Device: Xperia z1c
ROM: D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic (deodexed)
I searched forum, tried to decompile and modify Conversations.apk and framework-res.apk, but cant find the files which would affect background ;(.
Attaching what background looks like, and roughly what i want to accomplish(edited screenshot)
Please help
Aculard said:
I searched forum
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Except for Themes and Apps. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642634
Yea, ive searched for like 3 hours and didnt find it, yet it was right here. Sorry im inexperienced, and many thanks to you sir.
However is there a way to edit those background colors, its a bit too dark for me.
XperienceD said:
I'm going to turn this thread in to a tutorial instead, given the number of downloads and thanks received it's not really worth the effort these days of modding and testing which is twice the work for me as I theme them to suit my own theme too.
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That would be awesome, sorry if im being too greedy of your time and will
Thanks again.
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That would be awesome, sorry if im being too greedy of your time and will
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To change apps from light to dark you need to edit the styles.xml in the values folder of whatever app you want to mod, decompile one of mine and compare it to your stock and that will be your starting point, the rest is usually in the layouts folder and/or pngs to suit. There's a few links in my APK Modding & Theming Thread that will help too.
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Working on a gingerbread theme for DK28, not quite sure if i'll release it or not, but while dumping the pngs in and testing on my phone, I noticed the issue in the attached screenshot. The backgrounds for the icons when you hit menu from the homescreen are now black so the black text no longer shows up.
Anyone know where this text can be found in the framework xmls so I can edit it? Its the only issue I found and I poked around the xmls but couldnt find anything that jumped out at me, thanks for any help!
EDIT: correct png uploaded
bump - cmon guys, no help on this?
This is what I'll trying to figure out as well, its really pissing me off as its the only thing stopping me from releasing my rom. Im keeping an eye on this thread as well.
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Where did you find the png(s) to change the menu bg?
a454nova said:
Where did you find the png(s) to change the menu bg?
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newest android SDK for the most part, i also pulled some things that were missing from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864819.
I think I'm ready to post it except for that text for the menu backgrounds, just gotta get permission for the things i stole, eh hem, borrowed also!
I was trying the same thing, try a menu smali file in the framework.
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amosher13 said:
newest android SDK for the most part, i also pulled some things that were missing from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864819.
I think I'm ready to post it except for that text for the menu backgrounds, just gotta get permission for the things i stole, eh hem, borrowed also!
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Sorry, I mean on our phones. Its probably a dumb question, I know. Its like the only one I can't find. I have changed every one of then, even some in apps but I can't find that one. What and where is the files. lol
a454nova said:
Sorry, I mean on our phones. Its probably a dumb question, I know. Its like the only one I can't find. I have changed every one of then, even some in apps but I can't find that one. What and where is the files. lol
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oh right, well its gotta be in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi for sure, i changed out almost every icon in there, flashed it and voila, black menu backgrounds. so i dont know exactly what pngs were responsible. doing a quick search for menu though i get the following i put my money on the starred one:
menu_background.9.png
***menu_background_fill_parent_width.9.png
menu_submenu_background.9.png
so what is a menu smali file? i'll search around but i've never done anything with one.
EDIT: sounds like smali might be a little out of my league, lol. but i think i may have found something, testing now before i reveal it. then just one more thing to fix and i think its ready to go!
okay well i found what to do for xml edits here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9664604&postcount=77
but i did them and it doesnt look like it took. i've asked the OP of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863860 for some advice and also on changing the notification text from white to dark as it doesnt look good on the lighter gray notification background in GB.
hopefully i'll have something up today or tomorrow, its looking great other than that!
looking good so far, even with a GB battery 1% mod! just 2 more little issues to fix!
amosher13 said:
oh right, well its gotta be in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi for sure, i changed out almost every icon in there, flashed it and voila, black menu backgrounds. so i dont know exactly what pngs were responsible. doing a quick search for menu though i get the following i put my money on the starred one:
menu_background.9.png
***menu_background_fill_parent_width.9.png
menu_submenu_background.9.png
so what is a menu smali file? i'll search around but i've never done anything with one.
EDIT: sounds like smali might be a little out of my league, lol. but i think i may have found something, testing now before i reveal it. then just one more thing to fix and i think its ready to go!
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Thanks a lot for that, the one is round and didn't catch my eye. Thanks again!
amosher13 said:
okay well i found what to do for xml edits here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9664604&postcount=77
but i did them and it doesnt look like it took. i've asked the OP of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863860 for some advice and also on changing the notification text from white to dark as it doesnt look good on the lighter gray notification background in GB.
hopefully i'll have something up today or tomorrow, its looking great other than that!
looking good so far, even with a GB battery 1% mod! just 2 more little issues to fix!
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Looks nice, damn...
I like those Icons!
Theme Removed because the original dev wants it to be removed
Nice..thanks..uet another theme....crt is easy bro...
Decompile framework-res.apk...go to res/values/bools.xml
Change animatescreenlights=false.....
Compile back..thats it
Now overscroll is left....which isnt working by regular hack.....code changed on kf2..i need help there too, when u get it working please share
doctorcete said:
Nice..thanks..uet another theme....crt is easy bro...
Decompile framework-res.apk...go to res/values/bools.xml
Change animatescreenlights=false.....
Compile back..thats it
Now overscroll is left....which isnt working by regular hack.....code changed on kf2..i need help there too, when u get it working please share
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thanks a lot, I will try to get it now...
Ive prayed for this day, the day that sensation comes to the sgs2
It will be available for stock ROMs also or only for customs?
zoltan78 said:
It will be available for stock ROMs also or only for customs?
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I'll make stock versions too once I finish making it for cognition and litening...
OK it is goot to know
I have question about the dialler it will be like it is or it will be more colourful ?
I won't change it...I love black dialer
why are all the icons screwed up?
rocketpaul said:
why are all the icons screwed up?
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Becoz this is my first theme
btw, what icons are you talking about?
kryptoner said:
Becoz this is my first theme
btw, what icons are you talking about?
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the way they are aligned eg. the notification window etc
rocketpaul said:
the way they are aligned eg. the notification window etc
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In the dialer we have only 3 options in villain rom and in the original theme, there are 5! so I couldn't fit them, but still tried to get them alright...
i mean ,Look at the wifi icon in your second screen shot Its not in the middle. lol
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i mean ,Look at the wifi icon in your second screen shot Its not in the middle.
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Ao ur willing to help right?....start decompiling the system.apk, navigate to res/layouts...then look at the lines inside the xmls to where it says padding.....modify them one by one, flash them on ur device and see what happens....what im saying is, not all of us are java engineers so, pls bare with us or help! It isnt easy....
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Ao ur willing to help right?....start decompiling the system.apk, navigate to res/layouts...then look at the lines inside the xmls to where it says padding.....modify them one by one, flash them on ur device and see what happens....what im saying is, not all of us are java engineers so, pls bare with us or help! It isnt easy....
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I was simply illustrating my original point, which I wasnt sure the OP understood.
I would love to help if someone is willing to teach.
rocketpaul said:
I was simply illustrating my original point, which I wasnt sure the OP understood.
I would love to help if someone is willing to teach.
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Ok, sorry, wasnt meant to be rude....ill link u up on where to start in a sec
here we go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
kryptoner said:
♥♥♥SensatioN by Crysis♥♥♥ now on SGS II
For Villain Rom 1.4
Original thread here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042395
All credits to Crysis21 for the original theme
This GT-9000 theme is now ported to GT-9100
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Did you get permission from Crysis21.
Last i heard he didn't allow the port as he said he will do it himself. A topic regarding this is in the themes section
xinfinityoO said:
Did you get permission from Crysis21.
Last i heard he didn't allow the port as he said he will do it himself. A topic regarding this is in the themes section
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I have given him proper credits, but ok, I'll take his permission too...
i appreciate the hardwork u have done but should ask permission first.. i tried porting one theme and i am using it but the aurthor didnt give permison to distribute as he will port it him self. Sort of a repect to their hardwork
cheers mate
As i already said, i will make the port the next week. Please remove this, as i will release the project fully working here on xda. I dont know.why is.so hard to respect a developers decision...
I dont think anyone dies one week+beside that you should ask me before you post it.
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Hi all,
I am trying to make a simple change to the Launcher2 desktop, I can't stand the divider line above the app drawer launcher button, which image file do I need to make transparent to achieve this?
Or is it not that simple??
Many thanks
Haven't tested, but check out res/drawable-xhdpi/divider_launcher_holo.9.png. I believe 9-patches have to be recompiled before replacing them in the APK, but I could be mistaken.
EDIT: Actually, might be hotseat_scrubber_holo.9.png and hotseat_track_holo.9.png instead.
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Haven't tested, but check out res/drawable-xhdpi/divider_launcher_holo.9.png. I believe 9-patches have to be recompiled before replacing them in the APK, but I could be mistaken.
EDIT: Actually, might be hotseat_scrubber_holo.9.png and hotseat_track_holo.9.png instead.
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Many thanks for this.
I am bringing this thread back to life folks as I would like to perform the same edit in Jelly Bean, but I would actually like to learn how to do it.
What are .9.png's and how do I edit them and are the files mentioned above still the same in Jelly Bean??
As I said I want to learn rather than rely on others to create mods so any help or a quick tutorial in how to remove the dock divider would be much appreciated!
Again, many thanks all!
wilskywalker said:
Many thanks for this.
I am bringing this thread back to life folks as I would like to perform the same edit in Jelly Bean, but I would actually like to learn how to do it.
What are .9.png's and how do I edit them and are the files mentioned above still the same in Jelly Bean??
As I said I want to learn rather than rely on others to create mods so any help or a quick tutorial in how to remove the dock divider would be much appreciated!
Again, many thanks all!
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.9.png's are PNG image files that android recognizes as being stretchable, and it knows where to stretch them via the black outline around the image that can only be seen when decompiled.
.9.png's can only be edited when an apk has been decompiled, not just unzipped.
After decompilation you can use draw9patch, which is included with the Android SDK, to edit the border.
However, if you're just them(e)ing the image, you don't touch the border, as it could possibly mess things up. You really only use draw9patch to create a border on a new image.
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I've searched all over this place and the web, I cannot find a concrete solution that actually works, so like the title states, I need to know how to edit the text colors of the Mms.apk (more specifically for Juggs 5.0 and Warfare).
I've checked out several of the xmls inside of it and it's not doing the trick.
I am about 97% done or something to that effect, with my next theme and after I get this down it should be good to go for first release.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks!
phoenix6 said:
I've searched all over this place and the web, I cannot find a concrete solution that actually works, so like the title states, I need to know how to edit the text colors of the Mms.apk (more specifically for Juggs 5.0 and Warfare).
I've checked out several of the xmls inside of it and it's not doing the trick.
I am about 97% done or something to that effect, with my next theme and after I get this down it should be good to go for first release.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks!
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You know I'm a theme king man, and the mms.apk is the most annoying app to mod, I tried everything myself. I think some things in the styles.XML redirects back to the twframework which then redirects back to the framework-res itself.
Poke around in layout/msg_list_item.XML
On the Galaxy S Vibrant I was able to add
"Android:textcolor=ffxxxxxx" or what ever in the
Master&Slave™ said:
You know I'm a theme king man, and the mms.apk is the most annoying app to mod, I tried everything myself. I think some things in the styles.XML redirects back to the twframework which then redirects back to the framework-res itself.
Poke around in layout/msg_list_item.XML
On the Galaxy S Vibrant I was able to add
"Android:textcolor=ffxxxxxx" or what ever in the
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I appreciate that info M&S, unfortunately I actually already tried that one :/
I read somewhere it might refer back to framework-res styles somehow but not sure how to change that...
phoenix6 said:
I appreciate that info M&S, unfortunately I actually already tried that one :/
I read somewhere it might refer back to framework-res styles somehow but not sure how to change that...
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I'm gonna look there again tonight
M&S
I been all over that app it sucks
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Ima third that, MMS is completely for the loss
In Values>Colors theirs a way to change the color of the timestamp. Just change the hex code of the first line I think. Never tried it though xD
mossination said:
In Values>Colors theirs a way to change the color of the timestamp. Just change the hex code of the first line I think. Never tried it though xD
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Nope...not it, that's the timestamp as in the time under the message text
M&S
The color is set in twframework-res.apk\res\values\colors.xml it's "tw_color002" The only problem is that this also controls the color to a handful of other things... Still trying to find what xml in the mms.apk calls on tw_color002.
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The color is set in twframework-res.apk\res\values\colors.xml it's "tw_color002" The only problem is that this also controls the color to a handful of other things... Still trying to find what xml in the mms.apk calls on tw_color002.
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Ill look into it.
I cant thank you enough man
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Ill look into it.
I cant thank you enough man
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good times. let me know if you figure out the last step!
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Ill look into it.
I cant thank you enough man
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I bet i could find it lol
evil.........out!
So I have been searching for a black and white theme for the quick settings and have failed to do so. Is there any way someone can teach me how to make one? I have a lot of experience with graphic design. Also is it possible to edit the system ui to change the colors of the settings pdf and other bright white pages? I dont mind working on that either.
Try starting here:
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/06/how-to-create-your-own-theme-for-asus.html?m=0
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So I have been searching for a black and white theme for the quick settings and have failed to do so. Is there any way someone can teach me how to make one? I have a lot of experience with graphic design. Also is it possible to edit the system ui to change the colors of the settings pdf and other bright white pages? I dont mind working on that either.
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If you get it made please share it.
Sorry to revive a month old thread, but is there an easier way? I don't want to install all those things just to make a single theme for myself.
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TOT_tomdora said:
Sorry to revive a month old thread, but is there an easier way? I don't want to install all those things just to make a single theme for myself.
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No,
you NEED to install all those things.
or maybe just try opening a theme apk wiht winrar and replace the resources
KuGeL94 said:
No,
you NEED to install all those things.
or maybe just try opening a theme apk wiht winrar and replace the resources
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You'll be able to change most of the graphics, but and XML editing requires the decompiler.