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How to modify application settings in a custom Android ROM?

here's my problem :

I've already done some research with Google, Stack Overflow and XDA Developers forums but I didn't even find a related question.

I'm trying to customize this CyanogenMod ROM so the "Unknown sources" checkbox (in Settings > Applications) is checked by default after the installation of the ROM using ClockWorkMod, but I can't seem to find where to do it.

I searched into the following APK files using apktool :

  • /system/framework/framework-res.apk
  • /system/app/Settings.apk
  • /system/app/SettingsProvider.apk
  • /system/app/ApplicationsProvider.apk
  • /system/app/PackageInstaller.apk
  • /system/app/CertInstaller.apk

but I didn't find anything.

Any ideas ?

Solution

  • Ok, turns out I didn't search hard enough.

    For those who are interested, the file to edit is located into SettingsProvider.apk.
    You have to decompile it (with apktool) and edit the file SettingsProvider/res/values/bools.xml, replacing this line :

    <bool name="def_install_non_market_apps">false</bool>

    by this one :

    <bool name="def_install_non_market_apps">true</bool>

    And then, recompile, etc.

    Hope this helps.

    Source : xda-developers forum