yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
It should be connected as "Charge only", and you need to have usb debug enabled.

Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging.

As for the market app problem, i'm aware of it, currently thinking of a fix.

Problem is that your phone probably already has a version of the market app installed as a system app.

Updating this can be done two ways (sorry to say, none of them is included in my app at this point)

1: First remove the app that is on your phone using something like "Root Explorer".

2: Create a update.zip, install this zip in recovery mode with the signature check option disabled.

All boils down to signature problems, big pain in the ...

Future version of my app will handle these kind of applications as well, for now you are left with the 2 options mentioned above.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Will look into it ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mayurh:
hi guys

is there a way i can change the colours that an app is created with?

example whatsapp for android is white background and black writing

i'd like to change it to black with white text?

will this app able to do this?or is there any other app i can use?

the develoipers dont seem to want to creat a black theme?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] garak:
Why you don't develop with Java? It's advisable for Android...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KringelDing:
Amazing!

That's a really great tool. I always was looking for something like that ;)

So far, i noticed a problem when renaming apps which use a "loading bar". The loading bar produces an error showing this bar. For example i tried to rename "20 minute cooking" (great app).

Someone else noticed that?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evasilisin:
HELP....

With V.3 I have no problems editing APKs, but do to the new features, I upgraded to V.4c and now when I click push to phone, it says "Error Installing". I re-installed V.3 and it works fine, so its not an ADB problem. What am I doing wrong, Im really looking forward to using 4c !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evasilisin:
Another Issue...

Maybe someone can shed some light for me... When trying to edit this one APK that I have, it returns errors. In APK Edit, APK Tool, and APK Manager. I cannot decompile this apk for some reason. HELP !?!? I attached a screenshot of the error APK Tool gives me...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
You're right, found a bug in the install mechanism.

Almost fixed it, testing it now...

Will post an update tomorrow, need some sleep ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evasilisin:
Fix for Install

Thanks buddy ! Quick response... Good Dev ! One more thing... If I adb pull and then use v.4 to edit settings.apk, your software will automatically find the framework and pull it, or ? and... when it installs it back to the phone, will it make sure it has the right signatures and such so the phone doesn't reject it ? In the past I've just had to use APK Manager and after compiling, just copy the meta-inf from original settings.apk to my new one. Just wondering if your program will make life easier for System APKs :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
It will try to use the original signature when needed, so in the scenario you describe it will extract the original signature from a backup and zip that one into the new apk before trying to "adb push" it to /system/apps
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evasilisin:
Oh... wow. So it knows that setting.apk needs original signature... that's awesome!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zonk543:
Cool looking good. thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Just pushed out new minor version 0.4d
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evasilisin:
Value Cannot Be Null ?

I am getting an error when attempting to open a system apk for editing... says Value Cannot be Null... "Source" I have no idea what this means. v.4d is still having problems Installing. I will just ADB push in the meantime.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KringelDing:
@Anoniem100

As soon as I change the name of an app which is using a a progress bar at startup, this progress bar is displayed incorrectly. Or the progress bar is no longer displayed...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reekotubbs:
Change Package Name

@Anoniem,

I am new to your project and want to thank you for the app.

I used APKTool before and had success until Android was updated on the original EVO. I am attempting to use APK Edit but can not figure out a way to change the package name with out receiving an error when attempting to save the edits.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Can you post the log file, would help me a lot in debugging the problem
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Sorry for not replying on your first post.

Don't know what's happening there, never had that problem myself.

Maybe it a problem bubbling from apktool, you can try using apktool 1.3.1 (change to that version in the settings tab) and try again.

See if it helps...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
You could check the log file, there should be more detailed information about what is going on behind the scenes.

Else post it here and I will hae a look for you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amitshrikulkarni:
Facing the same issue.... attaching the log file but i don't think it will help because there is not much information in log.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
You are right, the log doesn't show us the exact error message.

I added some more debugging code to the new minor release (0.4e).

Seems like it has something to do with the filename of the actual apk or something.

Lets try out this new release and look what the new logfile shows us ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] NCX Designs:
Whenever i use it, it just says "Opening..." the previous versions before this let me do everything except edit, when i tried to edit it would always say "unhandled exception" when i went to click apply.

Now it just sits on this screen:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reekotubbs:
Change Package Name

I checked the log files and found the issues that were the root of the problems.

I found that if I change values only to certain directories that I had success. Here are the steps I took to change the package name:

"APK EDIT

1. Open APK Edit

2. Choose the apk you want to edit

3. Change all of the "Translations" on "Details" page to suit your needs.

4. Click on Browse to open and locate the decompiled package folders.

5. Using Notepad++'s "Find in Files" (ctrl-h or ctrl-f), search and replace all occurrences of the package name you want to

change with the new package name in the following files only:

I. Search using the following formats (best to search for complete package names):

Find what: "com.company.old-product-name" to Replace with: "com.company.new-product-name"

and

Find what: "com/company/old-product-name" to Replace with: "com/company/new-product-name"

a. smali

b. res/layout

c. res/values

d. res/xml

6. Click Apply

7. The edited package is now ready."

I hope this helps someone. And thanks Anoniem100 for the program and the help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djnarcotics:
okay everytime i change the icon i apply then click the phone to push the file i always get the same error no matter what app it is also switched to version 1.3.1 and same thing am i missing something ???:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DocRambone:
Tried it on the framework res-apk from LG 2x: but gets stuck in "saving changes"

but getting error in saving. (log attached)

Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djnarcotics:
gettiing a different error now :confused:

error in first screen shot got solved by switching back to the lastest version error in log text i have only gotten when trying to change the phone.apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fysxx:
Saving loop

This is the best of its kind. and i do so many editing trough it. However when i upgraded from 0.3 to 0.4e, I cant save the changes I made. And its like stuck with saving .. . . . .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nedooo:
I tried to change icon on Root Explorer, and after I install it on the phone, it force closes when I start it :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] b33zu:
For the love.............

Please for the love of god make this one app here. This one app here. Let me say it again. This one app here. Make it allow us to edit the version name, other app images besides the icon, and more. After that allow it to auto sign and package our apps to publish to the market. I know how to go about this the looooooong way but having a nice interface app like this be able to do all that would be gravy. I will donate lots if you could make this happen. Thanks for your hard work. I will be watching this thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] b33zu:
Bummer

I keep getting this message after tweaking the settings from your program and uploading to the market.

Market does not accept apks signed with certificates issued by Android team. Create a new certificate that is valid for at least 50 years.

Any reason why this is and if someone knows how to fix it so I can upload my tweaked apk to the market would be sweet. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nexusbrother:
Try it with "Libra.apk" -> Error

Hallo,

I try to change something in Libra.apk v2.1.9. But when i load i get also the Error.

--> "I am getting an error when attempting to open a system apk for editing... says Value Cannot be Null... "Source" I have no idea what this means...."

There must be a bug in APK edit or in Libra.apk!?

Can you help, please?

Thank you!

Nexus
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djnarcotics:
got some thing similar trying to change speed test

log below
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Matrix44:
I try edit translation in app Pure Calendar, and I set the connection:

you need to have usb debug enabled.

Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging.

but app doesn't install :(

What could be wrong?

Thx,

Matrix44
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nexusbrother:
I think the APK edit can not handle the File "resources.arsc" in the "libra.apk"

How can I decompile (compile) the "resources.arsc" ???

Nexus
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] astuermer:
I always receive this error:

"Sorry, I cant decompile thi: error. The executable file is no valid Win32 program."
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m4a1rifle:
Great tools!

I have some question:

Seems like in order to edit the apps install on my phone I have to manually pull the apk to PC first?

If so, does APK Edit aware which apk is system apps and which one is normal apps? (i'm worried bout the signing part)

Suggestion: you might want to ask user where adb.exe is installed, because I did not installed in the default location, it always failed to push file into my phone until i manually copy adb.exe and it's dependencies into the documents and settings\user\app... location
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] b33zu:
Loading bar issue...

Still loving this program!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Archangel:
How long does this process take? I am trying to edit a weather widget apk and it sits on saving changes forever?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iTouch24:
will there ever be a mac version?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vanlon:
I am trying to edit a skin apk for htc sense. From the log file it appears to be hanging on:

Wait for exit: True

Any Ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] padely:
Thanks. It helps me a lot.

I can disguise my app with this.

Thank you very much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] b33zu:
Stuck on saving changes forever......

Hey just wanted to let you know that when I go to apply changes it just keeps saying "saving changes" I have tweaked quite a few apps with this and when I click apply it's instant. Any idea whats going on?

*Update* I figured it out thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KennyG123:
Trying to open Mms.apk but says "opening" forever. 0.3 would open it quickly but never saved or was able to push file.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mainmain820000:
how to use it.sorry.i dont see how to install or use it tutorial or anything.someone can show me ?

thanks you so much
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Madala_ZA:
I get error installing when attempting to change icon for root explorer.

Pls advise..? Using APK Edit v0.4e thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vrooom666:
Hiya, thanks for excellent apps just what i wanted but....

I got a little problem. i set the icon 128x128 in photshop and replaced new icon, uploaded the phone all ok, but the icon is smaller than rest of icon on the phone. the default ftp server icon is 48x48. i even tried to reduce my icon to 48x48 from 128x128, no difference.

Any idea how to fix it?

I got screenshot but my post count are too small :/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Madala_ZA:
Ok, sorted. I was pressing push to phone instead of reply (bottom right). Works like a charm but seems to make icons 48x48. Shouldn't they be 72x72..?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] firdausmbois:
can i only save it to use in future?, why its taking forever just save file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gho5t82:
I can't get this to work guys. Can someone write a tutorial? Every time i try it says error installing. I think i am doing it right. I made a folder on my sdcard called newicons and in that folder i created a datapps and sysapps folder. I then went to data/app in the system folder and copied the cnn app and facebook app and placed them in the datapp folder on my sdcard and tried using apkedit to change the icon then it would say the error installing. Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gho5t82:
can anyone help me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Damn.... I'm losing precious people here....

Haven't been the code monkey I wanted to be lately....

Hope to have some spare time soon so I can work on a new release...

Until then... please people, don't be harsh on me ;-)

Some day there will be a unified solution for EVERYTHING hehe
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
Love this app. However, I have encountered every one of the bugs posted about v0.4

An update would be great. Also, i have never been able to push an app to my phone.

I always put the app on my pc, edit it, then use dropbox to get it back to my phone. I t works fine that way.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reekotubbs:
Hey some are still here with you, but we are desperately waiting for a fix to APK Edit.

It seems that you just need to update the dll's to reflect APK Tool to 1.4.2, you have it at 1.3.2, also you may need to add selectable framework, for those that have gone over to GB and for those who choose to stay with Froyo or something older.

Thanks. If you need help don't be shy, ask.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Selech:
It doesn't seem to save?

When I click Apply it just keeps displaying "Saving changes..."

Tried to look through the thread, and someone posted the same problem but seemed to solve it..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
lol, I need help. Is this something I can do on my own?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ic3y:
hi guys!

got a problem with this one:

everytime i plug my Galaxy S to the PC in the Debug mode, it only shows drives, which i cant click on because it just says "enter data carrier" so how in the world am i supposed to use and find the apk files, when i am not able to get into the drives?

my phone is not rooted.

cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ic3y:
no suggestions??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hesh.monster:
You must first be rooted in order for this to do it's stuff.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xplained:
man i swear this is the most usefull app ever.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matjmonk:
Thanks for all your efforts in developing this tool but I have a question or two:

1. Can I only decompile apks that are stored on the phone or can I use this to decompile apks that I've extracted from other sources?

2. Can I echo the call's for a brief tutorial on how to use this? I've tried v.03 and while it seems to open the apk, I can't find the output from the tool.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jibin33:
thanks for this wonderful app.. I've translated many Chinese app in to Eng with the help of it... thanks a ton
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PMGRANDS:
Is this relatively Easy to use? I Never tried it before... In Other Words is it pretty Self Explanatory?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
You can decompile apks that your have one your computer, this is how I do things.

The 'output' is not really output, you just click browse on the second tab of the APK Edit interface.

Tutorial..

assuming your have the tool setup properly with android sdk installed and java in your path and all that good stuff.

Open apk with apk edit

click 'browse files' on the second tab of APK Edit

change whatever you want as you please.

click save

done.

apk edit decompiles everything upon opening the apk

apk edit compiles, zips, and signs everything when you click save or apply.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] forgotenxlegacyx:
Thank you! been looking around for something like this!

+1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ronen_t:
looking good!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] akachay:
Lost?

i have v0.4e, java and framework 4 (it's backward compatible to 3.5). my phone is plugged in w/ usb debug enable. launch the apk edit/ ask for .apk then give me "unhandled exception". what am i missing?

edit: got apk edit to decompile/ change picture/ compile. error install/ problem reading apk file when i try to push it the phone. any idea y?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GabrielSousa:
HELLO

i have use it the APK Edit v0.4 on GOSMSPRO https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms&feature=search_result

and gosmspro dont work :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tharan.a:
I've been trying to rename an app as well, but keep getting the unhandled exception error. Am I doing something wrong or is it an error with APKEdit?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rockypr:
This is a great APP, did you quit on this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
Indeed, time for an update... don't ya think?

Still, great program.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rockypr:
Yeah, great program!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
My source code is..... GONE!!!!

Had a disk crash, and as stupid as I am, didn't had any backup.

So, this meaning a little inconvenience, no more updates, for all you guys.

A mayor problem for me!

All my pictures, administration, source code I had.... GONE!!!!

And yes, this is as terrible as it sounds.

STUPID STUPID STUPID!!!!

ps...

I now have a NAS with RAID 5....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] akachay:
that sucks... i feel your pain my friend...

i was really looking forward to try update version. i always get error installing...when i tried to push it to phone but everything went smooth prior to that

does the rom have to be deodexed for this apk edit to work???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] preclajsz:
after finished when i wanna instal it, the app told ERROR not installed - where is problem? PHONE - LG Optimus 2x
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
Sorry to hear that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] preclajsz:
Hey guys now i have finished some apps everythink is OK but i cant change icon in this app - PlayerPro -

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PDXF6L5P

icon-

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/64/iiicon.png/

Can someone change it for me? THX than pls PM ME ;-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codryn:
Anoniem100 your app is brilliant I would pay for it. Easy to rename/edit apk`s and don`t need many tools for doing it so good job. Any news about your source code? Is time to update it :( many apk won`t run on phone after changing name/icons :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Sorry man, no update soon, as I said earlier, had a major system crash, all code is gone.

Thinking about a rewrite in java, but first have to learn how...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunkie:
thankssssssssssss
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zico_newbie:
Eér???! O
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] traxxnana:
Problem with symbol " ' "

Good morning. Your application is convenient and fun, but I have a problem, I am French and I can not translate using the apostrophe( '), the program crashes every time. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] [-Amrish-]:
Quick Question:

After updating an app will reset the changed icon?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dblfstr:
Yes. Updated apps will have stock icon.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] minnic:
Great app. Thanks! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JunglePrince:
Anoniem!!!! You need to help me this time!!

:mad::mad::mad: I edit the application.. when it was all loaded. i cant change the icon. and i change the name to -My app name- and when i install it.... my phone says...... not installed. :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] krzych:
Anyone knows how to extract application name from *.apk file in android commandline? (I mean while I'm sshed inside using busybox)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JHumBL3:
This app is beautiful. I just need to know what do do when the program says

Value cannot be null.

Parameter name: source.

This error only apears on half the apk's im editing. Any reason why or do u need more detail?