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[HTC One X+] Tazmaniiac:
Hey guys I just wanted to ask whether there are better batteries for the HOX+.

With better I mean a higher capacity, I read somewhwere that there are better ones for Galaxy Notes,

maybe there are similar ones for our phones. Also I read in another post that a new battery fixed the bug that the last 15-20% are drained in a few mminutes. Is that always the case?
[HTC One X+] /\/\:
It is not easy to replace HOX's battery. I read somewhere that it is possible to mount a much bigger battery, but the phone will look ugly after that heh. Maybe you should think about a powerbank instead? Those things are promising.
[HTC One X+] Tazmaniiac:
I know that it isn't going to be that easy, but I have to replace my screen anyways, so I would have the chance to switch the battery at the same time. I already got a powerbank and a solar charger, but an even better batterie would be awesome tho. What I'm looking for are not those batteriewhich are bigger than the regular ones (wouldn't fit in the HOX anyways). I look for something with a bigger capacity, but I haven't found anything on amazon yet
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] edrin:
I have a Wizard and I consider buying a Universal pda-phone. My Wizard never disappointed me, just processor speed in some applications and in some calling circumstances. I like at Universal VGA screen, but I hear many bad words about stability.

Can you help me to make a decision?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] PDAholic:
Edrin, there's alot of posts on this subject, so you can easily find more info without waiting for others to reply.

I have a universal and an apache, which is a wizard with an antenna and a faster processor. If you like the form factor of the wizard, you would like the Apache, presuming you have edge networking available to you.

The universal has an awesome screen. Stability is not an issue with mine, most of the bugs have been worked out. The universal is much, much heavier. You do notice the difference (5-6 oz vs 10-11 oz). The keyboard is second to none on the Universal. Regular SD is cheap. Love the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Bottomline, if those points above make a difference, then go for it. However, if size and weight are a problem, I suggest you overclock and you'll get very similar performance to the Universal/Apache phones (so I've heard!).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] pinhead:
If you browse the web a great deal, work in Outlook/Pocket Informant/PIM often, use Excel, or do anything else for which is helpful to fit more information on the screen you will truly enjoy the Universal. However, you have to carry it around and it is big. I am ok with it since I also have a Qtek 9100 for those times when the 9000 is just too large. Every once in a while the Universal will hang while I am on the web looking around, so,ething my Wizard has never done, but aside from that it is quite stable.

I simply LOVE the size and layout of the keyboard compared to the Wizard. The VGA screen running in true VGA mode makes this thing into a mini-laptop. I get questions from quite a few people about it every time I fly...
[Android Software Development] kermage:
APK Tools --

"A complete fresh tool developed from scratch; inspired by existing tools available out there."

INFO: Pushed to GitHub

SCREENSHOTS​

Requirements:

Java JDK/JRE

Android SDK

BRAIN! ^_^

Features:

Faster and easier APK handling (GUI Version) -- supports drag and drop file; access files anywhere

All-in-one (ADB Push/Pull, Extract, Optimize, Zip, Sign, Zipalign, Install, Decompile, Compile...)

Based on latest available tools

Great user interaction; less prone to errors (More information and warning during operation)

Works everytime and anywhere (No problem with paths and filename containing spaces or weird characters)

Log activities with time stamp and use date as log filename

Install and use of framework with custom tags

Generate and sign APKs with own private key (Android market supported)

Switch between apktool versions (2.0.0b9 & 1.5.2)

Many more . . . Check for yourself! ;D

To Do:

Log activities with time and date headers - Done

Install framework with custom tags - Done

Generate own private key with android market support - Done

Sign APKs with the generated private key - Done

GUI version with drop file support - Done

Switch between APKTOOL versions - Done

Post a feature request or suggestion

here

.​

Instructions:

Extract "APK Tool v#.##.zip"

Execute "APK Tools.exe"

Necessary files and folders are installed automatically every launch if not found.

Place APKs to be modded inside "APK Files" folder.

All extracted or decompiled APKs are found in "Projects" folder.

Generated private keys are located in "OUTPUT" folder.

Zipped, signed, zipaligned and/or compiled projects are found in "OUTPUT" folder.

* Testers would be much appreciated to keep the tool stable.

** If possible, post full info regarding bugs encountered

here

.

*** Let's try to fix issues / errors ASAP. THANKS!!!

DOWNLOADS:

Direct

(XDA)

Mirror v1.00

(MediaFire)

Mirror v1.50

(MediaFire)

Mirror v2.00

(MediaFire)

Mirror v3.00

(MediaFire)

Mirror v3.50

(MediaFire)

Rate and post a review

here

.​

CREDITS:

Google for Overall HELP and Android Tools

Brut.all / iBotPeaches for apktool

jesusfreke for smali/backsmali

deanlee3 for roptipng

Igor Pavlov for 7zip

Yorzua for signapk

XDA:DevDB Information

APK Tools (GUI Version), Tool/Utility for the Android General

Contributors

kermage

Source Code: https://github.com/kermage/APK-Tools

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 3.50

Stable Release Date: 2014-05-23

Created 2014-04-27

Last Updated 2015-08-01
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Changelogs

v3.50

( 05/23/14 )

GUI fixes and adjustments

Fixed ADB push and pull locations

Fixed Compile option not signing original signature

Added option to copy over original files after compile

Added ADB install option

​

v3.00

( 05/21/14 )

GUI version (faster and easier handling) -- supports drag and drop file

Access files anywhere (not limited to APK Files folder)

Switch between apktool versions (2.0.0b9 & 1.5.2)

Improved error detection and logging capability

Multiple tweaks and rework to codes

​

v2.00

( 05/07/14 )

Generate own private key with android market support

Sign APKs with the generated private key

More tweaks and fixes to code

Improved launcher script

​

v1.50

( 05/03/14 )

Log activities with time stamp and use date as log filename

Install and use of framework with custom tags

Minor tweaks and fixes to code

​

v1.00

( 04/27/14 )

Initial release

​
[Android Software Development] kermage:
FAQ

-RESERVED-
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
just about to try this out ;)

thanks alot :highfive:
[Android Software Development] kermage:
will be glad to hear a feedback.. :o
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
this my friend is a superb tool , really really easy to use and a must for the newbies.... thanks alot for the tool , il just add this to my signature to spread the word :)
[Android Software Development] kermage:
:good: THANKS MATE! :highfive:
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
il keep testing more and will let you know :D
[Android Software Development] kermage:
You just made my day... ;) -signature :good:
[Android Software Development] Omar1c:
Very great tool simple and easy to use definitely noob friendly thanks man found a sort of bug maybe a typo but when you set decompile mode to sources it decompiled the resources instead. same goes for when you set decompile mode to resources it will decompile sources instead.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
I will check this..thanks :good:

Update
[Android Software Development] SXUsr:
Thanks, not tried it yet but will add a link to it in my guide. :)
[Android Software Development] AxAtAx:
Easy as it gets, nice work, test went well for me.....thank you for this, it will make it easier for sure....great work!!!:good::good:
[Android Software Development] kermage:
that would be great!.. thanks :good:
[Android Software Development] anticor248:
So much thanks man. This is exactly what I need. I am following the post.
[Android Software Development] nasroed:
hai [MENTION=5704750]kermage[/MENTION].. Glad to see apk tool thread with up to date post from the maker..

but lil bit problem occuring to me..

how to operate this tool..

I cant even installing framework. It says error. Whereas "APK tools" folder have been moved to C:/Windows/ directory.. (Before I move it into windows dir, the launcher even continously says "APK files folder EMPTY, although obviously I have put some files there)

I've try the latest apktool 2.0.0 beta9

It works with apk that need multiple dependencies (in my case, Xperia SP FW .201, using framework-res.apk & semcgenericuxpres.apk)

it suceed to decompile. But I get an error "PathNotFound apktool.yml" while recompile..

thanks in advance
[Android Software Development] kermage:
UPDATE!

APK Tools v1.50

Changelog:

Log activities with time stamp and use date as log filename

Install and use of framework with custom tags

Minor tweaks and fixes to code

DOWNLOADS:

Direct

(XDA)

Mirror

(MediaFire)

Instructions:

Extract "APK Tool v1.50.zip"

Execute "Launcher.exe"
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Extract the downloaded ZIP file anywhere you want.

Execute the Launcher.exe. (necessary files and folders will be installed automatically.)

Select a task by entering the option number. Play around. ;)

You dont need to move any folders created by the APK Tools Launcher (APK Files, Logs, Projects, OUTPUT).

This is weird, the tool should list all .apk files found under "APK Files" folder. (even filename containing spaces or weird characters)

Try to install frameworks and decode again, then check if the apktool.yml file exist in "Projects" folder.

If NOT, then it is not SUCCESSFULLY decompiled and you should import all the needed frameworks.

Or is it already a modified/themed app?

If YES, you should try to decompile the stock app. It's almost impossible to work with already themed/modified app
[Android Software Development] kermage:
UPDATE!

APK Tools v2.00

Changelog:

Generate own private key with android market support

Sign APKs with the generated private key

More tweaks and fixes to code

Improved launcher script

DOWNLOADS:

Direct

(XDA)

Mirror

(MediaFire)

Instructions:

Extract "APK Tool v2.00.zip"

Execute "APK Tools.exe"
[Android Software Development] friedrich420:
Once again im late to the party ;)

This is AWESOME my man and THANK YOU!!!

I just saw it and got really excited and i will take it for a test drive :)

I cant even express how much I appreciate the peole who create tools for us!!

You are the real heroes behind most of us "devs" :good::good:
[Android Software Development] kermage:
You're WELCOME! Always a pleasure to share and help. :angel:

Please do come back with the test results :p

Thank you for the appreciation :good:
[Android Software Development] Er. Aditya:
v2.0 is a hoooooooooooot babe , awsum work thankyou superhero :D:cowboy::good:
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Oh my.... :o THANK YOU!
[Android Software Development] cristicaras:
Hello Sir. My name is Chris,from Romania. I tried to install APK Tools v2.00, but can not. Error that appears in the picture attached. I use Windows XP SP2. Please help me. Thanks in advance. Best regards.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Sorry, I never had the chance to test it on WinXP. I'll check on this later. :o

UPDATE
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Hello?

I hope you guys are enjoying the latest version of APK Tools (v2.00) :D.

I have a quick question: "Should the development of APK Tools stop at v2.00?" As it is already

stable

:angel:, and I currently don't have anything on my "

TO DO List

" :(.

Please feel free to post a feature request or suggestion

here

,

or post full info regarding bugs encountered

here

,

and maybe rate and post a review

here

.

THANK YOU! :good:​
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
I have downloaded the windows v2.00 from 2 different sources, and both are giving error messages when trying to extract tge files. I am getting 'Can not open file C:\Users\Desktop\APK Tools v2.00.zip as archive'??? And ' windows cannot open the folder. The compressed (zipped) folder C:\Users\Downloads\APK Tools v2.00.zip is invalid'??
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Broken/Corrupted download, try disabling your AV and download it again or bypass download managers.. (I checked the links, it is perfectly fine) ;)
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
I am downloading it from my phone, because that is the only internet I have at the moment. Is that why it won't work/extract?
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Transfering the downloaded file from phone to PC might caused the problem. Try viewing the ZIP file in your phone and see if you got no errors, then try again in windows.
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
Thanks. I managed to extract the zip on my phone using root explorer. I have installed the exe, but when I installed framework-res.apk, the command prompt disappeared. How can I can the command prompt back up?

---------- Post added at 08:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:08 PM ----------

I managed to get the command prompt back up, but when I am trying to install the framework-res.apk I am getting a error. I type in 21 to install the framework, then I get this message *NOTE* this will overwrite installed frameworks. *NOTE*

Enter <Y> to continue operations'. I type in 'Y', and get ' APK Files Folder-----1> framework-res.apk

2> twframework-res.apk

3> return to main menu

Framework to be installed? I then type in '1', then I get 'enter <Y> to tag framework-res.apk', so I type in 'Y', it then says 'example: APK Tools

Enter framework-res.apk tag name:', which I then type in APK files because that is where I put the 2 framework apk's, I then get the message 'The sytem cannot find the path specified.

Installing framework-res.apk with APK files tag... ERROR!

Press any key to continue . . .'

Any idea what I am doing wrong? This whole apktool thing is really starting to do my head in!!! :eek: I just want the damn thing installed/working so I can edit some system apps!!! :(

---------- Post added at 09:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

I extracted the APK Tools exe on my desktop, so that is where all of the folders are. Should it have been extracted/opened somewhere else?
[Android Software Development] kermage:
No, APK Tools should work anywhere as long as its necessary files and folders are in the same directory.

Example:

...\Desktop\APK Tools.exe

...\Desktop\APK Files

...\Desktop\Logs

...\Desktop\OUTPUT

...\Desktop\Projects

...\Desktop\tools

Option#21 finds the "APK Files" folder and managed to list frameworks under it right? So this should'nt give you an error "The sytem cannot find the path specified.", if you have not moved "framework-res.apk" anywhere else prior to the tool installing the framework.
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
When it asks me to tag the framework I am trying install, what do I tag it with? I have tried Desktop\APK Files (where the apks are located), but it keeps giving me a error ' the system cannot find the path specified.

Installing framework-res.apk with Desktop\APK Files tag . . . ERROR!

Press any key to continue . . '

Why do you have to tag apks you are trying to install? Do you need a working internet connection for this program to work, or does it work offline without a internet connection?

---------- Post added at 11:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 AM ----------

And yes, all files and folders are installed on my desktop. It also shows all of the apk's in the APK Files folder, it just wont let me 'tag' them because it keeps saying it cant find the path specified.

I have been having loads of trouble installing different versions of apktool. It is ridiculously hard to install it and get it working. It has stressed me out no end. No one seems to know what is wrong???
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Tag does not mean to specify where the framework is located and tagging framework is really optional. You may want to skip it by entering character other than "Y" or simply hitting "Enter", and the tool does not need an internet connection in order to work.

I think your problem is not this tool related; I have never encountered that error. Maybe try running the tool in admin mode.
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
I have tried running it as administrator, but still the same errors. I am on the verge of smashing my laptop up!!!! I just don't understand what the problem is!!!!!

---------- Post added at 12:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:15 PM ----------

No, I think I do know what the problem is. I recently did a factory reset on my 3 year old laptop, putting it back to how it was fresh out of the box. I have no internet connection, so I haven't been able to install all of the updates. Could that be the reason apktool wont work on my computer?
[Android Software Development] kermage:
As long as you got java installed, it should be fine..

Do you get this? or a "Checking Java . . . NOT INSTALLED! Needed to sign APK or use apktool" :confused:
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
Then I am dumbfounded why it won't work. I have java SDK, and java JRE installed. For some strange reason, all of the variations of apktool I have installed either cant find the files I am trying to install and edit, or they wont recompile the apk and give me errors. Its soooooooooooo frustrating!!!!!!

---------- Post added at 01:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:16 PM ----------

And yeah, I got the 'Checking java....INSTALLED!

Checking ADB... FOUND! Messages, so no problems there?
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Yes! It should work, this is really strange. Can I check on it myself? Remote? TeamViewer? :fingers-crossed:
[Android Software Development] oracle01642:
How do I do that?
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Let's keep this private now. :laugh: PM me ;)
[Android Software Development] bovirus:
Hi.

Please a framework folder where to put framework.apk file (to avoid to mix it with apk fiels)

Please describe in details ho (and when it needs) to intsall framework-res.apk

When I tried to installa framework.res.apk I obtaioned an error regarding path not found.

Please descrivbe in details the requirements about path/variables.

Note: when I ran APK tools JAVA=INSTALLED (it's 1.78.0.55 x86) and ADB=FOUDN.

My OS is XP 32bit.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
This is driving me crazy now. :rolleyes:

I have never encountered this error, already tried it again (see attached screenshot). It is a fresh new WinXP SP2, installed java jre7u55, no additional system variables defined, and it is totally fine.

There's no need to add another folder for the framework files. After APK Tool has managed to install the framework, it will be located to ..\tools\Frameworks\: usually in "1.apk", "2.apk", or "1-[tag name].apk" if tag is specified during installation. Then the framework in "APK Files" folder may now be deleted if you want to clean up.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
[MENTION=4945621]oracle01642[/MENTION] [MENTION=637263]bovirus[/MENTION]

Try reinstalling the latest java or define the java installation path in System Variables.

Click Start, then Control Panel, then System.

Click Advanced, then Environment Variables.

Add the location of the JDK/JRE bin folder to the PATH variable in System Variables.

add " ; " to the current value followed by the java installation path.​
[Android Software Development] Mabss:
I tried that path config you suggested. Added the location for Java "bin" folder to the system variable PATH and it didn't work. Still getting errors.

The "APK Tools" starts and detects java and adb... all is good. But after that, nothing in that menu works. It seems as if the main program cannot locate the tools folder. I get this errors:

Option 21 - install framework:

Edit: I tried adding the \APK Tools v2.00\tools\ folder to the system path to see the result. Still the same error.

I saw your attached picture from windows XP and noticed I don't have that "framework-res.apk" anywhere in my folders...

I'm using windows 8, 64 bit, latest Java
[Android Software Development] kermage:
No, it did locate the "tools" folder because the ADB it is checking is under that folder. And I must say there is no problem with the script finding its necessary files and folders because it was able to list them, in which you may try:

Delete some files inside the tools or any folder under APK Tools, then relaunch the tool and check again.

BUT, darn! this is driving me crazy now, people are having the same errors and I am not be able to fix it for I have never encountered them. :(

BTW, Im using Win8.1 x64 on my laptop, Win7 x86 and x64 on PC, and WinXP SP2 and SP3 in VM ;)
[Android Software Development] Mabss:
kermage, are all those windows the same english language and/or keyboard?

Maybe a different system locale? idk...

Maybe you install something more in all your PC that makes the difference.

I tried using a Virtual Machine I have here with win8, without any security program that could be blocking something.

Exactly the same error. Doesn't work.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
No, only installed avast! FreeAV and java jre-7u55-windows-i586 on PCs and VMs; no patches, tweaks, registry edits, or variables added...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ee8yzg163mqn2qo/jre-7u55-windows-i586.exe
[Android Software Development] Mabss:
Can you add an option for verbose level logging?

Someway to troubleshoot what is happening?

I can test that for you if you wish.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Yes, definitely on next release. :good:

I'm currently working on a GUI version, but no ETA yet.. :D just keep in touch.
[Android Software Development] kermage:
Coming soon...

APK Tools --GUI Version
[Android Software Development] Mabss:
Nice. Will be waiting to test that.

What are you planning to do on the right side panel of that GUI ?

Or is it only the way the development tool works?
[Android Software Development] kermage:
UPDATE!

APK Tools v3.00

Changelog:

GUI version (faster and easier handling) -- supports drag and drop file

Access files anywhere (not limited to APK Files folder)

Switch between apktool versions (2.0.0b9 & 1.5.2)

Improved error detection and logging capability

Multiple tweaks and rework to codes

DOWNLOADS:

Direct

(XDA)

Mirror

(MediaFire)

Instructions:

Extract "APK Tool v3.00.zip"

Execute "APK Tools.exe"
[Android Software Development] Mabss:
Thanks kermage.

This one works great. No more that "The system cannot find the path specified" error. You solved it.

And the GUI is so much more user friendly. Me likes

But there is some adjustment needed.

Maybe allowing the window to be resized or using an adaptable Font size.
[Android Software Development] anagramgenius:
its .arsc right? in the above screenshot
[Android Software Development] showstopper1:
java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: brut/apktool/Main : Unsupported major.minor version 51.0

at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)

at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:621)

at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:124)

at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:260)

at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$000(URLClassLoader.java:56)

at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:195)

at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)

at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:188)

at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:307)

at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:301)

at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:252)

at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(ClassLoader.java:320)

Could not find the main class: brut.apktool.Main. Program will exit.

Exception in thread "main"

when i try to install framework i get the above error !!