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[HOW TO] Status Bar Transparency For CM7.2

First of all, credits should go to nims11 for this. I pm him and asking how to do that, it worked so I thought to write an extensive tutorial about this. Of course I am not held responsible if something goes wrong, read carefully instructions though it's quite simple, don't mind long explanation, is meant for new users too.
STATUS BAR TRANSPARENCY - WHAT YOU NEED!!!
1. This was tested on CM7.2 on both deodexed and odexed version. Also will work on ICS2. Probably will work on CM7.1 too but haven't tried this. Don't ask me if this will work on other modded versions of CM7.2, I don't know, and I am not willing to try.
2. You need a theme that supports transparency in status bar like Meizu, LunarUI, MIUI, Naked Simplicity, Orion and much more. Theme list can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167075
3. You need ADW Launcher along with theme to make this work. Remember to uncheck wallpaper hack in system preferences.
4. You need Root Explorer or similar app to be able to do have root access.
5. Before proceed with the method, backup SystemUI.apk from system/app (deodexed version) or both SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex (odexed version). A simple copy/paste to your sd card will also do the job.
PROCEDURE FOR HAVING TRANSPARENCY IN STATUS BAR
DEODEXED VERSION
1. Download this file http://www.uploadking.com/V7YWUIJ3UO and transfer to your SD Card (any directory)
2. Use Root Explorer and COPY file
3. Go to system/app --> Press the Mount R/W button on top of screen --> Now Paste. A message pops up to confirm that you want to overwrite file. Press Yes.
4. You will then get a message that systemui stopped responding. DON'T WORRY. Hold power button till phone reboots
5. When it reboots you won't have status bar. DON'T WORRY, IT'S MEANT TO BE LIKE THIS.
6. Use again Root Explorer, go to system/app, press again the Mount R/W button --> then find file SystemUI.apk --> Long press it till a menu pops up --> Click Permissions, it should be as this http://imageshack.us/f/843/screenshot1323167924787.png/ So permissions under file should be as rw-r-r
7. Reboot phone --> YOU'RE DONE.
ODEXED VERSION
The procedure is exactly the same as deodexed version BUT BEFORE DOING THIS YOU NEED TO DELETE SystemUI.odex from system/app using Root Explorer and having pressed the Mount R/W button in order to do so.
So when you're done and lets say you are using MIUI Theme it should look like this http://imageshack.us/f/856/screenshot1323169878975.png/. Different theme will have different icons or different transparency level, transparency is really theme dependant!
DON'T PANIC
1. If it doesn't work then probably you did something wrong
2. Remember that you have backed up original files so you're safe
ALTERNATIVE METHOD VIA CWM (as nims11 suggested) - ODEXED VERSION ONLY!!!
Just flash this through CWM http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx

Thank you John!

Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx

nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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yours --> one line instruction
mine --> uhh, a few more lines
Nice!!! Thanks! Added to first floor

nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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I tried it and i lost my status bar completely

^Deadly_Sin^ said:
I tried it and i lost my status bar completely
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are you using odex version? I haven't tried this method myself, I did it manually. Check permissions on SystemUI.apk, it should be as rw-r-r.

I tested it on my odexed rom then gave here
I not want to tolerate such question like i lost my statusbar... so i not started thread
he pm me so i gave him
and by saw thread gave odexed version for odexed rom user
so if working with your good if not use other method of using deodex methos from first post

itasoulas said:
are you using odex version? I haven't tried this method myself, I did it manually. Check permissions on SystemUI.apk, it should be as rw-r-r.
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nims11 said:
I tested it on my odexed rom then gave here
I not want to tolerate such question like i lost my statusbar... so i not started thread
he pm me so i gave him
and by saw thread gave odexed version for odexed rom user
so if working with your good if not use other method of using deodex methos from first post
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I managed to make it work, sorry for the trouble i've caused and thank you
Also, a tip as a small contribution for people who don't like adw launcher like me. If you want to have a transparent status bar while using a different launcher then you need to download multi picture live wallpaper from the market. Set your prefered wallpaper through multi picture live wallpaper and the status bar is transparent no matter what launcher you're using

yes it work... also nims maybe you can give us your transparency bar with center clock system UI too... it would be awesome... thx

^Deadly_Sin^ said:
I tried it and i lost my status bar completely
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Same here...
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium

nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm
http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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FINALLY
I'm still waiting for a proper tut

If anyone wants full transparency just replace every instance of @drawable/statusbar_background by @color/transparent.

doctorace92 said:
If anyone wants full transparency just replace every instance of @drawable/statusbar_background by @color/transparent.
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can u share how to do that??? more detail i mean...thx for ur reply

madxxxpmc said:
can u share how to do that??? more detail i mean...thx for ur reply
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If you know how to use apk manager and in which xml reference to statusbar_background is located you should be able to do it.This is not for freaking noobs.

working in ics2...but when i try to choose ics theme by achep isn't transparent..anyone can make ics theme by achep be transparent?
Sent from my GALAXY ACE running ICE CREAM SUNDAY2

CM7.2 systemUI
just want to help. here I made flashable. but before you flash you must delete SystemUI.odex using root explorer > system > app choose SystemUI.odex and delete make sure you has mount rw first, if you get FC for SystemUI don't panic, reboot to recovery and then flash it via recovery. don't forget to mount /system first...
all credits goes to him...
MAKE BACKUP FIRST OF YOUR CURRENT SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex
EDIT : SORRY MY FAULT. THIS STUFF ONLY WORK IN CM7.2 ROM BASED.

madxxxpmc said:
can u share how to do that??? more detail i mean...thx for ur reply
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I think you must extract SystemUI.apk using apktool. and find value @drawable/statusbar_background then replace with @color/transparent find in some files with xml extension. I recommend to use notepad++ for editing xml extension.
nims11 said:
Odexed version
Install directly from cwm http://db.tt/vlQvk1Nx
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Hi nims11. I think this SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex in zip is not compatible with CM7 by Grif_07, I've been tested but my status bar completely lost. can you tell me, does it work on your Rom? using this flashable?

saigetshu said:
I think you must extract SystemUI.apk using apktool. and find value @drawable/statusbar_background then replace with @color/transparent find in some files with xml extension. I recommend to use notepad++ for editing xml extension.
Hi nims11. I think this SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex in zip is not compatible with CM7 by Grif_07, I've been tested but my status bar completely lost. can you tell me, does it work on your Rom? using this flashable?
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maybe because it's for CM 7.2 based rom only....

I have go launcher and dont work transparency. Is possible some work on go launcher.? How to? And ics theme by achep wanna go create transparent theme
Sent from my GT-S5830

joryS5830 said:
I have go launcher and dont work transparency. Is possible some work on go launcher.? How to? And ics theme by achep wanna go create transparent theme
Sent from my GT-S5830
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Use multipicture live wallpaper and transparent theme.

[MOD][4.1.2][6.2.B.0.200][DEODEXED] Smaller On Screen Buttons

Today I will bring to you smaller on screen buttons to our Xperia S. As well as you know ,if you enable navigation bar by adding to build.prop the line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" it will make you phone laggy. I modded some files and made the navigation bar much more smaller ,so it became more beautiful and the phone works very smooth ,without lags!
Note#1:
Tried only on 6.2.B.0.200 FW with niaboc79 "framework.jar" from his Honami's launcher port. So it's better to flash this port to get it work before using my mod. So that means that you must have a deodexed rom to apply my mod.
Note#2:
Before using this mod ,make a nandroid backup in CWM and also backup the files "SystemUI.apk" ,"framework-res.apk" & "framework.jar". I'm not responsible to any damage that will happen if you don't know how to use and install this mod.
Installation:
1. Download these 3 files:
framework-res.apk
framework.jar
SystemUI.apk
If you want transparent navigation bar & status bar download this zip
2. Copy them to your sdcard and with any file explorer move them manually to the folder "system".
3. Change the permissions to rw-r--r-- and move framework-res.apk + framework.jar to the folder system/framework. It will ask to overwrite these file ,click yes.
4. Change the permissions to rw-r--r-- and move SystemUI.apk to the folder system/app. It will ask to overwrite these file ,click yes.
5. Reboot you device into recovery and wipe cache partition + wipe dalvik cache.
6. If you want transparent UI ,move framework-res.apk + framework.jar to the folder system/framework ,reboot and flash the zip Transparent UI.
6. Done.
Known Bugs:
*Navigation bar overlap the camera buttons.
Status bar is transparent anywhere ,navigation bar only on home screen.
*Find and tell me
Screenshots(Big!):
Credits:
@niaboc79 for Honami's launcher port
@erorcun & @XperienceD for their guide compiling framework-res without bootloop
For me making this mod
Enjoy and give your feedback! This is my first mod

:good: Glad to see you got it sorted, and made a good contribution to this section. Copying and changing permissions gets tiresome when you've got a few files to install so this POST might be of interest to you.

XperienceD said:
:good: Glad to see you got it sorted, and made a good contribution to this section. Copying and changing permissions gets tiresome when you've got a few files to install so this POST might be of interest to you.
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Thank you

You can do this easily with Xposed framework instead of replacing all those

can you make the icon look like the xperia zu or z??

pradeep19922 said:
You can do this easily with Xposed framework instead of replacing all those
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Show me how 
 @alucard1423 Yes I will try it later ,not at home right now.

Two links you posted were same. You see again, please!

davidbar93 said:
Show me how
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Use this Xposed Mod it has 6 different navigation bar size options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40214768

please check framework-res.apk link wrong file

mhl167 said:
Two links you posted were same. You see again, please!
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Fixed!
pradeep19922 said:
Use this Xposed Mod it has 6 different navigation bar size options
Thank you .but it will work on XS too?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40214768
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Soheil_rf said:
please check framework-res.apk link wrong file
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Thank you for the attention ,I fixed the link

Thank you .but it will work on XS too?
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It works perfect i am using it for months

uhhmmm I have a suggestion...can you make it transparent??It would be better maybe,?

mjames.abordo said:
uhhmmm I have a suggestion...can you make it transparent??It would be better maybe,?
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Transparent version added :good:

davidbar93 said:
Transparent version added :good:
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the transparency is not full...there is a part that is not transparent, I can see it also on your screen shot...BTW I manage to remove the overlaping of the camera button to the OSB, and I didn't use your systemUI apk file...I just disabled the capacitive hardware keys and there it goes,,the OSB button automatically hides and show. here is a screen shot..I do not want to upload so I just attached it..take a look please..
BTW can you make it full transparent??Thanks a lot =)
The problem I encountered is that when changing the resolution of the camera to a aspect ratio of 4:3 there is a big black portion on the screen

[Q] Stuck at LG Logo

hey guys, i wanted to change the status bar to transparent
so i followed this
"So, I've found transparent status-bar on 4pda. It made by tokar77.
Circle-battery mod included.
Replace LGhome3.apk and LGsystemUI.apk at system/app. Set rw-r--r-- permissions
Replace android.policy.jar in system/framework."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2225317&page=3
then this reply :
For LGSystemUI.apk deodexed and LGHome3.apk deodexed no problem if u have odex system, just copy and replace app to your System apps and delete odex file. But android.policy.jar deodexed will not work if u have odex framework files,, all u need to have is deodexed framework files or moded android.policy.jar which is odex,
i moved the odex files, now the phone won't get past the LG logo :'( :'(
I HAVE ALL ORIGINAL FILES, please what do i do :'(
did i ruin my phone for ever ?
I ALSO DID A HARD RESET
nothing :'(

SgtMaadadi said:
hey guys, i wanted to change the status bar to transparent
so i followed this
"So, I've found transparent status-bar on 4pda. It made by tokar77.
Circle-battery mod included.
Replace LGhome3.apk and LGsystemUI.apk at system/app. Set rw-r--r-- permissions
Replace android.policy.jar in system/framework."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2225317&page=3
then this reply :
For LGSystemUI.apk deodexed and LGHome3.apk deodexed no problem if u have odex system, just copy and replace app to your System apps and delete odex file. But android.policy.jar deodexed will not work if u have odex framework files,, all u need to have is deodexed framework files or moded android.policy.jar which is odex,
i moved the odex files, now the phone won't get past the LG logo :'( :'(
I HAVE ALL ORIGINAL FILES, please what do i do :'(
did i ruin my phone for ever ?
I ALSO DID A HARD RESET
nothing :'(
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flash kdz..

hasan4791 said:
flash kdz..
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how ??
please help

SgtMaadadi said:
how ??
please help
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chk FAQ in this section...do search before asking any quest,,,,don expect help frm members always...!!

[Stock JB]Honami SystemUI & SeraJR Tab 'n' Grid 28 Toggles with Traffic Net

This is a systemUI Based on @niaboc79
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446932
I add Traffic net and One button clean to this SystemUI..
This SystemUI is form my ROM .Please everybody support me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528239
Download:
https://www.mediafire.com/?5rby25r577t2c35

how to install?
should I just push into system/app or install it like normal apk ?
thanks in advance

cyberdynesystem101 said:
should I just push into system/app or install it like normal apk ?
thanks in advance
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Push into system,then set permission rwrr

WILl this work on stock odexed rom? (.96 JB LB)

XASPERATED said:
WILl this work on stock odexed rom? (.96 JB LB)
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Deodexed

[Tut][Mod][5.1.1] Advanced Framework

Hi
I would like to share to u how to make advanced framework easily
By using advanced framework, u will get Sony UI in non-Sony apps
Only for stock rom 5.1.1, odex or deodexed
Maybe fits with stock based custom rom, but u need to compare
STEPS
1. Decompile ur framework-res.apk
2. Download attached files then extract
3. Put it to framework-res.apk/res/values/here
4. Recompile, sign, push
5. Done

Screenshots
LEFT: standard framework
RIGHT: advanced framework

Looks good !
Will give it a try for sure

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Thanks! Very good Mod.

Good!!! Thanks

Yesielito said:
Good!!! Thanks
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Hi mate can share the modded framework.Me on z1 stock deodex 368.

am using a modded rom, please @idid idamrep, can yhu state what is to be changed in colors.xml & styles.xml
thanks

anakdayak said:
Hi mate can share the modded framework.Me on z1 stock deodex 368.
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here mate , flashable zip z1 LP .368

whalesplaho said:
am using a modded rom, please @idid idamrep, can yhu state what is to be changed in colors.xml & styles.xml
thanks
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No need to do changes in colors.xml. Just use his styles.xml file bro. thanks bro @idid idamrep

It works great!
@iedafarha thanks for making a flashable version for the Z1 .

jitz975 said:
No need to do changes in colors.xml. Just use his styles.xml file bro. thanks bro @idid idamrep
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thanks brov.... im using existenZ Premium & its heavily modded, i saw some strings in tha styles.xml which is related to tha rom & its not in tha styles.xml uploaded by OP.. i believe yhu understand what im trying to say!
thanks

edited style ...
hi i'm use modded framework and i'm get lost mode when i use this guide
can you provide full style editing guide

Can use for my rom?
Ofc credits would be included, that ok with ya?
Thanks!

How fix background black...
Tankz