Develop Bugs

[HOW TO/MOD] make Transparant lockscreen

hi
this tutorial will show u how to make your lock screen transparent to your ROM whatever it is..
it is easy method and I look everywhere, nobody post the method or the correct one at least
==================================
i will not go throw how to decompile and compile because there are many threads show how to do it
==================================
* decompile framework-res.apk from your ROM
* go to res/drawable-hdpi
* delete zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg
* place new transparent image and rename it as zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.png
*go to res/layout/zzz_keyguard_screen_lockscreenwallpaper.xml
*in line 2 change
Code:
android:background="#ff000000"
to
Code:
android:background="#00000000"
*compile framework-res.apk again and don't forget to delete the necessary files and folders from KEEP
*move to ur device to system/framework
*reboot, ur done
this is how it should be look like
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I attached a transparent image in the attachment if someone doesn't know how to make one by Photoshop
juf,,

another how to .. soon

Thanx for the howto !

Brotuck said:
Thanx for the howto !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
u r welcome mate

Thanks, looks cool and I may pluck up my courage to try over the weekend.
I have been wondering why the phone doesn't support transparent/translucent lockscreens. It'll be nice if there's an app that can somehow or other do that without having newbies (and scaredies) to decompile and compile the .apk!

juffo said:
hi
this tutorial will show u how to make your lock screen transparent to your ROM whatever it is..
it is easy method and I look everywhere, nobody post the method or the correct one at least
==================================
i will not go throw how to decompile and compile because there are many threads show how to do it
==================================
* decompile framework-res.apk from your ROM
* go to res/drawable-hdpi
* delete zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg
* place new transparent image and rename it as zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.png
*go to res/layout/zzz_keyguard_screen_lockscreenwallpaper.xml
*in line 2 change
Code:
android:background="#ff000000"
to
Code:
android:background="#00000000"
*compile framework-res.apk again and don't forget to delete the necessary files and folders from KEEP
*move to ur device to system/framework
*reboot, ur done
this is how it should be look like
I attached a transparent image in the attachment if someone doesn't know how to make one by Photoshop
juf,,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sweet thanks for this. Where is the attachment? That would be a big help if we had a transparent image to us.
Thanks
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

jgrimberg1979 said:
Sweet thanks for this. Where is the attachment? That would be a big help if we had a transparent image to us.
Thanks
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it is there in the attachment square ,, but bqz it is transparent

juffo said:
it is there in the attachment square ,, but bqz it is transparent
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I cannot get it to recompile correctly, i keep getting error after error. I have been trying to get it working for the last 4 hours. Is there any way you could take my framework-res.apk and apply your mod? Please
View attachment framework-res.apk

jgrimberg1979 said:
I cannot get it to recompile correctly, i keep getting error after error. I have been trying to get it working for the last 4 hours. Is there any way you could take my framework-res.apk and apply your mod? Please
View attachment 782712
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i checked ur file
u have without any modding a problem in PNG files
i will do it but need much more time
maybe today late or tomorrow

juffo said:
i checked ur file
u have without any modding a problem in PNG files
i will do it but need much more time
maybe today late or tomorrow
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay thanks. Is that why i am getting the errors? because of some of the pngs?
I really want to learn this stuff but its hards to find a good tutorial.
Anyways thanks for looking into this

jgrimberg1979 said:
Okay thanks. Is that why i am getting the errors? because of some of the pngs?
I really want to learn this stuff but its hards to find a good tutorial.
Anyways thanks for looking into this
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
simply u have to add 1 pixel all around the image, by an other word u have to know how to use Photoshop
here u r
ur file is fixed, trans.LS and ready
http://www.multiupload.com/L2LBGBUOYJ

hi . please help me .. how can i edit .xml file and open it ...

victor711 said:
hi . please help me .. how can i edit .xml file and open it ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
use notepad++

victor711 said:
hi . please help me .. how can i edit .xml file and open it ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You gotta decompile it first or else you wont be able to read it.
OP
Can you help me make one for miui? I changed roms so I didn't get a chance to try out the apk you made for me. Now I am on miui
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

jgrimberg1979 said:
You gotta decompile it first or else you wont be able to read it.
OP
Can you help me make one for miui? I changed roms so I didn't get a chance to try out the apk you made for me. Now I am on miui
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
u had better to tell me earlier that u gonna change ur rom
I spent 2 hrs on that !!
sorry , can't help any more !

juffo said:
u had better to tell me earlier that u gonna change ur rom
I spent 2 hrs on that !!
sorry , can't help any more !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am so sorry man, my bad. I tried editing myself after you said it would take a day or two and i was in a bootloop without a backup. Sorry man. I will throw a donation your way espcially if you can make one for miui.

jgrimberg1979 said:
I am so sorry man, my bad. I tried editing myself after you said it would take a day or two and i was in a bootloop without a backup. Sorry man. I will throw a donation your way espcially if you can make one for miui.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it is ok ,, but i cant do miui thing, bqz i dont have it and also i am not sure if its source is the same as like as sam stock ROM
sorry again

juffo said:
it is ok ,, but i cant do miui thing, bqz i dont have it and also i am not sure if its source is the same as like as sam stock ROM
sorry again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When i get back on a stock rom, and i try to make this mod tell me if i am correct.
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***
3. Go in to Drawable and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes or no? when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
8. Do i need to sign it?
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
If you could give me some feedback on this i might be able to get it working on my own, hopefully

jgrimberg1979 said:
When i get back on a stock rom, and i try to make this mod tell me if i am correct.
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***
3. Go in to Drawable and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes or no? when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
8. Do i need to sign it?
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
If you could give me some feedback on this i might be able to get it working on my own, hopefully
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***.JPG to zzzz.***png
3. Go in to LAYOUT and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
yes. delete resources.arsc,zzzz***.jpg and ****.xml
8. Do i need to sign it?
NO
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
compress to 0
so the options will be (22-Framework-res#-19-0-11)
i hope it is helpfull

juffo said:
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***.JPG to zzzz.***png
3. Go in to LAYOUT and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
yes. delete resources.arsc,zzzz***.jpg and ****.xml
8. Do i need to sign it?
NO
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
compress to 0
so the options will be (22-Framework-res#-19-0-11)
i hope it is helpfull
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh ****. i never changed it to png because i thought it was just going to replace the jpg in there.. So what does changing it to png do?

[GUIDE] Font size in touchwiz ICS roms

So I've had some requests to recreate the edit to re-enable user selection of font size in the touchwiz Ice Cream Sandwich builds. I am not on touchwiz that much so I thought I would share it with the rest of the community in hopes that those who do put more time into touchwiz could incorporate it into their roms for everyone to use.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The edit is actually quite easy, as the preference is simply being hidden in java. With that said, you need Settings.apk, smali/baksmali, adb knowledge, and some text editor
Instructions:
Pull Settings.apk from your phone. If you're cooking this into a ROM then obviously just grab Settings.apk from /system/app
Code:
adb pull /system/app/Settings.apk
Note: This assumes you are editing from a deodexed build. If you have an odexed ROM you can deodex your apk, make your changes, and then reodex.
Next you'll want to open the apk and pull out classes.dex. You can ultimately use apktool as well if it will work for you. I've been having some problems with classes and apktool on occasion and find baksmali to be a sure way to get it right. One you have classes.dex decompile it.
Code:
java -jar baksmali-x.xx.jar -o <[B]output directory[/B]> classes.dex
This will give you a decompiled smali output in the directory you used in bold above.
Navigate without the out folder to /com/android/settings/DisplaySettings.smali and open it with a text editor.
Look for the following, and remove the line in red from DisplaySettings.smali:
Code:
iget-object v0, v0, Lcom/android/settings/DisplaySettings;->mFontSizePref:Landroid/preference/ListPreference;
move-object/from16 v21, v0
[COLOR="Red"]invoke-virtual/range {v20 .. v21}, Landroid/preference/PreferenceScreen;->removePreference(Landroid/preference/Preference;)Z[/COLOR]
And that's the hard part. =P Now recompile the classes for your Settings.apk.
Code:
java -Xmx512M -jar smali-x.xx.jar <output from above> -o newclasses.dex
Rename newclasses.dex to classes.dex,you'll have to delete your original if you're in the same folder, and move the new compiled classes.dex back into Settings.apk.
Push Settings.apk back to your phone.
Code:
adb push Settings.apk /system/app
Change your font size in menu>settings>display
Hope this helps some of you and I look forward to seeing more ROMs with font sizes! =P

Great find and thanks for posting the guide! Did you ever find the edit to remove the AM/PM from the status bar?

dtm_stretch said:
Great find and thanks for posting the guide! Did you ever find the edit to remove the AM/PM from the status bar?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haven't looked much on ICS TouchWiz yet.

whenever i try to use your method or apktool i get error when decompling. I'm able to decompile other apks like SystemUI.apk just fine. Any ideas?

graphic1982 said:
whenever i try to use your method or apktool i get error when decompling. I'm able to decompile other apks like SystemUI.apk just fine. Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, some samsung apps don't recompile correctly with apktool. This is why I used baksmali to decompile instead.

still getting error when using baksmali

graphic1982 said:
still getting error when using baksmali
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried the newest baksmali?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

newest baksmali solved the issue. Also you may want to edit instructions to say delete every instance of the line in Displaysettings.smali. I only deleted it one time the first time i tried and the font size option didn't show up in settings>display. After I went back and deleted every instance of that line from the file it worked. Awesome job on showing how to do this mod and thanks for the help with my troubleshooting.

graphic1982 said:
newest baksmali solved the issue. Also you may want to edit instructions to say delete every instance of the line in Displaysettings.smali. I only deleted it one time the first time i tried and the font size option didn't show up in settings>display. After I went back and deleted every instance of that line from the file it worked. Awesome job on showing how to do this mod and thanks for the help with my troubleshooting.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting. I'll look into it, thanks. All the ones I've posted for people here I've just re enabled the first list preference. Worked for me too when I tested it on fe16 and haven't heard otherwise for the few people that have downloaded the apk. But I'll double check just to be sure.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Anyone willing to provide a modified Settings.apk for download?

Dint even realize it was missing.
Thanks for showing everybody and creating a how to.
I will do this later this week.
i717 running Seraphim Stratosphere Collective ICS with tapatalk2

Default ICS Launcher ?
Does this work with the Default ICS Launcher ? Or can someone tell me where to find the settings in the ICS Launcher
Thank you

Curtisp said:
Does this work with the Default ICS Launcher ? Or can someone tell me where to find the settings in the ICS Launcher
Thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It should. However it doesn't seem to resize touchwiz launcher font. Never tried the ics launcher though.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Works as advertised. Excellent how-to, excellent post. For anyone not wanting to mess around with smali/baksmali, here's a modded Settings.apk from Calkulin's most recent FE22 ROM.

Will it work on sfhub's fe22 stock
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Kchitown1977 said:
Will it work on sfhub's fe22 stock
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It should, I don's see why not. There's only one way to find out. Copy this file to the /system/app directory using Root Explorer or something similar. Back up your own Settings.apk prior to that. If it doesn't work, replace it with the original file.

Kchitown1977 said:
Will it work on sfhub's fe22 stock
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you use a deodexed apk on an odex rom, it will work, however, youll want to remove the odex file as well.

S2 OK
Also work on Galaxy S2. Thk.

[Guide] Transparent background - framework-res.apk Contacts.apk [ICS-JB]

This is a simply method to set a transparent background on framework-dependent apks and Contacts.apk.
1. Using Photoshop or similar create a trasparent image (% as you wish) and save it as .png. If you insert a texture or image, use your device resolution for better results. Make two copies and rename its as "background_holo_dark.png" and "background_dial_holo_dark.png"
2. Decompile framework-res.apk. You can follow this great guide
3. Browse to res/values and open styles.xml. Search code for "<style name="Theme.Holo" parent="@style/Theme">"
4. On it, search this line "<item name="windowShowWallpaper">false</item>" (using Komodo is line 1006) and replace values with true. Save and close.
5. Browse to res/drawable-nodpi and replace existing background_holo_dark.png with your image
6. Recompile framework-res. You may refer to guide posted above
7. Using winrar or similar browse into Contacs.apk to res/drawable-nodpi and replace existing background_dial_holo_dark.png with your image (simply drag&drop, be careful to set compression to Store)
8. Replace framework-res and Contacts.apk on your device (Root explorer, adb, flash through recovery). Personally I also clear cache and dalvik cache
9. Enjoy your modded apks!
After the editing of framework-res.apk you may visit this thread to download also my transparent calendar and mms apks!
Remeber: always perform backup before replace any system file! Also, I'm no responsible for any problems that may occure on your phone
Attached you can find two transparent background 480x800
Here some screenshots (second one from esk02k)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
P.S. Of course, this method allows you to change backgroung also with any non transparent image. You simply have to rename your two image copies as reported in point 1. Then replace the original file using winrar or similar as in point 7. You don't need to decompile framework-res.apk in this case!

Thanks but can I use 7zip
I don't like to Decompile and decompile process I think it's hard

You can use 7zip to replace image on Contacts.apk, but you need to decompile framework-res.apk to modify styles.xml.
If you follow the linked guide you will see that compile/decompile apks is not so difficult!

Sorry
What link do you mean ?

nice, thanx.
But one question, do you know how to change the color of font in contacts? ie. from black to white? like how it is in dial...

Kadhim7 said:
Sorry
What link do you mean ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This one
Sorry, I've forgotten to add link on first post, fixed.

Thanks it came out real nice. I settled on 60% transparency. Heres a screenshot for the op if you want it :
(using galaxy pack livewallpaper)

esk02k said:
Thanks it came out real nice. I settled on 60% transparency. Heres a screenshot for the op if you want it :
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Taken!

Hi is it possible for you to make the stock calendar background transparent??? I hate the stock look!!.

can we use VRT universal theme flasher for CM9 Roms?
replacing framework-res usually deletes every account registered on the device. I used vrt zips on stock-based Roms easilly. but when I was trying to use it on a CM9 Rom iit just crashed everything.

sam5154 said:
can we use VRT universal theme flasher for CM9 Roms?
replacing framework-res usually deletes every account registered on the device. I used vrt zips on stock-based Roms easilly. but when I was trying to use it on a CM9 Rom iit just crashed everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
During last days I've replaced framework-res about one hundred of times I think, and I never lost any account. Don't know what VRT is, I usually flash new framework-res with recovery.

sam5154 said:
can we use VRT universal theme flasher for CM9 Roms?
replacing framework-res usually deletes every account registered on the device. I used vrt zips on stock-based Roms easilly. but when I was trying to use it on a CM9 Rom iit just crashed everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea you can. Im using a zip I posted here. Its by Villain team and JRsoft. I haven't had any problems with it. This ones set up to replace the whole framework though so dont flash it on anything other than paranoid 1.6.

Hi,
This material is gold, my friend, thank very much.
But, i followed every single step on this, but i can't get transparency in contacts, only in phone application, and all the rom...very cool.
But my contacts background it's completely dark.
I also changed framework, inside res/drawable-nodpi, background_holo_light.png to a transparent png file with the same name....but didn't worked also...
So, what to do?

ruicc said:
Hi,
This material is gold, my friend, thank very much.
But, i followed every single step on this, but i can't get transparency in contacts, only in phone application, and all the rom...very cool.
But my contacts background it's completely dark.
I also changed framework, inside res/drawable-nodpi, background_holo_light.png to a transparent png file with the same name....but didn't worked also...
So, what to do?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
use the contacts.apk I posted in the zip above. Backup yours first of course, it can be found in the extras/system/app folder of the zip.

Many thanks, esk02k, it worked like a charm...
But, what's the difference between this one and the one i used? (F1 rom, from faryaab) Did you change anything else on this?
Cheers

esk02k said:
use the contacts.apk I posted in the zip above. Backup yours first of course, it can be found in the extras/system/app folder of the zip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
Here' the good MOD : ww.phonandroid.com/forum/rom-andyx-4-0-4-v5-t16615-1490.html#p297978
It's is normal you've only phone.apk transparent.
Having contacts.apk too, you need edit xml and compile it.

ocenis64 said:
Hi,
Here' the good MOD : ww.phonandroid.com/forum/rom-andyx-4-0-4-v5-t16615-1490.html#p297978
It's is normal you've only phone.apk transparent.
Having contacts.apk too, you need edit xml and compile it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't find any "how to" about transparency on that thread...just a guy who post some pics of transparency and said it was very easy.....
So, everyone is telling "need to edit xml on contacts.apk and compile"...i'm tired of know that...it would be more useful say which files, where and what to do.
Cheers

esk02k said:
use the contacts.apk I posted in the zip above. Backup yours first of course, it can be found in the extras/system/app folder of the zip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The easiest way is taking my files.
Compiling AOKP contacts.apk gives a lot of problem. It's a know bug and any tools can compile it correctly.
(excuse me for my bad english, I'm french)

ocenis64 said:
The easiest way is taking my files.
Compiling AOKP contacts.apk gives a lot of problem. It's a know bug and any tools can compile it correctly.
(excuse me for my bad english, I'm french)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But, what about the rest of the rom? I saw that mms.apk and the rest are transparent...

ruicc said:
But, what about the rest of the rom? I saw that mms.apk and the rest are transparent...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The rest is the framework See the title, you're in the right thred !
Yes, MMS.apk is transparent too.
If you don't want it, remove it from the zip.

[TUTORIAL] [Sense 2.1+3.5 only] Remove recent apps from Notification bar

Many of the user has requested for removing of RECENT APPS from notification...so i am presenting here..do it Urself...i have confirmed it..it is working
===============================================================​This mod is based on file "StatusBarFlag.smali" which is found in systemui.apk file (search for it in systemui folder after decompiling it using apktool.
Modify the below line in the "StatusBarFlag.smali" file using text editor Notepad++.
Insert "const/4 v0, 0x0" between ":goto_0 and sput-booleen v0,..." The code should be like
this-->
:goto_0
const/4 v0, 0x0
sput-boolean v0, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarFlag;->HTC_RECENT_APP:Z
-Systemui.apk decomilation and recompilation method:
Required softwaregoogle for the tools to get them):
- APKtool (apktool1.4.3.tar, apktool-install-windows-r04-brut1.tar)
- an enhanced text editor to edit the XML/smali files with (i use Notepad++);
- *Root Explorer or any other root explorer out there (i use ES File Explorer);
- any archive utility that can open .ZIP files (7zip, WinRAR etc.);
- Windows PC.
*Note: yes, you have to have root.
Step 1 (installing the tools):
- Download and install the latest Java Runtime Environment (APKtool needs at least ver. 1.6);
- Download "apktool-install-windows-r04-brut1.tar" and "apktool1.4.3.tar" and unzip
them into a folder of your choosing;
Step 2 (preparing to decompile):
- In order to properly decompile/compile SystemUI.apk, you need to install the framework with
APKtool;
- Open your root explorer of choice and navigate to /system/framework;
- Copy both "framework-res.apk" and "com.htc.resources.apk" to the SD card, then move them to
your PC either via cable or via a software of your choosing (i use AirDroid);
- Put both "framework-res.apk" and "com.htc.resources.apk" into the folder where you've
extracted APKtool;
- Open a command prompt (Windows button + R then type "cmd") and navigate to the folder
where you have APKtool and the framework APKs;
- Type "apktool if framework-res.apk" then "apktool if com.htc.resources.apk". Your files will be
processed and the required bits will be "installed" in "C:/Users//apktool
/framework";
- You can now delete both APKs from the folder.
Step 3 (proper decompilation):
- Copy your SystemUI.apk from "/system/app" to the folder where you've extracted APKtool;
- Open a command prompt, navigate to the APKtool folder, type "apktool d SystemUI.apk" and
wait 'till APKtool has finished. You should get no errors whatsoever and your APK should now be
decompiled into "readable format" in "/SystemUI". Edit the file StatusBarFlag.smali with the text editor of your choosing.
Step 4 (proper compilation):
- After making the desired changes in the systemui.apk, it's now time to compile it;
- Open a command prompt, navigate to the APKtool folder then type "apktool b SystemUI". Your
APK will now be compiled to "/SystemUI/dist" (again, you should get no
errors whatsoever). DON'T USE IT YET!
- Being a system app, SystemUI.apk must first be signed with the proper keys else odds are it
won't work. To do that, you need to rename the SystemUI.apk you're editing (the original one)
into SystemUI.zip, open it with an archive manager then extract META-INF and
AndroidManifest.xml to the "/SystemUI/build/apk" folder, then run the
"apktool b SystemUI" command again. Your APK will now be built with the proper keys included,
and is now fully functional. You may "pick it up" from the "/SystemUI/dist"
folder;
- You can now flash the resulting (modded) APK to your device either via ADB or via a way of
your choosing (.ZIP from recovery etc.) or just replace the old systemui.apk with modified systemui.apk using esfile manager, rootexplorer etc.
Enjoy
Thanks to
Upadhyay

Plz dont say this is not working for me....just read it carefully than do it..
Screen shot...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(Note:this notification bar transperancy is Moded by mee)

Its actualy sense only not sense 2.1 only as it worsk on 3.5 too.

Also confirm it works, though I had to make a flashable zip. I had previously tried to use a file manager as soon as the new apk overwrote the old I was spammed with FCs (rebooting, setting permissions, and rebooting again did nothing, the whole notification bar wouldn't load). So, if you do encounter errors, try it as a flashable zip.

lol i posted this the other day!!

elspanish88 said:
lol i posted this the other day!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You actualy linked it not posted and he did say its not his invention or anything just spreading the word.

baluuu said:
You actualy linked it not posted and he did say its not his invention or anything just spreading the word.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks man...i havent said that give me credit...

baluuu said:
Its actualy sense only not sense 2.1 only as it worsk on 3.5 too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if u have tried and if confirmed than tell me, i will change the title

i dont care?? im not saying he has stolen my post :/ its freely available on the net

elspanish88 said:
i dont care?? im not saying he has stolen my post :/ its freely available on the net
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Plz give him credit officialy on xda
Lol(stolen post)
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda app-developers app

smartboy0668 said:
if u have tried and if confirmed than tell me, i will change the title
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep tried and confirmed here

that's really worth trying, thanks for putting all of this in one place, what about removing the operator name with that "clear" button ? any clue ?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda app-developers app

Thanks for this!

damnit I cant get this to work -__-

danielstar13 said:
damnit I cant get this to work -__-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try it with each step carefully read...it happened with mee too...just check you have installed your apktool properly ...
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda app-developers app

so do I have to install apktool too? i thought you just extract that..

danielstar13 said:
so do I have to install apktool too? i thought you just extract that..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to search tutorial for apktool on xda...
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda app-developers app

I dont get the dist folder when compiling.. what is wrong?

danielstar13 said:
I dont get the dist folder when compiling.. what is wrong?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that happened to me, make sure you install JDK (Java Development Kit)...that solved the problem for me....
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda app-developers app

Can't Find "StatusBarFlag.smali" on SystemUI Folder
Hi,
I've installed all necessary tools on my PC.
I don't find this file on any of the SystemUI folder after decompiled.
Take a look at this image of the Folders List.
How to accomplish this...?

Need help

Okay so I have been using the androidmenifest of 4.1.1 on my ma7 4.1.2 to make the flashlight and reboot toggles to work but ive been using the MC2 systemUI 4.1.2 got everything right but the flashlight and reboot toogles still doesnt work I gave permission to both of them and it keeps FC'ing my whole systemUI... doesnt any1 know why ???
Any opinion on this, im open to suggestions anything.. the only think I havent tried is only do the 23 toggles and see the outcome but idk what else to do -___-
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

Mundo Hackz said:
Okay so I have been using the androidmenifest of 4.1.1 on my ma7 4.1.2 to make the flashlight and reboot toggles to work but ive been using the MC2 systemUI 4.1.2 got everything right but the flashlight and reboot toogles still doesnt work I gave permission to both of them and it keeps FC'ing my whole systemUI... doesnt any1 know why ???
Any opinion on this, im open to suggestions anything.. the only think I havent tried is only do the 23 toggles and see the outcome but idk what else to do -___-
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
MA7 did some things with systemui and a few other things that need modding.
The androidmanifest ROM MA7 requires a few line changes concerning CORE apps. After modding that one needs to resign the apk since the manifest has been changed upon recompile. Then one must modify the services.jar to disable a unified Sig check(your sysemui will be signed but not matching others).
If the toggles are written in correctly to systemUI, the manifest is modded, the systemUI is resigned(as a "platform" key), and services.jar modded to disable SIG check, your flashlight and reboot options will work like a charm. I did all of this to my Venum Ice ROM if you want to decompile and look at the manifest etc. If you Google "disable signature check services" you should get those how to's as well

sleshepic said:
MA7 did some things with systemui and a few other things that need modding.
The androidmanifest ROM MA7 requires a few line changes concerning CORE apps. After modding that one needs to resign the apk since the manifest has been changed upon recompile. Then one must modify the android.policy.jar to disable a unified Sig check(your sysemui will be signed but not matching others).
If the toggles are written in correctly to systemUI, the manifest is modded, the systemUI is resigned(as a "platform" key), and android.policy modded to disable SIG check, your flashlight and reboot options will work like a charm. I did all of this to my Venom Ice ROM if you want to decompile and look at the manifest etc. If you Google "disable signature check android.policy" you should get those how to's as well
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I gave permission to camera and reboot but nothing so I think only way is disable the sig and hopefully it will work
When I compile I just copy the mexa-inf right because the androidmenifest is modded
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

Mundo Hackz said:
I gave permission to camera and reboot but nothing so I think only way is disable the sig and hopefully it will work
When I compile I just copy the mexa-inf right because the androidmenifest is modded
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Meant to say services.jar not android.policy the second i hit submit the forums went down and couldn't change it (at work and distracted )
Not sure what you mean by "permission", This is what I would suggest doing, it is too easy to use zip signer to sign an apk than to copy and paste a meta-inf folder not knowing if that's the issue.
1) decompile my venum ice systemui and look at the android manifest, change your first line to look like mine, its a small edit.
2) use zip signer to sign newly compiled systemui(with modded android.manifest) with Platform key
3) mod services.jar using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352

sleshepic said:
Meant to say services.jar not android.policy the second i hit submit the forums went down and couldn't change it (at work and distracted )
Not sure what you mean by "permission", This is what I would suggest doing, it is too easy to use zip signer to sign an apk than to copy and paste a meta-inf folder not knowing if that's the issue.
1) decompile my venum ice systemui and look at the android manifest, change your first line to look like mine, its a small edit.
2) use zip signer to sign newly compiled systemui(with modded android.manifest) with Platform key
3) mod services.jar using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
uses-permission placed on manifest so that way camera and reboot will function

Mundo Hackz said:
uses-permission placed on manifest so that way camera and reboot will function
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I said "I'm not sure what you mean" you should have taken that as "it has nothing to do with making it work" lol. Only way to make it work is do exactly what I said, done it several times now from scratch.

sleshepic said:
When I said "I'm not sure what you mean" you should have taken that as "it has nothing to do with making it work" lol. Only way to make it work is do exactly what I said, done it several times now from scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did not work -___-

Mundo Hackz said:
did not work -___-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then it wasnt done right frankly, I couldn't go into great detail but that was the jist of it. It works, like I said done it several times now from scratch each time.
Did you resign the apk yourself? Did you mod the services.jar and it boots? Was the android.manifest properly modified so systemui is a core app?
What did you do? And how

sleshepic said:
Then it wasnt done right frankly, I couldn't go into great detail but that was the jist of it. It works, like I said done it several times now from scratch each time.
Did you resign the apk yourself? Did you mod the services.jar and it boots? Was the android.manifest properly modified so systemui is a core app?
What did you do? And how
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
okay modded the services.jar and it booted..
i decompiled your systemUI and it was the same as mine ..
the zip signer is a tool that i download from google right
??

Mundo Hackz said:
okay modded the services.jar and it booted..
i decompiled your systemUI and it was the same as mine ..
the zip signer is a tool that i download from google right
??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use a diff program to look at the android.manifest if you don't see the diff, its not the same. Its an addition to one of the first lines
If you didn't change your manifest and it was left stock that is your issue. None of the steps can be skipped

sleshepic said:
Use a diff program to look at the android.manifest if you don't see the diff, its not the same. Its an addition to one of the first lines
If you didn't change your manifest and it was left stock that is your issue. None of the steps can be skipped
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i added this android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" androidrocess="system

Mundo Hackz said:
i added this android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" androidrocess="system
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That looks right but then again I'm at work dealing with annoying customers so I can't really double check.
It should be the only diff between your MA7 manifest from systemui and mine, so honestly there's not much more I can say than copy the one line that's diff up toward the beginning. Then resign, and mod services.

sleshepic said:
That looks right but then again I'm at work dealing with annoying customers so I can't really double check.
It should be the only diff between your MA7 manifest from systemui and mine, so honestly there's not much more I can say than copy the one line that's diff. Then resign, and mod services.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got it working well the thing I did was get a zip signer from the app store than I just singed it thru my phone and just tried and it worked even the brightness works now without any problems
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

Good, glad you got it. Everything will work now :thumbup:

Ok...I guess I'll throw a question in here since it sounds like were playing with the same things. Lol
I just got the 15 toggles working fine. I was porting a theme over from the s3.
Only after testing did we notice its using a 4bar signal. I edited the integers.xml to increase the max higher and its refusing to do it?
Ive looked all over. Only thing I had was that it was also using the stat signal as opposed to the tw signal pngs
Any thoughts on where else I can look?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

cbucz24 said:
Ok...I guess I'll throw a question in here since it sounds like were playing with the same things. Lol
I just got the 15 toggles working fine. I was porting a theme over from the s3.
Only after testing did we notice its using a 4bar signal. I edited the integers.xml to increase the max higher and its refusing to do it?
Ive looked all over. Only thing I had was that it was also using the stat signal as opposed to the tw signal pngs
Any thoughts on where else I can look?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To me it work my guess is to get the ones and xml files the same . So no conflict you know
Wolfed out Note Dos