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First of all, credits should go to nims11 for this. I pm him and asking how to do that, it worked so I thought to write an extensive tutorial about this. Of course I am not held responsible if something goes wrong, read carefully instructions though it's quite simple, don't mind long explanation, is meant for new users too.
STATUS BAR TRANSPARENCY - WHAT YOU NEED!!!
1. This was tested on CM7.2 on both deodexed and odexed version. Also will work on ICS2. Probably will work on CM7.1 too but haven't tried this. Don't ask me if this will work on other modded versions of CM7.2, I don't know, and I am not willing to try.
2. You need a theme that supports transparency in status bar like Meizu, LunarUI, MIUI, Naked Simplicity, Orion and much more. Theme list can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167075
3. You need ADW Launcher along with theme to make this work. Remember to uncheck wallpaper hack in system preferences.
4. You need Root Explorer or similar app to be able to do have root access.
5. Before proceed with the method, backup SystemUI.apk from system/app (deodexed version) or both SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex (odexed version). A simple copy/paste to your sd card will also do the job.
PROCEDURE FOR HAVING TRANSPARENCY IN STATUS BAR
DEODEXED VERSION
1. Download this file http://www.uploadking.com/V7YWUIJ3UO and transfer to your SD Card (any directory)
2. Use Root Explorer and COPY file
3. Go to system/app --> Press the Mount R/W button on top of screen --> Now Paste. A message pops up to confirm that you want to overwrite file. Press Yes.
4. You will then get a message that systemui stopped responding. DON'T WORRY. Hold power button till phone reboots
5. When it reboots you won't have status bar. DON'T WORRY, IT'S MEANT TO BE LIKE THIS.
6. Use again Root Explorer, go to system/app, press again the Mount R/W button --> then find file SystemUI.apk --> Long press it till a menu pops up --> Click Permissions, it should be as this http://imageshack.us/f/843/screenshot1323167924787.png/ So permissions under file should be as rw-r-r
7. Reboot phone --> YOU'RE DONE.
ODEXED VERSION
The procedure is exactly the same as deodexed version BUT BEFORE DOING THIS YOU NEED TO DELETE SystemUI.odex from system/app using Root Explorer and having pressed the Mount R/W button in order to do so.
So when you're done and lets say you are using MIUI Theme it should look like this http://imageshack.us/f/856/screenshot1323169878975.png/. Different theme will have different icons or different transparency level, transparency is really theme dependant!
DON'T PANIC
1. If it doesn't work then probably you did something wrong
2. Remember that you have backed up original files so you're safe
ALTERNATIVE METHOD VIA CWM (as nims11 suggested) - ODEXED VERSION ONLY!!!
Just flash this through CWM http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
Thank you John!
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
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nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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yours --> one line instruction
mine --> uhh, a few more lines
Nice!!! Thanks! Added to first floor
nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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I tried it and i lost my status bar completely
^Deadly_Sin^ said:
I tried it and i lost my status bar completely
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are you using odex version? I haven't tried this method myself, I did it manually. Check permissions on SystemUI.apk, it should be as rw-r-r.
I tested it on my odexed rom then gave here
I not want to tolerate such question like i lost my statusbar... so i not started thread
he pm me so i gave him
and by saw thread gave odexed version for odexed rom user
so if working with your good if not use other method of using deodex methos from first post
itasoulas said:
are you using odex version? I haven't tried this method myself, I did it manually. Check permissions on SystemUI.apk, it should be as rw-r-r.
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nims11 said:
I tested it on my odexed rom then gave here
I not want to tolerate such question like i lost my statusbar... so i not started thread
he pm me so i gave him
and by saw thread gave odexed version for odexed rom user
so if working with your good if not use other method of using deodex methos from first post
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I managed to make it work, sorry for the trouble i've caused and thank you
Also, a tip as a small contribution for people who don't like adw launcher like me. If you want to have a transparent status bar while using a different launcher then you need to download multi picture live wallpaper from the market. Set your prefered wallpaper through multi picture live wallpaper and the status bar is transparent no matter what launcher you're using
yes it work... also nims maybe you can give us your transparency bar with center clock system UI too... it would be awesome... thx
^Deadly_Sin^ said:
I tried it and i lost my status bar completely
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nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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FINALLY
I'm still waiting for a proper tut
If anyone wants full transparency just replace every instance of @drawable/statusbar_background by @color/transparent.
doctorace92 said:
If anyone wants full transparency just replace every instance of @drawable/statusbar_background by @color/transparent.
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can u share how to do that??? more detail i mean...thx for ur reply
madxxxpmc said:
can u share how to do that??? more detail i mean...thx for ur reply
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If you know how to use apk manager and in which xml reference to statusbar_background is located you should be able to do it.This is not for freaking noobs.
working in ics2...but when i try to choose ics theme by achep isn't transparent..anyone can make ics theme by achep be transparent?
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CM7.2 systemUI
just want to help. here I made flashable. but before you flash you must delete SystemUI.odex using root explorer > system > app choose SystemUI.odex and delete make sure you has mount rw first, if you get FC for SystemUI don't panic, reboot to recovery and then flash it via recovery. don't forget to mount /system first...
all credits goes to him...
MAKE BACKUP FIRST OF YOUR CURRENT SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex
EDIT : SORRY MY FAULT. THIS STUFF ONLY WORK IN CM7.2 ROM BASED.
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can u share how to do that??? more detail i mean...thx for ur reply
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I think you must extract SystemUI.apk using apktool. and find value @drawable/statusbar_background then replace with @color/transparent find in some files with xml extension. I recommend to use notepad++ for editing xml extension.
nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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Hi nims11. I think this SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex in zip is not compatible with CM7 by Grif_07, I've been tested but my status bar completely lost. can you tell me, does it work on your Rom? using this flashable?
saigetshu said:
I think you must extract SystemUI.apk using apktool. and find value @drawable/statusbar_background then replace with @color/transparent find in some files with xml extension. I recommend to use notepad++ for editing xml extension.
Hi nims11. I think this SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex in zip is not compatible with CM7 by Grif_07, I've been tested but my status bar completely lost. can you tell me, does it work on your Rom? using this flashable?
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maybe because it's for CM 7.2 based rom only....
I have go launcher and dont work transparency. Is possible some work on go launcher.? How to? And ics theme by achep wanna go create transparent theme
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joryS5830 said:
I have go launcher and dont work transparency. Is possible some work on go launcher.? How to? And ics theme by achep wanna go create transparent theme
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Use multipicture live wallpaper and transparent theme.
Hi all!
I try edit twframework-res.apk (some images + some xml's) but it has no effect. I try doing wipe dalvik-cache and wipe cache, but nothing, images no change... xml no apply... i dunno what to do.
Any idea?
Thanks!
which tool do you use to decompile apk?
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which tool do you use to decompile apk?
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APK Manage 5.0.2 (Apk tool)
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APK Manage 5.0.2 (Apk tool)
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you need to delete which files you have edit in keep folder including images..then press enter..
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you need to delete which files you have edit in keep folder including images..then press enter..
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I do this. Now I explore twframework-res.apk with root explorer and I've seen are the images that I have modified, so all ok, however not work...
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I do this. Now I explore twframework-res.apk with root explorer and I've seen are the images that I have modified, so all ok, however not work...
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you also need to modified images in framework-res.apk..there are same images in both twframework-res.apk and framework-res.apk..search for it..
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you also need to modified images in framework-res.apk..there are same images in both twframework-res.apk and framework-res.apk..search for it..
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Ok, the same images in the two files (twframework-res.apk and framework-res.apk) but, xml files? I edit one xml but there isn't any change (twframework-res.apk), that xml is neither in framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk
Edit: Ok, I don't need to edit twframework-res.apk, i need to edit apk xml (in this case, Music.apk) I found the same xml inside, i'll try if work.
Edit2: It's work.
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Hi all!
I try edit twframework-res.apk (some images + some xml's) but it has no effect. I try doing wipe dalvik-cache and wipe cache, but nothing, images no change... xml no apply... i dunno what to do.
Any idea?
Thanks!
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hi ,
first what do you want to change exactly ?
in Tw rom the Framework-res.apk is not the same as stock google phone so maybe you have to look inside
colour change
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hi ,
first what do you want to change exactly ?
in Tw rom the Framework-res.apk is not the same as stock google phone so maybe you have to look inside
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hi i want to edit the system font color which apk should i edit..framework,systemUI
ngaihomasailo said:
hi i want to edit the system font color which apk should i edit..framework,systemUI
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framework-res.apk.."res/color/ folder" and "res/values/styles.xml"..
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Can either of the apks be modified the change the 'theme' of TouchWiz?
Basically to get stock JellyBean look on Samsung Galaxy S2+. For eg, certain menus, radio buttons, preference activities etc...
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Can either of the apks be modified the change the 'theme' of TouchWiz?
Basically to get stock JellyBean look on Samsung Galaxy S2+. For eg, certain menus, radio buttons, preference activities etc...
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Yes.
For 99% controls of ui you would need to edit framework-res.apk
Though i prefer apktool + 7zip
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Hi guys,
Will any of the great themers here be kind enough to create a mod for the stock odexed ROMs that makes the status bar black?
There are mods available but almost all of them are for deodexed ROMs. A lot of people prefer to just have the stock odexed ROM (rooted or otherwise) and I am sure it will make their experience much better.
If it just requires a change of png's, I will be glad to do it myself if given correct directions. I am also slightly educated in terms of vrt theming. Unfortunately, as I am not from a techie background, stuff like XML editing stuff goes over my head..
Look forward to help and assistance. My current set up is LSN odexed stock+rooted..
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Hi
1. decompile SystemUI.apk (dont forget frameworks)
2. edit file drawables.xml in path res\values\
for black color:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#ff000000</item>
3. compile modifed apk
4. with 7zip take the 'resources.arcs' file of the "new" apk and copy them into original SystemUI.apk
5. place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app - set same premissions for new apk
Where do I put the modified system ui? Preload or system?
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kranti2064 said:
Where do I put the modified system ui? Preload or system?
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If you're running a JB 4.1.2 rom, it goes in preload\symlink\system\app
Unfortunately, when I tried to flash the modded systemui.. my status bar simply vanished.
Has it got to do something with the systemui in the system app folder still being odexed?
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kranti2064 said:
Unfortunately, when I tried to flash the modded systemui.. my status bar simply vanished.
Has it got to do something with the systemui in the system app folder still being odexed?
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are you set permissions for new SystemUI.apk after copying to system/app? set the same permission as original app
Done that.. rw-r-r isn't it?
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kranti2064 said:
Done that.. rw-r-r isn't it?
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yes
What file manager do I use to delete/paste files in the preload folder. My friendly es explorer seems to be having issues..
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kranti2064 said:
What file manager do I use to delete/paste files in the preload folder. My friendly es explorer seems to be having issues..
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I use ES too
i work only in folder system/app
1. rename original SystemUI.apk to SystemUI.apk.bak
2. copy new SystemUI.apk to folder system/app
3. set permissions
4. rebot
kranti2064 said:
What file manager do I use to delete/paste files in the preload folder. My friendly es explorer seems to be having issues..
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I use Root Explorer but I thought you could do it with ES too.
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MifkoKE said:
I use ES too
i work only in folder system/app
1. rename original SystemUI.apk to SystemUI.apk.bak
2. copy new SystemUI.apk to folder system/app
3. set permissions
4. rebot
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Tried and failed.. again..:silly:
Will you be kind enough to make a version for me.. It appears that I am doing something wrong and I don't even know what it is..
kranti2064 said:
Tried and failed.. again..:silly:
Will you be kind enough to make a version for me.. It appears that I am doing something wrong and I don't even know what it is..
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ok, no problem, but i need your framework-res.apk system/framework
I do not know if it will work with my framework-res.apk
attached your new SystemUI.apk with my frameworks
It worked.. I swear I could have kissed you right now..
Thanks a lot mate..
You're welcome
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Can everyone help me for change home nav bg sense 5 .jpg to .png because I need to change home nav sense 5 to 50% transparency (not 100% transparency )
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nunggg said:
Can everyone help me for change home nav bg sense 5 .jpg to .png because I need to change home nav sense 5 to 50% transparency (not 100% transparency )
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you can try don't know if it will work, but what i know works is
take you new .png copy it to your phone's storage with your comp. then rename the extention in root explorer from .png to .jpg then it hacks the extension and remains a .png that is uneditable but is read by the system as a .jpg
toolhas4degrees said:
you can try don't know if it will work, but what i know works is
take you new .png copy it to your phone's storage with your comp. then rename the extention in root explorer from .png to .jpg then it hacks the extension and remains a .png that is uneditable but is read by the system as a .jpg
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Thanks you sir
I will try again :laugh:
nunggg said:
Can everyone help me for change home nav bg sense 5 .jpg to .png because I need to change home nav sense 5 to 50% transparency (not 100% transparency )
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After try this i can say "It's work" :good:
Thanks you for your ideas
method
copy prime.apk to computer and change file name to .rar
extract and find home_nav_bg.jpg
and edit opacity in photoshop and save to home_nav_bg.png
go to save file and change file name to home_nav_bg.jpg
and replace file to prime.apk
nunggg said:
After try this i can say "It's work" :good:
Thanks you for your ideas
method
copy prime.apk to computer and change file name to .rar
extract and find home_nav_bg.jpg
and edit opacity in photoshop and save to home_nav_bg.png
go to save file and change file name to home_nav_bg.jpg
and replace file to prime.apk
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just use 7zip and select .apk as a default file, then you don't need to rename it as rar
toolhas4degrees said:
just use 7zip and select .apk as a default file, then you don't need to rename it as rar
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Ohh thanks again for your easy wat :good:
Hi I'd like trans nav bar I've downloaded the apk when I open it this is wat I get so do I just install and it's done ?? Cheers
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Hi I'd like trans nav bar I've downloaded the apk when I open it this is wat I get so do I just install and it's done ?? Cheers
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The apk version code still the same right?
Reboot == Gone.
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Hi I'd like trans nav bar I've downloaded the apk when I open it this is wat I get so do I just install and it's done ?? Cheers
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Replace prism.apk by root explorer go to system >> app place file here and set permissions to rw-r-r
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HebeGuess said:
The apk version code still the same right?
Reboot == Gone.
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How do I check that lol so I just install and reboot and it done ? Cheers
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sywats said:
How do I check that lol so I just install and reboot and it done ? Cheers
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No need to check since nunggg since just replace a image file. The version code of the apk remain the same. Now you installed it as a update apk in data/app/, once once reboot the update version will be cleaned.
Better solution is replace it manually, like nunggg told you.
Is it possible to make transparent nav bar on stock not rooted?
hightrancer said:
Is it possible to make transparent nav bar on stock not rooted?
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nope
Stock rom
is this working on Stock ROOM (Rooted)
sagor1 said:
is this working on Stock ROOM (Rooted)
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you don't need this just install xposed framework and the module sense 5 toolbox
Hello!
Is there a way I can get an updated Trebuchet launcher?
Basically, I'm going from CM to Stock, and I really would like to hide icons in my launcher. Yes, that's the only reason why I need this.
I've tried Nova, apex, etc. But they all lag.
Thanks!
try simply pulling the trebuchet apk from a cm zip and install like a regular app or copy/paste the apk into /system/apps and change permissions on it to rw-r--r-- and reboot
just make sure the android versions are the same (use a 4.2.2 cm rom for 4.2.2 stock, a 4.3 cm rom for 4.3 stock, etc)
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try simply pulling the trebuchet apk from a cm zip and install like a regular app or copy/paste the apk into /system/apps and change permissions on it to rw-r--r-- and reboot
just make sure the android versions are the same (use a 4.2.2 cm rom for 4.2.2 stock, a 4.3 cm rom for 4.3 stock, etc)
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+1, but better install as a system app (/system/app). To get it without having to reboot, put the APK in /system first, modify its permission to rw-r--r-- (0644), and move it to /system/app after that. The phone will lag for a second and then Trebuchet is ready as soon as you press Home.
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AndyYan said:
+1, but better install as a system app (/system/app). To get it without having to reboot, put the APK in /system first, modify its permission to rw-r--r-- (0644), and move it to /system/app after that. The phone will lag for a second and then Trebuchet is ready as soon as you press Home.
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When you say fix permissions, can I do it by going into TWRP and clicking 'Fix Permissions'?
Yes, you can.
Thanks bro!
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Thanks bro!
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You can also flash it via recovery I added fix permission command to updater-script... flash and enjoy!
http://d-h.st/qIA
Does the zip contain the 4.3 APK?
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Does the zip contain the 4.3 APK?
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enricocid said:
You can also flash it via recovery I added fix permission command to updater-script... flash and enjoy!
http://d-h.st/qIA
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Thanks so much.
The dock settings crash for me
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