[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
I'm disappointed to hear...

I know why the modified framework-res.apk was smaller than the original. The reason is, that the arsc file is stored without compression, while the modified apk generated by apktool contains the the same file deflated. Some other differences in compression are also present. The arsc file is significant in size and well compressible.

I assembled a modified apk with a stored (non-deflated) arsc file. Endless boot loop. The boot loops further compared to TriangleAway (in that case it only showed the first N7102 logo again and again). With this one it gets further, reaches the Samsung animated logo. I suspect, that I'm not capable of properly signing the apk. Where can I have the proper pem and key file for signing it? I have a feeling, that a testkey or a selfsigned certificate is not enough. Where can I find the cert used for signing the original ROM apk?

Nevertheless, I upgraded the firmware to ZCAMA3. I also confirm, that it's 4.1.1 and still vulnerable to Exynos bug. I'm not a version freak. I just want to use the device camera without leaving the device open to the bug. I don't understand if they release a new ROM why they wouldn't incorporate the Exynos fix like it was told to be done for SIII and ordinary NoteII?

BTW:

I've heard some of you still use third party SMS app, with adverse interactions. I have the contact names displayed for both the dialer, the phone and the message app. I've made these modifications to feature.xml:

-<Country></Country>
-<CountryISO></CountryISO>
+<Country>Hungary</Country>
+<CountryISO>HU</CountryISO>

-<CscFeature_Message_DisableOptionAttachLocation>true</CscFeature_Message_DisableOptionAttachLocation>
-<CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuSmsInputMode>true</CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuSmsInputMode>
-<CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBChannel>true</CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBChannel>
-<CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBLanguage>true</CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBLanguage>
+<CscFeature_Message_DisableOptionAttachLocation>false</CscFeature_Message_DisableOptionAttachLocation>
+<CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuSmsInputMode>false</CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuSmsInputMode>
+<CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBChannel>false</CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBChannel>
+<CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBLanguage>false</CscFeature_Message_DisableMenuCBLanguage>

-<CscFeature_Message_DisablePhoneNumberFormattingInMsg>true</CscFeature_Message_DisablePhoneNumberFormattingInMsg>
+<CscFeature_Message_DisablePhoneNumberFormattingInMsg>false</CscFeature_Message_DisablePhoneNumberFormattingInMsg>

-<CscFeature_Contact_DisableMergeWithGoogle>true</CscFeature_Contact_DisableMergeWithGoogle>
-<CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>true</CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>
-<CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleTalk>true</CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleTalk>
+<CscFeature_Contact_DisableMergeWithGoogle>false</CscFeature_Contact_DisableMergeWithGoogle>
+<CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>false</CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>
+<CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleTalk>false</CscFeature_Contact_DisableGoogleTalk>

-<CscFeature_Contact_DisableMenuNameOrder>true</CscFeature_Contact_DisableMenuNameOrder>
+<CscFeature_Contact_DisableMenuNameOrder>false</CscFeature_Contact_DisableMenuNameOrder>

-<CscFeature_Contact_EnableDialerSearchList4China>true</CscFeature_Contact_EnableDialerSearchList4China>
+<CscFeature_Contact_EnableDialerSearchList4China>false</CscFeature_Contact_EnableDialerSearchList4China>

-<CscFeature_Calendar_EnableLocalHolidayDisplay>CHINA</CscFeature_Calendar_EnableLocalHolidayDisplay>
+<CscFeature_Calendar_EnableLocalHolidayDisplay>HUNGARY</CscFeature_Calendar_EnableLocalHolidayDisplay>

-<CscFeature_Calendar_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>true</CscFeature_Calendar_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>
+<CscFeature_Calendar_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>false</CscFeature_Calendar_DisableGoogleMapIntegration>

-<CscFeature_Clock_DisableAccWeatherInfo>true</CscFeature_Clock_DisableAccWeatherInfo>
-<CscFeature_Clock_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>true</CscFeature_Clock_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>
+<CscFeature_Clock_DisableAccWeatherInfo>false</CscFeature_Clock_DisableAccWeatherInfo>
+<CscFeature_Clock_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>false</CscFeature_Clock_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>

-<CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>true</CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>
-<CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableChinaSns>false</CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableChinaSns>
-<CscFeature_MiniDiary_EnableLocalSns>China</CscFeature_MiniDiary_EnableLocalSns>
+<CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>false</CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableGoogleLocationInfo>
+<CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableChinaSns>true</CscFeature_MiniDiary_DisableChinaSns>
+<CscFeature_MiniDiary_EnableLocalSns>Hungary</CscFeature_MiniDiary_EnableLocalSns>

-<CscFeature_Dialer_PhonebookNdigitsMatching>false</CscFeature_Dialer_PhonebookNdigitsMatching>
+<CscFeature_Dialer_PhonebookNdigitsMatching>true</CscFeature_Dialer_PhonebookNdigitsMatching>

-<CscFeature_RIL_CallerIdMatchingDigit>11</CscFeature_RIL_CallerIdMatchingDigit>
+<CscFeature_RIL_CallerIdMatchingDigit>9</CscFeature_RIL_CallerIdMatchingDigit>

-<CscFeature_Web_DisableRedirectionChooser>true</CscFeature_Web_DisableRedirectionChooser>
-<CscFeature_Web_DisableGoogleInBrowserSearchEngine>true</CscFeature_Web_DisableGoogleInBrowserSearchEngine>
+<CscFeature_Web_DisableRedirectionChooser>false</CscFeature_Web_DisableRedirectionChooser>
+<CscFeature_Web_DisableGoogleInBrowserSearchEngine>false</CscFeature_Web_DisableGoogleInBrowserSearchEngine>

I still haven't found the name order menu in contacts. Please let me know where it should be if you know. Regards: Dw.