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Use adb from Android SDK, the tools directory
(http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
1) Pull framework-res.apk from /system/framework/ by command:
> adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk .
2) Make a copy of the original framework-res.apk to framework-res-original.apk in your tools folder (in case you screw things up )
3) Rename framework-res.apk in your tools folder to framework-res.zip
4) Open framework-res.zip
5) Replace the "circular battery" files I have attached to res/drawable-mdpi directory in the zip file
6) Use normal compression when replacing the files
7) Rename the zip file back to apk extension
8) Push framework-res.apk back to /system/framework by commands:
> adb remount
> adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/
> adb shell reboot
Credit to giant_rider, I pulled the files out from his SuperEclair ROM
If anyone wants to create an signed apk for easy update, be my guest
awesome, will definitely use!
Need Help
I have tried this twice & it always reverts back to the standard battery icons. I push the new file with the circular battery files you uploaded. However, when I pull the framework file again to check the icons(after I reboot my phone & see that it hasn't changed) it its back to normal with the standard ones. I can't imagine why Any ideas ? ? ?
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I have tried this twice & it always reverts back to the standard battery icons. I push the new file with the circular battery files you uploaded. However, when I pull the framework file again to check the icons(after I reboot my phone & see that it hasn't changed) it its back to normal with the standard ones. I can't imagine why Any ideas ? ? ?
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Ready for Stericson's Metamorph apk
http://www.ansemreport.com/Kspec/KspecBattery.zip
raspdeep said:
5) Replace the "circular battery" files I have attached to res/drawable-mdpi directory in the zip file
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i am confuse with this step, my original file only has "drawable" & "drawable-land" folders, so do i add a new folder containing your circular battery png called "drawable-mdpi"
my Magic just stay on the splash screen when i do this
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so i restore and try replace the circular battery png to the original battery png in my "drawable" (copy n paste)
my Magic still stay on the splash screen.
pls help
I have tried this twice & it always reverts back to the standard battery icons. I push the new file with the circular battery files you uploaded. Howe
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Ready for Stericson's Metamorph apk
http://www.ansemreport.com/Kspec/KspecBattery.zip
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Thanks. Can it be applyed to any rom?
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Thanks. Can it be applyed to any rom?
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it worked for me on CM4.x.x.x donut and CM5
its actually very simple, just follow step (1) and pull the file, look for your original battery png files and replace it with the circular battery files, both original and circular battery status should have the same png file names
kakyoin said:
it worked for me on CM4.x.x.x donut and CM5
its actually very simple, just follow step (1) and pull the file, look for your original battery png files and replace it with the circular battery files, both original and circular battery status should have the same png file names
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sweet. Im currently running pays 1.6 and i want to try to run an eclair but theyre all ugly as hell and i dont want a fully themed rom, i just want specific icons ect.
ive been looking into this for a while So i have some noob questions if you will.
1: do i need to "re-sign" the apk?
2: can i apply this method to all the icons on a rom.
for example, i like the "dowloading" icon from my current rom but would like it on an the eclair.
same goes for the text icon on the notifications bar, i like the green one but clair normally uses a black one
could i switch them out?
rgawenda said:
Ready for Stericson's Metamorph apk
http://www.ansemreport.com/Kspec/KspecBattery.zip
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i tried this and metamorph wouldnt do it.
issues with cm6
i am consistantly getting an error message when trying to push the file onto the device stating that the device does not have room has this been addressed?
C:\androidSDK\tools>adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
failed to copy 'framework-res.apk' to '/system/framework/framework-res.apk': No
space left on device
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Keep on pushing it? I did that until it finally got transferred ..
Alternatively, you can delete the previous framework apk and push the updated one.
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Tried the original method on Fresh 1.0.1, Pulled file, edited, re-pushed, got stuck at white boot screen, the one that says HTC EVO 4G or something like that.
just get metamorph from market and dr.cloverdale black bar metamorph. replace necessary battery images in black bar zip and no need to sign or push via adb.
This battery is awsome, I'm busy with my own notification bar so I can really use this!
What really is Missing is an step right before remounting the ADB.
Try the Following Steps:
1) Pull framework-res.apk from /system/framework/ by command:
> adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk .
2) Make a copy of the original framework-res.apk to framework-res-original.apk in your tools folder (in case you screw things up )
3) Rename framework-res.apk in your tools folder to framework-res.zip
4) Open framework-res.zip
5) Replace the "circular battery" files I have attached to res/drawable-mdpi directory in the zip file
6) Use normal compression when replacing the files
7) Rename the zip file back to apk extension
8) Restart the phone till you get to the End of the "Boot Loop" and be able to reconnect to phone again with using ADB and Entering Following command:
> adb shell reboot
9) Then push framework-res.apk back to /system/framework by commands:
> adb remount
> adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/
> adb shell reboot
Have Fun...
Amir.
Thanks.
Followed Amir's steps and now I have circular battery .
ROM: CursorSence
Hi guys
made this small app might help, no need to root / install new ROM / Alter framework-res.apk
it gives you circular battery indicator with percentages (up to 1% if your device supports it)
just download and install the app to your device
it works with Desire and Droid X perfectly, not sure about other devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809553
let me know if it worked for you
cheers
Irkan, love the app. Works perfect on my MT3g 32b with CM6, and I really like the temp stats in notification bar too. Nice work
I am on the CM nightlies and trying to replace files in the framework-res.apk and putting it back messes with my phone for some odd reason. Is there anyway someone who knows their stuff make it flashable?
root?
Hello.
Must I have root-rights to do it?
Cause, when I adb Shell it and use the first command from step 1, it says:
adb pull: permission denied.
Thx
Modify Your Fonts
This works with any font, even if you don't have two versions of it (Regular and Bold). Just make a duplicate of the font you want to use and rename the files to DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf. The fonts must be True Type (.ttf)!!!
Basically you need to replace the original DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf fonts from the Samsung's /system/fonts folder. There are two ways for doing this. Both of them need a rooted phone and yes, both of them can mess up your phone:
1. The mobile way (no PC needed)
- Copy the renamed DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf to the SD Card, copy them to the Samsung's /system/fonts folder and replace the original ones, using a file manager like Root Explorer mounted in R/W
2. The noob way
You must have the Android SDK Components installed.
- Go to Settings > Applications > Development and check the USB Debugging box
- Connect your SGS via USB to your computer. Do not mount in Mass Storage Mode!
- Copy a Command Prompt Window (for Windows 7 go to Start > Search > Type CMD and right click - copy it) in the android-sdk-windows\tools folder so you don't have to type all those "cd" commands and open it. Else type cd android-sdk-windows (or whatever the folder is named) and cd tools to get there
- Type adb pull /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf and adb pull /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf. You will see that the original fonts were copied to the \tools folder. Make a backup of them!!!
- Copy the renamed fonts you want to use (I have attached the renamed Confortaa.ttf) and replace the pulled ones in the MS Windows's adb\tools folder (again, make sure you've made a backup of the original fonts)
- Type adb push DroidSans.ttf /system/fonts/ and adb push DroidSans-Bold.ttf /system/fonts/
- Type adb reboot
I have attached the default fonts too, just in case
Later today I will make a video so all these instructions can be clear for everybody. I really don't have enough time for that right now, sry
Thanks sochet84 for the original idea
3. Thanks to SLX69's finding, there are some Flip Fonts that you just need to install and apply them from Settings > Display > Font style. Some of them are attached here.
Modify Your Notification Bar
Follow the tutorial posted here. The credits go to MacaronyMax. Thanks!
I'm currently working on moding other things like icons, menu, keyboard and I'll keep you posted.
how did you change the taskbar ? exactly the transparent like this
Modify Your Dock
Modify Your Dock
- Type adb pull /system/app/TouchWiz30Launcher.apk You will find the TouchWiz30Launcher.apk copied to the \tools folder. Make a backup!!! Maybe you'll need to put it back later.
- Open TouchWiz30Launcher.apk using WinRAR or an equivalent application and browse to the \res\drawable-hdpi folder, within WinRAR. Do not extract it!
- Drag and drop homescreen_menu_mainmenu_bg.png from the attached WhiteDock.zip in the \res\drawable-hdpi folder and close WinRAR
- Go back to the CMD window and type adb push TouchWiz30Launcher.apk /system/app
- Type adb reboot
The result is posted below. You can modify the homescreen_menu_mainmenu_bg.png image in any way you want and please post your results here. Of course, all those repetitive steps can be automated, but for the moment I don't have time to study how to. If you have any ideas, please post them, just don't brick anyone's phones
Edit: I have attached my TouchWiz30Launcher.apk files as well, in the .zip files. Can someone please try to push them to /system/app using adb, to see if they work, even if they're not extracted from their own phone? Note that I'm using an European SGS. Not working.
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Thank you man! This is handy!
How did you get the little moon and time like that? Is it in beautiful widgets?
Yes, it's Beautiful Widgets.
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Great tutorial man! Very handy!
great tutorial! thanks!!!
Really nice, thanks!
Hi, i have a little problem.
I can pull the framework_res.apk onto my computer, but i cant push it back to the sgs, because i get an "permission denied" error.
Last login: Fri Aug 13 17:02:34 on ttys001
lukas-mac:tools lukasborek$ ./adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk
4476 KB/s (7174697 bytes in 1.565s)
lukas-mac:tools lukasborek$ ./adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/
failed to copy 'framework-res.apk' to '/system/framework//framework-res.apk': Permission denied
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Any suggestions?
thx
I have a problem with it...
I get the message:
failed to copy 'TouchWiz30Launcher.apk' to ' /system/app/TouchWiz30Launcher.apk'ermission denied
I run JM5 and on Win7 64bit if that's any help
Google for the Root Explorer app, instal and open it, press "Mount R/W".
Go to the system folder and long-press on it. Select "Permissions" and check all the boxes.
Do the same with the "framework" file.
Tell me if it works.
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Google for the Root Explorer app, instal and open it, press "Mount R/W".
Go to the system folder and long-press on it. Select "Permissions" and check all the boxes.
Do the same with the "framework" file.
Tell me if it works.
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Like a charm. Well I only tested the dock so far but I think I'll have a look to see what else is in that apk before I go to framework
Thx a lot
it works for the font. but how to undo it? i use the 1st method copy and paste. but somehow the font seems too small for me, how to switch back the original's?
If you didn't made a backup to put them back, you'll need to reflash. Or wait a few hours for me to post them here
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i didnt know it was refering to the back up of the original font. blur me. i shall wait for u to post it here. really thanks alot!! actually this font is nice but seems abit small. haha if possible post more variety of fonts for us to choose from. hehe.
kindaichi24 said:
i didnt know it was refering to the back up of the original font. blur me. i shall wait for u to post it here. really thanks alot!! actually this font is nice but seems abit small. haha if possible post more variety of fonts for us to choose from. hehe.
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i manage to found the file. thanks a million. anyway the glass notification bar tutorial i dont understand step 5 and 6. can elaborate on it? sorry for the trouble. i already pull out the framework-res.apk and its in the tools folder. but wad to do afterward???? i cant find \res\drawable-hdpi folder
So, it seems that more people are taking an interest in making custom frameworks. This isn't really a full tutorial, but I thought it would be helpful to just post some tips on how to go about making your own framework-res.apk, save others a bit of time retreading old ground, since the methods are scattered around the site a bit!
Thanks to wdl1908 for prompting me to do this - should really have done this sooner!
Okay, so basic requirements:
Rooted Gen 8 (Uruk or chulri method)
Original Archos framework-res.apk
zip editor
image editing software
.png's to replace the stock ones with
That's about it! I've been using GIMP on Ubuntu for the image editing, and Phatch for batch resizing, but Photoshop will work just as well on Windows.
Edit: Thanks to wdl1908, have found that Gwenview gives much better results when resizing, compared to Phatch or GIMP. Works on both Ubuntu and KDE.
Use your preferred zip editor to unzip the contents of framework-res.apk to your chosen folder. The main folder of interest is "drawable-mdpi".
The Gen 8's use MDPI resolution images (well, A70 and A101 to at any rate. I think someone mentioned the A32 or A43 used HDPI images). Depending on your .png source, you may need to resize the images. I took my images from themes made for the Desire, which is an HDPI device, so I used GIMP/Phatch to resize them.
In terms of resizing, I compared the size of each new png with the original one, and resized. I know p0rkburn just resizes the images to 66%, but I've had problems with some images not coming out the right size that way. The other thing to watch out for is that not all the images need resizing. Also, some of the textfield and tab_select images are different proportions to their phone equivalents, so again watch out for that.
Once you've replaced the images you want to, they need to be put back into the .apk. I used to copy and paste into the framework-res.apk, but that doesn't work for 9patch files. Also, wdl1908's FrameWorkBuilder makes the compile process so ridiculously easy, there is no reason not to use that instead.
To put the new framework-res.apk on the device, I use this method via ADB wireless, which works fine.
Happy theming!
EDIT: 9patch files
These can be a PITA, until you understand how they work. I used the following two sources to finally crack it :
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/draw9patch.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=580351
If you are changing 9patch files, you have to decompile and recompile using the FrameWorkBuilder.
I prefer using the draw9patch tool, as it lets you check that the 9patch works as expected.
Spent enough time bashing my head against a brick wall trying to sort out 9patch files, so if I can spare anyone else that, feel free to post/PM..
I'll leave this post here for my recommendations that will be more complex when you need to modify xml files.
In short the procedure is a follows (this needs to be expanded)
unpack the apk to framework-res-UNPACKED dir
decompile the apk to framework-res-DECOMPILED (with apktools)
copy framework-res-MOD to framework-res-DECOMPILED
compile framework-res-COMPILED (with apktools)
unpack the compiled apk to framework-res-COMPILED (with 7za)
remove all the files that are present in framework-res-MOD from the framework-res-UNPACKED dir
remove the file resources.arsc from framework-res-UNPACKED
copy all files from framework-res-UNPACKED to framework-res-COMPILED
zip all files in framework-res-COMPILED to the new framework-res.apk
remove the resources.arsc from that apk file
readd the resources.arsc file without compression to the new apk file
Done
The reason this is so complex is that their are bugs in apktools and the signature needs to be preserved.
FrameWorkBuilder v0.3
README.txt
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Place the script FrameWorkBuilder.sh in a directory and execute.
The script will download all the needed tools.
Place framework-res.apk in the dir framework-res-STOCK
Place mods in framework-res-MOD follow the usual directory structure.
Example:
framework-res-MOD
framework-res-MOD/res
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-hdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-mdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable
Execute FrameWorkBuilder.sh to apply the mod.
Modded framework-res.apk will be stored in the directory framework-res-MODDED.
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Changelog
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v0.3 Added xml png duplication check to avoid that animations don't work. .9.png support
v0.2 Added mod checks Added compile failure test
v0.1a BUGFIX cp dirs
v0.1 Initial version
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Have fun modding.
wdl1908 said:
I'll leave this post here for my recommendations that will be more complex when you need to modify xml files.
If you don't mind we'll make it a joined tutorial. I have no time now it's time I got some sleep.
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I have no idea about editing XML files, but that was the next thing on my "To learn" list. I would be very happy for you to add your knowledge to this thread.
Also, if anyone has info to add/corrections to make, please feel free.
Good stuff, guys. At the very least we can make this a three man party.
The more the merrier!
Guys, can I ask what device you're both using?
fisha21 said:
Guys, can I ask what device you're both using?
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A101IT with archangel root
A70IT with chulri's root
fisha21 said:
The more the merrier!
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well, if i can do something, i'm here ;-)
wdl1908 said:
A101IT with archangel root
A70IT with chulri's root
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Cool, thanks. Also, can I ask how you're viewing the XML files? Every program I've tried won't open them - keep getting error messages about invalid character content.
woti23 said:
well, if i can do something, i'm here ;-)
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Welcome...
fisha21 said:
Cool, thanks. Also, can I ask how you're viewing the XML files? Every program I've tried won't open them - keep getting error messages about invalid character content.
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You have to decompile the framework-res.apk with the apktools then all is revealed.
I have an A43it, and I find it to use a mixture of the hdpi and mdpi drawables, it is quite odd how they have it. I am drawing this conclusion because I only changed the hdpi drawables, and some things (status bar pull down for one) stayed original. I am going to work some more on it later today and will update here. My method for pushing to the device uses adb like such:
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /sdcard/framework-res.apk
adb shell
su
stop
cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk (only needs to be done the first time, as the permissions will adopt those when replacing in the future)
start
This causes the device to do a little soft-reboot (does not perform a proper full shutdown/reboot) that is pretty quick, and avoids any f/c situations you may encounter replacing the file while the system is live.
Edit 2 - ok, I just plain old missed the drawables earlier, they are all in hdpi for the A43. Posting screenshots of what I have put together shortly.
daveid said:
My method for pushing to the device uses adb like such:
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /sdcard/framework-res.apk
adb shell
su
stop
cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk (only needs to be done the first time, as the permissions will adopt those when replacing in the future)
start
This causes the device to do a little soft-reboot (does not perform a proper full shutdown/reboot) that is pretty quick, and avoids any f/c situations you may encounter replacing the file while the system is live.
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Great I was looking for that.
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[*]compile framework-res-COMPILED (with apktools)
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Getting stuck on the above step. Have got a folder called framework-res-DECOMPILED. When I try to compile it, the first message I get is:
Code:
w:Could not find sources.
It then runs through the process throwing up multiple error messages, and at the end I am left with an empty Build folder. Any ideas? I read on the Apktool thread that you need to add a classes.dex file to apk that don't already have one?
Thought I'd try your method as my primitive version keeps resulting in faulty apk's the last day or two!
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Getting stuck on the above step. Have got a folder called framework-res-DECOMPILED. When I try to compile it, the first message I get is:
Code:
w:Could not find sources.
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No problem there thats only a warning.
fisha21 said:
It then runs through the process throwing up multiple error messages, and at the end I am left with an empty Build folder.
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What error messages?
fisha21 said:
Any ideas? I read on the Apktool thread that you need to add a classes.dex file to apk that don't already have one?
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What version of apktools do you have?
never needed any classes.dex in framework-res.apk
fisha21 said:
Thought I'd try your method as my primitive version keeps resulting in faulty apk's the last day or two!
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I'll try to cleanup my script and post it soon.
I just found out we can have custom boot animations on our gen 8 devices.
search for some bootanimation.zip on the web or go to UOT Kitchen and download one from the kitchen. place it in the directory /data/customization/ and reboot. This works even for the stock firmwares with archangel root.
Enjoy
I've added the first version of my FramWorkBuilder script in the second post.
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I've added the first version of my FramWorkBuilder script in the second post.
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Thanks for the hard work!
Gave it a run through but get the following error messages:
Code:
Applying MOD...cp: cannot stat `/home/sarju/FWB/framework-res-MOD/*': No such file or directory
and
Code:
Copy files from UNPACKED to COMPILED that are not modified...cp: cannot stat `/home/sarju/FWB/WorkSpace/framework-res-UNPACKED/*': No such file or directory
The script is located in the "FWB" folder.
fisha21 said:
Code:
Copy files from UNPACKED to COMPILED that are not modified...cp: cannot stat `/home/sarju/FWB/WorkSpace/framework-res-UNPACKED/*': No such file or directory
The script is located in the "FWB" folder.
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yeah download the 0.1a version and try again.
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yeah download the 0.1a version and try again.
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Ok, think I'm just being stoopid here. Ran the v0.1a, no error messages BUT
If I use the folder structure "framework-res-MOD>drawable-mdpi", the resulting apk just has the original contents of drawable-mdpi. If I use "framework-res-MOD>res>drawable-mdpi", the resulting pak has an empty drawable-mdpi folder.
fisha21 said:
Ok, think I'm just being stoopid here. Ran the v0.1a, no error messages BUT
If I use the folder structure "framework-res-MOD>drawable-mdpi", the resulting apk just has the original contents of drawable-mdpi. If I use "framework-res-MOD>res>drawable-mdpi", the resulting pak has an empty drawable-mdpi folder.
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the structure should look like this.
Code:
framework-res-MOD
framework-res-MOD/res
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-hdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-ldpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable-mdpi
framework-res-MOD/res/drawable
but make sure you remove empty dirs.
I suspect it has to do with empty dirs I'll check that....
Nope tthats not it.
can you zip up the files files-to-remove.txt and log.txt in the WorkSpace dir and post them or via pm if thats possible.
HI EVERY BODY, I REALLY NEED HELP IN PATCHING this files to get Arabic support. I am not an expert with patching and code stuffs . Last days i was trying to root my nook. First i rooted with Slasicha but i was not able to run android market,
then restored and rooted again with minimal touch. i was afraid of it because it involves installing cwm which i don't know any thing about it, but with following steps and instructions, It worked . also Google apps and market
files that i need to try patching it
framework.jar
libwebcore.so
framework.jar takes care of shaping texts in android on all texts except Gmail and the browser, while libwebcore.so takes care of shaping texts in the default Browser and Gmail app.
This patcher will attempt to get you Arabic support in both of these files.
This should work with all Android phones sporting Android
these steps taken from here :
http://blog.devasque.com/?page_id=11
by madmack member
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1436971
Requirements:
Your device needs to be rooted.
Your Android version is 2.1 or newer
Your ROM needs to be deodexed. To find out if your installed ROM is deodexed, navigate to /system/framework on your phone. If you see a file called framework.odex then this patch will NOT work for you.
Your rom is not based on MIUI.
Steps to apply the patch:
Download the patch below and extract it to a folder on your computer.
Pull /system/framework/framework.jar from your phone and place it in the subfolder input that you extracted in step 1
If you’re not using a CyanogenMod ROM, then you’ll also need to pull /system/lib/libandroid_runtime.so from your phone and place it in subfolder input that you extracted in step 1
If you’re interested in getting arabic shaping in the Browser, pull file /system/lib/libwebcore.so from your phone and place it in subfolder input as well.
Double click on commands.exe. Do not close the black cmd screens that will pop up. Once the patch is done, you should get a patched framework.jar in the subfolder output
Version 0.800 provides a recovery flashable file in folder output. Place that on your sdcard, reboot into recovery and flash it. If the flashing through recovery didn’t work for some reason, you’ll need to do the following manually:
Put file output/framework.jar in your phone at /system/framework/
Put file output/libandroid_runtime.so in your phone at /system/lib/ (if this file exists, it shouldn’t if you’re arabizing CM6).
Put file output/libicuuc-arabic.so in your phone at /system/lib/ This is extremely important, failing to place this file will result in a boot loop of your deivce
If file exists: Place file output/libwebcore.so in your phone at /system/lib/
If file exists: Place file output/lib__bcore.so in your phone at /system/lib/
I’ve also included the Aljazeera fonts in fonts. You can place these in /system/fonts and reboot
Sometimes permissions and xml data doesn’t get updated correctly resulting in corrupted data entries. If you receive a bunch of Force Closes after a reboot, you’ll need to Factory Reset.
member: dark hawk, on this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22521341&postcount=17
said ,
dark_hawk said:
As for how to add Arabic, I'll add a guide soon, it involves patching the Framework.jar only, as I found that patching the lib files causes crashes in the anything related to the stock browser , like gmail and such. But all in all, You'll have Arabic in everything else.
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but he did not answer, i hope he is ok
can someone help me with that a screenshot with these website :
www.ce4arab.com
www.bbc.co.uk/arabic/
, it would be a great help
Guide – Change Navbar D.P.I. in Android Jelly Bean (4.1.1)
•Thanks to Vomer for helping me learn this and answering my questions when I had them… Also for persuading me to write this guide for others users to hopefully use to learn a small bit of Android modding, which will hopefully create more publically used mods for the benefit and growth of the community. Let’s get it…
First thing is first… This guide is created with the Galaxy Nexus in mind. Even though other phone brands (Samsung, H.T.C., LG, Sony, etc.) are now upgrading their handsets to Android Jelly Bean, this guide is created with my experience with the pure Google experience in mind and pure Google O.S. *If you are using a rom with Samsung Touch Wiz, H.T.C. Sense or anything else produced/provided by another company, this isn’t for you, although it may answer some questions and get you started in the right direction…
THE TOOLS:
I’m using an ApkTool package, which were obtained from a thread created by monstaX < Credit to him!
First off, go to this webpage http://www.mediafire.com/?acrgcd0w850q0gj and download the file. File name should be “apktoolsJB.zip”. Once you have the tools downloaded, unzip them to your desktop.
Inside the unzipped file, you will locate the following files; aapt.exe; apktool.bat; apktool149.jar; apktool142.jar; apktool144.jar and baksmali.jar.
After confirming that the above listed files are present, rename “apktool149.jar” to “apktool.jar”.
That’s it for the tools, leave the file on your desktop, as this will ultimately be your workspace along with a command prompt.
I would also download 7-Zip and Notepad++ from the internet. You can Google those two programs and download them if you don’t already have them….
GETTING WINDOWS READY:
The next thing we need to do is remove the “Environmental Values”. If you have attempted to edit/mod any apks in the past, you probably set up “Environmental Values” in “Path” under “System Variables”. If you have done this, simply navigate back to “System Variables>Path” and delete the added non-sense that you added before. An example would be something like “Android\SDK\platform-tools\;” Make sure that after you’re done deleting, you leave a “;” at the end of the “Path Variable” line of text.
Now for the fun part:
DECOMPILE/COMPILE
Once you have done the above steps, you’re now ready to have some fun.
First off, you need to download a copy of the .zip file of the ROM you’re using onto your computer OR transfer a copy of the framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk to your computer from your G-Nex. Once you have located these files, you need to place both files into the JBapktool folder that we unzipped onto the desktop earlier.
Once you have placed both files into the JBapktool folder, open the folder and shift+right-click somewhere inside the folder (NOT ON A FILE). Once you have done that and a menu has popped up, select “Open Command Window Here”.
Once the command window has opened; you need to install the framework-res.apk… Now there is a bunch of technical jargon for this but simply and easily type the following command;
java –jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
You will see a line that reads “ Framework installed to: C:\Users\yournamehere\apktool\framework\1.apk”
After the above line appears, you will now decompile the framework-res.apk file. To do this, type the following command;
java –jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk
You will now see something like:
I: Loading resource table…
I: Loaded
I: Decoding file-resources…
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs…
I: Done
I: Copying assets and libs…
*DON’T CLOSE THE COMMAND PROMPT*
After you see that, you should notice that a new file has been added to the JBapktool folder, which should be named “framework-res”. Inside that folder, you will observe the following folders/files; assets; build; dist; res; AndroidManifest.xml; apktool.yml. The file that we are worried about is the “res” file. Open the “res” folder and then navigate to the “values” folder and look for a file named “dimens.xml”. The “dimens.xml” is where the magic happens. Right click on this file and open as “Edit with Notepad++”.
Once Notepad++ is open with the “dimens.xml” file open, you want to focus on three strings in the file. The strings are: 36.0dip
36.0dip
32.0dip
*For a 32 DPI nav bar, I personally use 32 for the height and 28 for the width.*
Now here, the parts of the string that we want to change are highlighted in yellow and represent the “DPI” of the nav bar. The above lines are from a “dimens.xml” file that I changed to make a “36 DPI” nav bar. Once you have made the changes to the above dimensions, just click file and save in Notepad++ and close the program.
Now to compile the “framework-res” folder back into an .apk.
Simply go back to the command prompt that we opened earlier (you shouldn’t have closed it, but if you did follow steps above to open a new one, reinstall the framework-res.apk (STEPS ABOVE) and then continue).
Type the following command;
Java –jar apktool.jar b framework-res
You will see the following (hopefully);
W:Could not find sources
I:Checking wheter resources has changed…
I:Building resources…
I:Building apk file…
After this, you should revert back to the “JBapktool” folder and navigate to “framework-res” folder>”build”>”apk”… Look for the “resources.arsc” file. THAT’S THE MONEY SHOT…
Using 7-zip, you want to open the “framework-res.apk” file that we originally began with (I would make a copy of it and put it on my desktop). Right-click on the “framework-res.apk” file, click 7-Zip and then open archive. A new window will open, showing the visible files inside the framework-res.apk. Look for the file “resources.arsc”. Delete it, locate the “resources.arsc” from the framework-res folder (framework-res>build>apk) in the JBapktool folder. Click and drag it to the unzipped original framework-res.apk file and drop it. WE’RE DONE WITH THE FRAMEWORK-RES.APK FILE.
Now simply place that file in a CWM flashable .zip file and hold tight.
Now we need to decompile the SystemUI.apk that we placed in the JBapktool folder earlier. Follow the above listed instructions to complete this, same as we did with the framework-res.apk.
Once you have the SystemUI.apk file decompiled, look for a folder in JBapktools named “SystemUI”. Inside the “SystemUI” folder, navigate to res>layout>navigation_bar.xml. We now want to open the navigation_bar.xml file with Notepadd++, so that we can delete two lines in it that would cause a larger back button on the nav bar if left intact.
Inside the navigation_bar.xml file look for the following two lines:
"@drawable/ic_sysbar_back" android:scaleType="center"
"@drawable/ic_sysbar_back_land" android:scaleType="center"
Now, we want to delete the following from both lines:
android:scaleType="center"
After deleting that line from both lines, save the file by clicking file>save and close Notepad++. Now back go back to JBapktools and to the already opened command prompt window (it should still be open).
We are now going to compile the SystemUI. To do this type the following command;
java –jar apktool.jar b SystemUI
You will see some text in the command prompt and will ultimately see I:Building APK file…
Once this is complete, navigate back to the JBapktool folder and to the SystemUI file. Once you have the SystemUI folder open, we need to navigate to build>apk and look for the following file; AndroidManifest.xml. Now this is important, we need to replace this file with the AndroidManifest.xml file from the original unzipped SystemUI.apk. So open the original SystemUI.apk with 7-zip, and copy “META-INF” and “AndroidManifest.xml”. Once you have those copied from the original unzipped SystemUI.apk, relocate back to the JBapktool folder>SystemUI>build>apk and paste both of them. If asked to replace, CLICK YES OR REPLACE ON ALL WARNINGS THAT POP UP!!!!
Now we need to back out to the SystemUI folder in JBapktool and click on the folder that is named “dist” (the “dist” folder is where the freshly compiled SystemUI.apk is located once we type in the compile command in the command prompt). Once inside the “dist” folder, you will see a SystemUI.apk file. DELETE IT… We never use the first SystemUI.apk that we compile, because we needed to added the META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml files for signing purposes. Once you have the 1st compiled SystemUI.apk deleted, return to the command prompt and enter the compile command again and compile a 2nd SystemUI.apk.
The 2nd SystemUI.apk will appear in the “dist” folder and is the usable SystemUI.apk.
Now that you have your new SystemUI.apk compiled, place it in the same CWM flashable .zip file, boot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache and VOILA, you have just pimped your nav bar’s DPI.
•Remember when placing the SystemUI.apk file into your CWM .zip file to place it under /system/App. And when placing your framework-res.apk into your CWM .zip file it goes under /system/framework…
The mods and this guide take time for us to put together for your enjoyment/the improvement of the community. If I or anyone else has helped you, please hit the “Thank You” button. Thanks.
Great tutorial
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Thank's man.....................
APatte111: could you upload your 32 height 28 landscape framework-res for v4 rom ?
Great guide.
If you dont want to waste time uploading....its all good anyway mate :good:
bs android said:
APatte111: could you upload your 32 height 28 landscape framework-res for v4 rom ?
Great guide.
If you dont want to waste time uploading....its all good anyway mate :good:
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This is not the mods thread
Great job bud!
Also, remember guys - if you make a MiNCO Mod - share with other's in the MiNCO Plus+ Thread. Chances are someone else would want it too
bs android said:
APatte111: could you upload your 32 height 28 landscape framework-res for v4 rom ?
Great guide.
If you dont want to waste time uploading....its all good anyway mate :good:
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This framework-res.apk is in place in several of the mods in the MiNCO Plus+ mods and enhancements thread that vomer began... Just download one of the mods and extract the framework-res.apk from one of the .zip files... Probably the easiest way to get it...
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This is not the mods thread
Great job bud!
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OK sorry for asking OP if that annoys you
APatte111 said:
This framework-res.apk is in place in several of the mods in the MiNCO Plus+ mods and enhancements thread that vomer began... Just download one of the mods and extract the framework-res.apk from on of the .zip files... Probably the easiest way to get it...
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Nice APatte, I saw it now, downloaded and tried your framework with vomers standard white for minco rom. Got the failure in back button so guess I have to wait till I get home to a computer to fix it. Thanks for the guide anyway, love different and smaller navbars.
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Got the failure in back button so guess I have to wait till I get home to a computer to fix it. Thanks for the guide anyway, love different and smaller navbars.
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Yeah, if by "failure" you mean the larger back key then that is being caused by the un-edited navigation_bar.xml file which is located in SystemUI.apk>res>layout... You need to delete the two lines mentioned above, re-compile the SystemUI.apk and everything should be golden. Let me know if it doesn't work and I will help ya... Good Luck
Good guide!
Great job man!! Great tutorial!
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MAN CHANGE THIS IS WRONG!! Java –jar apktool.jar b frame-work
IT IS java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res
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MAN CHANGE THIS IS WRONG!! Java –jar apktool.jar b frame-work
IT IS java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res
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Thanks, you found a typo and the one mistake in the whole guide... Appreciate that...
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After looking at 5 or 6 other guides. This one is BY FAR the easiest to understand & includes everything you need to get the job done.
Thanks a ton OP!
i cant seem to find the "@drawable/ic_sysbar_back" & "@drawable/ic_sysbar_back_land" in the navigation_bar.xml file. Any help please? I must mention that i am on AndroidME CM10 1.7.0 and took both files from the cwm zip.
Only repeating line i can find is "@drawable/ic_sysbar_lights_out_dot_large" . Dont know if it is the same.
I ve done some android developing in the past. every linear_layout represents a button, right?
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i cant seem to find the "@drawable/ic_sysbar_back" & "@drawable/ic_sysbar_back_land" in the navigation_bar.xml file. Any help please? I must mention that i am on AndroidME CM10 1.7.0 and took both files from the cwm zip.
Only repeating line i can find is "@drawable/ic_sysbar_lights_out_dot_large" . Dont know if it is the same.
I ve done some android developing in the past. every linear_layout represents a button, right?
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Can you upload the navigation_bar.xml file for me so I could have a look...
*** Nice signature by the way *** LOL
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Can you upload the navigation_bar.xml file for me so I could have a look...
*** Nice signature by the way *** LOL
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here. i uploaded in my dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7331l8fqs7a99yg/navigation_bar.xml
Thanks for the signature
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angelossssss said:
here. i uploaded in my dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7331l8fqs7a99yg/navigation_bar.xml
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actually nevermind that... i just flashed the cwm without the systemui.apk and it seems to be working fine. lol
angelossssss said:
here. i uploaded in my dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7331l8fqs7a99yg/navigation_bar.xml
Thanks for the signature
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actually nevermind that... i just flashed the cwm without the systemui.apk and it seems to be working fine. lol
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I was going to say, it looks like they have already removed that from the navigation_bar.xml file... The description of the ROM shows that Nav Bar Options are included... You could change the DPI size, compile and see if the back button is larger (which is what deleting those two lines fix)... If it's not (which you stated it's working) then skip that step....
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I was going to say, it looks like they have already removed that from the navigation_bar.xml file... The description of the ROM shows that Nav Bar Options are included... You could change the DPI size, compile and see if the back button is larger (which is what deleting those two lines fix)... If it's not (which you stated it's working) then skip that step....
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y i only compiled the framework-res.apk but i thing now my phone became a little laggy. especially when swipping between screens and opening apps.
i'll check it out if i did anything wrong.
angelossssss said:
y i only compiled the framework-res.apk but i thing now my phone became a little laggy. especially when swipping between screens and opening apps.
i'll check it out if i did anything wrong.
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Check in the ROM and see if there is already a built in option to change the nav bar DPI size... if not, make the changes to the dimens.XML file and then recompile/replace the .apk and re-flash... that should work and everything should be normal...
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APatte111 said:
Check in the ROM and see if there is already a built in option to change the nav bar DPI size... if not, make the changes to the dimens.XML file and then recompile/replace the .apk and re-flash... that should work and everything should be normal...
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unfortunately there is not. it only has options to change the buttons order.