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[Q] Dialer font color - where?

I want to change the color font in the phone keypad.
Decompile htcdialer (apktool) but I can not find section where to declare this color.
I have black, I want white....
Anyone knows where it changes?
Help

Oki ... i find section:
styles.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<resources>
<style name="text_style_dialer_button_number">
<item name="android:textSize">27.0sp</item>
<item name="android:textColor">@color/color_255_255_255</item> === (was 0 0 0)
but apktool shows errors:
DEcompilation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6KPpl389qk
Compilation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf5dNPujyYQ
orginal APK file is here:
http://hotfile.com/dl/112060127/881b...ialer.apk.html
1. decompile and compile the same file (no change) and again shows errors...
WHY?
2. Why go to 1.apk in framework folder ??? (screen)
3. what should be in this folder?

As I wrote you via PM, it is not enough to change that value, there are 3 and you also need to adjust the shadow colors. Compilation errors are due to using a themed apk, compile with stock and then insert your needed png`s. You also need to adjust button and dialer icon colors.

No .... stock file generated the same errors. :/
look:
http://hotfile.com/dl/112066339/865f241/HtcDialer.apk.html
This is stock file. Try decompile and you see erros :/
This file extract of Gingerbread ([ROM] Android Revolution HD 4.0 β 4)

draxterix said:
Oki ... i find section:
styles.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<resources>
<style name="text_style_dialer_button_number">
<item name="android:textSize">27.0sp</item>
<item name="android:textColor">@color/color_255_255_255</item> === (was 0 0 0)
but apktool shows errors:
DEcompilation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6KPpl389qk
Compilation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf5dNPujyYQ
orginal APK file is here:
http://hotfile.com/dl/112060127/881b...ialer.apk.html
1. decompile and compile the same file (no change) and again shows errors...
WHY?
2. Why go to 1.apk in framework folder ??? (screen)
3. what should be in this folder?
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For starters you are editing the wrong styles.xml file. The DHD you need to edit the styles.xml in /values-hdpi
My guess is you don't have the supported framework and that you are not editing a stock untouched .apk. I can't see your error messages from your youtube video.

[Tutorial] Decompile/Recompile APKs

Complete guide on how to Decompile/Recompile Apks with APKTOOL
This Tutorial is for Windows Only
Apktool and all .bat files outlined in this tutorial have been uploaded here for your convenience
Requirements
- 7zip / Winrar (or similar)
- Apktool - (Package link above)
Notes
- I use .bat file to make the whole process alot quicker ...
- Copying Apktool files (aapt.exe, apktool.bat, apktool.jar, baksmali.jar, zipalign.exe) into C:/windows will allow you to use the .bat files anywhere on your computer without the need for apktool in the same directory
Step 1 - First you need to install the framework files so the apktool can use them to decompile other apks in the rom that depend on the framework
- Make a text document and rename it "Install Framework.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code
Code:
CMD /K apktool if framework-res.apk
- with your framework-res.apk in the folder run the Install Framework.bat file and it should output
Code:
Framework installed to: C:\Users\USER\apktool\framework\1.apk
Step 2 - Decompiling (we will be decompiling framework-res.apk in this tutorial)
- First make a copy of the apk you wish to decompile and name it backup.apk (this will be used later)
- Make a text document and rename it "Decompile.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code (replace the "framework-res.apk" with the name of the apk you wish to decompile)
Code:
CMD /K apktool d framework-res.apk
- with your apk in the same folder run the Decompile.bat file and it create a folder that you can edit as you see fit
Step 3 - Recompiling (we will be Recompiling framework-res.apk in this tutorial)
- Make a text document and rename it "Compile.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code (replace the "framework-res.apk" with the name of the apk you wish to recompile)
Code:
del almostdone.apk
CMD /K apktool b framework-res almostdone.apk
- Run the Compile.bat file and it create an apk called almostdone.apk (if you get errors you most likely made a change which broke the apk)
- Open both almostdone.apk and backup with 7zip or Winrar
- Drag all the contents of almostdone.apk except for AndroidManifest.xml into backup.apk and replace existing files
- Now make a text document and rename it "Zipalign.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code (replace the "framework-res.apk" with the name of the apk you wish to recompile)
Code:
del framework-res.apk
zipalign.exe -v 4 backup.apk framework-res.apk
- Run the Zipalign.bat file and it create the finished apk

Nice one :good:, but i think very few takers in our forum. I was also thinking about posting on ROM Porting, but there are many guides already out there .

yeah ... seems so.... iv'e tryed porting myself ... never got it booting ...

[HOW TO] MOD Files with APKTool

APKTool.zip (with Signed Files & Tools) has these files inside...
_____________________________________________________
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - framework-res (4.1.1)
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - SystemUI (4.1.1)
! Instructions + Info.txt
! Tool - 7-Zip v9.20 installer.exe
! Tool - Notepad++ 6.2.3 installer.exe
aapt.exe (from Android SDK Files {adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools}) Android SDK
apktool.jar (APKTool v1.5.1 - Newest Release 12-28-2012) APKTool
*** Works on Windows x86 32 bit (NOT Tested on 64 bit)
Must have installed on Windows
__________________________
Java {I use Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.10} Java 32bit
Notepad++ {Editing tool}
7-Zip (or WinRAR)
! Instructions + Info on Post #2
Download : APKTool.zip
Other Similar Helpful Links (that relate)...
Link #1- [How To] Use and install APKtool (v6ser)
Link #2- [How To} Setup use APKtool (RMarkwald)
Update: I check on this thread only once a week to answer questions. So be patient.

! Instructions + Info
NOTES
__________________________________________________________________
*** to "ADD Back SIGNED Files", open up newly created .apk with 7-Zip (or WinRAR) and add in (META-INF folder + AndroidManifest.xml)
.apk NEED'S to be SIGNED, .jar DOESN'T
Doesn't matter which set is used, as long as they are a MATCHING SET. (META-INF folder + AndroidManifest.xml)
APKTOOL LINES Explained
__________________________________________________________________
LINE apktool if framework-res.apk (Creates this file... C:\Documents and Settings\{your username}\apktool\framework\1.apk)
-that created "1.apk" file has "resources.arsc" inside.
-It's only Needed to run 1st time to register file with APKTool
LINE apktool d {file name} (De-Compiles to {file named folder -".apk" or +".out"})
LINE apktool b {folder name} (Compiles to {folder name}\dist)
Instructions : How to Use Apktool
__________________________________________________________________
1. Extract the "APKTool.zip" file to C:\ so that it looks this C:\APKTool
2. Extract "framework-res.apk" from your ROM's "system\framework" folder & put file into C:\APKTool
3. Copy any file(s) to edit to your C:\APKTool folder {xxx.apk, xxx.jar}
4. In Windows, get to your CMD box (in WinXP - Start Menu - Run - CMD)
CD:\apktool
apktool if framework-res.apk
{Example #1 - Editing framework-res.apk}
________________________________________
apktool d framework-res.apk
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b framework-res
...{add back SIGNED Files}
{Example #2 - Editing SystemUI.apk}
___________________________________
apktool d systemui.apk
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b systemui
...{add back SIGNED Files}
{Example #3 - Editing android.policy.jar}
_________________________________________
apktool d android.policy.jar
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b android.policy.jar.out
{Example #4 - Editing services.jar}
___________________________________
apktool d services.jar
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b services.jar.out
5. Finished !

I created this thread, as to not clutter up a ROM that I posted. Now I can help others who use it here!

ktmdave7 said:
APKTool.zip (with Signed Files & Tools) has these files inside...
_____________________________________________________
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - framework-res (4.1.1)
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - SystemUI (4.1.1)
! Instructions + Info.txt
! Tool - 7-Zip v9.20 installer.exe
! Tool - Notepad++ 6.2.3 installer.exe
aapt.exe (from Android SDK Files {adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools}) Android SDK
apktool.jar (APKTool v1.5.1 - Newest Release 12-28-2012) APKTool
*** Works on Windows x86 32 bit (NOT Tested on 64 bit)
Must have installed on Windows
__________________________
Java {I use Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.10} Java 32bit
Notepad++ {Editing tool}
7-Zip (or WinRAR)
! Instructions + Info on Post #2
Download : APKTool.zip
Other Similar Helpful Links (that relate)...
Link #1- [How To] Use and install APKtool (v6ser)
Link #2- [How To} Setup use APKtool (RMarkwald)
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Thanks for this. Maybe people will stop demanding so much and start to experiment and learn themselves....

Thanks, I've been having trouble using apkmanager and needed to get a good setup with apktools for editing framework. I'll give this a go and a very special thanks for the instructions!
Noellenchris

Ok, for me I have to type apktool.jar d framework-res.apk and then I edited \values\arrays.xml and when I type apktool.jar b framework-res it created a build/apk folder but it is empty... Any ideas? I was trying jovy's tethering mod. I also ran aptool.jar if framework-res.apk first and verified the user folder was created with a file called 1.apk. Probably a noob question and I apologize in advance.
I have also previously reinstalled JRE for both normal and x64 versions plus ensured they are added to my path environment. I also added a JAVA_HOME entry and added the path in the values to my JRE path. Hmmm....that's about it I guess for now.
Thanks

dude thanks so much.
i needed someone to hold my hand through this. ill try it once im off work.

when I use this tool on (Windows XP 32bit), I get "Build" folder, when it tries to Compile (and it can be empty, if it tried to compile and got interrupted, or possibly a error)
I usually delete these 2 folders (build + dist)... (if they are there) right before a Re-compile.
\build = project folder of Re-compiling.
\dist = project Newly created .apk (or .jar) file goes.
Working with APKTool is easy... but you learn the most by using a lot and testing it yourself. I try many different methods and recheck the file if did 1 way, then I try another way and see if any thing is changed by another method (lots of comparing and confidence builds this way) Something that is tuff to explain in Text and in Instructions, but eventually, you have confidence in file comparisons and makes sense then.
*** Sometimes I see different Text words, that seam like could be error (but to me Error text, is when the CMD box filles with much extra TEXT and you can tell it messed up... NOT just 1 text line of code)

noellenchris said:
Ok, for me I have to type apktool.jar d framework-res.apk and then I edited \values\arrays.xml and when I type apktool.jar b framework-res it created a build/apk folder but it is empty... Any ideas? I was trying jovy's tethering mod. I also ran aptool.jar if framework-res.apk first and verified the user folder was created with a file called 1.apk. Probably a noob question and I apologize in advance.
I have also previously reinstalled JRE for both normal and x64 versions plus ensured they are added to my path environment. I also added a JAVA_HOME entry and added the path in the values to my JRE path. Hmmm....that's about it I guess for now.
Thanks
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Found my issue, my edit on the arrays.xml was bad, I kept forgetting to add a /> at the end of the edit. duh. Glad it didn't compile and I ended up with some crazy errors on my phone... Lesson learned.
Noellenchris

I cant delete files from folder-apktool after decompile, compile, give permission but dont cant delete.I on win 8.How delete

very useful. Thanks!

[MOD][TUTORIAL] Customize NavigationBar height

Hello,
In this tutorial I´ll show you how to change the height of your NavBar.
This Tutorial works for any Rom!
Requirements
Text-Editor, e.g. Notepad++
WinRar/WinZip/Bandzip
Apktool (Download)
installed Java (Download)
JDK (Download)
root on your Nexus 4
a FileManager like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer
your framework-res.apk
some Cmd experience (just a little)
.. and some time/nerves
.. let´s go
Before getting started, make a Nandroid Backup (if you get Bootoop etc)!
The decompliling:
First you need to create a new folder like "C:\apktool". Download Apktool and extract the files to C:\apktool
copy your framework-res.apk to C:\apktool
open Cmd
navigate to your apktool (with "cd C:\apktool")
type in: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk [enter] (...installation of your framework)
type in: java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk [enter]
finished!
Now you should have a new folder named framework-res. That´s your decompiled framework-res.apk.
The customizing of your NavBar height:
Navigate to /res/values
open dimens.xml in your Text-Editor
search the 3 lines which include navigation_bar_height, navigation_bar_height_landscape, und navigation_bar_width
type in your desired dpi number (for default it´s 48dpi)
CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width.
If you got that, save!
The (Re-)compiling:
Cmd (if you have not left it open, you must navigate again to C:\apktool
type in: java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res [enter]
The newly compiled framework-res.apk is located in C:\apktool\framework-res\dist
CAUTION: Copy the META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml from your old framework-res.apk to your newly compiled one! Otherwise you´ll get Bootloop.
Now copy your framework-res.apk with a file manager to /system/framework. After that reboot immediately!
Finished! Have fun with your smaller/higher NavBar.
If there are some question, ask in this thread, I´ll help you as good as possible. Please don´t write me PM´s with support requests.
The "small-print":
Neither XDA-Developers.com, nor me are responible for any damages on your device!

I'm pretty sure this is the same for changing your Navigation Bar white or any color you want?
But instead I think its the navbar.xml that you need to edit correct?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Right. But maybe it's in SysUI.apk, I don't know right now.
~ via Nexus

Flextrick said:
Hello,
In this tutorial I´ll show you how to change the height of your NavBar.
This Tutorial works for any Rom!
Requirements
Text-Editor, e.g. Notepad++
WinRar/WinZip/Bandzip
Apktool (Download)
installed Java (Download)
JDK (Download)
root on your Nexus 4
a FileManager like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer
your framework-res.apk
some Cmd experience (just a little)
.. and some time/nerves
.. let´s go
Before getting started, make a Nandroid Backup (if you get Bootoop etc)!
The decompliling:
First you need to create a new folder like "C:\apktool". Download Apktool and extract the files to C:\apktool
copy your framework-res.apk to C:\apktool
open Cmd
navigate to your apktool (with "cd C:\apktool")
type in: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk [enter] (...installation of your framework)
type in: java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk [enter]
finished!
Now you should have a new folder named framework-res. That´s your decompiled framework-res.apk.
The customizing of your NavBar height:
Navigate to /res/values
open dimens.xml in your Text-Editor
search the 3 lines which include navigation_bar_height, navigation_bar_height_landscape, und navigation_bar_width
type in your desired dpi number (for default it´s 48dpi)
CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width.
If you got that, save!
The (Re-)compiling:
Cmd (if you have not left it open, you must navigate again to C:\apktool
type in: java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res [enter]
The newly compiled framework-res.apk is located in C:\apktool\framework-res\dist
CAUTION: Copy the META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml from your old framework-res.apk to your newly compiled one! Otherwise you´ll get Bootloop.
Now copy your framework-res.apk with a file manager to /system/framework. After that reboot immediately!
Finished! Have fun with your smaller/higher NavBar.
If there are some question, ask in this thread, I´ll help you as good as possible. Please don´t write me PM´s with support requests.
The "small-print":
Neither XDA-Developers.com, nor me are responible for any damages on your device!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks dude!
"CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width."
What's the scale? I set 36dpi both on height and landsape_hight, what's the width should I do? And I want the background of navigation to more smaller...

First of all, please delete fullquote Second: Proportion is like 48:42=36:x (x is width, just calculate). And third: Which background do you mean?
~ via Nexus

Hello,
if somebody is interested: I built a graphical Apktool for easier modding. Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326604
~ via Nexus

I am attempting this but its not working.
I have apktool, java, and JDK installed.
When I run the commands I get this...
Code:
c:\apktool>java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources:
spec=0x01080294 drawable/ic_ab_back_holo_dark, config=-xhdpi
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:65)
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:58)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:196)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:165
)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:130)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:10
5)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:82)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:39)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.installFramework(AndrolibResource
s.java:384)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.installFramework(Androlib.java:365)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdInstallFramework(Main.java:193)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:69)
c:\apktool>java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk
I: Loading resource table...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources:
spec=0x01080294 drawable/ic_ab_back_holo_dark, config=-xhdpi
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:65)
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:58)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:196)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:165
)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:130)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:10
5)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:82)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibRes
ources.java:315)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.jav
a:50)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.jav
a:43)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:44)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.getResTable(ApkDecoder.java:148)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:98)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
c:\apktool>
Any help would be great.
Or if someone wants to set my dpi to 24 that would be great as well. 24/24/24
framework-res.apk

Hello, I see. Maybe you should try this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755243

I created an AndroidApktool, which makes it easier to mod your files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326604
It helps you in this Tutorial much, too.

How do you move the old META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml into the new apk after it's already compiled?

With WinRar or 7zip etc.

I followed every step and I end up with same as paperecho, empty framework-res folder.

Do you get the same error as he?

Is it possible to set the alignment of the softkeys to the left side (especially for the Nexus 7/10)?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

It's possible for sure, but I don't know how. Ive got no experience with tablets, sorry.

I'm also finished with empty folder framework-res..

Maybe you guys should download the newest apktool version and replace it with the one in my folder. I think this should solve your problem

Does anyone know what values they use to make the softkeys stay vertical when the phone is in landscape mode? I'm trying to do that with my tablets. Thanks

Works Great Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Kitkat

In Android L, it didn't work in type in "java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk" & "java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk"...

[Guide] How to hide actionbar header on Android applications - The Gray bar

This guide is simple for the design of your application , hide the action bar header in the app inventor project apk
What is need?
1) Apktool Multi Toll installed and configure on PC with java supports installed to decompile see more here
2) Notepad++ or other editor XML codes
3) The " your application.apk to decompile
4) Codes to add
5) knowledge compile and decompile and sign application
On apktool folder put your apk on folder place-apk-here-for-modding
example: C:\Users\\APK-Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding
1) Now Run script.bat
2) Select your apk type on make you decision the code 24
3) Now decompile typing code 9 and wait finish (don't close cmd screen)
Important keep always open apktool script.bat during the all process.
4)Now select on project folder the AndroidManifest.xml and open it with notepad++
5) Put this line code to resise your screen mode between the last line <uses-permission and before <application android: label .
<supports-screens android:resizeable="false" android:smallScreens="true" android:normalScreens="true" android:largeScreens="true" android:anyDensity="false" />
The code will look like this
Code:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
[COLOR="Blue"] <supports-screens android:resizeable="false" android:smallScreens="true" android:normalScreens="true" android:largeScreens="true" android:anyDensity="false" />[/COLOR]
<application android:label="myappname" android:icon="@drawable/ya" android:debuggable="false">
Now go to hide the action bar " grey bar header"
Put this code android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Black.NoTitleBar" inside the < application after android:label and to left android:icon setup.
The code will look like this
Code:
<application android:label="myapp" [COLOR="blue"]android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Black.NoTitleBar"[/COLOR] android:icon="@drawable/ya" android:debuggable="false">
6) Now returns on apktool script.bat and type 12 to compile your apk. On next screen choice mode compilation line "Type Input 1 - 4:" type 1 to create an unsigned apk using the keep folder
Pay attencion on instructions when apktool stopped !
7) Now open up keep folder and delete and everything modified like of PNG, xmls, smali etc.... in this case you must be delete Androidmanifest.xml and resources. arsc files
8) Return on apktool screen and type enter to compile apk
When finished type 13 to sign your apk
Your apk compiled and modified ill be on place-apk-here-for-modding folder with name signed_"etc..."apk
Enjoy!!