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[Q!]Bootloop after changing framework-res.apk

Ok, so i modded about 6 png's that are for the notification bar.
However, when i add them to my used framework-res (no problems at all) my phone get's stuck in a bootloop.
After a quick question in the ROM threat, brady1uk mentioned the file size.
so i checked them, and before i modded them they were a total of 43kb, but now they are 143kb!
Could this be the problem of my bootloop, and if yes, how do i reduce the file size?
*added the status_bar png's*

I don't think it's the file size. Let me ask, when you "add them to your used framework-res" how do you do it? Did you extract the .apk then re-archive?

ephumuris said:
I don't think it's the file size. Let me ask, when you "add them to your used framework-res" how do you do it? Did you extract the .apk then re-archive?
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I open the framework-res whit winrar, and i just drag and drop my custom files in there with out extracting it.

ok, so i replaced my new png's whit the old ones in the hope my phone would work again, but it didn't
Now i'm totaly clueless...
If someone could take a look at what i have combined and why it doesn't work it would love it (using lee droid 1.9A)
*sleeping*

dragonithe said:
ok, so i replaced my new png's whit the old ones in the hope my phone would work again, but it didn't
Now i'm totaly clueless...
If someone could take a look at what i have combined and why it doesn't work it would love it (using lee droid 1.9A)
*sleeping*
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as all is failing i would suggest getting the original framework-res.apk - before u ever touched it (download leedroid rom again if you didnt back it up). And then use either APK Manager or Theme Pro to decompile the apk, then mod away and change everything you want then use APK Manager or Theme Pro to compile it back up. Thats how I do it. I think there is a chance using Winrar to just pull out the files and add them back in has currupted it somehow

brady1uk said:
as all is failing i would suggest getting the original framework-res.apk - before u ever touched it (download leedroid rom again if you didnt back it up). And then use either APK Manager or Theme Pro to decompile the apk, then mod away and change everything you want then use APK Manager or Theme Pro to compile it back up. Thats how I do it. I think there is a chance using Winrar to just pull out the files and add them back in has currupted it somehow
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ok, so i did this, but now when i flash the .zip i get a error [ E:Failure at line 9: run_program PACKAGE:check_data_app instalation aborted.]

Ok, so after failing to create my own apk file i pulled it from my desire and added the 6 files to it.
adb push, reboot.
And it gets stuck in a bootloop...
So ok, that failed, but i had the pulled framework still on my computer, so i decided to push this file back to make it work again.
But now it's still stuck in a bootloop....
seems like my adb corupts the .apk or what could be the problem?

You shouldnt need to decompile it if your only making a few changes to the framework.
I use 7-zip to open the rom, navigate to the required apk, and open that archive then swap the images over, no need to delete the original, they will just get over written. Then press up or back within 7-zip. when you navigate out of the apk you were in 7-zip will say it has been changed, carry on, pressing back untill you are all the way out of the rom. Then resign the rom and flash it.
Ive never used apk tool to change images in the htc resources or the framework res and never had a problem.

dragonithe said:
ok, so i replaced my new png's whit the old ones in the hope my phone would work again, but it didn't
Now i'm totaly clueless...
If someone could take a look at what i have combined and why it doesn't work it would love it (using lee droid 1.9A)
*sleeping*
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I pretty sure the framework in the zip you posted is not from Leedroid so theres your 1st problem. Unless you made more than just 6 png changes.

djmace said:
You shouldnt need to decompile it if your only making a few changes to the framework.
I use 7-zip to open the rom, navigate to the required apk, and open that archive then swap the images over, no need to delete the original, they will just get over written. Then press up or back within 7-zip. when you navigate out of the apk you were in 7-zip will say it has been changed, carry on, pressing back untill you are all the way out of the rom. Then resign the rom and flash it.
Ive never used apk tool to change images in the htc resources or the framework res and never had a problem.
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I also sort of use your described methode, but istead of using 7-zip, i use winzip.
djmace said:
I pretty sure the framework in the zip you posted is not from Leedroid so theres your 1st problem. Unless you made more than just 6 png changes.
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It could be that the base of the framework is from leedroid, but i added a theme to it (think it is NexTang-DJDroid).
used it for about a month w/o problems, then i changed 6 files in the framework. And nothing works anymore ._.

can you try flashing the stock leedroid fw-res.apk to see if you get out of the bootloop? if you can do that, then at least you have a fallback plan.
and instead of flashing it, try using:
Code:
adb mount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
I have never had any problems doing it that way.

I had the same problems. But i tried to make a flashable zip file and this work very fine..
And remeber you can not just replace a 9.png file maybe this is your fault?

mista1982 said:
I had the same problems. But i tried to make a flashable zip file and this work very fine..
And remeber you can not just replace a 9.png file maybe this is your fault?
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hmm,
could you tell me a bit more about that?

[GUIDE] how to make a flashable package (update.zip)
How to edit .9.pngs

nzdcoy said:
can you try flashing the stock leedroid fw-res.apk to see if you get out of the bootloop? if you can do that, then at least you have a fallback plan.
and instead of flashing it, try using:
Code:
adb mount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
I have never had any problems doing it that way.
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I have the same problem, could you tell me how to push the framework-res.apk step by step ( just press the power button --> ) . Sorry ....

dragonithe said:
Ok, so i modded about 6 png's that are for the notification bar.
However, when i add them to my used framework-res (no problems at all) my phone get's stuck in a bootloop.
After a quick question in the ROM threat, brady1uk mentioned the file size.
so i checked them, and before i modded them they were a total of 43kb, but now they are 143kb!
Could this be the problem of my bootloop, and if yes, how do i reduce the file size?
*added the status_bar png's*
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Same thing happened to me!
I Wiped Cache, Dalvik Cache, but nothing happened!
I had to flash 2.3.6 Stock ROM via Odin, to make my phone work!

[10 JAN][SCRIPT]IMG2CWM Converter 1.2.2

birkoffsjunk's HD2 IMG2CWM Converter​
A simple windows batch script to convert DAF builds to Clockwork Recovery ZIPs.
Originally designed for MDJ's Gingerbread NAND and posted here. Results may vary!
Instructions​
Download DAF based NAND ROM
Download & Extract this script
Place Boot.img & System.img into the 'in' folder
Double click 'RunMe.cmd' (not as admin)
Manually make any changes you wish (when prompted)
Once done, update.zip will be in the same location as 'RunMe.cmd'
META-INF Info​How to: Create Clockwork Recovery flash files
How to Create Android Update Zip Package
An updated updater-script (META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script) is required for various other Builds.
Downloads​v1 >>> here <<<
v1.1 attached (7z changed to 9.20 (ghostkid2010) & renamed out folder to temp)
v1.2 attached (Added error checking & support for system.img only)
v1.2.1 attached (Specified xcopy path & removed old 7z.exe)
v1.2.2 >>> here <<< (arif-ali's linux bash script)
Addons​arif-ali's NexusHD2-Gingerbread_V2.0 updater-script
TODO​
Add error checking
Add support for system.img only
META-INF Information
Most importantly keep it simple
License​BSD License for the script not the tools
7zip is GNU LGPL
unyaffs is GNU GPL v2

same post from MDJ
Your script works great extracting the .img file. But it's not able to create zip file. Let me edit your script with the missing file/info.
Download this file and put in folder tools;
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/sevenzip/7za920.zip
change this line;
"%LOC%\tools\7z.exe" a "%LOC%\update.zip" "%LOC%\out\*"
to;
"%LOC%\tools\7za.exe" a "%LOC%\update.zip" "%LOC%\out\*"
and it should work. it will create a zip file.
Enjoy

how it works?

How does it use? What things do I have to put in the folder "IN"?

sathara said:
how it works?
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let you extract system.img and boot.img from android build, once you extracted all the fill, it will put all the file into a zip file so you can load via CWM

VuNhatVan said:
How does it use? What things do I have to put in the folder "IN"?
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boot.img & system.img

It has a function to edit apk. But how do you use that function and where do you add your own apk?

10507 said:
It has a function to edit apk. But how do you use that function and where do you add your own apk?
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it does not have a function to edit apk (correct me if i'm wrong). once you extracted all the files, go into app and add your apk there.

ghostkid2010 said:
let you extract system.img and boot.img from android build, once you extracted all the fill, it will put all the file into a zip file so you can load via CWM
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In the Build MDJ_FroYo_Revolution_v._2.2_NAND, there is only system.img, no boot.img. How could I have boot.img?

what a usefull tool, thank you!!

VuNhatVan said:
In the Build MDJ_FroYo_Revolution_v._2.2_NAND, there is only system.img, no boot.img. How could I have boot.img?
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If there's no boot.img, it should still work. all the boot file is already in the system.img
Let me download that build and I can tell you for sure on how to do it.. I smell that a new version of this script will be out..

Yeah it's very much a work in progress, please feel free to attach updated versions... I'll add them to the first post with accreditation

ghostkid2010 said:
If there's no boot.img, it should still work. all the boot file is already in the system.img
Let me download that build and I can tell you for sure on how to do it.. I smell that a new version of this script will be out..
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Is it work if there is only system.img?

drizztzou said:
Is it work if there is only system.img?
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with a little bit of editing yes

ghostkid2010 said:
same post from MDJ
Your script works great extracting the .img file. But it's not able to create zip file. Let me edit your script with the missing file/info.
Download this file and put in folder tools;
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/sevenzip/7za920.zip
change this line;
"%LOC%\tools\7z.exe" a "%LOC%\update.zip" "%LOC%\out\*"
to;
"%LOC%\tools\7za.exe" a "%LOC%\update.zip" "%LOC%\out\*"
and it should work. it will create a zip file.
Enjoy
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can u more detail about "change this line" location ? u mean u have done it already or i have to do it myself ? which file should i edit ?

ikkon said:
what a usefull tool, thank you!!
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YEAH! Your not kidding man...i was stoked while playing with it...Id also like to know from here...Is there a similar script for SD->NAND bc my favbe ROM has always been CORECells builds of EVO/HD based...Gave me the best batttery of all SD except for the now current NAND builds. So i figure maybe itll be even better on NAND! TAHNKS again so much for your pos t BIRKOFF! ANYone know of the SD->NAND question?

psuser said:
can u more detail about "change this line" location ? u mean u have done it already or i have to do it myself ? which file should i edit ?
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YOU have to add an "a" after the z in 7z WITHIN the RUNME script...you have to right click it and open with NOTEPAD on PC and add the "a"

psuser said:
can u more detail about "change this line" location ? u mean u have done it already or i have to do it myself ? which file should i edit ?
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download the new version on page 1, its fixed

Really cool idea!! I gave it a shot, it just reboots after the MAGLDR screen showing the HTC logo over and over until you boot back into recovery. It flashed fine but just wouldn't boot.

VuNhatVan said:
In the Build MDJ_FroYo_Revolution_v._2.2_NAND, there is only system.img, no boot.img. How could I have boot.img?
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Use the following "RunMetest.bat"
http://hotfile.com/dl/95408413/0c085bd/RunMetest.rar.html
I tested with different build, system.img only, both boot.img and system.img, it was able to create a zip with all the file.
I'm not uploading the whole folder since this was started by birkoffsjunk, I'm just helping
Test it out

[TUT] Custom frameworks for Gen 8

So, it seems that more people are taking an interest in making custom frameworks. This isn't really a full tutorial, but I thought it would be helpful to just post some tips on how to go about making your own framework-res.apk, save others a bit of time retreading old ground, since the methods are scattered around the site a bit!
Thanks to wdl1908 for prompting me to do this - should really have done this sooner!
Okay, so basic requirements:
Rooted Gen 8 (Uruk or chulri method)
Original Archos framework-res.apk
zip editor
image editing software
.png's to replace the stock ones with
That's about it! I've been using GIMP on Ubuntu for the image editing, and Phatch for batch resizing, but Photoshop will work just as well on Windows.
Edit: Thanks to wdl1908, have found that Gwenview gives much better results when resizing, compared to Phatch or GIMP. Works on both Ubuntu and KDE.
Use your preferred zip editor to unzip the contents of framework-res.apk to your chosen folder. The main folder of interest is "drawable-mdpi".
The Gen 8's use MDPI resolution images (well, A70 and A101 to at any rate. I think someone mentioned the A32 or A43 used HDPI images). Depending on your .png source, you may need to resize the images. I took my images from themes made for the Desire, which is an HDPI device, so I used GIMP/Phatch to resize them.
In terms of resizing, I compared the size of each new png with the original one, and resized. I know p0rkburn just resizes the images to 66%, but I've had problems with some images not coming out the right size that way. The other thing to watch out for is that not all the images need resizing. Also, some of the textfield and tab_select images are different proportions to their phone equivalents, so again watch out for that.
Once you've replaced the images you want to, they need to be put back into the .apk. I used to copy and paste into the framework-res.apk, but that doesn't work for 9patch files. Also, wdl1908's FrameWorkBuilder makes the compile process so ridiculously easy, there is no reason not to use that instead.
To put the new framework-res.apk on the device, I use this method via ADB wireless, which works fine.
Happy theming!
EDIT: 9patch files
These can be a PITA, until you understand how they work. I used the following two sources to finally crack it :
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/draw9patch.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=580351
If you are changing 9patch files, you have to decompile and recompile using the FrameWorkBuilder.
I prefer using the draw9patch tool, as it lets you check that the 9patch works as expected.
Spent enough time bashing my head against a brick wall trying to sort out 9patch files, so if I can spare anyone else that, feel free to post/PM..

I'll leave this post here for my recommendations that will be more complex when you need to modify xml files.
In short the procedure is a follows (this needs to be expanded)
unpack the apk to framework-res-UNPACKED dir
decompile the apk to framework-res-DECOMPILED (with apktools)
copy framework-res-MOD to framework-res-DECOMPILED
compile framework-res-COMPILED (with apktools)
unpack the compiled apk to framework-res-COMPILED (with 7za)
remove all the files that are present in framework-res-MOD from the framework-res-UNPACKED dir
remove the file resources.arsc from framework-res-UNPACKED
copy all files from framework-res-UNPACKED to framework-res-COMPILED
zip all files in framework-res-COMPILED to the new framework-res.apk
remove the resources.arsc from that apk file
readd the resources.arsc file without compression to the new apk file
Done
The reason this is so complex is that their are bugs in apktools and the signature needs to be preserved.
FrameWorkBuilder v0.3
README.txt
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Place the script FrameWorkBuilder.sh in a directory and execute.
The script will download all the needed tools.
Place framework-res.apk in the dir framework-res-STOCK
Place mods in framework-res-MOD follow the usual directory structure.
Example:
framework-res-MOD
framework-res-MOD/res
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-hdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-mdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable
Execute FrameWorkBuilder.sh to apply the mod.
Modded framework-res.apk will be stored in the directory framework-res-MODDED.
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Changelog
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v0.3 Added xml png duplication check to avoid that animations don't work. .9.png support
v0.2 Added mod checks Added compile failure test
v0.1a BUGFIX cp dirs
v0.1 Initial version
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Have fun modding.

wdl1908 said:
I'll leave this post here for my recommendations that will be more complex when you need to modify xml files.
If you don't mind we'll make it a joined tutorial. I have no time now it's time I got some sleep.
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I have no idea about editing XML files, but that was the next thing on my "To learn" list. I would be very happy for you to add your knowledge to this thread.
Also, if anyone has info to add/corrections to make, please feel free.

Good stuff, guys. At the very least we can make this a three man party.

The more the merrier!
Guys, can I ask what device you're both using?

fisha21 said:
Guys, can I ask what device you're both using?
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A101IT with archangel root
A70IT with chulri's root

fisha21 said:
The more the merrier!
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well, if i can do something, i'm here ;-)

wdl1908 said:
A101IT with archangel root
A70IT with chulri's root
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Cool, thanks. Also, can I ask how you're viewing the XML files? Every program I've tried won't open them - keep getting error messages about invalid character content.
woti23 said:
well, if i can do something, i'm here ;-)
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Welcome...

fisha21 said:
Cool, thanks. Also, can I ask how you're viewing the XML files? Every program I've tried won't open them - keep getting error messages about invalid character content.
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You have to decompile the framework-res.apk with the apktools then all is revealed.

I have an A43it, and I find it to use a mixture of the hdpi and mdpi drawables, it is quite odd how they have it. I am drawing this conclusion because I only changed the hdpi drawables, and some things (status bar pull down for one) stayed original. I am going to work some more on it later today and will update here. My method for pushing to the device uses adb like such:
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /sdcard/framework-res.apk
adb shell
su
stop
cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk (only needs to be done the first time, as the permissions will adopt those when replacing in the future)
start
This causes the device to do a little soft-reboot (does not perform a proper full shutdown/reboot) that is pretty quick, and avoids any f/c situations you may encounter replacing the file while the system is live.
Edit 2 - ok, I just plain old missed the drawables earlier, they are all in hdpi for the A43. Posting screenshots of what I have put together shortly.

daveid said:
My method for pushing to the device uses adb like such:
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /sdcard/framework-res.apk
adb shell
su
stop
cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk (only needs to be done the first time, as the permissions will adopt those when replacing in the future)
start
This causes the device to do a little soft-reboot (does not perform a proper full shutdown/reboot) that is pretty quick, and avoids any f/c situations you may encounter replacing the file while the system is live.
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Great I was looking for that.

wdl1908 said:
[*]compile framework-res-COMPILED (with apktools)
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Getting stuck on the above step. Have got a folder called framework-res-DECOMPILED. When I try to compile it, the first message I get is:
Code:
w:Could not find sources.
It then runs through the process throwing up multiple error messages, and at the end I am left with an empty Build folder. Any ideas? I read on the Apktool thread that you need to add a classes.dex file to apk that don't already have one?
Thought I'd try your method as my primitive version keeps resulting in faulty apk's the last day or two!

fisha21 said:
Getting stuck on the above step. Have got a folder called framework-res-DECOMPILED. When I try to compile it, the first message I get is:
Code:
w:Could not find sources.
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No problem there thats only a warning.
fisha21 said:
It then runs through the process throwing up multiple error messages, and at the end I am left with an empty Build folder.
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What error messages?
fisha21 said:
Any ideas? I read on the Apktool thread that you need to add a classes.dex file to apk that don't already have one?
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What version of apktools do you have?
never needed any classes.dex in framework-res.apk
fisha21 said:
Thought I'd try your method as my primitive version keeps resulting in faulty apk's the last day or two!
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I'll try to cleanup my script and post it soon.

I just found out we can have custom boot animations on our gen 8 devices.
search for some bootanimation.zip on the web or go to UOT Kitchen and download one from the kitchen. place it in the directory /data/customization/ and reboot. This works even for the stock firmwares with archangel root.
Enjoy

I've added the first version of my FramWorkBuilder script in the second post.

wdl1908 said:
I've added the first version of my FramWorkBuilder script in the second post.
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Thanks for the hard work!
Gave it a run through but get the following error messages:
Code:
Applying MOD...cp: cannot stat `/home/sarju/FWB/framework-res-MOD/*': No such file or directory
and
Code:
Copy files from UNPACKED to COMPILED that are not modified...cp: cannot stat `/home/sarju/FWB/WorkSpace/framework-res-UNPACKED/*': No such file or directory
The script is located in the "FWB" folder.

fisha21 said:
Code:
Copy files from UNPACKED to COMPILED that are not modified...cp: cannot stat `/home/sarju/FWB/WorkSpace/framework-res-UNPACKED/*': No such file or directory
The script is located in the "FWB" folder.
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yeah download the 0.1a version and try again.

wdl1908 said:
yeah download the 0.1a version and try again.
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Ok, think I'm just being stoopid here. Ran the v0.1a, no error messages BUT
If I use the folder structure "framework-res-MOD>drawable-mdpi", the resulting apk just has the original contents of drawable-mdpi. If I use "framework-res-MOD>res>drawable-mdpi", the resulting pak has an empty drawable-mdpi folder.

fisha21 said:
Ok, think I'm just being stoopid here. Ran the v0.1a, no error messages BUT
If I use the folder structure "framework-res-MOD>drawable-mdpi", the resulting apk just has the original contents of drawable-mdpi. If I use "framework-res-MOD>res>drawable-mdpi", the resulting pak has an empty drawable-mdpi folder.
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the structure should look like this.
Code:
framework-res-MOD
framework-res-MOD/res
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-hdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-ldpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-mdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable
but make sure you remove empty dirs.
I suspect it has to do with empty dirs I'll check that....

Nope tthats not it.
can you zip up the files files-to-remove.txt and log.txt in the WorkSpace dir and post them or via pm if thats possible.

[GUIDE] A Beginner's Guide To Theming

The basic part of a theme is the UI (User Interface) icons.
These icons are situated in three system files:
1. framework-res.apk
2. twframework-res.apk
3. SystemUI.apk
NOTE: Your phone should have the de-odexed versions of these files.
You may get them here http://android.modaco.com/topic/342915-samsung-galaxy-s-deodexedzipaligned-xxjvq-files/#entry1754033 .
MISSION 1 (GET THE FILES)
In order to get these files your phone needs to be rooted and you should have a system file explorer like Yaffs Explorer. The easiest way to root your phone is by flashing a kernel that provides root.
The framework-res.apk is situated in the folder /system/framework/
The twframework-res.apk is situated in the folder /system/framework/
The SystemUI.apk is situated in the folder /system/app/
Copy those files and put it in your sd card and then transfer those files to your PC.
These files will be used as the template for the new theme.
[OPTIONAL] Make a copy of these three files as back-up.
MISSION 1 COMPLETE
MISSION 2 (THE MYSTERIOUS CHANGE)
In order to change the icons there are three ways
a.The Easy way (not the correct way: might cause FCs )
b.The Hard way (recommended for risk takers )
c.Use the online theme kitchen (recommended for beginners )
[ http://uot.dakra.lt/ ]
NOTE:You may have to use both b. and c.
a. The Easy way
You need a program like 7-zip installed in your PC.
Method
-Open the apk using 7-zip.
-Go to the folder named res
-Extract the folder named drawable-hdpi
-Edit the images you want to edit [ DO NOT EDIT .9png IMAGES ]
-Replace the original icons with modified icons(drag & drop into
drawable-hdpi folder)
Tips
-Keep the original image dimensions
-Don't edit .9 pngs
b. The Hard way
This consists of decompiling the apk, modifying the required images, compiling the modified
images and replacing the original icons with the compiled icons.
You will need:
1.Apk Manager
(go here for instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701 )
2.xUltimate compiler
(go here for instructions http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/47283-release-xultimate.html )
3.7-zip
Method
-Go to the main folder of Apk Manager
-Put the apk in the folder named place-apk-here-for-modding
- In order to decompile all APKs when working with the i9000, you have to install the framework files with apktool.
- Download apktool and put it on an easy accessable place (like C:\)
- Also put the STOCK framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk files in the same directory.
- Open a new CMD (Press Windows Key + R), write CMD and press ENTER.
- type "cd .." (without the quotes)
- repeat the "cd .." so you're on C:\ now.
- write: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
- repeat, just with twframework-res.apk: java -jar apktool.jar if twframework-res.apk
- This will ensure, it will load the correct resource table and you won't have any errors because of the dependees
-Run Script.bat file
-Select option 9 to decompile the apk
-Go to the folder named "projects" (the decompiled apk folder should be there)
-Inside the decompiled apk folder go to the folder /res/drawable-hdpi
-Modify the icons you want to change(KEEP THE BORDERS OF .9png IMAGES
UNTOUCHED)
-Open the main folder for xUltimate
-Go to the folder \example1\res\drawable-hdpi
-Delete the icons present there
-Put the modified icons
-Go to the main folder for xUltimate and run the xUltimate.exe file
-The compiled icons can be found in the folder
\done\example1\res\drawable-hdpi
-Replace the original icons with the compiled icons USING 7-zip
MISSION 2 COMPLETE
MISSION 3 (SEE THE CHANGE)
To see how your new theme looks like, you should put the modified files back to where they
belong.
There are two ways of doing this:
1. By using the system file explorer
Before doing so make sure that the system is write-enabled. You can do this
by using Damian Tweak app. If you are using Yaffs Explorer make sure you
have enabled root access
in the app's settings.
2. By making a CWM package (safer)
Use the Zip file provided. Replace the original files with moded files and install
using
CWM.
MISSION 3 COMPLETE
HAPPY THEMING

reserved

reserved

I have to thank you so much!
The first Tutorial I found that was understandable for beginners too.
Big Big Big Thanks!

nightm4r399 said:
I have to thank you so much!
The first Tutorial I found that was understandable for beginners too.
Big Big Big Thanks!
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I'm glad it helped .

Exactly what I needed. Thank you for good guide.

hackeron said:
Exactly what I needed. Thank you for good guide.
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Great .
Btw do you know how to make this a Sticky Thread?

SCIENTYREAL said:
Great .
Btw do you know how to make this a Sticky Thread?
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You have to ask a moderator to do this
I have some additions to the guide
The red code is added by me.
Method b) the hard way
-Go to the main folder of Apk Manager
-Put the apk in the folder named place-apk-here-for-modding
- In order to decompile all APKs when working with the i9000, you have to install the framework files with apktool.
- Download apktool and put it on an easy accessable place (like C:\)
- Also put the STOCK framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk files in the same directory.
- Open a new CMD (Press Windows Key + R), write CMD and press ENTER.
- type "cd .." (without the quotes)
- repeat the "cd .." so you're on C:\ now.
- write: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
- repeat, just with twframework-res.apk: java -jar apktool.jar if twframework-res.apk
- This will ensure, it will load the correct resource table and you won't have any errors because of the dependees
-Run Script.bat file
-Select option 9 to decompile the apk
-Go to the folder named "projects" (the decompiled apk folder should be there)
-Inside the decompiled apk folder go to the folder /res/drawable-hdpi
-Modify the icons you want to change(KEEP THE BORDERS OF .9png IMAGES
UNTOUCHED)
-Open the main folder for xUltimate
-Go to the folder \example1\res\drawable-hdpi
-Delete the icons present there
-Put the modified icons
-Go to the main folder for xUltimate and run the xUltimate.exe file
-The compiled icons can be found in the folder
\done\example1\res\drawable-hdpi
-Replace the original icons with the compiled icons USING 7-zip
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Darkyy said:
You have to ask a moderator to do this
I have some additions to the guide
The red code is added by me.
Method b) the hard way
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Thanks for replying Darkyy .

So, i Get a ADB not found thing? WHat should i do?

roxyroot said:
So, i Get a ADB not found thing? WHat should i do?
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You should have Android SDK installed for Apk Manager to work.
The link on how to use Apk Manager is given in the first post, under apk manager. I'll post it again here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
Here is the link for Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Btw you should also have Java Development Kit (JDK) installed.

I cant seem to find the twframework-res.apk, it's not in the system/framework folder. I have a sony ericsson play.
Do you know where the android settings menu icons are? the ones you see when you go into android settings. Like wireless & Networks, call settings, sound and so on.
thanks great guide.

SCIENTYREAL said:
You should have Android SDK installed for Apk Manager to work.
The link on how to use Apk Manager is given in the first post, under apk manager. I'll post it again here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
Here is the link for Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Btw you should also have Java Development Kit (JDK) installed.
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I have android SDK (obviously), JRE and i used it the same way given, stilll..The error..I have a SGS SCL i9003...

hackit said:
I cant seem to find the twframework-res.apk, it's not in the system/framework folder. I have a sony ericsson play.
Do you know where the android settings menu icons are? the ones you see when you go into android settings. Like wireless & Networks, call settings, sound and so on.
thanks great guide.
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Twframework-res is only found in Samsung devices. No need to worry about it. The settings icons are found in settings.apk. Settings.apk is inside the folder system/app.
Sorry for replying late.

bangalorerohan said:
I have android SDK (obviously), JRE and i used it the same way given, stilll..The error..I have a SGS SCL i9003...
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To be honest I don't know the exact cause of the error. Have you updated Android SDK. You should click on the main SDK icon and it should show all the available updates. Select
the updates and download the files. Sorry if you have already done it.
Sorry for the late reply.

:laugh:
I forgot how to do it and now I am reading my own guide.

Thanks for this great guide! Will come in handy soon

[MOD] No Increasing Ringtone + HOW to ! - Sprint S3

Hey guys !
I made a quick NoIncRing MOD, I figured while i was at it i would explain how to create the MOD.
I would like to Thank criskelo for his ZIP :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700174
I don't own an S3 but i did have the mod checked by an owner (works), i don't know what rom's it will work on so make a backup (as i said in the instructions).
How to Flash :
1. make sure you phone has a CWM recovery
2. backup SecPhone.apk and Secphone.odex (for odex rom's)
3. download the zip and place it in your internal SD
4. flash using, install zip from sd - choose zip from sd card
Download :
[urlhttp://www.mediafire.com/?h3nriarzvifhug2[/url]
*Tested on LEN
I'll be happy to make Mod's for Any ROM you want. Simply attach the SecPhone.apk application from System/app
HOW TO ?
1. extract Secphone.apk from your phone/rom - system/app
2. download baksmali.jar and smali.jar from : http://code.google.com/p/smali/
3. extract classes.dex from SecPhone.apk
4. Put the classes.dex in to a folder alon with smali.jar and backsmali.jar then open a COMMAND window and navigate to the folder.
5. enter the following command :
java -Xmx512m -jar baksmali.jar -a 15 classes.dex
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6. You will now have an OUT folder, inside find : Ringer$1.smali
7. Look for 2 lines containing :
setstreamvolume
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8. Erase them (one is at the middle and one at the end)
9. now go back to your folder with classes.dex, OUT folder and smali.jar and erase classes.dex (VERY IMPORTANT !!)
10. In the command window enter :
java -Xmx512m -jar smali.jar out -a 15 -o classes.dex
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11. Now you will have a new classes.dex , drag it back in to your SecPhone.apk and in to my ZIP.
12. Flash and enjoy

this is such a great mod! Thanks again. Works perfectly!

So many awesome MOD.

Your welcome guys

Thanks for the mod but where the heck does secphone.apk live so I can back it up? A search in ES File explorer yielded no results.
Ah there you are............. system/app/
Hey I'm learning this stuff. That's my story and sticking to it!

the best way to figure these things out is by opening my zip with 7zip or winzip.
Inside you will see META-inf and system
then you can tell where the apps/xml's go !
system/app/secphone.apk

yoelsd said:
the best way to figure these things out is by opening my zip with 7zip or winzip.
Inside you will see META-inf and system
then you can tell where the apps/xml's go !
system/app/secphone.apk
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That's good to know.
The Mod works great on my SPH-L710. Thanks!! :good:

?
Has anyone tried this mod yet with the LF9 update?
Update: tried to apply Sprint's latest update from an update zip in CWM in another thread in this section and it failed because the update could not find "secphone.apk". So I copied back secphone.apk and secphone.odex, did the Sprint update.zip (LF9) and then re-flashed this mod. So far everything is working well.

This works GREAT for the Note II. Thank you for posting it!

Can this be updated for LJ7?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

It works on LJ7 if you follow the how to.

yoelsd said:
HOW TO ?
1. extract Secphone.apk from your phone/rom - system/app
2. download baksmali.jar and smali.jar from :
3. extract classes.dex from SecPhone.apk
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I tried to follow the "how to" so that I could do this myself. However after extracting SecPhone.apk there is no "classes.dex" inside of SecPhone.apk... What should I do to get this to work?
I am running the: Sprint LJ7_update_FULL_Odex Rom
Thanks in advance!

mod applied
I followed your instructions ad succesfully applied mod on galaxy i9100 XWLSJ stock rom.
thanks

delete plz

I downloaded the smali and baksmali files and followed the instructions but when I enter the first code my cmd windows says it can't be accessed. Any help? Do I need to decompile first or can I just open the apk with winrar?

Has anyone else got this to work on MD4? I looked for the setstreamvolume and could only find one line. Is that all there is?

I finally got this to work on MD4.

i can confirm that this does NOT work on MD3 rom.

Has anyone figured out how to fix that on md3 rom? I'm usie an app, which works, but also is always running in the background.