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biggiephil

biggiephil

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I was wondering if anyone knew how to change the carrier name, I've read it was through framework-res.apk > res then XML and eri.xml but im not sure
 
You will need the Full Android SDK and a Utility like APK Multi-Tool to decompress, and decompile the framework-res.apk. Then use it to recompile it once you have edited the file.
 
APK Multi-Tool is a bit more novice friendly. The Full Android SDK is more useful in the long run as a novice grows in knowledge.

I have the Full Android SDK on my mediafire account.
I can post the link if needed.
 
Not trying to argue but APK Multi-Tool caused me nothing but errors when I first started making themes, I found it a lot easier to just install the necessary files (instead of the sdk) and just run them from terminal or Command Prompt. Anyways that guide I linked to explains how to do everything through CP or terminal whether he is on Linux or Windows. Yes you are right about the sdk being useful but there are also a lot of files in there that aren't needed for what he needs it for, the only things useful in there for a "novice" user are the tools to decompile, zipalign, and adb. I honestly don't see a point in wasting "that much" hard drive space just to use a few files you can download separately on the internet
 
Thank you all for the input, im assuming its quite simple? Unless someone would like to make it say T-Mobile for me? I'm sure I can figure it out, on the LG Motion I use to make themes and edit apks
 
You still have to find a utility to decompress and decompile the apk, then recompile and compress it.

I can help you set up APK Multi-Tool if you want.

There might be something better out there. Try the other suggestions.
 
AndyOpie150 said:
You still have to find a utility to decompress and decompile the apk, then recompile and compress it.

I can help you set up APK Multi-Tool if you want.

There might be something better out there. Try the other suggestions.
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Yeah it's a pain I just want something easier
 
When you say it's a pain, what's such a pain?

Setting it up is easy once you know how. Once set up, using it is so simple a child could handle it.

The only thing needed to set it up properly is the full SDK, the Java jdk7, setting the path to the SDK's adb.exe (needed for shell and fastboot commands anyway), setting the path to the java.exe, and setting the Class Path to the java.exe.

You need the full SDK and Java jdk7 anyway if you plan on messing with themes, giving phone commands thru computer, etc.

You want anything easier than this, then go to the UOT kitchen online, but they are extremely limited in what they can do.
 
AndyOpie150 said:
When you say it's a pain, what's such a pain?

Setting it up is easy once you know how. Once set up, using it is so simple a child could handle it.

The only thing needed to set it up properly is the full SDK, the Java jdk7, setting the path to the SDK's adb.exe (needed for shell and fastboot commands anyway), setting the path to the java.exe, and setting the Class Path to the java.exe.

You need the full SDK and Java jdk7 anyway if you plan on messing with themes, giving phone commands thru computer, etc.

You want anything easier than this, then go to the UOT kitchen online, but they are extremely limited in what they can do.
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The only thing i want to do is change carrier name
 
Gotcha.
Lol.
I tend to give more info than necessary. I'm really busy right now until next Friday, but I could probably do it for you and upload .apk to mediafire account so you can download.

What do you want to rename it to?
 
biggiephil said:
The only thing i want to do is change carrier name
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I can dig around the framework-res.apk for you and see what I can do, just remember that messing with any .apk's can cause a bootloop so all the risk is on you, you will be responsible for your device. If a factory reset doesn't fix the bootloop (if it bootloops), then you will have to unbrick with a computer
 
AndyOpie150 said:
Gotcha.
Lol.
I tend to give more info than necessary. I'm really busy right now until next Friday, but I could probably do it for you and upload .apk to mediafire account so you can download.

What do you want to rename it to?
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T-Mobile would be nice if you could :)
 
sorry to hijack the thread, but can this framework thing, if modify correctly, helps to enable a language that this phone doesn't support?
 
I think copy and paste is pretty easy if you ask me, especially when you didn't have to edit the stuff :p Yeah, there is a way to do it with xposed but you still run into the same bootloop risks if that is what you are worried about
 
Until we get the custom recovery figured out, so a proper nandroid backup can be made, I wouldn't take the chance of using xposed to do it.

Just be patient. Wait till we get a custom recovery or a proper framework-res.apk can be made. I have the experience to edit the framework-res.apk right, so it won't cause a bootloop.
 
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