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how do you read xml files in the apk files, help???

Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.

Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.

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&RoidRage said:
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Great advice!
lol j/k

Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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Do a search in the forums. There are threads I have started and others as well that explain and gives u apps to help

Powers16 said:
Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.
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I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(

dsMA said:
I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(
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Use smali and backsmali. If you download this little toolkit from here you should be able to edit them in notepad++. I forgot how to use them but its pretty easy.
Maybe I'm wrong--been so long since I've messed with this stuff

dsMA said:
Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.

Decad3nce said:
The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.
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Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page

Papa Smurf151 said:
Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page
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Yep, with your description

Decad3nce said:
Yep, with your description
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Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol

XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.

Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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I effing love your apktool. Use it daily!

Papa Smurf151 said:
Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol
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Go ahead man...

Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon

Papa Smurf151 said:
Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon
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http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70

Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70
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I understand ur view. I didn't make the bat file just thought it was useful and u might like it. BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin

Papa Smurf151 said:
BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin
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Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better

Brut.all said:
Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better
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Yeah second option would be better but I wasn't bashin bro u do great work

You can also view and edit binary xml's in root explorer, as long as they haven't been hex edited. Skews up the formatting some how.
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[Q] Can I use XPOSED in the thread??

Can I use XPOSED in the thread??
Because the HOOK is not the system libraries...Package is a third party...
So...XPOSED to work.. Third party package haven't loaded..
So... To be a new thread.. The class library circulation continued to search a third party
Who can provide an example?
Thanks...

Can you give some more details about your problem, preferably with some code? What exactly are you trying to hook and where (again, it's best if you provide code)? What exactly are you trying?

GermainZ said:
Can you give some more details about your problem, preferably with some code? What exactly are you trying to hook and where (again, it's best if you provide code)? What exactly are you trying?
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ATTACH FILES use JD-JUI Open it....
look this...
com.tools.filemanager.a.handleMessage
package com.tools.filemanager;
class a
Method: public final void handleMessage(Message paramMessage)
I want hook this method...
GermainZ...you know me??
help me please.....
Thanks..........

Just hook it like any other method. If you can't do that, post the code you tried and the error you're receiving. You might want to search first.
No idea why you keep referring to threads, though.

GermainZ said:
Just hook it like any other method. If you can't do that, post the code you tried and the error you're receiving. You might want to search first.
No idea why you keep referring to threads, though.
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because I CALLED [[public void handleLoadPackage]]...
but method handleLoadPackage.. in method To out method..All resourse is Release...
So...All res released...But don't execute ClassLoader com.tools.filemanager.a
So..I mean use new thread...Loop execute method handleLoadPackage...
until Hooked com.tools.filemanager.a.handleMessage

[email protected] said:
because I CALLED [[public void handleLoadPackage]]...
but method handleLoadPackage.. in method To out method..All resourse is Release...
So...All res released...But don't execute ClassLoader com.tools.filemanager.a
So..I mean use new thread...Loop execute method handleLoadPackage...
until Hooked com.tools.filemanager.a.handleMessage
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Sorry, can't help you without the code you're actually trying, and you're being too vague.

[Req] How to change app name?

I recently downloaded asphalt overdrive and found the name too long and odd looking in my app drawer. I wish it would be better if it was down to oneword such as "Asphalt" or "Overdrive" only. Can someone tell me how to change the app name itself. It will be much helpful if someone modifies it for me

saif1012 said:
I recently downloaded asphalt overdrive and found the name too long and odd looking in my app drawer. I wish it would be better if it was down to oneword such as "Asphalt" or "Overdrive" only. Can someone tell me how to change the app name itself. It will be much helpful if someone modifies it for me
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I can try, send me a picture and the name that appears the apk by PM! :laugh:

link and pic
The link to the app 's apk. www.mediafire.com/?1928mxjfvjcs6ph Please make the app's name as Overdrive instead of Asphalt overdrive

saif1012 said:
The link to the app 's apk. www.mediafire.com/?1928mxjfvjcs6ph Please make the app's name as Overdrive instead of Asphalt overdrive
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I do not quite understand what you mean, I asked one fotot to better understand me ... even more so I tried to download the file from the link below and it will have two apks that modifquei differently, see one after the other. I hope the right.
Link > https://www.sendspace.com/file/b6h1e9

In Nova launcher you just need to hold on an icon, slide it to Edit and just delete or rewrite name. that simple.

thanks a ton!
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I do not quite understand what you mean, I asked one fotot to better understand me ... even more so I tried to download the file from the link below and it will have two apks that modifquei differently, see one after the other. I hope the right.
Link > https://www.sendspace.com/file/b6h1e9
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Just what I wanted! can u tell me how u did it?
Thanks so much!

saif1012 said:
Just what I wanted! can u tell me how u did it?
Thanks so much!
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if u know to decompile or recompile apk files ....
u need to decompile the files
once done navigate to res/values/strings.xml and find this line
Code:
<string name="app_name">[COLOR="Red"]just type what ever name u want here[/COLOR]</string>
save it and recompile

sandy7 said:
if u know to decompile or recompile apk files ....
u need to decompile the files
once done navigate to res/values/strings.xml and find this line
Code:
<string name="app_name">[COLOR="Red"]just type what ever name u want here[/COLOR]</string>
save it and recompile
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Great @sandy7 right and finally sign the apk

Please post questions in the Q&A section
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Please Help Me Change The Product I.D.

Hey! All cool dev over there i have been able to create a working xap to deploy for WHATSAPP
but i am working on to install multiple WhatsApp on one device.
so my request to the great developers to kindly help me out in changing the product id of the attached AppxManifest and WMAppManifest file. I have enclosed the same in the zip.
i will me thankfull to u
and ya off course its a part of development and hacking i suppose.

Dont know nothing about this. Sorry pal.

It's ok. I am still waiting for it! May be someone can help ?

edit it with notepad or something idk
(not so sure if it will work)

Super_Vegito said:
edit it with notepad or something idk
(not so sure if it will work)
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Editing with Notepad or any other text editor won't work for its original file is regenerated in the rebuild process and btw I have already tried all sort of text editors

Danish18 said:
Editing with Notepad or any other text editor won't work for its original file is regenerated in the rebuild process and btw I have already tried all sort of text editors
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Try this file and say .

irshad2809 said:
Try this file and say .
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Irshad bhai I can't get the file that u uploaded. You can change the product I.D. on vissual studio and I promise to provide 2 WhatsApp xaps for sideloading

[stock] apps

Here are some stock apps if you require it.
Request if You want something else. :good:
Camera:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVM08zY3kxOG80YWc
EasyHome :- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVNlBlRXlXSnlVQlk
FileManager:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVWXh4cFhTRUVMMDQ
LG Music:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVVUJHZ1YxbDVHbms
LG Videp :- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVaXl3QUV1d2hSRGc
LG Calender :- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVXzlzN3FZQ05oZnM

Ajshal said:
Here are some stock apps if you require it.
Request if You want something else. :good:
Camera:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVM08zY3kxOG80YWc
EasyHome :- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVNlBlRXlXSnlVQlk
FileManager:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVWXh4cFhTRUVMMDQ
LG Music:- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVVUJHZ1YxbDVHbms
LG Videp :- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVaXl3QUV1d2hSRGc
LG Calender :- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3M5j8JJJBVXzlzN3FZQ05oZnM
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These are already available at:
http://opensource.lge.com

pvineeth97 said:
These are already available at:
http://opensource.lge.com
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If you have already put the link, then enter it precisely.
I do not think that Open Source Code Distribution, places compiled files APK.

ze7zez said:
If you have already put the link, then enter it precisely.
I do not think that Open Source Code Distribution, places compiled files APK.
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Type your model number and search it for yourself, APK files are present and also a guide to how to compile it to your ROM.
I don't need to place it precisely because it is understood that the person who is opening the website is knowledgeable enough to do that.

pvineeth97 said:
Type your model number and search it for yourself, APK files are present and also a guide to how to compile it to your ROM.
I don't need to place it precisely because it is understood that the person who is opening the website is knowledgeable enough to do that.
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http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=K10
or
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=K420N
I do not see any APK.

ze7zez said:
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=K10
or
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=K420N
I do not see any APK.
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You obviously need to download the "Source" files then you will see them.

pvineeth97 said:
You obviously need to download the "Source" files then you will see them.
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Can not you just answer the question?
You wrote:
pvineeth97 said:
These are already available at:
http://opensource.lge.com
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Do not explain anything, just answer my question and indicate:
Where on http://opensource.lge.com, APK files are placed?

ze7zez said:
Can not you just answer the question?
You wrote:
Do not explain anything, just answer my question and indicate:
Where on http://opensource.lge.com, APK files are placed?
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Why a general user needs these APK files? I don't know.

pvineeth97 said:
Why a general user needs these APK files? I don't know.
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Only you know the reason why you are writing nonsense about the existence of APK on opensource.lge.com
EOT

ze7zez said:
Only you know the reason why you are writing nonsense about the existence of APK on opensource.lge.com
EOT
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I am not writing any nonsense
Ok i will show you then!

ze7zez said:
Only you know the reason why you are writing nonsense about the existence of APK on opensource.lge.com
EOT
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Everything is not written step-by-step and word by word.