How do I apply a patch to .deb in ubuntu

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I have a .deb which installs some files in system. it also places some .so and some files in /usr/lib location. if i run the .deb the files the placed in respective location.
what if I want to change or replace one of the files in the installer? simply how can i apply a patch to the .deb in Ubuntu system.

What I have tried:

i know about .diff and .dpatch but unable to apply it to my solution

Posted 13-Apr-17 1:27am

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Updated 13-Apr-17 1:32am

OriginalGriff

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