Hello everyone!
I have tried and tried to customize framework-res.apk, and what a nightmare!! I made a script that works all fine when using Defrost 2.9a and 2.5, but if i try Cyanogenmod or Defrost 3.0, i get force close. When I modify both xml and images.
What am I doing wrong?
Bestest of best regards,
Jonas Hald
Check this initially:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=722993
Daelyn said:
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As i get it, that doesnt work when I edit the xml, then it has to be recompiled?
Sure
If u change the code it has to be Recompiled ;-)
xtcislove said:
Sure
If u change the code it has to be Recompiled ;-)
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Yeah, so I do
But i get force close in cyanogen and DF 3.0 - but the Circle Mod online framework modifier can do it, without force close.
Are you sure its not semi-edit the files? I think there are just various versions of the framework.
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Are you sure its not semi-edit the files? I think there are just various versions of the framework.
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Semi-edit the files?
So i'm trying to edit the status bar background.png file. I've made a copy of the framework, changed it to zip, replaced file, changed back to apk. But the systems folder is read only. how do i go about changing it to 'write' so I can replace the frameworks???
Also, if my background is transparent, do i also need to change something in the xml if I want the new background to be a solid color
It looks like all the mods I've seen are speific to certain ROMs. It's not just the version numbers (4.0.1, 4.0.2, etc.), but different ROMs built from different sources seem not to be compatible with each other as far as the mods go.
I'd like to have permanent Menu buttons and a search button in the bottom nav bar, but because of all the incompatibilities, I'm having a hard time finding the correct modded versions (I'm using P3Drod's 4.0.3 Tranquilice right now). So, I would like to be able to make my own softkey mod for whichever ROM I happen to be running. It looks like it's controlled by the SystemUI.apk file in /system/apps, and I tried decompiling it using APK Tool, making some changes to the XML files inside, and then recompiling it. But when I push it back ot the phone and reboot, the nav bar disappears altogether (along with the wallpaper), so I'm sure that I'm doing something wrong.
So, is there guide anywhere for modding SystemUI.apk to change the softkeys?
there's a few threads around here about that, use search.
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Just so you don't have to search here's a guide.
Grab the SystemUI.apk from the ROM you are currently on. Using WinRAR open the SystemUI.apk and drag the "res" folder out of it (Put it on the Desktop or something). Go into the res folder, then go into Drawable-XHDPI and the 2 things you need to modding the softbuttons are the following images:
"ic_sysbar_highlight.png"
"ic_sysbar_highlight_land.png".
Edit them 2 to what color you want, put the res folder back into the systemUI.apk and flash it.
Done.
Actually that doesn't help me -- I don't want to change the graphics, I want to change the behavior actual softkeys. I want to add a search key, and make the settins keys permantnely displayed. Tere are alreday a few mods like that available, but no for all the ROMs, so I'd like to be able to do one myself.
i'm curious of this too, because theres nothing made for what i specifically want my keys to be.
i've been desperately asking for a version with menu on both sides that only shows up when needed and then back, home, recent, search. and i've gotten ignored everywhere i've requested it.
and just as you, i can't find any guide to do it myself.
+3, there are no guides available I'd like to add the search as I am on tranq v5. I have figured out other systemui mods but I cannot takle this one
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Sry to interupt. So if i want to change the graphics of the ROM I am currently on, I just need to open the zip file of my ROM in winrar, extract the systemui.apk and open that in winrar, too. Then I can replace the images in the res-> drawable HDPI folder by simply dragging my icons in there using winrar. Then just close Winrar and put the whole thing on my device ( the whole rom or just the systemui.apk? )
After that all I have to do is flash it using cwm? apply update from sd card or what?
Sry that i ask for detailed steps, but i am new to costumizing android -.-
NitrozKC said:
Just so you don't have to search here's a guide.
Grab the SystemUI.apk from the ROM you are currently on. Using WinRAR open the SystemUI.apk and drag the "res" folder out of it (Put it on the Desktop or something). Go into the res folder, then go into Drawable-XHDPI and the 2 things you need to modding the softbuttons are the following images:
"ic_sysbar_highlight.png"
"ic_sysbar_highlight_land.png".
Edit them 2 to what color you want, put the res folder back into the systemUI.apk and flash it.
Done.
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This is for changing the background highlight.
There are also files in the drawable xhdpi that corresponding to the actual symbols. Replace these and flash the rom
-So..find prefered symbols(.png files called ic_sysbar_back) there will be nine of them
-grab a rom you want to flash( can be the same rom you are on.)
-use winrar or 7zip to get into the rom and go to systemui.apk/re/drwablexhdpi
-drag and drop new symbols file in( it will replace)...if you dont believe me you can organize the file by date an there will now be 9 folders with current date.
close it up and flash the rom via your favorite way.
this is how i did it. and there is at one guide out there...I used it.
have fun
bk201doesntexist said:
there's a few threads around here about that, use search.
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Why? This post was not essential. Did not provide any info. Just being a troll.
Why has xda gotten so hostile? Because you aren't newbs anymore? I guarantee at one point you were. Just love when people use their knowledge just to look down at people...
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Nordpolcamper said:
Sry to interupt. So if i want to change the graphics of the ROM I am currently on, I just need to open the zip file of my ROM in winrar, extract the systemui.apk and open that in winrar, too. Then I can replace the images in the res-> drawable HDPI folder by simply dragging my icons in there using winrar. Then just close Winrar and put the whole thing on my device ( the whole rom or just the systemui.apk? )
After that all I have to do is flash it using cwm? apply update from sd card or what?
Sry that i ask for detailed steps, but i am new to costumizing android -.-
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406930&highlight=soft
Mikey1022 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406930&highlight=soft
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Thank you very very much^^
kgbrown247 said:
+3, there are no guides available I'd like to add the search as I am on tranq v5. I have figured out other systemui mods but I cannot takle this one
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P3Droid said that he'll include the modded keys in Tranq v6. But I'd still like to know how I can do it myself.
as would i. i've searched and there is no guide anywhere in this forum about how to modify the soft keys.
only guides are for skinning. But if you want to make your own setup your screwed or have to figure it out on your own from scratch.
neok44 said:
as would i. i've searched and there is no guide anywhere in this forum about how to modify the soft keys.
only guides are for skinning. But if you want to make your own setup your screwed or have to figure it out on your own from scratch.
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I as well would love to be able to add extra buttons to the soft key bar. I truly think this is where the Galaxy Nexus will shine.
Personally, I think that Back -- Home -- Search is the best implementation. Then long press on home for the MultiTasking/Recent menu, and long press on search for voice actions. But like the OP, I haven't found this implementation for AX10M ROM (Only AOKP) so I'm just sitting, waiting, wishing for a dev to pick it up. It doesn't seem too hard, so I don't think I'll be waiting long.. Just wish I could help in some way...
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10 char
Just wrote one up for everyone
Tut
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13730-how-to-softkey-mod/
And here is 55 different soft key mods I've created and in op is two more links for 402 and 403 stock rom mods
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/12333-mod-axi0m-21-softkey-1-mods-55-and-counting/
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@runandhide05 thanks for the tutorial. I'll try it out sometime tomorrow.
Soft Key & Status Bar Disappear
I got a problem on my nexus after modding system icon by replace the System UI from UOT Kitchen. My 3 soft key n da status bar are gone, only home screen left......
is there any one can help me out, tell me how to fix it???
Thank you very much
RyanJai said:
I got a problem on my nexus after modding system icon by replace the System UI from UOT Kitchen. My 3 soft key n da status bar are gone, only home screen left......
is there any one can help me out, tell me how to fix it???
Thank you very much
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You'll have to place your original apk back. UOT isn't currently compatible with ICS. It will build a zip for you, but is based on gingerbread
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Hi there, I'm looking to get started with some basic editing of the UI on my galaxy nexus and have not found any place to start. Can someone point me in the right direction?
What I would suggest is to download one of the themes in the apps and themes forum. Dig through the zip and see which files they modified.
The two apk's that are usually modified are:
SystemUI.apk located in system/app
Framework-res.apk located in system/framework
There is also a lot of info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=527
Good Luck!
Are you rooted? What ROM are you running? Are you using a different launcher or just stock launcher? What exactly did you have in mind for your UI?
nabeelster25 said:
Are you rooted? What ROM are you running? Are you using a different launcher or just stock launcher? What exactly did you have in mind for your UI?
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Yes
bugless beast 2/7/12
nova launcher
i want to eliminate the dock and have an 8x7 grid as well as make the folders appear on the sides. also want to be able to explore options in there on what i can tweak
watsonism said:
Hi there, I'm looking to get started with some basic editing of the UI on my galaxy nexus and have not found any place to start. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Above is the basic paths, but if you really want to go in balls deep let me recommend APK multi tool. It allows you to quickly decompile APKs like systemui and modify them and then recompile and push them to your phone without too much trouble. Shouldn't bee too much trouble to set up if you know what your doing and already have ADB installed on your PC.
http://apkmultitool.com/
Have fun!
So I am running 4.1.1 and the mod I like doesnt work with it so I was wondering how do you change the DPI manually, Which xml's do change? are there any guides I could follow?
Williamsss said:
So I am running 4.1.1 and the mod I like doesnt work with it so I was wondering how do you change the DPI manually, Which xml's do change? are there any guides I could follow?
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Up. I'd like to know too.
Despite many searches, I didn't find any mod working on JB rooted stock rom.
I just want reduced size for navbar, nothing else (buttons appareance, colors etc... are fine to me in stock state).
Thank you !
bump.
i have copied my framework res and system ui apks and extracted them. ive briefly looked over the xmls that were related to navbar but i honestly have no idea what to edit, or even if thats what needs to be done.
there are plenty of mods made for the rom i use (minco) but they all seem to be bundled with fastglow or the ics blue font for the date/time in the notification shade. i dont want either of those mods.
and bump again.
Go into the build.prop and change it that way no?
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Williamsss said:
So I am running 4.1.1 and the mod I like doesnt work with it so I was wondering how do you change the DPI manually, Which xml's do change? are there any guides I could follow?
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Just a suggestion, flash androidME and use the navbar mod. It's a custom Rom without any mod built-in. Meaning stock like.
You can also try aokp nightly, which has built in option to reduce navbar
Hi everyone,
I'm using the deodexed 4.2.1 rom on My Galaxy Nexus with a custom SystemUI.apk that works (it doesn't make notification and navigation bar disappear) taken from this thread.
I successful replaced unwanted image files in the apk with 7zip and now I'm trying to change the clock color in the taskbar.
I do the following things, in order:
1. Decompile apk with apktools
2. Change values of color in the proper xmls
3. Recompile apk
4. Replace SystemUI with the new one
5. Clean Cache/Dalvik and reboot
After that notification and navigation bar disappear. Am i missing something?
Help please! D':
Does the modified apk have the proper permissions?
cupfulloflol said:
Does the modified apk have the proper permissions?
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I think so (rw r r).
That's my SystemUI.apk
I would like to change clock/date color in notification/toggle mode from ics blue to white.
Hey mate!!!!!
You must sign apk with signapk everytime you make changes into an apk.
http://code.google.com/p/dex2jar/ in dex2jar you will find d2j-apk-sign.sh/bat script
Seems that i told you bull**** coz systemUI never have to be signed...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848458
So, restoring old "stock" SystemUI.apk you get phone working well again?
Ultrakiller said:
Hey mate!!!!!
You must sign apk with signapk everytime you make changes into an apk.
http://code.google.com/p/dex2jar/ in dex2jar you will find d2j-apk-sign.sh/bat script
Seems that i told you bull**** coz systemUI never have to be signed...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848458
So, restoring old "stock" SystemUI.apk you get phone working well again?
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Yes, I made a nandroid backp for safety.