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{Solved} Help required to make Black theme Contacts & Phone.

Can anybody make black contact & phone.apk attached here. Or else let me know the step by step procedure to make the Black themed Contacs.apk & Phone.apk
I Know we need to edit some XML files like styles.xml , call_background.xml, background_dial_holo_dark.xml and also have tried but able to get the success. So please help me.

Its not that easy...
apktool-1.4.3 wont decompile Contacts.apk properly so when you recompile, it will most likely crash the Phone.apk

I am able to decompile and recompile it without any problems.
You have to just decompile with 1.4.2 apktool and compile it with 1.4.3 apktool.
Before decompiling you have to delete classes.dex from contacts.apk.
If it was not possible then how other themers are modifying contacts.apk. So themers please help me.

I would do it for you, how exactly do you want it to look?

manikant_009 said:
I am able to decompile and recompile it without any problems.
You have to just decompile with 1.4.2 apktool and compile it with 1.4.3 apktool.
Before decompiling you have to delete classes.dex from contacts.apk.
If it was not possible then how other themers are modifying contacts.apk. So themers please help me.
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How many "themer's" are changing XML? show me one please...

shayne77 said:
How many "themer's" are changing XML? show me one please...
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Most just change images, just swap out the images using 7-zip

OriginsOfLewis said:
Most just change images, just swap out the images using 7-zip
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Exactly my point... Contacts.apk has been a pain the bum since ICS got here... (with APKTOOL-1.4.3 anyway)
hence why no-one has really changed XML too much...
I think managed to get it to work though...

OriginsOfLewis said:
I would do it for you, how exactly do you want it to look?
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Thanks for trying to help me i want black dialler with blue text numbers, transparent buttons. and also pleas let me know how to make the transparent notification in the below image attached.

shayne77 said:
Exactly my point... Contacts.apk has been a pain the bum since ICS got here... (with APKTOOL-1.4.3 anyway)
hence why no-one has really changed XML too much...
I think managed to get it to work though...
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I thinks for this we need to install framework-res then decompile contacts.apk with 1.4.2 and recompile with 1.4.3

manikant_009 said:
I thinks for this we need to install framework-res then decompile contacts.apk with 1.4.2 and recompile with 1.4.3
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My bet is: Contacts.apk will work fine but Phone.apk will crash.

shayne77 said:
My bet is: Contacts.apk will work fine but Phone.apk will crash.
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See i am not a themer but i have tried contacts.apk by this method not tried phone.apk so i can't tell about it.
I just need the info about the xml files that needs to be edited so please help me.

manikant_009 said:
See i am not a themer but i have tried contacts.apk by this method not tried phone.apk so i can't tell about it.
I just need the info about the xml files that needs to be edited so please help me.
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You're missing my point, the 2 apk's talk to each other... you change Contacts and it crashes Phone.
sent from SGS2 using XDA app.

shayne77 said:
You're missing my point, the 2 apk's talk to each other... you change Contacts and it crashes Phone.
sent from SGS2 using XDA app.
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But their should be some way to change it because Vertumus and other themers have done that
For example you can see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1564209
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517344

manikant_009 said:
But their should be some way to change it because Vertumus and other themers have done that
For example you can see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1564209
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517344
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I think you'll find they're only changing PNGs in Contacts.apk... could be wrong but I am thinking that is the case...
Will see if any "themers" offer you some advice in this thread then...

shayne77 said:
How many "themer's" are changing XML? show me one please...
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Me , for my theme (Black&Blue for HyDrOG3N-ICS)
I change the pictures, but also some XML files

el_liberator said:
Me , for my theme (Black&Blue for HyDrOG3N-ICS)
I change the pictures, but also some XML files
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Oh so you'll share your method to manikant/us then? good-o
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el_liberator said:
Me , for my theme (Black&Blue for HyDrOG3N-ICS)
I change the pictures, but also some XML files
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Can you share with us also i like the MMS.apk of your theme so please try to share with us.

Didn't think so...
either he doesn't change XML or he steals someone else work or he's just plain selfish.
not in the spirit of xda anyway.
That's the problem with this place, ego's get in the way of development.

manikant_009 said:
Thanks for trying to help me i want black dialler with blue text numbers, transparent buttons. and also pleas let me know how to make the transparent notification in the below image attached.
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Okay I've done it, I haven't tested it so it's at your own risk. Remember to set permissions! This is at 50% transparency
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43639041/framework-res.apk

I had errors with the Contacts.apk when making any XML edits, I ended up having to grab it from the source.

[Mod] Sliding Window Effect !!

This Mod is for ICS ROMs
Hello
I did find new effect, I don't know if it is already known to others but I did search about it and find nothing.
Anyhow, I named it "Sliding Window Effect"
To see the sliding window effect !! here is it on youtube:
http://youtu.be/NeVrvoo8jO4
How to do this Mod:
Decompile SystemUI.apk
Open SystemUI\res\values\bools.xml
Search for
Code:
<bool name="config_useCaptureView">false</bool>
Change it to
Code:
<bool name="config_useCaptureView">true</bool>
Now Compile it and enjoy this effect
BTW this Mod will be added to my Kitchen in the next ver.
If you liked my work encourage me by small donation HERE .... and if you will not...please click Thanks button.

Pretty cool effect, good work dude.

i will try to add in my rom thanks.

Looks cool mate. Looking forward to have it in my rom thx :thumbup:

cool mod, already trying but it gets annoying after half-day
anyway thanks thanks thanks and keep up the good work
your tool is awesome, and i m gonna pm you for a particoular request

This is nice!!!
Voted 5 stars,why people have so hate/evil/jealous inside them?

siberian tiger said:
This is nice!!!
Voted 5 stars,why people have so hate/evil/jealous inside them?
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i agree.i haven't used thi mod but gave 5 stars.coz it's something different and looks nice.

5 stars here too!
no matter how much i like this mod, the important thing is that Gangs_kid shared a nu mod so 5 stars!

Been using this for a while but haven;t included it in my rom since it breaks manual brightness adjustment. I'm in the process of making a toggle for it.

Mirko ddd said:
cool mod, already trying but it gets annoying after half-day
anyway thanks thanks thanks and keep up the good work
your tool is awesome, and i m gonna pm you for a particoular request
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I did get you pm and I replied
shoman94 said:
Been using this for a while but haven;t included it in my rom since it breaks manual brightness adjustment. I'm in the process of making a toggle for it.
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What did you mean by "it breaks manual brightness adjustment" because I didn't notice a thing.
Please explain it to me so that I will try to find a solution for it.
Edit: I get it now and I will start finding fix for it

good work bro. hamooooooody
we r waiting 4 ur a new rom نسخة الايسكريم
وراك وراك

Can Anybody upload a video for the effect ?
and I'm not a developer ,how can I edit my system file step by step

Wow
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk 2

Kadhim7 said:
Can Anybody upload a video for the effect ?
and I'm not a developer ,how can I edit my system file step by step
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There is a video on youtube !! at the thread.
There are many threads explaining how to decompile on the forum also there is my Kitchen which will decompile and compile for you

GanGs_KiD said:
There is a video on youtube !! at the thread.
There are many threads explaining how to decompile on the forum also there is my Kitchen which will decompile and compile for you
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Look what I did is
Extract systemUI.apk frim my phone
decompile it by using your kitchen
edit some png image
compile it
and copy it to my system is it ok ?
OMG MY My notification bar is just Gooooone *_*

siberian tiger said:
This is nice!!!
Voted 5 stars,why people have so hate/evil/jealous inside them?
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Bcoz 90% of xda is made up of morons.
Good work, OP.
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Kadhim7 said:
Look what I did is
Extract systemUI.apk frim my phone
decompile it by using your kitchen
edit some png image
compile it
and copy it to my system is it ok ?
OMG MY My notification bar is just Gooooone *_*
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Errors during compilation/recompilation? which rom, additional mods like JKay. Info required.

Kadhim7 said:
Look what I did is
Extract systemUI.apk frim my phone
decompile it by using your kitchen
edit some png image
compile it
and copy it to my system is it ok ?
OMG MY My notification bar is just Gooooone *_*
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Think your missing the signature of the apk, best to copy the classes.dex, reaources.arsc and the res folder over from the compiled apk to the original SystemUI.apk that you have
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I'm using wan am log from 12 with gray Kay theme
I want to learn how can I create my one notification bar?
Yes error appear could not find sourced :banghead:
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Kadhim7 said:
Look what I did is
Extract systemUI.apk frim my phone
decompile it by using your kitchen
edit some png image
compile it
and copy it to my system is it ok ?
OMG MY My notification bar is just Gooooone *_*
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Do it again but before starting you need to install framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk Plz write your future issues to the kitchen thread so that others will benefit from the answers.
soyef said:
Think your missing the signature of the apk, best to copy the classes.dex, reaources.arsc and the res folder over from the compiled apk to the original SystemUI.apk that you have
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Thank you FYI my kitchen will not sign the apk in fact it will keep your original signature YEAH

GanGs_KiD said:
Do it again but before starting you need to install framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk Plz write your future issues to the kitchen thread so that others will benefit from the answers.
Thank you FYI my kitchen will not sign the apk in fact it will keep your original signature YEAH
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install framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk ?
I don't understand
they already in my system phone

i want to remove this name audio aplikacje

i look for it in systemui but problem is in ContextAwareService.apk
i upload my decompiled file
can enybody can remove this text background from my pulldown?
ps. today i have birthday so it would be nice gift for me

deusson said:
i look for it in systemui but problem is in ContextAwareService.apk
i upload my decompiled file
can enybody can remove this text background from my pulldown?
ps. today i have birthday so it would be nice gift for me
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as far as i think there should be something in SystemUI.apk itself

can you look at?
to remove it?
also carrier name
i know i want to much

deusson said:
to remove it?
also carrier name
i know i want to much
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also send me your decompiled SystemUI

i cant
vegeta1 said:
also send me your decompiled SystemUI
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because when i want to do i have error in apktool
decompile me framework but wont systemui
but this is link to my systemui.apk
please
http://speedy.sh/gdpjE/systemui-fram...wframework.rar

deusson said:
because when i want to do i have error in apktool
decompile me framework but wont systemui
but this is link to my systemui.apk
please
http://speedy.sh/gdpjE/systemui-fram...wframework.rar
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hmmm will get back to you
hope this helps
try this mate

thanks man
ill be waiting

deusson said:
ill be waiting
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check above

dont work
it only remove line down the icons quick launch

i still think that this aplication is fault of this
http://speedy.sh/W6xMm/ContextAwareService.apk

i have one more please
can you input this lines to my systemui.apk and framework.apk
form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066740
please
ps. how can i donate you
i ask you last time and you dont answered

try this

yes it works
one last question
what about remove name of carrier down on pulldown image
"brak pol.""?

deusson said:
one last question
what about remove name of carrier down on pulldown image
"brak pol.""?
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i am not very much sure if this will be sucessfull but here you go

dont work

how make this background of camera transparent?
how make this black background(behind icons) of camera transparent?
like in video ?

carrier remove thing
go in systemui\res\values\styles.xml & search at TextAppearance.StatusBar.Expanded.Network in android textcolor make it trasparent

[Q] Where to find the status bar pattern in SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk

Hi guys, I'm looking for the status bar pattern in the SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk in order to change it into a full transparent white through ZipThemer (and finally have a transparent status bar in 4.2.2 stock :victory
But there's so many png in those files that I don't know which one I should use
Can you guys help me ?
Many thanks !
PS : Here are my files if you want to check quickly : https://www.box.com/s/4ij73xgwutyin6bmmkih

UP

Next time, try Google search if you aren't comfortable with xda search.
Literally the first link when I searched for "status bar png systemUI.apk"
Please read the entire thread before you do anything. The instructions in the OP are flawed.

Hung0702 said:
Next time, try Google search if you aren't comfortable with xda search.
Literally the first link when I searched for "status bar png systemUI.apk"
Please read the entire thread before you do anything. The instructions in the OP are flawed.
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Thank you but it didn't work I've tried many tutorial by now and it didn't work. I really want to achieve it through ZipThemer because I want to be able to change quite easily

azertguigui said:
Thank you but it didn't work I've tried many tutorial by now and I didn't work. I really want to achieve it through ZipThemer because I want to be able to change quite easily
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With the new roms this is not an option as it is no longer a png file file a combo of color codes thoughout the systemui and framework res. It took me 3 months to find all the changes to redirect it to a png

zelendel said:
With the new roms this is not an option as it is no longer a png file file a combo of color codes thoughout the systemui and framework res. It took me 3 months to find all the changes to redirect it to a png
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I'm not sure I understand your post. You mean I have to change .xml files to apply a transparent status bar ? That is not a problem with ZipThemer, right ?

azertguigui said:
I'm not sure I understand your post. You mean I have to change .xml files to apply a transparent status bar ? That is not a problem with ZipThemer, right ?
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What I mean depending on your rom is that you will have to adjust the color codes. Your issues is that the main place one of these changes needs to be made are in a place tat cant be adjusted with zip themer.

zelendel said:
What I mean depending on your rom is that you will have to adjust the color codes. Your issues is that the main place one of these changes needs to be made are in a place tat cant be adjusted with zip themer.
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Ok so what would be the solution ? (without ZipThemer)
(By the way thanks for helping me )

azertguigui said:
Ok so what would be the solution ? (without ZipThemer)
(By the way thanks for helping me )
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You would have to decompile the both Framework-res apk and the systemui.apk and make about 15 xml edits to redirect it to an image and then remove a few places. Then recompile the apks and then flash them. This would have to be done for each rom you flash.
What are you trying to do over all?

zelendel said:
You would have to decompile the both Framework-res apk and the systemui.apk and make about 15 xml edits to redirect it to an image and then remove a few places. Then recompile the apks and then flash them. This would have to be done for each rom you flash.
What are you trying to do over all?
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I just want a transparent status bar :crying:

azertguigui said:
I just want a transparent status bar :crying:
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This option is in most custom roms. What rom are you running?

zelendel said:
This option is in most custom roms. What rom are you running?
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4.2.2 stock with some mods (beats louder, a custom battery in status bar, a new locking...)

I agree that I have no idea why CM doesn't add this in their most recent ROM's, making the statusbar transparent is such an improvement to the UI immediately

How to theme system apks and change background of them?+How to add option in power me

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poria1999 said:
Hi members
I comeback with a new question...
I'm working hard on my own rom now...
And I want to change system apk files(like settings,messaging,...) background & theme can anyone help me (specialy in settings.apk)?
I think we should modify framework-res.apk...
What about power menu?
I will be thankful to who help me on this...
So please help me and give me a guide about it...
Tnx guys...
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Well depends on how u wnt to theme them
If u want to theme them all the same then change pngs in framework-res
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poria1999 said:
Which pngs?
I want to change background of apks(specialy settings.apk) to white...
Help plz
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Look thru the folders
Change the ones u wnt to
Yo change background of most apps u will have to edit framework-res (bg_tile)
To have diff for every app change codes from styles.xml to reroute the background to the png u want and add that png to a drawable folder
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Sahaab said:
Look thru the folders
Change the ones u wnt to
Yo change background of most apps u will have to edit framework-res (bg_tile)
To have diff for every app change codes from styles.xml to reroute the background to the png u want and add that png to a drawable folder
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Tnx buddy...
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