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[SOLVED][THINK TANK][ICS FB17][XML EDITS]Let's "fully" theme FB17!

*Thanks to sleshepic for pointing out this fix!*
Download (apktool.jar modded for ICS):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5fEJ4OaoRriNTk0Y2VkYTMtYWVmMy00ODQyLWI3ZmYtOTUyM2FlYWFiNzg4/edit#
Replace the original one in your ApkTool or APK Manager with the one above
You should be good to go!
Ok now, I know FB17 is far from a production state but simple things need to be changed such as xml edits for CRT, Clock Color, and SystemUI edits.
So far I have tried using both APKTool & APK Multi Tool (APK Manager) and updating the apktool.jar & aapt.exe in all of them with no luck. I have tried these methods on both AOSP ICS ROMS & our FB17 TW Rom so it is not Samsung related.
With APK Manger I am able to edit framework & twframework and recompile but you always end up with this result no matter what you change, big or small.
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With APKTool I can decompile both frameworks but the compile just errors out:
Code:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>cd C:\apktools
C:\apktools>java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:142)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:159)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:138)
... 4 more
C:\apktools>
So I am at a loss there.
With the SystemUI it is another story, I am unable to get it to decompile at all.
Code:
C:\apktools>java -jar apktool.jar d SystemUI.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
I: Baksmaling...
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 36 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init><DexFile.java:377>
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init><DexFile.java:274>
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode<SmaliDecoder.java:44>
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode<smaliDecoder.java:33>
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali<Androlib.java:68>
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode<ApkDecoder.java:85>
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode<Main.java:128>
at brut.apktool.Main.main<Main.java:65>
I am really not sure what any of this means but I followed the instructions to set up for ICS here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365810
The thread link above has a ton of information and if the tools would work we could implement this stuff.
* is just a way of number, I didn't put this in the command *
EDIT: (This is my setup for apktool)
Yes this is the process I did.
C:\apktools is where my apktool is
Therefore I placed framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, & SystemUI.apk in that folder.
This is what I did:
* java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
(moved to apktool folder as 1.apk)
* java -jar apktool.jar if twframework-res.apk
(moved to apktool folder as 2.apk)
* java -jar apktool.jar d twframework-res.apk
(extracts it into a folder)
* (deleted apktool.yml and ran this)
java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res.apk
Then I get the error. I get an instant error upon trying to decompile SystemUI.
I have the errors listed in my thread. I also tried the method you stated about:
java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res framework-res2.apk
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If anyone has gotten this to work or knows a resolution lets get it going so we can all start to Theme this TouchWiz ICS stuff.

Mine........

Mine also

I haven't tried yet but have you updated your sdk then copied over the new aapt? Also have you switched out the user/apktool/ framework/1 with the new framework? Also make twframework 2. Sorry if you have already tried these.
*edit ignore the aapt part ssconcepts has already tried that.
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Do you get errors on framework recompiling even if you dont edit anything? Framework is recompiling without errors here, a few images def cause issues without any reason i can find every now and then, but on the whole i can get it to recompile without errors...
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dtm_stretch said:
I haven't tried yet but have you updated your sdk then copied over the new aapt? Also have you switched out the user/apktool/ framework/1 with the new framework? Also make twframework 2. Sorry if you have already tried these.
*edit ignore the aapt part ssconcepts has already tried that.
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Yes I did that.

sleshepic said:
Do you get errors on framework recompiling even if you dont edit anything? Framework is recompiling without errors here, a few images def cause issues without any reason i can find every now and then, but on the whole i can get it to recompile without errors...
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framework-res.apk & twframework-res.apk both compile without errors as I stated when using APK Manager/APK Multi Tool but It will not compile for me with apktool. Even when it doesn't error, the result is shown in the screenshot above.
This is my apktool setup as based on the link in OP.
* is just a way of number, I didn't put this in the command *
EDIT: (This is my setup for apktool)
Yes this is the process I did.
C:\apktools is where my apktool is
Therefore I placed framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, & SystemUI.apk in that folder.
This is what I did:
* java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
(moved to apktool folder as 1.apk)
* java -jar apktool.jar if twframework-res.apk
(moved to apktool folder as 2.apk)
* java -jar apktool.jar d twframework-res.apk
(extracts it into a folder)
* (deleted apktool.yml and ran this)
java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res.apk
Then I get the error. I get an instant error upon trying to decompile SystemUI.
I have the errors listed in my thread. I also tried the method you stated about:
java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res framework-res2.apk
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Well I just tried a test, only editing some xml colors [in values/styles, values/color and progress horizontal in drawable]. I'm sure I did the edits right, so I didnt expect the same issues with my settings menu, and status bar(its oversized and knocks other images lower than they should)
I also copied the resources, and drawable xml to an un-modded framework apk. So I suspect the issues we're seeing are in the recompiling of the resources file, even though I didnt get any errors.
Edit: I also noticed that I lose reboot options. Just asks whether I want to shut down yes/no

Same here, I think it is the way our tools are set up. But I did set mine up for ICS and even trying on ICS AOSP files I get same results. I don't see how others are doing it lol.

I got it to compile. I had to change the strings and plurals files
res\values\styles\strings.xml (I had to add)
<string name="mobileap_notification">.</string>
<string name="policylab_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pin_display_message">.</string>
<string name="policydesc_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message">.</string>
res\values-es\styles\strings.xml (I had to add)
<string name="policydesc_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
and all the plurals.xml files that have
<item quantity="other">%d of %d</item>
need to change to
<item quantity="other">%1$d of %2$d</item>
That is all I needed to do to get it to compile with no errors. I am guessing some things still need work on the decompiling process for ICS stuff.
I have no idea what those strings are suppose to be but putting anything in there will allow it to build

I think ICS is going to seperate the men from the boys when it comes to theming. Thanks to all of the names I see posting here......except isaint.....lololol
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rujelus22 said:
I got it to compile. I had to change the strings and plurals files
res\values\styles\strings.xml (I had to add)
<string name="mobileap_notification">.</string>
<string name="policylab_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pin_display_message">.</string>
<string name="policydesc_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message">.</string>
res\values-es\styles\strings.xml (I had to add)
<string name="policydesc_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
and all the plurals.xml files that have
<item quantity="other">%d of %d</item>
need to change to
<item quantity="other">%1$d of %2$d</item>
That is all I needed to do to get it to compile with no errors. I am guessing some things still need work on the decompiling process for ICS stuff.
I have no idea what those strings are suppose to be but putting anything in there will allow it to build
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Thanks! unfortunately I haven't been able to decompile the systemui.apk. no matter what method I try I get errors. any tips on decompiling systemui successfully? thx
---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 PM ----------
found this!!!
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5fEJ4OaoRriNTk0Y2VkYTMtYWVmMy00ODQyLWI3ZmYtOTUyM2FlYWFiNzg4&pli=1#
its a modded apktool jar to work with 4.0.3. put it in my apktool folder and presto! decompiled fine now. haven't even tested to see if it recompiles yet, so excited I had to post.
Edit: Apktool itself won't recompile correctly, even without edits. So I transferred the decompiled Systemui folder from Apktool into my Apkmanager "projects" folder(with the systemui.apk in the "modding" folder) and it recompiled without errors. psyched...

rujelus22 said:
I got it to compile. I had to change the strings and plurals files
res\values\styles\strings.xml (I had to add)
<string name="mobileap_notification">.</string>
<string name="policylab_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pin_display_message">.</string>
<string name="policydesc_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
<string name="wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message">.</string>
res\values-es\styles\strings.xml (I had to add)
<string name="policydesc_allow_htmlemail">.</string>
and all the plurals.xml files that have
<item quantity="other">%d of %d</item>
need to change to
<item quantity="other">%1$d of %2$d</item>
That is all I needed to do to get it to compile with no errors. I am guessing some things still need work on the decompiling process for ICS stuff.
I have no idea what those strings are suppose to be but putting anything in there will allow it to build
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framework or systemui? I can get them to compile just fine, they just don't work right. systemui is the one that doesn't work for me at all.

sleshepic said:
Thanks! unfortunately I haven't been able to decompile the systemui.apk. no matter what method I try I get errors. any tips on decompiling systemui successfully? thx
---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 PM ----------
found this!!!
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5fEJ4OaoRriNTk0Y2VkYTMtYWVmMy00ODQyLWI3ZmYtOTUyM2FlYWFiNzg4&pli=1#
its a modded apktool jar to work with 4.0.3. put it in my apktool folder and presto! decompiled fine now. haven't even tested to see if it recompiles yet, so excited I had to post.
Edit: Apktool itself won't recompile correctly, even without edits. So I transferred the decompiled Systemui folder from Apktool into my Apkmanager "projects" folder(with the systemui.apk in the "modding" folder) and it recompiled without errors. psyched...
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Very nice find and thanks for sending this to me, I am about to give it a little test run!

sleshepic I can't thank you enough!
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The problem with apktool is that it can't decompile the classes.dex, so until it's updated, you can't decompile an apk that includes one. For apks that don't have one(like framework-res.apk), the only way I have found to decompile and compile an apk is to use 1.4.2 and compile with 1.4.3(both with the latest aapt). Techinically if your not going to edit the smali's you can remove the classes.dex from the apk, decompile, mod, compile & then reinsert the classes.dex afterwards

Calkulin said:
The problem with apktool is that it can't decompile the classes.dex, so until it's updated, you can decompile a apk that includes one. For apks that don't have one(like framework-res.apk), the only way I have found to decompile and compile an apk is to use 1.4.2 and compile with 1.4.3(both with the latest aapt). Techinically if your not going to edit the smali's you can remove the classes.dex from the apk, decompile, mod, compile & then reinsert the classes.dex afterwards
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Good to know, thx Calk!
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Can someone post there whole setup for apktool that there using to decompile? I'm able to decompile but when i transfer over the folder to apk manager i get errors. Thanks

What are your errors? Is it something simple like " file has not been extracted yet" or something much longer?
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I am using APK Manager 5.0.2, I can try to post it up in a bit, got some homework to do.

[GUIDE] Enable Softkeys in Statusbar on Cyanogenmod 7 [18.06.12]

[GUIDE] Enable Softkeys on statusbar on Cyanogenmo 7​
Hello Ace - Community!
Since i saw a lot of ROMs with Softkeys in the statusbar enabled and all old guides wich you can find on xda are nearly all closed or deleted , i will show you guys how to enable them . But first a thanks to CoolCatGetHome who actually tells what if have to edit .
For Apocalypse Users notice : Itasoulas and I are already working on it! So please no spams about Apocalypse here!
Preparation:​
- An open mind
- A rooted phone
- You must be on Cyanogenmod 7
- Time
- APK Manager : Download this one , it's mine i'm using now and it's working without problems
Download for APK manager : http://www.mediafire.com/?eh6ihj58lafkltx
And notice to follow all steps to have no problems when you do anything!
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Instruction:​
- Step 1 - First Preparations :
Use a File manager wich supports root-browsing ( for example Rootexplorer ) and go to system/framework. There you will find framework-res.apk
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now copy the apk to your sd-card .
Connect your device to the pc .
And copy the apk to your pc homescreen .
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- Step 2 - Using APK Manager :
Download APK Manager .
Look at the link above or click here => http://www.mediafire.com/?eh6ihj58lafkltx
You should get this after you download the .rar file :
Open the .rar file with WinRar,WinZip or 7zip ( you can google these 2 programms if you don't have them)
Now extract the folder "apk manager" which is inside the .rar file
Inside the folder you will find some other folders.
Place your framework-res.apk into this folder here :
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- Step 3 - Decompile and edit the .apk:
Now start the Script.bat
And it will show you this :
Just press a key and skip it
Now you have to select your apk in order to do that , type 22 and press enter
and then type 1 and press enter
We have now select our project
Now type in 9 and press enter
Your apk will decompile now wait until it's finished.
You know when it's finished if you get the chance to type in a new action.
So now the editing:
After you decompile your .apk , go to your apk manager folder and go to projects.
In the projects folder you will find another folder called "framework-res"
Now go to res/values.
In the values folder we have to edit the bools.xml
Now open bools.xml with the good text editor like Notepad ++
After you opened the .xml you have to scroll down and make sure to have this to options set to "true"
So that's it you've enabled the softkeys!
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- Step 4 - Compile and sign the .apk and make a flashable .zip:
So now make sure you've saved you changes in bools.xml
Now we're going back to the Script.bat ( if you've closed it just open it again and type 22 and select framework-res.apk ,should be 1)
So now we are going to compile the .apk
Type in 11 and press enter
now you will get a message after a time called : Is this a system apk ?
Type in " y " ( of course only y without the signs) and press enter
Another question will show up and again type in " y " and press enter
And now important don't close the Script.bat window and don't press a key
Now we are going into the apk manager folder again and there should be a keep folder
go into the keep folder and delete " resources.arsc "
Now go back to the Script.bat window and press a key
After that we should be again at the beginning where we can type in our commands
Now type in 12 to sign our apk
After the signing is completed close the " Script.bat " window and go to your apk manager folder and into " place-apk-here-for-modding "
There you will find " signedframework-res.apk " rename it to framework-res.apk
So now we are going to make a flashable .zip for your rom:
If already made a zip for you guys , download it here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2t234w44dr2ck62
Now place your framework-res.apk into the zip under system/framework
And make sure to mount data and system before you flash it!
And also in the first screenshots you see i have the ICS - Softbuttons
In the default system theme there are some ugly system images for the buttons
So if you want to have ICS - Softbuttons images you have to edit your theme
or go to my thread and download some of my themes :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710742
Edit the Button order :
CoolCatGetHome said:
For changing locations of the home back menu etc keys go to status_bar.xml
Of systemui.apk and move the home_key or other one lines to other location of it
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- Credits :
- CoolCatGetHome
- Google - for Android
- Samsung - for Samsung Galaxy Ace
- NutellaBanane - for this guide and for providing the needed tools

Buttons - Settings :
If you want to edit your statusbar to bottom ( wich is already there without enabling the buttons )
Go to Tablet settings
There you will find new options for your Softbuttons
Enjoy and have fun !

Fixes :​
Your statusbar is not fully visible? ( Icons are shown dark and softbuttons also )
Try this :
- First go to tablet settings ans disable all softbuttons
- Now use your torch app ( CM7 one ) , a notification should pop up and your dark icons should be normal ( Notice you do not have to use your torch app , it just needs a new notification in the statusbar to fix the dark icons )
- Now you can enable the softbuttons again
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Your statusbar is completly black?
Try this :
- Set theme to system theme
- Reboot
- Reflash your modded framework-res.apk
- Reboot
- Change from system theme to another theme
- Done!
Try this (second solution for non transparent statusbar and transparent statusbar recommend!):
- Disable all softkeys under cyanogenmod settings -> tablet settings
- Use torch app ( activate torch app to fix the statusbar and deactivate then)
- Enable softbuttons again

Download Patches made for ROMS :
Flash this zips in recovery and don't forget to MOUNT SYSTEM !
Also after you applied the patches and you get some bugs look at my bug fixes above!
- Democracy-ROM
- Cyanogenmod 7.2.0 by TeamAdreno

Is this general tutorial to compile and decompile apk (not just framework-res.apk)?

pandu15 said:
Is this general tutorial to compile and decompile apk (not just framework-res.apk)?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQynXg8noM
you're welcome.

pandu15 said:
Is this general tutorial to compile and decompile apk (not just framework-res.apk)?
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yes normally it's general but it did this guide with those screenshots and every single step to make this guide " noob-proof "
But of course the part where i edit the xml is not part of the normal way to decompile and compile a apk

Shadow xD said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQynXg8noM
you're welcome.
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In my opinion for newbies apk manager is a way easier

For changing locations of the home back menu etc keys go to status_bar.xml
Of systemui.apk and move the home_key or other one lines to other location of it
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Can you please do it for the CM7.2 RC3 Based DEMOCRACY ROM which just came out?
please reply.
thanks.

Shadow xD said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQynXg8noM
you're welcome.
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Thanks dude
NutellaBanane said:
yes normally it's general but it did this guide with those screenshots and every single step to make this guide " noob-proof "
But of course the part where i edit the xml is not part of the normal way to decompile and compile a apk
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ok I'll try it later

CoolCatGetHome said:
For changing locations of the home back menu etc keys go to status_bar.xml
Of systemui.apk and move the home_key or other one lines to other location of it
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Added to OP

Ace King 34 said:
Can you please do it for the CM7.2 RC3 Based DEMOCRACY ROM which just came out?
please reply.
thanks.
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Will do it please upload the framework-res.apk from the rom
EDIT : you have to pull the framework-res.apk frome your system/framework folder.
If you just extract it from the rom it won't work
EDIT 2 : you also have to request a ics layouts with RIGHT clock from the democracy dev , if not the softkeys will overlap the center clock

Tnx
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can iget help i have no pc now my pc get cracked VGA card and not work can any one makes me soft key this my file http://db.tt/eMLnGgRR

It's easy tutorial for noob like me..
thanks dude now I can decompile and compile apk to get enter key for my mms.apk..

so good

NutellaBanane said:
Will do it please upload the framework-res.apk from the rom
EDIT : you have to pull the framework-res.apk frome your system/framework folder.
If you just extract it from the rom it won't work
EDIT 2 : you also have to request a ics layouts with RIGHT clock from the democracy dev , if not the softkeys will overlap the center clock
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To the one who wanted softbuttons on democracy , no answer from you? as you see i wrote something back then...

NutellaBanane said:
To the one who wanted softbuttons on democracy , no answer from you? as you see i wrote something back then...
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hihi. this is the link to framework-res.apk for democracy rom.
http://db.tt/1e1ZhQRV
Sent from here2there

Will no one can help me to make my softkey i have no pc now and i am need 10 days to repear it plz any one make it for me this file what u need
http://db.tt/eMLnGgRR
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How to enable usb mass storage and on-screen buttons in Android 4.x

How to enable usb mass storage and on-screen buttons in Android 4.x (Windows Users Only)
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UPDATE:
My new tool is out! Check it out, it does the work for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40031460#post40031460
A) How:
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It consists of editing some lines in framework-res.apk which you can extract from your ROM zip (/system/framework) or by using this command with adb (With phone connected via USB)
Code:
> adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk framework-res.apk
B) Tools:
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- Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 ( Me ) ==> http://www.mediafire.com/?j6ndniep6h8iwch
- XML Editor. I recommend FirstObject XML Editor (Freeware) ==> http://www.firstobject.com/dn_editor.htm
- Java Development Kit ==> http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
C) Steps:
=======
Video Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V-Ukles6w0
1 - Download and extract Framework Toolkit, then place your framework-res.apk inside [place-apk-here-for-modding] folder.
2 - Run Apk-Multi-Tool.bat as administrator, press any key to enter options menu, then use option (9) to decompile the apk
3 - Head to [projects] folder > res
4 -
a) Enabling USB Mass Storage:
- Now you are in [res] folder, go to [xml] folder, open [storage_list.xml] with an xml editor
- The 4th line looks like this:
Code:
<storage android:mountPoint="/storage/sdcard0" android:storageDescription="@string/storage_sd_card" android:primary="true" android:removable="true" android:maxFileSize="4096" />
Replace it with the following line:
Code:
<storage android:mountPoint="/storage/sdcard0" android:storageDescription="@string/storage_sd_card" android:primary="true" android:removable="true" android:allowMassStorage="true" android:maxFileSize="4096" />
- Save and go back to [res] folder
b) Enabling On-screen Buttons:
- Now you are in [res] folder, go to [values] folder
- Open bools.xml and look for the following line:
Code:
<bool name="config_showNavigationBar">[COLOR=Red]false[/COLOR]</bool>
Replace false with true, the new line should look like this:
Code:
<bool name="config_showNavigationBar">[COLOR=Green]true[/COLOR]</bool>
;; ;; Now navigation bar is enabled, we can change the bar size by editing [dimens.xml] in the same folder ;; ;;
- To do so, edit lines 14 and 16, set the dip to whatever you like
Example (17 dip):
14. <dimen name="navigation_bar_height">17.0dip</dimen>
15. <dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">48.0dip</dimen>
16. <dimen name="navigation_bar_width">17.0dip</dimen>
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You can skip line 15, it does not matter
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5 - Save and exit, go back to main folder, re-open Apk-Multi-Tool.bat, this time use option 11 to compile the edited apk
6 - After it's done compiling it will ask you if you want to add some more files, reply with n
7 - Close Apk-Multi-Tool, run Create_zip.bat as administrator, read on-screen instructions it's very simple
8 - After it's done successfully you can collect your flash-able zip from [final-zip-here] folder
9 - Move the zip to your sd card and flash it via CWM Recovery, reboot, if you enabled USB Mass Storage make sure to change connection
method from MTP to Mass Storage in System Settings
10 - Use ##Cleanup.bat to cleanup all folders (Important if you want to use it again)
Important Do NOT use this toolkit with any other apk, just framework apk
#####################################################################################################################
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Credits:
\\\\\\\\\\\\
My Toolkit includes Apk-Multi-Tool written by raziel23x ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
Zip creator script was written by me

Does this work on CM9/10? Of course it does!
Leave your comments below and hit thanks if I helped you :good: :cyclops:

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Zizo950 said:
i have error
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You have to insall Java Development Kit on your machine
Here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-se-jdk-7-download-432154.html
Update: Don't forget to add Java to PATH variable
Here's how to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ZO_NaAOfU

Themike_10452 said:
You have to insall Java Development Kit on your machine
Here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-se-jdk-7-download-432154.html
Update: Don't forget to add Java to PATH variable
Here's how to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ZO_NaAOfU
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Thank You Is Work Good

Zizo950 said:
Thank You Is Work Good
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I'm glad to hear it

Solved

Saingpor said:
I got bootloops after flashing update_CWM.zip !
Do i need to sign that apk before make a flashable.zip ?
Or can you give some idea ?
I only try to enable OSB ! ( Stock ICS 4.0.4 ) ( 4.1.B.631)
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Just follow the video instructions (link in post) and you shouldn't face any problems, the steps include signing the APK and everything,
I use this script myself and no problems. If you have any further problems or questions just let me know, I'll be happy to help.
You can send me your framework-res.apk if you want me to mod it for you.

Well I've released an automated tool to do the job a while ago please check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224784
it supports android 4.0 4.1 & 4.2
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

auto rotate lockscreen
i try this method to change my xperia sola JB A.1.100 framework-res.apk
to make auto rotate lockscreen like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525045
after compiling (step 6), i got system_framework-res.apk and the size is same with the original,about 13Mb
but after i run Create_zip.bat, the flashable zip size only 6Mb.
after i flash from CWM, my phone stuck at bootscreen
is it normal that the file size change?
i try alot of method to decompile/compile framework-rest.apk and always stuck at bootscreen

deyanti01 said:
i try this method to change my xperia sola JB A.1.100 framework-res.apk
to make auto rotate lockscreen like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525045
after compiling (step 6), i got system_framework-res.apk and the size is same with the original,about 13Mb
but after i run Create_zip.bat, the flashable zip size only 6Mb.
after i flash from CWM, my phone stuck at bootscreen
is it normal that the file size change?
i try alot of method to decompile/compile framework-rest.apk and always stuck at bootscreen
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the file size of the apk should become smaller yes
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

deyanti01 said:
i try this method to change my xperia sola JB A.1.100 framework-res.apk
to make auto rotate lockscreen like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525045
after compiling (step 6), i got system_framework-res.apk and the size is same with the original,about 13Mb
but after i run Create_zip.bat, the flashable zip size only 6Mb.
after i flash from CWM, my phone stuck at bootscreen
is it normal that the file size change?
i try alot of method to decompile/compile framework-rest.apk and always stuck at bootscreen
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if your ROM is odexed this won't work because the apk needs to be signed with the original build key. so this method only works for deodexed ROMs.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

[TUTORIAL][SAMMY][JB] Theme Your Statusbar On Your Own

CREDITS ARE NECESSARY
A GUIDE TO THEME STATUSBAR IN A REALLY GOOD WAY (FOR SAMSUNG PHONES)
NOTE I WONT PROVIDE ANY SCREENIES FOR EVERY LINE!! -IT WOULD BE A GOOD CHALLENGE TO THEMERS
FIRSTLY BEFORE ANYTHING REMEMBER THIS IS AN ARGB FORMATTING FOR HEX CODING OF COLOURS
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I won’t show you HOW to do it I’ll just navigate WHAT files BELONG to WHAT
A Simple Example What I have themed
LET'S START
So List of Things you need
- SystemUI.apk (of your desired ROM)
- Framework-res.apk (of your desired ROM)
- Creativity (of your OWN MIND)
- APKTOOL (Apkmanager, ApkMulti-tool etc)
- Patience and Understanding
Copy your framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk to your APKTOOL folder
Open cmd change directory (CD) to APKTOOL folder
Write this in cmd now
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
Decompile SystemUI.apk
Code:
apktool d SystemUI.apk
Navigate yourself to the Folder in APKTOOL folder … i.e. SystemUI
Go to /res/drawable-hdpi
We’ll start with editing the PULLDOWN BAR – NORMAL and PRESSED
This belongs to
tw_status_bar_close_off (NORMAL)
and
tw_status_bar_close_on” (PRESSED)
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Then if you have a dual-Sim phone (just like my Grand)
You may change the SIM Switcher Backgrounds
“quick_panel_btn_default_normal.9.png”
and
“quick_panel_btn_default_press.9.png”
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Now let’s come to Notification Expanded Background
There’s a notification_panel_bg.9.png IMG… just delete it and paste the image you want to put in background
AS
notification_panel_bg.png (Height and width should be by your phone’s resolution)
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Now moving on to the BRIGHTNESS SLIDER ICON & BACKGROUND
This is the icon name
ic_sysbar_brightness.png
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CONTINUED ON NEXT POST ​

For Background Navigate to – /res/layout
Open this file with notepad++
tw_status_bar_expanded.xml
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(For dual phones)
tw_status_bar_expanded_dual.xml
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Find (ctrl+f)
Code:
android:id="@id/brightness_controller"
Now you have to options … you can use directly COLOR (#argb)
USE HEX COLOR CODE TO SIMPLY CHANGE the BACKGROUND COLOUR
Edit
Code:
android:background=”#FF1e1e1e”
to ANY HEX COLOR CODE YOU WANT
OR Redirect it to an image by changing the HEX COLOR code to
Code:
android:background="@drawable/brightness_slider"
and paste your brightness_slider background of 480x56px (varies on different resolution – divide 480 by 1.5 and 56 by 1.5 for MDPI)
To drawable-hdpi
NEXT IS HEADER of the NOTIFICATION BAR (Might be the most wanted Editing)
Navigate to res/layout
tw_statusbar_expanded_header.xml
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Probably the SECOND line of the XML would be for background (MAY VARY TO OTHER XMLS)
Change the
Code:
android:background="#ff000000"
to a color code of your choice or simply redirect it to an image
by changing the HEX code to
Code:
android:background="@drawable/notification_header_bg_exp"
and put your image file of 407x52 with the name
notification_header_bg_exp.png in drawable-hdpi
Now LETS move on to Some Small Changes
Navigate to res/Values
Open Colors.xml
Change HEX CODE for CLEAR BUTTON TEXT
Code:
<color name="tw_status_bar_clear_btn_text">#ff000000</color>
Open drawables.xml
Change the HEX CODE for HEADER OF STATUSBAR BACKGROUND
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#ffffffff</item>
Change the HEX CODE for NOTIFICATIONs BACKGROUND
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="tw_notification_background_null">#ffffffff</item>
<item type="drawable" name="tw_notification_background_pressed">#ff6b6b6b</item>
THAT'S ALL FOR SYSTEMUI.APK
Compile SystemUI.apk
Code:
apktool b SystemUI
then
Copy the META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml from original to the new APK using WINRAR/7-zip
​​Lets go to framework ... CONT on NEXT POST

Decompile framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
Navigate to res/values/styles.xml
FIND
Code:
<style name="TextAppearance.StatusBar.EventContent" parent="@style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.EventContent">
Change the HEX code of <item name="android:textColor">#ffffffff</item> to your CHOICE Color
Probably the next line would be
Code:
<style name="TextAppearance.StatusBar.EventContent.Title" parent="@style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.EventContent.Title">
Change the HEX code of <item name="android:textColor">#ffffffff to your CHOICE Color
Okay so, let’s move on the Notification bar COMMON icons ( missed calls etc)
you would find some files related
Code:
stat_notify_*.png
change them for their respective icons
Recompile the framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool b framework-res
Copy the META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml from original to the new APK using WINRAR/7-zip
So That's It for now .... Thanks and Regards ​

Great guide bro, but should be in themes n apps section
Chotudevil says

chotu222 said:
Great guide bro, but should be in themes n apps section
Chotudevil says
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Oops my mistake. .. let the MOD Move the Thread

This is preety good concept
But I am confused with how should I start... I hav downloaded apkmultitool
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awesome tutorial.

Resonance28295 said:
This is preety good concept
But I am confused with how should I start... I hav downloaded apkmultitool
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 2
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Open multi tool ... install framework-res.apk
decompile system ui.apk
decompile framework-res.apk
start your work

very very good tutorial ...
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Can anyone make a sony xperia theme for galaxy grand (I mean original same as xperia z or sl) Thnx in advance!
:fingers-crossed:

Thanks !

[compilation][guide] battery icon pack!

[TUTORIAL][GUIDE][BATTERY ICON PACKS COMPILATION]​
Assalamualaikum and hi everyone...
i make this thread for compilation of battery icon pack
you can download it from attachment at 1st, 2nd and 3rd post
Note: those icon packs are not flashable..you need to extract them and put to your framework-res.apk
screenshot for compilation of battery icon packs
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GUIDE
This guide is about how to change battery icon and make it changing by 1% and continuously increasing animation by 1% while charging.
Actually this is very simple guide and many of you already know this.
Some of roms out there already have this animation so this guide is for users of rom that not have this animated battery icon.
Note: Since it is a flow animation so i don't know how to show you..i just upload some screenshots
I'm not responsible for any damage done to your phone.
Use at your own risk!
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things needed:-
1. knowledge about how to decompile and recompile apk files
2. APKTool
3. framework-res.apk of your rom
4. XML editor
5. XML file that i attached at the attachment
6. PNG icon (download it at attachment or you can choose your own)
Make sure you make a back up for your current framework-res.apk
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steps:-
1. download my xml file that i attached at the attachment
2. take out framework-res.apk from your device system and decompile it
3. copy downloaded xml files and go to folder framework-res/res/drawable paste and replace there
4. next put png image i attached or choose your own png to framework-res/res/drawable-ldpi
5. recompile framework-res.apk and push to your system
6. Done! (try to put charger to see whether charging animation working or not)
IF ABOVE STEPS NOT WORKING TRY THIS!
steps:-
1. download xml file that i attached at the attachment
2. take out framework-res.apk from your device system and decompile it
3. go to framework-res/res/drawable
4. open stat_sys_battery.xml with xml editor
5. find this line and delete all text below that
Code:
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
6. open stat_sys_battery.xml file that i attached and copy text inside it starting from
Code:
<item android:drawable="@drawable/stat_sys_battery_0" android:maxLevel="0" />
until the end of text and paste it below text at step no 5. (take note about lines and alignment)
7. save that xml file
8. next open stat_sys_battery_charge.xml in your drawable folder
9. find this line and delete all text below that
Code:
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
10. open stat_sys_battery_charge.xml that i attached and copy text inside it starting from
Code:
<item android:duration="1500" android:drawable="@drawable/stat_sys_battery_charge_anim0" />
until the end of text and paste it below line at step no 9. (i can't put here because they too long)
11. save both xml files
12. next put png image i attached or choose your own png to framework-res/res/drawable-ldpi
13. recompile framework-res.apk and push to your system
14. Done! (try to put charger to see whether charging animation working or not)
Credit:
-Google
-creator of those png icon
Sorry for my bad english

more battery icon packs

more battery icon packs

nice...
can i put it up in my upcoming website???

Blaze said:
can i put it up in my upcoming website???
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Sure!!! and don't forget to give me link to that website,,,

Hey ! all is Good! Very Nice !
Will Try And Report !

it's not work on stock DXLF2 rom.
but it can work on CREED v4 rom.
can u tell me the problem?

fajarfuad said:
it's not work on stock DXLF2 rom.
but it can work on CREED v4 rom.
can u tell me the problem?
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stock odex or deodex? this mode will not work on stock odex? but for stock deodex i'm not sure working or not

Asmy Yuh said:
stock odex or deodex? this mode will not work on stock odex? but for stock deodex i'm not sure working or not
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my stock rom is deodex. but it still not working :'(

fajarfuad said:
my stock rom is deodex. but it still not working :'(
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i'll check it and report

fajarfuad said:
it's not work on stock DXLF2 rom.
but it can work on CREED v4 rom.
can u tell me the problem?
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i have try this mode on stock deodex DXLL1 and it works..

Asmy Yuh said:
i have try this mode on stock deodex DXLL1 and it works..
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really?
can you tell me step by step when decompiling and compiling framework-res.apk ?
i'm confused.
thanks before

fajarfuad said:
really?
can you tell me step by step when decompiling and compiling framework-res.apk ?
i'm confused.
thanks before
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do u really know how to recompile and decompile?
did u copy META-INF folder from original framework-res.apk?

Asmy Yuh said:
do u really know how to recompile and decompile?
did u copy META-INF folder from original framework-res.apk?
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i'm sure i following the guide to decompile and recompile with apktool.
and i'm succes to decompile original framework-res.apk and edit this.
when i recompile. it says...
W: couldn't find sources
I: checking wheter resources has changed . . .
I: building resources . . .
Warning: AndroidManifest.xml already defines minSdkVersion (bla. . .bla. . .)
is this normal?
but build and dist folder was appear..

fajarfuad said:
i'm sure i following the guide to decompile and recompile with apktool.
and i'm succes to decompile original framework-res.apk and edit this.
when i recompile. it says...
W: couldn't find sources
I: checking wheter resources has changed . . .
I: building resources . . .
Warning: AndroidManifest.xml already defines minSdkVersion (bla. . .bla. . .)
is this normal?
but build and dist folder was appear..
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after that did u copy META-INF folder from original framework to modified framework?

Asmy Yuh said:
after that did u copy META-INF folder from original framework to modified framework?
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so i must copy META-INF folder from original framework to build folder?

fajarfuad said:
so i must copy META-INF folder from original framework to build folder?
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YES! copy META-INF folder to modified framework-res.apk

Asmy Yuh said:
YES! copy META-INF folder to modified framework-res.apk
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okay, i will try it
thank you very much.

dosen't work here

test
#Luan said:
dosen't work here
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thanks, i'm test