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[HOW TO/MOD] make Transparant lockscreen

hi
this tutorial will show u how to make your lock screen transparent to your ROM whatever it is..
it is easy method and I look everywhere, nobody post the method or the correct one at least
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i will not go throw how to decompile and compile because there are many threads show how to do it
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* decompile framework-res.apk from your ROM
* go to res/drawable-hdpi
* delete zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg
* place new transparent image and rename it as zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.png
*go to res/layout/zzz_keyguard_screen_lockscreenwallpaper.xml
*in line 2 change
Code:
android:background="#ff000000"
to
Code:
android:background="#00000000"
*compile framework-res.apk again and don't forget to delete the necessary files and folders from KEEP
*move to ur device to system/framework
*reboot, ur done
this is how it should be look like
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I attached a transparent image in the attachment if someone doesn't know how to make one by Photoshop
juf,,

another how to .. soon

Thanx for the howto !

Brotuck said:
Thanx for the howto !
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u r welcome mate

Thanks, looks cool and I may pluck up my courage to try over the weekend.
I have been wondering why the phone doesn't support transparent/translucent lockscreens. It'll be nice if there's an app that can somehow or other do that without having newbies (and scaredies) to decompile and compile the .apk!

juffo said:
hi
this tutorial will show u how to make your lock screen transparent to your ROM whatever it is..
it is easy method and I look everywhere, nobody post the method or the correct one at least
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i will not go throw how to decompile and compile because there are many threads show how to do it
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* decompile framework-res.apk from your ROM
* go to res/drawable-hdpi
* delete zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg
* place new transparent image and rename it as zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.png
*go to res/layout/zzz_keyguard_screen_lockscreenwallpaper.xml
*in line 2 change
Code:
android:background="#ff000000"
to
Code:
android:background="#00000000"
*compile framework-res.apk again and don't forget to delete the necessary files and folders from KEEP
*move to ur device to system/framework
*reboot, ur done
this is how it should be look like
I attached a transparent image in the attachment if someone doesn't know how to make one by Photoshop
juf,,
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Sweet thanks for this. Where is the attachment? That would be a big help if we had a transparent image to us.
Thanks
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jgrimberg1979 said:
Sweet thanks for this. Where is the attachment? That would be a big help if we had a transparent image to us.
Thanks
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it is there in the attachment square ,, but bqz it is transparent

juffo said:
it is there in the attachment square ,, but bqz it is transparent
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I cannot get it to recompile correctly, i keep getting error after error. I have been trying to get it working for the last 4 hours. Is there any way you could take my framework-res.apk and apply your mod? Please
View attachment framework-res.apk

jgrimberg1979 said:
I cannot get it to recompile correctly, i keep getting error after error. I have been trying to get it working for the last 4 hours. Is there any way you could take my framework-res.apk and apply your mod? Please
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i checked ur file
u have without any modding a problem in PNG files
i will do it but need much more time
maybe today late or tomorrow

juffo said:
i checked ur file
u have without any modding a problem in PNG files
i will do it but need much more time
maybe today late or tomorrow
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Okay thanks. Is that why i am getting the errors? because of some of the pngs?
I really want to learn this stuff but its hards to find a good tutorial.
Anyways thanks for looking into this

jgrimberg1979 said:
Okay thanks. Is that why i am getting the errors? because of some of the pngs?
I really want to learn this stuff but its hards to find a good tutorial.
Anyways thanks for looking into this
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simply u have to add 1 pixel all around the image, by an other word u have to know how to use Photoshop
here u r
ur file is fixed, trans.LS and ready
http://www.multiupload.com/L2LBGBUOYJ

hi . please help me .. how can i edit .xml file and open it ...

victor711 said:
hi . please help me .. how can i edit .xml file and open it ...
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use notepad++

victor711 said:
hi . please help me .. how can i edit .xml file and open it ...
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You gotta decompile it first or else you wont be able to read it.
OP
Can you help me make one for miui? I changed roms so I didn't get a chance to try out the apk you made for me. Now I am on miui
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jgrimberg1979 said:
You gotta decompile it first or else you wont be able to read it.
OP
Can you help me make one for miui? I changed roms so I didn't get a chance to try out the apk you made for me. Now I am on miui
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u had better to tell me earlier that u gonna change ur rom
I spent 2 hrs on that !!
sorry , can't help any more !

juffo said:
u had better to tell me earlier that u gonna change ur rom
I spent 2 hrs on that !!
sorry , can't help any more !
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I am so sorry man, my bad. I tried editing myself after you said it would take a day or two and i was in a bootloop without a backup. Sorry man. I will throw a donation your way espcially if you can make one for miui.

jgrimberg1979 said:
I am so sorry man, my bad. I tried editing myself after you said it would take a day or two and i was in a bootloop without a backup. Sorry man. I will throw a donation your way espcially if you can make one for miui.
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it is ok ,, but i cant do miui thing, bqz i dont have it and also i am not sure if its source is the same as like as sam stock ROM
sorry again

juffo said:
it is ok ,, but i cant do miui thing, bqz i dont have it and also i am not sure if its source is the same as like as sam stock ROM
sorry again
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When i get back on a stock rom, and i try to make this mod tell me if i am correct.
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***
3. Go in to Drawable and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes or no? when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
8. Do i need to sign it?
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
If you could give me some feedback on this i might be able to get it working on my own, hopefully

jgrimberg1979 said:
When i get back on a stock rom, and i try to make this mod tell me if i am correct.
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***
3. Go in to Drawable and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes or no? when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
8. Do i need to sign it?
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
If you could give me some feedback on this i might be able to get it working on my own, hopefully
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1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***.JPG to zzzz.***png
3. Go in to LAYOUT and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
yes. delete resources.arsc,zzzz***.jpg and ****.xml
8. Do i need to sign it?
NO
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
compress to 0
so the options will be (22-Framework-res#-19-0-11)
i hope it is helpfull

juffo said:
1. Decompile on framework-res
2. Go in Drawable-HDPI delete and copy next zzzz***.JPG to zzzz.***png
3. Go in to LAYOUT and edit .xml to 00000**
4. Compile with APK manager
5. Hit yes when prompted if it is a system apk
6. yes when it asks if i want to copy over additional files that i didnt modify from original apk in order to insure lease # of errors?
7. i if i hit yes do i delete the two files i changed and also delete resources.arsc?
yes. delete resources.arsc,zzzz***.jpg and ****.xml
8. Do i need to sign it?
NO
Also what should the compression be set at in apk manager? My is set at 9. heap size is 64mb.
compress to 0
so the options will be (22-Framework-res#-19-0-11)
i hope it is helpfull
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oh ****. i never changed it to png because i thought it was just going to replace the jpg in there.. So what does changing it to png do?

Changing Status bar icons

is possible to change status bar icons with rom toolbox , but not those of "system theme", i want to change those of other themes i have

Status Bar icons are in the SystemUI.apk in /system/app
changing icons in it is to modify this apk
I'm not sure if rom toolbox can do it or not, just to provide information

vittorio92vittorio said:
is possible to change status bar icons with rom toolbox , but not those of "system theme", i want to change those of other themes i have
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You can try and extract the systemUI.apk and then change the .png files with your own. And then zip the folder again and rename the file extension to .apk
It works for me though
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reddvilzz said:
You can try and extract the systemUI.apk and then change the .png files with your own. And then zip the folder again and rename the file extension to .apk
It works for me though
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not really need to extract it. just drag and drop and replace the png if you are using like winrar to open the apk
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hadidjapri said:
not really need to extract it. just drag and drop and replace the png if you are using like winrar to open the apk
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I'm using my phone to do that so that's why I need to extract it first
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vittorio92vittorio said:
is possible to change status bar icons with rom toolbox , but not those of "system theme", i want to change those of other themes i have
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hey, i have the GS3 and my rom toolbox says it changed the icon but then its the same old icon. the new icon only appears when it hits 100% but yet ROM TOOLBOX sshowed me each step and graphic of what it would look like

ugore said:
hey, i have the GS3 and my rom toolbox says it changed the icon but then its the same old icon. the new icon only appears when it hits 100% but yet ROM TOOLBOX sshowed me each step and graphic of what it would look like
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Try replacing the png files in your systemUI.apk with the one you download from romtoolbox. It works for me.
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reddvilzz said:
Try replacing the png files in your systemUI.apk with the one you download from romtoolbox. It works for me.
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can you provide step by steps? I went to the systemUI.apk and i do not see the png files

ugore said:
can you provide step by steps? I went to the systemUI.apk and i do not see the png files
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These steps is using phone not pc. If using pc it will be more simple than this.
- Extract the systemUI.apk
- In there open res folder
- Go to drawable-hdpi
- In there find the png you want to change (like battery indicator / signal)
- Change the title of your wanted picture to the same name like in the systemUI
- Replace it
- zip the extracted systemUI
- rename the zip file into systemUI.apk
- replace the systemUI.apk from system/app
- set permissions to rw-r--r--
There you go. Do it at your own risk. Because if you forgot to set the permissions right you will ended up at systemUI force close all the time and you will need to flash your rom all the way again.
Remember to backup first.
For my tips
-with the costumized systemUI.apk copy it and put it into /system
- change the permissions to rw-r--r--
- then move it to /system/app then replace it.
That's how I do it. Good luck trying
Sent From My BioWonder V4

reddvilzz said:
These steps is using phone not pc. If using pc it will be more simple than this.
- Extract the systemUI.apk
- In there open res folder
- Go to drawable-hdpi
- In there find the png you want to change (like battery indicator / signal)
- Change the title of your wanted picture to the same name like in the systemUI
- Replace it
- zip the extracted systemUI
- rename the zip file into systemUI.apk
- replace the systemUI.apk from system/app
- set permissions to rw-r--r--
There you go. Do it at your own risk. Because if you forgot to set the permissions right you will ended up at systemUI force close all the time and you will need to flash your rom all the way again.
Remember to backup first.
For my tips
-with the costumized systemUI.apk copy it and put it into /system
- change the permissions to rw-r--r--
- then move it to /system/app then replace it.
That's how I do it. Good luck trying
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sweet LMAO can you provide the PC steps lol

ugore said:
sweet LMAO can you provide the PC steps lol
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The pc step almost the same. the pros is only that you don't need to extract the systemUI.apk just open the systemUI.apk with winrar and then just put your wanted png into the systemUI drawable-hdpi. Then put the file in your phone. Just like that.
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ugore said:
sweet LMAO can you provide the PC steps lol
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Ok I followed the steps that you layed out. however, the name of the files of the icons I want are the same as the files that were already there. I did notice however, that the icons that i want are in 5% increments such as at 90% of battery the new icon will appear and at 89% the OLD icon will appear. both icon files are in the folder and both have same name

ugore said:
Ok I followed the steps that you layed out. however, the name of the files of the icons I want are the same as the files that were already there. I did notice however, that the icons that i want are in 5% increments such as at 90% of battery the new icon will appear and at 89% the OLD icon will appear. both icon files are in the folder and both have same name
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Delete the old file. And only insert the one you wanted. If you have 2 file with the same function that will happened.
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reddvilzz said:
Delete the old file. And only insert the one you wanted. If you have 2 file with the same function that will happened.
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uploaded an image hopefully it shows but just in case, I uploaded screenshots as attachments of the .PNG files

ugore said:
uploaded an image hopefully it shows but just in case, I uploaded screenshots as attachments of the .PNG files
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Which png that you wanted?
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HTC Explorer
ugore said:
sweet LMAO can you provide the PC steps lol
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Can i do this on stock rooted rom of HTC Explorer

reddvilzz said:
These steps is using phone not pc. If using pc it will be more simple than this.
- Extract the systemUI.apk
- In there open res folder
- Go to drawable-hdpi
- In there find the png you want to change (like battery indicator / signal)
- Change the title of your wanted picture to the same name like in the systemUI
- Replace it
- zip the extracted systemUI
- rename the zip file into systemUI.apk
- replace the systemUI.apk from system/app
- set permissions to rw-r--r--
There you go. Do it at your own risk. Because if you forgot to set the permissions right you will ended up at systemUI force close all the time and you will need to flash your rom all the way again.
Remember to backup first.
For my tips
-with the costumized systemUI.apk copy it and put it into /system
- change the permissions to rw-r--r--
- then move it to /system/app then replace it.
That's how I do it. Good luck trying
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I downloaded battery icon pack from romtoolboxpro but did not install it from there....i went into the root explorer and opened the downloaded pack of battery icon...it contains 10-20-30-40etc...percentages but not complete 1 to 100 .png percentage pictures...what should i do? Because previously my battery bar has from 1-100 percentage png format pictures ...
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ugore said:
sweet LMAO can you provide the PC steps lol
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Hay man im using rom toolbox pro but i didnt happen to make a backup before replacing the wifi icon and now i want the old one back can you provide me with a solution im using sony xperia p

help
how do i set permissions to the modified systemui.apk i am using asus memo pad 7 it has the same problem

ok so now i have found all the png files in systemui apk folder. Ive noticed there is no carrier logo in carbon is there away to add a png for it ?

[HOW-TO] Change framework background

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WOAH!!!YOUR A MIND READER:highfive:

Zpik said:
WOAH!!!YOUR A MIND READER:highfive:
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enricocid said:
XD
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So throughout the whole rom, this background will show?

Zpik said:
So throughout the whole rom, this background will show?
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Yes. Only dialer remain untouched

would be nice if there were an xposed framework installer for this.
EDIT: Google search ftw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342570

I'm not seeing a file named values in my framework-res apk. I'm not sure if this matters, but I used a file Explorer and extracted the apk on my phone. I use my phone to make zipthemer mods, so I figured this method would work for that too. Any reason it wouldn't show up?
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NeverSeparate said:
I'm not seeing a file named values in my framework-res apk. I'm not sure if this matters, but I used a file Explorer and extracted the apk on my phone. I use my phone to make zipthemer mods, so I figured this method would work for that too. Any reason it wouldn't show up?
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No no... You should decompile using apktool this is the only say to add trasparent background, modifying the .xml

enricocid said:
No no... You should decompile using apktool this is the only say to add trasparent background, modifying the .xml
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This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
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NeverSeparate said:
This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
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You have to actually decompile framework res apk, take apart all the pieces instead of just extracting the apk. Decompiling and extracting are not the same thing
Link for apktool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213985

NeverSeparate said:
This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
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No... the problem is that You can't modify .apk using the phone....
This is because You can't decode an .apk with a file manager ... and You can't modify .xml if You don't decode it using apktool
If You don't use apktool You won't be able to exctract & decode the .apk
This folder must be in framework-res.apk and all .apk
Try use apktool to properly decompile it and You will be able to see all resources from .apk
If You try to exctract an .apk with a zip manager and You open an .xml, You won't see anything... only unreadable simbols
https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/detail?name=apktool1.5.2.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
https://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool-install-windows-r05-ibot.tar.bz2
extract aapt.exe, apktool.bat and apktool.jar to a folder You will call apktool and that You will create in C:/:
C:\apktool
copy the framework-res.apk inside this folder
Press shift+leftmouse and click to "open command prompt here"
In cmd do the following
1) Install the framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
2) Decompile framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
3) Modify the .xml using notepad++
4) Recompile back
Code:
apktool b framework-res
5) Once done
Delete the compiled .apk in dist folder inside the framework-res folder you will find in apktool folder
open original framework-res.apk 7zip
Go to build folder
then open apk folder
Drag & drop folder META-INF & androidmanifest overwriting the original
6) Go again in CMD terminal and
Code:
apktool b framework-res
The compiled framework-res.apk is the good one
You can use the same steps I used in this guide to properly decompile/compile the framework-res.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44997467#post44997467

Thanks. And I wasn't trying to argue. I know there is a difference on decompiling and extracting. And I know I can't modify the apk directly from my phone, but I use my method of extracting to locate png piles to make zipthemer zips, and it works fine for that. I wasn't looking to modify an apk. I was just going to attempt to make a zip with an edited xml and see if it would overwrite the existing one the same as it does with pngs. And I can open and edit xml using an xml app. But, if the extraction technique won't show me the file, then it doesn't matter. I'm just trying to learn a bit myself.
I was hoping to make a way that people could use the framework mods I've made without having to be in dark mode. Many of the people using mods off these threads wouldn't consider taking the time to learn any of this, they just want to use what's made. So a simple flashable zip that included an edited xml would be great. But if it won't work, it won't work.
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NeverSeparate said:
Thanks. And I wasn't trying to argue. I know there is a difference on decompiling and extracting. And I know I can't modify the apk directly from my phone, but I use my method of extracting to locate png piles to make zipthemer zips, and it works fine for that. I wasn't looking to modify an apk. I was just going to attempt to make a zip with an edited xml and see if it would overwrite the existing one the same as it does with pngs. And I can open and edit xml using an xml app. But, if the extraction technique won't show me the file, then it doesn't matter. I'm just trying to learn a bit myself.
I was hoping to make a way that people could use the framework mods I've made without having to be in dark mode. Many of the people using mods off these threads wouldn't consider taking the time to learn any of this, they just want to use what's made. So a simple flashable zip that included an edited xml would be great. But if it won't work, it won't work.
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You can try to make vrthemes

I already resolved my problem in Step 1 by editing the "Environment Variables".

Step 4
I'm stuck with step 4 ( recompiling ):
there's no "META-INF" folder under build/apk folder
Question: after I overwritten the "META-INF & androidmanifest" from the original framework-res.apk (C:\apktool\framework-res.apk)
and recompiled it using "apktool b framework-res", how can I flashed the compiled framework-res.apk w/c is located at
(C:\apktool\framework-res\dist) to system/framework? many thanks to this one, new learning

genkralyz said:
I'm stuck with step 4 ( recompiling ):
there's no "META-INF" folder under build/apk folder
Question: after I overwritten the "META-INF & androidmanifest" from the original framework-res.apk (C:\apktool\framework-res.apk)
and recompiled it using "apktool b framework-res", how can I flashed the compiled framework-res.apk w/c is located at
(C:\apktool\framework-res\dist) to system/framework? many thanks to this one, new learning
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I will prepare You, as soon as possible, a template to flash it

enricocid said:
I will prepare You, as soon as possible, a template to flash it
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Thanks! btw is it ok if I only overwrite the original "androidmanifest" because there's no "META-INF" under build/apk,
or there should be a "META-INF"?

genkralyz said:
Thanks! btw is it ok if I only overwrite the original "androidmanifest" because there's no "META-INF" under build/apk,
or there should be a "META-INF"?
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You must copy also the meta-inf

enricocid said:
You must copy also the meta-inf
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but when I tried to re-compiled, there's no META-INF showing up under build/apk folder as you can see from my screenshot..
did I missed some steps?

genkralyz said:
but when I tried to re-compiled, there's no META-INF showing up under build/apk folder as you can see from my screenshot..
did I missed some steps?
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After first compilation Meta-inf is missing... it's normal don't worry
but without a meta-inf Your .apk wouldn't work
So you must delete the first compiled apk from dist folder, copy meta-inf and androidmanifest from the original .apk to build/apk folder and recompile 2nd time to get the framework correctly working
You can use this mod to flash the framework
http://d-h.st/0lL
there's already a framework-res inside it... delete it using 7zip and replace with Your framework and flash it

How to Deodex stock rom manually with Smali_baksmali Compiler (Tutorial)

nah i will explain how to deodex stock rom with smali baksmali compiler, it's safe and simple way to deodex your firmware
first of all you must prepare this for your pc
Java JDK
Winrar
Smali Baksmali Compiler
and the last prepare your framework files from your /system/framework
- first make sure the application is already installed java jdk extract the files smali_baksmali anywhere if you've copied the files the framework of the folder system / framework folder into smali_baksmali
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- if it is copy the apk file you want to deodex example odexnya SystemUI.odex SystemUI.apk and its file into the folder smali_baksmali
- after that do simultaneously press the shift key by right-clicking on the smali baksmali folder and select open command window here
- if open cmd like this
- enter the following command
java -jar baksmali.jar -x SystemUI.odex
if the above process is successful it will be in accordance with the picture below
- If you already enter this command again to remove the file classses.dex
******* java -Xmx1024m -jar smali.jar out -o classes.dex
- if the above process is successful it will appear classes.dex file in the folder you smali_baksmali
- if it is open earlier systemui.apk file using winrar right click and open with winrar until the demolition of the file systemui.apk
- if it drag classes.dex files into winrar to enter into one piece
completed and congratulations you have an application that is already in the file deodex well now just copy the file into the system / app and set permissions rw-r-r
nah may be that's my way, deodex with smali_baksmali compiler, if you have problem with java just tell me ok

Nice tutorial dude

Yap, but it little complicated but the result it's always working
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Nicklas Van Dam said:
nah i will explain how to deodex stock rom with smali baksmali compiler, it's safe and simple way to deodex your firmware
first of all you must prepare this for your pc
Java JDK
Winrar
Smali Baksmali Compiler
and the last prepare your framework files from your /system/framework
- first make sure the application is already installed java jdk extract the files smali_baksmali anywhere if you've copied the files the framework of the folder system / framework folder into smali_baksmali
- if it is copy the apk file you want to deodex example odexnya SystemUI.odex SystemUI.apk and its file into the folder smali_baksmali
- after that do simultaneously press the shift key by right-clicking on the smali baksmali folder and select open command window here
- if open cmd like this
- enter the following command
java -jar baksmali.jar -x SystemUI.odex
if the above process is successful it will be in accordance with the picture below
- If you already enter this command again to remove the file classses.dex
******* java -Xmx1024m -jar smali.jar out -o classes.dex
- if the above process is successful it will appear classes.dex file in the folder you smali_baksmali
- if it is open earlier systemui.apk file using winrar right click and open with winrar until the demolition of the file systemui.apk
- if it drag classes.dex files into winrar to enter into one piece
completed and congratulations you have an application that is already in the file deodex well now just copy the file into the system / app and set permissions rw-r-r
nah may be that's my way, deodex with smali_baksmali compiler, if you have problem with java just tell me ok
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Cant download Smali Baksmali Compiler can you please give any other link

yashgumaste said:
Cant download Smali Baksmali Compiler can you please give any other link
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the link is completely working, ok wait i will give you another link

yashgumaste said:
Cant download Smali Baksmali Compiler can you please give any other link
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here you go bro http://www.sharebeast.com/xey43d0hzc4i try to disable sharebeast downloader if you want to direct download

Nicklas Van Dam said:
here you go bro http://www.sharebeast.com/xey43d0hzc4i try to disable sharebeast downloader if you want to direct download
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:good: downloaded

yashgumaste said:
:good: downloaded
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Have try

First I copied the framework folder into my pc.
Then copied all the jar files from smali_baksmali.rar into framework folder and...
When I typed this commond -
java -jar baksmali.jar -x SystemUI.odex
it said cannot find SystemUI.odex
What to do?
My phone is LG-E455
Do I also have to copy LGSystemUI.apk ?

yashgumaste said:
First I copied the framework folder into my pc.
Then copied all the jar files from smali_baksmali.rar into framework folder and...
When I typed this commond -
java -jar baksmali.jar -x SystemUI.odex
it said cannot find SystemUI.odex
What to do?
My phone is LG-E455
Do I also have to copy LGSystemUI.apk ?
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Ya you must copy the stock systemui.apk too

Nicklas Van Dam said:
Ya you must copy the stock systemui.apk too
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I got classes.dex file but did not understand what to do next?

yashgumaste said:
I got classes.dex file but did not understand what to do next?
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Next, open your systemui.apk with winrar only select open with and select winrar. After open drag your classes.dex file to your systemui.apk and after complete copy your systemui.apk to your phone and copy to /system/app and set permission to rw-r-r and delete SystemUI.odex file from there, after that reboot your phone and you have systemui app deodexed , but if you running on kitkat you must copy to /system/priv-app and do same thing like that

Nicklas Van Dam said:
Next, open your systemui.apk with winrar only select open with and select winrar. After open drag your classes.dex file to your systemui.apk and after complete copy your systemui.apk to your phone and copy to /system/app and set permission to rw-r-r and delete SystemUI.odex file from there, after that reboot your phone and you have systemui app deodexed , but if you running on kitkat you must copy to /system/priv-app and do same thing like that
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Yup done with it. But how to confirm that rom is deodexed?
Previously when I was using the theme manager in rom tolbox pro, there showed a dialog box that my rom is not deodexed and themes wont apply
and now when I went there the dialog box did not show up but even the was not applied even after rebooting

yashgumaste said:
Yup done with it. But how to confirm that rom is deodexed?
Previously when I was using the theme manager in rom tolbox pro, there showed a dialog box that my rom is not deodexed and themes wont apply
and now when I went there the dialog box did not show up but even the was not applied even after rebooting
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just check on your system/app folder in there you will find all your system apps and if deodexed you will not see any .odex file from any app on that folder. and if your system/app folder is deodexed and theme manager still tell you're not deodexed try to deodexed framework files too with this way and all almost same with this

Nicklas Van Dam said:
just check on your system/app folder in there you will find all your system apps and if deodexed you will not see any .odex file from any app on that folder. and if your system/app folder is deodexed and theme manager still tell you're not deodexed try to deodexed framework files too with this way and all almost same with this
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The .odex files of other system apps are still there, that means I have to follow the same procedure with all other jars and apks in the framework folder to completely deodex my rom ?

yashgumaste said:
The .odex files of other system apps are still there, that means I have to follow the same procedure with all other jars and apks in the framework folder to completely deodex my rom ?
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yap you're all completely deodex your rom bro
Have Fun

FMRadio FM2 Lineage-16/AOSP themed

Since we don't have the newer FM Radio App in lineage-16 and because I don't like the "old" FM2, I recolored it for my needs
I made two flashable packages, one is the new themed FM2 and the other is the Stock FM2, if You don't like it.
INSTALLATION:
Reboot to installed TWRP
Mount ---> Select System
Install package
Reboot
Tested on my lineage-16 (20190530), might work on other AOSP Pie Roms with FM2.
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zitronenmelissa said:
Since we don't have the newer FM Radio App in lineage-16 and because I don't like the "old" FM2, I recolored it for my needs
I made two flashable packages, one is the new themed FM2 and the other is the Stock FM2, if You don't like it.
INSTALLATION:
Reboot to installed TWRP
Mount ---> Select System
Install package
Reboot
Tested on my lineage-16 (20190530), might work on other AOSP Pie Roms with FM2.
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does it have RDS info ??

boe323 said:
does it have RDS info ??
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It's the older FM Radio APP used in CM11/CM12 too, I never had RDS with it.
I guess the newer lineage/CyanogenMod FMRadio APP since CM13 has RDS?

Is it works with stock oreo?
I have TWRP installed on my phone...

No, I don't think so. These is for Pie Roms and fmradio lib should be enabled in kernel and "libqcomfm_jni.so" should be in /system/lib64. But it's always worth a try remember to backup files, that will be overwritten, "libqcomfm_jni.so" is attached, extract from zip file (rw-r-r in /system/lib64)

zitronenmelissa said:
Since we don't have the newer FM Radio App in lineage-16 and because I don't like the "old" FM2, I recolored it for my needs
I made two flashable packages, one is the new themed FM2 and the other is the Stock FM2, if You don't like it.
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Hi, do you have a version Black themed? or can you tell me how did you themed it? did you used android studio or others way? Thanks

simone81 said:
Hi, do you have a version Black themed? or can you tell me how did you themed it? did you used android studio or others way? Thanks
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I use apktool:
extract FM2 and framework-res.apk from Your rom
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d FM2.apk
Important files are /res/values/color.xml and some in /res/drawable
Color is written in hex color code with transparency ahead: #ff000000 is black #ffffffff is white for example.
You can decompile my file and for Your needs it will be enough to edit /res/values/color.xml
Recompile: apktool b FM2 and don't forget to put Original META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml back in new compiled FM2.apk in /dist folder (I use 7zip Archive Manager to do that)
I'm actually on latest Stock Rom, but I can try later to make a dark version.

simone81 said:
Hi, do you have a version Black themed? or can you tell me how did you themed it? did you used android studio or others way? Thanks
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zitronenmelissa said:
I use apktool:
extract FM2 and framework-res.apk from Your rom
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d FM2.apk
Important files are /res/values/color.xml and some in /res/drawable
Color is written in hex color code with transparency ahead: #ff000000 is black #ffffffff is white for example.
You can decompile my file and for Your needs it will be enough to edit /res/values/color.xml
Recompile: apktool b FM2 and don't forget to put Original META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml back in new compiled FM2.apk in /dist folder (I use 7zip Archive Manager to do that)
I'm actually on latest Stock Rom, but I can try later to make a dark version.
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Thanks so much for the explanation!!! i can try following your guide..... but im not sure to be able to modify color because im not good with the steps you wrote... By the way, if you can make a black version i would be very happy :fingers-crossed:

simone81 said:
Thanks so much for the explanation!!! i can try following your guide..... but im not sure to be able to modify color because im not good with the steps you wrote... By the way, if you can make a black version i would be very happy :fingers-crossed:
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I can try. What about ... whats blue will be grey, whats grey will be black?

zitronenmelissa said:
I can try. What about ... whats blue will be grey, whats grey will be black?
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Wow, It is perfect!! I like your color idea!!
I did try to follow your way to change the color file with notepad .... but i think i did a mistake when i have to zip together with Androidmanifest and the folder META-INF ( which have inside 3 files: CERT.RSA , CERT.FS, MANIFEST.MF) instead of your version That have a folder META-INF --> com-->google-->android-->and here 2 files : updater-script and update-binary).
Then i miss also the folder named system--> app -->FM2 with apk inside. <--- But i think this folders i have to create.
I made a try but doesnt work.... and i see my radio.zip ( i made so many try) is too small compared with yours.... ( more than 1mb, mine about 650kb)
So im sure i did miss some step or i did something wrong....
Thanks again to helping me :fingers-crossed:
View attachment RadioFm.zip

simone81 said:
Wow, It is perfect!! I like your color idea!!
I did try to follow your way to change the color file with notepad .... but i think i did a mistake when i have to zip together with Androidmanifest and the folder META-INF ( which have inside 3 files: CERT.RSA , CERT.FS, MANIFEST.MF) instead of your version That have a folder META-INF --> com-->google-->android-->and here 2 files : updater-script and update-binary).
Then i miss also the folder named system--> app -->FM2 with apk inside. <--- But i think this folders i have to create.
I made a try but doesnt work.... and i see my radio.zip ( i made so many try) is too small compared with yours.... ( more than 1mb, mine about 650kb)
So im sure i did miss some step or i did something wrong....
Thanks again to helping me :fingers-crossed:
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The files from /original in decompiled FM2 folder have to be added to the new FM2.apk in /dist folder. You can open .apk files with 7zip too, because it's an advanced .zip file. The META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml are necessary files in .apks.
The META-INF folder in flashing .zip files contains flashing script and binary to flash to correct directory for example.
You can use my FMRadio-themed.zip file as a template, if You want to. Just replace the FM2.apk in /system/FM2 folder.
I made a dark version, but it's a blind edition, could not test it on stock ROM, but it should work.
Structure of the .zip file for flashing:
/META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
/system/app/FM2/FM2.apk
Structure of FM2.apk:
/META-INF/CERT.RSA
/META-INF/CERT.SF
/META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
/res/...
AndroidManifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
Good luck

zitronenmelissa said:
The files from /original in decompiled FM2 folder have to be added to the new FM2.apk in /dist folder. You can open .apk files with 7zip too, because it's an advanced .zip file. The META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml are necessary files in .apks.
The META-INF folder in flashing .zip files contains flashing script and binary to flash to correct directory for example.
You can use my FMRadio-themed.zip file as a template, if You want to. Just replace the FM2.apk in /system/FM2 folder.
I made a dark version, but it's a blind edition, could not test it on stock ROM, but it should work.
Structure of the .zip file for flashing:
/META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
/system/app/FM2/FM2.apk
Structure of FM2.apk:
/META-INF/CERT.RSA
/META-INF/CERT.SF
/META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
/res/...
AndroidManifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
Good luck
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Thanks so much zitronenmelissa, i really appreciate your time for helping me, even if i could not see any changes. I tryed to flash using twrp, with original app, but no luck, then i tried hibernate ( deactivating) the original radio app and installing the zip, but nothing changed. In the end i uninstalled the original radio app and flash again your .zip but once again no luck.
Its strange, because im on Pixel experience now but before i was on RR Rom....
At least you helped me learning a little more about this apktool.
Thanks

simone81 said:
Thanks so much zitronenmelissa, i really appreciate your time for helping me, even if i could not see any changes. I tryed to flash using twrp, with original app, but no luck, then i tried hibernate ( deactivating) the original radio app and installing the zip, but nothing changed. In the end i uninstalled the original radio app and flash again your .zip but once again no luck.
Its strange, because im on Pixel experience now but before i was on RR Rom....
At least you helped me learning a little more about this apktool.
Thanks
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Did You mount System first via twrp? In twrp ---> Mount ---> check on System? Otherwise it won't install to system ....

zitronenmelissa said:
Did You mount System first via twrp? In twrp ---> Mount ---> check on System? Otherwise it won't install to system ....
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No, i didnt know. Thats why it does not work. But now IT WORKS :victory::victory::victory:
Thanks really so much, i like the color :good:

Would You please make screenshots for the thread how it looks? I couldn't test it on stock Rom ...

zitronenmelissa said:
Would You please make screenshots for the thread how it looks? I couldn't test it on stock Rom ...
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Sure, I can also post "my version" where i inverted your color theme.... the rds info are pretty easy to be readed . ( if you want i can post my .zip file)
This is your version:
This is my version:
I was wondering if were possible to change the white text radio info, into for example green.... I coded the color.xml and the station_info.xml, but i got an error if i only change the string white into green :
TextView android:textSize="16.0sp" android:textStyle="bold" android:textColor="@android:color/green" <-- instead of white

simone81 said:
Sure, I can also post "my version" where i inverted your color theme.... the rds info are pretty easy to be readed . ( if you want i can post my .zip file)
This is your version:
This is my version:
I was wondering if were possible to change the white text radio info, into for example green.... I coded the color.xml and the station_info.xml, but i got an error if i only change the string white into green :
TextView android:textSize="16.0sp" android:textStyle="bold" android:textColor="@android:color/green" <-- instead of white
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WOW :good: I like Your ideas, very good. Thank You for the screenshots

You can also use every hex8 color:
android:textColor="#ff00ff00" is green
Here You can generate Your color codes:
http://www.colorscodes.com/color-code-hex/00ff00

Works on LG G2 D802 with LineageOS 18.1? Thk

When I installed it through TWRP on my Samsung Galaxy S N7000 with Lineage OS 16 - there is no any icon for this radio, but in system\system I see FM2.apk
Why?