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June 25, 2012 By: FallenWriter
Back in 2010, XDA Recognized Developer Daneshm90 created a script for the HTC G1 to simplify the modification process for APK files. The script proved popular, as it greatly streamlined the cumbersome manual modification process. Sadly, over time the script fell into disrepair and even the download link for it ended up broken.
Eventually, XDA Senior Member raziel23x took it upon himself to breathe new life into the aging script and not only overhaul, but improve upon the original design. He’s incorporated such features as:
- Batch optimize apk (Zipalign,optipng,or both)
- Batch Ogg optimization
- Batch install apk from script (option 19)
- Batch Theme Image Transfer TOOL
- Batch Theme optipng TOOL
- Batch Theme Zipalign APK TOOL
- Compression level selector (monitor status above menu)
- Error detection. Checks if error occurred anytime u perform a task, and reports it
- Extract, Zip apk’s.
- Incorporates brut.all’s apktool
- Improved syntax of questions/answers
- Logging on/off has been removed. Instead a log.txt is created which logs the activities of the script organized using time/date headers
- Optimize pngs (ignores .9.pngs)
- Pull apk from phone into modding environment.
- Push to specific location on phone
- Quick sign an apk (Batch mode supported)
The list actually continues on quite a bit, and there are still many more improvements to be made. So head on over to the release thread and give this a spin.
April 25, 2012 By: Conan Troutman
Ever wondered what Papa Smurf is up to when he’s not foiling Gargamel’s latest evil plot or lusting after Smurfette? I know I have. Apparently he hangs around the EVO 4G forums helping people get the most out of their devices.
There are plenty of ways to maximize the performance of your device, but unfortunately it can be somewhat time consuming and awkward to make the necessary changes to implement things like build.prop and init.d tweaks, especially if you wish to implement several at once. However XDA Forum Moderator & Recognized Contributor PapaSmurf151 has created a script that will install a variety of tweaks created by numerous developers, users and some of his own, to help you optimize performance from your device as easily as possible.
The script works by asking you a few questions relating to your needs and how you use your device before deciding on which tweaks are appropriate to install. It will seek out any duplicate entries in your build.prop, and remove them to prevent conflicts and also create backups in case you wish to roll back the changes made. Tweaks include battery, memory, WiFi/3G, speed, SD card and governor tweaks. The release thread also contains a huge amount of information relevant to the options available from running this script so you can be sure that you know exactly how this is benefiting your device.
The script can be run via ScriptManager or Terminal, and should work on the vast majority of devices including the HTC EVO 4G. Obviously you’ll want to back up first before making any changes though, just in case.
If you’d like to take this for a spin then head on over to the original thread.
February 16, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
Rooting a device can be some sticky business. In some cases, it’s as easy as using one of the well known one click solutions, such as SuperOneClickRoot. Others, however, require some cunning such as manually patching files and using ADB.
Once root is established though, it’s work from the community that makes that root seem less imposing and easier to obtain for the less technically challenged. It is in that spirit that XDA Member Condi has taken a prior root method for the Sony Tablet S and turned it into a simple to use Windows script. The modifications made over the prior version of the root method include:
to eliminate problems like ‘com.pwn.me’ error etc.
timing is correct,
it goes fully automatic,
disabling mpt device automatically, and reenabling,
modded to work on 64 and 32bit systems,
(tested on winxp 32bit, win7 64bit).
The script is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows and has been tested on Windows XP and Windows 7. Simply make sure the proper MTP driver is installed, download the script, run it and you’ll be seeing that Superuser prompt in no time flat. It doesn’t get too much more simple than that.
So for anyone who was waiting for an easier way to root their Sony Tablet S, you can find the download link and additional information in the original thread.
January 31, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
Theming can involve a number of long and tedious activities. Applying the same theme to dozens, even hundreds of icons. even more tedious is taking those icons and putting them back into the apk files they came from.
For users of the HTC Rezound, there’s one less step from concept to completion. XDA Senior Member MrSmith317 has created a .bat script that automatically switches out the icons in the com.htc.resources.apk, framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk for your themed ones. As with any new software, there are a few peculiarities that people who want to try it and some potential improvements that could be added in future releases. As MrSmith317 explains:
Only gotcha is that it is case sensitive providing the APK name. I’d love to hear feedback if you give it a try. I’ll revise this again in a bit after I get some feedback. If there’s interest I’ll build one that allows XML swaps as well.
The instructions are very easy to follow so there’s virtually no learning curve for those who are still new to the theming world. Just drop the icons into the appropriate folder and run the script.
For those themers out there who want to check it out, you can find the script download, the instructions and discussion about it in the tool’s thread.
January 31, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
Scripts are always fun to add to a phone. The versatility of a script can be staggering and can do anything from increasing performance to increasing battery life and sometimes even both. There isn’t much about a phone that can’t be changed with a script.
XDA Developers Senior Member stevehkim has release about half a dozen scripts for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II that range from performance tweaks to battery life and a couple of other fun tweaks.
The installation instructions are pretty simple, as stevehkim explains:
The scripts are pretty self explantory and you can adjust these values using root explorer and using the menu in root explorer to “open in text editor”. Or you can you wordpad or notepad++ on your pc and adjust them. Save the scripts to your phone. Using root explorer copy the init.d scripts to /etc/init.d. Paste in this directory and set permissions as rwx,rwx,rwx and reboot.
So if you’re toting an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II and want to get your script on, you can check out the modest collection in its thread here along with information, further instructions and discussions about them. Also, make sure you exercise the proper caution and back up your device first.
January 16, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
Getting Netflix for your Android device is only half the battle for those who enjoy using their devices to watch TV shows and movies. The experience isn’t quite complete unless you have the dynamic duo of Netflix and Hulu at your disposal.
For those carrying the Asus Transformer Prime, obtaining the second half of that duo is now possible. XDA Senior Member compuw22c has developed a mod that he has used on prior devices and has ported to the popular Asus tablet, giving everyone unrestricted access to the media streaming app.
The process relies on putting a lib file and then running a script that modifies Flash Player and can be a little complicated to those who aren’t so knowledgeable in these things. Therefore, a backup is recommended.
Besides unrestricted Hulu access, compuw22c adds:
This should also work for any other sites that restrict mobile devices. This hack simply changes 3 characters in the flash library file from AND to WIN, and copies my modded file over the stock/updated adobe file upon each boot.
So there’s a possibility that more sites, which is always good news. You can follow the link to the original thread for more information, installation instructions, download links and awesomeness. The more Hulu the merrier!
January 9, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
For those who are budding developers, tools that help make the process a little easier to understand and a little faster to learn are always welcome. And, of course, all the respect to the pioneers of Android development who had to learn without nifty tools like these.
XDA Member wesf90 is among the most recent to contribute to the rich, and immense, list of tools to help developers out with his, as he puts it, “snazzy” tool called Framework Flasher.
Here’s a description of the tool and it’s use from wesf90:
It extracts your framework-res.apk file and allows you to edit the files. After editing, the script will compile, sign the apk, create your update.zip with the correct structure for flashing, and then sign the .zip. Everything you need to modify and flash your framework-res.apk file.
While it hasn’t been tested with those pesky .9 png files yet, wesf90 has stated that he’ll add the functionality if it’s requested enough.
Currently, it’s posted in the Motorola Droid X2, but it seems as though this is compatible with more phones than that and could make its way over to the Android Development and Hacking section eventually. Additionally, the thread is being used for bug reports as well as requests. So if you’re an aspiring themer, developer or if you just want to head over and check it out, follow the link above for additional information and download links.
January 3, 2012 By: Cameron Wright
Did you get a new Android device for Christmas? Roughly 3.7 million activations occurred on December 24-25 so it’s safe to assume a few of you did. You’ve have used a tool such as SuperOneClick or HTC Super Tool to root and/or unlock your bootloader and allow custom ROMs – in the age of “easy rooting” it goes without saying flashing should be easy as well.
XDA user slayerXcore released a script (Windows only) that automates most of the commands used in fastboot and recovery. He focused on designing a fast, small, and (most likely) universal script to handle these for you. It is very easy to use and has worked on all 8 devices I’ve tested. His “installation instructions” are found below, the bold words are MY emphasis, not his.
Extract it somewhere like your desktop, though anywhere will work.
when i say extract it i mean use extract all so you get my file structure do not move these files or it will break*Run / double click FastbootFlasher.bat
You will be be greeted by my ReadMe!.txt file please read it as it gives you a disclaimer saying im not liable for anything you do to your device
Close the ReadME!.txt
I hope this tool helps those who aren’t familiar with fastboot or helps those who want a faster way of doing things.
One final note do not give it a file for another device or a non .img file it will flash it anyway no matter what file you drag and drop once you press enter it flashes what ever was dragged onto the script. Also do not drag a radio img when it asks for recovery or in revers, bad things will happen Wile they are fixable by using option 3 at the end and repeating the process I dont want anyone to mess up their deice making such a simple mistake.
You can find his thread here
February 13, 2011 By: Captainkrtek
Thanks to XDA member OlegKrikun, CM7 users now have a great script to move apps to their devices SD Ext3 Partition. This allows for no loss of app data when switching between ROMs, most of the time when you flash a ROM you have to wipe data, which loses app settings and data. With this script for CM7 users, you can now save all content and load the latest nightly builds. The usage is pretty simple as shown in this excerpt from the OP:
Usage:
1. Create ext3 partition on sdcard (via Recovery or Rom Manager).
2. Install S2E and configure it.
3. Reboot.
The app/script is free to use along with the source available via OlegKrikun’s GIT Repo. We encourage you to try this out and leave feedback in the discussion thread. Don’t forget to leave your comments below!
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