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[Q] transparent notification bar in CM7.0.3?

i've searched for awhile but can't find anything specific to the incredible... would prefer a metamorph or .zip to flash... i don't want a theme... if needed i can use adb and edit files but prefer not to...

blaine91787 said:
i've searched for awhile but can't find anything specific to the incredible... would prefer a metamorph or .zip to flash... i don't want a theme... if needed i can use adb and edit files but prefer not to...
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Umm here i'll tell how to edit
1. Open up the rom
2.system/app/framework-res.apk
3. open up the framework-res.apk and the background for the notifcation bar is located in drawable-hdpi or drawable hdpi-v4

I use the UOT kitchen for all my mods:
http://uot.dakra.lt
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990829

Green glass is a trans notification works pretty good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052639

[Q] how to change statusbar / notification bar background image ?

hi
i am running insertcoin 1.0.9 (stock hboot)
i really want to change the background of my statusbar from the default black to a semi transparent white grey one i have attached below
i am sure this has been done but i just cant seem to find how to do it step by step
this cant be done in UOT Kitchen (AFAIK) because i cant upload the image i want the statusbar to be
i think this is possible by using metamorph but i couldnt find a step by step guide
i would prefer to edit framework-res.apk, systemui.apk and com.htc.resources.apk manually - but i've heard that it cant be done directly by changing the .png files in the drawable folder
please help......
would really appreciate......
thank you

anyone???
pleeeeeeeeeeeeease.........

yes edit the status_bar background from system ui from 7zip extarctor

Shrihari007 said:
yes edit the status_bar background from system ui from 7zip extarctor
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Try not to post in 2 year old threads.

How to build my own theme?

Hello, I am looking forward on creating my own them for Galaxy S2, so I suppose I need to find where all the icons are located.
I will probably open the stock samsung theme graphics in photoshop and edit them, so any idea where they are located?
Is this the correct way of doing it?

ZenorGR said:
Hello, I am looking forward on creating my own them for Galaxy S2, so I suppose I need to find where all the icons are located.
I will probably open the stock samsung theme graphics in photoshop and edit them, so any idea where they are located?
Is this the correct way of doing it?
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Easy and beginers way:
Start with UOT kitchen: http://uot.dakra.lt/
Get the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk from the rom which you want to theme. Upload it to the kitchen and edit what you want.
Cook the theme and flash it with CWM as an update.
More advanced:
Get the toucwiz's framework and Settings.apk, you can edit png's of settings menu and touchwiz launcher. (you can not do this with UOT kitchen)
And check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
GOOD LUCK!

Thanks Dark Emotion, good guide!

Dark Emotion said:
Easy and beginers way:
Start with UOT kitchen: http://uot.dakra.lt/
Get the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk from the rom which you want to theme. Upload it to the kitchen and edit what you want.
Cook the theme and flash it with CWM as an update.
More advanced:
Get the toucwiz's framework and Settings.apk, you can edit png's of settings menu and touchwiz launcher. (you can not do this with UOT kitchen)
And check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
GOOD LUCK!
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Thank you, what about the Notification bar power controls? Where can these be found?

ZenorGR said:
Thank you, what about the Notification bar power controls? Where can these be found?
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In the UOT kitchen: go to icons (check "Use this mod"), scroll down and check "Notification Power Buttons" and just choose any icon set you want. You can choose between 8 types of icons.

No I meant, in which apk are they found, so I can replace them with my own.
Is it on the framework-res.apk or systemUI.apk ?
/edit: Found them, on SystemUI.apk -> res folder
But it seems they are indexed png images, so can't edit them in photoshop. I suppose I will have to replace them.

Ok one more question would be, is it possible to change the color of the White popup windows?(like the one that popus when you long press the power button).
I know it's possible to edit the background color, but what about the font color? I suppose it's found on the xml.
Here's how the popup is displayed on kitchen:

ZenorGR said:
Ok one more question would be, is it possible to change the color of the White popup windows?(like the one that popus when you long press the power button).
I know it's possible to edit the background color, but what about the font color? I suppose it's found on the xml.
Here's how the popup is displayed on kitchen:
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Sorry man but I don't know answer to that question.

Well I found that the font colors may exist on framework-res\res\values\colors.xml if you decompile framework-res.apk
But after changing a color value, I then compiled the apk, replaced the new on on my phone and got boot loop so I had to re-flash a different theme to unstuck.
If anyone got any idea on how to change the font colors let me know!

If you have a search in the "how to theme" thread (link already posted) I put up a zip that I had lying on my desk top that tells you where to find a lot of the text colours.
The only problem with editing these is some apps will still use their own colour code and could cause problems like readability.
Hope this helps.
Edit: I had them on my sd card, credit to the creator!!!

In which page dully?

ZenorGR said:
In which page dully?
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I've posted them in my last post m8

Oh now I see it, so the one I am looking for is bright_foreground_light color. I want that in white, so the hex would be this one right? #ffffffff
Well that's what I did, then compiled the framework-res and replaced it on the Systems folder, then rebooted the phone but I got a reboot loop.
Any suggestions?

What did you use apkmanager?
If so did you answer yes and yes then delete what you modified from the keep folder

I used apktool:
apktool b framework-res(folder)
but as I can see now, the new apk compiled it's missing the META-INF folder, maybe that's why?
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So I just tried with apk-manager, I used the same method then compiled (answered yes/yes) now I have this:
unsignedframework-res.apk
But getting an error when trying to sign it.

ZenorGR said:
I used apktool:
apktool b framework-res(folder)
but as I can see now, the new apk compiled it's missing the META-INF folder, maybe that's why?
/edit:
So I just tried with apk-manager, I used the same method then compiled (answered yes/yes) now I have this:
unsignedframework-res.apk
But getting an error when trying to sign it.
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Don't sign it, you don't sign system apks.
Just delete the "unsigned" part or rename to framework-res.apk and push or flash and it should work.

Ok thanks.
I just replaced it but no go, the font is still black(atleast there is no boot loop this time).
I suppose I messed up the part on apk_manager where it says to delete any files you modified on the "keep" folder.
On keep folder there was no value/colors.xml(colors.xml is the one I edited the bright_foreground_light).
Cheers

Did you delete resources.arsc?

No, let me try again.
Success! Dude you rock! Thanks a lot, for providing lot's of great info about this, here it is: blue font and full black pop-up menus.
Also attached two more shots of the theme I am making:

ZenorGR said:
No, let me try again.
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Basically resources.arsc is the"hidden" xml folders that become visible when you decompile.

[Q] [ARHD 6.3.1]Can't find = Transparent Notification Bar | 3D Tilt Setting |

Hi There everyone ...
i am new to this community , liked it alot ... i am using DHD with ARHD 6.3.1 ...
i was searching for some mods, , , found many .... but i can't get to a few ... are they yet not available for 6.3.1 ? or i can't find them .... please help me ...
1) Transparent Notification Bar
2) Transparent Quick Settings
3) 3d Tilting on Home Screen Settings ....

ANY ONE ?????!!!

stock ARHD doesnt have any of that, try flashing the custom skins
BlueHD, HoneyHD, Code RED, etc most of the skins will have the mods for transparent notification bar and these come with the RCMIX options in the settings menu where you can enable 3d tilt.
if u dont like any of the skins go to
http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
and make ur own, u can get the necessary files from ARHD page for the themes cooking.

zero_ap said:
stock ARHD doesnt have any of that, try flashing the custom skins
BlueHD, HoneyHD, Code RED, etc most of the skins will have the mods for transparent notification bar and these come with the RCMIX options in the settings menu where you can enable 3d tilt.
if u dont like any of the skins go to
http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
and make ur own, u can get the necessary files from ARHD page for the themes cooking.
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I tried to make transparent notification on uot and I failed.
Are there any special settings on uot?

fis324 said:
I tried to make transparent notification on uot and I failed.
Are there any special settings on uot?
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did u upload the framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk?

zero_ap said:
did u upload the framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk?
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of course.
and I tried to change it like making cm7's transparent Notification Bar.
but I failed.
if you can it, i want a Kitchen's settings (optional)

[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