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[Guide][DDKQ8] Remove "Swipe screen to unlock" | Center lockscreen Clock | more...

[Guide][DDKQ8] Remove "Swipe screen to unlock" | Center lockscreen Clock | more...
No guide can explain every bit of information a beginner needs to know to achieve the wanted results. You need to make an effort and have patience to learn what you need.
This guide assumes that you have some basic knowledge like managing files on your phone, setting permissions, using command prompt on your computer. I will not explain what is ADB or Root Explorer or how to use them. google can help with that.
The steps described here are the steps i did on my computer (windows) and my rom (rooted, deodexed). i cannot promise to offer support, i'm a semi-noob myself.
standard disclaimer applies: Do it at your own risk & Backup your system before trying any of this.
What you will need:
• apk file compiler/decompiler: i will use apktool
• archive manager: winrar, 7zip
• Text editor : Notepad++ is recommended
• A way to manage files on the phone: ADB, Android Commander, Root Explorer
• an image editor (for some parts): Photoshop, Gimp, Paint.NET...
Part I. Decompiling
1. First you need to download and install apktool which allows you to decompile apk files and rebuild them. some people prefer APK Manager but i find apktool simpler to use.
Download these two files and export them to your Windows directory.
apktool-install-windows-r04-brut1.tar.bz2
apktool1.4.3.tar.bz2
2. Pull the file framework-res.apk from /system/framework/ on your phone and place it on your computer. for exemple under C:\lockscreen\
3. Now open a command prompt window and change the current directory to C:\lockscreen\ by entering the command
Code:
cd c:\lockscreen
Then decompile your apk file by entering the following command
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
This will create a new folder named framework-res within it are the decompiled contents of framework-res.apk
Part II. Editing files
Remove "Swipe screen to unlock"
1. Open \framework-res\res\values\strings.xml
2. Find lockscreen_unlock_guide_text
3. In that line, delete Swipe screen to unlock
Note: \res\values\strings.xml is for English language. if you're using a differnet language on your phone then you have to edit the corresponding strings.xml file in the proper values directory. for exemple if you're using French then you'll have to edit the strings.xml file under values-fr
Change the date format on the lock screen
1. Open \framework-res\res\values\strings.xml
2. Find mid_month_day_mid_wday_no_year
3. Replace E. d MMM. with the format you want.
Reference:
d numeric Day of the Month (1)
dd numeric Day of the Month (01)
EEE short Day of the week (Mon)
EEEE long Day of the week (Monday)
M numeric Month (1)
MM numeric Month (01)
MMM short Month (Jan)
MMMM long Month (January)
yy short year (09)
yyyy long year (2009)
exemple: yyyy MMMM d, EEEE to display 2012 March 12, Monday
Center the lockscreen clock and date
Explaining this mod step by step would take too long. All the editing is done in a single file \res\layout\zzz_keyguard_screen_clockwidget.xml
I uploaded the edited file (not compiled). All you have to do is replace you original file under framework-res\res\layout\ with this one before you compile. Advanced users can take a look at it, compare it with the original and edit it if they want/can.
I also replaced the charging icon that appears on the lockscreen. The png file is inluded with the xml file. To apply it, after you're done with Part III of this guide, open your modded apk file with winrar/7zip, browse to \res\drawable-mdpi\ then drag the png and drop it in the apk.
Part III. Creating the modded file
After we're done editing the xml files, we will recompile them and update the original apk with the modded ones.
1. Go back to that command prompt window and enter the following command to recompile the files
Code:
apktool b framework-res
(no .apk at the end)
when it's done, you will find a new folder under framework-res named build where the compiled files are placed.
2. Go to framework-res\build\apk\ copy the resources.arsc file
3. Open your original framework-res.apk file with an archive manager like winrar or 7zip (do not extratct, open with) and paste resources.arsc inside it.
4. If you used the edited zzz_keyguard_screen_clockwidget.xml file, then you have also to copy the compiled version from \buid\apk\layout\ and paste it under the same path inside your apk file.
Now your framework-res.apk is modded and ready to be installed.
5. Place the apk in your phone under /system/framework/ and set its permissions to rw-r--r--
Note: Some may prefer to copy the file to /system/ first, set the permissions and then move it to /system/framework
6. Reboot
Changing the font of the clock:
For some reason, this clock is not actual text, it does not use a font. Instead, the numbers are png files placed under /res/drawable-mdpi/
So to change the font, you will have to make new png files for each number, plus one for the column )
I uploaded the ones i made. you can take a look at them to note the dimensions and names of the files. you have to use those same names. also notice that there are two different files for the number one.
After you're done modding your framework-res.apk and just before you send it your phone, open it with winrar and browse to /res/drawable-mdpi/ then drag the png files you made and drop them inside the apk.
Flashable zips:
lockscreen_text_patch_DDKQ8.zip => remove "Swipe screen to unlock" text
LockscreenMod_Stock_DDKQ8.zip => Centered clock and mod with replaced clock font for stock DDKQ8

dali47 said:
This is a short guide explaining how to remove the "Swipe screen to unlock" text from the new galaxy-note-like lockscreen available in the new DDKQ8 rom.
i will add more details if asked for.
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Maybe you know how to make the date display more "acceptable"? I hate how it looks in stock...
I would really appreciate a flashable zip to solve this problem.

Nice
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U can remove everything from lockscreen
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Thanks..!! was searching for this..!!

Will try this today or tomorrow...can anyone tell or make a guide on how to enable crt animation on stock 2.3.6 DDKQ8
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iSxy said:
Will try this today or tomorrow...can anyone tell or make a guide on how to enable crt animation on stock 2.3.6 DDKQ8
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Same way as every other
herpderp © aint got money to pay to my fish

Hey Can u tell the way by wich i can use this lockscreen in lewa rom....

if i want to replace stock rom lockscreen, i need to replace framework-res.apk only, right?

1 Question..
Can we just replace that Swipe to unlock text to our own custom one?

wassupadi said:
Hey Can u tell the way by wich i can use this lockscreen in lewa rom....
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i dont think u can
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iSxy said:
1 Question..
Can we just replace that Swipe to unlock text to our own custom one?
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Yes
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PRESS THNX IF I HELPED YOU

Good guide.
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kmarci said:
Maybe you know how to make the date display more "acceptable"? I hate how it looks in stock...
I would really appreciate a flashable zip to solve this problem.
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how do you mean acceptable?
i can only make a flashable zip for specific roms and themes. maybe i will see what roms out there are based on DDKQ8 and make a couple of zips.
i usually prefer making guides than making falashable zips so anyone can apply the mod on it's own specific system.
wassupadi said:
Hey Can u tell the way by wich i can use this lockscreen in lewa rom....
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the lockscreen it hard coded un the framework, maybe also some other files. i personally cnt do it. if you want to try to port it i can provide you with any files you need from stock DDKQ8
hanaxxaru said:
if i want to replace stock rom lockscreen, i need to replace framework-res.apk only, right?
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not really. not all frameworks are compatible with all roms. it probably will not work. it needs to be ported. but you can try of you want. just make a backup of your system before.
iSxy said:
1 Question..
Can we just replace that Swipe to unlock text to our own custom one?
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sure you can. just replace "swipe screen to unlock" with whatever you want. there might be some limitations for how much text you can fit. i didnt try it.

K ty..ill try tomorw for custom text.. Anyone tell me some good line to write?
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dali47 said:
how do you mean acceptable?
i can only make a flashable zip for specific roms and themes. maybe i will see what roms out there are based on DDKQ8 and make a couple of zips.
i usually prefer making guides than making falashable zips so anyone can apply the mod on it's own specific system.
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Something in this format: year. month day., name of the day. For today: 2012. march 12., monday
I'm on same rom as you are (stocklite v5). Would you please help me how to change the date display?

kmarci said:
Something in this format: year. month day., name of the day. For today: 2012. march 12., monday
I'm on same rom as you are (stocklite v5). Would you please help me how to change the date display?
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ok, i figured it out
open \res\values\strings.xml
find mid_month_day_mid_wday_no_year
in that line, change E. d MMM. into yyyy. MMMM d., EEEEE
re-build and replace resources.arsc in original apk

posibilities
is it possible to move the framework thing to another stock rom using maybe titanium back up?

dali47 said:
ok, i figured it out
open \res\values\strings.xml
find mid_month_day_mid_wday_no_year
in that line, change E. d MMM. into yyyy. MMMM d., EEEEE
re-build and replace resources.arsc in original apk
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Hey dude, you're unbeleivable! Thanks a lot! (Unfortunatelly I can only hit once the thanks button... )

torchwolfery said:
is it possible to move the framework thing to another stock rom using maybe titanium back up?
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not sure what "thing" you mean. but no. Titanium Backup backs up apps and settings. the lockscreen is neither an app nor a setting.
kmarci said:
Hey dude, you're unbeleivable! Thanks a lot! (Unfortunatelly I can only hit once the thanks button... )
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glad to help

[Video Tutorial] How to change .apk icon using "Apk Manager 5.0.2"

HOW TO CHANGE .APK ICON USING APK MANAGER.
Many people have asked how to change icons of apps in app drawer,once it was my question too,and I searched every corner of xda to find a thread explaining me that but it was of no avail even though i FOUND one but it didn't work on my sgs2.Therefore,I decided to help everybody who is having the same problem including me.So I brought you the easiest 'n simplest way to change the icons,it's lenghty as many would call it but once you get the hang of it,you'll be changing the icons of 'n on.
JUST FOLLOW THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE;
1. Copy Settings.apk in the folder called "place-apk-here-for-modding"
2. Start the "Script.bat"
3. Choose point 22 "Set current Project"
4. Choose your app you want to extract
5. Choose point 1 "Extract apk"
6. Go to the folder called "Projects" 7. Choose your app you just have extracted
8. Choose the folder called "res"
9. Look in the folders where the icon is.
10. Change the icon but be sure it have the same size ("mdpi: 48x48" hdpi: 72x72" xdpi: 96x96")
11. Go back to script windows or start script.bat again
12. Choose point 22 "Set current Project" again
13. Choose point 3 "Zip apk"
14. Choose point 12 "sign apk"
15. Go back to the folder "place-apk-here-for-modding" now should have a apk here that is called signed"NameOfYourApp"
16. Copy it to your Sd card and install it on your device.
OR WATCH THE STEP BY STEP VIDEO BY ME;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22M1h00k_0
Get icon packs on the biggest icon thread of xda,thanks to Falloutboy2000
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824656
Download Apk Manager here:
http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5
Well thats all,if its helpful then dont forget to thank me! peace
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Yeahhh!!! Finally i can customize my icons.....TNK so much man!!!!!

Tuqano said:
Yeahhh!!! Finally i can customize my icons.....TNK so much man!!!!!
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Glad you found it helpful !

7zip
Thanks a lot for this thread very usefull.
We can change the icons with 7-zip when we install a mod like Jkay.
1. extraxt your apk from your mod with 7zip
2. Open the apk with 7zip
3. Go into res/mipmap-hdpi for the Sgs2
4. Insert your new icon to replace the older
5.Replace the old apk
Apk manager is also very interesting to decompile the apk. This allow to change the code to make big modifications like the Domination mod.
PS: Sorry for my bad english language

Using the method in the OP you could very easily open up a can of worms if it contains badly patched 9's.
I'd personally use the universal theme template, a lot quicker, easier and safer compared to apkmanager, and it creates a backup.

I tried your method but it does not work on my sgs2 XWLPF deodex with last syiah. I cannot install the setting apk created on my phone.

I agree, although this thread is very helpful, I recommend if you're not changing any xml code or .9's... don't decompile just use UFT...

I know it's hard for some people and find decompiling and compiling complicated,so they choose 7-zip.. It's faster and easier I agree but I made this tutorial to let people learn how to use apk manager too.
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coolstorybro_123 said:
I know it's hard for some people and find decompiling and compiling complicated,so they choose 7-zip.. It's faster and easier I agree but I made this tutorial to let people learn how to use apk manager too.
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Yes but the title suggests to "change the apk icon" in which you do not need to decompile the APK to do so... maybe you should rename the title?
anyway, thumbs up!

why before using apk manager my apk is 5969 kb and after change one file ( from 1,50kb to 1,86 kb ) it is 3124 kb ? I'm changing status_bar_latest_event_content.xml in framework-res.apk

Thanks a lot..

Thanks
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Great thanks!

thanks.
but when i reboot the phone app's icon turn older.
what is the solution?

Im trying to change my clock color, either in status_bar.xml or styles.xml and neither way is working. After I push SystemUI,apk, I reboot the phone and it says systemui.apk has stopped working. I read I don't need to resign the apks, so Im not sure what else to do? Also, what compression level should I be using?

Hi, I tried using APK manager to change icons, and it works, but when I go to install on my android device, it says it didn't install.
Any help?

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It's working
Worked perfectly on Galaxy Note 2...:good:

Free APK editors
You may also like these free and open-source tools:
APK Icon Editor – free APK editor to easily change Android app icons:
APK Editor Studio – advanced (but still easy to use) free APK editor.

Change Icons in App-Drawer ?

Hello !
How i can change the icons in the App-Drawer ?
Is there an App like Winterboard for iOS ?
I use a HTC DHD with CM 10.1
Thanks !

Depending on the launcher your using there are icon packs in market but it won't change all of them. You can get experimental and open the apks and change the PNG images but I would do a Full Research on how to come about it cause its no easy task. You can change the .apk to .zip unzip find PNG change rezip change .zip back to .apk then sign it. Its how I do mines but like I said do your research and backup rom before you attempt anything. Enjoy the learning. By the way there is an app that signs the apk for you on the phone. I am out now but I will upload it with instructions for you as soon as I can get to my computer.
Just install apk open it then click button (Choose In/Out) find apk you want to sign then click button (Sign The File). You will then have two files in the folder one signed the other not signed.
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Ok thank you ! You mean i must add my new Icon to the IconPack.apk ?
Where i can find the right Names for the Icons ?
And must i delete a Folder before sign the App ? I see this in other Sign-HowTo, but this dont work.
So many Questions ...

No do not delete any folders all your doing is changing the PNG. But make sure the new PNG is the same size as the one being replaced as well as named exactly as the old one. Icon is located in : res folder > drawable-hdpi folder

[GUIDE][SS/DS][LB/UB] How To Theme SystemUI.apk (NOOB FRIENDLY)

Hey guys, i figured i should make this step by step guide to show people how to theme hour systemui.apk file. This is for example, making your status bar transparent or changing status bar icons... Etc. This guide will be fully fleshed out, even a day one android user should understand.
NOTE:
MIND YOU GUYS I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR-
Bricking
exploding
data loss
loss of hair
or any other problems*
you do this at your own risk,though if you follow exactly, there should be no problems.
RULES:
1. One rule only: Backup any file you use. You have been warned.
PHONE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Fully rooted
2. Busybox installed
3. Need to be doedexed
APP REQUIREMENTS:
1. ninjamorph. (by stephen. free version is fine)
2. Root explorer. (or any other root enabled browser)
3. {optional} any photo editor/resizer
THE GUIDE:
1. Open root explorer
2. Navigate to /system/app
3. Scroll down till you find the file SystemUI.apk
4. Copy (do not move it, just copy) it to anywhere you like on your internal sdcard
5. Close root browser and open ninjamorph
6. Click start checks and allow root permissions
7. Click*new project*after it initializes this will create the Folder*Androidthemes*on your sd card
8. Locate where you just copied the systemui.apk on the internal sdcard and click on it
9. Allow the app to extract the apk (may take a few*seconds)
10. once it has extracted on your SD inside the*Androidthemes*folder there will be a sub-folder called Workspace*thats where all your extracted apks*NEED*to be
11. After extraction is complete, you should be presented with 6 files/folders as bellow:
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12. android manifest.xml<-DONT TOUCH
Assests<-DONT TOUCH
META-INF<-DONT TOUCH
res<-OPEN THIS
resources.arsc<-DONT TOUCH
13. When you open res, you will be presented with many folders, in this tutorial, we will concentrate on the drawable-hdpi folder. Be aware, most of the folders in the res folder are actually pretty useful for more modifications.
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14. Once drawable-hdpi is opened, you will be presented with many pictures. Look through them and identify the ones you want to modify.
15. You can either edit the pictures from ninjamorph by press and hold on the picture and pressing edit (this will give you basic edits like colour, height, rotate & width). Or you can use a photo editor/resizer to modify the picture beforehand and then just replacing the old picture with the new one using ninjamorph.
16. Once you got all images you want themed go back to*Ninjamorph*home and press*FINISH PROJECT
17. Press on the systemui folder that shows up.
18. Let it create the package
19. Click yes on the next three confirm action text boxes. This will remove the old apk in the internal sd and replace it with the new one you just made, zipalign the apk and delete the systemui folder in /sdcard/android themes/workplace.
20. Locate the new systemui.apk, it will have replaced the old one that you copied from /system/app in step 4
21. Move it to /system
22. Set it's permissions to rw-r--r--
23. Move it to /system/app and when it asks to overwrite, click yes.
24. Reboot phone
25. Enjoy your modifications.. VICTORY
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Anyone tried it yet?

Hmmmmmm..... How abou *.9.png files? This method will break 9png when it replaced did u?
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paper13579 said:
Anyone tried it yet?
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Yes Yesterday, with help of your tutorial, I changed baterry icon. Finally it looks as I want

cuatzstress said:
Hmmmmmm..... How abou *.9.png files? This method will break 9png when it replaced did u?
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Modifying .9.png is a whole different process, sorry, i should have said that in the thread. GUYS DONT EDIT .9.png IMAGES WITH THIS GUIDE, IT WILL BRIVK YOUR PHONE
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Just tried it, working absolutely fine and an awesome step by step guide, good for the noobs. Keep up the good work and thanks
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paper13579 said:
Modifying .9.png is a whole different process, sorry, i should have said that in the thread. GUYS DONT EDIT .9.png IMAGES WITH THIS GUIDE, IT WILL BRIVK YOUR PHONE
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Bukam Brick om, tapi break PNG, maksudnya nanti yg tadinya bisa fit malah jdi blurred ga jelas acak2an, sorry Im too lazy to write in english
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cuatzstress said:
Bukam Brick om, tapi break PNG, maksudnya nanti yg tadinya bisa fit malah jdi blurred ga jelas acak2an, sorry Im too lazy to write in english
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Im sorry, i know ur too lazy to write in english but i can only speak english, arabic, french and irish sooo... You might want to translate that for me to understand it
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Grey Notification Area Icons

How to change grey notification icons?
Example;
Please help me?

Helppp

U should have Root !!
Then U Can Mod SystemUI.apk in /system/app

Already root. How to mod?

karansa said:
Already root. How to mod?
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,, What's Ur Phone Model ?

Please mod?

hacker mobd3 said:
,, What's Ur Phone Model ?
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Galaxy Grand Quattro 4.1.2

Go To /system/app And Copy SystemUI.apk
And put it in sdcard
Connect phone with computer and take SystemUI.apk
To desktop
Right click on it and choose 7zip *You Must Have 7zip*
and choose extract here
Go To Res *from extracted files*
And go to hdpi or mdpi
and You will Find all icon change you want
ex. You changed file 123.png in res/hdpi
Go To desktop and right click on SystemUI.apk
And choose 7zip and open archive
And Go To Res/hdpi or mdpi
And replace Icons Which Changed it
**You Must put changed icon in same path **
Hit Tnx.

Big thanks for help. Please wait.

hacker mobd3 said:
U should have Root !!
Then U Can Mod SystemUI.apk in /system/app
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So I have no information. I can not find the file you're saying. Please do you do? I gave in addition to systemu file. Please.

karansa said:
So I have no information. I can not find the file you're saying. Please do you do? I gave in addition to systemu file. Please.
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Downlad Root Explorer
And open it and select system then app then copy systemUI.apk
To sdcard

Which I edit the file?

@abhi922 Help me

Now Change Icons and zip it again
You can Find Roms in Xda 4 ur device

Not solved