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Modified status bar icons

I found this pack titled iphonestatusbar.zip and it changes your status bar icons with ones that look more like an i phone.
Well i liked the look of Dark and Blue on silver so much i decided to extract my files from framework-res.apk / res / drawable-mdpi / and change a bunch more.
to make these work i pulled/copied my framework-res.apk from my phone.
replaced the existing icons with the modified ones
then pushed the framework-res.apk and reboot the phone.
it works great..

Interesting
Thanks for the info

Any tutorial for noobs?

Thats pretty cool.

pera987 said:
Any tutorial for noobs?
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Yeah we need it. please..

You guys could get ninjamorph pick the framework change pictures then finish the project restart, voila!
I'll give you guys the guide I used after school
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Its okay, but rather stay with the android look

Beaut icons,status bar look nice

i like to try this but,,don't know how.. ;p
any simple tutor for lowbies?? XD

UOT Kitchen

Hello people. I'm seeing alot of battery mod threads but if you want a little more customisation head over to the UOT kitchen and bake your own framework/system ui.
I did it yesterday and it worked perfectly. You just need clockwork recovery and your away.
Link : http://uot.dakra.lt/
Be sure to head over to this thread and hit thanks. Mendozinas put in alot of work :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990829
I'm just putting this out there for people new to android or that don't know about the kitchen.
Its a great tool!
Enjoy!

Great heads up, i see ti now works with stock ROM's as well, wish they would add the CRT effect though.

this is a good website but unfortunately all that it changes for me is the battery icon and nothing else on status bar or notification area, i am confused whats up with it, its not just this its every theme i try to install does the same

well, the main prob with kitchen and our phones (S series and S2 too) is Touchwizz.
modifications via kitchen only affect framework-res.apk ;touchwizz needs modifications on twframework too.
knowing this, you can still use kitchen for :
-battery icons.
-notification icons
-glowing (at least for sliders bars and a part of the pop-up windows IF they aren't managed by twframework ).
haven't tried mods on status bars yet with my S2 but they were ok with my old galaxy S so it's probably the same.
P.S :
as always with themes, don't forget to wipe cache and dalvik cache after applying it viaCWM
hope it helps

Can someone provide me framework-res.apk and systemui.apk from stock KE7? Thanks.

How to submit it? I selected what I needed, uploaded framework-res.apk and systemui.apk but when I click Submit button nothing happens!
OK, I figured it out. But I can't select 'Transparent Status Bar' only, I don't want any modifications on status bar but just to make it Transparent! Maybe it's not allowed!

ithehappy said:
How to submit it? I selected what I needed, uploaded framework-res.apk and systemui.apk but when I click Submit button nothing happens!
OK, I figured it out. But I can't select 'Transparent Status Bar' only, I don't want any modifications on status bar but just to make it Transparent! Maybe it's not allowed!
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Can you choose status bar then not put a tick in the box for icons?
That should work.

esk02k said:
Can you choose status bar then not put a tick in the box for icons?
That should work.
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It's working now
Well the Transparent Bar is not working for me. Just for me I just selected only Transparent Bar and nothing else, but it's the same damn black status bar in the end

Try with ADW launcher for the transparent statusbar and disable wallpaper hack

Hey all,
Just having an issue with UOT kitchen ever since I flashed to Lite'ning ROM 1.4 on KF1. Getting SHTF errors every time I try to cook files now, anyone else having this issue?

I created my first theme and it worked, however i lost the screen capture feature, does anyone know why?

Hi mendozinas,
Because i have changed my phone to GS S2(i9100) and would you please tell me this version UOT Kitchen whether support GS S2(i9100) + SpeedMod SGS2 [K1-T31 CWM4 CIFS ROOT] ?
Thanks!

I've cooked my battery icon for xxkg1 2.3.3 but i'm asking if is it possible to use the "SCB with %" (Version C, New charger for example) and hybrid charge animation.
Thanks!

Amrael said:
well, the main prob with kitchen and our phones (S series and S2 too) is Touchwizz.
modifications via kitchen only affect framework-res.apk ;touchwizz needs modifications on twframework too.
knowing this, you can still use kitchen for :
-battery icons.
-notification icons
-glowing (at least for sliders bars and a part of the pop-up windows IF they aren't managed by twframework ).
haven't tried mods on status bars yet with my S2 but they were ok with my old galaxy S so it's probably the same.
P.S :
as always with themes, don't forget to wipe cache and dalvik cache after applying it viaCWM
hope it helps
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Ain't you supposed to upload the twframework.apk along with the framework-res and systemui? I did and everything changed, battery, signal, wifi, alarm, menus, pop ups, font, everything I told it to its changed everytime.
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esk02k: you going to submit your awesome battery mod to the UOTK?

Hello
I know how to do a white theme with white panels on UOT kitchen, because every time I chose to put her white panels not work when I flash i am under CyanogenMod CM7 7.1 Galaxy S II
Can you help me please thank you very much

Squalll said:
Hello
I know how to do a white theme with white panels on UOT kitchen, because every time I chose to put her white panels not work when I flash i am under CyanogenMod CM7 7.1 Galaxy S II
Can you help me please thank you very much
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Which part do you want white panels on? The whole theme?

esk02k said:
Which part do you want white panels on? The whole theme?
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yes all the theme and the panels in settings

Hi all, hope your well.
Thank you directing us to the kithen. I have tried to use but seem to have an issue. When I select a mod, and click generate preview, it doesnt do it. It tries to generate it but then just times out. Anyone else had/having the same issue? Am I missing something or could it just be my internet?
Everything else works fine on my internet.
Thanks in advance guys!!
EDIT: Sorted. It just started to work.

How do I replace battery icons in ICS

I'm currently using Calk's 1.6 stock based ICS rom and cannot find the percentage battery icons so I can replace them with something different. In GB it was pretty easy but I guess some things have changed with ICS. I would rather know how to do this manually, I do not want an app or use the UOT for this. Tnx.

I cannot help you with that ROM but if you look at different ROM's, particularly the Blu Kuban, there are many battery styles you can choose from. I installed this ROM last weekend and am thoroughly enjoying it. You can do lots of customization's with it.

tdunham said:
I'm currently using Calk's 1.6 stock based ICS rom and cannot find the percentage battery icons so I can replace them with something different. In GB it was pretty easy but I guess some things have changed with ICS. I would rather know how to do this manually, I do not want an app or use the UOT for this. Tnx.
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It is really quite tricky unless you have a theming background. If I remember right the files you need to modify are in the systemui.apk. You would need to decompile it, swap the image files, recompile it and then push it to system/app.
I'd recommend going the easy route and trying ROM Toolbox Pro.

rwilco12 said:
It is really quite tricky unless you have a theming background. If I remember right the files you need to modify are in the systemui.apk. You would need to decompile it, swap the image files, recompile it and then push it to system/app.
I'd recommend going the easy route and trying ROM Toolbox Pro.
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Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not shy about de/recompiling apk's but in ICS I don't think its as easy as swapping out some .png files like in GB. I've already looked in systemui and framework and the battery icons are solid, whereas the rom shows the battery percentage icons.

You can use the UOT Kitchen here: http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
Pick the icons you want, upload the framework files from your rom, and you get a flashable zip. Very easy (assuming they have an icon style you like of course).

TD22057 said:
You can use the UOT Kitchen here: http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
Pick the icons you want, upload the framework files from your rom, and you get a flashable zip. Very easy (assuming they have an icon style you like of course).
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Sorry, once again I want to do this manually by reprogramming systemui/framework and do not want to use any third party app or the UOT. Thanks.

The files are in the SystemUI.apk file. You need to replace ALL the files named stat_sys_battery*.png (there will usually be like 100 for % and another 100 for charge) ex: stat_sys_battery_98.png & stat_sys_battery_charge_anim99.png
You will find the files in res/drawable-hdpi
All you need to do is replace the existing ones with the new ones. I would make a backup cause stuff does go wrong. Also I find it easiest to replace the SystemUI.apk using a flashable zip file.
If you need help with any of this just let me know.

CyberpodS2 said:
The files are in the SystemUI.apk file. You need to replace ALL the files named stat_sys_battery*.png (there will usually be like 100 for % and another 100 for charge) ex: stat_sys_battery_98.png & stat_sys_battery_charge_anim99.png
You will find the files in res/drawable-hdpi
All you need to do is replace the existing ones with the new ones. I would make a backup cause stuff does go wrong. Also I find it easiest to replace the SystemUI.apk using a flashable zip file.
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Ok, finally a sane person.
Just kidding, everyone means well...
Anyway, I am going to attach the framework & systemui.apk so you can see what I'm talking about. I am on Calk's v1.6 from here (in case you're not familiar with it, there are screenshots of the stock TW looking desktops):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527041
As you can see, the rom's using a 1% battery percentage icon set. However, they can not be found in either framework or systemui.
I know it should be that easy but I just don't know on this stock FE22 based rom.
Edit: There are 26 battery icons in systemui. They do appear to be similar to the ones for the rom but the numbers are missing from the icons so I'm taking a stab that somehow the numbers are superimposed over the icon and this rom does not use the entire 200 or so individual icons if that makes any sense. Gonna test that theory.

Ok, finally figured it out. The developer's aren't putting the full 1% battery icons in yet and the stat_sys_battery.xml files haven't been edited for that yet either. Guess I'll just have to change that .
Thanks everyone.

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Edit: There are 26 battery icons in systemui. They do appear to be similar to the ones for the rom but the numbers are missing from the icons so I'm taking a stab that somehow the numbers are superimposed over the icon and this rom does not use the entire 200 or so individual icons if that makes any sense. Gonna test that theory.
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I confirmed the battery percentage numbers displayed on the status bar are hard coded into the stock ICS rom. I even removed all of the battery png files and the only thing that remains is a lonely little '89%' showing in the notification bar w/o the icon around it.
Anyone know where the code for that might be?

Found this too. Settings, display
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tdunham said:
I confirmed the battery percentage numbers displayed on the status bar are hard coded into the stock ICS rom. I even removed all of the battery png files and the only thing that remains is a lonely little '89%' showing in the notification bar w/o the icon around it.
Anyone know where the code for that might be?
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Do you want me to edit the xml for ya to add the battery images and then send you the sytemui? Or I could send you the xml files to replace the old ones.
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dazednconfused said:
Do you want me to edit the xml for ya to add the battery images and then send you the sytemui?
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Thanks Dazed. I finally got it all figured out. What was killing me was Calk has a bad .9 png file in the systemui so it refused to recompile correctly until I corrected it.
True 1% battery (stock ICS didn't have true 1% .png's), Green Goblin sig bar, White Clock & Big Battery.
I've attached a screenshot.
Edit: I did edit the battery xml's for the 100 or so .png files I added to systemui btw. Plus I enjoy learning to do it myself. We're kinda starting over with ICS.

tdunham said:
Thanks Dazed. I finally got it all figured out. What was killing me was Calk has a bad .9 png file in the systemui so it refused to recompile correctly until I corrected it.
True 1% battery (stock ICS didn't have true 1% .png's), Green Goblin sig bar, White Clock & Big Battery.
I've attached a screenshot.
Edit: I did edit the battery xml's for the 100 or so .png files I added to systemui btw. Plus I enjoy learning to do it myself. We're kinda starting over with ICS.
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Cool. I know the ICS apk's can be a big pain at times getting them to decompile and compile. Glad you got it man.
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could someone explain it to me also which xml file u have to edit for battery on ics/jb ??
ive changed the png but still no luck D

AskinSavascisi said:
could someone explain it to me also which xml file u have to edit for battery on ics/jb ??
ive changed the png but still no luck D
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Im pretty sure if you want to make changes it will be this directory SystemUI/Res/drawable their you will find stat_sys_battery xml along with the charging xml as well...

thanks found it and working now xx

Seeing this post amazes me... even the machine we know as TD was once like the rest of us. Yet another reason I love XDA.
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[Q][SOLVED!] How to make transparent pulldown background ?

Hi guys
I'am wondering how to make transparent pulldown background on 4.0.4 Samsung ics roms for our GS3 ?
I managed to do it properly on GS2 but tried many things from GS2 and it didn't worked, it's all black.
I'am pretty sure that it's a line code color to modify somewhere in SystemUI.apk, but can't find it, unfortunately.
Saw some themes in this section which was included it, so this feature is possible :laugh:
Any advice or small tutorial is welcomed !
If I find the solution before, I will post it here on this post.
Many thanks! :good:

Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766566
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vicky4slayer said:
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766566
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Thanks for your answer, but the guys answer on your thread don't tell where is exactly the value of the background he modified
Nobody has an idea ?

AndroidGX said:
Thanks for your answer, but the guys answer on your thread don't tell where is exactly the value of the background he modified
Nobody has an idea ?
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Just search "android:background" in that xml file.

(see below)

jnr21 said:
Just search "android:background" in that xml file.
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Thanks for your message.
I replaced 8 matches of "android:background" by #00000000 code color as said in the thread, in "tw_status_bar_expanded.xml" file, and it's still not working, everything is still black.
By the way, why choosing #00000000 color code instead of #00FFFFFF ? this last one is the color code of full transparency.

Just made a new test.
In "res/values/drawable.xml" I changed all "background" and "_bg" values to #00FFFFFF which is the color code of 100% transparent.
Made 2 test flashable zips :
test1 : stock png's = still no transparency
test2 : with my modified transparent png's = still no transparency
I remarked something interesting.
When device comes to homescreen, before it finish loading some widgets, when I try to pulldown notification bar, this one comes transparent like I want at the first centimeters I try to open it, and before coming to the bottom, came black again, and stay black then.
Maybe the source of the problem is somewhere else. I'am using Go Launcher EX, and remember one tips : using high quality drawings can help to get transparency in some cases : not mine. Tried to activate the transparency notification bar : not working.
Any other help would be appreciated.

AndroidGX said:
Just made a new test.
In "res/values/drawable.xml" I changed all "background" and "_bg" values to #00FFFFFF which is the color code of 100% transparent.
Made 2 test flashable zips :
test1 : stock png's = still no transparency
test2 : with my modified transparent png's = still no transparency
I remarked something interesting.
When device comes to homescreen, before it finish loading some widgets, when I try to pulldown notification bar, this one comes transparent like I want at the first centimeters I try to open it, and before coming to the bottom, came black again, and stay black then.
Maybe the source of the problem is somewhere else. I'am using Go Launcher EX, and remember one tips : using high quality drawings can help to get transparency in some cases : not mine. Tried to activate the transparency notification bar : not working.
Any other help would be appreciated.
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You have to look in drawable/layout/tw_status_bar.xml in the 2line look for android:background
and tw_status_bar_expandet.xml in the same line
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pepi1234 said:
You have to look in drawable/layout/tw_status_bar.xml in the 2line look for android:background
and tw_status_bar_expandet.xml in the same line
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Solved my problem this afternoon, but yes you were right, it was in "tw_status_bar.xml" that I found my solution
Thanks for watching :good:

Closed per the OP's request as solved

Mms theme question

Hello, I wanted to know if there was a dark mms/SMS app or apk that somebody could make, or give me a link too. I'm basically just looking for the ics blue mms/SMS icon.. I have the black icon with the blue smiley face but I think it's kinda ugly... Can anybody help please, thanks!!

Shadowfox993 said:
Hello, I wanted to know if there was a dark mms/SMS app or apk that somebody could make, or give me a link too. I'm basically just looking for the ics blue mms/SMS icon.. I have the black icon with the blue smiley face but I think it's kinda ugly... Can anybody help please, thanks!!
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go to my Moto theme Here and you will find my black Mms

This work?
http://db.tt/vH7j9uzu
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They both work, thanks guys. They work. I like the app switcher too. The mototheme looks sweet, I have to ask, is there a way I can have the stock battery icon, or have the battery without percentage??

Shadowfox993 said:
They both work, thanks guys. They work. I like the app switcher too. The mototheme looks sweet, I have to ask, is there a way I can have the stock battery icon, or have the battery without percentage??
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battery is with percentage can't just remove it
Just download theme and take battery icons from SystemUI

Now I don't know a lot about theming or anything. So how would I replace the battery icon?.. :good:

Shadowfox993 said:
Now I don't know a lot about theming or anything. So how would I replace the battery icon?.. :good:
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if you know how to decompile/compile
Use battery xml's under drawable folder
stat_sys_battery.xml
stat_sys_battery_charge.xml
and replace the same xml's under the same folder name in SystemUI.apk
then take all the battery icons inside drawable-xhdpi folder and remove "com_android_systemui_" from icons name so the battery icon new name should be stat_sys_battery_0 and so on, and put the new icons under the same folder name "drawable-xhdpi" in SystemUI.apk

vicino said:
if you know how to decompile/compile
Use battery xml's under drawable folder
stat_sys_battery.xml
stat_sys_battery_charge.xml
and replace the same xml's under the same folder name in SystemUI.apk
then take all the battery icons inside drawable-xhdpi folder and remove "com_android_systemui_" from icons name so the battery icon new name should be stat_sys_battery_0 and so on, and put the new icons under the same folder name "drawable-xhdpi" in SystemUI.apk
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Oh, gotcha. So do I use an image also? Or what? Should I go and download other battery icons, and remake them in the same SystemUI.apk?

Shadowfox993 said:
Oh, gotcha. So do I use an image also? Or what? Should I go and download other battery icons, and remake them in the same SystemUI.apk?
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1. Decompile SystemUI.apk
2. Replace original xml's and icons with the once inside rar file "attached"
3. Compile
4. Flash using and flashable zip
Note: You should have empty flashable.zip
You should use your ROM SystemUI.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/?x3td1tt2ch3sif8
Edit: I attached Flashable.zip, use it and place the new SystemUI.apk under "system/app/"
Flashable: http://www.mediafire.com/?83808m39f8neffg