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[Guide]Eclair-Lockscreen on Hero 2.1 (probably needs fixing)

After using Lox's 2.0 AOSP I really liked the lockscreen and since it really fits well with sense style-wise, I almost assumed HTC would use the standard lock-screen or something like it anyway in the 2.1 Hero. Now, let's start by noting I have noooo experience in fiddling with this, so bear with me if some things seem obvious...
Now i assumed Htc modified the original lockscreen and it needed to be switched out all together. That wasn't the case. The google lockscreen seems integrated in the system, while Htc's is just an apk which overrides it or whatever. So all you need to do to get the original lockscreen is removing the HtcLockScreen.apk with ADB. Assuming you know how to work with adb it goes:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell rm system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk
and... reboot.
Now... problem is, being inexperienced as I am I don't know if this 'breaks' stuff in the system. The problem I encountered were the following: you can't switch background, it will be transparent(like in the Hikari ROM), and I have no idea of how to fix this (if YOU do, please tell me I wanna know ). If you try switching it by standard methods (in the settings menu, for instance) it'll just FC. Other than that it seems to work as it should. With emphasis on seems oh, and i'm using behnaam's 2.1 ROM...
Ofcourse I'm not responsible if your Hero gets bricked... make a nandroid backup just in case... etcetera etcetera and maybe I should add: its not as smooth as on AOSP. Its a bit laggy, but no more that HTC's I think..

del_toro said:
The problem I encountered were the following: you can't switch background, it will be transparent(like in the Hikari ROM), and I have no idea of how to fix this (if YOU do, please tell me I wanna know ).
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Based on the source code, the wallpaper is actually disabled
Code:
// wall paper background
if (false) {
final BitmapDrawable drawable = (BitmapDrawable) context.getWallpaper();
setBackgroundDrawable(
new FastBitmapDrawable(drawable.getBitmap()));
}
Note: if (false) <-- means it was intentionally turned off.

Stuck at the same with Villain 3 beta 4.
Still no way to fix that??

No harm in removing the hero lock screen I have been doing it for a while now as I prefer the stock google one.
I would however prefer to have the straight lock screen (nexus one?) rather than the arched google one of old but this does not seem built into any build yet (except certain custom roms)

Lennyuk said:
No harm in removing the hero lock screen I have been doing it for a while now as I prefer the stock google one.
I would however prefer to have the straight lock screen (nexus one?) rather than the arched google one of old but this does not seem built into any build yet (except certain custom roms)
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Any lock screen will do, except HTC's one.
But i don't want transparent background. And i can't change it, it stays transparent, whatever i do.

eujene said:
Any lock screen will do, except HTC's one.
But i don't want transparent background. And i can't change it, it stays transparent, whatever i do.
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yeah I have not worked that one out yet, I just assumed it is not supposed to have a wallpaper.
Check the CDMA (sprint hero) forum here and the first sticky post has loads of really nicely designed mods for the hero, not sure if they work on the gsm hero but there are some lock screens there as well, check them out and then you can try to get them on your phone if you like them (or ask a dev to make them gsm compatible)

Lennyuk said:
yeah I have not worked that one out yet, I just assumed it is not supposed to have a wallpaper.
Check the CDMA (sprint hero) forum here and the first sticky post has loads of really nicely designed mods for the hero, not sure if they work on the gsm hero but there are some lock screens there as well, check them out and then you can try to get them on your phone if you like them (or ask a dev to make them gsm compatible)
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Thanks for the idea. But they are too modded for my taste. I want simple vanilla lock screen with wallpaper. Nothing more )
I hope @nprussel will notice this thread, and will do something.

eujene said:
Thanks for the idea. But they are too modded for my taste. I want simple vanilla lock screen with wallpaper. Nothing more )
I hope @nprussel will notice this thread, and will do something.
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Noticed.
I can sort this for you no problem. I didn't realise there were many out there removing the HTC Lockscreen from Vanillain. Personally, I remove it, but I quite like it transparent.
I'll sort it for you in the next build.

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Noticed.
I can sort this for you no problem. I didn't realise there were many out there removing the HTC Lockscreen from Vanillain. Personally, I remove it, but I quite like it transparent.
I'll sort it for you in the next build.
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Yeah, sure many. Vanilla lock screen has much more useful info.
Thanks, looking forward to the new beta!

nprussell said:
Noticed.
I can sort this for you no problem. I didn't realise there were many out there removing the HTC Lockscreen from Vanillain. Personally, I remove it, but I quite like it transparent.
I'll sort it for you in the next build.
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Yeah same here, I remove it but I like it transparent.

For those that can't/ don't want to use ADB you can use terminal emulator (availiable for free in the market) and do it direct from your handset.
(To get the keyboard up hold down the menu key)
(can't use the long press shortcuts for things like / have to do it the long way)
Now type this code exactly as it is here (pressing enter (return) for a new line)
______
su
# mount -oremount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# rm system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk
_______
Then reboot your phone.

So there is no possibility to change wallpaper (get rid of that transparency) in STANDARD ECLAIR LOCKSREEN ?

I thought I would add in that if you want to try this out without deleting the .apk file just use the mv command.
Code:
./adb remount
./adb shell mv system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk system/app/HtcLockScreen.BACKUP
./adb reboot
then if you want to go back to original just mv it back:
Code:
./adb remount
./adb shell mv system/app/HtcLockScreen.BACKUP system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk
-D

Krzysiec said:
So there is no possibility to change wallpaper (get rid of that transparency) in STANDARD ECLAIR LOCKSREEN ?
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yeah i hate the transparency also...but i cant find a way...****

Fraqq said:
yeah i hate the transparency also...but i cant find a way...****
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I hate it because see two different layers (Home screen and Lockscreen) are mixed ... Awful effect :/ And i don`t know what is what ... Two clocks one sense with weather, second from lockscreen ... one updated, second not ... erghhhhh

i can only unlock it by pressing the menu button. Is this normal for this method? (BeHero ROM)

adb remount
adb shell rm system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk
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after this it's impossible to desactivate the Alarm of htc_deskclock, I must use standard deskclock eclair for the Alarm.
Anyone know to change background?

dweebs0r said:
I thought I would add in that if you want to try this out without deleting the .apk file just use the mv command.
Code:
./adb remount
./adb shell mv system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk system/app/HtcLockScreen.BACKUP
./adb reboot
then if you want to go back to original just mv it back:
Code:
./adb remount
./adb shell mv system/app/HtcLockScreen.BACKUP system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk
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I renamed system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk,but the eclair tranparent lockscreen(include unlock&sound) didn't showup,the lockscreen is a transparent time screen?

tiger2z said:
I renamed system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk,but the eclair tranparent lockscreen(include unlock&sound) didn't showup,the lockscreen is a transparent time screen?
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As i just said in the other thread, it is a problem with the legend dump, hopefully someone with more knowledge than me can work out why.

Not sure if this does the same as what people are experiencing but might be worth a shot. Note, I have not tried this.
Just Google: Howtoremovetheerislockscreen.aspx
Should be the first and only hit.

How the hell do I get HTC Weather Animations off!?

I just went from Cyanogen to Warm TwoPointTwo and I can't get the animations to go away.
I've tried taking off the clock widget, then putting it back on, UNCHECKING weather animations, and then removing that clock (since i dont want to use the HTC clock) and yet they still show up!
any help is appreciated!

If you are rooted and have titanium you can freeze them. Or just remove them altogether from /system/app

Did you go to display, animation check no animation?
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Maybe you should try remounting rw and deleting HTCWeatherWallpaper.apk file? I think that's what it's for. It's the only wallpaper apk I have on my rom. I'd just try pulling it with ADB, then deleting it. If the problem goes away, then cool. If not, put it back as it's probably for something else.
Edit: If you need directions on how to do this, say so and I'll tell you.

Just remove the clock and manually add it back. When adding it back, uncheck weather animations.
Sent From My HTC Evo 4G Using Tapa Talk Pro!

Are you using Widget Locker? Cause that'll keep them on even if you turn them off on the clock...you turn them off in there also.

Rydah805 said:
Just remove the clock and manually add it back. When adding it back, uncheck weather animations.
Sent From My HTC Evo 4G Using Tapa Talk Pro!
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Excuse me. What part of the OP did you actually read? You didn't miss the part where he said that he removed the widget, re-added it and unchecked weather animations, right? It just seems like you did.

raiden89 said:
Excuse me. What part of the OP did you actually read? You didn't miss the part where he said that he removed the widget, re-added it and unchecked weather animations, right? It just seems like you did.
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Dang, lol! Was it that serious?

Spiderman313 said:
Dang, lol! Was it that serious?
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Nah. I'm just familiar with the concept of sarcasm. The OP clearly stated that he removed the widget, re-added it and unchecked weather animations. Then Rydah805 says to do the exact same thing. It's like he didn't even read it.

Help the OP not be sarcastic to other users. it's not a open party conversation. it seems the OP's problem lies in actually "freezing" the app. or just reflash the rom

there is a setting in one of the xmls that actually controls that... i think its in the rosie apk... but i cant remember off the top of my head where i saw it.
its in bool.xml inside /res/values/ which basically presets a bunch of values to true or false... what i think might happen is that the animations were set to "true" and therefore they go on, but for some reason it doesn't get changed... which is very strange cuz it should.
are u using Rosie or a different launcher... and if u r using rosie please let me know if when u try a diff launcher it still does it.
of course i assume u r using rosie cuz otherwise the clock wont work... but u also said u took it off and they still come up.
i dont have time to dig inside for the exact location of that xml... but i hope this gives u something to look into real quick.

You can stop the animation by touching the screen. When you press the power button to wake up the phone, touch the screen right as the animation starts. The animation magically goes away...stops. No big deal. If it still bothers you, just trash the HTC clock widget....download Fancy Widget from the Market and place the Fancy Widget on your screen in place of the HTC one. It also has the weather..no problem...no animation. It has a great clock. The BONUS is the replacement widget gets rid of that FUGLY flip clock from the 80's that HTC thinks so much of, but I think sucks...even on the newest version of HTC Sense that animates the flip as time goes by. This new one also sucks.

raiden89 said:
Nah. I'm just familiar with the concept of sarcasm. The OP clearly stated that he removed the widget, re-added it and unchecked weather animations. Then Rydah805 says to do the exact same thing. It's like he didn't even read it.
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Lol I didn't. That should work though and since be did that and it did not work, it sounds like he should nandroid and wipe then reflash his Rom. It doesn't hurt to try. Do you want to disable animations in the app also?(when you click into the camera app.)
Sent From My HTC Evo 4G Using Tapa Talk Pro!

Wait.....so weather animations show up even with the weatherclock REMOVED?

[Mod] (Update 2/14/12) Tansparent Google Widget- will take color requests

Seems to be a ton of requests for this. I did transparent to start, but will take requests. Please include hex codes for specific colors. I can take the lines out too if wanted.Push like a normal system app. Enjoy!
-update 2/14/12: Search results are now themed as well.
100% Transparent background, ICS Blue Icons: (in screenshot below)
http://min.us/mbkLf6MKB0#1o
Alternates:
50% Transparent ICS Blue Background, White text/Icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10684559/Google%20Search%20Widget/ICS%20Blue%20semi%20transparent%20BG%20White%20text%20and%20icons/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
100% Transparent, Blue bottom bar, White Icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10684559/Google%20Search%20Widget/Transparent%20BG%2C%20White%20Icons%2C%20no%20texture/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
100% Transparent,textured background lines still in, White Icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10684559/Google%20Search%20Widget/Transparent%20BG%2C%20White%20Icons/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk

#33B5E5
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Lol i knew that would be first. I'll get to work on them later tonight.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

I'm pretty sure that's the ICS blue color.
Can I request transparent with ICS blue box and white "Google" & mic.
And transparent with white box and ICS blue "Google" & mic.
I think these two would be very popular!

WiredPirate said:
I'm pretty sure that's the ICS blue color.
Can I request transparent with ICS blue box and white "Google" & mic.
And transparent with white box and ICS blue "Google" & mic.
I think these two would be very popular!
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Agree. Will do after the kids are in bed.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Requests are mostly done. If i get a ton more, i'll switch to a gallery view of screenshots, so as to not make a mile-long post of screens.

Def want to try these! Just to verify.. These are the widget that stays at the top of all screens right? Or is it the old Search widget that is set on one screen?
Do I just use Root Explorer to back up my current Search.apk, replace & reboot?
Thanks!

WiredPirate said:
Def want to try these! Just to verify.. These are the widget that stays at the top of all screens right? Or is it the old Search widget that is set on one screen?
Do I just use Root Explorer to back up my current Search.apk, replace & reboot?
Thanks!
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These are actually the widget, as that is what a lot of people were requesting. I guess in theory, you could put one at the top of each screen, lol. I'll definitely be doing the regular one too, though within the next few days. I always install through adb, but yes, your method works too- it's just like any other system app.

artvandelay440 said:
These are actually the widget, as that is what a lot of people were requesting. I guess in theory, you could put one at the top of each screen, lol. I'll definitely be doing the regular one too, though within the next few days. I always install through adb, but yes, your method works too- it's just like any other system app.
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I have reached my "thanks limit" for the day lol, I will be thanking this post tomorrow. Okay I'm gonna wait for your one set widget that stays instead of putting one on each screen lol. Thanks for the fast reply! And it looks great too, nice work!

WiredPirate said:
I have reached my "thanks limit" for the day lol, I will be thanking this post tomorrow. Okay I'm gonna wait for your one set widget that stays instead of putting one on each screen lol. Thanks for the fast reply! And it looks great too, nice work!
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Waiting for a similar one too.

Progress update, I've been at the hospital for the birth of my second child, so i haven't had a whole lot of time. I have managed to clean up the search results (what was Google thinking with that ugly gray?), but the persistent search bar is kind of hard to find the correct files to change. Might have to poke around in framework later. I'll post the search result changes later tonight.
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artvandelay440 said:
These are actually the widget, as that is what a lot of people were requesting. I guess in theory, you could put one at the top of each screen, lol. I'll definitely be doing the regular one too, though within the next few days. I always install through adb, but yes, your method works too- it's just like any other system app.
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Sorry for the newbie question but this means since it's a system app, I would need to be on a deodexed rom as well? Thanks.

JayBeezy802 said:
Sorry for the newbie question but this means since it's a system app, I would need to be on a deodexed rom as well? Thanks.
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Technically speaking you don't have to be deodexed to run a themed app as long as it doesn't call on the services of other apps. If it does, you run a high risk of getting a lot of FC's so most developers just say de-odexed only. This may run on odexed roms, but don't count on it. Make a backup of your original first if you want to try it.

artvandelay440 said:
Progress update, I've been at the hospital for the birth of my second child, so i haven't had a whole lot of time. I have managed to clean up the search results (what was Google thinking with that ugly gray?), but the persistent search bar is kind of hard to find the correct files to change. Might have to poke around in framework later. I'll post the search result changes later tonight.
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Congrats!
artvandelay440 said:
Technically speaking you don't have to be deodexed to run a themed app as long as it doesn't call on the services of other apps. If it does, you run a high risk of getting a lot of FC's so most developers just say de-odexed only. This may run on odexed roms, but don't count on it. Make a backup of your original first if you want to try it.
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Thanks for this explanation, I didn't realize that.

After some investigation, it seems that the persistent google top bar is actually located in my novalauncher.apk. There were quite a few issues with installation as a system/app (had to reflash the rom to get it to behave properly) and I'm not sure i want that headache, so i think i'll just do the widgets as they are completely self contained. If you'd like to do the persistent bar, I'll attach a NovaLancher.apk that has been themed ICS blue, but be warned- for some reason, it doesn't behave like a regular system app, so be careful.

Can I request that messaging icon in your dock?

taptaptouch said:
Can I request that messaging icon in your dock?
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That would be the work of zero_cool. He has an icon thread here. Great work! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486423

can somebody help a noob and tell me how to install this apk.
i m trying to install with astro and the installer is telling me cannot install..
i have already made a backup of the old one .

badtazm said:
can somebody help a noob and tell me how to install this apk.
i m trying to install with astro and the installer is telling me cannot install..
i have already made a backup of the old one .
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It's a system app, so you don't "install" at all. Sounds like the easiest way for you is to use a root level explorer and copy the .apk file into the /system/app folder. It should then appear in your app drawer.

i did that and now i have lost the original and yours..
i can see the app in the system apps but i cant see it either on the app drawer or inside the apps.
What are you suggesting to do?
Thanks.

@Moderators: pls delete this thread

@Admin/mods: can you please delete this thread? i decided to relase my work till now and so i think it's better located in the Themes/Apps Thread. I made a new one there
Ok i think this needs a complete Edit. I just finished my work for today, so i can sum my problems up.
I want to change the Lock screen from a Sense 3.5 ROM. I'm using VTS for this.
I read and followed this Tutorial
My problem is, that the time_date has no position to change. there is only a empty container. the same problem i have with the lock ring.
Also i have the problem, that the new lock symbol is smaller, so that the icons are under the old lock ring. you can see on the pictures. The problem is, that i cannot use the sms and phone shortcut.
and the drag and drop area is a bit strange for the others.
Also i would like to remove that the clock and date disapear, when the lock ring bounces.
I hope you can help me with my problems, and i also hope it's understandable.
Also i would like to reactivate the lockscreen navbar. That's not the problem. But i also need to change it. So i need to know, where the png is stored. Is there a way to read it out from the code??

I cannot belive nobody can help me.
I worked around with this today and i get a really great result. everything is where it should be. BUT. i destroyed the shortcuts. They are still displayed, i can move them around, everything is great. But they don't unlock the screen
I really have no idea. I changed some Scale, Position and visiable lines. At what line i can destroy the shortcuts??
I really need your help with this.
And one other question. I don't like to flash my new apk and reboot,.. so i pushed it with adb, and it works. but it still uses the old apk. only when i change the lockscreen to weather, or clock,... it will also change it on the lockscreen. So while playing around with this i got the problem that i removed the ring, and so i couldn't unlock XD. So is there maybe a adb command that will reload the lockscreen apk??
Thank you

[Q] Can't change lock screen wallpaper

I think I played too much with apps that changed lock screen photo cause now Im stuck with one and cant change it. I purged the gallery data which effected in changing the wallpaper onto default one (the kid with the balloons on the meadow) but still not much I can do. My phone is rooted. I didnt use QuickPic or any other apps to view my pics, only the Stock one. Any ideas?

zbysogi said:
I think I played too much with apps that changed lock screen photo cause now Im stuck with one and cant change it. I purged the gallery data which effected in changing the wallpaper onto default one (the kid with the balloons on the meadow) but still not much I can do. My phone is rooted. I didnt use QuickPic or any other apps to view my pics, only the Stock one. Any ideas?
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There is a bug on 4.2.2 that you cannot change the lockscreen wallpaper if you have the Ripple effect. Other than that I have no clue, maybe a senior person can guide you!

ThuGzta said:
There is a bug on 4.2.2 that you cannot change the lockscreen wallpaper if you have the Ripple effect. Other than that I have no clue, maybe a senior person can guide you!
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Im on 4.4.2

Go to gallery and choose any pic of choice and set it as home+lock wallpaper.
It will change the lock wallpaper too.

sasank360 said:
Go to gallery and choose any pic of choice and set it as home+lock wallpaper.
It will change the lock wallpaper too.
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Good to know that You dont take people as idiots. No I didnt try that. c'mon :/
Ive got rooted phone. Just made hard reset, cleaned cache as well... problem still exists :/

I am able to change the wallpaper for animated one (as long as I pick home and lock screens together), but then when I change it to normal one it goes straight to the default.
Can anyone tell me where is the default one kept? Im gonna delete it (or move it) and see what happens.

Im on rooted stocked system android 4.4.2 and I have the same bug with being unable to change the lock screen while on unlocking the screen with ripple effect :/ bummer