yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] premaca:
Walter has released the stable MS2G 3.0 on 5th Feb. I have been running the same in my defy.

You can give it a shot. Since this contains only the system partition, we should install 2.1 and upgrade to 3.0.

For 2.1, get the nandroid backup from walters post. Wipe cache/data, wipe dalvik cache and restore system, data, boot, devtree and recovery.

Then restore system from 3.0 nandroid backup.

Enjoy!
[Android General] Yorzua:
Hi everyone,

Working around in some apk's, I noticed that some apps are more tricky to work with.

I will show you in this tutorial how to decompile/recompile/Sign Whatsapp.apk ;)

Requirements :

My Apktool -Yorzua Kit

Notepad++

I just added a complete KIT including all the tools in one folder.

no need anymore to use Openssl or change/move to another program.

to decompile :

apktool d <yourwhatsappname>.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )

edit the xml/smali you want :

see my tuto here to give an idea how to edit the xml files and smali files with Notepad++ (Written on C++ and using Win32API, you will be able to easily change, copy, trace, find all the codes you will find in this guide ).

to compile :

apktool b <yourwhatsappname> ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )

to sign :

java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 <yourwhatsappname>.apk <yourwhatsappname>_signed.apk

Those following screenshots are some examples of what you can achieve by decompiling - editing at your taste - compiling - signing an apk like Whatsapp

:rolleyes:

Or even the 1st Whatsapp Transparent in the web !!! :D

I am quite busy at the moment but if you are interested on my work,

please visit my Whatsapp MODS Thread

Or my new tuto "Create your 9.png !"

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1511537

I thought it is a good addition to this whatsapp tuto, especially for the bubbles.9.png's​

Click on the thanks if it helps you as i do for each of you :rolleyes:

If you come by my thread and like my work, i ask nothing more than a little thanks for the effort.

If you dont, then just give me credits if you use it.

Thanks for reading, i wish you a great day ☼​
[Android General] antonda:
Thanks bro
[Android General] cybermessiah:
There is another way to sucessfully sign the apk without use of Open SSL to generate the key.p8 and certificate.pem files and without having to use SignApk.jar.

Auto-sign is another tool that eliminates the use of those steps.

First copy the official WhatsApp.apk into the Autosign folder

Change extension to zip and replace your pngs in the drawable folders

Be sure to delete the META_INF from the apk

Extract the edited and recompiled xmls from the modded apk created in Apk tool (res>layout)

Overwite the xml into the WhatsApp.zip in the Auto-sign folder

Return the Whatsapp extension to apk

Use sign.bat to sign the apk and you are good to go!

Auto-sign generates the key.pk8 and certificate.pem files automatically and applies them automatically to the apk, hence eliminating the necessity for Openssl and SignApk.jar... basically saves an extra step.

Works for me well:D
[Android General] Yorzua:
Easy Kit

Way more simple than that >

I just added a complete KIT including all the tools in one folder

no need anymore to use Openssl or change/move to another program

I also includes Command.shell file which will allow you to directly type the commands from the folder directory ( very easy even if you are a noob )

Just follow the OP :D
[Android General] Yorzua:
Verba volant, scripta manent !!!!

More crap for this piece of s....

YOu told me which xml ? is it a ****ing joke ?

Since when i need you to know which xml to edit ?

I posted my screenshot here = 30th January 2012, 04:43 PMway before your post about xml ... here = 30th January 2012, 05:03 PM

And you wrote "told him exactly" ?

Here is my BLACK Whatsapp which required not less than 34 xmls in layout/drawable hdpi/values and 4 smalis to make it :cool:

YOU ARE TRULLY PATHETIC INSULTING ME AGAIN AS your "girlfriend" ....

I HOPE MODS WILL SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT HERE TO SHARE BUT ON YOUR OWN SELFISH .... :cool:

=====================================

just kept as we never know with those guys ...
[Android General] j1po:
how to use your easy manager package?

because in tutor you type "apktool d whatsapp.apk"

but in zip, no apktool.exe beside apktool.jar

I use "apktool.jar d whatsapp.apk" and it works..new folder created with res and smali inside it

But how to compile ?

Using "apktool.jar b whatsapp.apk" nothing happened

thanks
[Android General] Yorzua:
More clear

We can always improve ;) OP updated to be more clear for everyone

to decompile :

apktool d <yourwhatsappname>.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )

edit the xml/smali you want :

see my tuto here to give an idea how to edit the xml files and smali files with Notepad++ (Written on C++ and using Win32API, you will be able to easily change, copy, trace, find all the codes you will find in this guide ).

to compile :

apktool b <yourwhatsappname> ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )

to sign :

java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 <yourwhatsappname>.apk <yourwhatsappname>_signed.apk
[Android General] j1po:
Thanks, I got it

can you share, which xml that handle "group bubble" color in group chat?

which your black mod show grey

and also gradient bubble border (red-blue) ?

thanks :D
[Android General] Yorzua:
Do you mind to point me what you need by a screenshot, please ??

Would be more easy for me

recent changes :D
[Android General] j1po:
Where can I change contact list background color to black like picture above ?

1. Group chat "group bubble" color --> public/colors.xml ??

2. Bubble border gradient color -->forget it, found it on high-res/

thanks a lot man:p
[Android General] y3mita:
Please ignore.......
[Android General] Yorzua:
Thanks for the screenshot.

Both are 9.png files _ you cannot change the background of the group bubble with an xml, same story for the border of the bubble

I did from scratch those bubbles.9.png ( nightmare of some themers )

I will have to publish in xda a real, clear, short, illustrated TUTO "how to create 9.png files" but i am missing time actually.

Maybe i can change them for you tomorrow if you post your wishes :D
[Android General] Yorzua:
example of my last work

Recent work on the latest version : WhatsApp_DARKYorzua_2-7-3169 :D
[Android General] Yorzua:
thanks

people asked me for more panoramic view of my dark theme so here it is ;)

Thanks guys for your support _ feel free to post your questions in my tuto to make benefit all the coming members :rolleyes:
[Android General] DirkTeur Velserbroncx:
Man, you've gotta good thing going overhere, (Carbon Fibre look) went to your site this is realy, realy awesome finally some great explanation about theming and such.

Dude you just rocked my world and i'll be reading and trying now for a while.

thanks for your effort and please go on doing what you do.
[Android General] Yorzua:
Thanks

Thanks a lot for your appreciation :)

Feel free to ask me any help you need.

I am living in Delft actually so if we meet in the trains, could share my dark mod with you :rolleyes: ( screenshot updated just below )

I like to share my recent work screenshots ;)

Fijne dag meneer ☼
[Android General] seimu:
Thank you very much for the tutorial!
[Android General] Yorzua:
Glad i could help you ;)
[Android General] seimu:
amazing theme, a very good job.

as you do to change the background and font color of your chat list ¿? also with the xml ¿?

I applaud you :o
[Android General] Yorzua:
xml code

thanks for your appreciation but no need to applaud me, your themes are good too ;)

You can edit few xml in order to set the background as a unique color :

android:background="#<hexadecimal color code you want to display>"

or as a png you create and place in drawable-hdpi :

android:background="@drawable/<the png name you want>"

or as a predefined style :

android:background="@style/<name of your style>"

For the font color of the chat list, just edit the color in :

conversation_text_row_left

conversation_text_row_right

date/name/font color of you/answering contact can be setup as well in the same section

Hope it helps you and unfortunately those bastards who are now enjoying my tuto and insulting my name at the same time :cool:
[Android General] seimu:
Thanks to your advice, change the font color, time ... but not how to change is the list of conversations.

This I tell you in Spanish: "De desagradecidos esta lleno el mundo"

Un abrazo.
[Android General] ChilliBo:
ive tried to download the package but i cant because the file is set to privat..

can u send me pls via message? thx
[Android General] [CREATURE]:
Why the OP account banned ???

Hi everyone...

Sorry in advance if the contents of this post a little out of topic.

I want to ask you (Mods) one thing that makes me confused about the banning of the OP in this thread :confused:

WHY... !!???... :mad:

Can you please tell me the root cause or reason for the ban this ?

This is really bothering me,

OP / Yorzua is not a new member on this site and xda as well recognizes it here

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/learn-how-to-decompile-recompile-and-sign-apks/

which means he works here is very good and useful for everyone, but with events like this you make people look stupid :mad:

This really is NOT FAIR
[Android General] XCellPhoneSalesRep:
Same here. Please make un-private...
[Android General] crni6:
Can you put another link couse this one doesnt work?

Thanks.
[Android General] zerozmail:
thanx for the fast response to my email! ur themes are amzing keep up the good work and glad some one is seeing what can be done with whatsapp!
[Android General] j1po:
+1

bring the OP back soon !!!
[Android General] ChilliBo:
Please fix the download link!! Its still privat!! Cant download -.-
[Android General] y3mita:
+1 wtf? Xda
[Android General] Treatcon:
Can somebody that downloaded the file upload it for us please. Thank you.
[Android General] shadowmoses68:
Seriously! Please upload or fix the OP! Would really like to download this and check it out.
[Android General] inferno17x:
Hi Yorzua,

I like your theme on the Whatsapp thank you so much.
[Android General] lagu805:
The best whatsapp themes I've seen so far.

I really would like to try it but the OP was banned, I dont know why.

I also saw him helping other members about theming.

I would really appreciate if he is allowed to come back since I wanna try his modded whatsapp.

up until then, I'll be waiting and keep browsing :)
[Android General] shpapy:
Well done!!!! As a them-er I can really appropriate it.

its super easy now to work with this tool and useful since i really dislike the interface of the app.
[Android General] seimu:
yorzua still working making themes.

Too bad they ban you, to me is helping in another forum.
[Android General] shpapy:
Bummer about the ban too bad
[Android General] noitide:
I really don't understand why Yorzua has been banned. He was a senior member, he has shared something great with this community! Bring him back soon!
[Android General] -juanito-:
guys..if some one can do WhatsApp themes i want from him contact me please to make perfect theme :D:D
[Android General] [CREATURE]:
Hmmm....

I've been waiting a few days and still no confirmation or clarification regarding the banning of the OP in this thread,

where mods for this forum ?

I'm sure there are some people out there who are happy with this issue :mad:

@Yorzua

keep spirit bro..!!!

keep working with your works,

your work is better than those who are out there.
[Android General] soldiers33:
please someone upload the package if they have downloaded it. I really need this.
[Android General] The_SJ:
APK Multi Tool

Can I ask why you guys just don't use "APK Multi-Tool". I have been able to recompile & edit .xmls from Whatsapp without all this effort (as you can see with my theme "whatsapp light"), just install it in your android sdk directory and the script is very easy to handle ^^

If you got questions about this, just pm me.
[Android General] Anonymouser:
hellooo boys

i am receiving the newsletter from @Yorzua by email almost everyday!

he cannot post here but another guy in his whatsapp club retweeted yesterday evening this :

@JairJacom
Jairo Jacome
THE BEST RT @Yorzua: My new Whatsapp DARK XL ready Perfect for large screens & Unique in all the web ;)
is.gd/uzXFts
13 hours ago via Hotot for Chrome Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

====> webpage of the OP indicates :

i guess he would have updated this thread if not banned :(

all his apks updated to last version 2.7.35.43 and awesome awesomeeee ooo my god new WHATSAPP DARKYORZUA XL "never seen in the web"

+10 please mod bring back OP guy :/
[Android General] kwarkje:
Hi Yorzua,

I'd like to have your complete kit, as mentioned in the OP, but when I click the download-link, I get an error with mediafire: it says: "This file is currently set to private.", and I can't download it.

Any chance you can do something about that?

Greetz, thnx in advance,

quark
[Android General] [CREATURE]:
Yups...

you're right about that,

yorzua still doing his best works, but for the moment is not published for this site.

please check status OP,

how he could share it here if he is banned,

please visit his personal website if you want more details.
[Android General] kprasanth08:
How to use apktool

I'm new to android

Can you please tell me how to use these tools in WIN7
[Android General] Anonymouser:
Well OP tells you pretty clear how to use apktool in 3 easy commands

decompile

compile

sign

many people make confusion between that and apk edition.

OP made a tuto for that too :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1052731

very sad a guy who helped out so much is banned :(
[Android General] inferno17x:
Hi Everyone,

Kindly got to the below link to Yorzua personal website for more details :

https://sites.google.com/site/andro.../how-to-decompile-recompile-sign-whatsapp-apk
[Android General] island3r:
Yeah you can pay him. I'm sorry, I meant "donate".
[Android General] Anonymouser:
Hey buddies ... we are hopeless without OP ...

i just asked to the OP cybermessiah if he could help me to work on whatsapp to do same effects than Yorzua mods but he don t know ...

i understand now why OP Yorzua posted cyber words here ...

please kind moderators, finish the banned OP please !

i need whatsapp temed for my dear valentine day :(((((
[Android General] Anonymouser:
I did not send any donation to him, not even one cent.

But i do receive his work for free on my email even without asking,

just because i am supporting him in htcmania and here i guess :)

i do not understand why so much anger about this guy or donations - when all the websites i came across kindly "ask" for donations or via donated versions.

As far as i understood, he did share this tuto and his kit but got banned for long time :(
[Android General] [CREATURE]:
Yups...

I think Yorzua / OP does not force anyone to have to give a donation, it is only voluntary,

but many people are not happy and think negatively about it,

I felt he would be happy if someone appreciates his work rather than pay it but did not appreciate.

for Mods...

please stop this ban, don't just take the decision of one party, but act as a mediator,

I really hope many of you to reconsider, and I would appreciate it.
[Android General] iJimaniac:
Hey, I am trying to decompile my settings.apk to edit some smali, but the problem is, there is no classes.dex in the apk!? Anybody know why? I am on gingerbread 2.3.5, stock samsung rom.

EDIT: just figured out that I have to decompile the odex.
[Android General] DirkTeur Velserbroncx:
Great Dev Banned!!?????

+1 I've emailed the OP today about his Dark Whatsapp and another themed item, gave me a quick responce and he emailed me a link straight up.

So i'd like to say tanks for:

A Superb website made by Yorzua,

Fast responce of Yorzua,

His willingness to share,

His great work on Dark Whatsapp

being among us..............?

So please com on XDA STOP this Ban on Yorzua one of the better Dev's here on XDA with not only the skills to develop and mod but also knows how to explain this to others (me & other NOOBs out there) so we can try this out ourselfs and if you mess thing's up just ask the OP and he will help you out with advice or the modded item you couldent get done right.

IMHO this is the way that XDA was ment to be and i think Yorzua contributes enough to the community so he shouldend be banned at ALL!!!!!!!!!!

PS. already had 5 emails by Yorzua containing dark modded whatsapp.

Vist his site here https://sites.google.com/site/androidbyyorzua/whatsapp-darkyorzua

Send him an email, adress on the bottom of his website, and just ask the dude
[Android General] Anonymouser:
Yorzua never sleep or wattt ? new work again

and he just tweeted something HUUUDGEEEEEeeeee

Yorzua Josué Gonzalez
Learn all the secrets of 9.png with my new tutorial "Create your 9.png" tinyurl.com/84p2wc9
7 minutes ago Favorite Reply Delete

Mannnnn, this will save me to ask all the time to people help :P
[Android General] billab0n6:
Hey mods...

I believe Yorzua has been unfairly judged by the comments and support the community has given him...

Isn't xda forum a place where newbies and devs make a connection? But why is this talent banned? I'm sure Yorzua is one who will share what he learn to the world! Be fair here mods!
[Android General] pSyCh¤_O_O:
Totally agree! I think hes doing a awesome job and he shouldnt be banned. I apreciate hes work very much.

Thanks for your work mate keep your head up high ;)
[Android General] schnuffdroid:
hi!

i don't know nothing about the fakts that ended in yorzua's ban, but i know one thing:

his themed whatsapp is the best out there and it's one of a kind!

as xda is the leading dev -forum there should be an opportunity to keep this great themer and his themes here. just try a little consense. live and let live! ;)

cheers!
[Android General] www69:
thanx

Thanx bro for the great work

Keep the spirit

Agree
[Android General] resor85:
Thank you Yorzua

ist looks great!!
[Android General] Anonymouser:
yiiijaaaaaaa new Whatsapp ICS from Yorzua page :)
[Android General] pSyCh¤_O_O:
Please Mister Mike Channon. Let this man back in. He does a great job and im sure it all a big miss understanding....what a shame.

I miss this thread :(
[Android General] oo0:
agree with the others asking to get Yorzua back. not sure about the real reasons of account is being disabled.

but for those tons of info, achieved by test-and-try very time consuming method he can demand any donations or whatever.

some people here demanding a "donation" for black and white statusbar icons. guides and stuff/information sharing are much more valuable imo.
[Android General] Anonymouser:
i guess you received as well some work from yorzua page, right ?

did you paid for it or did he asked for donation first ?

this guy is everthing except a thief, i got all the help i needed and more,

and his work for free by email.. shame for the ban !
[Android General] am11:
While trying to black out my phone I came across these Mods. They are really well done.
[Android General] swagr:
Its a shame that someone who has done and can do so much to help move the Android Community is not able to for non-sense. The mods really need to rethink their decision.
[Android General] vapotrini:
Totally agreed. A real loss around here.
[Android General] Yorzua:
Thank you all

Back to this forum, i would like to take the oportunity to apologize for those i couldnt help, i am very sorry for all those pm's i couldnt answer in time.

I was banned for 14 days : reason mods gave me => "multiple accounts created" :confused:

I sent them few pm's and filled the proper request to defend my point but never got an answer....

Anyway, thank all of you who wrote kind words and supported my cause.

Very sad to read some other posts which i couldnt defend myself against but forums will be always forums...

I did my best to send as fast and as more as possible my releases for those who kindly requested by email.

i kept working in the meanwhile _ here is my last work as an example of what you can achieve by decompiling, compiling, editing at your taste and signing an apk like whatsapp :

I wish you a great week to everyone :rolleyes:
[Android General] oo0:
right, nothing, except free help. never asked for a donation at all. i'd say even more - he refused a donation, even when i offered, just because i asked normally. good person, judget by mistake.

Yorzua good to see you back, keep up your great work and don't take close those little "system bugs".
[Android General] [CREATURE]:
Welcome Back Yorzua

Welcome back my bro :D

pleased to see that you are able to be active again in this forum to help people like me ;)

What...??? :eek:

so the reason mods banned you just because it creates multiple accounts :confused:

bull****, It was unreasonable :mad:

why do they still would not tell me the truth until now...

btw...

keep working bro,

You are one of the best in this forum
[Android General] Yorzua:
updates

Hi,

As promised and to keep my word, i just sent an email to hundred of you guys who supported me and asked kindly for my work on Whatsapp Darkyorzua.

All my versions are updated to the last one 2.7.4106 from whatsapp official page :)

I have my personal reasons to not share everything here :

https://sites.google.com/site/androidbyyorzua/merit

However I may start a new thread as i cant really manage anymore hundred of emails every day :/

I see some people like my Darkyorzua versions and would like to thank all of you :)
[Android General] y3mita:
Glad to see your ban is over. Because of mods at xda devs move up to rootzwiki
[Android General] Yorzua:
More stuff

Thank you for the comment and your support,

in fact i did move to my own websites :

Android by Yorzua

Design by Yorzua

But i started to learn in android with xda and even i am the devil for some members and a dedicated dev for some others, i do keep grateful and honest to this website.

I just share again a new tuto "Create your 9.png !" with this community :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1511537

I thought it is a good addition to this whatsapp tuto, especially for the bubbles.9.png's :D

Whatsapp REDYorzua almost ready :)
[Android General] Yorzua:
Apktool Kit updated

Apktool Kit updated and link up in the OP :D
[Android General] gurnishdhillon:
Need Help Sir....

Hi Thr ,,

I am the bottom pit when it comes to Android coding as such .....But i am in desperate help and need ur guidence ,,,,

I recently purchased the Galaxy Note and was using the SGS2 before that ,,

A launcher called MIUI.ADW launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher.miui&hl=en) was my full time daily launcher but since i started using it on the Note , i see that all the icons on home as well as app drawer are coming way small ,,,,

and i have so decided to do something about this since the developer is not keen in making changes to it ,,,,

I am wanting to fix this myself to use the launcher on its full glory .....ofcourse i cannot and should not distribute the changed code without the developer's permission...i just wanted to know from you (pointers if any) as to where in the code should i be looking to fix this issue with icon size?
[Android General] seahorsepip:
Any way of getting rid of the device check ^^?

this would make it easier and unneeded to edit the build.prop to make it work on a device.
[Android General] Yorzua:
OFF-topic

You are totally off-topic buddy ...

and MIUI.ADW iPhone Launcher.apk is a 3.50€ paid app in the play google store...

Nobody will help you to mod it which it is against xda rules here...

Please remove your post before a MOD will :cool:
[Android General] jcsy:
Just edit it and delete everything, lol

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