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Themes. Where to get the templates from?

so i kinda started to get into theming and im doing well i think lol but i wanna know how to get templates for the roms i wanna make a theme for i got one for el30 (thanks travmofosho) but i wanna try and theme cm7.2 beta 1 but im not sure if i would have to theme the orginal rom file or is there a certain way to get a template or something less than the full rom that i can just flash over it?

Well the key to theming is proper punctuation and grammar.
So start with that.
And really all you need to do is download a ROM and rip the files out. If you want to theme CM9, download CM9 and extract the appropriate files. Same for EL30.
I remember someone had the files pre-ripped and ready to go back in the day. Maybe you could be the one to pick that back up!

It depends on whether you want it to work with theme changer or not. If not then just pull the framework-res and systemui out of the ROM. But for CM7 if you want it to work with theme changer you will need to rip apart an apk that is set up for it like androidian or cyanogen from the ROM or download one that is close to what you want and mod that. If you google making a theme for cm7 a tutorial pops up in the list.
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Lol, well alright, im just used to typing without caring. I'm not trying to get it to work with the theme chooser app. I just want it to be a flashable .zip since it seems that development for cm7 has kind of slowed down so I can use my theme until its updated. So basically all i have to do is delete all the files from the ROM and keep the things that get themed like systemUI.apk, framework-res.apk, and the other things?
And about making templates for other ROMs i would just make them and post them in the themes section..? I need an account to upload files though. I'll have to sign up with something.

XDA allows up to 12 Mb in a zip file which will handle most themes with a couple of system apps. And yup, you are good to. Just yank out the framework and systemui and have at it.
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kennyglass123 said:
XDA allows up to 12 Mb in a zip file which will handle most themes with a couple of system apps. And yup, you are good to. Just yank out the framework and systemui and have at it.
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Well i made a dev host account so I'm good. Its almost "comlplete" but I'm having some problems finding certain things. Where would i find the signal bars? They stay green but my them is blue. I cant find where they are or whats wrong with them. (I flashed it over clean gb thats why they're green)

zz_stat_sys_signal_#_sprint this is what they are named substitute the number for the actual signal amount =]
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another question.... how can i fix the black txt on black menus?

lilajrestnom said:
another question.... how can i fix the black txt on black menus?
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Xml edit.. need to decompile the framework its one of those 0000000 values don't know the exact value name.. never really themed gingerbread yet... least decompiling just png swapping.
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Big Goron said:
Xml edit.. need to decompile the framework its one of those 0000000 values don't know the exact value name.. never really themed gingerbread yet... least decompiling just png swapping.
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seems to complicated for me to mess with lol thanks tho ill try and figure that out later

lilajrestnom said:
seems to complicated for me to mess with lol thanks tho ill try and figure that out later
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Not to hard you need to install java developer kit... and then the android sdk.. and install the resources for gingerbread or 2.3... once thats done get apk manager or apktool. you use apktool/manager to decompile the res and change the values/colors.xml.. its a little hard to explain to someone who just started youll get there though i did eventually.

You could always throw it into the kitchen and change the background color of the menus or change the text to white.
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I think the kitchen would b an easier solution lol or at least just for now
But I'm having one other problem
I used a template provided by travmofosho (I think that's his name srry if I spelled wrong) and the bootanimation says "nashdogg" lol cuz he made that for him and I can't seem to get rid of it I tried applying a boot ani from the kitchen but it doesn't stick over it how could I get that out..?
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lilajrestnom said:
I think the kitchen would b an easier solution lol or at least just for now
But I'm having one other problem
I used a template provided by travmofosho (I think that's his name srry if I spelled wrong) and the bootanimation says "nashdogg" lol cuz he made that for him and I can't seem to get rid of it I tried applying a boot ani from the kitchen but it doesn't stick over it how could I get that out..?
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It is probably the kernel splash. Flash another kernel
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kennyglass123 said:
It is probably the kernel splash. Flash another kernel
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Thank you for the tip will try tomorrow and probably upload it on here once I fix those 2 things
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so i wanna just make sure from one tiny thing. I want to make a theme for the cm7 beta 1 so i deleted everything except for systemui and the framework is that what i need to do? is there any other files i shouldnt have deleted?

[MOD][CM9][System background][Dialer Background][MOD][SGS2]

This is my first attempt at a MOD for a ROM. It is for CM9 and is an abstract background for the system menus. It wont work if you use a theme from the theme chooser in CM9
DO A NANDROID BACKUP FIRST!!
I have only tested it on SGS2 CM9 Nightly 706 so far.
I am going to look at changing the background for the dialer too and also will include other abstract backgrounds when I become a bit more au fait with how to do it.
EDIT: Added dialer background
EDIT: Added another
Thanks to Gabowinter for his tutorial
Images taken from Google Images

Reserved....

Are they working ok for those that have downloaded?

I think someone great you to it.unless I'm missing something...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577931
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digeddydogg said:
I think someone great you to it.unless I'm missing something...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577931
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Well, that's a thread on HOW to do it, this is a thread with some ready made ones that I have done :/
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hazwheel said:
Well, that's a thread on HOW to do it, this is a thread with some ready made ones that I have done :/
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My mistake. You should let them know.
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How can I change the background manually?
I've found the background_holo_dark.png in framework but neither Solid or Root explorer won't let me copy the file for backup before I replace it.
I know there's a thread for this I just can't find it on Tapatalk.
Edit: thanks for link, need ADB and 7zip to do it

[Guide][How-to] Add Contacts Tab Back FI25/FI27 Dialer

Here is a workaround to add the contacts tab back into the dialer for builds FI25 and FI27 deodexed stock rom for anyone that wants it.
This flashable zip contains the FI03 contacts.apk and the FI25/FI27 framework.jar (the classes.dex are identical).
Modifying the contacts.apk is a major undertaking so I just used the working one from FI03 (last build with contacts in dialer), the framework.jar was a minor smali edit.
Added flashable stock restore for contacts & framework.
Please download the stock restore in case you need it.
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Howto:
Extract the contacts.apk from the FI25-FI27.Contact.Dialer.Fix.zip and replace the one in the ROM.
Edit FI25/FI27 Framework.jar and replace the attached file:
android/telephony/PhoneNumberUtils$CountryCallingCodeAndNewIndex.smali
It is a very small file. If you want to see the changes, compare them yourself.

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Here is a workaround to add the contacts tab back into the dialer for FI27 deodexed stock rom for anyone that wants it.
This flashable zip contains the FI03 contacts.apk and the FI27 framework.jar.
Modifying the contacts.apk is a major undertaking so I just used the working one from FI03 (last build with contacts in dialer), the framework.jar was a minor smali edit.
Added flashable stock restore for contacts & framework.
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I get "Unfortunately, Contacts Has Stopped" for both Contacts and Favorites when trying to run from the Dialer. Both run OK when not in the Dialer.

Are you running deodexed fi27? As in, not odexed.
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Files have been updated, please give it a try and let me know your results. Tnx - TD

This updated mod is working Great! Is it possible to get an odex version?
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JonSCSL said:
This updated mod is working Great! Is it possible to get an odex version?
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Hear, hear. And maybe a before/after screenie? Have to admit that I never used the FI03 build and don't even know what I am missing.

I just learned how to odex files last night so tonight I will try to odex these and try them out. If all goes well I will post them.
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Well I thought I knew how to odex the files but it didn't work. I am a newbie at this.
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JonSCSL said:
Well I thought I knew how to odex the files but it didn't work. I am a newbie at this.
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Its been a very long time since I've done that. Give me a day or two and I'll see what I can figure out the odexing.
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You have probably seen this;
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/odex-with-ease-using-auto-odexer/
If that link is helpful to anyone, would you mind explaining it to me? Mostly I don't get the first two steps...if you have an odexed and deodexed version already...what? Even just a link that shows me what I'm missing here. :what:
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Can't get the odex version to work. Someone else will have to give it a try or you will have to use deodexed rom for this.

Thx for the zip flashed and all is well.
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was looking for this thread, now that I found it I might as well...bump
Thx bud

sleshepic said:
was looking for this thread, now that I found it I might as well...bump
Thx bud
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I suppose I should post a howto for this one too.
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tdunham said:
I suppose I should post a howto for this one too.
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Bout to do it now, its just that framework.jar swap/edit right? (And using fi03 contacts etc)
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sleshepic said:
Bout to do it now, its just that framework.jar swap/edit right? (And using fi03 contacts etc)
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You're too late. Check the subject and OP.

I flashed the contacts a while back and the PhoneNumberUtils wasn't there. What is the new file what is it for?
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JonSCSL said:
I flashed the contacts a while back and the PhoneNumberUtils wasn't there. What is the new file what is it for?
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That is just one of the files that gets replaced if someone wants to do it themselves but you need to know how to decompile the framework.jar file to do it. I added the how-to so Developers could change their ROM files easily without having to start over from stock.

I flashed the other 2 and and its been working great. Just wast sure if it was something else I needed or an add on mod to give me a new feature. Thanks for the work! I can't understand how Samsung thinks we like having the dialer without the contacts tab.
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that popped up quick
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Clean RED Theme for stock and JellyBomb!

This post was created in an effort as a community to complete a RED theme for our device that will be updated as stock and custom roms are updated.
If you have any knowledge about theming please post help and toturials here.
Let's all come together on this to give our awesome devs a break!
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Start on this thread .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811756
Themes on jelly bean touch wiz will basically be the same some for gs3 will actually work just try
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Okay im at work at the moment and planning on starting on a clean RED theme for our device. Where do I start? Help! I won't give up on this.
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flamebeats said:
Okay im at work at the moment and planning on starting on a clean RED theme for our device. Where do I start? Help! I won't give up on this.
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Power to ya, It will definitely look good!

So cool! I love it so much

Give me sec.... Ive been lazy with this, (Ive requested one for the galaxy s3 before).. Now I have the note 2, figure I'll will work on this myself to help out. Probably will do a pink one also for the women (my gf keeps wanting one). Credit still goes to Josh for any of his original artwork.

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Give me sec.... Ive been lazy with this, (Ive requested one for the galaxy s3 before).. Now I have the note 2, figure I'll will work on this myself to help out. Probably will do a pink one also for the women (my gf keeps wanting one). Credit still goes to Josh for any of his original artwork.
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Here are some quick red mods i did so far on Josh's Jellybomb (any of his custom images, are his rights). I'm not an expert.. But did this to have my own touch of red.. Everything isn't red, as I had to theme my own keyboard, telephone, contacts and others to get most things red... I could post those if wanted.
Unzip the attached and place in right directories.. Remember to back up original files or rename. Easier to do if you move files while in recovery. You can do using root explorer but may encounter errors since files are in use at time.
Replace these files in the proper folder.
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framework-res
twframework-res
Both of these go in: system/framework/
2)
SystemUI.apk
SecSettings.apk
Place in: system/app/
Mystic Red Mods
Red Settings

mysticg said:
Here are some quick red mods i did so far on Josh's Jellybomb (any of his custom images, are his rights). I'm not an expert.. But did this to have my own touch of red.. Everything isn't red, as I had to theme my own keyboard, telephone, contacts, settings and others to get most things red... I could post those if wanted.
Unzip the attached and place in right directories.. Remember to back up original files or rename. Easier to do if you move files while in recovery. You can do using root explorer but may encounter errors since files are in use at time.
Replace these files in the proper folder.
1)
framework-res
twframework-res
Both of these go in: system/framework/
2)
SystemUI.apk
Place in: system/app/
Mystic Red Mods
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Thanks this helps a lot
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flamebeats said:
Thanks this helps a lot
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post all the red mods you have and i will use them all plz

Trying something I am still learning. Could use some guidance
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Help
I need that red theme bad. Can you show in baby steps ( step by step )

I based my concept off of a clean black and deep red stock look! How do I make a flashable zip to test only the theme without flashing the entire Rom?
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flamebeats said:
I based my concept off of a clean black and deep red stock look! How do I make a flashable zip to test only the theme without flashing the entire Rom?
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I think scott posted a empty zip in development.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33308217
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Hmm.. so if I make something I want to flash I can just take that empty zip and put the stuff in there. . Any special way?
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Well my red theme doesnt look like that. But I'll eventually be remaking my IC 'n Red theme for Note 2
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Rotating touchwiz?

So, after a few searches, both on Google and on the forums, I cannot find this mod.
Does anyone know of a stock touchwiz launcher, modified to rotate?
I hate it when my phone is in landscape on the table or something, and I have to work with a portrait launcher. But I like the stock touchwiz, and would like to keep it.
Any help would be appreciated.
TIA
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this app right here is all you need
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate&hl=en
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haldi15 said:
this app right here is all you need
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate&hl=en
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Thanks, it is a pretty neat app.
The only problem is I lose a row of apps on my drawer.
Also, but this is just nitpicking, I don't really like the icon on my status bar.
But if there's nothing else, I'll stick with this. So thanks!
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MarkP80nj said:
Thanks, it is a pretty neat app.
The only problem is I lose a row of apps on my drawer.
Also, but this is just nitpicking, I don't really like the icon on my status bar.
But if there's nothing else, I'll stick with this. So thanks!
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You can set it to not show the icon in the status bar.
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kintwofan said:
You can set it to not show the icon in the status bar.
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Lol, I'm such a noob!
Now if only I could get that last row of apps to show, that would be nice.
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MarkP80nj said:
Lol, I'm such a noob!
Now if only I could get that last row of apps to show, that would be nice.
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i dont think you can with this app because it doesnt readjust the grid it just rotates and squishes it so most of it fits

haldi15 said:
i dont think you can with this app because it doesnt readjust the grid it just rotates and squishes it so most of it fits
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Right, there's a bit of the top showing though, and I can still open the app.
Except for the one in the middle, because the page indicator is right there.
I would still prefer a modified launcher though.
But I'm using this until, hopefully, someday a modded touchwiz appears on the scene.
I remember I had one on my Galaxy s 4g.
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How are you at custom work. In your framework-res.apk. decompile. Find /res/values/bools.XML. change "config_allowAllRotations" to true
Change "enableLockScreenRotation" to true.
Save recompile install. Enjoy
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scruffy4386 said:
How are you at custom work. In your framework-res.apk. decompile. Find /res/values/bools.XML. change "config_allowAllRotations" to true
Change "enableLockScreenRotation" to true.
Save recompile install. Enjoy
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If it is not too much to ask, Can you Please do this for us coz i need this for my phone too. right now i am using Apex Launcher but i would rather use TouchWiz. if you decompile it and then upload it here we would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance. i don't know anything about decompiling otherwise i would do it myself..

I'm on gs3. Can you upload a copy of yours?
Can you put it in dropbox? I can take a look after work.
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scruffy4386 said:
I'm on gs3. Can you upload a copy of yours?
I guess not.....
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I tried uploading my framework res. apk, but it's too big a file.
I'm trying to learn how to decompile, but my step daughter just took the computer from me, to talk to her grandma in Brazil.
I'm gonna try later though.
Thanks for your help.
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scruffy4386 said:
How are you at custom work. In your framework-res.apk. decompile. Find /res/values/bools.XML. change "config_allowAllRotations" to true
Change "enableLockScreenRotation" to true.
Save recompile install. Enjoy
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Well, I'm a noob at decompiling.
So what I did was change the extension from framework-res.apk to .zip, and extract it.
In the /res/ folder there is no /values folder.
I've been searching for a bools.xml folder, but no luck.
Is this something that will only show by decompiling?
Or is the GN2 framework diferent from the GS3 one?
TIA

That would work to edit images. You need to use apktool (search it ) to decompile the file before you can edit those values. I will be home in about an hour if you can find somewhere to upload it i can take a look. However i believe if you look up apktool it will be pretty easy to do yourself. Just dont forgot to make a backup in case something goes off

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That would work to edit images. You need to use apktool (search it ) to decompile the file before you can edit those values. I will be home in about an hour if you can find somewhere to upload it i can take a look. However i believe if you look up apktool it will be pretty easy to do yourself. Just dont forgot to make a backup in case something goes off
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Yeah, I've been following this guide, but I always get an error when decompiling.
Hmm, let me try a dropbox link.
Let me know if that was successful.
Thanks for all your help!

Modded framework
http://db.tt/8HUWcSFN
needs renamed because I'm lazy
Here is a flashable zip. Disregard it saying edge zoom. It's an old zip. It works on s3 may not be the right flasher for you but you can try it
http://db.tt/biIOIpUC
Oh yes also. I looked at the guide you are following and got lost. There are several quality guides on this site. Here is a good one for beginners
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
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scruffy4386 said:
Modded framework
http://db.tt/8HUWcSFN
needs renamed because I'm lazy
Here is a flashable zip. Disregard it saying edge zoom. It's an old zip. It works on s3 may not be the right flasher for you but you can try it
http://db.tt/biIOIpUC
Oh yes also. I looked at the guide you are following and got lost. There are several quality guides on this site. Here is a good one for beginners
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
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Thanks for all your trouble.
However, I got the file on your first link, renamed it to framework-res.apk, and copied it to system/framework.
As I started to get a lot of force closes, I did a reboot.
This resulted in an endless boot loop, which forced me to pull my battery, get into recovery, and restore my system.
So back to the drawing board, I guess.
I still appreciate all your help. Thanks for using your time to help a stranger. :thumbup:
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I'm uploading a zip to replace the modded with the original. Try installing from recovery and if that still boot loops try fixing permissions. Only thing i changed was the bools.XML
If it still fails you should be able to use this remove zip
http://db.tt/k2W0dRXI
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scruffy4386 said:
I'm uploading a zip to replace the modded with the original. Try installing from recovery and if that still boot loops try fixing permissions. Only thing i changed was the bools.XML
If it still fails you should be able to use this remove zip
http://db.tt/k2W0dRXI
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So, you're saying flash the the zip on the second link in your previous post.
And if that goes wrong, flash the zip on this latest post?
I'm at work right now, but I'll try later tonight.
Thanks.
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Funny I'm just headed out to work. The first post has a zip to install screen rotating. The second post is your unmodified original framework so when you try the modified again. if it does not work, you can replace with the original file from the second post instead of having to wait through a full reset
That does seem odd. Maybe it's the flashable file. It was for my gs3. I've replaced them with the update scripts from a Galaxy note 2 package. They are the same download links as before. I verified that it is the modified file there. Was there any error? Did you verify that it actually copied the file? Easiest to tell by looking at the date it was modified. Its really not that great of a mod anyway. The constant rotation gets annoying and this method doesn't give a toggle. Still try the new zips and see if that makes the difference

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Funny I'm just headed out to work. The first post has a zip to install screen rotating. The second post is your unmodified original framework so when you try the modified again. if it does not work, you can replace with the original file from the second post instead of having to wait through a full reset
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Well, I flashed the ScreenRotation.Zip, and while nothing wrong happened, nothing happened at all! Everything is just normal, no screen rotation.
Bummer, huh?
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