working for you, since like I mentioned above, I'll keep it semi-regularly updated, but failing that, you can always download the latest versions of smali/baksmali from the google code page here: http://code.google.com/p/smali/ and search for an updated version of apktool (I think 1.4.7 was the latest version I included in APKManager 3.0 on github, though there might be an even newer version by now.)

If you want to try and get 3.0 running, what type of mac are you running and what version of OSX? Does your account have admin access? Do you have XCode and Homebrew installed?

Anyway, I'm sorry there's not a really simple solution, or a known issue or anything like that, but I hope this helps. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] thewoZa:
Thank-you. And yes, it was me missing something obvious! I had the entire zip in the project folder, not just the apk / jar! Sorted and working just fine now!

Many thanks

A
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] davenaughty:
good luck
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mariottide:
Hello guys,

I'm a noob trying to install apk manager, I get this error:

ERROR, MUST BE IN ROOT APK MANAGER DIRECTORY

PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT...

what does this mean?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] stone_ship:
What were you trying to do when that happened? You've inflated the .dmg, dragged the apkmanager folder to somewhere in your hard drive and then double clicked apkmanager.app? There should be a log.txt in the folder....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mariottide:
R: [UTILITY][10-8-2012] APK Manager for Mac OS X, Intel only, v3.0

Hi, finally I got it working properly. Now since I am completely new to theming I was just wondering if there is a good guide specifically for the mac version of apk manager. I couldn't find anything on google.

Inviato dal mio GT-N8000 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HellFish23:
please help, im trying to decompile framework-res.apk but i get this error:

this is my log:

View attachment log.txt
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Razer(x):
Is it compatible with Android Lollipop?
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Hey guys

I'm not sure if trace is out but I'm running voidu and was wondering whether it was possible to get. I know I can get swype or touchpal etc. but I've been looking forward to trying out HTC's version.
[HTC Desire S] Deleted member 2496007:
Honestly stick with swype for now! Htc's effort is ok, you just have to go so much slower. Lots of time spent correcting errors with it.
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Maybe I should give up with the whole swyping idea. I spend more time typing normally on those keyboards than actually swyping because of so many words that arent recognised. Any review on swiftkey x? I've seen countless recommendations for it.
[HTC Desire S] nevara:
Actually I love it! It's much better than swype I found. I mainly use the german dictionary and it's almost always spot-on!

More variations to the trace color would be nice but....the light gray choice fits the htc sense theme quite well...
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
You can use trace on void. Open settings in the keyboard to enable it. you can even choose the color of the trace :p
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Thanks for that. Using it now and have to agree with second post. Needs quite a bit of work. Too slow and absolutely terrible with predictions. I think HTC keyboard is good enough
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Yeah not as accurate as swype on my tab or SGS. But I always thought it was because of the smallerscreen on the desire s
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Swype is the best but for me still can't compare to a normal keyboard. It may be faster on a sentence like 'swype is quick' but when it comes to names, places etc it just doesn't come close.
[General Questions and Answers] Master Melab:
Why aren't there many hardware hackers when it comes to smartphones like there are for gaming consoles?

I just think hardware hackers could do so much more.
[General Questions and Answers] pulser_g2:
Smaller components and more stuff embedded onto the one chip is one reason.

But check out AdamOutler's work :)
[General Questions and Answers] Master Melab:
Yeah, I've talked to AdamOutler. We need more people like him. I posted a thorough explanation of Samsung's S5PC110 boot process in the unbrickable mod thread.
[LG Optimus 3D] TheFirlen:
Heya all :) I wan't you to check this app out! It's amazing - real HDR photos with 1 tap! It's better than Camera360 in my opinion :)

LITE ver: HDR Camera

PAID ver: HDR Camera +
[LG Optimus 3D] DevJackey:
I gave that app a try before.

For HDR, definitely better than Camera360. Camera360's HDR appears to be HDR in name only, not a real HDR effect.

I didn't really like HDR Camera though. I use Pro HDR Camera for HDR photos now.
[LG Optimus 3D] TheFirlen:
Is Pro HDR Camera better?
[LG Optimus 3D] DevJackey:
Yes, in terms of image quality

No, in terms of speed.
[LG Optimus 3D] Crystalline888:
As someone who enjoys experimenting with HDR with my "real" DSLR camera, I've tried both; I think Pro HDR is honestly better in final image quality, plus it allows post processing. It has it's good points.

HOWEVER, when I shoot HDR with my DSLR, I use a tripod. Can't use that on the phone. And by the time I rig up something using duct tape and sticks, my subject is no longer "right there." The only reason I shoot with my phone is that I always have it "on the spot!"

HDR camera is definitely better when it comes to image alignment(meaning that your images are going to be MUCH blurrier in PHC with normal camera shake; I tested in the most low key environment possible, with my elbows resting on a table taking a picture of an object, still some blur). The post processing feature in PHC can be basically duplicated with a number of free apps. As someone who doesn't mind paying a developer for a bug-free product (I spend time earning money, if you save me time by being convenient, well...), it's not about the paid/free aspect.

I discovered, actually, with HDR camera (free version), it doesn't always save when it's supposed to. When it gives the nag (ugh) to buy the product, you'd better check. And it seemed to start giving it CONSTANTLY after a certain point. When I paid for it (mainly for the geotagging...was it offering me Ad-Free as part of it's paid app???? Ummm...uncool), it was actually MORE buggy and crashed a lot more. DEFINITELY not a happy camper here :(

In fact, that was why I tried Pro HDR, and was so dissatisfied I was in time to get my refund. I will be so happy when I find an app, paid or free, with HDR capabilities!

There is another app, basically a clone of HDR camera, called "night camera," which also has a free version, if you are LOOKING for the ghosting/blurring that comes with an HDR "screw-up"/treasure, lomography - style (like what happens if you move slightly with PHC). I've only used it for these sort of shots, so I'm not sure of it's long-term functionality.

Xperia x10a running Gingerbread (2.3.3)
[LG Optimus 3D] DevJackey:
I feel like you just said the stuff I wanted to say but couldn't manage to find the words for.

Like I said before, I find Pro HDR definitely better in image quality, but the other stuff... well I'm bad with words so let's just say I almost never use Pro HDR Camera for picture taking except on certain occasions. Or for some "fun" photos where I a friend is in the picture in one photo then moves out of the picture or goes to another position during the second shot to see this ghost effect. Looks pretty cool.

I think about the Night Camera you were talking about, the reason it might be a clone of HDR Camera might be because its by the same developer.

The only camera I use at night time is this Night Effect with Camera360. Though, I find the other effects good during night time too.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] htc420:
I just got a brand new MT4G and I want to keep it clean... I can't decide between these two cases:

http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Luxe-Ar...CW/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1317500730&sr=8-12

http://www.amazon.com/Protective-Te...75E0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1317500730&sr=8-3

What do you guys think? Feel free to recommend me a case as well. :)
[myTouch 4G Accessories] PSmirker:
The Second one looks nice lol I think I want one now
[myTouch 4G Accessories] aznanimedude:
i have the second one, i love it quite alot, looks nice and works pretty well.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] CoNsPiRiSiZe:
The second one is a TPU Fusion case... and there awesome I have 2.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] htc420:
So after reading a few reviews and watching some youtube vids, I went with the TPU Fusion. But I bought it off ambitronic instead of Amazon since it was $5 cheaper there.

Thanks guys.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] CoNsPiRiSiZe:
You should love it. I know I am not sad, I don't need a whole bunch of added bulk or protection just enough.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] aznanimedude:
yeah off of ambitronic + a screen protector didn't cost me much. only thing is that some microusb chargers won't fit completely or fit but are easy to dislodge, the original one fit fine for me but it wasn't really a dealbreaker for me since it doesn't bother me
[myTouch 4G Accessories] codyphillips90:
I have a otter box case and I have to say I work on cars for a livin and its been dropped millions of times screen is still like New and the phone works fine. It's not a huge case its pretty slim its also had a full can of pop dumped on it to wit no damage done to the phone but that's just what I know about my case
[myTouch 4G Accessories] TechieGeek:
I hate those gel/rubber cases because they make it so hard to get the phone in and out of your pocket. Just yesterday I reviewed Zagg's full body shield for the myTouch and I love it. :) It gave me great protection on my iPod Touch and now it's protecting my phone very well. It's not visible at all from a few feet away and it doesn't add any extra bulk to the phone. :) I highly recommend it.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] sunsean:
I have gone through 2 sets of best skins ever, which are similar to zagg. I loved it too, only problem is it starts peeling up on the corners after a couple months. Ordered the credit card holding case this time around.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] htc420:
Forgot about this thread, I am loving this TPU fusion case! So for those of you who are considering it, I would highly recommend it. Very sleek, not bulky at all, very easy to take off, excellent grip, etc.

This TPU Fusion case actually slides in and out of my pocket VERY smoothly...
[myTouch 4G Accessories] lotusfx:
I have a T Mobile branded case that works really well.

It has a thin silicone skin and then a shell that goes on top of the skin and phone.

It is a bit bulkier now, but I've dropped my phone a number of times and I'm glad I had it on.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] estallings15:
My wife got that case from the T-mobile store but it cracked in several places. Its too bad really, because its a nice case.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] chukis13:
Both cases look pretty nifty, but I have the Otterbox Commuter case and it's simply amazing. You can find it here.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] CrypticHedgehog:
I've had the fusion for several months and it's still like new. Also no problems with being too grippy in my pocket.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] yoyoma123:
I have both. I enjoy the look of the 2nd case, but the grips on the side are rough, so I don't like how it felt on my hands.

I'm currently using the first case because it's much smoother, and still gives a good grip. I don't really care for the argyle pattern.

They're both slim and gives about the same amount of protection.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] King350z:
I think the best case protection wise is the Trident case.. but it's kinda bulky pocket wise.. other than that best case hands down.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] Bawla47:
Thanks for the case suggestions guys
[myTouch 4G Accessories] 404ntfound:
I've gone thru 2 tpu fusion cases and as good as they are I've recently turned to the MT4G commuter otterbox case and Ive got to say its pretty good.

I hate cases that make the phone bulky and I always thought the otterbox would, but its by far my favorite case now.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] joemoss:
Go otterbox best case out for our phone and if the case breaks you get another one for free
[myTouch 4G Accessories] jugglinhjohn:
Stock Branded Black Silicon Skin/Case with Screen Protector

I have a stock branded black silicon skin case and use a screen protector I bought when I bought my device from the T-Mobile store, its not fully water proof however I have noticed the rare times I dropped my device, it was cushioned by the silicon rubber and isn't worse for wear. I've heard others having the same experience. I like its grip in my hands and the cords connect through, though it does catch to the fabric of pockets. I also notice that many complain about subtle contours of the actual device feeling odd in the hand without an extra case accessory. Otterbox makes great stuff, however my friends iphone in a hard otterbox caseis damaged after a few ordinary impacts from being dropped,where as I suspect a silicon gel skin case may have cushioned and done a better job protecting the same crapple iphone. Also, I should mention that my device with the black silicon rubber gel stock branded case and adhesive skin protector has survived day to day life in the inner city, a trip to burning man and being in my pocket while doing crazy circus stuff such as juggling, spinning props and even fire performance though all with a certain amount of gypsy luck involved I'm sure. If you want to water proof an HTC:Glacier, you can always simply put it in a ziploc plastic bag and sort of even still use it if you must.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] daniETingles:
i got the TPU fusion case on amazon, and its currently discounted to 3.92 from 35 bucks. it was a great snag and the case is awesome!
[myTouch 4G Accessories] codyphillips90:
Otter box.best case ever
[myTouch 4G Accessories] CoNsPiRiSiZe:
I'd do the fishbone case myself
[myTouch 4G Accessories] simplyrafa8:
I have the second one, it's amazing, I had to do a few adjustments with a knife, but wow it's an amazing case!! Feels so good, and it's sexy. B-)
[myTouch 4G Accessories] DonDizzurp:
i have the second one.. fusion tpu case

looks really slick and the grip on the side feels nice

you might have to cut/stretch the power and camera button area though
[myTouch 4G Accessories] :
Don't overthink it

I've had my Glacier for almost a year and a half and have had the same case throughout it's whole life.

I can't post the link but it's the $10 gel skin from T-Mobile's website or store locations.

I've dropped my phone countless times... in parking lots and sidewalks. Falls out of my lap constantly. Between that gel skin and the anti-glare/anti-fingerprint screen protector and the phone is still like new. I swear by it.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] andrew749:
Depends on preference

I bought a 3 pack of hardcases as well as screen protectors from ebay and they have kept my phone very well protected. I prefer hard cases over gel cases as they gel cases collect dust but the hard case does not give as much protection to your phone unless it is an otterbox which is a hybrid. If you drop your phone a lot get a gel case but if your phone is in your pocket most of the time, get a hard case.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] Sora1995:
Powerskin Case

There was a case I found which I'm interested in, and you guys might be too. It's an extra battery case by Powerskin and can be found on Amazon. I'm probably going to get it when taxes come in, as my phone is shot and I might need a new one at thsi rate.... :(
[myTouch 4G Accessories] Lars2009:
I agree. I keep my phone in my pocket most of the time and this case is perfect for me.
[myTouch 4G Accessories] 420haxr:
They don't have any good cases for our phones. I want something different that you normally don't see for example the iphones have an old school cassette as the case. I want something unique. Not rubber. But I have no luck.