Change Lockscreen - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am not after an app to change the lockscreen, more of a mod to change the system files. Even if there is a guide on how to change it yourself that would do me greatly. I've had a look around but not managed to find anything at all.

What system files are you exactly looking to change? Have you tried Metamorph?

All I would like to be able to do is change the lockscreen from the default Android to what ever is around or work on something myself. I'm trying to learn Android a lot more. Just a little point in the right direction would be great. What is Metamorph?
**EDIT**
THis is a good start. Thank you for this

Some googling with keywords like "metamorph" and "lockscreen" should bring up some tutorials, for stuff like changing lockscreen background or even the lock screen sliders (there are plenty, so it would be hard to point out a specific one).
You could also check out ClassicalGas' threads (how I first came across metamorph) on the Desire Themes section to find some stuff that uses metamorph to change lockscreens as well as other bits of the phone.
Or check out http://themedroid.com/, maybe rip apart a few files and you could mess around and make your own lock screen

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Customizing the Lock Screen?

Alright guys, I need some help building my theme.
So I'm in the process of making my own theme and one thing I really want to do is set up my lock screen the same way that I think Aero and Gloss Suite have it (example attached) but with the default black background with it (its a really high contract black and white theme). Any chance of getting pointed to the right files to mess with?
Also, I was wondering how difficult would it be to change the color of the font on that screen as well.
I very well might be searching for the wrong thing too (it is the lock screen right...technically?) So a forum link or something would be amazing help as well.
Immense thanks for all your help guys and girls. You guys make having a G1 worth the smack talk from the iphone guys ; )
Be prepared for XML...
Search for XML from Stericson
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Be prepared for XML...
Search for XML from Stericson
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There is one XML edit to make in res/layout yes, but the way to get a lock screen looking nice is by replacing (and I forget the exact name) popup_full_dark.9.png in res/drawable. Essentially, you make this the image that you want to be centered horizontally, and then justified bottom, then it fills it with its text. For my own phone, I went with a black image that goes about 80% up the screen, so I have a centered unlock prompt.
Ahhhhh alright I'm seeing it now. That helps a lot Ooglez. Haha no offense Reason but I had a bit of a sigh of relief was it turned out to just be .9s instead of xmls. Whew.
Thanks a bunch guys. Seriously... you guys rock. If you see a theme by me on here soon you'll know it worked out for me. Thanks
Alright I have another question. Not exactly related to the topic at hand but its gonna bug me till i figure it out. Hopefully someone thinks to peek in here again.
What file controls the background for the Pull up tray? The pull down tray im pretty sure is the status_bar_background.9 in the res-drawable folder but I cant figure out the pull up tray tab thingy. I believe its doable cuz I think ive seen various themes with different opacities on the pull up menu but.. :shrug:
Any ideas?
The pull up tray handle is found in the Launcher.apk and is in the /res/drawable-land and /res/drawable-port directories.
Thanks Daveid. But I was actually looking for the background of the pull up tray. The handle isn't to bad to change around. Thanks again though
another xml edit...but its a color value not a background image, except for if you are using the g build.
Stericson
Hmmm, alright guess I'll leave that be for the time being. Thanks for all your help Stericson. For now and hundreds of other times as well
So... I didn´t understand what it´s said...
I mean... where can I find the xml related to the lock screen?? Can I just replace the xml and soft reset to change the position of the hour and the lock??
thanks for help!
S81, I'm not too sure about the xml editting for the lock screen. What I ended up doing was changing the popup_full_dark.9.png file located under framework->res->drawable in the theme folder. Search for ".9.pngs figured out" for stericson's thread/tutorial on how to change .9.pngs. I warn you though, its not for the faint-hearted and from what I understand XMLs are supposed to be worse so if thats the path you want to head down, good luck mate
thank you man! I´ll have a look at the weekend and tell you what´s going on
Eh I hate being given credit for something I didn't do...Just a correction but the .9's were not figured out by me, they were figured out by Damnitpud, if I'm not mistaken....
As for the lock screen xml edit....The only thing you can really change is the position of everything else, but not the order...at least not yet..Any way it's a big hassle for a little bit of customization....

Rosie question

I am running SkyRaider 3.3.3. My desire is to remap Rosie so that the center button will open the root folder in App Folders rather than my usual app drawer. This is because I have a lot of applications and having folder organization in my app drawer is a necessity.
I have searched and found a lot of threads about remapping, but none that give clear, step-by-step directions as to what needs to be edited.
I am likely trying to get into a project that's way over my head, but I would love to give it a shot and noodle with it in my free time. I just don't know where to begin.
Also, I am aware that this exact modification went into Uncommon Sense, which I have used and enjoy, but I would love to be able to change ROMs at will without losing this valuable feature.
EDIT: In an effort to try to figure it out by inductive reasoning, I have looked at the logs to see what events are triggered when I press the app drawer button, as well as the action I'd like to remap to that button. I then decompiled SkyRaider's Rosie classes.dex with baksmali and started digging around. So far, I can find absolutely nothing that makes any sense, leading me to believe this project is much, much bigger than I anticipated. I did get a laugh from the "UserHappinessSignals" file (the name, at least). I almost expected to open the file and find a list of words like "smile," and "laughter."
Alas, that was the one ray of sunshine in this otherwise massive and hellish undertaking.
The saddest part of this whole thing is that this exact thing I'm trying to do has been done in another ROM (Uncommon Sense). Mapping the exact same app (I installed the same modified version from Uncommon Sense 1.1) to the exact button I'm aiming for. I know the answer exists, and might not even be that impossible, but thus far, I'm stumped. Further, I'm lead to believe that Rosie.apk isn't the only place I'll need to work; I hear also com.htc.resources?
Honestly, if anyone can help me out, I'd be much obliged. I have put forth a great deal of effort thus far, but I'm realizing that effort without guidance results in a significantly higher ratio of time wasted vs. productive time.
Bump, with clarification.
I don't need or want to change the appearance of Rosie. I just want to change the event triggered when I press it.
I feel that should be at least a bit easier than an extreme cosmetic overhaul. Still beyond me, though.
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I have no idea how to change the buttons but I do know a cosmetic overhaul would be a lot easier.
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Not sure if this is what ya want but look up app folder in the market
I actually already have App Folders. Now the trick is integrating it into my Rosie launcher. Which is apparently seriously difficult.
Oh well. I'll keep plugging.
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I'm pretty sure I can get this working for you homie.
you need to be on a stock DEODEXED ROM. this is a must, I deodexed teh latest Nov OTA with no name completely stock deodexed. here is a link - http://www.multiupload.com/2KS0OS60DR
then what you need to do is either take uncommon sense's ROM rosie.apk or it's framework-res.apk. I think you just need the Rosie.apk, if you pull the rosie.apk from the uncommon sense rom you know has it, and make it into a flashable .zip to flash in recovery. I used this method for mynwarms rosiesettings.apk which allows you to pick the left and right rosie buttons with an easy to use app. its mad kick ass. but hit me up PM we'll get you going.
@kensikora:
The issue is that there are a couple of areas that need to be changed depending on how you want it to look.
The buttons, mapping of buttons and icons are in the Rosie APK. the App Drawer information is also in the Rosie APK (transparent, black, 4 or 5 rows). The look of the dock is in the resources (transparent, button look, traditional arc or straight line, ETC).
I am sorry if I missed this, but could you please let me know EXACTLY what you are looking for:
This is what I have currently:
Left Button - Phone
Middle Button - All Apps
Right Button - Google Voice
The dock it a traditional Rosie that is Semi transparent.
It is possible to create a flashable zip for the Rosie only that will assign your button locations BUT will take on the look of what ever ROM you flash.
EDIT: re-read 1st post. I belive I suggested you check out the EVO thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797688
if anyone can set up that center button to go where you want, he can.
The only change I really want to make is to have the center button open a modified version of App Folders instead of the usual all apps drawer, exactly how it works in Uncommon Sense.
I just really want to be able to try different ROMs instead of being tied to Uncommon Sense based solely on Rosie mods.
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[Q] MIUI Status Bar Text

Hello, I came across MIUI Freshly Squeezed Edition. However the first I was exploring it, I found that the Status Bar text can be customized, so that it can display the Date & Time, however once I started to fiddle with it, I can no longer find that option. Could someone please help me out? Thanks!
I also found that I can move the Icons and texts in different places on the bar, but I don't see that option anymore either... so either I am blind, or I am missing something here, thanks!
Ah, the Extended Control right? By the way you said, is it the settings or the app itself vanished? Anyway, there's a separate flashable zip of Extended Control for MIUI which can be found on the web (in case of the missing app). Just make sure that you flash the right version of each zip and the rom version accordingly.
Yup! That was it! Thank you very much for your help! <3

[Request] Navbar to HTC's?

I have a very small, very limited netbook right now. I was wondering if it'd be at all possible to change the bottom navbar to this, or at least something similar:
http://www.completeguides.net/@api/deki/files/302/=htc_swipe_bottom.png
Again, I'm stuck with a crap computer, otherwise I'd be trying to change around pngs, coding, and yada yada, but this stupid thing freezes up while trying to run odin with my sgs2...
Any help at all with my curiousity would be greatly appreciated. I've been looking around, but all I've seen so far around the forums is how to add transparency, menu buttons, and scrollable nav bars
Thanks again!
muddog7998
Muddog7998 said:
I have a very small, very limited netbook right now. I was wondering if it'd be at all possible to change the bottom navbar to this, or at least something similar:
http://www.completeguides.net/@api/deki/files/302/=htc_swipe_bottom.png
Again, I'm stuck with a crap computer, otherwise I'd be trying to change around pngs, coding, and yada yada, but this stupid thing freezes up while trying to run odin with my sgs2...
Any help at all with my curiousity would be greatly appreciated. I've been looking around, but all I've seen so far around the forums is how to add transparency, menu buttons, and scrollable nav bars
Thanks again!
muddog7998
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It's possible and easy, just theme the nav bar background and personalize those softkeys
Is there any app I can use from my phone, or would I have to do it through computer?
NinjaMorph in the Play Store will do it.
Where is the navbar at? I checked in the systemui.apk but couldn't find it in there. I checked framework-res.apk and I thought I found it, but when I switched it out, nothing happened when I rebooted my phone. Any more help would be greatly appreciated. I'm on foxhound 0.6 if that helps any. I can also post up the systemui and framework apps if need be.

@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

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