What's smalli? And yes, it will allow you to edit some .xml files and images (including the app icon).
What's smalli? And yes, it will allow you to edit some .xml files and images (including the app icon).
For those still interested in editing apks on OS X without unpacking and hence without resigning I have found something that works!
muCommander! Just rename the .apk to .zip and browse it using muCommander just like you would using WinRar! Just tested it, I was able to add and remove files without resigning. The modified apk installed on my phone without a problem!
As for editing xml values you can simply copy the xml file out and edit it using your favourite editor and then copy them back in.
Hope I was able to help some OS X users.
/edit By the way, this method (WinRar or muCommander) also works for editing update.zip. This means you can customise the rom (add/remove system apks, change the boot animation etc) before you flash it.
That method works perfectly under Windows and is the method I use personally. However, I would also like to perform the same thing under OSX (on my Macbook).QUOTE]
Ahh. Excuse me, I completely missed the OS X part. Best of luck with that.
Thanks for the tut! I don't have a Mac to test it, but it sounds good. Would you mind if I add it to my tutorial with your credit, of course?
For those still interested in editing apks on OS X without unpacking and hence without resigning I have found something that works!
muCommander! Just rename the .apk to .zip and browse it using muCommander just like you would using WinRar! Just tested it, I was able to add and remove files without resigning. The modified apk installed on my phone without a problem!
As for editing xml values you can simply copy the xml file out and edit it using your favourite editor and then copy them back in.
Hope I was able to help some OS X users.
/edit By the way, this method (WinRar or muCommander) also works for editing update.zip. This means you can customise the rom (add/remove system apks, change the boot animation etc) before you flash it.
Wait! Does this just do what 7zip can do, but with more steps? Not to be rude, but...
I second everything Liquid said, and also OP I like how you listen to the criticism without arguing. I wish you the best of luck and hope you can expand this into something more useful.
thanks bro also i posted on my small Blog if thats ok ..
http://neffstarr.com/?p=1562
Jesus, what the hell is this program? And it must be installing it? Why didn't make a simple script for this renaming process. Example a batch-script.
Really? You're insulting the program because it needs installing and it's too complicated for you?
Why are you asking "what the hell" this program is? It's pretty damn clear in the OP. Maybe this isn't for you if you can't do the simple reading required to find that out.
ren %1 *.zip
-------------------------------------------------daisun said:For those still interested in editing apks on OS X without unpacking and hence without resigning I have found something that works!
muCommander! Just rename the .apk to .zip and browse it using muCommander just like you would using WinRar! Just tested it, I was able to add and remove files without resigning. The modified apk installed on my phone without a problem!
As for editing xml values you can simply copy the xml file out and edit it using your favourite editor and then copy them back in.
Hope I was able to help some OS X users.
/edit By the way, this method (WinRar or muCommander) also works for editing update.zip. This means you can customise the rom (add/remove system apks, change the boot animation etc) before you flash it.
I made the tut like this because I didn't know you can hide known extensions in Windows Explorer. I know you can open the apk with every archive manager.