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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Trying to get a T-Mobile Note II to connect to the network so I flashed to a custom ROM to see what that would do and that screwed up the IMEI to 0/00. Flashed back to a kinda-stock ROM but that didn't help.

Where can I get a 100% stock ROM that is untouched?

I have the IMEI on the box if theirs another way to fix it, but I'm not buying or making some crazy Ethernet/MicroUSB cable I'd just e-bay it before that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ionic7:
Im confused if it was a tmobile phone why would ypu flash a rom to make it connect, was it not connecting stock? What rom did you flash are you sure its for right phone, how bout a Lil info

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Looking through your post history you have had this issue begore on a phone from deleting system files did you attempt that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
It was ****ed up when I got it, I figured a fresh ROM might fix it but it didn't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ionic7:
Sone one prolly flashed wrong rom on it, search forums for odin download it and you can put it back factory cant find links on mobile, good luck lmk if it works
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2228881

All I can find is that, which isn't want I need. I need 100% out of factory not rooted or any other crap.

EDIT: Finally found stock ROM, still 0/00 IMEI.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JB910:
Here is the complete list

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102380

Try using ODIN to flash back to the oldest odexed rom (fully stock no root). If that one doesn't work, try the other ones. If none of them work you my friend have a $700 5.5" wifi tablet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
if you dont have a imei read thru this and pm me when ur ready...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Link for your IMEI generator is dead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
i have it on my dropbox
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Not their either.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
it got deleted somehow i found it on my pc here you go https://www.dropbox.com/s/b4xc7uw5u6dj1gf/sgs3.nv.gen.zip.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Thanks I'll give it a try!

Seem's my Antivirus is deleting it, false positive?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
yea you need to disable anti virus... without a doubt false positive

Where it says Dial *#7284# and select "Qualcomm USB Settings" "RMNET + DM + MODEM". on the note its actually RNDIS+DM+MODEM to find the port of your phone let the rdnis ect. drivers install then, right click computer>> manage>>device manager>>ports
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
"Failed, phone does not answer."

EDIT: Got it was on wrong port, written successfully and restarting now...

EDIT: Well got the IMEI back but still "Not registered on network."

I know the number is clean because I checked with T-Mobile myself.

Tried to unlock using this method since before it only picked up AT&T but I never get the "[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ" option.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2176721

Also it is showing 3 bars even though it says im not registered on network. It's reading the sim because it shows my phone number and all that and It's the same SIM I am using in my other phone which works just fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] aje863:
Let me know how it goes I have a friend who's note and his imei shows 0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
It worked perfectly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rhiannon224:
Call T Mobile and have them refresh your network connection. Maybe you need to get a new SIM card.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] krazeekirk:
To get that option you have to odin back the original software that came with the phone before all of the updates
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Now odin back to stock using one of these, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102380 also press the thanks button its ok
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kozmo21:
Yep, thanks button still works :silly:... and it didn't even hurt. :victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
As im sure you know that wasnt directed at everyone manily the op since I saw that hes "new" .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kozmo21:
I know. I was just hoping it might help him take the hint :rolleyes: ... and he's been here a year now, he should know to hit the thanks when people take time to respond to his questions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mightymike889:
Bro it rly sounds like Ur imei might be blocked? Did u buy the fone straight from tmobile? Or thru online
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Ok so the phone SHOULD be unlocked now so that shouldn't be an issue. Yet it still won't connect to T-Mobile.

I check here and the number comes up clean. http://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx

Searching

If I use "Search Now" it will only bring up AT&T.

SIM is being read just fine, and I can swap it right onto my other phone and have no problems connecting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] statuzz:
Stop trying to fix that blocked phone and hit the thanks of all the people that are trying to help ur hurted butt
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mightymike889:
Did u or did u not buy it brand new from where ever? Or did u buy bit off some1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
he said it was a t mobile note 2 running on att so sounds like he bought it from a "friend"

\ well at least i helped him get the imei back
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JB910:
Ding! Sounds to me like his "friend" didn't pay his bill :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Like I've said before, I called T-Mobile myself and the IMEI comes up clean.

Also I got it off e-bay which is where it's going right back to!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
good well at least your not ass out :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jeweladdict:
do you know what rom was flashed to cause it to go to 0/00?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Woops free thanks lol.... he tried to unlock it using a something he had no business using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42677775
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
It was gone long before I tried that method of unlocked, which I got to work on a different ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
In addition to rewriting your IMEI, did you try writing back an NV items backup?

This is the one I used to get my T889V back in operation after a corruption incident.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/8y2w7cczqtyx89w/deeznutz1977_T889_full_nv_backup_imei_removed.zip
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Not sure what that is, nor how to do it so no I have not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
You rewrote your IMEI with NV_reader_writer correct? Use this tool (or better yet EFS Professional as it sends the SPC code which'll make a number of additional settings write properly) with the included text file. They're the remainder of the phone's cellular radio settings. Although on second thought, it may be preferable to have an NV items backup made from a phone with the latest T-Mobile T889 modem update instead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] epicelite:
Well if you find a newer phone's file let me know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Darkshado how you been I saw all the newer stuff posted in the s3 forums. but all the download links have been removed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
[MENTION=2718324]deeznutz1977[/MENTION] doing alright!

I had trouble the other day downloading another copy of NV_reader_writer as well, but EFS Professional (don't be fooled by the name, it's a free program, btw) can also do the trick. It handles the same text files, and you can type in the IMEI and write it directly as well. (No copy-paste support in the text field iirc though.)

deeznutz1977, if you've upgraded your phone to the MD1 modem, would you be so kind as to make another backup, removing your IMEI as you did last time?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Of course I can. No problem im always willing to help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrej201:
use the rewrite the imei program
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tu3218:
I just unlocked and rooted my nexus 7. Interested in buying a ps3 controller to play some shooting games and racing games. My Xbox 360 broke months ago and I Dont have the money to buy a new one right now. Plus with new systems coming out soon, no sense in buying one anyway.

But is it worth it? With using a gaming console controller, does playing games on the nexus 7 play similar to a console? Mainly in terms of gameplay.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
It's worth it.

Some games can barely played without controller.

7 inch are too big for most hands and shooter like mc4 will be a lot better playable.

ofcourse not all games support controller, but a lot.

Sent from my

phone
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scream4cheese:
You can just buy a after market game PS3/Xbox controller.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fluttershy:
Hi guys,

so I sent my mobile phone in to samsung because of some problems including random reboots. They fixed every problem so I thought I can go ahead and install a custom rom again. I installed jelly bam but had random reboots so I thought it is because the rom is broken somehow so I installed cyanogen mod.. But I have the same problem there, too.

I wiped dalvik cache and formatted system, cache and data before installing the rom... i read somewhere that it could be a virus so i checked with avg but no results... what else could be the problem of the random reboots
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
Why APK-Multitool?​

Yeah, why not just apktool or VTS (Virtuous Ten Studio)

But, when working with certain system apk files, there is a feature of APK Multitool that comes in very handy and that is, making a keep folder and asking you to delete stuff which you modded to then make an apk file. Certain files in apk do not need to be touched which can be easily controlled by APK Multitool.

Note: This is no way against VTS in any form

As I was making a guide which ensured least amount of errors, I chose APK Multitool, because we can easily fix those known errors od Status Bar disappearing or this and that :victory:

apktool is very minimalistic but not too user friendly for a newbie. And it may return with huge amount of errors if not used correctly.

So, APK Multitool is a perfect balance in between simplicity and work power
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
FAQ
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
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Last One left
[Android Software Development] Unnamed.Ace.User:
Awesome guide areeb..

Will include this guide in the index for sure

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[Android Software Development] DD-Ripper:
Will be a great guide for me :D
[Android Software Development] SXUsr:
Great guide. :)
[Android Software Development] prboy1969:
Good info. Nice work :good:
[Android Software Development] krazzyvishal:
This is a good guide, very good one. But, I've found that the latest APK Multi Tool doesn't work for Android 4.2.2 apks.

Does this one work? Any solution?
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
Thanks for notifying

You can try downloading this - http://d-h.st/cze and replacing the previous files with the new files in others folder

It's by Rizal Lovin from his guide here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2195680

Or you can notify the bug (if it's a bug ;) ) here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
[Android Software Development] Hpsgill:
Best theming guide i ever seen

i love ur ,9 pngs method and how u explained us more deeply about them

Thanks
[Android Software Development] SXUsr:
Try some of the suggestions in my guide. Link below. :)

From me to you.
[Android Software Development] deathviper:
great guide for starters

all hail to areeb
[Android Software Development] dully79:
Here's what i do if i want to keep the .9.png border intact:

Open my .9.png.

Select>All.

Select>Modify>Border. Set width at 1 pixel.

Select>Inverse.

Edit>Cut.

Edit>Paste special>Paste in place.

Layer>Arrange>Send to back.

This splits the the border from the image allowing you to edit the image freely without affecting the 9patch.

I'll attach my action i created to automate the process.

Extract the action from the zip.

Window>Actions.

Select dropdown menu.

Load actions> select split.9.atn

One final thing. Photoshop has no problems with the .9.png extension. When you save your image (save for web) it will show as .png, just insert .9 into the name. I've never had a problem.:good:
[Android Software Development] ab-samy:
Appreciate! Great guide :)
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
Thanks for suggestions :)

About last thing, I never said anything about Photoshop having problems with .9.png files :)

Maybe words appeared different from what they meant :)
[Android Software Development] dully79:
Sorry, my bad. I didn't mean it had problems. What I was trying to say is you can just add the .9 without any problems.:)

Normally I just copy the nines into a separate folder, work on them, then when saving double click and replace. Doesn't save much time with a handful, but when you have quite a lot it all adds up. Plus you still have the originals incase of an error.
[Android Software Development] SXUsr:
I think you're using a step or two more than you need to layer the border, and to save I just merge the layers, save and close. :)
[Android Software Development] dully79:
What steps are they? When it's automated using the action it takes less than a second.

Everyone has their own technique, personally I think merging layers and saving is redundant as they are merged when saved.
[Android Software Development] SXUsr:
True, but you still need to setup a folder, copy and paste images into it etc. How I do it...

Open .9

Left click and select the whole image inside the border.

Layer via cut

Edit

Merge

Save and Close.

But that way you still need a couple more steps than necessary, but like you say, we all have our own way, so just sharing mine. :)
[Android Software Development] srt99:
now this is where i got confused....

i was editing systemui.apk

i edited a xml file and replaced a smali

now when i press 11 to compile the apk, it ask me if i wanted to copy additional file to ensure minimum errors... i pressed y for yes,

then it extracted all files and it just finished..i mean it didn't ask anything about keep folder..

to test this if the edited apk worked or not, i flashed it and rebooted the phone but there was no difference..

i wiped cache and dalvik cache too..

also the apk was decompiled successfully as it ha apktool.yml file in folder..

so what could b the reason that there was no difference in apk after flashing?

and why didn't i was aked about keep folder ?
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
Replied on whatsapp :)
[Android Software Development] ProGTXjay:
sir i cant find this one

Now place the apk you want to edit in place-apk-here-for-modding

where can i see this thanks
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
You will find it if you've extracted APK Multitool
[Android Software Development] ProGTXjay:
already extracted here i post screenshot
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
I think you don't have read the guide carefully :)

It's clearly written to run Setup.bat first and to install framework files!
[Android Software Development] ProGTXjay:
already did that =(

after doing that i see 1.apk and the other
[Android Software Development] srt99:
you are not doing it correctly...

run setup

then press "3"

and hit enter

then put the apk in

place-apk-here-for-modding folder

and run script
[Android Software Development] vjbittu7:
great tutorial, may be now I'll make some themes
[Android Software Development] funky0308:
One TIP or just a way how I'm editing 9.png.

I, of course, decompile apk and open 9.png in PhotoShop.

I add layer, to be precise I duplicate layer and edit it.

Then delete everything what I'm not planning to use (with a rubber tool).

Save as png (.9.png) and recompile apk and everything works without using patching tools ;)

You can add many layers and repeat procedure - your markers will stayed untouched as long as you don't mess with a first layer ;)

Sony changed a way of creating calling button in Phonebook.apk, in 4.1.2 and ICS those were plain png, now we have 9.png's and here's a sample how I changed color of it, using method I wrote above.
[Android Software Development] Anang_Galih:
Great guide sir

Hit THANKS if I help you

Xperia Neo --> MIUI
[Android Software Development] fly4awhtgye:
Just the thread I have been looking for. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] mathan7:
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java version "1.7.0_65"

Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_65-b20)

Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 24.65-b04, mixed mode)

I: Baksmaling...

I: Loading resource table...

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException: String ind

ex out of range: -29

at java.lang.String.substring(Unknown Source)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.StringBlock.outputStyleTag(StringBlock.java

:194)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.StringBlock.getHTML(StringBlock.java:171)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readValue(ARSCDecoder.java:227)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:182)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:170

)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:135)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:11

0)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:83)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:49)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibRes

ources.java:491)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.jav

a:74)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.jav

a:66)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:50)

at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.getResTable(ApkDecoder.java:189)

at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:114)

at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:146)

at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:77)

Press any key to continue . . .
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
You edited a string in source which was read in the code and now is larger than the maximum allowed characters.
[Android Software Development] mathan7:
ok how to decompile it help me
[Android Software Development] aalakib07:
Great Guide :thumbup:
[Android Software Development] wileout:
Stupid question but can this be done on ubuntu or is this guide just for windows?
[Android Software Development] iamareebjamal:
For any operating system. Linux will have corresponding changes like there'll be sh files instead of bat ones, etc
[Android Software Development] garymoody2014:
Thanks sharing.... Awesome guide
[Android Software Development] kirito9:
[MENTION=6897465]PillzP[/MENTION] Another great theming guide :good:
[Android Software Development] Conito11:
If I want to decompile SecSettings.apk and framework.jar do I need to install framework-res.apk too ? The only thing i need is edit some smali files. Is this guide useful for that? If not can anyone recommend another one?

Thanks you guys.
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
if you just wana edit smali , then just pull classes.dex and use backsmali to decompile that
[Android Software Development] Conito11:
Nice but how to do that?
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
create a new folder in c:/

place baksmali.jar , smali.jar, apk into it

now use 7zip to open apk and extract classes.dex into the new folder

and now open terminal into that same folder

and type

java -jar baksmali.jar -o classout/ classes.dex

that should give you the classout folder

make changes

when your done

java -Xmx512M -jar smali.jar classout/ -o new-classes.dex

this will give you a file called newclasses.dex

replace it in the apk and rename it to classes.dex

try searching on xda , there are alot of guides available
[Android Software Development] Conito11:
Thanks very much, my last. .. where can I get this jar files?
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
dude you should learn to search on google / xda , they are like every where
[Android Software Development] anonymou21:
How use baksmali and smali jar ?
[Android Software Development] dicksteele:
Step 1: Put your right hand on your mouse

Step 2: Scroll up and read the posts above yours.
[Android Software Development] bravonova:
really ultimate guide :good: :good:
[Android Software Development] marcofelixiano:
Thank you for your guide...

I need some help ... i have not experience on this job...

I try to install an old system app on my htc m8.

The system app is "htcmirrorlinkserver", because it work only the first versione (3.10.54) , but on android 6 it's possible to install only the newest( 3.10.65 ... 3.10.68). I've rotted my M8 to delete system app , but when i try to install the old one , error appear... i try to install it from adb (-r -d option) but the reason is: "SDK 21 doesn't support runtime permissions but the old target SDK 23 does". I've tried to decompile, it's ok i have small file , also jar file (dex2jar). bur now i don't how proceed to change sdk library or some else to installe app on android 6.

Do you have tips or help for me?

thankyou

Marco
[Android Software Development] dic1911:
i dont think this is the right thread to ask this question, u should head for Apktool thread

btw, why not have a look at AndroidManifest.xml before asking?
[Android Software Development] marcofelixiano:
thankyou...

i saw androidmanifest.xml

old version ( for android 5):

new version (for android 6):

i don't know how recompile (if it's possible) with sdk 23 , the old one apk..
[Android Software Development] Jubbard:
Thanks so much
[Android Software Development] O's:
How to edit xmls/swap in-call ui features

I'm on a Note 2 running Eclipse ROM, and I'd like to swap in-call buttons in InCallUI.apk. Eventually I plan to have Camera instead of Bluetooth, but I'd like to start by learning how to switch Record back to Add Call. I decompiled InCallUi.apk, and there's too many files to know where to start.

The Add Call files are already in the apk, so how do I simply disable Record and reenable Add Call?

THANKS!
[Android Software Development] Devil.Wang:
Wow, great guide for me
[Android Software Development] Kurogasa7:
The a lot
[Android Software Development] HritikSH:
Great Guide
[Android Software Development] Ramadhanarya728:
Good article

Thanks
[Android Software Development] dhannyell:
Thank you for your guide.
[Android Software Development] Karthickdj:
thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TeraXimoS:
Hi guys

My friend has a Galaxy Ace running Froyo 2.2, everything went so OK till he tried to update into Gingerbread 2.3.4 via Odin & cooper

Device boots well and everything is smoothly good, but when he tried to access WiFi, it not works yet!!! The Bluetooth stopped working too

Tried to give him another version of GB 2.3.6 also flashable via Odin, nothing changed!! Tried to flash 4.2.2 CyanogenMod, thinking it's a Kernel issue, nothing changed too :( still not working

any help?!!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper The Ripper:
Flash a fresh stock via Odin and then do wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition ;) if it doesn't work you could try to flash CF-Root b84 kernel over android gingerbread it contains useful libs and wifi modules
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TeraXimoS:
Recently he told me something strange!!!

he flashed CyanogenMod 4.2.2 without being rooted yet!!! only custom recovery was installed.... can it be strange??
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper The Ripper:
No, but I don't like this method CM roms are pre-rooted ;)