[Q] how can i add or edit whatsapp for custom emoticons ?

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RodneyNL

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I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp

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I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp

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You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
I can help if you need.
You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1543631
 
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RodneyNL

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Thanks for your reply om gonna try it out i'll let you know of i need your help (probably i will need it xD)

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dealman

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Adding icons to whatsapp

Hey Guys has anyone tried adding new icons into the default whatsapp?
Or do the modded versions allow adding additional GIF'S to be added to the instant messenger?
Thanks
 

chaingang_100

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yes i have tried it, but it's useless since the recipient of the emoticon should have the "moded" version too, so that he could see the emoticon
 

ermacwins

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Just wanted to add that Ive noticed the Iphone has new icons and I can view them on my phone which dont have those icons :/
 

yogz214

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You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
I can help if you need.
You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1543631


I used 'Formatter' to rename (whatsapp) .apk file into .zip did required changes (replaced one .png smiley file) & again renamed it into .apk
But then, I'm not able to install it (even after uninstalling previous version). An error saying 'Application not installed' shows.

How can I modify .apk files (in terms of replacing only the smiley image files) & repack it into proper .apk file so that I'll be able to install it without any error?
Please help me..:confused:
thanks
 

jonny.pl

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I used 'Formatter' to rename (whatsapp) .apk file into .zip did required changes (replaced one .png smiley file) & again renamed it into .apk
But then, I'm not able to install it (even after uninstalling previous version). An error saying 'Application not installed' shows.

How can I modify .apk files (in terms of replacing only the smiley image files) & repack it into proper .apk file so that I'll be able to install it without any error?
Please help me..:confused:
thanks

i also want a new smiley, for example a puking smiley
 

fmardini

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After modifying the apk i think you should resign it to be able to install it
Check zipsigner from the play store

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jonny.pl

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After modifying the apk i think you should resign it to be able to install it
Check zipsigner from the play store

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so i have to download the whatsapp.apk, unrar it, change the icons in it, and resign it?

Were are the folder?

I am getting a "parsing" error by installing whatsapp
 
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zehata

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Nov 28, 2013
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Good idea, but not practical

In order to install an apk, it must be properly signed and with a password that only the developers know. If you own the app though, you will still need to to decompile and recreate the apk structure by turning the directories of the zip into an android structure, since the compiling will change pretty much everything.

Worst part of it all, if you somehow manage to change and install the app, only you will be able to see it since only the apk installed on your phone has those custom emoticons.

Cheers :good:
 

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    I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp

    Sent from my GT-I9100 Westcrips ICS using xda premium

    You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
    I can help if you need.
    You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1543631