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[Q] The secret of editing framework-res.apk

Hello everyone!
I have tried and tried to customize framework-res.apk, and what a nightmare!! I made a script that works all fine when using Defrost 2.9a and 2.5, but if i try Cyanogenmod or Defrost 3.0, i get force close. When I modify both xml and images.
What am I doing wrong?
Bestest of best regards,
Jonas Hald

Check this initially:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=722993

Daelyn said:
Check this initially:
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As i get it, that doesnt work when I edit the xml, then it has to be recompiled?

Sure
If u change the code it has to be Recompiled ;-)

xtcislove said:
Sure
If u change the code it has to be Recompiled ;-)
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Yeah, so I do
But i get force close in cyanogen and DF 3.0 - but the Circle Mod online framework modifier can do it, without force close.

Are you sure its not semi-edit the files? I think there are just various versions of the framework.

xtcislove said:
Are you sure its not semi-edit the files? I think there are just various versions of the framework.
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Semi-edit the files?

So i'm trying to edit the status bar background.png file. I've made a copy of the framework, changed it to zip, replaced file, changed back to apk. But the systems folder is read only. how do i go about changing it to 'write' so I can replace the frameworks???
Also, if my background is transparent, do i also need to change something in the xml if I want the new background to be a solid color

[DPI] Dialer, MusicPlayer, Calc, FM, Camera + GUIDE +utility(kinda)

Hello, you all know that when you change screen density in build.prop a problem with some apps appears.
[MultiDPI]GalaxySpack-CWM.zip contains Dialer, Music Player, FMRadio, Calculator
all modded to support multiple DPI
You can just flash this via CWM or extract individual APKs and replace them in /system/apk/
Newest: Camera.apk
Video Player
How to do it yourself? (example on DialerTabActivity.apk)
* its quite easy, if you want do fix any app you need to know how to edit .xml files, have some basic knowledge about android layout files. If you just want to repack Dialer its easier, because I supply the layout file you just need to recompile the file with apkmanager replacing one of layout files
- download layout_resize.zip file attached (you are welcome to improve the app);
- download APK Manager;
*optional step, not sure if its needed: get framework files from your device and goto apk_manager_4.9\other and install framework files:
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar if "[dir]\apk_manager_4.9\twframework-res.apk"
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar if "[dir]\apk_manager_4.9\framework-res.apk"
- copy DialerTabActivity.apk from your device to "\apk_manager_4.9\place-apk-here-for-modding"
- start script.bat and select decompile apk (if it doesnt work you probably need to do optional step and then try with dependencies, skipping part where it asks for apks)
* now there comes my small commandline java utility - it resizes (replaces hardcoded dip values with 1,5 times bigger rounded px values) layouts in files passed by commandline.
-copy .xml files you want to modify to its dir;
-invoke by (or just use convert_all.bat, now working, thanks Einride!) (windows!):
Code:
for /f %a IN ('dir /b *.xml') DO call java LayoutResizer %a
(idk why resize_all.bat doesnt work)
- modified files are in converted directory, you need to copy them over files in apk_manager_4.9\res\
- hit compile apk
- select yes for system apk and yes for min # of errors
- delete \apk_manager_4.9\keep\resources.arsc and \apk_manager_4.9\keep\res\layout\dialer_app.xml (and any other xml file corresponding to one you have modified
- hit any key
- the apk you need to copy back to your phone is \apk_manager_4.9\place-apk-here-for-modding\unsignedDialerTabActivity.apk
If any rommakers would like to include these apks feel free to do so
Also you are welcome to fix remaining apps including:
-clock
-calendar
-allshare
kudos:
APKTOOL + SIGNAPK authors
APKMANAGER author

xan said:
Hello, you all know that when you change screen density in build.prop a problem with some apps appears. On my first attempt to correct that:
Modded TW calculator (which i kinda like), to work with 200dpi density.
It may not be pixel perfect but hell it works
kudos:
APKTOOL + SIGNAPK authors
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So, this is for people who change the screen density to 200 dpi, right?

This is a great idea! Do you take requests?

Such a great idea! I'm on 170 density, but i'll give this a go anyway.
You'll become loved if you end up doing this to all the apps that don't scale correctly!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

The dialler is the main one.
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Hello,
How do you change the screen density?

kevnangel said:
Hello,
How do you change the screen density?
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Hi you have to be rooted download lcddensity from the market.

Yes, this is for those who changed density to 200 or less (still looks better than stock one).
This was just a proof of concept, the main aim is to mod Phone.apk. At this stage I'm able to repack it, but due to its complexity and the fact its system apk, I'm doing something wrong. This needs more time, but I will try to figure it out today.
And yes, Samsung's layout files are a mess. Phone.apk >40 layout files.
No requests, since its kind of time demanding task, you can post list of STOCK apps that dont scale well for reference. After I'm done with Phone I'll write some guide.

Thanks for the great modification. I tried to onstall it on my Galaxy tab and it actually worked. Not perfect for the tab but Hey it works atleast, however, it keeps forcing close everytime i try to go landsacpe! It would be excellent if you would fix this cheers

Any screenshots of how the phone looks with a different DPI?

DistortedWisdom said:
Thanks for the great modification. I tried to onstall it on my Galaxy tab and it actually worked. Not perfect for the tab but Hey it works atleast, however, it keeps forcing close everytime i try to go landsacpe! It would be excellent if you would fix this cheers
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Hm, I have no idea what is causing this.
About screenshots -> it looks almost exactly the same as 'normal' TW calculator on standard 240dpi.

xan said:
Yes, this is for those who changed density to 200 or less (still looks better than stock one).
This was just a proof of concept, the main aim is to mod Phone.apk. At this stage I'm able to repack it, but due to its complexity and the fact its system apk, I'm doing something wrong. This needs more time, but I will try to figure it out today.
And yes, Samsung's layout files are a mess. Phone.apk >40 layout files.
No requests, since its kind of time demanding task, you can post list of STOCK apps that dont scale well for reference. After I'm done with Phone I'll write some guide.
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Thx for this!
Any news on this phone.apk?
STOCK apps that dont scale well are:
Phone (Keypad)
Calculator (Keypad)
FM-Radio (Pad and some button)
Camera (settings)
If you can these working that would be awsome!
I'm using the lowest possible setting without crashing contacts => 182
Rgds

SamHaLeKe said:
Thx for this!
Any news on this phone.apk?
Phone (Keypad)
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Dialer uploaded to first post

any screen shots`?

first doc's kichen and now this
yeey!
happy newyear xan!
edit: tested and working, looking better now, using 182 ppi as that is perfect for me and the lowest setting without contacts crashing.
want to have the maximum space...
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xan said:
Dialer uploaded to first post
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working great! you did it xan!
can you please have a look to the other apk's like fm-radio? perhaps you can add more plus buttons to?
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xan great work bud, wanted to ask something, i have a themed Samsung Dialer, and i'm guessing just copying/pasting the images from that to your modded one won't work properly? If so, is it possible to make the themed Dialer apk into 200DPI?
Cheers!

Yes it will overwrite. Yup, themed 200dpi dialer is possible, just attach DialerActivity.apk here

I am using 182 but I hope it still looks better than the stock one!

xan said:
Yes it will overwrite. Yup, themed 200dpi dialer is possible, just attach DialerActivity.apk here
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Thanks mate, attached

[MOD REQUEST] Remove Power Off Confirmation Popup

Hi.
Just wondering if it's possible for me to remove the Power Off popup which appears just before the phone restarts, goes into recovery etc.
I'm not shy with having to alter files either, so whatever it takes I'd like to know...
This is for a Deodexed JVT 2.3.5.
Thanks in advance.

are you using an app to get to recovery,download,etc...?

You can get it from my Mod, get stock files and comare the files to see what is changed.
Have fun.

playerzking said:
are you using an app to get to recovery,download,etc...?
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No, I'm actually using the mod by Perka, but it might be an old version.
Perka said:
You can get it from my Mod, get stock files and comare the files to see what is changed.
Have fun.
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Cool I'll take a look. If you could tell me the files that are changed that would narrow it down a little for me.

OK I did a file compare and there are WAY too many files which are different (including the framework-res.apk file).
Can you please narrow it down for me.

Worked it out finally.

Can you please explain how did you do it?
Thanks!

I just took Perka's advice and it worked out.
The files that needed editing are in the android.policy.jar file located in /system/framework/
I compared Perka's android.policy.jar file against mine and updated GlobalActions files that are associated with the Reboot, Shutdown etc.
It's not too hard especially if you have some kind of programming background.
My next project is to work on the 10 lockscreen mod.

[Q] Edited framework-res.apk

Can anyone edit a framework-res.apk with no mods other than adding the crt animation? I've found guides on how to edit the bools file in the res/values filder inside the apk, but I can't get it to recompile the apk correctly. Can someone tell me how or send me an edited apk or something?

If you want to post your framework file, I'll do it for you and send it back.

I just posted several of these for Caulkulin's 3.0 rom. What are you using now? His framework, but with a stock battery look.
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kyamora said:
Can anyone edit a framework-res.apk with no mods other than adding the crt animation? I've found guides on how to edit the bools file in the res/values filder inside the apk, but I can't get it to recompile the apk correctly. Can someone tell me how or send me an edited apk or something?
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You need to check the error and see whats wrong with the framework file. Also you just want a stock framework file with crt on? Also what are you using to compile and decompile

playya said:
You need to check the error and see whats wrong with the framework file. Also you just want a stock framework file with crt on? Also what are you using to compile and decompile
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I was using apk manager 4.9, and I have no idea how to read the log.
I attached my framework-res. It's stock from FD19, I probably should have specified.

If no one gets to it, I'll mod it when I get home.
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All done. I tested on my phone. After I replaced the apk, I had to manually restart the phone for it to work. I placed your apk in a zip file before I uploaded, so make sure you unzip your apk before putting it back on your phone.

Thank you so much, it works very well.
Now I'd just like to know how you did it. Coming from a clean computer with nothing installed, what would I need to decompile an apk, edit it, and compile it again? I'm trying to get a handle on the whole thing to do some development myself.

Try and upgrade to Apk Manager 5.02 since I just de-compiled and then compiled your apk file without an issue. Also try and update everything associated with it like your java... But it seems quite fine to me
Edit: just tried yours again as well as removing animation I lowered autobrightness which is something I do on all my roms for better battery life.. Try that mod next

playya said:
Try and upgrade to Apk Manager 5.02 since I just de-compiled and then compiled your apk file without an issue. Also try and update everything associated with it like your java... But it seems quite fine to me
Edit: just tried yours again as well as removing animation I lowered autobrightness which is something I do on all my roms for better battery life.. Try that mod next
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Do I have to do anything to set it up or is it good to go from install? Should I restart my computer?
Also where can I find 5.02? I had a lot of trouble finding 4.9 in the first place.

I've never used apk manager, so I'll check that out also. I used apktool to mod your framework along with all the java runtime files it needed to work.
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&roid said:
I've never used apk manager, so I'll check that out also. I used apktool to mod your framework along with all the java runtime files it needed to work.
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Apktool confused me so I used apk manager. I can't figure out how to get apktool to work. Do you have a link to a good guide or anything?

There are some good ones on xda. I'll link you one when I get home.
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I was apparently using the gingerbread method for an ICS build. Would that have kept it from compiling correctly?

kyamora said:
I was apparently using the gingerbread method for an ICS build. Would that have kept it from compiling correctly?
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YES

&roid said:
YES
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Haha, at least I'm learning.

To be fair, no one specified. Thanks for all the help guys.

Hi. Any help me to on crt effect in this framework ? I try apk menager and apk edit, and always some problem when compile, program loop and only exit work
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[MOD][TW KK][Guide][How To]Animated PullDown Background AND/OR Pulldown BAR

An example of what I mean by ANIMATED STATUS BAR PULL DOWN BACKGROUND can be found HERE
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This is the thread I followed to get a feel for how to do it. ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143675
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Ok, after seeing a few posts a few days ago talking about people having animated status bar pulldown backgrounds, I decided to do some research because I had never heard of this before.
I noticed that for some reason the mod stopped with ICS.
So I decided to create a thread on how to add this feature to your ROM, or the ROM you are currently running.
The edits are very simple, actually, pretty much exact to the GB version of the mod.... however, they can be a little time consuming based on just how many images you would like to add to your animation.
In POST #2, I have posted a guide on how to add add this feature to your TOUCHWIZ KITKAT 4.4.2 ND8/NDC ROM. (other phones also running touchwiz kitkat should be relatively similair, depending on if your systemui.apk is where the background is pulled from.)
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In POST #3, I have posted a guide for user/themer's, on how to create your own animations and use them with this mod.
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In POST #4, I have posted a guide on how to add animation to the statusbar PULLDOWN bar.
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In POST #6 I would like to link to animations posted by you... To make it easier to find the animations... Why not have them posted in the thread explaining how to create them... But I'll need your help on this one.
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​
I would like to send a thank you to....
@bilgerryan
@tdunham
@dazednconfused
@CNexus
and
@erikalin ...
Without your answers to a few questions I've had or tuts on how to do something... I wouldn't have this mod... Or a few others that I've put out....
So thank you guys for your help.

Dev instructions
Dev instructions on how to add this mod to your touchwiz kitkat 4.4.2 based rom is located below:
Please remember to hit thanks if you like or use this mod.​
NOTE: To get this to work with your rom... Read THIS POST..... To customize the animation read POST #3 and POST #4.
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Step 1 - Download the AnimatedPulldownMod.zip I have attached below.
Step 2 - Open the zip and extract the two files somewhere on your desktop.
Step 3 - Decompile your systemui.apk from your rom using apktool or what ever tool you use to decompile apps.
Step 4 - Navigate to the res/drawable folder in your decompiled app and the "pulldown.xml" from my zip to this folder.....
Step 5 - Navigate to the res/drawable-xhdpi folder, (or whatever folder your rom uses), and do the same for the "pulldown_animxxxx.png" images into your open folder..... You can now delete my files.
Step 6 - Navigate to "res/layout" folder and open "status_bar_expanded.xml" open it with an xml editor such as notepad++ or virtuos ten studio.
Step 7 - In line 2 of that file you should see this..
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.notificationpanelview android:id="@id/notification_panel" android:background="@drawable/twcustom"................
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change the background to look like this android:background="@drawable/pulldown" so the image background gets directed to the pulldown.xml file you just put in your res/drawable folder.
Step 8 - Save and close this file now to prevent any conflicts while recompiling the app.
Step 9 - Once you have the images in the proper folder, edited the status_bar_expanded.xml file, and put the pulldown.xml file in your res/drawable folder... Recompile your apk and name it something different, like new.apk...
Step 10 - Open both the original systemui.apk and the new new.apk you just built, with 7-zip (that is what i recommend)
Step 11 - Drag the resourses.arsc and classes.dex file from the new.apk into the original systemui.apk.... Do the same for the res folder in the new.apk
Step 12 - Add to your rom and enjoy!!!
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Dev/Themer Instructions
THEMER INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING YOUR OWN ANIMATIONS AND EDITING THE ABOVE FILES TO WORK WITH YOUR NEW ANIMATIONS.
Please remember to hit thanks if you like or use this mod.​
This guide is assuming you have either performed the DEV MOD in the post above or you are on a rom that has.... AND..... you already have the custom images you would like to use for your animation. If you do not, I recommend reading the guide created by @erikalin on how to create your own images
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If you ever want to learn, the tutorial I made up on another device thread shows the process. I made a video tutorial too - me talking and walking through the process of grabbing a video and turning it into an animation. FWIW, just sharing the love. Link is: written tutorial or video tutorial. Just replace with your own image sizes and file names, same process.
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As stated above, the process is the same.
You could also search GOOGLE or XDA FORUMS for how to create frame by frame png animations... WARNING!!! It can be time consuming.
NOTE:Read POST #4 to learn how to create a flashable zip for other users of your, and all other roms based on your phone carriers android version that have the mod above, to use.
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Ok, so if you want to use a different animation than what i have inside the mod, you will have to edit the xml inside of Systemui.apk.
Step 1 - Decompile the SystemUI.apk that already has the mod described in POST #2
Step 2 - Navigate to the res/drawable folder and open pulldown.xml
Step 3 - Count HOW MANY images are in your animation
Step 4 - Add or remove these lines
<item android:duration="100" android:drawable="@drawable/pulldown_animXXXX" />
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in that xml file you just opened to match the amount of images in your animation (see the next step to see what to name the images)
(THIS FILE ONLY CONTAINS THIS SPECIFIC MOD... DO NOT WORRY ABOUT BREAKING ANYTHING ELSE IF YOU MESS UP...OTHER THAN THE SYSTEMUI FORCE CLOSING WHEN REBOOTING....THIS IS WHERE THE BACKUP COMES IN HANDY.... JUST FOLLOW THE NEXT STEP AND YOU WILL BE OK) (USE THAT FILE AS A TEMPLATE FOR HOW YOURS SHOULD LOOK ONCE FINISHED) (REMEMBER TO HIT SAVE ONCE YOU ARE DONE EDITING THIS XML FILE.)
Step 5 - Rename your images to "pulldown_animXXXX.png" ... replacing the "XXX" with numbers starting at 0 ---> so if you have 10 images, you will start with pulldown_anim0 and end with pulldown_anim9
Step 6 - Move those newly named images to the res/drawable-xhdpi folder
Step 7 - Recompile the app and name it something else other than SystemUI.apk
Step 8 - Open BOTH the original SystemUI.apk and the new apk you just created with 7-zip
Step 9 - Drag the "resources.arsc" file, "classes.dex" file and the entire "res" folder from the NEW apk INTO THE ORIGINAL SYSTEMUI.APK
Step 10 - Push the MODIFIED systemui.apk (NOT THE NEW ONE YOU JUST CREATED) into the priv/app folder on you phone with a root explorer and reboot..... or remove the systemui from my zip above and replace with yours and flash.....
Step 11 - ENJOY!!!
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instructions for adding animated pulldown bar​
Follow this if you are on the STOCK systemui.apk
Step 1 - Download the zip below.
Step 2 - In your decompiled systemui.apk, Navigate to the res/drawable folder and drop all 3 xmls from the zip, into this folder.
Step 3 - Navigate to the res/drawable-xhdpi and drop the images from the zip into this folder.
Step 4 - Recompile the apk and enjoy.
Note: Use the same methods for the previous posts to customize your own animation.... what i did was put the same animation on both the close and open animations.... but you can have one for opening and one for closing... your choice.
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These are instructions courtesy of @talkingmonkeys for how to add the mod if you are using @dazednconfused single bar pulldown mod.
talkingmonkeys said:
Open drawable/tw_close_handle_bg.xml and look for these 3 lines
Code:
<item android:state_pressed="true" android:drawable="@drawable/tw_close_handle_bg_press" />
<item android:state_focused="true" android:drawable="@drawable/tw_close_handle_bg_press" />
<item android:drawable="@drawable/tw_close_handle_bg_normal" />
Replace the above with this
Code:
<item android:state_pressed="true" android:drawable="@drawable/pulldown_bar_on" />
<item android:drawable="@drawable/pulldown_bar_off" />
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reserved

This is where I would like to post links to flashable animations that you guys make using this guide.
As long as it is for a NDC (virgin/boost mobile) or ND8 (sprint) TOUCHWIZ KITKAT 4.4.2 based rom for the Galaxy S3, simply post your zip here with an ANIMATED pic of your animation, I will link it here in this post.
If you follow step 12 in @erikalin tutorial here
you can create an animated preview of the animation to post here for the screenshot....
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I would like to thank anyone who creates and posts a zip for us to use in advance.... Thank you.

Awesome! I love this mod! I just modified my systemui to include 111 images of the transformer in the other thread ... Changes d from Autobot to decepticon. Thanks for all of your work on this:thumbup::thumbup:
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pharmdeon said:
Awesome! I love this mod! I just modified my systemui to include 111 images of the transformer in the other thread ... Changes d from Autobot to decepticon. Thanks for all of your work on this:thumbup::thumbup:
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sweet... just follow the instructions in post 4 and you can create a flashable zip to use on the updated version of wicked x rom... as it will have the mod implemented according to @bilgerryan.... and any other rom for our phone that decides to implement this mod....
also, im going to use post 6 as a place to post links to the animations for this mod on our phone.. if ya wanna post it here i'll link it in post 6....
and if you follow step 12 in @erikalin tutorial here
you can create an animated preview of the animation to post here for the screenshot....

pharmdeon said:
Awesome! I love this mod! I just modified my systemui to include 111 images of the transformer in the other thread ... Changes d from Autobot to decepticon. Thanks for all of your work on this:thumbup::thumbup:
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
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Sweet... guess my issues going above 30 were isolated.... I WAS playing with the animation duration time so that was prolly my issue.
Sent from a Wicked Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 running KT747 Kernel on KITKAT Touchwiz.

I wasnt successful turning the 111 image into a zip though. The systemui I modified works, but once I make a zip out of it and flash it, it breaks the apk as before. I went back to the working nandroid and was able to flash the other 28 image one that I put together (I went back and forth between the Autobot and deception anims)
I may be zipping the 111 image XML and images wrong though?? ... I was pretty tired last night when messing around.
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pharmdeon said:
I wasnt successful turning the 111 image into a zip though. The systemui I modified works, but once I make a zip out of it and flash it, it breaks the apk as before. I went back to the working nandroid and was able to flash the other 28 image one that I put together (I went back and forth between the Autobot and deception anims)
I may be zipping the 111 image XML and images wrong though?? ... I was pretty tired last night when messing around.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
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If ya wanna post the systemui ya have with the new animation I'll take a look at it.
Sent from a Wicked Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 running KT747 Kernel on KITKAT Touchwiz.

I will send shortly
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pharmdeon said:
I will send shortly
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
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OK. After thinking about it... I do believe that it is my mod....
I don't think I have it set up to ALLOW FOR flashable zips with different amounts of images....
I may have to remove that post or redo the mod....
I would like to test my theory with what you have before I do that tho...
I would also like to state that i am not a dev... So I think its something that I wasn't aware of.....
But again I would like to test it before I go into all of that...
So when ever ya get a chance would be great.... Won't be able to redo the post or the mid for a few more hours.... So no rush... Just whenever ya get a chance.
Sent from a Wicked Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 running KT747 Kernel on KITKAT Touchwiz.

OK. first I have to apologize to you @pharmdeon and I have to thank you for discovering this issue before it became widespread.
Your problem IS MY MOD ITSELF and MY INSTRUCTION....
I truly apologize for this mistake and hope ya don't have any hard feelings ... I will work this out and try to get your animation to be flash able.....
For now just use your entire nodded apk since wicked x is really the only custom ROM right now.....

the_original_teknikl said:
OK. first I have to apologize to you @pharmdeon and I have to thank you for discovering this issue before it became widespread.
Your problem IS MY MOD ITSELF and MY INSTRUCTION....
I truly apologize for this mistake and hope ya don't have any hard feelings ... I will work this out and try to get your animation to be flash able.....
For now just use your entire nodded apk since wicked x is really the only custom ROM right now.....
Sent from a Wicked Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 running KT747 Kernel on KITKAT Touchwiz.
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No issuses at all:good::good: ... glad to "help". I am happy that this neat mod is around even if its not perfected, YET:fingers-crossed:. If you need help testing anything let me know (I've done my fare share of testing lately, lol:cyclops

ok. so after some testing and failure... i have come to the conclusion that these will not be simply universal....
they will be rom specific.

the_original_teknikl said:
ok. so after some testing and failure... i have come to the conclusion that these will not be simply universal....
they will be rom specific.
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I've actually been looking into this myself, because I want to implement the ability to be able to switch between static pulldowns and animated pulldowns for MOAR
What I was thinking is the following (for making ANY number of pulldown images work, including a static one)
In xml, remove the reference to @ drawabe/pulldown (we'll define it via smali)
Add an init.d script that reads SystemUI.apk, checks to see how many pulldown_XX pngs there are and dynamically generates a pulldown.xml file that references each of those files. It then places this pulldown.xml file somewhere in the system (/data, /sdcard whatever)
In the smali, SystemUI, instead of loading a drawable named pulldown from it's resources, loads the pulldown.xml file we created with the script (using the createFromPath method from the Drawable api) and voila, pulldown that animates if there are multiple images, or is static when there is only 1 image.

CNexus said:
I've actually been looking into this myself, because I want to implement the ability to be able to switch between static pulldowns and animated pulldowns for MOAR
What I was thinking is the following (for making ANY number of pulldown images work, including a static one)
In xml, remove the reference to @ drawabe/pulldown (we'll define it via smali)
Add an init.d script that reads SystemUI.apk, checks to see how many pulldown_XX pngs there are and dynamically generates a pulldown.xml file that references each of those files. It then places this pulldown.xml file somewhere in the system (/data, /sdcard whatever)
In the smali, SystemUI, instead of loading a drawable named pulldown from it's resources, loads the pulldown.xml file we created with the script (using the createFromPath method from the Drawable api) and voila, pulldown that animates if there are multiple images, or is static when there is only 1 image.
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And that's why ur the boss man....
I wish I had the knowledge to add those edits to smali.... But I have only made edits to smali that you and tdunham directed me to in ur flashlight thread.... When I was trying to workout the missing toggle icon issue....
Other than that I have absolutely no knowledge of CREATING lines in smali or working with strings....
I will have to wait to see what you do with the mod on moar to even get an idea of how to do this... But you would prolly become willing to edit it for wicked x before i could figure that out lol...
I AM a quick learner... As some may have noticed..... But that's a little to high above my current level of knowledge to even have something close this MONTH.....
Can't wait to see what ya do with it man............
And I feel kinda honored to see ya taking this mod even further... Even tho I'm technically not the creator.... Just the modder lol.
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I Literally JUST edited post 4 and then i saw your post... .had to add that info to that post and re edit it lol.... cant wait to see what ya can do on that front man.... again... i will look at it to see if i can figure out what you are referring to (and i say that due to my level of knowledge on smali) but i will prolly not see it until i can compare with yours... but by then we can just use urs... maybe lol

CNexus said:
I've actually been looking into this myself, because I want to implement the ability to be able to switch between static pulldowns and animated pulldowns for MOAR
What I was thinking is the following (for making ANY number of pulldown images work, including a static one)
In xml, remove the reference to @ drawabe/pulldown (we'll define it via smali)
Add an init.d script that reads SystemUI.apk, checks to see how many pulldown_XX pngs there are and dynamically generates a pulldown.xml file that references each of those files. It then places this pulldown.xml file somewhere in the system (/data, /sdcard whatever)
In the smali, SystemUI, instead of loading a drawable named pulldown from it's resources, loads the pulldown.xml file we created with the script (using the createFromPath method from the Drawable api) and voila, pulldown that animates if there are multiple images, or is static when there is only 1 image.
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sitting here thinking about it... i had a thought since ya said the pulldown.xml would be placed SOMEWHERE....
how bout seeing if the init.d script can read another location for the images... such as "sdcard/pulldown animation".... and plays the animation from that location outside of the systemui.apk....... then have the smali point to that location on the sdcard.... just remove the background from systemui.apk completely.... then the animation can be changed by a simply placing the images in that folder and reboot without flashing or modding the apk at all....
there would be no need for users to need a computer to zip the file and no need for flashing.. just place and reboot
because (and i could be wrong) each flashable zip to change animations would need to have a script that removed the current images from the apk before placing the new animation.... otherwise, flashing a 30 image ani over a 50 image ani would give part of the old one playing at the end of the new one cause the pulldown.xml still reads that there are 50 images......
again... thats your front.... but was just an idea i had after reading your post again.... ur way would prolly be better.. this is just a thought that popped up, i always trying to mod things... even if it aint here yet apparently lol