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I want to make metamorph work on my device without givving me fcs after i reboot. This happns when i try to change the boot animation by writing to framework-res.apk. i have a working busybox and nandroid backups so i am willing to try anything...please help.
i have tried running fix_permissions which didnt help
i have tried the linking solution
the process works fine because u can see the new boot animation load up fine but the phone gets a billions force closes for almost everything as soo as i unlock.
please help me out because i have searched the very depths of the internet onl to come out empty handed. i know many people are facing this issue so it would be nice to give them a step by step fix.
stericson did a good job with the app from wat i hear and once working is supposed to be an essential app.
pleas helppp
olvap377 said:
I want to make metamorph work on my device without givving me fcs after i reboot. This happns when i try to change the boot animation by writing to framework-res.apk. i have a working busybox and nandroid backups so i am willing to try anything...please help.
i have tried running fix_permissions which didnt help
i have tried the linking solution
the process works fine because u can see the new boot animation load up fine but the phone gets a billions force closes for almost everything as soo as i unlock.
please help me out because i have searched the very depths of the internet onl to come out empty handed. i know many people are facing this issue so it would be nice to give them a step by step fix.
stericson did a good job with the app from wat i hear and once working is supposed to be an essential app.
pleas helppp
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Mine does too.
ahhhhhhhhhhh
What build are you using?
You gotta be careful with what build you are using and what you are changing.
Don't boot animations usually go into /system/media?
1.6 use shine and mask logos
2.x use Boot animations
They are different so...yeah...be careful.
Macrophage001 said:
You gotta be careful with what build you are using and what you are changing.
Don't boot animations usually go into /system/media?
1.6 use shine and mask logos
2.x use Boot animations
They are different so...yeah...be careful.
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This is true, but! Also their are two Apk's that always give problems when themed (Wrong). MetaMorph doesn't replace files that don't exist, meaning, if the two different roms have two different locations for boot files example: System/media or framework-res.apk/assets/images/ and neither are present. It will skip over both and not copy. So conclusions state that maybe one or more of the images are not accepted by the Android System.
These two apk's, my friends, are the framework-res.apk and the Launcher.apk...
Many of failed themes from the past proves this theory accurate, ask any old skool themer...
Worse case scenario, check the pictures with the (.9.png) extentions.
wow sorry i really lost rack of this thread sorry
i know specifically that the problem is cause by framework.apk and when i said boot animations i meant mask and shine.
p.s also im using latest build available in market
RichieDaze said:
This is true, but! Also their are two Apk's that always give problems when themed (Wrong). MetaMorph doesn't replace files that don't exist, meaning, if the two different roms have two different locations for boot files example: System/media or framework-res.apk/assets/images/ and neither are present. It will skip over both and not copy. So conclusions state that maybe one or more of the images are not accepted by the Android System.
These two apk's, my friends, are the framework-res.apk and the Launcher.apk...
Many of failed themes from the past proves this theory accurate, ask any old skool themer...
Worse case scenario, check the pictures with the (.9.png) extentions.
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can u expand a little more on this?
how can i check if the theme im trying to flash will work or how can i fix force closes after metamorph or how can i change the theme so it will work with metamorph?
p.s the actual morph works cause i can see the changes on reboot but as soon as i unlock a get a million force closes
please please reply i desperatly need help
olvap377 said:
please please reply i desperatly need help
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What Rom are you using? Cyan?
Who's MetaMorph theme are you using? Enoch?
Have you tried installing all of themes EXCEPT framework-res.apk to see if you still have the forecloses, or one by one to see which ones are causing the forecloses?
Some Homework:
If you want to test framework, try to remove all the foldes from the theme (make backups first). Add 1 folder back to theme, then run the MetaMorph cycle. Leave the png folders for last. When you reach a folder containing png's, add 3 png's at a time to each MetaMorph cycle. So now you narrow down the culprit(s) faster.
Example:
I am trying to MetaMorph my Zelda theme. My framework-res folder change, for some reason shuts down my Market on TheOfficial TMO rom. I can download, but when its about to install the apk it forecloses. But it works accurately on TheOfficial AOSP. (???) So, I am thinking that maybe it the way some roms are built.
im using cyan 4.2.15.1 with ebi1 port and im trying to metamorph the mask and shine at startup that writes to framework-res.apk
olvap377 said:
im using cyan 4.2.15.1 with ebi1 port and im trying to metamorph the mask and shine at startup that writes to framework-res.apk
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Are they located in (theme.zip) framework-res/assets/images/???
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Are they located in (theme.zip) framework-res/assets/images/???
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yes they are and they do work cause after reboot i see it but wen i unlock it show a million force closes
any news please?
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any news please?
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Did you do the homework to see which folder the problem was in???
I spent days looking for problems in my themes and other themes to solve the FC's issue. The process of elimination all ways worked out, but time consuming. When you find it, You can post the fix for others with the same problem...
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any news please?
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I am not running a Cyan mod. So I cant do it for you. Sorry! A logcat can help pin point the problem.
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What Rom are you using? Cyan?
Who's MetaMorph theme are you using? Enoch?
Have you tried installing all of themes EXCEPT framework-res.apk to see if you still have the forecloses, or one by one to see which ones are causing the forecloses?
Some Homework:
If you want to test framework, try to remove all the foldes from the theme (make backups first). Add 1 folder back to theme, then run the MetaMorph cycle. Leave the png folders for last. When you reach a folder containing png's, add 3 png's at a time to each MetaMorph cycle. So now you narrow down the culprit(s) faster.
Example:
I am trying to MetaMorph my Zelda theme. My framework-res folder change, for some reason shuts down my Market on TheOfficial TMO rom. I can download, but when its about to install the apk it forecloses. But it works accurately on TheOfficial AOSP. (???) So, I am thinking that maybe it the way some roms are built.
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how can i do the homework when ive only got 1 folder in the theme and it only contains 2 pngs the mask and shine?
olvap377 said:
how can i do the homework when ive only got 1 folder in the theme and it only contains 2 pngs the mask and shine?
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??? Its only boot images??? Sorry, I did not know it was only boot images. Are the png's the proper size?
Would you be willing to flash my Zelda boot screen as a test to see if it is the theme. It might be the rom?
Here it is if you want to try:
i will flash yours and tell u the results and im currently on cyan 4.2.15.1 with bcrook's ebi1 port and enoch installed (via flashable zip)
edit: i cant even metamorph yours it says there isnt a valid thm file found? what does that mean?
edit2: nvm i figured it out u had an extra directory in the zip but i fixed
btw these themes do they have to be signed in a special way somehow like the zips or no
ps ur boot looks really nice
edit3 : still getting a million force closs after unlock so i wiped and restored
olvap377 said:
i will flash yours and tell u the results and im currently on cyan 4.2.15.1 with bcrook's ebi1 port and enoch installed (via flashable zip)
edit: i cant even metamorph yours it says there isnt a valid thm file found? what does that mean?
edit2: nvm i figured it out u had an extra directory in the zip but i fixed
btw these themes do they have to be signed in a special way somehow like the zips or no
ps ur boot looks really nice
edit3 : still getting a million force closs after unlock so i wiped and restored
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Your gonna have to flash the whole framework-res.apk as an update on the recovery to prevent FC's for now.
Post a logcat on this thread so that every one can see and give you ideas...
Making this thread in effort to keep things a little less cluttered in the forum/threads
Post your inquiries here and I'll try my best to answer your questions when time permits... this is a community so hopefully the other experienced senior members will chime in to help.
Overground: can we get a sticky?
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Alrite just a couple questions about theming and customization.
I would like to apply your red sense theme.
-Do I have to use a rom or can I just apply it on my rooted phone?
-If I have to use a rom which do you suggest so I can still use the original internet app that came with the phone?
Thx for all your help!
Sent you a PM about this actually.
Whats the trick to enable transparency? Particularly the notification pull-down. I have already modified framework-res.apk to include the transparent images, however they are not displaying transparent when applied to the phone. I read a few things about hexing, and even found a 'transparency patcher' program from droid-forums. This patcher apparently, does the hex work for you on services.jar. However, it did not do the trick. What am I missing here?
I'm running my own fully deodexed custom rom based on the 2.2 sense leak.
I'm working on Transparency as well...I contacted Xeudoxus at droidforums...hopefully he can help.
I would just like to know how to manually change my icons and or folders on my home screen and in my app drawer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
I too would like to find out how to change the "Folders" icon from the plain manila to obviously something else.
Tyler 3 said:
Alrite just a couple questions about theming and customization.
I would like to apply your red sense theme.
-Do I have to use a rom or can I just apply it on my rooted phone?
-If I have to use a rom which do you suggest so I can still use the original internet app that came with the phone?
Thx for all your help!
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All root themes will usually only work for the rom they are made for. Sometimes there are big changes to the firmware, sometimes little... a good rule of thumb is to always make a nandroid backup if your an early adopter. So long story short:
1. yes
2. whatever rom i made the theme for... you can only use the original browser app with sense
deficitism said:
Sent you a PM about this actually.
Whats the trick to enable transparency? Particularly the notification pull-down. I have already modified framework-res.apk to include the transparent images, however they are not displaying transparent when applied to the phone. I read a few things about hexing, and even found a 'transparency patcher' program from droid-forums. This patcher apparently, does the hex work for you on services.jar. However, it did not do the trick. What am I missing here?
I'm running my own fully deodexed custom rom based on the 2.2 sense leak.
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I'm working on Transparency as well...I contacted Xeudoxus at droidforums...hopefully he can help.
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I have no idea... If you guys get ahold of Xeadoxus then let me know how its done. I have a feeling he'll tell you to download xUltimate though.
emplox said:
I would just like to know how to manually change my icons and or folders on my home screen and in my app drawer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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I too would like to find out how to change the "Folders" icon from the plain manila to obviously something else.
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Changing folder icons/app icons: you're gonna have to theme the rom you're using
basic ingredients in no particular order:
1. update.zip- just download one of themes and the update script in there (META-INF) or make your own if you feel like learning the syntax
2. resigning tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=2
3. 7zip for extracting apks
4. Android SDK
5. Lots of time
Start extracting apks and viewing the contents of res/drawable-hdpi---where you'll find icons
Most icons are named ic_launcher_XXXX.png, some are named app_icon, others are just simply icon... you'll have to look around to find them as there is no easy way to change them. Once you find the icon you want to replace, drop your new icon (with exactly the same name) into the same directory (preferably using 7zip since you don't have to have the directory extracted to replace it) and resign the entire zip file... flash zip and win!
So how much time do you think I would need if I was to do this? Just kidding looks like a pain in the ass. However, doable. Thanks for the link to signing the zip. Thought it just might be a bit easier. Hopefully soon I can change the plain folders to a picture of my girlfriend or something.
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Signal Bars
I have seemed to try everything to change the signal bar(s) colors. I have changed all of the icons to a red theme and the only way I can think thats left is that it has to be hex coded. Important fact is I am running skyraider 2.0.1. Has anyone had any luck changing these?
Ok so I have read some about making changes to the services.jar file and am afraid that it is a little above my head. So wondering if someone might want to help me make the following change?
I would simply like to remove the location icon from my status bar.
If I was to upload my services.jar file could someone make those changes without having the rest of my framework?
Thanks!
Flash this in recovery and you should be good to go, worked for me. REMEMBER to nandroid first.
That would probably work if I was using stock framework, but I am running the super z ported rom with completely different framework. Someone will have to manually make changes for me.
Thanks though.
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That would probably work if I was using stock framework, but I am running the super z ported rom with completely different framework. Someone will have to manually make changes for me.
Thanks though.
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What are the exact mods you are using already?
I can combine them for you just let me know which ones you want to use.
Ex.... no clock and no location.
P.s. it is currently setup to only show location icon when location services are being used.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959065
I really like the layout and colors on this MattedBlues theme.
It would be very appreciated if someone that has the knowledge to do it would share the wealth.
I would definitely give it a try if I had any idea how to do it!
Thank you in advance
There a theme porter script in xda somewhere that I used to mess with when id port themes for personal use.. if I have time tonight ill give it a shot if no one else does..
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There a theme porter script in xda somewhere that I used to mess with when id port themes for personal use.. if I have time tonight ill give it a shot if no one else does..
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Awesome! Thank you so much, Shady.......let me know if you find it. I would be interested in that too
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blah.. don't have time to do this right now.
here the theme porter ive used in the past. just follow instructions.
theme porter... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737526
update.zip packager... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717437
what i do.
get theme
get rom.
extract both.
place needed files in correct "new" and "old" folders..
run script..
move "new" folder back into cm7 unzipped folder where you took them from.
rezip into flashable zip..
if you google how to make a flashable.zip you should get a link to xda somewhere.
has a script too that does it for you. then just flash in cwm.
p.s. im workin on this right now. ill try to upload tonight. if not tomorrow after work.
Lol funny thing is I ported this for myself already, I just got winrar and replaced the SystemUI.apk images, and the framework-res images, and if you want the apps stuff too then replace those as well and done.
When I tried to flash it a week or two ago it made me loose service, so I had to do it that way and such, although I do not understand why it would make me loose service
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Lol funny thing is I ported this for myself already, I just got winrar and replaced the SystemUI.apk images, and the framework-res images, and if you want the apps stuff too then replace those as well and done.
When I tried to flash it a week or two ago it made me loose service, so I had to do it that way and such, although I do not understand why it would make me loose service
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That looks great! Do you still have the zip you can share? If not, then I will try to figure it out!
Thank you in advance!
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I will add it to the latest nightly, although I have no idea if this will let me upload a entire rom o.0
if cimer doesn't get it i'll continue work. kinda more of a learing process right meow.
i got everything themed over. i guess i should include the apks from the themed rom, and not the ones in cm7 since they don't show up themed when i open them i.e. dialer, market etc.. threw it together quickly. boot animation, notification bar and font taken care of. i'll continue tomorrow.
if this works, pretty sure it will.. i'll start porting more themes.
Awesome.....
Is there any way to add the zip as just a flashable theme, rather than part of a full rom? I am currently only using CM7 RC2, not any of the nightlies.
Anything I can do to help, plz let me know!
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Yes there is a way to just do a flashable zip, although since I have no idea what caused me to loose service I did it directly with the Rom. I will play around with it tonight when I have time.
If you want to do it your self you just need the latest nightly, the latest matted blues and just copy things into the appropriate folder using winrar. It's really simple.
Edit: @shady if you want to do it you can, I have yet to get started.
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Well this morning I got the theme ported... the best I could anyways. I'm by all means no sort of dev or themer.. I just like to tinker. but I got the theme ported.. only thing I noticed was lockscreen icons weren't themed.. idk if they are or not originally in the evo theme.. and in setting the "highlight" or whatever its called was still the orange color.. honestly idk how to change any of those. Like I said I only tinker.. but id say like 95% of the theme ported over just fine.. I was using it, but flashed back to lucid theme on my way to work. Ill work on this and see if I can make the update.zip just the theme and not a full rom...
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Mine were not original either it's alright the lock should be blue and a couple of other tweaks,
The whole theme works great by copying the icons and imgs in framework res.apk. to the cm7 framework and over writing it. I have tried the theme porter method but apk manager works the best so far that I've tried if I get permission from developer I will post the theme later tonight. I only have it up to build 19 though
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sdrexler078 said:
The whole theme works great by copying the icons and imgs in framework res.apk. to the cm7 framework and over writing it. I have tried the theme porter method but apk manager works the best so far that I've tried if I get permission from developer I will post the theme later tonight. I only have it up to build 19 though
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Did you get permission?
And wouldn't basing a theme on a RC be a better idea? Just saying
Just waiting for a pm back from him but I bet it would be better I just use the nightlies and did it for myself but I can do the rc2 tonight and send him another pm
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I hope someone can get it working.......I have been try and keep getting all kinds of fc's on all kinds of programs.........it was frustrating so I took a break from it.
Hopefully someone will be able to get this working on RC2 or maybe the developer will eventually add it to the theme engine as an apk
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I also tried to contact the developer several times, and didn't get any response. I'm sure they are busy tweaking this for the evo and nexus s. Its really a solid theme
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1) Get Winrar
2)Download the ROM you want to flash
3)Open the rom with winrar (Avoids resigning it yourself)
4)Replace the Framework-res.apk located in system/framework with the theme you want
5)Replace the SystemUI.apk located in system/app with the theme you want
6) Close the window
7) Put it on your SD card to flash, remember always make a backup just in case.
Also note if you want the themed icons for apps just replace all the apps in system/apps
This is for people that want to use it personally, you would need to contact the dev. in order to release it to everyone.
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1) Get Winrar
2)Download the ROM you want to flash
3)Open the rom with winrar (Avoids resigning it yourself)
4)Replace the Framework-res.apk located in system/framework with the theme you want
5)Replace the SystemUI.apk located in system/app with the theme you want
6) Close the window
7) Put it on your SD card to flash, remember always make a backup just in case.
Also note if you want the themed icons for apps just replace all the apps in system/apps
This is for people that want to use it personally, you would need to contact the dev. in order to release it to everyone.
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This does NOT work. Atleast not for me. I downloaded CM7 RC2 and downloaded CM7RC2 version of MattedBlues. I tried 3 different variations.
1.) I replayed all files from mattedblues into the cm7 rom folder. This allowed me to boot into CM7 with the theme applied, HOWEVER, I had no internet connection and I get about 3-4 FC during the google apps setup
2.) So I tried being selective and only copied framework over and a few of the apps in the app folder. Maybe 3 or 4 apps, like gmail, systemUI, phone etc. This didn't give FC, instead it wouldn't let me have internet connection.
3.) So I just followed the guide exactly and copied only the framework over and the systemUI over. This caused no internet and almost immediate FC on google apps setup. So I just went back to MIUI.
P.S. I tried two different kinds of GAPPs. I tried the ones that come with CM7 rom in the ROM Manager and I tried another GAPPs I downloaded previously for Iceandfire. Just to experiment. Both failed in the same way.
Thanks for the try though. I would LOVE to see a real port of this rom. One of the best (if not the best) looking themes out right now.
I've ported MattedBlues to the G2 just for you guys. Pick it up at the official thread here.
I need help please. I have searched all over xda and elswhere, I have been looking over threads ,posts, forums for like a year. I am using android studio tools, adb and notepad++, as well as ticklemyandroid and a few other programs.
I am trying to change the background in my settings app to black/dark , the white is horrible very hard on my eyes. I use the phone in alot of dark areas and at night alot.
Can someone tell me the basic parts of settings apk(xml, or files) that i need to change to make background dark.
Please Just give me an idea of what i need to change , i dont need a full documentary or alot of your time i have the tools and the time and i want to do it myself to learn more, i just some hints as i am having some success figuring out the process, just i cant find the area that has the codes or text i need to edit for the white background issue.
I am still pretty noob to this, but i have not got the answers i need to be able to do it. Someone sent me a modified app that worked. But it had alot of issues that i could not deal with and had to revert back to my stock setup. They said there was about 26 apps that had to be modified to get it all looking smooth. And ill mod them, i just need a little more info on the files to edit. How can i find what apks need modded along with settings apk so that it works. Like framework res.
All im trying to do at the moment is change my settings apps white background, to black or dark. Holo themer didnt work. And i have not found anything what so ever that will help me. I know it can be done becouse ive used modified settings apk that worked( but caused me to lose xposed as well as other issues becouse it was included in a full phone mod that changed all white in phone menus an system to dark and somthing was changed that messed up me being able to use xposed at all) but ive decided that i will have to do it myself as all others with my phone have given up or moved on(no support feom sony with verizon).
Please, i need help. My phone is xperia z3v, i know this is not the specific forum for this phone, but the forum for z3v has been abandoned(just look at dates of last posts or replies in z3v general). When there were still people on there, and i asked, they usually replied, have a look in the z3 forums cause what your looking for is in there. And z3v is almost exactly the same so check thaere, Someone has done it.
Ive tried and failed at re compiling. It said error, no resource found that matches the given name of .... Many things. And all i did was change one line of code to say material dark.
Anyone have time to help me with any hints that may help me to make it easier. Please. Ive been doing all sorts of other mods to my phone. But the one mod i cant get accomplished is the white background that ruined my phones contacts app, settings app, notifications an everything else that has bright white backgrounds.
Why not post in question/answers in your Z3v forum? Thisnis not a topic to post threads like this!!
Look flr the guide by @abo hani
Have a nice day
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Z3 and z3v are almost identicle in working an specs. Z3v is a varient of the z3 from verizon. Z3V FORUMS ARE DEAD. Period. When they were actually used i asked this question and was directed HERE. But thanks for responding.
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I need help please
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Pm me with settings apk, framework res apk, and semgenericuxp apk, and I'll see what I can do, and give you some tips. I'm no pro, but I've done it before. This thread will probably be closed...
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Pm me with settings apk, framework res apk, and semgenericuxp apk, and I'll see what I can do, and give you some tips. I'm no pro, but I've done it before. This thread will probably be closed...
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If you can share your tips or guide here, for those who want to learn?
i know the above comment was not intended for me. But ill respond anyways just incase anything i know could help anyone else.......What i know is u need to decompile apm ,the do your mod/modifications ,then recompile and maybe sign the apk.
U need some programs , android studio, apktools, notepad++, also adb, and possibly others i havnt used, to work with the apk files. Then when u are done modding, recompile and make plashable zip, then flash back to system through recovery.
But from my understanding, u need to have other files present to decompile and work on apk, like the framework res apk and some other resource files. From my experiance i could not decompile the apk without adding the framework res apk to the program i was using to decompile(tickle my android), once i added that and another resource file to the pc program, it decompiled the apk. Then i was able to see the xml files and stuff in the apk to modify. Im just stuck on where/what code that i have to change to be able to get the black background in settings, and thats what im searching for now, something that points me in the direction i need to figure that out.
Ive used a twrpbackup /heavily modified system that another memeber here modified and sent to me. It worked and looked perfect without the white background in settings, contacts, notifications, everything. But his modded files broke something in the system, i can use xposed now with my system, his heavily modified system, the same system i use accept modded broke somthing that made xposed not work on my phone and i use a few modules in xposed i dont want to not have, so i reverted.
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If you can share your tips or guide here, for those who want to learn?
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Samwest1 said:
i know the above comment was not intended for me. But ill respond anyways just incase anything i know could help anyone else.......What i know is u need to decompile apm ,the do your mod/modifications ,then recompile and maybe sign the apk.
U need some programs , android studio, apktools, notepad++, also adb, and possibly others i havnt used, to work with the apk files. Then when u are done modding, recompile and make plashable zip, then flash back to system through recovery.
But from my understanding, u need to have other files present to decompile and work on apk, like the framework res apk and some other resource files. From my experiance i could not decompile the apk without adding the framework res apk to the program i was using to decompile(tickle my android), once i added that and another resource file to the pc program, it decompiled the apk. Then i was able to see the xml files and stuff in the apk to modify. Im just stuck on where/what code that i have to change to be able to get the black background in settings, and thats what im searching for now, something that points me in the direction i need to figure that out.
Ive used a twrpbackup /heavily modified system that another memeber here modified and sent to me. It worked and looked perfect without the white background in settings, contacts, notifications, everything. But his modded files broke something in the system, i can use xposed now with my system, his heavily modified system, the same system i use accept modded broke somthing that made xposed not work on my phone and i use a few modules in xposed i dont want to not have, so i reverted.
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I have all the info of adb, android studio , advancedapktool, decompliling , recompiling.
The only think i need to know is which files and how i need to edit them for a black interface.
Dr. Death said:
If you can share your tips or guide here, for those who want to learn?
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mirok80 said:
yeah thats right
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I have all the info of adb, android studio , advancedapktool, decompliling , recompiling.
The only think i need to know is which files and how i need to edit them for a black interface.
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As Pandemic mentioned, there are already abundant posts and guides out there. I just offered to help since op seems to have tried all he can, but hit a wall somewhere. I have a Z1c, and I've used guide by abo hani and XperiencD more than once successfully. Seems like his main problem is with de/recompiling, which can take some figuring out, with Android and apktool versions changing and updating regularly. Personally, I do most everything right on my phone, but programs and files sometimes have to be modified, which can take quite a bit of explanation for something that most people would probably not be interested in doing. Anyway, I figured that if I could do something, maybe I could post how,but can't say for sure until I try.
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I have all the info of adb, android studio , advancedapktool, decompliling , recompiling.
The only think i need to know is which files and how i need to edit them for a black interface.
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This is exactly what i should have said i guess. Im in the same boat. Ive been searching and searching through the posts on here for z3 and cross device xperia and have been watching the threads for the z3 from verizon since they were started. I try to figure out all i can do, everything i can figure out by reading thru what seems to be thousands of threads already , before posting and asking for help. Im sorry to have asked somthing thatsbeen covered and gone over before alot. There are so many posts that come up when i search , i just read and read thru all i can and i must have read over the info that tells me where the codes are that need edited for the background. ill try to find the posts that were mentioned above by levone1 and pandemic i believe. thank you for showing the names so i can search their threads, it should narrow down my searching quite a bit .
I had a problem at first decompiling, i got that already figured out as i hadnt loaded the framwork into programs on pc. I have done that and am now still trying to figure out what lines of code to look for , to change white background to black , so i can then recompile and try to get working on my phone.
So i am just off work , and now i am cooking dinner for kids and then will read up on the threads mentioned and see if i can find the info. i will tell what i can figure out to everyone.Thanks for helping.
To theme an apk, you must edit styles.xml and colors.xml inside res/values folder.
Look for the "light" word in styles.xml, these are mainly shortcuts to android framework.
So for example, you found something with DeviceDefault.Light in his name. Look for it inside styles.xml of framework-res.apk
Then try to find similar things but without the light.
In my exemple, DeviceDefault.Light will become DeviceDefault without the light.
That's a good starting point.
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Thank you very much for the assistance everyone. I am very appreciative for your help. I am still having issues figuring this process out, but your guidence and suggestions/ are the best help ive recieved to date. Thank you.