[GUIDE/TIPS] How to Port OEM Apps / Vendor Apps to Your Current ROM

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qvgahub said:
thanks for ur great guide :laugh::good::good: i was trying to port an app to gingerbread ....but when i searched the androidmanifest.xml it does not contain any line with minsdkversion...instead it uses <receiver ="com.adjust.sdk.ReferrerReceiver" ="true"> can anyone help me out ...i want to change the minsdkversion required by the app:confused:
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Even if you change sdk version it is not 100% sure that it will work.
To change it go to the decompiled apk folder there will be a *.yml file generally named apktool.yml in that you can find min and target SDK version .Hope it helps.
All the Best ?:good:

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Aman_Arora said:
Even if you change sdk version it is not 100% sure that it will work.
To change it go to the decompiled apk folder there will be a *.yml file generally named apktool.yml in that you can find min and target SDK version .Hope it helps.
All the Best ?:good:

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I searched the yml but it. Did not contain the minsdkversion line:eek:
Should i add it on my own??

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cpkunki said:
After decompiling the apk, see the apktool.yml file in the decompiled folder.
There is a line in that file 'minsdklevel'. This is what you wanted. Modify it accordingly.

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But after modifying ,when i recompile it back ,should i have to copy the androidmanifest and meta-inf folder to the decompiled one ? Or leave it as it is. Plz Help brother.
 
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android.zealot.fervor said:
But after modifying ,when i recompile it back ,should i have to copy the androidmanifest and meta-inf folder to the decompiled one ? Or leave it as it is. Plz Help brother.
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If you are using apktool. Its hard to do these things.
Please use the Advanced Apktool By @BDFreak . It will do all your jobs on the go. :)
Also, dont forget to use the framework files for decompiling and recompiling files. :good:

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If you are using apktool. Its hard to do these things.
Please use the Advance Apktool By @BDFreak . It will do all your jobs on the go. :)
Also, dont forget to use the framework files for decompiling and recompiling files. :good:

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Ohh THANKS BROTHER....Going to give a try :)
THANKS Once Again .
 
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Hi girls and boys :laugh:

I just wanted to share a little tips/guide/info to port apps from the platform, this is doesn't mean all the applications of the platform can be ported!!!

This is just example

Ok Let's start!!! ;)

Requirement :

1. Knowledge in decompile/recompile/sign/zipalign apk file (apps)

- If you don't know how to do this, visit this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2195680

2. Knowledge to find library file (*.so file) and framework file (*.jar) whats needed from apps

3. Knowledge to use LogCat

- if you don't know how to do this, visit this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2274119

How can I know what's library is needed? :

1. Knowledge is in need if the library doesn't exist in apk file, locate the name of the library file (*.so file) that may be related to the application (the file name may be a bit the same with the application) you can search in system>lib

2. If library file already exist in apk file /folder lib>armeabi (You just need to extract it from apk file and take the file *.so)

1390685_1376164759288317_784663848_n.jpg


3. To see what's apps required library framework file :

- Decompile apps with using file framework-res.apk from that ROM apps (Also maybe need framework 2 like SemcGenericUxpRes.apk or twframework-res.apk etc)

1381721_1376164639288329_404257341_n.jpg


- Open AndroidManifest.xml using Text Editor (Like NotePad++) and see like this line

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Leave file has been decompiled and Take it file name (In list androidmanifest) from the ROM file that you want to ported from system>framework also take permission framework file (*.xml) from system>etc>permission


What should i do know? :

1. First times you need download Full ROM is there already deodexed so you can take some file you need to ported
2. If you already understand what i said above, lets start to final section
3. If you already take all file what you need to port, collect all the files, and prepare cwm zip updater, add the file to zip with right folder

*.Apk file must be in system>app

*.So file must be in system>lib

*.jar file must be in system>framework

*.xml file permissions framework must be in system>etc>permissions

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This section is not modified the apps, first you can try flash it with CWM and see its working or not, if not working (FC) you need to see whats wrong in logcat (FATAL ERROR)

Or the problem apps parsing error because your Android Version is lower (e.g apps JB to ICS)

Now you need to decompile that apps

Go to smali folder and search whats wrong in logcat, if you already fix it

Then open AndroidManifest.xml try to change minimal sdk version from Android_manifest and in apktool.yml

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Code: 
minSdkVersion: '[COLOR="Red"]16[/COLOR]'
targetSdkVersion: '17'

Change to this number

Code: 
minSdkVersion: '[COLOR="Red"]14[/COLOR]'
targetSdkVersion: '17'

save all changes

then recompile, sign and zipalign


NOTE :

1. Choose right signing with apps you want to ported

2. Very difficult to port app from ICS/JB to GB because ICS and JB use HOLO themes/style you need to rewrite everything holo style that apps to framework-res GB

3. Not any apps can be ported to lower Android Version by changed minimal sdk
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HI Frnds......


I want to port Stock camera apps (Karbonn S1 Titanium) to CM 10.1 with working camera and camrecorder

Thanks in advance
 
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This really works with any app ?
Because i'm trying to port many apps and they didn't have these libs and jars, and after installed FC.
 
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Hi
I am Trying to port Xperia Z2 SemcClock.apk to ICS.
I have Changed minSdkVersion to 15(i also tried 14) but it doesnt work and fc's.

its my log:
Code: 
E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): FATAL EXCEPTION: main

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.sonyericsson.organizer/com.sonyericsson.organizer.Organizer}: java.lang.NullPointerException

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:1967)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.handleLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:1992)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.access$600(ActivityThread.java:127)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:1158)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:99)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:137)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:4441)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:511)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:784)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:551)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at com.sonyericsson.organizer.Organizer.onCreate(Organizer.java:269)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.Activity.performCreate(Activity.java:4465)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.Instrumentation.callActivityOnCreate(Instrumentation.java:1049)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:1931)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	... 11 more

W/ActivityManager( 1762):   Force finishing activity com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer
its the app:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2736043&d=1399729102
can you plz help me??
edit:
i deleted this line from Organizer.smali
Code: 
    .line 104
    const-string v0, "content://com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware.aef.registration"
Organizer.smali is attached .
now it crashs......
its the new log:
Code: 
I/ActivityManager( 1762): START {act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer} from pid 2719

I/ActivityManager( 1762): Start proc com.sonyericsson.organizer for activity com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer: pid=3414 uid=10053 gids={3003}
I/ActivityManager( 1762): Process com.sonyericsson.organizer (pid 3414) has died.

W/ActivityManager( 1762): Force removing ActivityRecord{2c199d90 com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer}: app died, no saved state
 

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can someone tell me that is it necessary to install android sdk for this?
 
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hami497 said:
can someone tell me that is it necessary to install android sdk for this?
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No..

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poria1999 said:
@Rizal Lovins
Hi
I am Trying to port Xperia Z2 SemcClock.apk to ICS.
I have Changed minSdkVersion to 15(i also tried 14) but it doesnt work and fc's.

its my log:
Code: 
E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): FATAL EXCEPTION: main

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.sonyericsson.organizer/com.sonyericsson.organizer.Organizer}: java.lang.NullPointerException

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:1967)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.handleLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:1992)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.access$600(ActivityThread.java:127)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:1158)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:99)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:137)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:4441)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:511)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:784)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:551)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at com.sonyericsson.organizer.Organizer.onCreate(Organizer.java:269)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.Activity.performCreate(Activity.java:4465)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.Instrumentation.callActivityOnCreate(Instrumentation.java:1049)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:1931)

E/AndroidRuntime( 3291): 	... 11 more

W/ActivityManager( 1762):   Force finishing activity com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer
its the app:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2736043&d=1399729102
can you plz help me??
edit:
i deleted this line from Organizer.smali
Code: 
    .line 104
    const-string v0, "content://com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware.aef.registration"
Organizer.smali is attached .
now it crashs......
its the new log:
Code: 
I/ActivityManager( 1762): START {act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer} from pid 2719

I/ActivityManager( 1762): Start proc com.sonyericsson.organizer for activity com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer: pid=3414 uid=10053 gids={3003}
I/ActivityManager( 1762): Process com.sonyericsson.organizer (pid 3414) has died.

W/ActivityManager( 1762): Force removing ActivityRecord{2c199d90 com.sonyericsson.organizer/.Organizer}: app died, no saved state
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I would suggest not removing that whole smali. In Organizer.smali at method onCreate, there is something in that method that needs to be added or adjusted for the app to run. NullPointerException usually means something is not quite setup right or is calling maybe another framework.
For instance in onCreate:
Did you add all these resources that it calls too?
  1. const v10, 0x7f0c006b
  2. const/high16 v9, 0x7f070000
  3. const v6, 0x7f040026
  4. const v9, 0x7f020026
  5. const v10, 0x7f0a0012 etc....
Also I see in this method that it is calling to another smali, here:
Code: 
invoke-static {v6}, Lcom/sonyericsson/organizer/Organizer$TabsAdapter
There is also some boolean's in there.. Therefore you might need to add them in your framework-res or whatever resources you have
A LOT of the frameworks and code changed from ICS to JB. Not sure that this would be possible..
 
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    Rizal Lovins
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    INTRODUCING

    Hello XDA Community
    I just want to share TIPS how to port OEM/VENDOR Apps to your current ROM

    Requirement :

    1. Knowledge in decompile/recompile/sign/zipalign apk file (apps)
    - If you don't know how to do this, visit this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2195680

    2. Knowledge to find library file (*.so file) and framework file (*.jar) whats needed from apps
    3. You should understand MANAGING APPLICTAIONS it help on making update into system like porting APPS
    - if you don't know how to do this, visit this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60829642&postcount=2
    4. Knowledge to use LogCat
    - if you don't know how to do this, visit this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2274119

    What should i do now? :

    1. First times you need download Full ROM is there already deodexed so you can take some file you need to ported or you make it by yourself
    2. If you already understand what i said above, lets start to final section
    3. If you already take all file what you need to port, collect all the files, and prepare update.zip updater, add the file to zip with right folder

    *.Apk file must be in system>app or priv-app
    *.So file must be in system>lib
    *.jar file must be in system>framework
    *.xml file permissions framework must be in system>etc>permissions

    How can I know what's library is needed? :

    1. Knowledge is in need if the library doesn't exist in apk file, locate the name of the library file (*.so file) that may be related to the application (the file name may be a bit the same with the application) you can search in system>lib or use using a logcat after installing apps, you will see a missing library like :
    FATAL error can't find class blablabla something like that :D

    2. If library file already exist in apk file /folder lib>armeabi (You just need to extract it from apk file and take the file *.so)
    Moawj5V.png


    (Taking *.so files)
    Example for all applications

    NOTE For Lollipop : Google has change structure of an applications in system that every applications having lib folder itself, it make more easy to locate lib files

    - Open SemcAlbum.apk using winrar/rar and extract folder lib then remove folder lib from that app
    vwzTO3J.png

    - Rename com.sonyericsson.album.apk to SemcAlbum.apk
    - Create folder with same name with apk name (SemcAlbum)
    - Under that folder create folder lib
    - Under lib folder create folder arm
    - navigate to the extracted lib before, move *.so files from armeabi-v7a if exist or armeabi into SemcAlbum/lib/arm/
    xiSQsHB.png
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    3. To see what's apps required library framework file :
    - Decompile apps with using file framework-res.apk from that ROM apps (Also maybe need framework 2 like SemcGenericUxpRes.apk etc)
    - Open AndroidManifest.xml using Text Editor (Like NotePad++) and see like this line
    2SZ4pl2.png

    <uses-library android:name="com.sony.device" android:required="true" />
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    <uses-library android:name="com.sony.device" android:required="false" />
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Leave file has been decompiled and Take it file name (In list AndroidManifest) from the ROM file that you want to ported from system>framework also take permission framework file (*.xml) from system>etc>permissions

    Example :
    com.sonyericsson.navigationbar < it mean jar file, so you should take the file from system/framework

    framework files need xml file permissions
    com.sonyericsson.navigationbar.xml file, so you should take the file from system/etc/permissions


    Explaination :
    What The different true & false?
    true : the application is required that framework to work
    false : the application is still required that framework but without that framework the application can still work but some feature that need framework files will not work.

    This section is not modified the apps, first you can try flash it with Recovery and see its working or not, if not working (FC) you need to see whats wrong in logcat (FATAL ERROR)

    Or the problem apps parsing error because your Android Version is lower (e.g apps JB to ICS)

    Now you need to decompile that apps

    Go to smali folder and search whats wrong in logcat, if you already fix it (I will explain how to fix it in next post)

    Then open AndroidManifest.xml try to change minimal sdk version from Android_manifest or in apktool.yml
    Code: 
    minSdkVersion: '[COLOR="Red"]16[/COLOR]'
targetSdkVersion: '17'
    Change to this number
    Code: 
    minSdkVersion: '[COLOR="Red"]14[/COLOR]'
targetSdkVersion: '17'
    save all changes
    then recompile, sign and zipalign

    NOTE :
    1. Not any apps can be ported to lower Android Version by change minimal sdk
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    Rizal Lovins
    Rizal Lovins
    Analizing app force close and how to fix it

    Well in this post i will explain how to fix force close app that you are trying to port
    Typically applications that do not work is because several factors:
    1. Missing library framework
    2. Missing *.so files
    3. Java Method or function that do not match with your current ROM
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    1. Missing library framework
    You should look at AndroidManifest.xml what app needed framework files, see screenshots!
    2SZ4pl2.png

    take the file name like on AndroidManifest.xml in system/framework and take xml permissions files from system/etc/permissions
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    2. Missing *.so files
    This is really confused how to find what app is need *.so files
    The solution is install the app and take a logcat!

    The log will say something like this :
    example (can't find class libUXVisualizer blablabla)

    then you just search on system/lib for libUXVisualizer.so from the ROM you want to port and take it!
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    3. Java Method or function that do not match with your current ROM
    There is many factors that make app force close, but in SONY Apps usually only error "GetString". if you are trying to port SONY Apps to your current ROM (E.g. CM Based ROM) you will face same issue like this.
    lxIbQpz.jpg


    What should i do now after i see this log?

    Ok let's start!!!
    1. Decompile apps with using file framework-res.apk from that ROM apps (Also maybe need framework 2 like SemcGenericUxpRes.apk etc)
    2. Go to folder smali/com/sonyericsson/metadatacleanup/util/
    3. Open StorageManagerIf.smali using text editor
    - Find .line 262 and see like this!
    tyTiMqL.png

    4. Decompile your framework-res.apk
    - Go to folder res/value/
    - Open Public.xml using text editor
    - Following StorageManagerIf.smali in .line 262 there is code look like this
    Code: 
    const-string v2, "[COLOR="Red"]storage_internal[/COLOR]"
    RIGHT?
    - SO Search storage_internal in Public.xml in your framework-res.apk
    EqxeMSF.png

    copy the code and change the code look like this!
    Code: 
        const-string v2, "[COLOR="Red"]storage_internal[/COLOR]"

    invoke-direct {p0, v1, v2}, Lcom/sonyericsson/metadatacleanup/util/StorageManagerIf;->getString(Landroid/content/res/Resources;Ljava/lang/String;)Ljava/lang/String;

    move-result-object v2

    invoke-virtual {v2, v0}, Ljava/lang/String;->equals(Ljava/lang/Object;)Z

    move-result v2

    if-eqz v2, :cond_0
    Shrink code to
    Code: 
    const v2, [COLOR="Red"]0x10405ad[/COLOR]
    So it will look like this
    Code: 
     .line 262
    .local v0, "description":Ljava/lang/String;
    const v2, 0x10405ad

    if-eqz v2, :cond_0
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    In screenshot logcat say there is many error, you should search similar code like before "storage_sdcard" & "storage_usb" and follow changing code guide like before!!! also search in other smali that same error like that.

    If you are done, save all change then recompile apk and sign apk

    CONGRATZ YOU ARE DONE.
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    Rizal Lovins
    Rizal Lovins
    CREDITS :

    Thanks to @Lasan for the trick @ibanez7 for always helping me if i stuck
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    Rizal Lovins
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    vanitea said:
    Thanks for it...... :good::good::good::good:
    but still waiting for more detil tuttor, give some example to port apk from sony to all android device
    because i wana be RC-RD like you:D:silly:

    you are realy great RC-RD here
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    you are welcome my friend :)

    Yeah i will post with all detail later, now just uploaded some screenshots :)

    No!!! i'm not developer :D
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    hard91
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    Any tutorial for round switches in settings like homani framework
    And xperia u phone book port to tipo ????
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