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[HOW TO] Status Bar Transparency For CM7.2

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
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx

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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Same here...
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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.

madxxxpmc said:
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
Sent from my GT-S5830
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Use multipicture live wallpaper and transparent theme.

Battery icon change

How i can change battery icon from status bar? I want round icon
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682114

to return to the initial situation systeui reenter the original that you have previously saved
?????/ what to save?

where you want, where you find it important to save

pglmro said:
where you want, where you find it important to save
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as i am noob can u tell me
where i can find that ?( i rooted fone ) where i have to put theme file?

system/app

pglmro said:
system/app
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and after that where selectd theme should me put?

you managed to install the systemui and have the battery change?

pglmro said:
you managed to install the systemui and have the battery change?
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na havent replaced yet coz i did not uderstand next step thats y ?
so by replcing systemui battery will change?

rootexplorer you have to do these steps

ya after replacing systemui battery logo changed ... so nw if i want to change
i have do it from cwm ? byt copying zip of that battery mod right?

you enter the zip of the theme in SD and install from recovery
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for other explanations continues here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682114

Whenever i reboot fone its showing upgarding android y its so?
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You can use root explorer to copy systemui to your computer. Open it up, and then replace the battery images with the ones you want. then push it back.
Are you flashing a theme as well? Just go to the theme your flashing and open systemui and then replace the images you want and flash the theme.

battery icon
johnejohn said:
You can use root explorer to copy systemui to your computer. Open it up, and then replace the battery images with the ones you want. then push it back.
Are you flashing a theme as well? Just go to the theme your flashing and open systemui and then replace the images you want and flash the theme.
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Hi,
i also want to change my battery icon with anime customed icons, but after i have the folder containing the battery icons i dont which icons will i replace , there were two types of icons with two different filenames.. other starts with "ic" (ic_sys_bat.png)and other with "tw" . (tw_sys_bat.png) which one will i replace?

hisee said:
Whenever i reboot fone its showing upgarding android y its so?
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I get this after clearing cache and Dalvik - it's caused by odex files.
This thread helped me fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354799

[Q] XPERIA-PLAY BOX IMAGE framework

Hi guys this is my first post here in xda!
I'm here to ask a thing:
When i unboxed my XPERIA PLAY I and turned it on i looked to the black status bar on the phone framework and looked to the box framework that was more beauty and was blue with white icons.
Can someone tell me if its possible to get the original blue framework like the image i have posted above, thanks in advanced, and sorry my English :S.

The photo of the box us edited with the computer. The statusbar looks on every xperia play that is on stock "ugly".
You must be rooted and edit the systemui.apk to get this

Spatinator said:
The photo of the box us edited with the computer. The statusbar looks on every xperia play that is on stock "ugly".
You must be rooted and edit the systemui.apk to get this
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My PLAY is rooted, and i have 2.3.4 with it, what things i need to edit in systemui.apk and where do i get those files?
Thanks.

Which theme did u use?? I think its a theme effect. Try changing it to blue.
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It's not a theme effect, it's actually older amdtroid version. I remembered my friend's X10 android 2.1 stock has this battery style.

jeff7424 said:
It's not a theme effect, it's actually older amdtroid version. I remembered my friend's X10 android 2.1 stock has this battery style.
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Hi, do you know how can i get it? Thank's in advanced

imputazz said:
Hi, do you know how can i get it? Thank's in advanced
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You'll need to modify the battery icons inside framework-res.apk then push it back into system. Maybe you can ask someone to theme it for you

jeff7424 said:
You'll need to modify the battery icons inside framework-res.apk then push it back into system. Maybe you can ask someone to theme it for you
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Thanks for the reply i will test it

imputazz said:
Thanks for the reply i will test it
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One more thing, do a nandroid backup before you modify. And make it a flashable zip and flash it via CWM.

jeff7424 said:
One more thing, do a nandroid backup before you modify. And make it a flashable zip and flash it via CWM.
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Hi, it didnt worked still my framework :/ Thanks anyway

jeff7424 said:
You'll need to modify the battery icons inside framework-res.apk then push it back into system. Maybe you can ask someone to theme it for you
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Noo thats wrong. you need to edit systemui.apk in /system/app.
the systemui.apk actually prodyces the statusbar

Spatinator said:
Noo thats wrong. you need to edit systemui.apk in /system/app.
the systemui.apk actually prodyces the statusbar
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Battery icon is inside the framework-res.apk, that's what I remembered.

jeff7424 said:
Battery icon is inside the framework-res.apk, that's what I remembered.
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Yeah thats true there are some parts in framewirk res apk.

[REQ] Modification of systemUI.apk

Hi all
Could someone please modify this apk res/layout/statusbar.xml, to delete the clock in the status bar (just a the right of the battery icon )
Thx a lot in advance !

fabulous69 said:
Hi all
Could someone please modify this apk res/layout/statusbar.xml, to delete the clock in the status bar (just a the right of the battery icon )
Thx a lot in advance !
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What line(s) in statusbar.xml need changed?

its the one with clock, only one line has the word "clock"
thx for help !

fabulous69 said:
its the one with clock, only one line has the word "clock"
thx for help !
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I just deleted the lines for the clock in that xml. I obviously didn't test it, so make sure you know how to recover if it doesn't work. The .zip that is attached is NOT flashable. I also put a working 4.2.x apktool in there with instructions for you to do it yourself if you want to in the future. It's pretty easy to do if you have a working apktool (I compiled this one from paulobrein's github since he edited the source to be compatible with 4.2).

Thank you dude i really appreciate..
This is, what i call help. Thanks and thanks again.
Cheers :good:
edit: i also tried yesterday with apk tool and succeed to decompile and recompile, sign the apk.
the strange thing is that the file goes from 1.5 mb to 1.12mb just by deleting one line
Indeed, it doesnt work. I dont know what's the problem

fabulous69 said:
Thank you dude i really appreciate..
This is, what i call help. Thanks and thanks again.
Cheers :good:
edit: i also tried yesterday with apk tool and succeed to decompile and recompile, sign the apk.
the strange thing is that the file goes from 1.5 mb to 1.12mb just by deleting one line
Indeed, it doesnt work. I dont know what's the problem
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The size change might just because the zip is compressed more or less. It doesn't always mean anything is wrong. You can decompile it again and compare the contents with the original to make sure everything is there. Do you know how that mod is usually made? Is deleting the lines the correct way?
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fabulous69 said:
Thank you dude i really appreciate..
This is, what i call help. Thanks and thanks again.
Cheers :good:
edit: i also tried yesterday with apk tool and succeed to decompile and recompile, sign the apk.
the strange thing is that the file goes from 1.5 mb to 1.12mb just by deleting one line
Indeed, it doesnt work. I dont know what's the problem
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Have tried the edit myself,with SystemUI, dont sign it, open the original and copy META-INF and androidmanifest.xml over to your new file,let me know if it worked.
Just rename to SystemUI.apk and push to system/app and reboot

[Q] Where to find the status bar pattern in SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk

Hi guys, I'm looking for the status bar pattern in the SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk in order to change it into a full transparent white through ZipThemer (and finally have a transparent status bar in 4.2.2 stock :victory
But there's so many png in those files that I don't know which one I should use
Can you guys help me ?
Many thanks !
PS : Here are my files if you want to check quickly : https://www.box.com/s/4ij73xgwutyin6bmmkih

UP

Next time, try Google search if you aren't comfortable with xda search.
Literally the first link when I searched for "status bar png systemUI.apk"
Please read the entire thread before you do anything. The instructions in the OP are flawed.

Hung0702 said:
Next time, try Google search if you aren't comfortable with xda search.
Literally the first link when I searched for "status bar png systemUI.apk"
Please read the entire thread before you do anything. The instructions in the OP are flawed.
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Thank you but it didn't work I've tried many tutorial by now and it didn't work. I really want to achieve it through ZipThemer because I want to be able to change quite easily

azertguigui said:
Thank you but it didn't work I've tried many tutorial by now and I didn't work. I really want to achieve it through ZipThemer because I want to be able to change quite easily
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With the new roms this is not an option as it is no longer a png file file a combo of color codes thoughout the systemui and framework res. It took me 3 months to find all the changes to redirect it to a png

zelendel said:
With the new roms this is not an option as it is no longer a png file file a combo of color codes thoughout the systemui and framework res. It took me 3 months to find all the changes to redirect it to a png
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I'm not sure I understand your post. You mean I have to change .xml files to apply a transparent status bar ? That is not a problem with ZipThemer, right ?

azertguigui said:
I'm not sure I understand your post. You mean I have to change .xml files to apply a transparent status bar ? That is not a problem with ZipThemer, right ?
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What I mean depending on your rom is that you will have to adjust the color codes. Your issues is that the main place one of these changes needs to be made are in a place tat cant be adjusted with zip themer.

zelendel said:
What I mean depending on your rom is that you will have to adjust the color codes. Your issues is that the main place one of these changes needs to be made are in a place tat cant be adjusted with zip themer.
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Ok so what would be the solution ? (without ZipThemer)
(By the way thanks for helping me )

azertguigui said:
Ok so what would be the solution ? (without ZipThemer)
(By the way thanks for helping me )
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You would have to decompile the both Framework-res apk and the systemui.apk and make about 15 xml edits to redirect it to an image and then remove a few places. Then recompile the apks and then flash them. This would have to be done for each rom you flash.
What are you trying to do over all?

zelendel said:
You would have to decompile the both Framework-res apk and the systemui.apk and make about 15 xml edits to redirect it to an image and then remove a few places. Then recompile the apks and then flash them. This would have to be done for each rom you flash.
What are you trying to do over all?
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I just want a transparent status bar :crying:

azertguigui said:
I just want a transparent status bar :crying:
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This option is in most custom roms. What rom are you running?

zelendel said:
This option is in most custom roms. What rom are you running?
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4.2.2 stock with some mods (beats louder, a custom battery in status bar, a new locking...)

I agree that I have no idea why CM doesn't add this in their most recent ROM's, making the statusbar transparent is such an improvement to the UI immediately