Change package name
#1
I'm not sure whether this is against the rules, but is there anyway to change the package name from org.xbmc.kodi to something different? If there is what would be the easiest way? Compiling Kodi again in Android Studio? Or is there a simpler method. Kind regards.
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#2
I'm no Android dev, but AFAIK you have to recompile. Using a quick search on Github I found this https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/8d4a5b...ry.cpp#L52 . You notice that a variable is used for the last segment of the package name. You not only have to change the "org.xbmc." part, but also have to change the definition of this variable. I'm sure you'll be able to find out where it is defined.

Please note that if you plan to release a customized version/fork of Kodi you MUST rebrand, which means changing some strings shown in the UI, changing the app name itself, change artwork and so on. We also demand that if you rebrand/fork, to use your own add-on repositories and API keys for various services (like scrapers, weather add-ons, ...) and not live on our behalf.
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#3
What goes against Kodi's trademark policy is for someone other than XBMC Foundation to distribute it without permission or first fully rebranding it:

https://kodi.tv/article/site-only-offici...c-software
http://kodi.wiki/view/Official:Trademark_Policy
http://kodi.wiki/view/Official:Trademark_Policy_FAQ
https://kodi.tv/article/introducing-kodi-logo
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#4
(2017-02-18, 13:04)holyhead Wrote: I'm not sure whether this is against the rules, but is there anyway to change the package name from org.xbmc.kodi to something different? If there is what would be the easiest way? Compiling Kodi again in Android Studio? Or is there a simpler method. Kind regards.
 Hi. I just want to change the I stall name so I am 
can have a 64 bit kodi 17.6 and a 64bit kodi 18 on the  same box with 32 bit versions for comparison testing so I just need 4 kodi they could be name kodi 1764  1732. 1832 1864 and all be named kodi I just want to add version numbers to the package install nothing more no other changes there is no law aginst that is there. I don't know why kodi. Don't make them like that g or the 18. Nightly could even be named  kodi 18  nightly that could be updates every. Few days
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#5
It would be nice if someone could tell me how to that I a ready have the newest apk tool and decompiled kodi 18 now I just need to know how to serialize them and add. The serial number to each apk. I. Don't want change or add nothing. It just my own test comparisons
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#6
You have to change  APP_PACKAGE in version.txt (https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/ca82fc...ion.txt#L9) and do a full compile of kodi after that.
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