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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Contract Killer:
Dude ..

It Stuck At Opening the package everything open i can see icons, name of the apk but cant edit it As it stuck at opening please help any solutuion :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] leomandelbrot:
me too

I cannot enter...it does not work due this odd null error
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] darkblond:
Microsoft .NET Framework - Unhandled exception

Doesn't work...

Displays an error:

Value cannot be null.

Parameter name: source.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yogranny86:
get the same error

I get the exact same error message. Anyone able to help with this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Vivimagic:
Sorry but I am very new to this, is there a step by step guide on how to use it. I have downloaded the latest Java copy and I don't know what to do next. I have the latest Java version installed and Microsoft .Net Framework 4 installed.

I try and open forms-1.3.0 with Java SE binary but does nothing. I am not to sure what I am doing at all.

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sev7en:
Hi to everyone,

I tried this tool as well as the command line operation via baksmali but the package I am working on then debugged report the error following: "the fileresource.apk does not contain a classes.dex file".

Does it mean I can edit it? Can I look for alternative software or way to unpack/repack it?

Regards and have a nice Sunday,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] carl1961:
Virtuous Ten Studio
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zohaib anwar:
icons

how to change the icons? whenever i click ''ICONS'' it takes me to internet explorer and searches the name of the apk which i want to edit. i am not able to add my desired icon. please help:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DSA:
Edit the manifest and remove the launcher code
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GuyInDogSuit:
Funny, how many people report this error, but TC has yet to respond to them or fix it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] conmonks:
Question

How can you reset the APK Edit application data so you can originally choose a different directory path where the java.exe is? i Believe i may of choose the wrong java.exe in program files and not the java folder in programs files x86. Cause i keep getting the null value error message as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Khizar hayyat:
Great Work Dear Brother,

Is There Any Software For Convert A Apk App Into Handler Apk?????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _kohjun_:
Only for win32:(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GuyInDogSuit:
Does the OP even read this thread anymore?

Sent from my One
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ervinlew:
Hi Anoniem100 error occur when trying to open a chinese apk. other works find :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kokowawa100:
dose this program help me to install whatsapp, viber , freepp or similar apps 2 times in the same device and under the same user to use it with different accounts. like 2 gsm numbers.

this would be great if it help to install the same app 2 times as 2 different apps .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dic1911:
changing package name

I was modding a apk that the original author stopped developed for a long time...

I made some versions from the original one...

but I want to install those versions at the same time...

then I found that's possible with the package name changed

so I download the application you provided and I found there's a field for the package name

but I can't change it

is that your original design? or maybe I got something wrong?

this is how I do:

1.download the zip file

2.extract

3.run apk edit.exe

4.select the location of java.exe and the apk file

5.stuck at "opening..."

6.took a look at "details" page

7.found there's almost nothing changeable

after all, is there anything I can do to change the package name easily?

help me please, and thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GuyInDogSuit:
Does it open any other APK file? Because if you're getting and unhandled exception from MS Framework, then it's just the APK. It happens to me most of the time, but works with some.

Also, I don't think the developer will ever update this let alone post any answers here. He hasn't been active here in two years.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dic1911:
OMG, I didn't notice that.

Btw, I tried with two apk file

But both stucked at opening...

I used to unpack the apk file with apktool command.

Then I found the apktool.jar

file in the temporary folder of apk edit, so I think that the problem is with apk edit

Because it only take seconds to unpack a apk, but apk edit used up minutes with no completely extracted apk folder.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ricky Divjakovski:
Nice little project, if im correct this decompiles an application and parses strings to the program allowing you to modify them correct?

Soon as the complete source is up I can add alot more to this like changing the package name etc :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GuyInDogSuit:
Sounds cool.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dic1911:
I don't got it...

Did you mean that you can modify APK edit to make it work???

Or correct the decompiled src files to make it work???

thanks for reply..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ricky Divjakovski:
what are you talking about?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dic1911:
Just guessing what you mean in previous post :p

cuz my English is "bad"
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Raghu Gautam:
[HELP] Its just not working on my pc

I have tried alot many apk's but it just end up giving an error...

Pls help....

I am using Windows 7 64 bit, i have java and .net framework 4.....

[IMG="This is the error which i get. How to resolve it? Plz help...."]https://www.dropbox.com/s/yoeus91j0yg2elb/error.PNG?dl=0[/IMG]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Is there any way i could edit an xml file, so not show statusbar?

Eg i want to run Facebook app full screen.. Not see statusbar in this application..

I am in lolipop.

Thanks,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Atticbase:
Audio files

Can this tool edit audio and image files as well?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Jerber:
Can I activate the navbar color in devices like Nexus 5 running Lollipop with this app? I would like to put some color in some apps, will be very cool :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] busbybabes:
Sooper
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ChingghisKhan:
Hi,

I have the same error. :crying::crying:

Downloaded and installed .NET Framework 3.5 to no avail.

Can anyone help please?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solquest3:
Hello.

I've just found out this app and maybe it can help me for what I want to do.

I use a fake lock screen (Flock Screen) that unfortunately allows sliding (expanding) the status bar and so reading the notifications also when this fake lock screen is on.

I've tried contacting its developer, but it's not updated since 2013.

Is there a way for adding this feature to that app using APK Edit?

If it's possible, can you please help me doing it?

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sasikumarss:
Root required for editing apk files?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] solquest3:
Hello.

I need some help.

I'd like to change a couple of things of an app I'm using:

- add a text in the black part between the box and first line of numbers -you can find the screenshot attached (I've seen how to edit a text, but I have no idea on how to add a text -don't know how to find that black part)

- block the status bar, preventing users from sliding (expanding) it and checking the notification panel (should be the same thing of when the screen is locked: you can see the notifications icon on the status bar, but can't open it)

Can you please tell me how to do this?

If you want to try with that app I can add the apk file here.

Thanks!

Android 5.0.2

Apk Editor Pro 1.8.4

Alcatel Idol 3 6039Y rooted with stock rom
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TehZig:
This project was last updated 6 years ago.

https://github.com/WouterSpaans/APK-Edit--Java-

https://github.com/WouterSpaans/APK-Edit

---===---

A tool that is up to date, works, doesn't need Windows, and is still being developed is "APK Editor".

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkeditor
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mikha777:
Here's an Alternative that is actively developed !

Here's an Alternative that is actively developed::D

APK Icon Editor

Edit and replace APK resources, easily and quickly.

Free. Open source. Cross-platform. Link:

http://kefir500.github.io/apk-icon-editor/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ermacwins:
well superfinder doesmt open any smali files and agent ransack, how do u even open smali with that? I made it searrch in the smali dir but no luck
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Droidzone:
Hey..You've got it all confused.

Let me explain..

Super finder is a file finder. It can find out word and phrase matches within text files. Smali files are just text files made of disassembled Java code. Superfinder just finds words for you. Editing smali can be done in any text editor though Notepad is generally not preferred-something to do with the encoding. Use Notepad+-it's great for editing smali.

Use the foll options in Superfinder:

Search Filename: *.smali

Find content: The string you want to find.

By the way, I think we'd better leave this thread for qns about Apk edit, and discuss general decompiling problems in another thread. That'd leave this thread for queries, bug reports and updates about this program alone.. Just a suggestion.. ;)

That is nice!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jcj77d:
how long does this take to make changes, i swapped out some of the png files in res > drawable, then clicked apply, & its been over 15min, & nothing, apk edit is still open, but all buttons are greyed out, but its not locked up or not responding in task manager, what to do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] redtrk:
this is very cool.....thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
That's strange behavior...

It will take about 15 sec for a 2mb file I guess.

Never actually bench marked it, but 15 min, definitely not ok!

Just kill the process and try again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ermacwins:
Thanks for the instructions, I will try again. And yes your right so maybe you can come here and give a few pointers http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=892457
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter93:
Hello guys!

Is there any way i can use this app to manually add a "move to sd" option for an apk?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Brut.all:
Yes, add android:installLocation="auto" to AndroidManifest.xml file:

http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/manifest-element.html#install
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter93:
well i edited the xml and saved it but cant figure out how to rebuild the apk and save the changes. Tried the manual installation but when i scan the barcode it just shows a n odd messagge :confused::confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
on the phone or desktop?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter93:
on the desktop it shows the qr code. when i scan it it decrypts to"http://hero:57903/theapp.apk" where theapp.apk is the apk i try to edit. Although i have tried the advanced way (wireless adb) for some reason adb cant connect to the phone wirelessly

{edit} forget about it. i did it with apk manager

Thanks for helping
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vin255764:
Anoniem,thank you soooo much!

You da man.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Desttro:
Hello your APP is great, but missing "Save edited APP on disc", because I cannot save edited app into phone via BR code or wirelessADB. Please where this program saves edited APK files?

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dEris:
I tried changing the bg of the HTC keyboard and I got no errors in apkedit, or when I installed the APK. But once I had a chance to use the keyboard. FC. What did I do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
When applying changes it will save the file automatically under its original name.

For safety reasons it will also create a backup called [original filename].backup.

So if integrated installation methods doesn't do the job well you can always just fall back on other (read your own favorite) installation methods.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Could be one of those "system" apps that just doesn't like to be recompiled.

Maybe some sort of dependancy error.

Have seen similar behaviour with some video software.

Also a very know voip app doesn't like to be recompiled.

No errors, until you run the actual program...

No fix for it yet i'm afraid.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Desttro:
I want to add in "TouchWiz30Launcher.apk" file (only with strings) "values-cs" but when i apply changes it doesnt compile, can you test it please?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mystik.:
I can not use it I get an error loading the application :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] peregrinmillan:
i tried to edit the spansih translation too but i didn't arrive to make it works and i have to reinstall the full rom... :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pneuma1985:
Does not compile the .apk file correctly it force closes everything I try to change icons on... Better off Going with bettercut to change shortcuts rather than icons.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Adding a whole new language to the apk...

Sounds like a cool new feature for my wishlist.

Not yet familiar with it though, anyone ever did something like it?

Should it really be as simple as adding one simple xml file?

Almost sounds to simple to be true!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] peregrinmillan:
i just tried to fix the spanish translation (if anyone want tray: Inic -> Inicio ; Notific -> Notificaciones) and it didn't work...:(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Brut.all:
Yes, it's that simple: create new strings.xml, arrays.xml, etc., new images with textual content and that's all :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djmcnz:
See post #3 in this thread... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=789566

It's pretty simple but can be more complex if the default language of the apk is not English.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Brut.all:
Why? Android doesn't care whether default language will be English or any other. You could add values-de as normal and translation will work. Or did you meant: it will be complex to make English as default one and original language as alternative one?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djmcnz:
Mostly, I was just being economic with words... :)

It's will be more complex to create a proper multi-lingual app that respects Android's language settings if default isn't English.

And I think this is what most users want. The problem will be, should 'APK Edit' assume everything in /res/values/ is English and add alternative language to /res/values-XX/ or should it add the non-English translations to /res/values/. The former is better application design but I suspect the latter is the most common development method i.e. I suspect most Dutch specific apps for example have all of their strings in /res/values/ (and not /res/values-NL/) which is inexpensive but short-sighted design. But of course you know this already.

Your trigger for me to elaborate was a good one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Man, this proves once again I made the right decision buying myself a nice droid :)

Getting more and more intrigued by the elegant platform.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Sounds like trouble to me...

So a one fix all solution is out i'm arfraid :(

Makes me wonder, what percentage of all applications is "infected" with this problem.

Is it still worth wile adding the "one fix almost all" solution to APK edit for the other ones...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Brut.all:
No, it won't. If I'll mod Polish app which has single Polish language installed in /res/values/, I will add French language in /res/values-fr, then it'll use French language for French system settings and Polish for any other. And this is perfectly ok, this will be "proper multi-lingual app that respects Android's language settings".

Problem isn't related to system settings, but to people needs. English is most popular language in the world, so it's best as default language. This is what people expect.

I think it would be much better, if Google would use localization pattern used already by most of multilingual operating systems and e.g. HTTP protocol: app is localized to X, Y and Z languages, one of them is marked as default one (but it's still specified, not just "default", unnamed one) and users have choice to set not only one system language, but a list of languages from most to least preferred.

Currently if app has Polish installed to /res/values and English to /res/values-en, then it will be in English for US, UK, etc. people only - French will see Polish language, but they probably prefer English. That means author of an app choose which language will you see - even if his choice may be totally against your needs. This is really bad, user should choose language, not app creator.

I think best approach would be to ask the user, which language is set as default one in original apk. If it would be English, then ok, but if not, then tool will copy it to values-XX and then you should translate res/values to English. That's all, very easy to implement.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Looking at the lasts posts I've come up with the following idea:

Lets assume default language is always English and provide the user a clickable link for when this isn't the case.

Asking the user every time he of she opens a apk would be a little to invasive I think.

I'm a big fan of assuming the most common, but don't exclude abnormalities!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djmcnz:
I half agree but you contradict yourself with the French example, thus proving the point I was making. Default must be English for a true multilingual app (default Android system strings are English for example, irrespective of your locale).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Desttro:
And when someone wants to make new language, is there some button to "Create new language" ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Thought off that one to:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Brut.all:
Yes, of course. By "ask the user" I meant something like that :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] d-lab:
I hope I dont write a stupid thing but,

with this software can I change the default icons too??

I mean, market, setting and all inside the Desire?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Well, Just try and let me know.

Should work on most of them I think.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] N-Forced:
Im having a problem with this tool and cant figure out how to fix it, I had the java development kit installed and got rid of it so I reinstalled the newest jre to get this working again. But ever since I did that something in this tool broke. Now when ever I open an apk to edit it and click apply the tool tells me that it saved my changes to the apk file but the apk file never updates, and when it does take the update the program just deletes the apk all together.

EDIT: Never mind I re downloaded the tool from the op and all it working now.

EDIT 2: It's still just deleting the apk when it gets done saving the changes.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djcsurf:
I have an app id like to change the installed name on.

A noob to this so are there any tuts or a help file as no idea how to do it

When i try to run the app i just get a documents window open, to search for java executable

(I have Java & NetF installed)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Working on a video explaining the whole thing.

For now, when it asks you for the jave executable, just dive into the folder where java is installed (probably somewhere in C:\program files\....) and then select the java.exe file. APK Edit should then remeber this location and never ask for it again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mystik.:
the program does not work, always the same error :(

I am running Windows Seven 32-bits
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djcsurf:
thx

i worked it out just before you replied.

Another question, it says it worked on a file but the original file is now backup so where would the new modified file be, it's nowhere to be found on my pc!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
The new file should be named as the original filename, at the exact same location.

If this doesn't happen (as you describe) APK Edit can't compile your apk.

What kinda changes did you make to the apk?

Are you having the same problem with other apk files as well?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djcsurf:
All i did was change the app name, it said it was successful so bit puzzled.

Tried to do the same on several files with same result :(

If relevant, am using WinXP Pro SP3
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Matrix44:
Hi,

the APK Edit is perfekt program. Is it possible to add more features to editing app (I thing edit Pop-up menu from app, add another language or edit language)?

Many thx,

Matrix44

EDIT:

it si great, can I download this version APK Edit ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Nope, not yet.

Still developing the new features.

Planning to post a new release on friday, so stay tuned ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dady2210:
How can download the app with qr code, to my phone
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djcsurf:
Any idea as to why im unable to change the app name on any APK i have, will future version correct this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Matrix44:
OK, thanks :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Anoniem100:
Can't really put my finger on the exact problem.

Will have to test in XP Pro SP3.

Do you have 32 or 64 bit OS?

For completeness.... I will do my best to fix as many problems as I can, so great change that in a future release you're problem will be tackled!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djcsurf:
XP Pro SP3 (x86) 32bit

I also have a laptop with Win7 x64 which i can try it on.