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While preparing JB Style for XXLSJ I've seen that we needed a proper VRTheme templatefor the new partitions ( /preload ) in our new systems. This will probably change in the future as Samsung releases the final version... but meanwhile... you can use this template to build mods.
No need to replace the entire SystemUI for battery images. This is not my work, I just simply adapted the original template.
Source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207017
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/threads/about-villaintheme-system.4971/
Download:
http://depositfiles.com/files/6lj80t3aa
Crussader said:
While preparing JB Style for XXLSJ I've seen that we needed a proper VRTheme templatefor the new partitions ( /preload ) in our new systems. This will probably change in the future as Samsung releases the final version... but meanwhile... you can use this template to build mods.
No need to replace the entire SystemUI for battery images. This is not my work, I just simply adapted the original template.
Source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207017
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/threads/about-villaintheme-system.4971/
Download:
http://depositfiles.com/files/6lj80t3aa
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Thanks for sharing this Mods for Create new things.
dark_zhero said:
Thanks for sharing this Mods for Create new things.
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i tried using it but went into boot loop..
all system\app files including systemui.apk which were before in systems\apps will be now in preload\symlink\system\app ??
or will the systemui.apk reside somewhere else ??
and the folders with the modified pngs will be named like systemui.apk ?? with the the extension ??
Thanks
xinfinityoO said:
i tried using it but went into boot loop..
all system\app files including systemui.apk which were before in systems\apps will be now in preload\symlink\system\app ??
or will the systemui.apk reside somewhere else ??
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exactly... in deodexed ROMs they're located in there ( preload\symlink\system\app ). If I recall correctly, in odexed ( stock fro sammobile source ) they're still on system/app.... check where they are before patching using a root file manager.
xinfinityoO said:
and the folders with the modified pngs will be named like systemui.apk ?? with the the extension ??
Thanks
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you have to recreate the folder structure of the file you're trying to mod
SystemUI.apk / res / drawable-hdpi ( for example )
Check one of my mods to see what I mean
Crussader said:
exactly... in deodexed ROMs they're located in there ( preload\symlink\system\app ). If I recall correctly, in odexed ( stock fro sammobile source ) they're still on system/app.... check where they are before patching using a root file manager.
you have to recreate the folder structure of the file you're trying to mod
SystemUI.apk / res / drawable-hdpi ( for example )
Check one of my mods to see what I mean
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i did as what you have said ..but boot loop ..will check the systemui.apk location and try again
thanks
xinfinityoO said:
i did as what you have said ..but boot loop ..will check the systemui.apk location and try again
thanks
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are you using .9.png files? They must be compiled before so you can use them
Crussader said:
are you using .9.png files? They must be compiled before so you can use them
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Is that so? I never knew that
So quick question... If I change the hue of. 9 image I can't drop straight into an apk? It has to be recompiled 1st? If that's the case, that explains a lot. Thanks for the heads up on this. Every time I did this previously the image got distorted so i gave up touching them and just changed normal pngs.
About me
I didnt see any thread with ALL guides in ONE place. And I think alot people want to know how to do this or that. Its also clearer for myself to have an all-in-one placed tutorials! So with all the help of awesome people and myself Im gonna teach you stuff! All credits goes to other people. Ask Q ONLY in this thread! Dont expect too much: I modify this thread very rarely!
Requirements
Notepad++ [editing /xml]
Apktool [Basic knowledge of compiling apks] Helpfull link: click
Root explorer [to push apk back to your phone]
7zip [to replace .pngs]
Nandroid backup [important]
Guides
1. How to get custom statusbar?
To replace your statusbar with a custom .png go to:
SystemUI.apk/res/values/drawables.xml search this line
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">
make changes as
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">@drawable/statusbar</item>
now place statusbar.png file in drawable folder then recompile.
2. How to get my home-screen?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVoXrS-RWBY
3. How to delete text under toggles?
This is hardest part cuz Lidroid is 'different'. First, follow this to succesfully decompile it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31991217&postcount=1
After that, go to: res\layout\power_widget_button.xml
Add this: visibility="gone" to TextView and it should be gone now!
You can also delete the text WiFi, Bluetooth, Silent, etc. in the strings.xml in values folder!
4. How to modify framework?
Just replace .pngs in your drawable-res-hdpi folder!
This will change all system actions, like pop-up look, buttons look, and alot more!
5. How to change background in settings / dialer?
Remember: You CANT change for dialer AND settings it can only be done for both. Go to framework-res.apk > res > drawable-nodpi > tw_dialog_bg [kind of this]
And replace with SAME format and same name! now you hav this bg in file manager, settings, an much more!
6. How to change grid size of touchwiz launcher?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990801
This thread tells you which size: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990801
And this is also usefull: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28561607&postcount=1690
7. Change icon of system apps [dont work with market ones]
Go to the apk and look for the icon, just extract the folders and you'll see it. Replace it with an icon-pack from this thread: clik
So no need to decompile and after this just push back to sysem/app dont forget to set perm.
8. Custom bootanimation on stock based kernels [speedmod]?
So, we love the stability and battery of speedmod kernel. But also get rid of the boring samsung boot. The steps:
Your bootanimation MUST HAVE FINITE REPEAT VALUES, otherwise you will be stucked in a beautiful boot loop.
*What is this?
Open your zip and see the txt file. The number after all "p" must be HIGHER than 0. It means how many times this part will repeat, and 0 is infinite
1- Pick your desired bootanimation.zip and make two clones. Rename them to ODEAnim.zip and sanim.zip
3- Move the three zip files to /system/media
4- Go to /system/bin. Backup and delete the file samsungani. Rename the file bootanimation (this file you find in this folder; it ISNT your zip file) to samsungani.
5- Reboot
Error guides
* By theming you ll always run into problems. Like bootloops. Mostly its with framework-res.apk. If you get bootloop try this: click And if your system suddendly reboots after replacing framework-res its normal, just wait and reboot one more time. You can also try wipe cache and dalvik! But it isnt normal when u got statusbar fc then you have recompile errors or did sth wrong.
* When you try to push files back after theming and your file manager says: cannot paste. That means you havent enough space in your /system partition. Deleting useless [system] apps and 'tts' folder can free up alot! U can also buy micro SD and with TB move apps2sd
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Thanks
WALLPAPERS!!! IF U WANNA KNOW WHERE I GOT MY AWESOME WALLS HEAD OVER TO THIS AWESOME THREAD CREDITS FOR ROSARIA! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942169&page=13
NEW!!!
I made blue clock for lockscreen!!
Download pngs here: http://www.mediafire.com/?c3segwhvay411v9
Replace in framework/res/drawablehdpi
AW: [THEME][MOD][4.2.1 XWLSD] Blue Steel
Nice Theme, good Work
Can you tell me where you have changed the text?
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4318/20130226223431.png
Regards Marcel
marcel2909 said:
Nice Theme, good Work
Can you tell me where you have changed the text?
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4318/20130226223431.png
Regards Marcel
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WHERE ARE THE DOWNLOADS AND SCREENSHOTS???? I CANT SEE THEM HERE ON THIS THREAD
bold and red just to get attention..dont get offended... just gimme the theme if its beautiful
marcel2909 said:
Nice Theme, good Work
Can you tell me where you have changed the text?
Regards Marcel
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162055
After that, move folder meta-inf and manifest from ORIGINAL to your new.apk. Otherwise you get weird errors and bootloop. Happy theming!
Update: New screenshots coming!!
Update v3!!!
Hey people..I updated almost EVERYthing and like to share it with you, go to post 1! You can also ask me things if you wanna know how2doit! Hope u like it ^^
EDIT: I CHANGED THE PURPOSE OF THIS THREAD, I WILL PROVIDE TUTORIALS FOR THEMING FOR JUST ANYTHING AND IT GETS UPDATED ONCE IN A WHILE
Re: [THEME][4.1.2] Cyanginger all-in-one mod[8-3-13]
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Device : GT I9100
Rom : WanamLite V14.3
Hey, I dont know if it also works on wanam, [i have omegarom] but you can always try it.. Make nandroid FIRST
This is my systemui, with custom statusbar, wallpaper and MUCH more! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38912032&postcount=96
In attachment
If it doesnt work u can always ask me what you want I couldnt teach or do it for you. In my free time!
Rene_ajax said:
5. How to change background in settings / dialer?[/B]
Remember: You CANT change for dialer AND settings it can only be done for both.
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Not entirely true, depends on the theme being used as the base.
nice to see that my teaching was not in vain
keep learning.
jackq said:
nice to see that my teaching was not in vain
keep learning.
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yu mate. Then nobody have to ask again and again and also to give you credits thanks alot again!
I wil add more but dont have time right now
might try it out
Hi all, I'm newbie, and I want to share you guys the guide to make our status bar look like the Galaxy S4 (Specialy it has s4 white icon) .
-First you need to download the attachment, then extracted it
-Now you have to decompile ( or change extension to .zip and extracted it i guess) the systemUI.apk
-Next, find the drawable-hdpi folder in your systemUI.apk and replace it which the one you extracted in the attachment
-Recompile ( or compress by zip and change to .apk )
-Copy systemUI.apk mod to system/app ( remember to BACKUP your original apk)
-Use Xposed Tweakbox to make status bar full transparent and the clock to white, reboot and enjoyed
And sorry for my bad english :silly:
flash
longrio2 said:
Hi all, I'm newbie, and I want to share you guys the guide to make our status bar look like the Galaxy S4 (Specialy it has s4 white icon) .
-First you need to download the attachment, then extracted it
-Now you have to decompile ( or change extension to .zip and extracted it i guess) the systemUI.apk
-Next, find the drawable-hdpi folder in your systemUI.apk and replace it which the one you extracted in the attachment
-Recompile ( or compress by zip and change to .apk )
-Copy systemUI.apk mod to system/app ( remember to BACKUP your original apk)
-Use Xposed Tweakbox to make status bar full transparent and the clock to white, reboot and enjoyed
And sorry for my bad english :silly:
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Does anyone have a flashable version of this for s3 mini ?
I'm newbie, so i didnt know how to make a flashable zip
Sent from my GT-I8190N using xda premium
Great job, guy
I'm a newbie too
can you please provide a step by step procedure on how to do that, coz I try that last night and give me a result of "unfortunately systemUI.apk has stopped". I'm a newbie in modification
sorry for my bad English
xymeth said:
can you please provide a step by step procedure on how to do that, coz I try that last night and give me a result of "unfortunately systemUI.apk has stopped". I'm a newbie in modification
sorry for my bad English
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may be you have to sign the systemUI.apk before putting it back to your phone?
Maybe someone can help you make flashable zip. Easier to add mod ans people dont need to play with system files manually..
Sent from my GT-I8190 using xda app-developers app
how?
vndnguyen said:
may be you have to sign the systemUI.apk before putting it back to your phone?
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how can I sign systemUI.apk? btw thanks for your response.
xymeth said:
how can I sign systemUI.apk? btw thanks for your response.
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Don't sign SystemUI.apk - it's a System File.
Did you clear cach and Dalvik cache after replacing the File ?
please
mkruseonline said:
Don't sign SystemUI.apk - it's a System File.
Did you clear cach and Dalvik cache after replacing the File ?
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no. is clearing cache/dalvik cache reset my files and installed app in my internal/sdcard? all I do last night is 1copy systemUI.apk from system/app folder.
2rename it to zip them extract
3extract the attached file from 1st post
4copy and replace
5then unzip and rename to apk
6move to tmp folder 1st to change permission
and last move/replace the said file to system/app folder
result = "unfortunately systemUI.apk has stopped"
please help me, I'm a noob in modification like this.
sorry for my bad English
Ah, now I got it.
You can not extract apk Files and change Files.
You have to decompile. -> Try to follow here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203166
Only copy & past is not possible in this case
thanks
thanks mkruseonline, this link is what I need, already hit the thanks button for you
you make a folder, put everything in that folder and compress it ? What extensions you choose ( rar or zip) ?
longrio2 said:
you make a folder, put everything in that folder and compress it ? What extensions you choose ( rar or zip) ?
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The reply up there I ask you becos' it's wrong, You can do this: Multi Select all the file > compress by zip > change to .apk. That done You need to decompile/recompile when customize the code, but now no need
Never unpack apks! This way you will lose signature.
Just take your apk,open it with WinRAR/7zip without changing the extension,go to res/drawable-hdpi and drag the files there. Then push your SystemUI again to your phone and it should work
If in the drawable-hdpi package there are also .9 pngs decompiling the apk may be necessary
If no one manages to get it working I will make a flashable zip
I think decompile is also necessary if xml Files are changed
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.9.png Files are inside.
dariolob said:
If no one manages to get it working I will make a flashable zip
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hope you can do it... better easy way :good:
thanks
mission accomplished for me
i was looking for this mod and i followed instructions on first post, but it doesn't work, because the new compiled systemUI.apk is not recognized by the phone (you can notice it when you see a different icon instead the red one).
The key is DO NOT ESTRACT any file, but only open systemUI.apk with 7zip, go to drawable-hdpi folder and drag files into it, images will be overwritten (i used only 2 files for this test, notification header and panel), then you can close 7zip.
Dariolob suggest is correct, do not extract files from systemUI.
For xposed tweak i followed instructions from youtube, search for "Make Galaxy Note look like the Galaxy S4"
sorry i cant post outside links
here is my mod:
Question
longrio2 said:
Hi all, I'm newbie, and I want to share you guys the guide to make our status bar look like the Galaxy S4 (Specialy it has s4 white icon) .
-First you need to download the attachment, then extracted it
-Now you have to decompile ( or change extension to .zip and extracted it i guess) the systemUI.apk
-Next, find the drawable-hdpi folder in your systemUI.apk and replace it which the one you extracted in the attachment
-Recompile ( or compress by zip and change to .apk )
-Copy systemUI.apk mod to system/app ( remember to BACKUP your original apk)
-Use Xposed Tweakbox to make status bar full transparent and the clock to white, reboot and enjoyed
And sorry for my bad english :silly:
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Hello, I have a few questions.
Need Root for it?
And it interfere with software update?
Thank you very much !
This is a quick dev guide to enable navigation bar for S4.
Decompile SystemUI.apk go to res/values/drawables and add:
Code:
[COLOR=#8b008b]<item [COLOR=#ff0000]type[/COLOR][COLOR=#0000ff]="drawable"[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]name[/COLOR][COLOR=#0000ff]="tw_navigationbar_bg"[/COLOR]>[/COLOR]#ff000000[COLOR=#8b008b]</item>[/COLOR]
Now download attached files and copy files to corresponding folders in SystemUI.apk if folder does not exist(drawables-xhdpi) create it.
Compile SystemUI.apk and push to device (nothing will happen yet) Just to check device boots fine.
Now use any buil.prop editor and add line:
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
You can also enable it now through framework-res method.
Reboot and your done.
Please hit thanks and give credits.
Hi OP,
This looks just what I've been waiting for - if only there was a way to disable the stock menu and back buttons; my only gripe with the S4 is that I'm always touching one of theses buttons accidentally
JibbaJoy said:
Hi OP,
This looks just what I've been waiting for - if only there was a way to disable the stock menu and back buttons; my only gripe with the S4 is that I'm always touching one of theses buttons accidentally
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This can easily be done when I find time I will add how to.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
works perfect but no text under buttons below could you add them
I can´t find the /values/drawables after extracted the SystemUI.apk ? And where to add the following code please.
<item type="drawable" name="tw_navigationbar_bg">#ff000000</item>
missing /values/drawables
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41923164/Untitled.png
janjan said:
I can´t find the /values/drawables after extracted the SystemUI.apk ? And where to add the following code please.
<item type="drawable" name="tw_navigationbar_bg">#ff000000</item>
missing /values/drawables
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41923164/Untitled.png
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you have to put <item type="drawable" name="tw_navigationbar_bg">#ff000000</item> inside drawables.xml, you can find it under decompiled SystemUI.apk /res/values
edit: copy the files to SystemUI.apk/res and add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 with root explorer (text editor mode) in build.prop
bruzski said:
you have to put <item type="drawable" name="tw_navigationbar_bg">#ff000000</item> inside drawables.xml, you can find it under decompiled SystemUI.apk /res/values
edit: copy the files to SystemUI.apk/res and add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 with root explorer (text editor mode) in build.prop
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But after decompiled SystemUI.apk. /res/values is missing. Se the picture which i post above. thanks
janjan said:
But after decompiled SystemUI.apk. /res/values is missing. Se the picture which i post above. thanks
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decompiled SystemUI.apk doesn't seem complete !! do you get errors while decompiling ? what version of apktool do you use?
I am using APK-Multi-Tool-Stable-RELEASE which is the latest version. no error during decompiling.. Which version do you use? Iam going to decompile it once again.
Edit.. still missing https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/41923164/missing.png
i use ApkManager V6.1, works great!
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it seems this method is not working for me. i followed the instructions on the OP
include framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk with "apktool if"
decomplie systemui.apk
modify res/values/drawables.xml to include <item type="drawable" name="tw_navigationbar_bg">#ff000000</item>
copy and replace files from the Navigation.zip into the res folder
recompile systemui.apk
i get a lot of @Styles errors and no default warnings when i try to compile
I tried using both latest version of apktool v152 and aapt from feb 2013 method and apkmanager v6.1 method and the results are the same
after i cleared the @style warnings with the "+" solution I am able to compile systemui.apk but when I copy it onto my device I lost the status bar and I still cant enable the navigation bar.
anyone else getting the same results?
TIA
Decompile errors
I'm trying to decompile SystemUI.apk (copied it from my phone "system\app" to "\place-apk-here-for-modding" folder) using ApkManager V6.1.
I'm getting an error message. Can somebody help please ? Log is attached.
Thanks!
Ok. I was able to decompile SystemUI.apk using ApkManager V6.1. The problem was in missing framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk in "apktool" folder.
Now I'm getting errors on apk compilation. Please take a look at the attached log file. What am I missing now ?
Thank you!
hocgwai said:
it seems this method is not working for me. i followed the instructions on the OP
include framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk with "apktool if"
decomplie systemui.apk
modify res/values/drawables.xml to include <item type="drawable" name="tw_navigationbar_bg">#ff000000</item>
copy and replace files from the Navigation.zip into the res folder
recompile systemui.apk
i get a lot of @Styles errors and no default warnings when i try to compile
I tried using both latest version of apktool v152 and aapt from feb 2013 method and apkmanager v6.1 method and the results are the same
after i cleared the @style warnings with the "+" solution I am able to compile systemui.apk but when I copy it onto my device I lost the status bar and I still cant enable the navigation bar.
anyone else getting the same results?
TIA
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I just noticed that I have exactly the same problem as you are. Were you able to get it working ?
Its is more difficult decompiling and recompiling S4 SystemUI and I don't have time to write a tut now so 2 options
Use this you can turn nav bar on off with settings app or
Use this SystemUI.apk I have done the work for you it will recompile as normal and the only mod is %battery apart from that it is stock.
gharrington said:
Its is more difficult decompiling and recompiling S4 SystemUI and I don't have time to write a tut now so 2 options
Use this you can turn nav bar on off with settings app or
Use this SystemUI.apk I have done the work for you it will recompile as normal and the only mod is %battery apart from that it is stock.
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Thank you !
One question before I proceed with your advice. I have Canadian SGH-I337M version with rooted stock I337MUMUAMDJ rom.
Can I use your SystemUI.apk (%battery mode) with my ROM ?
fmark said:
Thank you !
One question before I proceed with your advice. I have Canadian SGH-I337M version with rooted stock I337MUMUAMDJ rom.
Can I use your SystemUI.apk (%battery mode) with my ROM ?
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People have reported this working but just make a backup first nothing ventured nothing gained
All I do is have 2 zips on my sdcard the original and the modded one if the mod fails simply boot into recovery and reflash original it takes 1 min to be up and running again
fmark said:
Ok. I was able to decompile SystemUI.apk using ApkManager V6.1. The problem was in missing framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk in "apktool" folder.
Now I'm getting errors on apk compilation. Please take a look at the attached log file. What am I missing now ?
Thank you!
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If you get an error in decompiling the apk, remove the "system_bar_settings_view.xml" and "system_bar_notification_panel_title.xml" from the layout folder
(SystemUI.apk\res\layout\). Don't forget to put the files back after compiling the modded statusbar.
:fingers-crossed:
bruzski said:
If you get an error in decompiling the apk, remove the "system_bar_settings_view.xml" and "system_bar_notification_panel_title.xml" from the layout folder
(SystemUI.apk\res\layout\). Don't forget to put the files back after compiling the modded statusbar.
:fingers-crossed:
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Decompiling is fine - no errors. I'm getting errors when compiling.
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gharrington said:
People have reported this working but just make a backup first nothing ventured nothing gained
All I do is have 2 zips on my sdcard the original and the modded one if the mod fails simply boot into recovery and reflash original it takes 1 min to be up and running again
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No, unfortunately your systemui.apk is not compatible with my Rom.
I need to solve compilation errors. Any advice on that?
Thank you!
Some people aren't sure how to create a flash-able zip. So here is a template zip file.
If you want to edit the updater-script (what shows up in recovery when you choose the .zip to flash. It it's in META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script, edit with notepad++, and edit in between the parentheses ui_print("Put Your Text Here");
add your .apk/.jar files to the appropriate directory within the zip.
for example, SystemUI.apk would go into system/priv-app
android.policy.jar would go into system/framework
and so-on
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Nice bro! Thanks
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Nice bro! Thanks
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tnx
If this file has helped you please hit the thanks button.