Editing APKs to match themes (Not just app icons!) - G1 Themes and Wallpapers

I've never started a thread here, as I rarely have a unique idea - but this time I've decided to bite the bullet and share my experience.
It has been discussed on these forums about editing the APKs for non-stock apps in order to make the icon match the theme throughout the OS (as opposed to using Bettercut or similar to just change the homescreen icon). It has also been discussed elsewhere, but I can't find the link.
My problem was very similar, yet different, so I figured I'd play around and see what I could come up with.
I use the unbelievably sexy GlossSuite theme by Moonsspoon which uses this cool little icon in the notification bar to alert you to having a new SMS (and maybe MMS, not sure...).
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I also use the app from the market called SMS Popup. If you dont know what it is, check it out - very handy. One of my favorite features of the app is that you can use it for your SMS notifications, and it allows you to set a custom vibe pattern and it will flash the LED the color of your choice - both very helpful to let you know that it's an SMS you're getting instead of a call or whatever...
You need to turn off the native SMS app's notifications when you use this feature of SMS Popup so that you dont get 2 alerts every time you get a message. The drawback to this, while using a theme like GlossSuite, is that the notification icon for messages that SMS Popup uses is the stock icon:
This is only a problem if you're OCD like myself.
I had already gotten the png icon extracted from the GlossSuite theme in hopes that I could just swap it out with the icon inside the SMS Popup apk (if I could find it, that is).
So I decided to crack open the APK for SMS Popup and see if I could find the icon used and what I could do to make it use the icon from the GlossSuite theme.
Inside the APK in the /res/drawable folder there are 2 images: The app's icon, and the icon used in the notification bar. And to make it even easier, the file name was exactly the same as the file used by the GlossSuite theme! Easy enough!
I used 7zip (WinRAR should work just fine too) to:
1. Open the APK
2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
3. Delete the stat_notify_sms.png
4. Drag and drop the png I extracted from the theme into it's spot
5. Delete the META-INF folder inside the SMS Popup APK
-- I got this info from the previously mentioned thread about swapping non-stock icons. It is so that when you resign the APK in the next step, the keys don't conflict with what the APK dev has used (or something like that - I admittedly don't know anything about keys and signing and all that jazz)
6. Close your archiving application.
I then used this auto-signing tool posted by "Dave Da illest 1" to resign the APK using the testkeys. It had to be edited slightly to sign APKs instead of ZIP files. If you want to download my edited version of the auto-signing tool, click here.
Uninstalled the previous version of the app, copied the APK over to my SDcard and then used AppManager to install the APK, and now:
(yes, I know there are typos...)
It works!
I'm sure most of your brainiacs here at XDA have figured this out on your own, but I couldnt find any solid information on it so I figured I'd share what little knowledge I had on the subject.
If you want to try this for yourself and want the icon from the GlossSuite theme, it is here.
And if you just happen to have GlossSuite installed and are using SMS Popup and would like my already edited version of the APK, click here.
[DISCLAIMER: If my sharing of this APK goes against any rules of the forum, please excuse my ignorance. If I find out this is the case, and a mod hasn't beat me to the punch, I'll gladly remove this link!]
So - with all that being said, I should clarify that I haven't done any theme creation (although I have edited a few pngs here and there, but nothing major), so obviously this bit of information is probably well below most of you... But if it can help anyone, then yay for my first real contribution to this community.

Awesome find. When I finally settle on a version I think I will sit down and do this for a few Apps. I havent heard anything on it before so as far as I'm concerned your the first!
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i am trying to do something very similar- i am trying to install the file below as my status bar icon but when i use your autosign app (and the other auto sign app) i still get a "this cannot be installed on your device" or something similar....
did you have this issue ever?
After resigning with your tool did you then name it back to what is originally was or did you leave the name as to what the autosign converted it to?

fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?

MontAlbert said:
fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?
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great find. im also curious to know how updates will affect the app (if the market place will even tell us if ther is an update)

MontAlbert said:
fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?
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Yeah thanks for pointing this out - I added the "remove old version" step to my information in the original post.
And since the process goes as such, as far as the Market is concerned, the app isn't even installed on the phone, so I would assume that you won't be notified of updates.
And, of course, if you manually notice an update in the Market and install the app from there, you won't have your changes in place... would have to go thru the process again I believe.

That's where aTrackDog comes into play.
Keep all your apps uptodate even if the market doesn't know.

APrinceAmongMen said:
That's where aTrackDog comes into play.
Keep all your apps uptodate even if the market doesn't know.
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yeah- for sure. now that i have flashed to 5.0G none of my apps show up in my downloads so i stick with atrackdog. i am wondering if an update is found by atrackdog will it be able to be installed over the top of the altered one we have installed....

2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
Am I supposed to open the APK on my phone or computer? I can't find this folder.

creid2352 said:
2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
Am I supposed to open the APK on my phone or computer? I can't find this folder.
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you drag the apk file from your phone to your pc. from there open with 7zip.

MontAlbert said:
you drag the apk file from your phone to your pc. from there open with 7zip.
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and how do i get the apk to my sd so i can transfer to my computer?

delete plz

Its simply just replace the image with your own, resign, install and you're good to go. Heres an example of what you could do.
I made this months ago but didn't think it was anything special so i never said anything. Lighting bolt at the top is the triangle notification.

copy it from your phone to your pc using adb.

MontAlbert said:
copy it from your phone to your pc using adb.
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how do you pull stock apps?

I get the Apps out with "My Backup Pro"
and I modded the Weatherbug and Battery Level:
(see statusbar)

nice- i like battery level- now if only i had access to paid apps in australia so i could get it!

MontAlbert said:
nice- i like battery level- now if only i had access to paid apps in australia so i could get it!
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For non-stock apps, you can use a free app called AppManager to copy non-protected apps to your SD card.
Or, you can just use the terminal emulator
cd data/app
ls
[shows a list of all non-protected apps installed]
cp [filename.apk] /sdcard/[backup folder of your choice]
This same method can be used for protected apps if you can find the correct folder... But I won't provide that info, because I'm sure that's against the rules of these forums.

im.l0ltn said:
Its simply just replace the image with your own, resign, install and you're good to go. Heres an example of what you could do.
I made this months ago but didn't think it was anything special so i never said anything. Lighting bolt at the top is the triangle notification.
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Congrats. Like I said, this isn't rocket science. But for a n00b like me (and apparently others) this was good information that I'm glad I posted.

so how do edit the files in update.zip without getting an error?

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[APP] SGS Battery Icon Mod (OLD)

UPDATE: The versions in this post are obsolete (but can still be used of course). I've opened a new thread with a new version that supports more firmware versions and mods here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8973385
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SGS Battery Icon Mod
(Update Fixed root checking r/w bug... Enlarged the font of percentage numbers in theme 1 - version 1 )
EDIT: Although I made this app as save as possible, **** can always happen. Of course, a nadroid backup is adviced as always But... there's another method to get you out of trouble, when you have booting problems. Look for it at the end of this post. (For this to work it is essential that you have turned on USB Debugging is the settings-application menu)
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I decided to create a (Android) app to change the battery icon for the new Froyo versions (JPM and JP6). The app is based on the knowledge and work collected in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765419 (maintained by kalpik).
I have three versions to offer
a version with several themes to choose from (Only for JP6 Froyo Firmware). Current, there are only 3 themes but I will add themes in the future (have to create a client server construction first. 3 themes is the limit as far as the size of the app is concerned).
A version with just one theme for JP6 (added this because this one is "only" 7 Mb, while the first one is 22 Mb ).
And a version for JPM and JP6 with only one theme
** JP6 Version: 3 themes
Credits
First theme is by yours truly. Just the standard Froyo battery icon with a percentage in it (the battery status bar will jump with discontinuous steps of 20 - like the default froyo battery icon)
Second theme is by Fightspit
Third theme is by rom-g
Requirements
* JP6 Froyo version
* Root with r/w access (A SuperOneClick root will do because the app requires no busybox)
Installation
A) Dowload link (apk file, 22 Mb): http://www.4shared.com/file/tvTun0q9/SGS_Battery_Icon_Mod_-_Pro_2.html
(Two themed version: first two themes (apk file, 14mb): http://www.4shared.com/file/xXvZm6iD/SGS_Battery_Icon_Mod_-_Pro.html
B) A donation version of the most up to date version (€0.50) is available on the Android Market - Search for "Galaxy S Battery Icon Pro" or any creative combination of these words)
** JP6 version: 1 theme (C version from the battery mod repository thread)
Requirements
* JP6 Froyo version
* Root with r/w access (A SuperOneClick root will do because the app requires no busybox)
Installation
À) Get it from the Android Market - free (search for Galaxy S Battery Icon Mod - or any combination of these words), or
B) Download the attached SGS Battery Icon Mod.apk to your phone and click on it to install.
** JPM & JP6 version
Requirements
* JPM or JP6 Froyo version
* Root (A SuperOneClick root will do because the app requires no busybox)
* I tested only the JP6 version on my SGS i9000 so a bit of luck is also needed for the other version
Installation
Download the attached Battery_Mod.7z. Unzip the file and copy the unzipped apk file to your device. Click to install
A recovery procedure (from the battery mod repository thread)
A prerequisite is that you have USB Debugging turned on before you got into trouble. So if you read this before you are going to use the tool, now it's a good time to turn on USB Debugging under Settings->Applications
First download this file. That's the file (framework-res.apk) we are going to restore.
Then download this tool: http://www.mediafire.com/?wuzy9iss3k43v4h
Then follow these descriptions:
kalpik said:
Extract the tool.
Extract framework-res.apk from the downloaded file and copy it into the extracted tool dir.
Run Change Framework.bat
Accept the Superuser Permission prompt on the phone.
The script will reboot when it's done
Minor bug... You will need to set your wallpaper and google accounts again
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Donations are very much appreciated. It will support this project enormously.
Consider also or instead a donation to Fightspit for his beautiful graphics or kalpik for his hard work. See also this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=76541.
great one!
I guess what it does is just to switch the framework file?
Great work! Thanks
jp6 version worked for me
Way cool!
Maybe you could have split the two versions (because of size), or better (?): let people download their desired mod and dump it in your application's map on the sd? This would reduce the size of your application drastically (and offer genormous flexibility). Just meant as a suggestion...
Is it possible to download this application on the sgs directly? (i.e. is there a "7z" decompression application on the sgs?)
mike.sw said:
great one!
I guess what it does is just to switch the framework file?
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Yep! Maybe I'll dump a bunch of framework files on a site somewhere so the app can download a framework-res file on the demand.
Ettepetje said:
Way cool!
Maybe you could have split the two versions (because of size), or better (?): let people download their desired mod and dump it in your application's map on the sd? This would reduce the size of your application drastically (and offer genormous flexibility). Just meant as a suggestion...
Is it possible to download this application on the sgs directly? (i.e. is there a "7z" decompression application on the sgs?)
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Yep thought of that also. I first wanted to see if such an app is needed and which battery mod version people prefer. If there are a lot of different preferences I maybe create a download-on-demand app. If there are just a few I'll split the app in several apps (don't like the idea to maintain those apps though )
appelflap said:
Yep thought of that also. I first wanted to see if such an app is needed and which battery mod version people prefer. If there are a lot of different preferences I maybe create a download-on-demand app. If there are just a few I'll split the app in several apps (don't like the idea to maintain those apps though )
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Funny to talk to Dutch speaking people in English...
You could make it a "dumb" application where people do the downloading of the mod themselves, and if easily technically feasible somehow, check if the file matches the current firmware. The question then would be: is there something in the framework-res.apk itself to identify the firmware? If so, your application doesn't need too many updates.
edit: ah, there maybe could be some identifying thing, if you match it with the current one..
edit 2: since this is a battery mod application only you could check if the rest of the file remains the same as the current one. If some other mod is already present in the current framework-res.apk a user might not even want to apply it, so you could make this application really stern and static and (if necessary) add flexibility later on.
Ettepetje said:
Funny to talk to Dutch speaking people in English...
You could make it a "dumb" application where people do the downloading of the mod themselves, and if easily technically feasible somehow, check if the file matches the current firmware. The question then would be: is there something in the framework-res.apk itself to identify the firmware? If so, your application doesn't need too many updates.
edit: ah, there maybe could be some identifying thing, if you match it with the current one..
edit 2: since this is a battery mod application only you could check if the rest of the file remains the same as the current one. If some other mod is already present in the current framework-res.apk a user might not even want to apply it, so you could make this application really stern and static and (if necessary) add flexibility later on.
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I have uploaded a new version only for JP6. This is an apk file that can be downloaded directly to a device.
In this version I check a build property and see if it contains the string "JP6"... If not the app will be closed. (I also assume that only Samsung Galaxy S devices have a build version that contains the string "JP6"... Maybe a bit too pragmatic)
Users can always revert to the old setting by clicking on Restore. It should be noticed that the settings that will be backed up (for informed users the framework-res.apk) are the settings before applying the battery icon modification.
BTW the framework-res.apk will be backed up to /sdcard (in case you have your own backup there.... please move it)
I'm not sure how this is easier than just downloading the zip and flashing through recovery, and if it's really worth the effort to maintain such an app! But if the people want it, they get it!
That's the power of open source
kalpik said:
I'm not sure how this is easier than just downloading the zip and flashing through recovery, and if it's really worth the effort to maintain such an app! But if the people want it, they get it!
That's the power of open source
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And.. with your method users have much more choices.. I only offer the C version
But I think that the direct downloadable apk version is easier. (No hassle of installing 2e recovery, uploading zip, going into recovery mode etc. etc.)
But to make sure: the credits go to you for preparing the res file(s)! I only "app-ed" it up.
I'm not sure if it's of any interest to you but I sat down last night and added colour to dani31's stock battery mod, I've attached the pngs below.
Sadly I don't posses the necessary black magic skills to put them into a flashable form
FlanFlinger said:
I'm not sure if it's of any interest to you but I sat down last night and added colour to dani31's stock battery mod, I've attached the pngs below.
Sadly I don't posses the necessary black magic skills to put them into a flashable form
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Great. Will look at it. Thanks
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Great. Will look at it. Thanks
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make sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Im watching you*
LOL
Great work mate
This is buggy as hell. I installed it on my JPM SGS, and it rebooted. But then it messed up some of the text, like the unlock screen says "Sending..." instead of "Sweep to unlock". I went to restore it, and now the app just closes because I "don't seem to have a Samsung Galaxy S with a JP6 FROYO version". I can't hit the restore button! Please fix.
navmanyeah said:
This is buggy as hell. I installed it on my JPM SGS, and it rebooted. But then it messed up some of the text, like the unlock screen says "Sending..." instead of "Sweep to unlock". I went to restore it, and now the app just closes because I "don't seem to have a Samsung Galaxy S with a JP6 FROYO version". I can't hit the restore button! Please fix.
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Lol, why are you installing the JP6 version on a JPM version.... I've uploaded this app to the market, gave it the title "galaxy S battery mod", wrote in a description that it's only for the Samsung Galaxy S (several times) and I got comment that it crashes on a HTC EVO ...
But you're right there's something wrong with the test procedure. It doesn't run the first time but it does run the second and following times. Will certainly fix this. For now just copy the framework-res.apk file on your sdcard back to your /system/framework directory
I'm going to write a app to check how well one can read. I upload a app to the market that crashes the device and in the description i'm going to write don't download this app it will crash your device. To make it easy I'm going to give it the title Crashes your device - without exceptions. Let's see what the comments are LOL
Ah, didn't realize you made two different versions, my bad
Great, worked without problems on JP6 installed by KIES
navmanyeah said:
Ah, didn't realize you made two different versions, my bad
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No problem ... But hey, thanks for noticing that the test procedure isn't working the first time! I was notified about this this morning when I noticed that someone had managed to run the app on a HTC EVO.
Psychotoxic said:
Great, worked without problems on JP6 installed by KIES
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Can you run it again, just to check if you pass the test ? Just fire it up. You don't have to change anything.
IT works like a charm on JP6 via KIES.
Thanks bro

[Theme] LithiumMod Blueberry port (v.8)

First off I need to give credit where credit is due. Fisha21 blazed the trail with the first themed Uruk framework and did the hardwork of figuring out the steps to make it happen. Secondly, the themed pieces in this framework came mostly from JRummy16's blueberry LithiumMod so I claim absolutely no credit for that. There are other pieces picked up here and there, but I apologize for not knowing where they all came from.
This is mostly a complete work, but there is always room for improvement so I don't want to call it a 1.0. See the screenshots below for a small sample of what has been done, but there are many other tweaked images (something like 200-ish).
This is my first release to the public - normally I'd tweak things for my own personal use and never spread it around, but since there isn't a huge theme library for the Archos I thought I'd share for anybody that's interested. Constructive criticism is appreciated; if you find something that needs fixing please let me know and I can adjust it. I in no way think this work is perfect, but it's not too shabby in my opinion.
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This will work on Uruk running off the SD or from the internal storage. Follow Fisha21's install steps:
"How to install
Needless to say, only attempt this if you are comfortable modifying system files. As we are using the SDE for this, the potential risk of bricking/ irreversible damage is low, but you should still have some idea what you're doing!
Just to clarify, I am using this on an UrukDroid 0.5 rooted Archos 101. I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work on any previous UrukDroid version, or other device sizes, but I haven't tested on any other configuration.
I know there are other (semi-permanent) root methods out there, and I know some people have UrukDroid running from their internal SD. I don't know how/if this will work with those setups, and I can't offer any advice/help for anyone wanting to try it in those setups. PROCEED CAREFULLY if you decide to try!
There are probably lots of other (neater) ways of doing this but this is the way I've found to work consistently for me.
All file manipulation on the device was done with Root Explorer.
1. Unzip the attached [bluep0rkframework-res.zip] to your SD card (the largest partition). Can be done directly on device, or over USB.
2. Find your original framework-res.apk (/system/framework) and back it up. I stored the backup in /system/framework.old, but its up to you - keep it safe! I would suggest keeping a copy on your computer also - you'll see why later!
3. Navigate to where you saved the new framework-res.apk, and change permissions to those shown in the screenshot below. I used the Root Explorer context menu, but those who prefer terminal commands, thats chmod 644.
4. Now MOVE (not copy) that .apk into the /system/framework folder. It will ask if you want to replace the existing file, just hit ok.
[p0rk burn: I'm not sure if my files will change color like Fisha's, but once you move it into the folder it should sit there for a while in RootExplorer - you will be able to scroll up and down but using the home key or any other buttons will not do anything - that means the new framework is loading, The rest of the setup should be like Fisha21 described: the screen will go black after a few minutes and sit for a little bit, before the homescreen loads back up.]
Now reboot the system.
The black screen after the UrukDroid screen may last a minute longer than normal, but just be patient. When it all comes back, you should see your new notification icons!
Once again, only do this if you are comfortable with editing system files. Though the risk of bricking is low, I can't offer any help if you do manage to kill your Archos!"
View attachment bluep0rkframework-res.zip
bluep0rk for Uruk .6 - View attachment bluep0rkframework-uruk6.zip
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Nice work, looks good! I can't seem to resize the tickbox icons without them looking very untidy, so may have to borrow yours...
I love this theme so much. but it not work on my device (Archos-101).
My device root with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197
every time that I had tried to replace /system/framework, after reboot my device I have found Loop Reboot problem.
jakkrith said:
I love this theme so much. but it not work on my device (Archos-101).
My device root with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197
every time that I had tried to replace /system/framework, after reboot my device I have found Loop Reboot problem.
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Out of curiosity, which firmware version are you on?
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Out of curiosity, which firmware version are you on?
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- Archos Firmware 2.1.04
- Archos SDE
- chulri's custom initramfs+kernel 2.1.04 (+rw)
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- Archos Firmware 2.1.04
- Archos SDE
- chulri's custom initramfs+kernel 2.1.04 (+rw)
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I had problems installing my own framework after updating to Uruk 0.6, which is also based in part on 2.1.04. Not sure if there was some change in the other contents of framework-res in the newer firmwares, but when I installed mine, I got into this loop where the soft buttons would appear on a black screen for a few seconds, disappear then reappear again. Is that what you experienced? I fixed mine by repacking my custom icons into a new framework-res extracted from the newest firmware.
Would you try installing my latest version from the theme forum, and see if that will work on your setup? I have also found a (hopefully) easier method, but it does require ADB.
Just to be clear, I'm not trying to hijack p0rn burn's thread or encourage people to use my framework over his. It would just be interesting to see if changing the base framework-res did make a difference, or if I unknowingly did something else to fix things. I have PM'd p0rk burn about my findings as well, so hopefully we can get both versions working!
The more help the better. Ill try to get a new framework up on monday for the new fw. Im on uruk .6 now so i need it too.
As promised, I have uploaded the blue themed framework for Uruk .6. It is attached to the first post for those of you that are interested. Please make sure you use the proper one, otherwise you will have to fix it before being able to boot back into Uruk.
This one has the modified progress_horizontal.xml so the volume bar and other progress indicators are properly themed.
If I feel motivated (or think people would actually care) I'll see about tweaking this a bit more and/or doing some more ports.
p0rk burn said:
As promised, I have uploaded the blue themed framework for Uruk .6. It is attached to the first post for those of you that are interested. Please make sure you use the proper one, otherwise you will have to fix it before being able to boot back into Uruk.
This one has the modified progress_horizontal.xml so the volume bar and other progress indicators are properly themed.
If I feel motivated (or think people would actually care) I'll see about tweaking this a bit more and/or doing some more ports.
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runs for me (0.6 uruk and zImage from ardatdat, running on sd)
nitpicks:
- beautiful widgets take a long time to load
- power off/reboot ... menu from powerbutton sometimes not responsible (could be another reason too i guess)
will try it a few days to see if its stable
like the theme, thanks for your work
woti23 said:
runs for me (0.6 uruk and zImage from ardatdat, running on sd)
nitpicks:
- beautiful widgets take a long time to load
- power off/reboot ... menu from powerbutton sometimes not responsible (could be another reason too i guess)
will try it a few days to see if its stable
like the theme, thanks for your work
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I'll try the widgets on my end but I haven't had any of those issues. My guess is it has to do with the zImage because I don't think changing out .pngs would cause those issues, but definitely something worth looking at.
Thanks for the feedback.
p0rk burn said:
I'll try the widgets on my end but I haven't had any of those issues. My guess is it has to do with the zImage because I don't think changing out .pngs would cause those issues, but definitely something worth looking at.
Thanks for the feedback.
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you know, the blue market hack would fit perfectly to your theme ;-)
I know, I thought about throwing it in when I first started this but wanted to get a proof of concept first and then sort of forgot about it. With all the problems people have had with market installs on Uruk I was a little afraid to mess with it.
I'll see what I can do though.
p0rk burn said:
I know, I thought about throwing it in when I first started this but wanted to get a proof of concept first and then sort of forgot about it. With all the problems people have had with market installs on Uruk I was a little afraid to mess with it.
I'll see what I can do though.
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hehe, i have the blue market (vs 2.3.3 from the xda thread) on the archos 101 now
i like the blue and its working
gonna see if it the blue and transparent market works too
Once again Fisha21 came through for the scene. If you want the blue market follow these steps. Should work with the other 2.3.3 markets, but I can't vouch for it personally. On the other hand, if you reached this point in tweaking your Archos fixing a botched vending mod probably doesn't scare you.
fisha21 said:
I just use Root Explorer to drop the modified Vending.apk into the /system/app folder (extract the apk from the zip installer file)
Can also confirm the blue neon/black market works well - and looks awesome! (A101, Uruk 0.7)
Got the modded market here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813946
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i shrinked your originally 9MB framework-res.apk by simply making all included archos-backgrounds unicolor (mostly about 250k -> 4k).
and making 2 times default wallpaper unicolor. (blue)
now its 6MB. i dont get why archos did this black pattern backgrounds anyway.
p0rk burn I'v been trying to mod the framework-res.apk myself. but just out of curiosity what tools do you use and how do do the modifications.
i shrinked your originally 9MB framework-res.apk by simply making all included archos-backgrounds unicolor (mostly about 250k -> 4k).
and making 2 times default wallpaper unicolor. (blue)
now its 6MB. i dont get why archos did this black pattern backgrounds anyway.
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would you be able to upload those modified wallpapers? wouldn't mind reducing the size of my own apk, seems a shame to duplicate your work!
fisha21 said:
would you be able to upload those modified wallpapers? wouldn't mind reducing the size of my own apk, seems a shame to duplicate your work!
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im sorry if it was missleading but i altered p0rk burn's framwork-res.
anyway i mailed you the download link, should be useful for you mod too.
woti23 said:
im sorry if it was missleading but i altered p0rk burn's framwork-res.
anyway i mailed you the download link, should be useful for you mod too.
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no, not misleading - I understood! Just got so many other pngs to edit, thought I'd benefit from your efforts on reducing the wallpaper file size.
Your files are already sitting in my framework version! Thanks

[Guide/Tutorial][17/06/12]How to make "basic" theming mods + .9.png tutorial

[Guide/Tutorial][17/06/12]How to make "basic" theming mods + .9.png tutorial
If you find this guide useful then please rate the thread, i dont really care about thanks, thanks.
Give a man a theme and he can flash for a day.
Teach him how to theme and he can flash for a lifetime.
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"What's in the guide??"
*Basic image editing
*Using UOT kitchen to change the battery icons
*Popular image names and locations (GB)
*How to decompile using apk manager4.9
*Editing .9.png's
*How to use the universal theme.zip
*Create a batch Hue action in Photoshop
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I'm constantly seeing people asking for minor changes to ROMS, Themes, Mods etc, so i thought i would post this to let the talented people get on with what they do best, and the rest of us can stop harassing them for simple tasks that we are all capable of ourselves.
"Could you add these images from this ROM to your theme?"
"Can you change the colour of the battery in you ROM?"
"Is it possible to have different status bar colour?"
Well people it's time to learn some basic theming/modding/skinning, whatever you want to call it.Lets say you want to change the colour of the battery....
​What you will need:
*7zip (free)
*Greenfish icon editor pro (free/ windows) or *Gimp (free/ all platforms)
Getting going:
[1]
Firstly open up your ROM/Theme/Mod with 7zip and navigate to:
"system/framework/"
*If framework-res is a folder drog and drop to a suitable location on you pc.
*If it is an .apk then extract it and unpack.
TIP: drag it out then right click>7zip>extract to "***".
TIP2: Create a copy of this folder in case you make a mistake!!
[2]
Now navigate into "framework-res/res/drawable-hdpi/", in here are your battery images named "stat_sys_battery.png"
[3]
Open up Greenfish/Gimp, and drag across the images you want to adjust.
[Greenfish] Select Filter>Hue/Saturation
In the window that opens adjust the properties until you get your desired effect.
Save and close.
[Gimp] Select tools>color tools>hue-saturation
In the window that opens adjust the properties until you get your desired effect.
Save and close.
[4]
When your happy with the results open up(NOT EXTRACT!!) the Universal Theme template provided using 7zip and navigate to-
"system/framework/framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/"
Drag the newly adjusted images across.
Close and place on your sdcard to be flashed from recovery.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now lets say you want to use different signal images....
​[1]
Get the ROM/Theme/Mod containing the images you want to use
Open up with 7zip and navigate to "system/app/systemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/"
in here are your signal images named "stat_sys_signal.png"
[2]
Open up(NOT EXTRACT!!) the Universal Theme template provided using 7zip and navigate to-
"system/app/systemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/"
Drag the desired images across.
Close and place on your sdcard to be flashed from recovery.
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That was easy was'nt it!
There are free software programs out there like gimp that let you batch process images but im not aware of the methods used, if anyone is then please post.
Please feel free to post helpful info and ask questions about locations of images or anything else related. Hopefully myself or anyone else in the know will help.
If you want to go deeper into theme-ing here is an amazing guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
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>>> Universal Theme empty template <<<
Thanks to JR soft and also Intronauta for universal theme http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=258333 .Based on the "VillainTheme system" tool by VillainTeam. More info etc, head to www.villainrom.co.uk.
dully79 said:
I'm constantly seeing people asking for minor changes to ROMS, Themes, Mods etc, so i thought i would post this to let the talented people get on with what they do best, and the rest of us can stop harassing them for simple tasks that we are all capable of ourselves.
"Could you add these images from this ROM to your theme?"
"Can you change the colour of the battery in you ROM?"
"Is it possible to have different status bar colour?"
Well people it's time to learn some basic theming/modding/skinning, whatever you want to call it. Ill add more info to this as necessary.
Please feel free to post helpful info and ask question about locations of images or anything else related. Hopefully myself or anyone else in the know will help.
Like i said is is a very basic guide, if you want to go deeper into it, here is an amazing guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
>>> Universal Theme empty template <<<
Thanks to JR soft and also Intronauta for universal theme.(based on the "VillainTheme system" tool by VillainTeam. More info etc, head to www.villainrom.co.uk).
Hopefully this helps some people.
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Thanks dully .Very usefull guide indeed.I use paint.net for changing colour but i found really usefull this empty template
And a little help.The only thing i do is to make the necessary changes png's or xml's into system/app or framework is that right?
Do i need anything else eg extras?
Thanks again!!!
This will come in useful. thanks
Your very welcome.
I use "actions" in photoshop for batch processing, but i also have another program which is really good called "AbleBatchConverter", unfortunately thats paid software.
Greenfish is ideal for minor adjustments- its a small file size, easy on resources, quick and has some good features, but best of all........it's free.
siberian tiger said:
Thanks dully .Very usefull guide indeed.I use paint.net for changing colour but i found really usefull this empty template
And a little help.The only thing i do is to make the necessary changes png's or xml's into system/app or framework is that right?
Do i need anything else eg extras?
Thanks again!!!
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If you put any xml's into the framework folders there is a good chance it will break it from being "Universal"
The "XTRAS" depends on what your doing.
The "XTRAS" folder is where you put apk's to be installed instead of just images in the system folder.
Example how to use "XTRAS" folder:
Open "Vending.apk"
Goto "res/drawable-hdpi/"
Drag and drop in images with matching names
Close apk
Open UT empty template
Goto "XTRAS/app/
Drag and drop Vending.apk inside
Close and place on sdcard for flashing
When flashed this will install "Vending.apk" into "system/app/"
Hope this helps.
Always here to help and share my friend...!!!
===THANK YOU=== mate !
Universal-Flasher-tool_v3.0
Hello everyone!
This version of the template that you use (2.X) is somewhat outdated. Version 3.0 has many new features, and is much faster and safer.
http://www.multiupload.com/HOP6RWMNOB
Basically, has a new advanced configuration file (MOD.config) where you can enable / disable functions (more information inside the file).
Have also been replaced binaries zip and busybox with a new binary 7z, much faster. The process is much faster now than before.
It also supports theming non-system applications (though not recommended).
Enjoy it!!!
jrsoft said:
Hello everyone!
This version of the template that you use (2.X) is somewhat outdated. Version 3.0 has many new features, and is much faster and safer.
http://www.multiupload.com/HOP6RWMNOB
Basically, has a new advanced configuration file (MOD.config) where you can enable / disable functions (more information inside the file).
Have also been replaced binaries zip and busybox with a new binary 7z, much faster. The process is much faster now than before.
It also supports theming non-system applications (though not recommended).
Enjoy it!!!
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Does it support "sdcard"?
The last script supported "emmc", that's why I still use v.2*
dully79 said:
Does it support "sdcard"?
The last script supported "emmc", that's why I still use v.2*
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Yes, the script autodetects the path of the sdcard. You can also manually set the path very easily to the new file MOD.config. Check this out:
Code:
[SDCARD PATH]
##########################################
default_internal_sdcard=/emmc
##########################################
##########################################
default_external_sdcard=/sdcard
##########################################
*It's not necessary to modify this
parameters unless you really need another
custom folder path for your sdcards in the
recovery. You should try before change
this!! and remember don't modify the
generic "sdcard" folder name in XTRAS.
The system will adapt the paths depending
of this values.
Cheers mate, your a legend. I could never get vrtheme to play nice but yours runs perfect.
If anyone previously downloaded the empty template, please download this version instead, it has many improvents over the old zip including speed.
Links:
>>>HERE<<<
And in the OP.
Thanks.
UOT kitchen battery
Ok lets say we want to change our battery for the new flavour of the month.
If you plan on using a battery theme from UOT kitchen then just follow "UOT Battery" instructions.
If you want to use a theme you found floating around the forums that doesn't work for your ROM then follow "Custom Battery".
UOT Battery
Here is how to gain a new battery theme using UOT kitchen:
FOR ICS AND ABOVE USE SYSTEMUI.APK
Get your "framework-res.apk", there are many methods to do this, i'll let you pick one.
Go HERE and click the "file upload" tab, select "system files" and upload your framework-res.apk. To avoid problems please us a CLEAN/UN-THEMED framework-res.apk
Now click the "battery" tab, check "use this mod", now choose whichever battery theme tickles your fancy.
Click the "summary" tab and "submit work to kitchen"
Wait for the kitchen to cook your files then flash your new battery theme from CWM
Reboot and enjoy
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Custom Battery
Here is how to gain a new custom battery using UOT kitchen:
Download and open up the battery theme you would like to use using 7zip.
Navigate to "framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/"
Count how many "stat_sys_battery_*.png" and "stat_sys_battery_charge_*.png" are inside and remember or write it down(keep this window open).
Get your "framework-res.apk", there are many methods to do this, i'll let you pick one.
Again navigate to "framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/" and count how many "stat_sys_battery_*.png" and "stat_sys_battery_charge_*.png" are inside, then close.
If there is the same number of images in both files then goto "UT.zip" below, if not continue to step 7.
Go HERE and click the "file upload" tab, select "system files" and upload your framework-res.apk. To avoid problems please us a CLEAN/UN-THEMED framework-res.apk
Now click the "battery" tab, check "use this mod", now find a battery theme on UOT that uses the same number of images as what you wrote down earlier.
If applicable scroll down to the bottom and select a charging animation style, I would reccomend hybrid.
Click the "summary" tab and "submit work to kitchen"
Once your theme is cooked open up the UOT.zip with 7zip and navigate to "framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/".
Now select all the battery images from the window you left open earlier and drag and drop them onto the UOT.zip window, click yes to confirm and close.
Now you have a modified framework-res.apk that will correctly display all the battery images, just simply flash from CWM recovery.
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UT.zip
Download the empty template from the OP.
Open up the empty template and navigate to "framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/". If the directory doesn't exist just simply create the folders being case-sensitive.
Now select all the battery images from the window you left open earlier and drag and drop them onto the empty template window, click yes to confirm and close.
Now you have a universal theme.zip that will theme battery images on your ROM.
Here is a link for a esk02k's CWM flashable glass orb battery mod zip, it contains 100 discharging and 100 charging png's:
esk02k battery orb mod
Preview
And here is a link for my Power Battery mod, it contains 100 discharging and 100 charging png's:
Phone Candy Power Battery
Preview
Both links are in universal theme format.
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Thanks for the guide, dully79. Got a quick question...
I am currently on a stock (but rooted) 2.3.4 rom on my international Galaxy S2. I am pretty noobish at hacking around with the Galaxy S2, so if I may.
Rather than editing framework-res.apk from a rom and then flashing the whole thing in CWM, can I just extract the framework-res.apk from the rom running on the phone at the moment, using Root Explorer, edit the PNG files that I want, save the PNGs back into framework-res.apk and then just overwrite framework-res.apk on the phone (again using Root Explorer), reboot the phone and then enjoy the changes I've made?
Or is that asking for a disaster?
I apologise for being incredibly ignorant in the ways of Android modding. I'm still getting used to all this Android modding stuff. Modding the Nokia N900 was no trouble at all!
I have made a full backup of the phone on CWM, and I have one of them USB Jigs, just in case...
I wouldn't recommend it as your framework-res.apk is constantly being called by various things. I tried it once using root explorer on my old HTC hero and ended up in a world of pain.
If you want to do edits on board the best thing would probably be:
1- copy and paste your framework-res on your sd.
2- extract your framework and make the edits you want.
3- download the UT empty template from OP and extract that, if the files are extracted individually instead of into a folder then put them into folder.
4- copy your new images into the extracted empty template in MORPH/system/framework/framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/ (if the directory doesn't exist just create it being case-sensitive).
5- zip up the files INSIDE the extracted empty template folder using store add the compression method (beware that some zip apps don't seem to play nice with cwm).
6- flash from cwm
This method will only replace the images you added into the extracted empty template.
Hope this helps, if you need anything else just ask.
Thanks for the reply
So the empty theme template will work ok with the stock (but rooted) 2.3.4 Touchwiz rom that my phone shipped with?
Will the same method you described above also work for systemui.apk so I can edit the green Wifi/Bluetooth/GPS/Sound/Auto Rotation switches in the notification tray?
Thanks again I'm looking forward to shifting the green-ness of a lot of the graphics - I'd much prefer blue!
Yes mate it will.
If you just want to change images use the MORPH folder with the correct directory to the images like described above.
And if you want to replace full apk's you place them in XTRAS.
Don't edit any .9.pngs, as in changing the hue, these need to be decompiled before editing.
You can swap compiled .9's for compiled .9's but be careful with them as these can cause force closes and boot loops. There are guides around xda about editing them.
Another thank you to you, dully79!
I've followed the instructions you laid out, and I've turned the stock battery level (and charging indicator) blue!
I'd post a picture, but I'm not allowed to yet. Gotta shift my forum training wheels.
But I assure you, it looks goooooooood...
This is only just the beginning...
I'm going to make every single graphic a different colour, with lens flare! /vomits
Thanks again for this guide, this has started me off on the journey of Android discovery!
Crugath said:
Another thank you to you, dully79!
I've followed the instructions you laid out, and I've turned the stock battery level (and charging indicator) blue!
I'd post a picture, but I'm not allowed to yet. Gotta shift my forum training wheels.
But I assure you, it looks goooooooood...
This is only just the beginning...
I'm going to make every single graphic a different colour, with lens flare! /vomits
Thanks again for this guide, this has started me off on the journey of Android discovery!
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No probs mate, I'm more than happy to pass on what I've learned.
Don't hesitate to ask if you needed owt.
Seeing as you've offered, I think I'll take you up on the offer to answer more questions! lol...
I am trying to change the progress bar colour. I can find progressbar_indeterminate#.png, which is fine, but I can't find the regular solid progress bar. Do you know what that's called and where it might live?
And another, I'm trying to change the colour of the background of a slider for things like changing volume in the settings, I also can't find the PNG for that. If you know where I can look, please let me know!
That's found in progress_horizontal.xml in framework-res.apk/res/drawable.
To make edits you need to decompile first to make the xml readable, then re compile.
Here is a blue progress bar with a grey background from my phone candy theme if you don't want to edit xmls, just extract it from the zip and put it in the correct directory in the MORPH folder.

[GUIDE] Changing status bar icons by editing framework-res.apk and lots more

So friends, here is a quick and easy guide for changing the status bar icons of your Gingerbread(Actually any phone )
For those who don't know how to do it(for anyone actually :highfive
Theory
Android is the awesome platform which is easily configurable and is able of being edited very easily
The icons used in every app and Android framework are located as png images in apk of those respective apps in location:-
*.apk/res/drawable-mdpi (in my case, as our phone is mdpi)
So, we can change any icon of our status bar like battery, signal, (not clock[clock is to be configures in SystemUI.apk{will post how to change it shortly}]), etc by editing png's in framework-res.apk
Not even that, you can edit images of any app as I told you
There are several ways to decompile and compile apk in which we have made change
If we want full access of apk and want to change every thing like the xml's in it and smali content in jar files, then we would have to do it on computer by apktool or apkmanager
But, we are here to only change image, so we would not go in detail of apktool or apkmanager. For changing images, that can be very easily done even on the phone by an app NinjaMorph that is made for developers by our senior head and DEVELOPING LEGEND Stephen(Stericson)
But be careful as backing up the original file if you do something wrong
And as you all know any developer or even a newbie posting something interesting that you want to try WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for your mobile blowing up, resting in peace, sleeping like a dead, behaving like a non-living BRICK, or anything whatsoever that may or may not happen to phone in this universe or any other universe known or unknown
What to do if anything happened to my mobile
We have had a backup of your original file so we can restore it
But if while editing the system files like framework-res.apk
If you deleted some un-backed up apk's
Well you can always have backup of your ROM and that is why Koushik Datta has made clockworkmod Recovery
You can restore your ROM from there
Pre-Requisites
Patience
Mind
A Android (A spare one if you brick your phone, just kidding)
Root access(to change the apk)
NinjaMorph(http://bit.ly/ninjamorph)
Root Explorer(Optional)(http://bit.ly/stericson)
GUIDE
So Let's Start
Download NinjaMorph. Install it and give it root access. It will prompt for starting checks. Click on start checks.
Now you would have three options, namely, New Project, Finish Project, Existing Project
Click on new project. Go to system/framework/ and click on framework-res.apk. It will start extracting files
Once it has extracted all the files, it will open to show you what is inside framework-res.apk.
Exit it and go to your file explorer.
Go to /sdcard/AndroidThemes/workspace/framework-resapk
This is what is inside apk. Go to res/drawable-mdpi folder
There you will see hundreds of icons of your menu, lockscreen, battery, signal, and everything
You can edit them and replace them as you want. But the name of the file you are replacing and size and dimension must be equal to the file you are replacing with(I recommend Googling and finding icons of battery, signal, and other things)[I have even used hdpi icons, there was no problem]
If you download a theme file which is to be flashed in recovery that is not for your phone, no problem, extract the zip and place its framework-res.apk in your sdcard and extract the apk with Ninjamorph. Replace your icons with its icons and TADA
After you have done replacing the icons and you are satisfied(I am never)
Go to NinjaMorph. Click on Fininsh Projects. Click on framework-resapk. It will recompile and ask to replace the original apk with modded one. Click OK
Then it will ask if you want to remove the completed project, Say No(As you would need it if something gets wrong)
Reboot your phone
Maximum chances are that your icons will be replaced. Rare cases have their status bar gone or no change, if so:-
Download(Buy) Root Explorer. Go to /sdcard/AndroidThemes/workspace,
There you will see framework-res.apk. Copy it and go to /system/framework
Mount as R/W
Paste the apk. If it asks that file already exists, overwrite it.
SET PERMISSIONS
Long click on framework-res.apk and click on permissions
You will see three columns
Read Write Execute
You have to set them in the following way
x means you have to tick it
blank means uncheck
Read Write Execute
.....x........x.................
.....x...........................
.....x...........................
Click OK
You will see it as rw-r--r--
Reboot
Do it over again if nothing happens
Enjoy
This way you can edit not only framework-res.apk but any apk
Treat
This section is different from the thread topic
I: Faking Up
Want to make your device show Jelly Bean in About Phone
Go to Root Explorer
Go to /system
Long click on build.prop
Click on Open in a Text Editor
Change the files as
ro.build.display.id=Jelly Bean
ro.build.version.release=4.1.4
Save Changes
Reboot
II: Easter Egg
You all must know that an image of GingerBread Zombie comes up when you repeatedly click on Android Version in Setting>About Phone
Wanna change it to look like Jelly Bean?
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Extract framework-res.apk
Go to res/drawable-nodpi
You will see platlogo.jpg
Replace it with the file in attachment
Recompile
Reboot
Troubleshooting
Will find and update it
Tell me what problems are you having
Nice guide. How to change color of clock in gingerbread because white is ugly? Maybe you can add that in future.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660
FlemishDroid said:
Nice guide. How to change color of clock in gingerbread because white is ugly? Maybe you can add that in future.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660
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Yes
It is a tedious process
By editing smali files of classes.dex of SystemUI.apk
BUMP
which file do you you need for notificationbar background???
jkoetsier said:
which file do you you need for notificationbar background???
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Add @amdroid:background @ frawable/statbarbg
In statusbar tracking.xml
Then add statbarbg.png in drawable-mdpi
For gb clock u need to do smali
Devilsking has made good guide
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
Thanks man, its working!!
Sent from my GT-S5660 using xda premium
SpaceCaker said:
Add @amdroid:background @ frawable/statbarbg
In statusbar tracking.xml
Then add statbarbg.png in drawable-mdpi
For gb clock u need to do smali
Devilsking has made good guide
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
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*android
BUMP
BUMP
BUMPS are unneeded, if theres nothing to say, dont do it.
Sent from my GT-S5660 using xda app-developers app
Bigger PNG's
Quick question, I know this is an old topic, but upon googling I found this and I feel that my question sort of belongs here. Not even sure if OP is still around to look at this thread, but here goes:
I swapped out a png image for the statusbar icon of an app called CoolSymbols (not using this guide, but using APK Multi tool, but I imagine that the png sizes will have to be the same). Now, this app had a quite ugly statusbar icon, with jagged edges. I replaced it by a circle icon. This circle is pretty much the same size as the previous icon, so the icon looks jagged as well.
Here is the question: Do I simply make a bigger png image, so it will get cropped <---- doubt this
or do I create another folder like res/drawable-hdpi, but for xxhdpi (drawable-xxhdpi???), and if so will that fix the problem, or will I also have to point to that folder somewhere in another file <--- probably the way to go
I hope someone can help me out here!
(PS: I hope my issue is clear from the text above, I don't have a possibility to post proper screenshots until tomorrow, but they will be provided if needed)
(Also I'm sorry if there may have been a more recent topic about this, then I totally missed this!)
JaySilverMusiq said:
Quick question, I know this is an old topic, but upon googling I found this and I feel that my question sort of belongs here. Not even sure if OP is still around to look at this thread, but here goes:
I swapped out a png image for the statusbar icon of an app called CoolSymbols (not using this guide, but using APK Multi tool, but I imagine that the png sizes will have to be the same). Now, this app had a quite ugly statusbar icon, with jagged edges. I replaced it by a circle icon. This circle is pretty much the same size as the previous icon, so the icon looks jagged as well.
Here is the question: Do I simply make a bigger png image, so it will get cropped <---- doubt this
or do I create another folder like res/drawable-hdpi, but for xxhdpi (drawable-xxhdpi???), and if so will that fix the problem, or will I also have to point to that folder somewhere in another file <--- probably the way to go
I hope someone can help me out here!
(PS: I hope my issue is clear from the text above, I don't have a possibility to post proper screenshots until tomorrow, but they will be provided if needed)
(Also I'm sorry if there may have been a more recent topic about this, then I totally missed this!)
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You need to create an image of correct pixels according to your phone's dpi
Have a look here - http://developer.android.com/design/style/iconography.html

[MOD] - WETA Emoji-installer 2.0 - [Marlin][Sailfish][aroma]

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WETA is a rom for Music geeks like me, though because we are still waiting on TWRP to become available i'd thought i'd make these MODs to flash in the meantime.​
How to install...
This method is redundant from V2.0 forward
1. Make sure you are on Stock firmware and have rooted device
2. Download mod zip
3. Install this app "Root Browser"
4. Extract the zip (click and hold, select extract) using Root Browser directly into Download folder. (you should have /sdcard/Download/(zip name) as folder with files in it)
5. Go into Download/(zip name) folder and select script for desired Emoji.
6. Tick "Execute script as root"
7. Then select the Execute button
8. It will say "Executing script"
9. Once complete you should have a popup box with no errrors.
10. Device will reboot automatically
V1
includes emoji from…
emoji-one (open source emoji)
IOS 10
Mozilla
Twitter
Windows 10
Facebook
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V2.0
This is now an Aroma installer, use TWRP to flash...
First Aroma version Installer
Added back to stock option
Added Samsung
updated ios to 10.2
updated Tweemoji to 2.2.1
updated emojione to 2.2.4
MOD Download Page
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I don't get it. What does this mod do? I did Everything but nothing changed and it didn't Reboot Automaticly.
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Mentalmuso said:
You flash this MOD at your own risk,
i take no responsibility for any mishaps.​
Subscribe to update notifications and general chat by clicking the button below
PIXEL TELEGRAM CHANNEL​
WETA is a rom for Music geeks like me, though because we are still waiting on TWRP to become available i'd thought i'd make these MODs to flash in the meantime.​
How to install...
1. Make sure you are on Stock firmware and have rooted device
2. Download mod zip
3. Install this app "Root Browser"
4. Extract the zip (click and hold, select extract) using Root Browser directly into Download folder. (you should have /sdcard/Download/(zip name) as folder with files in it)
5. Go into Download/(zip name) folder and select script for desired Emoji.
6. Tick "Execute script as root"
7. Then select the Execute button
8. It will say "Executing script"
9. Once complete you should have a popup box with no errrors.
10. Device will reboot automatically
V1
includes emoji from…
emoji-one (open source emoji)
IOS 10
Mozilla
Twitter
Windows 10
Facebook
LG G5
MOD Download Page
If you like my work, please consider buying this poor guy a craft beer for his efforts
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Thanks for this, the iOS10 emojis work great. Can we only have one set installed at a time or is it possible to install multiple emoji packs?
airmaxx23 said:
Thanks for this, the iOS10 emojis work great. Can we only have one set installed at a time or is it possible to install multiple emoji packs?
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Looking at the script and files, it looks to be the same font name, so no. It would take some trickery to have multiple emoji sets available on the same system.
raynan said:
Looking at the script and files, it looks to be the same font name, so no. It would take some trickery to have multiple emoji sets available on the same system.
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Thanks, now I'm trying to find some pics showing the emojis from each pack.
No way! Thank You been looking for this everywhere.
EDIT: Any chance we can get iOS9 Emojis as well?
can we get a screenshot of what they each look like.?
I could but I'm not going to haha
Here though. Look through this
http://emojipedia.org
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Is there a return to stock script for the emojis?
airmaxx23 said:
Is there a return to stock script for the emojis?
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No. But thanks I'll make one. Didn't even think about these
WETA stock emoji installer
Takes you back to stock emoji.
MOD Download Page
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I tried running your script and it did not work. Well, it appeared to have worked, rebooted, but all the emoji's are the same (not iOS 10).
I'm contemplating on manually doing it, as I've replaced system files in the past.
Edit: Just moved the file manually and changed the permissions to RW-R-R and it worked like a charm. I don't think your script is moving the file correctly ?
Anyways, thanks for the font packs!
xocomaox said:
I tried running your script and it did not work. Well, it appeared to have worked, rebooted, but all the emoji's are the same (not iOS 10).
I'm contemplating on manually doing it, as I've replaced system files in the past.
Edit: Just moved the file manually and changed the permissions to RW-R-R and it worked like a charm. I don't think your script is moving the file correctly ?
Anyways, thanks for the font packs!
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They've all worked fine for me.
xocomaox said:
I tried running your script and it did not work. Well, it appeared to have worked, rebooted, but all the emoji's are the same (not iOS 10).
I'm contemplating on manually doing it, as I've replaced system files in the past.
Edit: Just moved the file manually and changed the permissions to RW-R-R and it worked like a charm. I don't think your script is moving the file correctly ?
Anyways, thanks for the font packs!
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You didn't follow the steps is all. You probably didn't use the app stated in op, or you didn't have the zip in your Download folder
Mentalmuso said:
You didn't follow the steps is all. You probably didn't use the app stated in op, or you didn't have the zip in your Download folder
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I did both of these things, but okay.
I re-read your instructions and it appears that you're assuming there will be a folder with the name of the zip file under Downloads with the scripts in it. I extracted the zip contents into downloads and it put the scripts in downloads, and the sys folder in there as well. Perhaps this is where the confusion is? I see your script has the following path: /sdcard/Download/WETA_Pixel_emoji/sys/ios10/fonts/, where the bolded folder is the difference. When I extract your zip to the Downloads folder, it doesn't create this folder automatically (perhaps your version of Root Browser is set to do this).
I'm sure this will help anyone in a similar situation.
xocomaox said:
I did both of these things, but okay.
I re-read your instructions and it appears that you're assuming there will be a folder with the name of the zip file under Downloads with the scripts in it. I extracted the zip contents into downloads and it put the scripts in downloads, and the sys folder in there as well. Perhaps this is where the confusion is? I see your script has the following path: /sdcard/Download/WETA_Pixel_emoji/sys/ios10/fonts/, where the bolded folder is the difference. When I extract your zip to the Downloads folder, it doesn't create this folder automatically (perhaps your version of Root Browser is set to do this).
I'm sure this will help anyone in a similar situation.
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Root browser is not root explorer. Root browser extracts to a folder of the same name as the zip. This is why I link the app also. All I'm trying to do is make it as simple as possible for people who don't even know what a script is. If root browser is not extracting to that named folder then I'm sorry I got it wrong. I don't want people misled by any of this. Please confirm what root app you are using
Use root browser peoples just like the OP stated.
Is this just http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/mod-ios10-profession-emojis-t3487038 but in an "installable" version? If so, would be good to credit the source.
Juzman said:
Is this just http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/mod-ios10-profession-emojis-t3487038 but in an "installable" version? If so, would be good to credit the source.
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Um no. I got my font file from elsewhere, in fact ive had it since before his release date.
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