Need help with theming Browser.apk - Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps

Hy everyone,
I wanted the samsung Browser to have a black background and white font. but every time i change something in the res/values folder i cant recompile the apk.
Im using the newest version of apk Manager to de/compile apks.
Any hints?
I attached the file incase someone else would like to do it. Or maybe someone knows that someone else has already done it and could provide me with a link?
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5 lockscreen....can i flash on CWM?

Hello, does it exist a .zip for install 5 lockscreen in CWM?
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You could use lockbot pro think that will give you extra lock screen styles
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Not lockbot but only 5 lockscreen
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Looking for that too, I wonder if there is something available.
alexxandro84 said:
Hello, does it exist a .zip for install 5 lockscreen in CWM?
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Just flash a theme with 5 lockscreens, most of the themes includes 5 lockscreens...
But doesn't it depend on the rom?
I mean, the unlock screens are a rom feature or a theme feature?
I would put my money on the themes. But I'm not 100% sure.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Most themes won't work without a Modified ROM. I could maybe try and extract the files from a ROM that has it and make a CWM update file. Only thing is I need to write a script to make it work and I haven't yet learnt how to do that yet.
up ?
Or juste epic lockscreen . zip plz ?
THX
Zethor said:
Just flash a theme with 5 lockscreens, most of the themes includes 5 lockscreens...
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i want to have 5 lockscreen without flash a theme, is it possible? only 5 lockscreen on a stock fw
I too would like to know this. I searched for this a while ago, but couldn't find anything.
My understanding is that the 5 lockscreens modification is theme related, but that doesn't mean that they can not be included in a ROM.
I'm a total noob when it comes to these things.
I did manage to remove the 'Swipe Glass to Unlock' message by using a hex editor on a themes framework-res apk and replacing the string with a whole bunch of spaces (hence why I think this is theme related) but anything beyond that is above me. To be honest I was surprised that even worked and it almost looked as if some of the strings visible in the hex editor were in Portuguese or something....?!?
Then again I would assume the Settings.apk would need to be modified in order to include the extra option in 'Display' settings but I have flashed a different settings apk before and got no change (apart from the icons that were changed).
I cant even figure out why I can't view xml's from an unpacked APK on my PC, yet using root explorer they are all in plain English on my phone..... so I really have no clue in the world about these lock screens, but at least I tried.
Wow... what a rant that was.
Point is, anyone who has a good knowledge on this stuff, your opinion would be appreciated.
Android apks can be classified in two forms:
-compiled and
-decompiled.
When in compiled form, xmls will be in a gibberish, so no readable text can be deciphered. Android can only read this gibberish.
If you want to edit it, you need to decompile it, this will make it readable and understandable.
Decompiling is very important so you can really modify anything. Also very important for .9 pngs, as the boundaries are distinguishable.
Hope this helped, btw im still a noob themer compared to some of the other blokes here.
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Well, i have theme that has 5 locksreecn, but the Epic Lockscreen is modified, is it possible for me to flash the "normal" Epic Lockscreen on CWM and have it normal (not moded)? If yes, maybe any links?
Thanks
alexxandro84 said:
Hello, does it exist a .zip for install 5 lockscreen in CWM?
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Look for Stockmod Plus.
From looking around google, I found a guide on another forum that gives a few details on what files need amended, based on it, it appears that you need to amend the framework-res.apk and a few .jar files...
If my understanding is right, you don't want to flash a full theme, I understand, I'm the same, want the 5 locks but Not a full theme, even if it claims to be stock or not...
From what I have read, the files that need changed are as follows:
Framework-res.apk, framework.jar, android.policy.jar, Settings.apk, and services.jar
I guess you could download the StockMod .zip, open it with 7zip, you will find a folder called system\framework, if you Delete all the files from it except the ones mentioned above and then flash the .zip, I assume it will give you the lock screens and possibly the power button options (may need other files such as TWFramework-res.apk) with minimal theme change at all, but I don't know for sure as the Themers seem to want to keep this information to themselves so you flash their Full themes...
Otherwise the only other way is to extract the files from your phone, decomile them, edit them and re compile them etc... but a guide would be nice
Hopefully a nice Dev will come along and share some details...
so has anyone made some update.zip or something to install lockscreen without new theme????

[Q] How to make themes for SXS???

Anyone who can tell me how can I make a themes for SXS?I've seen other guys do it,so I guess there has to be a tutorial or something,and I think I've seen it somewhere,but I can't remember.I've searched all over the XDA and Google today,and I couldn't find a thing about it.So anyone that can help me do this?
If you extract the apk files from /System/vendor/overlay/framework then you will have 2 folders called:
- res/drawable-xhdpi
- res/drawable-xhdpi-land
There you can change the wallpapers and background images
Of you want to do more you need to decompile the theme files
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Yeah now,maybe a tutorial for decompiling files?

Theming the Stock SMS - different colours

I am looking to theme my stock SMS bubbles to different colours other than those available.
I have searched everywhere and cannot find any collection of themes for this.
I am running edgarf28's XperianZE Rom.
Can anyone offer any help with this...?
I did particularly love the red and grey of the MIUI theme for the S3 but that theme isn't compatible with my current ROM version...
If possible, I'd like to just theme the SMS (stock).
Please don't point me towards GoSMS etc.... I don't want to install a third party SMS app.
Thanks for any help.
xxxxchrisxxxx said:
I am looking to theme my stock SMS bubbles to different colours other than those available.
I have searched everywhere and cannot find any collection of themes for this.
I am running edgarf28's XperianZE Rom.
Can anyone offer any help with this...?
I did particularly love the red and grey of the MIUI theme for the S3 but that theme isn't compatible with my current ROM version...
If possible, I'd like to just theme the SMS (stock).
Please don't point me towards GoSMS etc.... I don't want to install a third party SMS app.
Thanks for any help.
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you need to know about to:
1- How to decompile and editing System apk files. i suggest you to read the manuals about the APK MULTITOOL. (google it)
2- How to edit 9.png files
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you need to edit : System/app/SecMms.apk
when you decompile it, goto SecMms.apk/res/drawable-xhdpi folder
you can find the 9.png files that started by message_bubble***.9.png names.
edit them, and recompile SecMms.apk
copy edited SecMms.apk file into system/app folder on your phone.
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Useful links
For 9.Png files
[TUTO] Create your 9.png !
[GUIDE][THEME] Where to find 9.png image
How to edit .9.pngs
For multi tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
Best Regards.
Thanks for the advice.. looks a little tricky for a beginner.
Is it possible for me to somehow take the SecMms.apk file from another rom and drop it into my SecMms.apk/res/drawable-xhdpi folder?
Also, if i can do this.. do i need any particular file browser etc to access that folder? Can this be done post Rom install, or does this all need to be done within the flashable rom zip file prior to flashing?
Thank you.
xxxxchrisxxxx said:
Thanks for the advice.. looks a little tricky for a beginner.
Is it possible for me to somehow take the SecMms.apk file from another rom and drop it into my SecMms.apk/res/drawable-xhdpi folder?
Also, if i can do this.. do i need any particular file browser etc to access that folder? Can this be done post Rom install, or does this all need to be done within the flashable rom zip file prior to flashing?
Thank you.
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there is no path secmms.apk/res/x/x
first u need to decompile ur secmms.apk
u can do it after installation also..no problem in that..replace secmms.apk directly, if u have another secmms.apk with those colored bubbles u want

APK which file is which ?

Hi I am trying to find my way round the APKS with Root Explorer
Can anyone tell me where and what these files are known (named) as please...
SMS/MMS
CONTACTS
PHONE
DIALER
As I know how to theme for i9000 but just getting to know this phone..
If anyone can help please...
EwOkie said:
Hi I am trying to find my way round the APKS with Root Explorer
Can anyone tell me where and what these files are known (named) as please...
SMS/MMS
CONTACTS
PHONE
DIALER
As I know how to theme for i9000 but just getting to know this phone..
If anyone can help please...
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They can be found at the root folders system/app
MMS.apk
CONTACTS.apk
CONTACTSPROVIDER.apk
PHONE.apk
TELEPHONYPROVIDER.apk
note: I run CM10.1, i dont have MESSAGING.apk or DIALER.apk not sure if thats the same for stock users, just check out sytem/app folder.
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(Q)how to add wallpaper to LGLockScreenSettings.apk?

btw, anyone here that know how to add custom locksreen wallpaper to LGLockScreenSettings.apk? i have tried dwcompile the apk. and place the file into res/drawable-xxxhdpi and then compiled it back to apk. sign it. place back into system app. but the wallpaper still not showing up. maybe i should add some line to the xml file. but i dont know which one to edit. any help would be appreciate
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