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Hi there.
Is there any chance to replace stock dialerpad icons on gingerbread with others of mine? I mean,is there a specific directory where I can have a go at replacing them with root explorer or am I supposed to mess up it all???
thanks in advance
If you have deodexed rom, just drop attached png to System/app/ DialerTabActivity.apk / drawable-hdpi folder.
nedooo said:
If you have deodexed rom, just drop attached png to System/app/ DialerTabActivity.apk / drawable-hdpi folder.
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thanks a lot nedoo,but maybe I just couldn't explain myself very well
I mean,since I fancy "buuf theme" more than any other theme and since adw.buuf.theme can't buuf system icons,I'd like to change dialerpad icons just to pop up somethin' like this:
is that possible to do all by myself???
I'd like to change icons in system/app/DialerTabActivity.apk/res/drawable.hdpi can I simply replacle icons or I gotta modify xml file too??????
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nemello said:
I'd like to change icons in system/app/DialerTabActivity.apk/res/drawable.hdpi can I simply replacle icons or I gotta modify xml file too??????
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You can drop in different images, yes... but don't expect it to decompile or recompile properly if you modify or replace the ".9" PNG's. To edit the ".9" PNG's properly, you have to decompile the normal framework/app, change the PNG and XML, then recompile.
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You can drop in different images, yes... but don't expect it to decompile or recompile properly if you modify or replace the ".9" PNG's. To edit the ".9" PNG's properly, you have to decompile the normal framework/app, change the PNG and XML, then recompile.
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.9 png's??
for example,in drawable.hdpi folder I can see call_contacts_icon_normal.png,I'd like to change it with another one,can I do that???
nemello said:
.9 png's??
for example,in drawable.hdpi folder I can see call_contacts_icon_normal.png,I'd like to change it with another one,can I do that???
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Yes if you are on deodexed ROM. .9.png is not normal png it is compiled png with dots (invisible when compiled, visible when decompiled)wich are used as guides for streaching graphics.
T gain all the elements you showed on that photo you need to modify Phone.apk,
framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk.
So do a beckup and experiment
That's not easy at all, more to say it's rather hard, but...
hi
i am running insertcoin 1.0.9 (stock hboot)
i really want to change the background of my statusbar from the default black to a semi transparent white grey one i have attached below
i am sure this has been done but i just cant seem to find how to do it step by step
this cant be done in UOT Kitchen (AFAIK) because i cant upload the image i want the statusbar to be
i think this is possible by using metamorph but i couldnt find a step by step guide
i would prefer to edit framework-res.apk, systemui.apk and com.htc.resources.apk manually - but i've heard that it cant be done directly by changing the .png files in the drawable folder
please help......
would really appreciate......
thank you
anyone???
pleeeeeeeeeeeeease.........
yes edit the status_bar background from system ui from 7zip extarctor
Shrihari007 said:
yes edit the status_bar background from system ui from 7zip extarctor
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Hello, I am looking forward on creating my own them for Galaxy S2, so I suppose I need to find where all the icons are located.
I will probably open the stock samsung theme graphics in photoshop and edit them, so any idea where they are located?
Is this the correct way of doing it?
ZenorGR said:
Hello, I am looking forward on creating my own them for Galaxy S2, so I suppose I need to find where all the icons are located.
I will probably open the stock samsung theme graphics in photoshop and edit them, so any idea where they are located?
Is this the correct way of doing it?
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Easy and beginers way:
Start with UOT kitchen: http://uot.dakra.lt/
Get the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk from the rom which you want to theme. Upload it to the kitchen and edit what you want.
Cook the theme and flash it with CWM as an update.
More advanced:
Get the toucwiz's framework and Settings.apk, you can edit png's of settings menu and touchwiz launcher. (you can not do this with UOT kitchen)
And check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
GOOD LUCK!
Thanks Dark Emotion, good guide!
Dark Emotion said:
Easy and beginers way:
Start with UOT kitchen: http://uot.dakra.lt/
Get the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk from the rom which you want to theme. Upload it to the kitchen and edit what you want.
Cook the theme and flash it with CWM as an update.
More advanced:
Get the toucwiz's framework and Settings.apk, you can edit png's of settings menu and touchwiz launcher. (you can not do this with UOT kitchen)
And check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
GOOD LUCK!
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Thank you, what about the Notification bar power controls? Where can these be found?
ZenorGR said:
Thank you, what about the Notification bar power controls? Where can these be found?
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In the UOT kitchen: go to icons (check "Use this mod"), scroll down and check "Notification Power Buttons" and just choose any icon set you want. You can choose between 8 types of icons.
No I meant, in which apk are they found, so I can replace them with my own.
Is it on the framework-res.apk or systemUI.apk ?
/edit: Found them, on SystemUI.apk -> res folder
But it seems they are indexed png images, so can't edit them in photoshop. I suppose I will have to replace them.
Ok one more question would be, is it possible to change the color of the White popup windows?(like the one that popus when you long press the power button).
I know it's possible to edit the background color, but what about the font color? I suppose it's found on the xml.
Here's how the popup is displayed on kitchen:
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Ok one more question would be, is it possible to change the color of the White popup windows?(like the one that popus when you long press the power button).
I know it's possible to edit the background color, but what about the font color? I suppose it's found on the xml.
Here's how the popup is displayed on kitchen:
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Sorry man but I don't know answer to that question.
Well I found that the font colors may exist on framework-res\res\values\colors.xml if you decompile framework-res.apk
But after changing a color value, I then compiled the apk, replaced the new on on my phone and got boot loop so I had to re-flash a different theme to unstuck.
If anyone got any idea on how to change the font colors let me know!
If you have a search in the "how to theme" thread (link already posted) I put up a zip that I had lying on my desk top that tells you where to find a lot of the text colours.
The only problem with editing these is some apps will still use their own colour code and could cause problems like readability.
Hope this helps.
Edit: I had them on my sd card, credit to the creator!!!
In which page dully?
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In which page dully?
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I've posted them in my last post m8
Oh now I see it, so the one I am looking for is bright_foreground_light color. I want that in white, so the hex would be this one right? #ffffffff
Well that's what I did, then compiled the framework-res and replaced it on the Systems folder, then rebooted the phone but I got a reboot loop.
Any suggestions?
What did you use apkmanager?
If so did you answer yes and yes then delete what you modified from the keep folder
I used apktool:
apktool b framework-res(folder)
but as I can see now, the new apk compiled it's missing the META-INF folder, maybe that's why?
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So I just tried with apk-manager, I used the same method then compiled (answered yes/yes) now I have this:
unsignedframework-res.apk
But getting an error when trying to sign it.
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I used apktool:
apktool b framework-res(folder)
but as I can see now, the new apk compiled it's missing the META-INF folder, maybe that's why?
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So I just tried with apk-manager, I used the same method then compiled (answered yes/yes) now I have this:
unsignedframework-res.apk
But getting an error when trying to sign it.
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Don't sign it, you don't sign system apks.
Just delete the "unsigned" part or rename to framework-res.apk and push or flash and it should work.
Ok thanks.
I just replaced it but no go, the font is still black(atleast there is no boot loop this time).
I suppose I messed up the part on apk_manager where it says to delete any files you modified on the "keep" folder.
On keep folder there was no value/colors.xml(colors.xml is the one I edited the bright_foreground_light).
Cheers
Did you delete resources.arsc?
No, let me try again.
Success! Dude you rock! Thanks a lot, for providing lot's of great info about this, here it is: blue font and full black pop-up menus.
Also attached two more shots of the theme I am making:
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No, let me try again.
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Basically resources.arsc is the"hidden" xml folders that become visible when you decompile.
Hello Everyone,
as the Title says. We like to mod the statusbar of our Gnex with an backround image.
I tried and searched long to find out how to and finally I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814441
and I can say this works, but you have to follow some steps of mine, so this really really works.
At first I will give credits to powerpoint45, he is the man, who has done all this getting to work. Please hit his thanks-button!!!!
Ok, now we start:
1. Step is, to download the files of powerpoint45 thread
2. Step is to follow his guide, but this is new: use the framework-res of your rom you like to use
So first install the framework-res.apk of your ROM and then install the SystemUI.apk of your ROM
When the SystemUI is successfully decompiled, there you can see a folder "SystemUI"
Go into this folder and then go into the res folder and then into the "drawable-xhdpi" folder
Here you will find a file called "status_bar_bg_tile", this file you can change out with a png you want, but the file must have the SAME name. The size of the png should be 720x30 (CREDITS HERE TO BANKS)
When you replaced this file with the one of your choice , you have to go to the folder /res/values
Here you pick out the drawable.xml
Open with notepad++
edit line 5 into this: @drawable/status_bar_bg_tile
Save the file
Now, make the way Powerpoint45 recompiles, but before you have to copy the META_INF and manifest.xml from the ORIGINAL SystemUI.apk into the decompiled SystemUI folder.
It is possible that you will not see an builded apk like the terminal says, so try this command:
java -jar apktool.jar b SystemUI
After that, there should be a new folder called "dist", here you will find the new SystemUI.apk
Install the new SystemUI the way you like. I use push via adb - then fix permissions (IMPORTANT)
Last Thanks to Powerpoint45 and Banks
I hope this helps you to customize your Gnex a little more!!!
If I missed something, correct me! This is my first little how to! AND SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH!
Pete2506 said:
Hello,
I used the search function, but did not find an answer for my question. I want to theme my statusbar. And want to change the image of the backround image. But in jellybean the png has another name than in earlier android versions.
So I want to know what is the name of the backround image and what is the correct size for the png I want to use.
I hope themers can help.
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Image is called status_bar_bg_tile.png Found in SystemUI.apk res/drawable-xhdpi
Change it to w/e
Go into SystemUI.apk res/values/drawables.xml
Open it.
Change the line out that calls out the statusbar color with this
<drawable name="status_bar_background">@drawable/status_bar_bg_tile</drawable>
Save, Recompile,Flash, Profit, lol
Edit: I always made them 720x30 for the size
BaNkS said:
Image is called status_bar_bg_tile.png Found in SystemUI.apk res/drawable-xhdpi
Change it to w/e
Go into SystemUI.apk res/values/drawables.xml
Open it.
Change the line out that calls out the statusbar color with this
<drawable name="status_bar_background">@drawable/status_bar_bg_tile</drawable>
Save, Recompile,Flash, Profit, lol
Edit: I always made them 720x30 for the size
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Is it possible to resize the image I want, rename the file and make a zipthemer file?
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Pete2506 said:
Is it possible to resize the image I want, rename the file and make a zipthemer file?
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Yeah, you should be alright to resize the image. I don't think you can just make a zipthemer mod since the stock SystemUI calls out an image HEX color instead of an actual image. You would still have to decompile your SystemUI and make that XML edit. After you made that edit, you can rename the statusbar png to w/e you want and make the necessary changes to the XML to call out that image.
Example: <drawable name="status_bar_background">@drawable/whatever your image name is.png</drawable>
drawable.xml is not available in the rom I use. I found an status_bar_bg.xml, but I am not able to open it with notepad++. Decompiling only show *.smali so no xml files
I managed to change the image that I want but still black is shown in statusbar, so wich xml file to edit so that the image is shown?
I attached the sysui.apk The rom I use is jbsourcery2.1
Maybe someone could help better.
Watch out the status_bar_bg_tile.png it is now an image with size 720x30
You should be able to just put an image in the xhdpi folder called status_bar_background.png. I don't recall needing to change any XML to add an image
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nbeebe24 said:
You should be able to just put an image in the xhdpi folder called status_bar_background.png. I don't recall needing to change any XML to add an image
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I have done it, you can see it in the attached file, the image does not change. Status bar is still black
AHHH..., you mean such adding this file
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I decompiled your SystemUI apk and see what you did wrong. You need to have an image name status_bar_background.png as I said before. Not the tile one. Try this and see if it works http://www.mediafire.com/?cka1374omcxny1h
Send me your framework-res.apk I'll take a crack at it
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Could you show us where we can get the title bar image you used.
looky
powerpoint45 said:
Could you show us where we can get the title bar image you used.
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Here you go!!!
ALL CREDITS FOR THE ORIGINAL PNG TO SCAR FROM MY OLD DESIRE ROM
Does so much people only like the black boring Statusbar?
Doing this, makes it even possible to set a complete transparent Statusbar.
Hm..., somebody interested in Silver Stausbar Icons? Like this:
Pete2506 said:
Does so much people only like the black boring Statusbar?
Doing this, makes it even possible to set a complete transparent Statusbar.
Hm..., somebody interested in Silver Stausbar Icons? Like this:
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That looks awesome
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Thanks for the tutorial. Works like a charm. Question though, has anybody else tried to make a transparent status bar? Mine always reverts back to black and I was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem.
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Dawei87 said:
Thanks for the tutorial. Works like a charm. Question though, has anybody else tried to make a transparent status bar? Mine always reverts back to black and I was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem.
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Are you using a tablet because I don't think u can make it transparent in tablet mode.
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powerpoint45 said:
Are you using a tablet because I don't think u can make it transparent in tablet mode.
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Right now I'm not using tablet mode or anything. I am using a galaxy nexus and when I make it transparent it will look as intended, but then when I open an app or menu and return to the home screen it stays black and the transparency isn't there anymore. Tried using custom images and also just tweaking the colors in the files but both have the same results. I'm stumped at this point.
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Hi Everyone,
I got an other question.I'am using AOSP ICS mmb rom,currently.I want to change its statusbar icon with icons from a theme.I have bought CM10/CM9 Touchwiz theme,from it I want to replace stock icons.I have changed the icons once,but it was from another ROM.
Can anyone tell me which files I must have to copy from touchwiz.apk to systenUI.apk because Touchwiz.apk has all the icons for firmware-res.apk and systemUI.apk.
Can any one help me on that.......
Hi guyz,
I have learned how to change the icons from the theme(thanks to my mind ).But the problem is that the icons are way to big and doesn't fit on SG Gio's screen.
Can anyone help me out? plz help.
Thanks
If you want an app to modify the icons, search for NinjaMorph app.
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DevWithCookies said:
If you want an app to modify the icons, search for NinjaMorph app.
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I know about NinjaMorph.I was asking that to change the lockscreen,changing icons do the trick or we have to do something else.
But Thanks 4 reply :good:
toorentz said:
Hi guyz,
I have learned how to change the icons from the theme(thanks to my mind ).But the problem is that the icons are way to big and doesn't fit on SG Gio's screen.
Can anyone help me out? plz help.
Thanks
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You can change the size of the file icon using Photoshop or AnyPicImageResize via computer
Hakim Rahman said:
You can change the size of the file icon using Photoshop or AnyPicImageResize via computer
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Do you know which size is perfect for SG Gio??
toorentz said:
Do you know which size is perfect for SG Gio??
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I don't know for exact size, but my advice to determine appropriate size enough extracted (using Winrar) apk file that you want to modify!
after apk file is extracted, check the res folder (the folder where the files are xml and icon files)
Hakim Rahman said:
I don't know for exact size, but my advice to determine appropriate size enough extracted (using Winrar) apk file that you want to modify!
after apk file is extracted, check the res folder (the folder where the files are xml and icon files)
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Thanks.
I give it a try