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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
It would be great but then the design will look ugly. Most of companies do not just put detailed explanation in their softwares. Instead they provide a documentation online. I can make a PDF file how to use the tool with detailed explanation of options.

In the future version, i'll make better options design and include explanation how to update apktool.

I never had problem with Windows Defender. I can extract my tool perfectly. IObit malware fighter is even worse it blocks all my tool's actions. My tool is closed source and i want it obfuscated. I like my tool being exclusive.

Can you explain how you would create a little Helper for anti-virus issue?

InstallShield is a paid software. Is there a free version of installer creation software?

If there is no best free ones then I will go ahead and try and buy the software

Excuse my english. It is not my native language.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
I apologize for the delay in responding [MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION] and I also can tell that there was a little language barrier and it's okay. If I need a little clarification, I'll definitely let you know.

Though I do own the installshield software, i do believe that there's a trial version too but, that's not necessary.

A friend of mine does also use installshield as well as a few other ones that are free. He uses the different ones based on what he's creating an installer for as well as the complexity of the installer's needed (both exe and msi).

I had called him recently and asked him for some input as to which software would best fit your software because we both agreed, though the installshield would work but, isn't necessary for your software since it's a pretty simple one and there's a few other free and easy options for you to use.

I'm currently awaiting an email from him with the best option(s) for your software. He's first going to take a look at your software to get a better idea.

So, any day now, i should be receiving his email.

I also had been working a bit on a simple pdf helper on how to update the Apktool Jar file. Kinda like "Apk Easy Tool for Dummies: How to simply and easily update it with the latest Apktool.jar file.".

I'll get back to you with any additional information shortly after receiving it.

Thank you very much for your time, understanding and patience!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovirus:
[MENTION=4828250]Ibuprophen[/MENTION] [MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION]

Instead paid software there are some very efficient installer software that are completly free like InnoSetup.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
If you read my post just a bit closer, you'll find the following statement...

"though the installshield would work but, isn't necessary for your software since it's a pretty simple one and

there's a few other free and easy options for you to use

."

Thank you for also highlighting this too. :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
[MENTION=4828250]Ibuprophen[/MENTION] hello again, Have you received an email from him? I like to make an installer for peoples who want to install/update/uninstall it easly. Also it would be super great if you could make a full PDF about "Apk Easy Tool for Dummies" for me because i'm busy with other work and I don't have time to make it. :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Thanks for reminding me!

I have been busy with my other developments and completely forgot about this LOL.

I just checked my email again and didn't see it so I just texted him and will definitely be giving him a call later when he gets home from work (or i may stop by his house).

Either way, I'll get back to you sometime tomorrow.

As far as the Dummies pdf, i had already started it a few days ago. It was only going to cover the updating of the Apktool.jar.

There's 2 reasons why I really can't do one that covers the whole software.

1) I haven't used much of the other options and only use a handful of them.

2) You know much more about the inner workings of the software and, though I can gather an idea on much of the features, it just wouldn't do it justice compared to your knowledge of the software.

Preparing a guide for the whole software would take longer and be more of a joint effort to accomplish that.

I hope i explained this okay via text.

I can have the Apktool dummies pdf finished within a few days and I'll get back to you on the installer options tomorrow.

Thank you very much! :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION], in a few moments, i'm going to PM you some info and a link to an installer file for you to test out... ;)

EDIT: I had just sent you the info... I'll chat with you offline regarding it unless you prefer to use the thread :) .

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scohut:
Would anyone be able to give me a little direction on changing color elements in an apk? I've done some searching and perusing on and off for a while but I'm just not sure or clear about what I'm finding. Some of the threads I'm finding are pretty old and I have more questions anyway. I'm assuming APK easy tool would be a great tool for part of it. I've always wanted to be able to do this stuff but it may be over my head, I don't know. Right now, at this moment, I'm not concerned with changing systemui or anything, would just like to start off with a single apk. I'd like to make the HTC music app dark material. I have it decompiled with easy tool, as I have seen just extracting it before that it's got material_light as well as material_dark xml files in res\color. This just makes me curious as hell as to how hard or easy it would be. Could someone either give me a few more clues/links in a reply or even better if you msg me a few times back and forth so I don't waste any more space on this thread? Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
There's a good handful of threads for accomplishing this... :what:

Here's just one of them that's a pretty decent one:

[Guide:] The Definitive APK Modding and Theming Thread by XperienceD

Good Luck!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scohut:
Thanks... I'll look at the xml part in particular a little more later. Not sure if it will tell me what or all I need to know for this or not. Some folks are better at connecting all the dots from pieces of information... I'm not one of them :laugh:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ahmed1514:
Why i can't download this tool.

Can anyone give me link for automatic download.

Thx

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Towards the bottom of the OP (First Post) has the download links:

Download links:

Google Drive link

Mediafire link

Baidu link (For individuals from places like China and others who are unable to access Google and other download links provided)

Older versions

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ahmed1514:
Thnx Bro

I download it now. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scohut:
I tried doing some edits to my systemui yesterday but it didn't want to recompile, even after I tried it untouched. The other apk (HTC music) I was messing with the other day did fine. Did I read somewhere some apk's are resistant or problematic, so to speak, to recompiling? Should I post a log?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
First of all, do you have have the most recent release of the Apktool.jar file loaded?

Also, please, someone, correct me if I'm wrong but, doesn't this type of work, in the software, require that the appropriate Framework file be loaded before decompiling as well as remaining loaded before recompiling?

Thank you!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scohut:
Yeah I only downloaded and tried this app as of a few days ago so I have apktool 2.2.4. OK, so in the framework tab am I supposed to link to framework-res and or systemui and click install? Then, I see it makes a smaller apk in the user/appdata/local/apktool/framework folder. I'm probably still not doing something right as the compile is just going on forever.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
The instructions for obtaining a copy of the framework file is located at the bottom of the Framework tab in the software.

Opening the directory button is just a convenient way to open the directory for placing a copy of the devices framework file.

I'm not trying to criticize your capabilities but, are you sure that you understand exactly what you're doing?

I may be a bit seasoned regarding Android's but, when I want to do something (even if I'm familiar with it) that I have not really done before, i always keep in mind that there's a ton of guides, how-to's, etc... for almost everything within the Forum and other outside sources.

I always try to help others in the common practice to "educate yourself first" and a catchy saying "understand what your doin' with it, before you go and ruin' it".

I'm just trying to help you understand that your trying to perform a task that, looks like, you know what you want to do but, your not sure how to do it.

This thread is to obtaining the software and support for operating the software but, it's really not for supporting how to perform the specific tasks themselves since they are not all performed the same way.

Enough with my post and I really want to help you understand what I'm trying to help you with.

I hope i had explained this all okay via text... :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scohut:
Yeah, I read the text on the bottom of the framework tab. I have my entire deodexed system folder backed up on my computer, clicked select framework, and linked to framework-res in it. Then what, am I supposed to click install after that in the framework tab, or it doesn't matter? Either way when I proceeded to decompile and then compile, it just compiled forever without finishing. Also, I'm not asking you tell me what to edit in xml files in systemui, just get a little help to use the app the way it's intended. This, the thread about the app I'm using, is where I am trying to get help. What better place?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Okay... Let's approach this a bit differently.

I've got a feeling on what you're doing may actually be more of a process/procedure issue than a functional issue with the software. Whereas the software is doing the right thing but, what you are trying to accomplish seems as though your missing something (your doing or not doing something).

I performed a quick search (using keywords like a Guide, How-to and SystemUI) and ,though I had found a ton of threads, I did notice the following 2 threads that look pretty active and someone there should be able to help you and/or point you in the right direction.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2203166

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=916814

I do hope that someone on one or both of the threads above can pinpoint this for you.

I wish you the best of luck!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scohut:
I'm done lol..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SXUsr:
This is why I will always use the command prompt method because you're working with apktool directly and 9 times out of ten any failures you can pinpoint to apktool or your edits, throw a third party in the mix and it's something else you have to include in your problem solving. The only apks you need to install are the ones in your framework folder.

:laugh: Classic!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kramer04:
Hello

When i decompile apk i found this code in colors.xml

<item type="color" name="APKTOOL_DUMMY_208">false</item>
<item type="color" name="APKTOOL_DUMMY_209">false</item>
<item type="color" name="APKTOOL_DUMMY_20a">false</item>
<item type="color" name="APKTOOL_DUMMY_20b">false</item>
<item type="color" name="APKTOOL_DUMMY_223">false</item>
etc...

could it make issues if i compile like that

or can i simply delete it or it's not a problem ?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SonderTech:
How do I change the default wallpaper in the framework-res APK file without bricking when I replace the original?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovirus:
Please read carefully first post.

This thread is ONLY about APK Easy tool.

Is not a thread for request how to change the code. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SonderTech:
I use APK easy tool to do the editing
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovirus:
You can APK Easy Tool as Editor.

But this not a thread about HOW TO develop in native app language.

For that there are other specific threads.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
The following thread should provide you with further assistance with this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2295002

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SonderTech:
Thanks for the redirect. ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Is it me [MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION] or is the new Apktool v2.3.0 either not playing well with the APK Easy Tool or the other way around?

If i use the Apktool v2.2.4, the software works like a charm but, if I use v2.3.0, the decompile takes a much longer time to accomplish and recompiling either takes a long time or the popup to recompile will just remain there (i had left it once for about 3 hours) without resulting in any errors and canceling it out is not a problem.

I'm kinda forced to keep Apktool v2.2.4 selected in the settings.

I'm inclined to the possibility of the Apktool v2.3.0 not necessarily being a bad egg but, after looking at the Changelog may be resulting in the software not being able to use it appropriately as designed.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 13kev:
hello. how tong does it take to compile yours guys?

me its 1 hr. i compiled fb mesenger still not finished.

win 7 64bit

4g ram

2.7ghz 2 cores
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
I am still looking into this but, you may have to do what I've been doing (until figured out) by using the last Apktool release.

I've got a Quad Core system, Windows 8.1 x64/64-Bit with 24GB RAM.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
I just wanted to give you a heads up [MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION] that iBotPeaches and myself have just opened up a dialog regarding some clarification as well as help with figuring out the Apktool v2.3.0 issues that have been popping up in a variety of topics.

I hope that you will follow along on the thread too.

Thank you very much! :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
Thanks for the update. I'm using apktool 2.3.0 and i'm not getting any issues yet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Not a problem at all.

I never intended to refer to v2.3.0 not working for everything/everyone.

It's that there were many members, like myself, that are experiencing issues with only certain things that weren't being experienced in the previous Apktool version which was an odd thing for so many to experience.

If it were just me and/or a handful of others, then i would have figured differently too...

I had also asked about some clarification between his Changelog and a previous post stating items that really needed some further information because so many members were reading them in a confusing way.

Thank you very much for your response and developments!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION], I had FINALLY figured out what happened...

It wasn't the Apktool itself that was giving me the problem. The APK Easy Tool's .exe file, that was using the new Apktool.jar, has to be set to run as an administrator within the compatibility settings for all.

After that, it cleared up the issue.

I just wanted to bring you up to speed with this.

Thank you very much for your time, patience, understanding, support and ESPECIALLY your developments!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
Thanks for your support.

I thought it wasn't required to run as an administrator. The .exe is located in C drive right?

What's your OS? do you have administrator privileges?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
I've got Windows 8.1 Pro x64...

The issue with me was, even with administrative rights, the software was requiring it as well for the Apktool v2.3.0 to work. Administrative rights and capabilities for a user isn't always inherent for installed software no matter where it's installed.

It was similar to the Notepad++ software. Depending on the file and directory of said file, If i open whatever file to edit and then hit save, it would pop up a message that it required administrative rights to save. I had to solve this issue by doing the same thing with the Administrative rights for all under the compatibility settings.

Not all software requires the additional rights but, some does. I just rarely need to apply these rights so it took me a little while to realize that "ah ha!" moment.

Not all operating systems for everyone is configured and customized the same way so this may not be a factor for everyone.

I have a tighter grip on my system and rights within it because of some of the more advanced software and functions i do on it.

Well nevertheless, it's elementary my dear Watson and, another case solved... :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pinedat:
I can't sign my compiled apk. Here is log:

Sign APK command: java -Xmx512m -jar "C:\APK Easy Tool\Resources\signapk.jar" -w "C:\APK Easy Tool\Resources\sign2.pem" "C:\APK Easy Tool\Resources\sign1.pk8" "C:\Users\AT\Desktop\APK Easy Tool\Compiled\base_src_compiled.apk" "C:\Users\AT\Desktop\APK Easy Tool\Compiled\base_src_compiled.apk"

09.10.2017 20:52:08,55

Signing apk file...

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: sun/misc/BASE64Encoder

at com.android.signapk.SignApk.addDigestsToManifest(SignApk.java:182)

at com.android.signapk.SignApk.main(SignApk.java:451)

Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sun.misc.BASE64Encoder

at java.base/jdk.internal.loader.BuiltinClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)

at java.base/jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)

at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)

... 2 more
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Thank you for reminding me [MENTION=5524285]Pinedat[/MENTION]... :thumbup:

[MENTION=4623971]evildog1[/MENTION], the signing of most (not all) compiled apps isn't working very well for me either and I'm not 100% sure if it's the Java signature file or the process in which the software uses because the issues are not all the same errors.

I have been using a "workaround" in which I compile the app in your software without signing (which is not a problem for me), and then open it up in a separate software and recompile it signed without a problem.

I've tried a number of different things from re-downloading a fresh copy to just using the default settings and even using some of the settings on your software in a combination of ways until i just ran out of ideas and went with my "workaround".

Just an FYI... I had even attempted to install the unsigned apk and, of course, it gave the "unable to parse" error.

I can't believe that I've forgotten this... LMAO! :eek:

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
Was the size of APK 0 KB when the tool tried to sign after compile?

To be able to install the unsigned apk, you need to use an illegal app to disable signature in the system.. i'm looking other way to disable signature without using an illegal app
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ibuprophen:
Huh???

Never mind...

I never stated anything regarding the modifying of nor the installation of any illegal apps.

I didn't believe that you are understanding the complete picture and i can't describe it any better than I already had.

I have a work around and I'll just do with what I have.

Thank you for your time.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MysteryIII:
Xposed Module InstallerOpt (based on XInstaller) can do the trick and isn't illegal at all. You need to be rooted to install unsigned Apps but illegal Apps aren't necessary just common.