How To Edit Modify Android Apps .Apk Full Solution

hello everyone... I want to share the tool for editing apk, and making a slightly guide for decompile/recompile apk and basic editing xml/smali... and this guide and tool for Windows user...





REQUIREMENTS :

Download and Install on your computer

1. JDK here

2. 7zip here or Winrar (recommended) here

3. Notepad++ here

4. Android SDK for patch 9.png until Zipalign the apk here

5. Apktool & baksmali/smali + Signer for all GB/ICS/JB ROM here

6. Apktool & baksmali/smali + Signer for all GB/ICS/JB ROM v2 here

7. Apktool & baksmali/smali + Signer for all GB/ICS/JB/KK ROM v3 (4.4 Kitkat support/optimized) here



Save or extract apktool to folder directory :

Windows XP : C:\Document and Settings\folder your computer name\here

Windows 7 : C:\User\folder your computer name\here






CREDITS & BIG THANKS TO :

- Brut.all for apktool
- Team Reject for Quick baksmali/smali file
- Yorzua for Sign apk file
- Rizal Lovins for support me
- pantrif13

1. How to Decompile and Recompile *.jar file or classes.dex

- Copy *.jar file to apktool folder (make sure is the same folder). for example : android.policy.jar

- Open android.policy.jar using Winrar or 7zip and extract classes.dex file

- Drag & drop classes.dex to Quick-Baksmali.cmd (decompile process)

Screenshot example for Baksmaling/decompile classes.dex using drag & drop method :

- wait and you will see a folder with the name "classout"

- now you can start editing smali file on classout folder (use Notepad++ for editing it)

- After editing is complete, Drag & drop classout folder to Quick-Smali.cmd (recompile process)

Screenshot example for Smaling/recompile classout folder using drag & drop method :

- After recompile is complete, there will be a file with a name "new-classes.dex"

- Open android.policy.jar using Winrar or 7zip

- Rename new-classes.dex to classes.dex, and Drag & drop to android.policy.jar with normal compression

- finally, push back android.policy.jar into the system your device. push manual using root explorer/similar application or make a flashable zip.

2. How to Decompile and Recompile *.apk file

a. Copy framework-res.apk to apktool folder (make sure is the same folder).

(Attention : to edit other default apk on system/app like Contacts.apk, Phone.apk. MusicPlayer.apk etc.. needed framework 2.for example : twframework-res.apk)

b. Copy other *.apk you want to edit to apktool folder. for example : GreenRockers.apk

c. Open Command Prompt.bat

d. Decompile and install framework

Code:

apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d GreenRockers.apk

Screenshot example for installing framework and decompiling apk :

if your apk is Contacs.apk, Phone.apk, Camera.apk etc.. follow this guide :

Code:

apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
apktool d Settings.apk

Screenshot example for installing framework 2 and decompiling apk :

e. wait and you will see a folder with the name "GreenRockers or Settings"

f. now you can start editing png, xml, even smali file

g. After editing is complete, Now Recompile

Code:

apktool b -f -d GreenRockers

or 

Code:

apktool b -f -d Settings

Screenshot example for decompiling dan recompiling apk :

h. After recompile is complete, go to GreenRockers or Settings folder, Open dist folder and open GreenRockers.apk or Settings.apk using Winrar/7zip

i. Open Original GreenRockers.apk or Settings.apk Using Winrar/7zip

j. Drag & drop META-INF folder and android.manifest.xml (if you not edit android.manifest.xml), also lib folder if there in Original GreenRockers.apk to Modified GreenRockers.apk or Modified Settings.apk on dist folder.

Screenshot example for Drag & drop META-INF folder etc :

k. Now Sign apk, example :

Code:

java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 GreenRockers.apk GreenRockers_signed.apk

(Attention : Sign apk is only for 3rd Party apps, you can sign apk from system/app. but not all apk on system/app support)

l. Rename GreenRockers_signed.apk to GreenRockers.apk

m. Zipalign the apk

Code:

zipalign -fv 4 GreenRockers.apk GreenRockers-new.apk

n. Rename GreenRockers-new.apk to GreenRockers.apk

o. finally, push back xxxxxx.apk into the system your device. push manual using root explorer/similar application or make a flashable zip.

3. How to Zipalign the *.apk

1. Download and Install Android SDK (if you've downloaded, do not need to download again)

2. Go to C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools

3. Search + copy zipalign.exe and draw9patch.bat then paste in the c:\windows\here

4. Open cmd and typing this code (For example : Zipalign SystemUI.apk) :

Code:

zipalign -fv 4 SystemUI.apk SystemUI-new.apk

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List of Android "Secret" Codes, Tips, and Tricks

As pointed out from comments these are mostly for Samsung, I have added some for HTC below. Like I said this is just a start we can build form it. If anyone would like to create a Google Doc from this information please feel free I will add a link to this post.

SAMSUNG CODES

Code	Description
*#*#4636#*#*	Display information about Phone, Battery and Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*	Restting your phone to factory state-Only deletes application data and applications
*2767*3855#	It's a complete wiping of your mobile also it reinstalls the phones firmware
*#*#34971539#*#*	Shows completes information about the camera
*#*#7594#*#*	Changing the power button behavior-Enables direct poweroff once the code enabled
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*	For a quick backup to all your media files
*#*#197328640#*#*	Enabling test mode for service activity
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#*	Wireless Lan Tests
*#*#232338#*#*	Displays Wi-Fi Mac-address
*#*#1472365#*#*	For a quick GPS test
*#*#1575#*#*	A Different type GPS test
*#*#0283#*#*	Packet Loopback test
*#*#0*#*#*	LCD display test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#*	Audio test
*#*#0842#*#*	Vibration and Backlight test
*#*#2663#*#*	Displays touch-screen version
*#*#2664#*#*	Touch-Screen test
*#*#0588#*#*	Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#*	Ram version
*#*#232331#*#*	Bluetooth test
*#*#7262626#*#*	Field test
*#*#232337#*#	Displays bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#*	For Google Talk service monitoring
*#*#4986*2650468#*#*	PDA, Phone, Hardware, RF Call Date firmware info
*#*#1234#*#*	PDA and Phone firmware info
*#*#1111#*#*	FTA Software version
*#*#2222#*#*	FTA Hardware verion
*#*#44336#*#*	Displays Build time and change list number
*#06#	Displsys IMEI number
*#*#8351#*#*	Enables voice dialing logging mode
*#*#8350#*#*	Disables voice dialing logging mode
##778 (+call)	Brings up Epst menu

HTC CODES

Code	Description
*#*#3424#*#*	HTC function test Program.
*#*#4636#*#*	HTC Info menu
*#*#8255#*#*	launching GTalk Service Monitor
##3424#	Diagnostic mode.
##3282#	for EPST.
##8626337#	for VOCODER
##33284#	Field trial menu.
##786#	Reverse Logistics Support.
##7738#	Protocol Revision.
##775#	Unknown
##2539#	Unknown

Code	Description
*#1234#	to check software version of phone.
*#12580*369#	to check software and hardware information.
*#0228#	Battery status (ADC, RSSI reading)
*#0011#	Service Menu
*#0283#	loopback test
*#06#	imei
*#03#	nandflashheaderread
*#0808#	usb service
*#9090#	service mode
*#7284#	FactoryKeystring
*#34971539#	camera firmware standard
*#1111#	servicemode
*#0*#	Testmodus

Code	Description
*#*#4636#*#*	Display information about Phone, Battery and Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*	Resetting your phone to factory state-Only deletes application data and applications
*2767*3855#	It's a complete wiping of your mobile also it reinstalls the phones firmware
*#*#34971539#*#*	Shows completes information about the camera
*#*#7594#*#*	Changing the power button behavior-Enables direct poweroff once the code enabled
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*	For a quick backup to all your media files
*#*#197328640#*#*	Enabling test mode for service activity
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#*	Wireless Lan Tests
*#*#232338#*#*	Displays Wi-Fi Mac-address
*#*#1472365#*#*	For a quick GPS test
*#*#1575#*#*	A Different type GPS test
*#*#0283#*#*	Packet Loopback test
*#*#0*#*#*	LCD display test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#*	Audio test
*#*#0842#*#*	Vibration and Backlight test
*#*#2663#*#*	Displays touch-screen version
*#*#2664#*#*	Touch-Screen test
*#*#0588#*#*	Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#*	Ram version
*#*#232331#*#*	Bluetooth test
*#*#7262626#*#*	Field test
*#*#232337#*#*	Displays bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#*	For Google Talk service monitoring
*#*#4986*2650468#*#*	PDA, Phone, Hardware, RF Call Date firmware info
*#*#1234#*#*	PDA and Phone firmware info
*#*#1111#*#*	FTA Software version
*#*#2222#*#*	FTA Hardware verion
*#*#44336#*#*	Displays Build time and change list number
*#06#	Displsys IMEI number
*#*#8351#*#*	Enables voice dialing logging mode
*#*#8350#*#*	Disables voice dialing logging mode

There, I fixed it

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How To Edit APK file Android ApplicationFull tutorial HD

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Apk Edit - Edit Your Apk File (Android App)

You want to edit apk file(android app) directly without the need of eclipse or command line build utility? Yes You can do it using APK Edit Utility.

Steps 

(1) Download APK Edit Software from here. http://www.4shared.com/zip/wTKZA1uz/APK_Edit.html

(2) Open and browse the apk file you want to edit.

(3) Wait for some time until the Browse link becomes clickable in Details Tab.

(4) Now, click on browse and folder structure will be opened.

(5) You can make small changes like string name change, image change, app name change & save the file to reflect the changes in apk file.

To Change icon or images :- Replace existing images with new images.
To make string changes :- find strings.xml file in res and change the string’s values.
To make app name, package name changes :- Change the android manifest file.

After making all changes, save the file and close the folder structure.  Click On Ok and you will see the android app with all the changes you made.

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I want to create a SQLite database in my app, which contains three tables, I will add data into tables and will use them later on.

but I like to keep database ,as if when app is first time installed it checks whether the database exist or not, if exists it updates it else if not then creates a new database.

further more I am making a DB class to facilitate my app,so I wont be creating an activity for my database creation.

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Over the last year, the messages team has been working to make it easier to have one on one conversations with your friends. In November, we launched the new messages, which brings together your chats, texts, emails and messages all in one place.

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You can also add or remove friends manually to make the lists even more accurate.

Close Friends and Acquaintances Lists

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The people on the list you've shared with will be able to see each others' names. This gives them more context. For example, if I see that a post is shared with my five closest friends, I am much more likely to comment freely on it than I would be if I didn't know who else could see the post.

Better Suggestions

We provide suggestions for your smart lists, Close Friends, Acquaintances, and your own lists, making them easier to create and update.

When you add someone as a friend or confirm a friendship request, you'll be able to add the friend to any of your existing lists.

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Each of your lists has its own News Feed, where you can see just the photos, status updates and other posts from the people on the list. To view list News Feeds, look for the Lists section on the left side of your homepage and click the list you want to see.

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You can also use lists to help control who sees what on your profile, using the audience selector next to each detail on your profile.

Improved Friend lists will be available to everyone this week and will be rolling out on mobile over the next few weeks.  We'd love to hear your feedback at facebook.com/ListsTeam.