[Q] Changing the startup logos and softkeys (on Cyanogen 10.1.2) - Sony Xperia ZL

Hi all
I've just flashed CM10.1.2 without issue, and I have to say that I'm MUCH happier with this than on stock. The interface is just so much smarter and the options are far improved from stock too.
However, I'd like to change the Free Xperia logo and Cyanogen Mod logos back to the stock Sony ones, if possible. Can I do that?
Also, can I change the softkeys (back, home and app switcher) back to the Xperia buttons instead as well. Can I do that too? The stock Google ones are too big and ugly for my liking.
Thanks as always,
schnide

schnidex said:
Hi all
I've just flashed CM10.1.2 without issue, and I have to say that I'm MUCH happier with this than on stock. The interface is just so much smarter and the options are far improved from stock too.
However, I'd like to change the Free Xperia logo and Cyanogen Mod logos back to the stock Sony ones, if possible. Can I do that?
Also, can I change the softkeys (back, home and app switcher) back to the Xperia buttons instead as well. Can I do that too? The stock Google ones are too big and ugly for my liking.
Thanks as always,
schnide
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No-one knows..?

schnidex said:
No-one knows..?
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To change the boot splash screen requires the boot image to be unpacked and modified which, although not difficult. requires the ability and know-how to do it. There are many guides to this and Doomlord has published something along these lines for previous 2011 Xperias amongst others.
The CM boot animation is in /system/media. I guess that if you have to ask this, you have little idea of how to modify or change this yourself and are therefore at the mercy of a prebuilt boot animation from the many sources on XDA.

LenAsh said:
To change the boot splash screen requires the boot image to be unpacked and modified which, although not difficult. requires the ability and know-how to do it. There are many guides to this and Doomlord has published something along these lines for previous 2011 Xperias amongst others.
The CM boot animation is in /system/media. I guess that if you have to ask this, you have little idea of how to modify or change this yourself and are therefore at the mercy of a prebuilt boot animation from the many sources on XDA.
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Yes, you're right. I was hoping there'd be a good guide somewhere, as well as the location of the stock bootup animation (and splash screen) for the ZL.

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[Theme][2.3.3][28/Apr/11][JVB] AOSP-gingerbread

JVH, JVO and JVP themes can be found in this thread!
I was using ock's gingerbread theme for JVK and really liked versions 1-2. I'm not really interested in "all in one" themes and prefer things to be a bit more modular.
This is a "from scratch" theme, decompiled with apkmanager with graphics from AOSP source.
Also likely to only work with deodexed roms I would assume.
What this does:
* Changes the images in framework-res and SystemUI, these include the window frame shape, status bars and various other graphics.
* Changes a few text colours to properly match the new graphics.
* For the moment, has AOSP stock battery mod. (not percentages).
What this will never do:
* Change your lockscreen.
* Add more lockscreens.
* Have the extended power menu. (iirc these are "unsafe" reboots anyway)
* Include the overscroll glow.
* Include the CRT off animation.
If you're after these features I recommend popping over to ock's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010324
But, but, but, I really like the overglow effect!
dhiru1602's stand alone mod should work with these mods: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027935&highlight=overscroll+glow
TODO:
- Media scanner's entry in the notification dropdown is coloured wrong. (part of TW?)
- Recolour the data connection icon on the power menu.
- Odd browser combo box size error.
- Adjust xml based colours to match AOSP.
Screenshots
Always useful to have a backup when trying new themes, so there's an "uninstall" which will replace the files back to stock.
CWM3 Compatible Installs:
Main theme:
* Install theme - aosp-jvb-vX.Xs.zip
* Samsung stock JVB theme - stock-jvbs.zip
Lockscreen:
* Install AOSP lock - aosp-lock-jvb-s.zip
* Install Samsung lock - glass-lock-jvb-s.zip
MediaProvider: (SDCard scanner)
* Install aosp themed mediaprovider - aospthemed-mediaprovider-jvb-X.X-s.zip
* Install Samsung stock mediaprovider - stock-mediaprovider-jvbs.zip
Changelog:
aosp-jvb=v1.67: 28/04/11
- Properly fixed the browser combobox error instead of just a workaround. No real need to upgrade though.
aosp-jvb-v1.5: 26/04/11
- Fixed most/all the colours to match aosp in styles.xml.
- Fixed the animation on the progress spinners to be 12 frames instead of 8.
aosp-jvb-v1.4c: 22/04/11
- Fixed the notification bar item background bug which was caused by fixing the combo box bug.
aosp-jvb-v1.4: 22/04/11
- Fixed the browser combo box bug.
aospthemed-mediaprovider-jvb-1.1:
- Bugfix.
aosp-jvb-v1.2:
- Edited tw data connection icon to match the aosp theme.
- Optimised the PNGs.
aosp-jvb-v1.1:
- Changed progressbar colour to match aosp. (orange).
aosp-jvb-v1:
- Initial release.
any screenshoot?
i can't see it anywhere
with screenies would be nice
sweet! keep it up! I like that u have only done "minor" changes trying now!
Hi,
will this have a standard gingerbread look like the nexus s ??
I have updated my galaxy s to 2.3.3 but am having trouble finding a true gingerbread theme whch includes dialler and contacts ???
Any help ? is this theme what i am looking for ?
Fresh One said:
Hi,
will this have a standard gingerbread look like the nexus s ??
I have updated my galaxy s to 2.3.3 but am having trouble finding a true gingerbread theme whch includes dialler and contacts ???
Any help ? is this theme what i am looking for ?
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At present I'm not intending to skin the dialler or contacts. More or less only core system related.
sargorn said:
At present I'm not intending to skin the dialler or contacts. More or less only core system related.
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Thanks for your reply...
Do you know if anyone does the gingerbread dialler / contacts.
Can i just replace them with nexus s ones ?
i actually hate galaxy s dialler
Fresh One said:
Thanks for your reply...
Do you know if anyone does the gingerbread dialler / contacts.
Can i just replace them with nexus s ones ?
i actually hate galaxy s dialler
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It couldn't hurt to give it a shot just replacing them. Just backup your current ones.
Otherwise search this forum for skins of dialler and contacts.
I'm new with android and i want to ask how to install this theme, i'm on 2.3.3 jvk; rooted phone.
thx
Alekxxx said:
I'm new with android and i want to ask how to install this theme, i'm on 2.3.3 jvk; rooted phone.
thx
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Download zip and save to SDCARD.
Reboot to recovery mode or press VOLUME UP+HOME BUTTON+POWER BUTTON
In recovery choose "install zip from sdcard" option
select the zip file that you saved and instal it and reboot
Volla sparkling new theme for your Galaxy.
Alekxxx said:
I'm new with android and i want to ask how to install this theme, i'm on 2.3.3 jvk; rooted phone.
thx
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If you're on JVK you probably shouldn't flash this. I believe they are a little different. (you may see minor graphic bugs, etc). If you pop over to ock's thread I believe v1-v2 were for JVK.
shawn_pro said:
Download zip and save to SDCARD.
Reboot to recovery mode or press VOLUME UP+HOME BUTTON+POWER BUTTON
In recovery choose "install zip from sdcard" option
select the zip file that you saved and instal it and reboot
Volla sparkling new theme for your Galaxy.
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"E:signature verification failed"...any ideas?
in fact, i only want to make the signal and wi-fi bars when avalable green instead of the stock light grey.
@sargorn great job with this AOSP theme.. love it. Right now, I cant use the files you provided because I'm using a modded framework-res.apk which includes chinese. Im trying to get your look though. So far, I made the status bar black, but cant seem to get it right. Is it possible if I give you my framework-res.apk and systemUI.apk, you can mod it for me? Sorry to ask you such a big request...thanks
Alekxxx said:
"E:signature verification failed"...any ideas?
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You're probably using the stock kernel? You need to flash a custom gingerbread kernel and/or custom rom (basically you need CWM recovery) This theme is only for deodexed roms, so if you just flashed stock via kies or otherwise this probably won't work.
For a deodexed stock rom check out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948790
Or you can try a custom rom. Check the Development forum for those.
Alekxxx said:
in fact, i only want to make the signal and wi-fi bars when avalable green instead of the stock light grey.
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If you just want a minor change, can I recommend the UOT Kitchen?
http://uot.dakra.lt/
It's fairly easy to use (again, you need a deodexed rom for this), grab the framework-res.apk from /system/framework/ from your phone and the SystemUI.apk from /system/app/.
Choose whichever bits you want, then upload those two files and it will generate an update you can flash with CWM.
I think everything except the Boot animation should work on the galaxy s.
[email protected] said:
@sargorn great job with this AOSP theme.. love it. Right now, I cant use the files you provided because I'm using a modded framework-res.apk which includes chinese. Im trying to get your look though. So far, I made the status bar black, but cant seem to get it right. Is it possible if I give you my framework-res.apk and systemUI.apk, you can mod it for me? Sorry to ask you such a big request...thanks
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I can give it a shot, but without being able to correctly test it, it might be a bit hit and miss.
It's actually not so difficult to do yourself. There is a very good tutorial in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9978779#post9978779
For the images required I grabbed them from android aosp source, or you could simply decompile my framework-res with apk manager.
Tweaking a few things to match the AOSP xml, few colours, sizes, etc.
Will run it tomorrow on my phone and see if I find any issue then upload it if it's ok.
No problems with it, 1.5 is uploaded. Some new screenshots too!
sargorn, you somehow read mi mind with this them. I'm playing with framework pieces for weeks now trying to find the stock gingerbread look for SGS .
Your theme is looking excellent from all points of view.
Anyway ... please tell me what you did in order to fix the combo box bug in browser .. thanks.

[Q] UOT Kitchen - System.apk/Framework.apk

So, I forgot to backup my system & framework apk's before I uploaded them into the kitchen and made a new theme. *I know, shame on me*.
Is there a default/stock for those or are they created based of individual phone information?
What i'm asking is, do I need to re-install the rom to get those back or can I just pull them from above said stock apk's?
Android: 2.3.5
Rom:Cm7(08012011)
Any help would be greatly apprecaited!!!
Thanks-
Jodsfk421
Jodsfk421 said:
So, I forgot to backup my system & framework apk's before I uploaded them into the kitchen and made a new theme. *I know, shame on me*.
Is there a default/stock for those or are they created based of individual phone information?
What i'm asking is, do I need to re-install the rom to get those back or can I just pull them from above said stock apk's?
Android: 2.3.5
Rom:Cm7(08012011)
Any help would be greatly apprecaited!!!
Thanks-
Jodsfk421
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i'm confused. are you saying you dont like your theme and want to go back to stock or you want you want to update to the next nightly but dont want to do the kitchen every time?
I'm not reaaal familiar with the kitchen stuff, I know more than enough to get myself in trouble (changing radio's, roms, etc) but haven't completely grasped the themes yet.
It SEEMS like a couple of things are not changing even if I create a completely new theme (The battery icon, the lockscreen buttons and something else I forget)
My thinking is, there's a generic theme(s) for the rom and when you create a get a new one, it updates certain aspects of it.
If I create a new theme in kitchen and only change the battery, wouldn't all of the other settings revert to the "default" theme?
On a completely different note-
What's the difference between ADW themes and Themechoose themes?
Jodsfk421 said:
I'm not reaaal familiar with the kitchen stuff, I know more than enough to get myself in trouble (changing radio's, roms, etc) but haven't completely grasped the themes yet.
It SEEMS like a couple of things are not changing even if I create a completely new theme (The battery icon, the lockscreen buttons and something else I forget)
My thinking is, there's a generic theme(s) for the rom and when you create a get a new one, it updates certain aspects of it.
If I create a new theme in kitchen and only change the battery, wouldn't all of the other settings revert to the "default" theme?
On a completely different note-
What's the difference between ADW themes and Themechoose themes?
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Ah. ok. so what ever you change in the kitchen it will change in the apk. it wont touch the rest of the apk. its kinda like an online apktool. it unpackages it changes the png's you want and then packages it up again using the resources from the apk you submitted. ADW themes are for the ADW launcher so it only themes the home screens. but Themechooser themes the whole phone, or as much as the developer of themechooser allowed it to do.
Great! Thanks

Bootanimation Q:

Ive searched the forums for, how to's on boot animation but there are loads of threads regarding already made boot animations and i couldn't find a tutorial.
Hi all helpfull i want to contruibute by making some, hopfully, awsome bootanimations for the sgs2 international version. some quick questions
i have found this tutorial (http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-change-customize-create-android-boot-animation-guide) but i cant seem to find the mentioned bootanimation zip in /system/media
Q0: is this above mentioned guide still up to date and can i use it to learn me hw to make a boot animation for my sgs2.
Q1: wich app can i use to find it? Astro file manager or do i NEED the payed app root explorer.
Q2: i also had cm 7.1 rom on my sgs2 where i found a custumbootanimation zip in a backup folder. when i tried extrating that on my windows based laptop with winzip and also with 7-zip i could not extract it. i got a message saying it wasnt a archive.WHAT am I doing wrong?
Q3: if i finnally get a working boot animation will it work on other devices such as samsung nexus or even more important will it work on future ics ROM?
what i am working on : http://www.4shared.com/folder/R5t_VY7P/_online.html
Q0, it will work
Q1, just get root explorer already
Q2, no idea I have no problems opening the bootanimation files I come across, possibly this particular file is corrupted?
Q3, its all about the screen resolution, if you have a bootanimation it has a specific resolution, the phone you wanna load it on will require that resolution or greater. If greater then it just won't fill the screen.
you need to find a rom which supports a modded bootup animation..
otherwise there will only be a bootanimation.qmg..
you cannot edit that as it is somekind of proprietary video format..
You probably wont be able on stock ROMS.. unless stated in forum
rustyguy said:
Q0, it will work
Q2, no idea I have no problems opening the bootanimation files I come across, possibly this particular file is corrupted?
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it is definatly not corrupted because my cm 7.1 boot animation works perfectly.
so ifeel like maybve i am going to pay for root explorer and then find out i have an different problem to prevent me from making and testing custom boot animations
what i am working on :http://www.4shared.com/folder/R5t_VY7P/_online.html
nutmegy said:
you need to find a rom which supports a modded bootup animation..
otherwise there will only be a bootanimation.qmg..
you cannot edit that as it is somekind of proprietary video format..
Its been done once anyway how i dont know .
Here posted at least once and maybe original on SGS1 forum .
Its Boot animation android astronaut two QMG files .
jje
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any link for bootanimations?
yes there arre loads to be found under android themes and apps. once you are in that forum just "search" that forum for boot animaton also if you go to the tutorial of wich i posted a link in the first post, it has loads off already made boot animations.
keep in mind that it could be ROm and device specific i dont know.
good luck!
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PNG image file size
JJEgan said:
nutmegy said:
you need to find a rom which supports a modded bootup animation..
otherwise there will only be a bootanimation.qmg..
you cannot edit that as it is somekind of proprietary video format..
Its been done once anyway how i dont know .
Here posted at least once and maybe original on SGS1 forum .
Its Boot animation android astronaut two QMG files .
jje
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I managed to make a really nice boot up animation incorporating SSF4 with the the fei long character. ( i know i should ask for permission first at capcom side so i cant upload it as of yet, but the animated version looks sweet.)
Q:thing is my pgn images are to large in file size. I took the custom rom CM 7.1 boot animation as a compare my work. those png have a file size of not even 2KB mine are roughly 80KB. i think i should be able to convert it with IrfranView to make it go from 24-bit to 8-bit , and hopefully lose loads of file size. But i can seem to get it to work. So what is the max size for .PNG images used for startup animations.
Thank you in advance
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Would like a boot animation made

I have posted a link to 2 different boot animations. I'd like them combined the first named boot animation is an outline of Andy that flashes different colors with the word android below and the 2nd is the stock marshmallow b.a. What I would like is to have the stock mm one right above andy and the word marshmallow below the word android but still with the animations. If anyone is willing to do it out would be greatly appreciated and you can take full credit for the animation and of your like a donation I be willing to
Thanks Rob
https://mega.nz/#F!bsAC2JYA!YWJyLk5syb0hsraYt6905w

Question [A12] systemless boot animations possible?

Hi.
I would like to know if there's a way to have custom boot animations on android 12 already.
Are there some to download?
I tried old oos11 zips but they won't "play"
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So, I made a magisk zip which flashes bootanimation.zip to /system/product/media but still it doesn't play.
Maybe bootanimation.zip format is different in oos12
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ok... Hmmm...
Original Bootanimation files are under /my_product/media/bootanimation but I can't write there with solid explorer. Also I assume I can't make a magisk zip that writes there...
Boot animations, fonts, emojis, etc. are part of the theme in A12 and apparently cannot be changed by overwriting files like in previous versions. There is a Theme Store app for OnePlus now that has a few fonts, but there's not much else in it. Hopefully they'll expand it going forward and include boot animations like Xiaomi's theme store does, but of course that method will be limited to what's available in the Theme Store.
As far as I know, no one has found another way yet, but if you find anything that works let us know. I'm beyond bored with the limited/non-existent modding in OOS12 myself.
terlynn4 said:
Boot animations, fonts, emojis, etc. are part of the theme in A12 and apparently cannot be changed by overwriting files like in previous versions. There is a Theme Store app for OnePlus now that has a few fonts, but there's not much else in it. Hopefully they'll expand it going forward and include boot animations like Xiaomi's theme store does, but of course that method will be limited to what's available in the Theme Store.
As far as I know, no one has found another way yet, but if you find anything that works let us know. I'm beyond bored with the limited/non-existent modding in OOS12 myself.
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That's really sad. These fonts in the theme store are just bad. Guess we need a bit more digging and hopefully one finds a way to mod at least fonts and bootanimations.
When it comes to fonts, I made a bit progress, it is possible with a magisk zip to change some fonts.
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Here the original bootanimation.zip from /my_product/media/bootanimation/
anyone has a clue on how to make /my_product/.. writeable ?
@toolhas4degrees is there any way you could help out here? I know you have a thread on here of your bootanimations.
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@toolhas4degrees is there any way you could help out here? I know you have a thread on here of your bootanimations.
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No it's their theme engine. Someone will have to download a theme extract it find what is controlled and located for fonts and boot animations in the theme. Then break it apart and build a new theme to apply this. I'm still on a11.but you could try doing what I just said. Reminds me of crappy Samsung days
DroidShift79 said:
That's really sad. These fonts in the theme store are just bad. Guess we need a bit more digging and hopefully one finds a way to mod at least fonts and bootanimations.
When it comes to fonts, I made a bit progress, it is possible with a magisk zip to change some fonts.
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Here the original bootanimation.zip from /my_product/media/bootanimation/
anyone has a clue on how to make /my_product/.. writeable ?
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I tried but I'm not a magisk or coding dev my attempts failed trying to mount that partition in a magisk zip but in not a magisk zip god. It would probably be easier to download a theme. Extract it and edit it.
What's the point really?
I keep my phone is always on so I don't see them really at all.
Boot animations and such are just for kids anyways.
CXZa said:
What's the point really?
I keep my phone is always on so I don't see them really at all.
Boot animations and such are just for kids anyways.
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It's personal preference in customisation of your phone and how you like it. Has nothing to do with your age. Maybe when I'm 70 I won't want to toy with my tech

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