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Have gotten their hands on dxtop. What obstacles and new challenges might it posses?
this is very interesting, good find.
I never heard of this before. This will allow me to build a digital clock widget to give my fadetoblue theme more of a TouchFlo3d look. Thanks!
Thats sick works well but if you have a theme installed it wont read the launcher from the theme so the stuff in the Luncher.apk from the theme wont show up clock,google search bar and stuff like that. Great idea and if themes can be installed with this its going to be bad a$$.
just bought it
Lovin it!
One of the best apps so far!
if you download the apk couldnt you just replace and theme the elements in that and upload it? or is that not something that could be done? i understand that you couldnt redistibute it, but for your personal use no? i opened it up and it looks similar to the launcher...just a thought
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if you download the apk couldnt you just replace and theme the elements in that and upload it? or is that not something that could be done? i understand that you couldnt redistibute it, but for your personal use no? i opened it up and it looks similar to the launcher...just a thought
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That was my understanding. In fact, didn't you do this to the demo version randumaccess?
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That was my understanding. In fact, didn't you do this to the demo version randumaccess?
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well it would be easier if the developer got together with Jesusfreke and make it into a big update and incorporated the app as the home screen for a small donation type thing? I would pay again for a update like that then the sky is the limit with themes for this.
yeah i updated the elements like in the normal launcher by the way and resigned the whole app. people would have to know how to put the elements in the app themselves after purchase... not for amateurs. would like to see someone pull off some way to do it easily though.
so randum, does that mean you already have a theme for it?
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so randum, does that mean you already have a theme for it?
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that means i can do it, and i am working on one as soon as we figure out how to do it without pirating the app, it will be released.
Randum, you the man. I don't think baron would mind. Just ask him.
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well it would be easier if the developer got together with Jesusfreke and make it into a big update and incorporated the app as the home screen for a small donation type thing? I would pay again for a update like that then the sky is the limit with themes for this.
yeah i updated the elements like in the normal launcher by the way and resigned the whole app. people would have to know how to put the elements in the app themselves after purchase... not for amateurs. would like to see someone pull off some way to do it easily though.
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Thats a damn good idea about the update with him & JF. Have they met!? Someone needs to introduce them! Haha
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that means i can do it, and i am working on one as soon as we figure out how to do it without pirating the app, it will be released.
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And as far as pirating the app, thats gonna be hard. Its not the actual update.zip your modding, its his apk which could prove to be troublesome. Maybe there's a way to get everyone together who has purchased it & they can share the themed versions??? Just an idea
How do you sign the .apk after you edit it doesn't work with the .apk resign tool.
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How do you sign the .apk after you edit it doesn't work with the .apk resign tool.
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well i signed the demo with no problem, but i am having a problem with the paid version... cant seem to sign it correctly
there should be a meta.inf file in it that you need to remove to resign it so it takes the test keys. Why not just send baron a pm and talk to him? One idea would be to give him the themes to release through his website.
I asked him about whats been talked about here this is what he said.
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My first implementation of themes will be to look on the sdcard for the assets in the same directory structure and filename that they are found in the dxtop.apk.
Something like this: /sdcard/dxtop/theme/res/drawable/clock_dial.png
or
Something like this: /sdcard/dxtop/theme/res/drawable-land/tray_handle_normal.png
Then i asked him this,i hope it could be done.
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O.k i got you so this would solve the problem i love this app bro very cutting edge,hey i have another Q: off topic if you can make your app look for those folders could a app to install themes be created using this format you have come up with or maybe even have it install a whole update.zip?.
If this can be done my whole world will change.
Original Thread: http://dxtop.wikidot.com/forum/t-135037/help-theme-creators
I would love it if we could change themes without having reflash everytime.
He said he going to try to make that happen but he needs to work on it more.
I wanted to make a thread for all people with ideas and creativity, similiar to the J & B keyboard thread... plus original Hero Clock thread is a little long.
reason is to have a place where you can ADB push or load up different colored widgets.
Now this is an early early stage of this thread and I plan to collab where possible... so please PM me for any help or ideas etc..
Im not the best at this, but im creative, so hopefully I can catch a few people's eye's (as my signature has) and let's get to it.
I have the PSD files of these clocks, you can open them in Photoshop or ImageReady.. I could use some help packing the clocks if people want them..
feel free to add your own customized widgets, clocks ,etc.. whatever is posted will be linked from the home page, for organization purposes.
HERO Clock:
SEE ATTACHMENTS
Okay job with those clocks! ... I'm good with photoshop(not pro yet but still)... and If you want any clocks I can make some... of course... you can butter me up with some $$$ ;D... I need to get a Paypal... does anyone know a loophole so a 16 year old can get a paypal?!? lol... I'll work on a clock and I'll post it up in a while... brb
whoa they look goood =D
thanx been tryna spread the word around about this possiblity... maybe itll open up some more.. i hope to work with the scripters of the non-rosie clocks to maybe incorporate some type of way to swap these in and out of HERO builds...
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thanx been tryna spread the word around about this possiblity... maybe itll open up some more.. i hope to work with the scripters of the non-rosie clocks to maybe incorporate some type of way to swap these in and out of HERO builds...
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Yeah we definatly need these in Hero builds these clocks are SO SICK great work
ok... I did this clock in less than an hour and a half... and I'll improve it over time... but!... this is for the Japanese(or Japanese wannabes(I KNOW I'M ONE!) )... as I said... I will improve it (when I have time)
EDIT: Any Ideas on how to make it sexxy???
oh wow rdub. ur up in here. what happen to ur thread man. i was hoping for a new SE clock. the other guy's copies are not as great as yours.
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oh wow rdub. ur up in here. what happen to ur thread man. i was hoping for a new SE clock. the other guy's copies are not as great as yours.
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A little HERO POWER TRIP and vacation now so thats what happened to my thread so maybe in a couple of weeks but for now I'm relaxing sorry to disappoint and thanks for keeping it legit with our clocks
PS: I may have something today to put up but its preliminary so well see
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Okay job with those clocks! ... I'm good with photoshop(not pro yet but still)... and If you want any clocks I can make some... of course... you can butter me up with some $$$ ;D... I need to get a Paypal... does anyone know a loophole so a 16 year old can get a paypal?!? lol... I'll work on a clock and I'll post it up in a while... brb
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get your mom or dad to link their account. I'm sure you have a savings account or something
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get your mom or dad to link their account. I'm sure you have a savings account or something
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Yeah... we just talked about it and we are gonna work it out so I can have my own debit card so I can get a paypal... awesomeness!!!
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oh wow rdub. ur up in here. what happen to ur thread man. i was hoping for a new SE clock. the other guy's copies are not as great as yours.
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dont want to compete in anyway with any developers... thats why i sought them out about my idea...
trying to start customizing the HERO widgets, Clocks, etc... (with the second hand) on Rosie..
just a different thread for a different customization
im going to see if I can have th4r edit a script or ill edit his script to work in the same way for SenseUI, Rosie, whatever you want to call it
some other developers of the community may partake in this as well...
names will be credited at the top
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dont want to compete in anyway with any developers... thats why i sought them out about my idea...
trying to start customizing the HERO widgets, Clocks, etc... (with the second hand) on Rosie..
just a different thread for a different customization
im going to see if I can have th4r edit a script or ill edit his script to work in the same way for SenseUI, Rosie, whatever you want to call it
some other developers of the community may partake in this as well...
names will be credited at the top
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Yeah i didn't mean to do that sorry about that and if you need help i can try and assist you too just let me know
oh snap! clean and fresh! take ur time to perfect them
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Yeah i didn't mean to do that sorry about that and if you need help i can try and assist you too just let me know
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its all good.. also yeah ill pm when i figure out the script to use...
im packing one tonight.. im gonna try the ADB method... maybe make a .bat batch file
Ah shoot I was hoping there was the apk for some of those in the first post, they look pretty nice . Is that what your talking about by 'packing one tonight'?
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its all good.. also yeah ill pm when i figure out the script to use...
im packing one tonight.. im gonna try the ADB method... maybe make a .bat batch file
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if you want i can pack all of them up and send them back to you
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Ah shoot I was hoping there was the apk for some of those in the first post, they look pretty nice . Is that what your talking about by 'packing one tonight'?
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no such luck... with my attempt i want to add my resources to the site so that any one can take a stab at it... or use as they want as well
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if you want i can pack all of them up and send them back to you
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sure what do you need from me? do you need me to save each individual part of the clock, as individual images.. then send those to you? ooorrr do you want my PSD files for photoshop.. to then save as you need?
let me kno and we can do it..
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sure what do you need from me? do you need me to save each individual part of the clock, as individual images.. then send those to you? ooorrr do you want my PSD files for photoshop.. to then save as you need?
let me kno and we can do it..
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need the individual parts of the clock as separate images
(dial, hour hand, minute hand)
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need the individual parts of the clock as separate images
(dial, hour hand, minute hand)
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sure thing.. no problem.. when im out of class at 1pm EST ill finish the rest of the clocks and send them to you.
hi all,
im trying to make a legend theme.
i made 4 screens.
i want to know the name of the png that is in the screen.
cause i cant really find it in framework-res.apk or com.htc.resources.apk
i hope someone can say what PNG it is ?
i need to know that name of the png so i can even theme it more like a legend.
thanks!
//Nick
i know the first one is contained in the rosie.apk and is called all_programs_header_title.9
also it doesnt have the wording apparently thats controlled by an xml file not sure which
i found it in drawable-small-(whatever your res is, in this case ldpi)
i imagine the others are in a similar place of their respective .apk's
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i know the first one is contained in the rosie.apk and is called all_programs_header_title.9
also it doesnt have the wording apparently thats controlled by an xml file not sure which
i found it in drawable-small-(whatever your res is, in this case ldpi)
i imagine the others are in a similar place of their respective .apk's
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Nope doesnt work.
EDIT: i got the first one
now only the 3 more .
the contacts one is called list_null its in drawable-long in HTCcontacts.apk
the contact widget is people_header2.9 drawable small in htccontactwidgets.apk
im not sure on the last one
thoughtlesskyle said:
the contacts one is called list_null its in drawable-long in HTCcontacts.apk
the contact widget is people_header2.9 drawable small in htccontactwidgets.apk
im not sure on the last one
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lol, both files arent there. not even a drawable-long directory.
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lol, both files arent there. not even a drawable-long directory.
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im looking at a sense 2.2 build from the tattoo forums sorry for trying to help, good luck on finding them
First off, I take no credit in doing this, this is meant to help people if they want to try it. And I am only making thread at request of others members.
If you break your phone I am not responsible, if you have questions though I am more than willing to help as much as I can but this was the first project I did.
There may be easier ways to do this but this is how I did it. If there is, feel free to comment the other ways!
I would like to say thanks to maddoggin and illinois08 for there help in getting mine figured out!
Requirements:
winrar (this is what I prefer but you can use any of your choice)
Original Swype.apk (included in thread and swype needs to be already installed)
image editing software (I personally used gimp and coreldraw) and experience in them.
common sense
What you are actually changing:
To change the look of swype is fairly simple, meaning all you are changing is some .png files in the apk itself to whatever you want them to be.
The only downside is trying to make sure the letter spacing is correct. That is the reason I used coreldraw first to do the spacing and then the background with my flames was in gimp.
First Step:
Using winrar (7zip, etc) open up Swype.apk (I placed on desktop for easier use).
The first folder should say assets. Open up assets. After you open assets, there should be a folder named keyboards. Drag the keyboards folder to desktop.
Once you open the keyboards folder, you will see multiple image files. You have found the files we need to edit! Make sure every png stays in there even if you decided not to edit one of them.
Files SwypeRef_LS_Blue_Shifted_WVGA.png (LS is landscape keyboard) through SwypeRef_PT_Standard_wBlue_VGA.png (PT is portrait, most important for me)
I only edited 4 of the images because these are the main 4 I use and don't use landscape. If you wish you can edit all of them or just 1 .
Second Step:
Using Gimp/or CorelDRAW, you will need to make new images that are 480x320 pixels. At this point, it is totally up to you to get the placements correct and make the image how you want it displayed.
I personally imported the images I was editing to Corel, and basically started a fresh one on top of it so I could get the letter placements correct. You need to make sure when you are done that the image is still 480x320 with the letters not being the end of the size. I made an outline that was 480x320 and placed the letters inside and exported the image that way so it stayed the right size. I would also try to keep the images around 50 kb because mine are around 90 and you noticed some lag when it switched between pngs...
As you are exporting your images, make sure to name them their appropriate names (shifted, capitals, lower case, etc.) which makes it easier to rename them after wards.
Third Step
Once you have all of your images done how you want, I would place them all in their own separate folder.
Now, you will need to open the keyboards folder from earlier and match the images you edited to where they go in "keyboards" and rename your files to the appropriate name and delete its' counter part. Meaning make sure only your image is in keyboards with it renamed to what mode your png represents. And make sure the folder contains every png it did before. They all serve a purpose.
After you have removed all the old pngs and replaced with your renamed images, you will need to open Swype.apk back up and go to assets-> and delete the original keyboards folder. After deleting, move your keyboards folder with your images under assets.
Swype is now edited with your keyboards how you want them!!
Fourth Step:
The only thing left is either adb push Swype.apk to system/app or place on sd card and install with astro,ez,etc.
Another way that is very easy and the way I do it. If you are using a theme, open up on your desktop with winrar. Go to folder system/app and place Swype.apk in app folder. Now flash from recovery and your new and improved swype is ready for action.
I have attached what I made mine look like. Some people may not like how basic it looks and how some of the things are not sized or off correctly but I like it and it works!!
I also added a picture of my custom dropdown which I made in Gimp. If you would like to know how to do one like this send me a PM.
And if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I may not be the best at explaining things thoroughly !
I have been getting a lot of PM asking how to edit swype ...
Are my instructions to complicated? If so, let me know and I will try to revise them a bit and sorry!
Nah it's cool man. I mean i get it. idk about everyone else. I haven't got around to trying it yet but this lets me know what to expect.
Ok well that is good! Thanks for the reply...
I hope that post didn't come off as rude, if you sent me a PM I more than willing to help everyone! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't bad instructions ...
Dude this is really nice, I like how you changed the letters to diferent font. Nice job! You should make some more!
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Thanks man! Like I said since this was my personal one I didn't go all out and it was kind of sloppy but it suits me fine.
I was thinking about it but not sure what people would want! If some people gave me some ideas of what kind of background or font, I would have no problem making it for them.
Now that I know how to do it (with your help) it won't be as painful as before, just time consuming.
I'm not a user of Swype but I certainly commend the effort that you put into this. It came out great.
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I'm not a user of Swype but I certainly commend the effort that you put into this. It came out great.
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Thank you!
This is GREAT!! Thank you for putting this together.
Your are welcome! Let me know if you have any questions!
Just so everyone is clear, the Swype.apk attached to post is the original swype, not my customized one . Because that is what you have to edit.
Just so no one gets confused.
Thank you for this help. I've wanted to be able to change the way mine looked but have been stuck trying to find someone else's work that suited. I've just started modifying mine and what I've got looks awful but that's because I need to learn how to utilize the imaging programs better. I'm sure I can get it and thank you again for the starter.
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Thank you for this help. I've wanted to be able to change the way mine looked but have been stuck trying to find someone else's work that suited. I've just started modifying mine and what I've got looks awful but that's because I need to learn how to utilize the imaging programs better. I'm sure I can get it and thank you again for the starter.
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Awesome! Im glad it helped you! Im sure you will and hope you share with us the finished product!
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First off, I take no credit in doing this, this is meant to help people if they want to try it. And I am only making thread at request of others members.
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Im thinkin that pull needs a lil animation......
D
jkrough0728 said:
I have been getting a lot of PM asking how to edit swype ...
Are my instructions to complicated? If so, let me know and I will try to revise them a bit and sorry!
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I haven't tried yetyet but I get It fine... great job
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Worked great on my3VO thanks.
Anyone have a link to the nexus s4g version
I want to edit my swype to look like that
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I forgot all about this thread lol
I just edited my 3D's swype today because of you guys posting on it and it made me think to do that so thank you
jkrough0728 said:
I forgot all about this thread lol
I just edited my 3D's swype today because of you guys posting on it and it made me think to do that so thank you
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I just themed one today. HOLY CRAP IT'S NOT EASY!
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I just themed one today. HOLY CRAP IT'S NOT EASY!
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I know it can be a pain sometimes... Really depends if you want different font that is the hardest thing ever lol
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As I'm a bit old fashioned guy I'd prefer more lines of contacts per screen instead of useless contact pictures I've modified contacts.apk a bit. As you can see from the screenshots we've now more lines per page and only small frame for pictures (for those who can't live without).
The mod works on stock LPQ, de-odexed not necessary.
Download: Contacts by Toscha42 v0.91
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Toscha
Will try this out. Any chance of modding the Favorites too ? And putting the contacts tab on phone.apk ?
I'll look into 'Favorites' and also the groups list, but putting contacts onto phone would be behind my capabilities.
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Toscha
Seems to be a bit more complicated as expected. I even haven't yet found where the favorites view is generated at all ...
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Toscha
Fantastic. I Like it very much.
Possibile a version Without pictures?
Also can U give the source?
Thanks
Without picture should be possible, though haven't tried yet. But I wonder whether swiping left and right (for calling and SMS) will still work w/o picture.
For the sources: It's all done within dimens.xml and styles.xml. Or are you asking to upload them, wouldn't be a problem either?
Cheers
Toscha
ok, i have test and not run to OMEGA v5
maybe just for stock...
i have lost "Phone"
ty cwm and backup
Sorry mate, I only use stock ROMs. So I'm not too surprised it didn't work on Omega v5. Far too many differences ...
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Toscha
no problem bro, backup
but your mod it's very good
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Without picture should be possible, though haven't tried yet. But I wonder whether swiping left and right (for calling and SMS) will still work w/o picture.
For the sources: It's all done within dimens.xml and styles.xml. Or are you asking to upload them, wouldn't be a problem either?
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Yes. I want know how you can have it.
So I can make myself for my rom
I see, so please find attached. I'm happy you like it.
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Toscha
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Will try this out. Any chance of modding the Favorites too ? And putting the contacts tab on phone.apk ?
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I'd love this too. Is there a chance of having the old Gingerbread contacs and dialer on ICS? I wanted to create a thread about this but Am a noob .
can you make this for XWLPT too? thanks a lot!
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Seems to be a bit more complicated as expected. I even haven't yet found where the favorites view is generated at all ...
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hi mate,
ive been working on the exact same thing on my Galaxy S3 international with JB.. then ive got stuck on how to remove the thumbnails at the favorites list view, and started searching and found your thread here...
sooo, did you ever manage to find where the favorites list is generated? i would really like to know
thanks in advance.
Na, I'm sorry, never found that out. But to be fair, as I don't use favorites too often I simply stopped searching ...
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toscha42 said:
Na, I'm sorry, never found that out. But to be fair, as I don't use favorites too often I simply stopped searching ...
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yeah ok. thanks for answering though.. well, i dont use favorites either, but hate to do things half..
ive been thinking it might be coded in the smali files, which i dont have a clue on what to change, and/or where..
but if i find a solution ill let you know, though i currently doubt i will find it.....
take care
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Hey guys, i'm working on the same thing.
I am trying to put that favorites tab on hell and put the phonebook on replace.
If someone would like to help, lets go:
First i decompressed my actual contacts.apk to edit.
Then i decompressed the contacts.apk of an other rom that have already the contacts on the favorites place just like we want.
So i will upload the decompressed Contacts.apk so u can help me analize the file and find out where in the code is that, so we can change the tabs.
Resume: The file attached is an Contacts.apk that already have the contacts list instead of favorites.
edit: Forget to tell i did already try to just put the contacts.apk of other rom on my actual rom, but the phone icon just gone, the i had to put the original contacts.apk from the rom i'm using to work. But i guess you all already know that we cant just put the apk inside our rom.
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Hey guys, i'm working on the same thing.
I am trying to put that favorites tab on hell and put the phonebook on replace.
If someone would like to help, lets go:
First i decompressed my actual contacts.apk to edit.
Then i decompressed the contacts.apk of an other rom that have already the contacts on the favorites place just like we want.
So i will upload the decompressed Contacts.apk so u can help me analize the file and find out where in the code is that, so we can change the tabs.
Resume: The file attached is an Contacts.apk that already have the contacts list instead of favorites.
edit: Forget to tell i did already try to just put the contacts.apk of other rom on my actual rom, but the phone icon just gone, the i had to put the original contacts.apk from the rom i'm using to work. But i guess you all already know that we cant just put the apk inside our rom.
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Is this apk file from a galaxy s2 based rom?
anbech said:
hi mate,
ive been working on the exact same thing on my Galaxy S3 international with JB.. then ive got stuck on how to remove the thumbnails at the favorites list view, and started searching and found your thread here...
sooo, did you ever manage to find where the favorites list is generated? i would really like to know
thanks in advance.
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finally found a way to remove favorites tab from samsung dialer