Hi,
I want to create my own Samsung Galaxy S I9000 theme, but how?
Is there any sort of software or can I edit excisting ones?
Ofcourse I will publish the theme for free on XDA
Anyway, Thanks!
Cheers,
Applefaq
Applefaq said:
Hi,
I want to create my own Samsung Galaxy S I9000 theme, but how?
Is there any sort of software or can I edit excisting ones?
Ofcourse I will publish the theme for free on XDA
Anyway, Thanks!
Cheers,
Applefaq
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This is the guide i normally send when im asked this question:
First of all, get your framework-res.apk and twframework ,(they're located in system/framework). If you are on gingerbread you also need systemui.apk (in system/app)
Then, download 7zip in case you dont have it.
Right click on framework-res.apk and with 7zip click to extract to /framework-res
You will now have a new folder.
Open it, then open /res and then /drawable-hdpi (framework-res/res/drawable-hdpi)
There are most pngs you'll need to theme.
Edit them and when you've finished editing them, open framework-res.apk with 7zip, delete the res folder, and drag the res from framework-res folder onto it. (Make sure it has copied correctly)
You should now have a framework-res with a new theme
do this also for the other two apks.
There are too many pngs to tell you the function of each, but you can pm me about some
To copy it onto your phone, you can use root explorer or a cwm installable zip.
For cwm, you'll need an updater-script and update-binary or update-script. If you want, i'll make you one.
Damn thanks for your great reply, im gonna read this!
Thanks for the reply I will post my theme next week!
Cheers,
Applefaq
how can I modified the update-binary?
Thanks for the info on gingerbread theming. Is it also safe to swap one 2.33 framework for another while on your cell?
Or is this strictly pc based? I'd like to try exact one already made and replace mine.. Or is that gonna bootloop
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Dont unzip. Use apkManager to decompile. This way you will decompile the 9patch png's too.
When compiling remember to say its a system file and delete the modified files from the keep folder.
And convert the 8 bit pngs to rgb 32 bit before editing. Then convert them back to 8bit before recompiling. Or find an editor that supports 8bit. But Adobe Photoshop does not!
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If the OP needs any help im glad to give it.
But one question for you other theme gurus:
When decompiling with dependencies do you use twframework or systemui? I always use tw but with gingerbread im getting some wierd errors.
Cheers
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and how to theme odex versions ... do u delete odex files before themes them or jyst decompiling with apk manager will work ?
Any help regarding changing text colours
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ronhoover88 said:
Any help regarding changing text colours
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Decompile twframeworkres.apk and change "twcolor3" in res/values/color.xml(should be close enough).
Frameworkres.apk res/color/zzz_tw_secondary_text_sub.xml
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and how to theme odex versions ... do u delete odex files before themes them or jyst decompiling with apk manager will work ?
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racerboy3801 said:
If the OP needs any help im glad to give it.
But one question for you other theme gurus:
When decompiling with dependencies do you use twframework or systemui? I always use tw but with gingerbread im getting some wierd errors.
Cheers
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I dont understand the question. You decompile with the files it depends on. That's all. SystemUI.apk needs framework-res.apk for example.
racerboy3801 said:
Decompile twframeworkres.apk and change "twcolor3" in res/values/color.xml(should be close enough).
Frameworkres.apk res/color/zzz_tw_secondary_text_sub.xml
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Thanks a lot does it change the text of all the frameworks...when i edit the xml my phone goes into bootloop
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I dont understand the question. You decompile with the files it depends on. That's all. SystemUI.apk needs framework-res.apk for example.
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I mean that when you decompile frameworkres did you select either.twframeworkres or systemui for the dependancy.
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racerboy3801 said:
I mean that when you decompile frameworkres did you select either.twframeworkres or systemui for the dependancy.
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No. framework-res.apk does not depend on any file.
tids2k said:
and how to theme odex versions ... do u delete odex files before themes them or jyst decompiling with apk manager will work ?
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If you only want to change image files then just decompile the apk file and forget about the odex file.
ronhoover88 said:
Any help regarding changing text colours
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If you want to know how to change the color of the clock in the statusbar then look at my thread. 3rd post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037157
RobZarzecki said:
Thanks for the info on gingerbread theming. Is it also safe to swap one 2.33 framework for another while on your cell?
Or is this strictly pc based? I'd like to try exact one already made and replace mine.. Or is that gonna bootloop
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RobZarzecki said:
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You can make a cwm flash but that will require a reboot.
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racerboy3801 said:
You can make a cwm flash but that will require a reboot.
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Thanks.. So it has to be flashed? Cannot just extract and switch one framework for another?? Not sure how to zip, sign a framework
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Hi guys i want to share this little and noob mod
Lol
This mod will change your baseband,custom rom,device model name display
Requirements:
*Rooted Phone
*Root Exploler
1.Open root exploler and go to
System/
Search Build.prop
2.Open with text Editor
3.Search ur baseband and device model,custom rom
*Don't edit anything except baseband,custom rom,device model
4Edit whatever u want
5.Reboot
6.Look in setings/about/
7.Waaaaaaw...... Its change
Note:Copy ur real build.prop to sd card if u want restore to default changes before try this mod
SORRY IF I REPOST
Press thqnks if i help u
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*LOL*
Can i edit my android version to 4?
Press THANKS if i help you
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Please Dont Play With Build Prop.
You forgot to mention to 'Mount R/W' in Root Explorer. You can't change anything when it's mounted as R/O
Press 'Thanks' if I helped!
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Can this cause any kind of damage to my phone?
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sometimes I edit my build.prop file just for fun. howewver build.prop is a sensitive file. in some case it will make your market didn't work but it can also ended with bootloop. have a nice fun but be carefull with it.
lancejuson said:
Can i edit my android version to 4?
Press THANKS if i help you
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Lol, you can do that if you want trick your friends.
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i use this for a long time to joke my friends......lol
how to change in 6.0.1
Guyz i am using aokp android 4.0.4 and i wanted to know how to change image in status bar .Thanks in advance
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sahil001 said:
Guyz i am using aokp android 4.0.4 and i wanted to know how to change image in status bar .Thanks in advance
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First you need to decompile your systemui.apk (find it in /system/app) Then you can change the images and when you're done you compile it again.
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Christiaan91 said:
First you need to decompile your systemui.apk (find it in /system/app) Then you can change the images and when you're done you compile it again.
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That's only necessary if the image is a .9 image. Otherwise you just need a zip program such as winrar to pull the image out and edit it then reinsert it.
Edit; now that I see the image that is .9 in tw based roms but Idk about aokp.
Thanks both of you ill try it ...)))
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There is a way to have the same app twice, like in online game, instead of logging out everytime, i want to have two apps for two users,
Is it possible ?
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kingston951 said:
There is a way to have the same app twice, like in online game, instead of logging out everytime, i want to have two apps for two users,
Is it possible ?
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Yes, by renaming the app through the Manifest.xml
ATTACK said:
Yes, by renaming the app through the Manifest.xml
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How i can access that file ?
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Decompile with Apktool
Navigate to:
Code:
.apk/AndroidManifest.xml
Open with Notepad++
Look for:
Code:
package="com.android. ---- "
And just add a letter to the end and recompile
ATTACK said:
Decompile with Apktool
Navigate to:
Code:
.apk/AndroidManifest.xml
Open with Notepad++
Look for:
Code:
package="com.android. ---- "
And just add a letter to the end and recompile
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It's can't be done from the mobile ?
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kingston951 said:
It's can't be done from the mobile ?
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Nope
I forgot to mention that after you recompile you need to resign the apk with " sign apk"
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help
ATTACK said:
I forgot to mention that after you recompile you need to resign the apk with " sign apk"
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i dont really know how to use this program.
can you give the steps just for editing the manifest.xml ?
kingston951 said:
i dont really know how to use this program.
can you give the steps just for editing the manifest.xml ?
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Hi there...........i used the smart apk tool to decompile the apk, i did all the necessary work that was to be done but know i have a prob. What the hell i have to do with decompiled folder to recompile it and then how to sign it....... I wan't some to guide me...... ^_^
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