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[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Please note, this software is no longer maintained. Due to my hectic work life sadly, I no longer have time for programming. I have attached a copy of the last version to this post.

[ ABOUT ]

Tar To Flashable Zip is a multi-platform utility designed to build flashable Android recoveries from various input formats. The supported input formats are .img from your local filesystem as well as compressed .tar or .tar.md5 archives.

Tar To Flashable Zip runs on Windows XP and newer, Linux/Ubuntu, and on OSX ( supposedly, not tested )

I'll also be putting this utility on my web site within the next couple of days ;)

​

[ REQUIREMENTS ]

Tar To Flashable Zip is written in Python, so it needs Python to be installed on your machine as well.

Windows users will need to install either of the software pairs listed below from their prospective developers or drop down to the "REQUIRED SOFTWARE" section and download the zip archive I'm hosting which contains the first required software pair listed below.

Linux/Ubuntu users should use their update mechanism to update Python and install wxPython to the equivalent of either of the software pairs listed below.

Mac users will need to do what ever they need to do, sorry for the lack of information, to install/update Python to their equivalent of either of the software pairs listed below.

Python 2.7.5 + wxPython 2.8

OR

Python 3.3 + wxPython 2.9 Phoenix ( Snapshot nightly builds )

NOTE::

I feel I must explain why the above softwares are required. For those of you who already know me, I've written a couple tools for Android that run on Windows only as I am a Windows programmer. In any case, I've had several requests to make Linux versions of the same utility apps. Since I'm not a Linux programmer, I was unable to grant those requests.

I'm here to help everyone that I can help. That's just me... That being said, after some reasearch I found Python to be the easiest way for me to be able to help more people with the utilities that I develop. Python will enable me to develop more and more useful utilities for the Android community while requiring less of my time to develop them. So in the end, installing Python is a win - win situation ;)

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[ REQUIRED SOFTWARE ]

Tar To Flashable Zip was written in Python. Therefore the Python interpreter is required. Tar To Flashable Zip's GUI uses wxPython. The archive linked below for Windows users has both Python 2.7.5 and wxPython 2.8. Obviously after extracting the archives contents you need to run Python's installer msi to install Python first. Then install wxPython. The installers will install 32-bit versions of Python and wxPython. This is fine even if you are using a 64-bit machine.

Windows XP and newer users -> python-2.7.5_win32+wxPython-2.8_win32.zip

Linux/Ubuntu users -> Please use your update tool to update Python to 2.7.5 and wxPython 2.8 or update Python to 3.3 and wxPython to 2.9 Phoenix

Mac users -> Please see the "REQUIREMENTS" section above

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[ DOWNLOADS ]

See belowhttp://d-h.st/QFr

​

[ THANKS ]

@CodyF86 - For his Python expertise and beta testing

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] CodyF86:
Works great! Everyone should learn Python btw, it's amazing! :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Android-Andi:
Working on P3110 =) Good work ;)

Waiting for tar.md5 to zip ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Thanks [MENTION=5153662]Android-Andi[/MENTION].

Support for .tar.md5 as well as .IMG files coming soon ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Update available. Check the OP :D

Support for extracting from .tar.md5 archives had been added however there is no checksum verification provided at this time.

View "CHANGELOG.txt" for complete details;
[Miscellaneous Android Development] BalaN83:
What about 64bit Windows 7 users
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Install the 32 bit versions of python and wxpython. I develop on a windows 7 64 bit PC. ;) 32 bit works on 64 bit too :)

Sent from my LG-P509
[Miscellaneous Android Development] easyrider77:
Somewhat new to this stuff so I'm kinda learning as I go, so please be gentle with me :)

I'm not sure what my "mount" point is for my phone, Samsung Epic 4g touch SPH-D710

I am currently looking for a file I can open and look at it to learn this stuff but am not sure where to look or what file to go to.

Only thing I have is a tar file, and it has a zimage file in it (the kernel), it's the EL29 direct boot tar file.

Only 2 files available that I can find and that's the odin one click exe and this tar file, no zips, so I'm not even sure this will work, but I'd sure like to find out.

What I wanna do in short is make a flashable zip of this tar file to use in CWM recovery.

Hope that's not to much info, I always tend to do that

---------- Post added at 12:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:54 AM ----------

Somewhat new to this stuff so I'm kinda learning as I go, so please be gentle with me :)

I'm not sure what my "mount" point is for my phone, Samsung Epic 4g touch SPH-D710

I am currently looking for a file I can open and look at it to learn this stuff but am not sure where to look or what file to go to.

Only thing I have is a tar file, and it has a zimage file in it (the kernel), it's the EL29 direct boot tar file.

Only 2 files available that I can find and that's the odin one click exe and this tar file, no zips, so I'm not even sure this will work, but I'd sure like to find out.

What I wanna do in short is make a flashable zip of this tar file to use in CWM recovery.

Hope that's not to much info, I always tend to do that

I found my mountable according to the files I have as a zip, it shows as /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 and /dev/block/mmcblk0p6.

I've tried putting both those in the recovery mount space and hit convert, but nothing happens.

The file name I am useing is E4GT-EL29-directbootCWM-v3.tar.md5 from rwilco site here http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...ls/Recovery Kernels/GB/Noobnl Direct Boot/TAR

Not sure if that helps or not
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Sorry, currently this tool does not support zImage format. Does your device support fastboot? If so and my memory serves me correctly, fastboot can flash zImage formatted images.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaharakis:
I tried your advice today to convert an .tar.md5 rom to .zip.

Everything worked as you say but the .zip file I'm taking as result is 7.5 mb from a tar.md5 rom 2.02 giga. ..

Is me or something else ? Regards
[Miscellaneous Android Development] brijeshep:
Well this is good!

I tested it successfully... on my Windows XP SP3

I think there is a misunderstanding about this tool. Most of the users think that this tool can convert the whole tar/tar.md5 file to a ROM zip file. Actually it does with recovery.img only.... It's already specified in the thread... but not in the thread title....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
I'm not sure what exactly the problem is. This tool is only supposed to extract "recovery.img" from a .tar.md5 archive and then create a flashable zip. I've never seen a recovery of any kind that is 2+ GB in size. Most recoveries average around 10 MB, give or take a few MB.

Thread title has been update to reflect that this tool is for recoveries only.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaharakis:
No recovery,I tried to make a full rom.tar.md5 file to zip..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Sorry, you'll need to use ODIN to flash a ROM from .tar.md5 archive.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaharakis:
Thank u mate ☺ I know it. I just wanted to make a flashable .zip file of rom to have it in my sdcard .
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MajicDroidPirate:
Reverse?

is it possible to make a flashible zip into a tar? Just curious
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Yes, but not with this utility.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wissmar454:
How to use on Mac

For those who wanna use this on a Mac OS X here is what you do.

Go to:

https://www.python.org/downloads/

Download the 2.7.7 python .dmg.

Mount the .dmg and run the Python.mpkg

Once the installer is done go to your applications folder. There will be a new folder there called Python 2.7.

Open that folder. Inside will be a Python Launcher.app (Looks like a Rocket Ship). The Python preferences window will come up.

Under Settings for file Type, change it from Python Script to Python GUI Script. Close out the preferences.

In the menu bar it should still say Python Launcher. Go to File / Open. Search for the TarToFlashableZip_1.0.0.1 folder you get from the zip you download in the original post. Find the TarToFlashableZip.pyw.

The tool will open. Load in your recovery.img or .tar file. Make sure you have chosen the right recovery partition and hit convert.

Thanks to the op for this tool. Very handy.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Dr.Ghobar:
No way to use it on windows 7?

Hello

Thanks for this tool.

Is there no way to use this tool on windows 7?

Regards

Dr.Ghobar​
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
It requires Python to be installed on your system. I believe I stated such in the OP. This was developed on a computer running Windows 7 Professional...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Dr.Ghobar:
Is PhilZ Touch Recovery 6.40.1 converted to zip, safe to be installed on GalaxyS5830?

shinobisoft

Hello,

I hope you can guide me with the following issue as well:

According to the thread "CWM 6.0.4.8 Advanced Edition / PhilZ Touch Recovery 6.40.1" (http://xdaforums.com/show...2691135&page=2), I tried to install the recovery.img but I encountered problems. No one answered my questions about flashing recovery.img. So I decided to install Philz on my Galaxy GT-S5830 either via flashing zip or flashing .tar.md5 via Odin. But I wonder whether these methods of flashing recovery are safe.

My question that I want to ask you:

Is it safe to to flash through CWM 5 the recovery I convert by your tool, on my Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Thesebax4:
Download link don't working.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] SnowFuhrer:
Does anyone have a download link? It would be much appreciated. Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
See the OP. I added the last version as an attachment. Be warned however, this tool may build a faulty zip as the update-binary, in the /data folder, is from KitKat...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] SnowFuhrer:
So does it still work with kitkat then?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shinobisoft:
Yes. For newer Android versions, I think all that is needed is to replace the update-binary with the update-binary from a newer flashable zip.

Don't quote me tho. I haven't had time to do anything Android or programming related in a couple of years.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bibbed:
I have a PNY 32gb sdcard that's been working perfectly since I picked up the S4 in May. This morning there was a message on my phone saying there isn't an sdcard detected. I've tried popping it in and out several times, rebooting, etc. None of that helped. It's not even visible in recovery. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm stumped.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yutzyscott:
Sometimes sd cards go bad without warning. It's best to keep your important things backed up on your computer. Sounds to me like you need a new card.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bibbed:
Yeah, I guess the obvious next troubleshooting step here is trying a different sdcard (which I don't have now). Just wanted to see if there was a known issue slash easy solution that was out there already. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yutzyscott:
You can try your sd card in your computer before trashing it. You might be able to get it to work long enough to retrieve your saved files.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
Hello Guys,

Android-HD is based on CM10.2 with some modifications.

#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

Features:

- Slimmed down to 130 MB's (Original size 180 MB's.)

- Slimmed down Gapps.

- Themed around the system.

- Changed Bootanimation.

- Build.prop tweaks.

- Removed Trebuchet and changed to Launcher2.apk

Bugs:

- Same as CM10.2

Downloads:

21-09-2013

P7300: Heavy Delay...

26-08-2013

P7310: http://www.mediafire.com/?2wpmrjhc5ipzlac

Slimed down gapps: http://www.mediafire.com/?kn9i332lcvaiemq

Original Gapps: http://d-h.st/9V3

Credits:

C-o-M

Pershoot

AAcount

Cyanogenmod
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] DemonGloom:
Don't forget to fix calls, if you build 3g version before C-o-M updates his repo.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44864858&postcount=95
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] sbdop:
Many Thanks For Next Coming P7300.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] upconvert:
This is a really good ROM. It is pretty fast, and looks nice.

One minor bug, I can't seem to change the lock screen slider shortcuts. I change them, and hit save, but they don't stick. I wonder if it is related to the titanium backup problem where the backups need to be moved to another location?

Other than that, everything is good so far.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
It is a cm10.2 bug
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Pfeffernuss:
On tablets maybe because on my phone it works just like should :silly:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] vegasdavek:
The multitask app soft button doesn't work for me.

---------- Post added at 03:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:54 PM ----------

Update: fixed this by editing the buttons in the system menu. Changed the recent button to the search button and then add the recent button again, problem solved
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] catman2005:
4.0.4 to 4.3 [P7310]

Hi Safariking,

I truly enjoy and appreciate your work.

I install a cleaned ROM from my P7310 about 6 months ago and it works so great didn't want to change it.

Everyone says that 4.3 runs very nice and I would like to give it a try.

Question:

Can I flash with this ROM from your StockRom V6 (nice, smooth and fast) to your new [ROM][4.3][P7310] Android-HD.

Should I do anything extra, than just a normal flash?

Format anything??? (I don't mind if I lose anything)

Thank you for your work!!!!

Catman

:good: :good: :good:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
Yes just install over stockrom v6 but wipe data cache and dalvik cache
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] catman2005:
Thank you,

Sorry, one more thing...is the GPS locking fine, on [ROM][4.3][P7310] Android-HD?

Cat
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
I didnt try it
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Idlekilla:
Do ad-hoc networks work on this?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] steno66:
Hi safariking, maybe is a good idea to let choose user during installation what launcher use, Launcher2, Trebuchet or Nova. In some Rom you can choose via Aroma installer
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Idlekilla:
Adfree doesn't work because it can't mount a partition to write the host file to. Any idea? Some bug with superuser? It states that it's not rooted. Why is that?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
Fix for root:

Go to developer options in settings and search for root acces turn it off and after than turn it on again tick the box by only apps reboot

i don't know about AdFree i don't use it sorry man
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] rfarrah:
Can't find developer options anywhere in settings - can you tell me where I should be seeing it?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Idlekilla:
Settings - about device - tap build number 7 times or so.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] rfarrah:
Ah, of course. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] riccardo_1958:
I did it an I have activated superuser but I have not root access. I have clock word 6.0.2.7. Any help?l
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] riccardo_1958:
I have re installed the room and it do works very well now
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] jedighost:
p7300 planned when?

Dear Safariking, can anything be known about when do you plan to release the P7300 version? I'm seriously interested...
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
Soon when i have time

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9105P
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
I will try to make P7300 today
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] jedighost:
would be great! :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
I have some delay guys
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] bumenoo:
Dear Safariking,

is P7310 have some mobile network data?? :(

because im buy SG p7300.. but the inside of it 7310 :9
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] OmarEinea:
Unfortunately not

the only difference between P7300 and P7310 is that P7300 has 3G (mobile network data)

and P7310 has not .... and of course P7310 is cheaper

so make sure the the one you bought is not P7300 and if it's not you should exchange it with P7300
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] madmaglio:
Tablet UI?

Loving this ROM!

Is there a way to enable tablet UI where the clock and notifications panels are on the bottom?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] upconvert:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2420981
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] madmaglio:
Oh cool thanks! It doesn't seem to be available for this ROM yet but i'll keep an eye out.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] upconvert:
This rom is cm10.2, stripped themed and tweaked. It will work.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] madmaglio:
Thanks, it worked. Much better now. :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] rbreban:
😓

looking forward for 7310
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safariking:
You can wait for a very long time this project is discontinued i dont have this tab anymore
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] rbreban:
:( It's my son's he use it just for playing, I just flash it (^_-)

Sent from my forgotten SM-N900W8
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
Hi all, as the title say's IS THERE ANY porting apps info/guide/help? on xda or anywhere on the net ????

My head hurts from searching the net, and all i can find is that someone is looking for a help for porting apps..

It feel's like it's a top secret, and no one is sharing their knowledge :(

I do not need someone to hold my hand through the process , i just need some basic info/directions .

Or... if there is no relevant "porting info/guide/help.." can someone please give me links of the SAME app -> original (JB 4.2) app and the ported (ICS) app, so that i could learn from comparing the code.

I'm trying to port something from JB 4.2 to ICS 4.0.4

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
So... no one doesn't know how to port... , or it's definitely a top saved "secret of the trade" :)

OK, thank you all.
[Acer Iconia A700 and A510] elegil:
hello

i installed cyanogen 10.1 on my A700 just to enjoy the 4.2.2 miracast option...

but... no miracast option on the display settings...

Tegra 3 is supposed to be compatible no ?

did i miss something ?

everything else seems to be fine, and the cyanogen is a good move anyway but i am curious to know...

thanks for your help
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hiroyuki84:
I currently have an M7 purchased through Chunghwa telecom in Taiwan, reading through the forums i found the list of RUUs and it seems like x.xx.751.x - Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan) should be the correct one for my device - out of curiosity, is this RUU available or has it not been released?

Alternatively, will the generic x.xx.709.x TW-version work?

Furthermore, has anyone been able to start the 709 RUU executable under windows 8 64 bit, it will not run on my computer, not in compatibility mode either.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megasoft78:
Hi guys,

I wrote a simple step by step guide to convert and optimize hd video for our Android device:

http://techcookies.net/how-to-convert-and-optimize-hd-videos-for-your-android-device/

What do you think?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoMileCm7:
How can I do the animations fast ?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Targaeryan:
Go to developer options and change the animation scales to 0.5x (all three). If you haven't activated developer options, go to about phone and tap the build number a few times until it says "...you are a developer".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eetu1923:
Hello everyone, well im not sure why there isnt any support for this phone besides rooting, and im sure a lot of you already know that the Link2sd app not only doesnt work for this device but in fact it bricks it.

I have been trying to resolve this issue with no luck so far... but i have found one interesting place http://sourceforge.net/projects/i1x.motorola/files/i1x/

IN there there are the files to maybe compile a working rom? or try to push the original files to the phone in order to resolve the problem.

Does any of you knows the actual ADB procedure or any other way of doing this?.. also which file should i push to restore what the Link2sd script changed in the first place.?

I hope someone can help out..

thanks..
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] rick83:
Hi,

I would like to know if is there a way to perm on my BT LED without leaving my BT on. Some reg hack ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZeroCGTI:
Hello guys,

I recently found out that the "Kies via Wi-Fi" entry under "Settings>Connections Tab" is causing a FC to "Settings". I guess at a given time I've done something and removed/uninstalled the Kies Bloatware either by using Root Explorer or Titanium Backup, I'm not sure and I can't remember. I've tried to reinstall the "Kies Wi-Fi" app from the Google PlayStore and it did actually installed and found it working, however the nasty shortcut in Settings still causes FC-es. Is there any way to get rid of this entry at all? I don't intend using Kies at all and I'd really like to see that option gone.

I saw a thread in the Dev and Hacking section, however I'm not experienced enough to do it myself, so I ask here for help:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2184207

And these are the files I extracted from my device.. apparently there's no "Settings.apk" in my "/system/app" folder. But there is SecSettings.apk.....

SecSettings.apk - https://www.dropbox.com/s/pbeua595rsym22p/SecSettings.apk

framework-res.apk - https://www.dropbox.com/s/xzog2xfxnc4gsso/framework-res.apk

framework.jar - https://www.dropbox.com/s/t0xawazgheiemxg/framework.jar

framework2.jar - https://www.dropbox.com/s/mb470l2z2epu9vu/framework2.jar

I noticed that in SecSettings.pak > res > xml there is a file called connection_headers.xml which might be the key, but trying to open it with Notepad++ everything was full with meaningless weird symbols, except the 4th row which actually mention "kies via wi-fi".

I'll be very thankful if there's any way to remove this.. "thing" from my phone. I'm not familiar with ADB, but I surely can flash a .zip with CWM. :cyclops:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WhiteSRT69:
faily.. wrong thread.. sorry
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f10a:
Anyone know if TMOUS will carry the Mini?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toyfights:
I have a HTC One bought in the UK on the network Three.

No matter what method I use, from step by step to one click AIO, I get the same problem.

The process pauses on < waiting for device> and won't move any further. The phone is in fastboot, everything required is installed. I'm clueless, is it the network stopping me?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redbull123:
It's not the network. Does your screen say 'FASTBOOT USB'?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllAboutTheCore:
You're 110% sure you have everything installed correctly ... Drivers, Android files etc? I doubt very much that your network is stopping you from unlocking the bootloader, it isn't upto them.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ardmanz:
I'm on three and have s-off and an unlocked bootloader for what it's worth.