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[Q] Need help with twframework-res.apk

Hello, so I just made few color changes on the drawable-hdpi folder images of twframework-res.apk. Then I pasted the new apk on my phone and replaced the current one on the system but nothing changed on the icons I made changes.
Do I need to follow any extra steps in order to make it work? I noticed there is a file called twframework-res.jar as well, so that may have to do with it?
The images I am trying to edit are the ones when you click the menu button(these are called ic_menu) and can also be found on the framework-res.apk. Also what is the difference between these two apks?

I find you get best results when flashing apks, and try clearing dalvik cache before you flash do it rebuilds the new images into the cache.
Hope this helps.

You can flash apk's? how ?
Using the install zip method? It doesn't show on the sdcard though.

Download a theme, open it with 7zip and go to the system folders. In these delete any apks. Then goto system/framework and put your apks in, then back all the way out. Boot into recovery and flash, job done.

ICS - Modifying a Stock Theme

I recently received my Galaxy Nexus - and love it!
My idea was to keep it as stock as possible, but I wanted to change the look and feel to be more minimal, without having to install a non-stock launcher or use a different ROM. (The inspiration for this came from Nitroz's 'Black Exodus' theme.)
Phone : Galaxy Nexus, Rooted, now with a slightly modified stock ICS 4.0.2
There were a number of posts all around the Internet that led me in the right direction. To the cast of thousands who shared their information - Thank You!! The instructions below are just a compilation of the work already out there, but hopefully as they are in one place they will speed things up if you want to do this.
I am assuming that any future OTA updates will reset this.
Instructions for a Newbie (like me)
Requires :
One Rooted Galaxy Nexus
Way of getting files on and off the phone - I am using ES File Explorer
7-Zip on a PC
The new icons
The icons are located in the APK files located in the \system\apps folder.
To change the SMS icon
On the phone
Backup the original \system\apps\mms.apk file
Copy the \system\apps\mms.apk to a PC with 7-ZIP installed​
On the PC
Open with 7-Zip (DO NOT EXTRACT)
Change to the res\mipmap-xhdpi folder
Drag and drop the new PNG file (ic_launcher_smsmms.png) over top the old one.​
Copy the APK file back to \system\apps on the phone
The phone does not require a reset, but you will need to add the icons back.
To change the Contacts and Phone icons
These are located in the \system\apps\contacts.apk.
Folder - res\mipmap-xhdpi
Files - ic_launcher_phone.png, and ic_launcher_contacts.png​
To change the Browser icon
These are located in the \system\apps\BrowserGoogle.apk.
Folder - res\mipmap-xhdpi
File - ic_launcher_browser.png​
To change the App Drawer icon
These are located in the \system\apps\launcher2.apk.
Folder - \res\drawable-xhdpi\
File - ic_allapps.png​
Removing the line above the App Doc
The file from the phone to edit is \system\apps\launcher2.apk.
On the PC create a blank file called hotseat_track_holo.9.png.
Overwrite the file in the /res/drawable-xhdpi directory of laucher2.apk

Just a thought, but Nova Launcher looks exactly like the stock launcher, but you can change the icons to whatevery .png you want directly from the homescreen. They will remain even after updates to the app. It's entirely up to you, but i thought that might save you a ton of work

And save myself 2 days of pain and frustration?? ;-) It was a good learning exersize, although when the config gets nuked by an update, and I don't have the time to play, I will look at using a different launcher. Thanks for highlighting Nova as an option.

Help with zip icon and font pack download

Did a search and came up short. I downloaded an "icon pack" in zip form. I transferred the files to File Manager HD, how do I get my N7 to recognize these files as some sort of icon pack?
Thanks for the help.

"Transferred the files" meaning transferring the image files / icons that were in the zipped file? I'd suggest copying / transferring the image files to a dedicated folder on your device - I called my folder "icons" for example. Then in your launcher (I use Nova), you can edit the app icon shortcuts on your home screens, by long pressing on them, and choosing "edit". Then touch on the icon image that's being used, navigate to where your icons are, and select the one you want in there. Hopefully that helps!

I download the icons to Dropbox, then export to gallery/sd storage. Then use Nova to edit. Works for me to support several devices.
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Question for [TN&TR] "Black"FI27 ICS. Modded&Tweaked OUT! Update! 10/16/12

Question for [TN&TR] "Black"FI27 ICS. Modded&Tweaked OUT! Update! 10/16/12
What file or files needs to be moded to change the carrier banner name on the pull down as well as the border of the pull down that says "Black". Finally the boot animation as well. I only ask cause I every rom is a bit different. The theads I found about this did not work for this rom. Any help is apprieciated from anyone who has expierience with this rom or the talented Devs that moded this build. Thanks, great rom
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elniper said:
What file or files needs to be moded to change the carrier banner name on the pull down as well as the border of the pull down that says "Black". Finally the boot animation as well. I only ask cause I every rom is a bit different. The theads I found about this did not work for this rom. Any help is apprieciated from anyone who has expierience with this rom or the talented Devs that moded this build. Thanks, great rom
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I can help you out halfway. To change the boot animation, download one that you would like, browse to system/media from root explorer or another file explorer and replace the old one with the one you downloaded and reboot
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844529
Explained here, but it may not work right with files that have already been modified. They might not decompile correctly, I'd check with Tim before changing anything though, he'll let you know if it's workable.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656612
And this should take care of the boot animations
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656612
And this should take care of the boot animations
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Thanks. I will check this out and let you know.
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elniper said:
Thanks. I will check this out and let you know.
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I have already made a mod for the carrier labels in the fi27 update. The new carrier label says team rejectz. If you would like to make your own carrier label(s) for fh23 for your own personal use, here's how...
What you will need:
-Pc/laptop updated with the latest java /sdk/jdk. (google it)
-Team Rejectz quick fix. (xda-dev section)
-Root file explorer such as : root explorer or ES file explorer OR adb shell on your pc to pull/push files from your pc to your phone.
-Notepad++ (google it)
-7 zip (google it)
- rooted e4gt and a NANDROID BACKUP!
1. Pull the framework res from your phone. Make a copy and save it. (system/framework)
2. Use the quick fix to decompile the framework res apk. The quick fix will make a framework res folder.
3. Go to res/values/strings.xml and open it with NotePad ++
4. At the top of NotePad ++ you will see an icon that looks like a pair of binoculars. That's the search icon.
Search for "Sprint". You should get 3 instances.
5 edit "Sprint" to say Black or Team Rejectz, your name or whatever you like. Just make sure its not too big or it won't work.
6. Recompile. After quick fix is done recompiling, there will be 2 new folders in the framework res folder; build, and dist. Go into the dist folder and you will see your new framework res apk.
7. Open the archive (don't extract, just open archive) of both the original copy of the framework res and the new one you edited from the dist folder. Drag and drop the META inf folder from the original to the modded apk. Now double click on the res folder in both archives. Drag and drop the drawable hdpi folder from the original to the modded archive.
Close out the archives and push your new framework res to system/app on your phone with either adb or your rooted file explorer. If you use the file explorer to push the framework res make sure you set the permissions the same as the rest of the system apks first. Push, reboot, enjoy.

Thanks
timmetal6669 said:
I have already made a mod for the carrier labels in the fi27 update. The new carrier label says team rejectz. If you would like to make your own carrier label(s) for fh23 for your own personal use, here's how...
What you will need:
-Pc/laptop updated with the latest java /sdk/jdk. (google it)
-Team Rejectz quick fix. (xda-dev section)
-Root file explorer such as : root explorer or ES file explorer OR adb shell on your pc to pull/push files from your pc to your phone.
-Notepad++ (google it)
-7 zip (google it)
- rooted e4gt and a NANDROID BACKUP!
1. Pull the framework res from your phone. Make a copy and save it. (system/framework)
2. Use the quick fix to decompile the framework res apk. The quick fix will make a framework res folder.
3. Go to res/values/strings.xml and open it with NotePad ++
4. At the top of NotePad ++ you will see an icon that looks like a pair of binoculars. That's the search icon.
Search for "Sprint". You should get 3 instances.
5 edit "Sprint" to say Black or Team Rejectz, your name or whatever you like. Just make sure its not too big or it won't work.
6. Recompile. After quick fix is done recompiling, there will be 2 new folders in the framework res folder; build, and dist. Go into the dist folder and you will see your new framework res apk.
7. Open the archive (don't extract, just open archive) of both the original copy of the framework res and the new one you edited from the dist folder. Drag and drop the META inf folder from the original to the modded apk. Now double click on the res folder in both archives. Drag and drop the drawable hdpi folder from the original to the modded archive.
Close out the archives and push your new framework res to system/app on your phone with either adb or your rooted file explorer. If you use the file explorer to push the framework res make sure you set the permissions the same as the rest of the system apks first. Push, reboot, enjoy.
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Thanks, will try. And the boot animations, you agree with Stryke_the_Orc and others or you have a better method for Black Rom v1.3.

elniper said:
Thanks, will try. And the boot animations, you agree with Stryke_the_Orc and others or you have a better method for Black Rom v1.3.
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Well I'd guess he'd say to use the method in the thread I directed you to, its his thread lol :beer:
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Need Help
timmetal6669 said:
I have already made a mod for the carrier labels in the fi27 update. The new carrier label says team rejectz. If you would like to make your own carrier label(s) for fh23 for your own personal use, here's how...
What you will need:
-Pc/laptop updated with the latest java /sdk/jdk. (google it)
-Team Rejectz quick fix. (xda-dev section)
-Root file explorer such as : root explorer or ES file explorer OR adb shell on your pc to pull/push files from your pc to your phone.
-Notepad++ (google it)
-7 zip (google it)
- rooted e4gt and a NANDROID BACKUP!
1. Pull the framework res from your phone. Make a copy and save it. (system/framework)
2. Use the quick fix to decompile the framework res apk. The quick fix will make a framework res folder.
3. Go to res/values/strings.xml and open it with NotePad ++
4. At the top of NotePad ++ you will see an icon that looks like a pair of binoculars. That's the search icon.
Search for "Sprint". You should get 3 instances.
5 edit "Sprint" to say Black or Team Rejectz, your name or whatever you like. Just make sure its not too big or it won't work.
6. Recompile. After quick fix is done recompiling, there will be 2 new folders in the framework res folder; build, and dist. Go into the dist folder and you will see your new framework res apk.
7. Open the archive (don't extract, just open archive) of both the original copy of the framework res and the new one you edited from the dist folder. Drag and drop the META inf folder from the original to the modded apk. Now double click on the res folder in both archives. Drag and drop the drawable hdpi folder from the original to the modded archive.
Close out the archives and push your new framework res to system/app on your phone with either adb or your rooted file explorer. If you use the file explorer to push the framework res make sure you set the permissions the same as the rest of the system apks first. Push, reboot, enjoy.
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Yea. Tried this today. I ran into a couple problems. The last step you say to push the framework-res file to "system/app" is that correct cause there is no room in there. I only have like a couple megs in there. I would have thought that it replaces the original file in "system/framework". I copied it there and over wrote the original and set permissions . The phone restarted by it self when I did that and got stuck on the boot animation. I force restarted the phone again and it still gets stuck on the boot animation. I restored my nandroid. I followed your instructions to a T. With the exception of where the framework-res file should go:crying: My carrier label has the same amount of characters as "Team Rejectz".

elniper said:
Yea. Tried this today. I ran into a couple problems. The last step you say to push the framework-res file to "system/app" is that correct cause there is no room in there. I only have like a couple megs in there. I would have thought that it replaces the original file in "system/framework". I copied it there and over wrote the original and set permissions . The phone restarted by it self when I did that and got stuck on the boot animation. I force restarted the phone again and it still gets stuck on the boot animation. I restored my nandroid. I followed your instructions to a T. With the exception of where the framework-res file should go:crying: My carrier label has the same amount of characters as "Team Rejectz".
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Ok, first yes that should go to framework, system/app must have been a typo. Second, the getting stuck on boot could be a number of things, you'll have to get a logcat to find the specific cause. When this happened to me it was an improper edit that caused the xml to fail although it recompiled fine. Hope that helps.
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Ok, so I can start attempting to make my own carrier label, and I want my clock on status bar in the center
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[Request] Steps to put AOSP dialer in a TW rom

AOSP is still too buggy for me on our device but I despise the Samsung dialer and contacts and was wondering if anyone can help provide the steps to get the AOSP dialer onto a TouchWiz rom like in this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170142
Do you just need to push an app to system/apps or is it more complicated?
Thanks.

I was wondering the same thing but I also wanted to add the email program too.
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jamice4u said:
I was wondering the same thing but I also wanted to add the email program too.
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For email, copy the exchage.apk and email.apk from aosp and paste to system/app. You will have to remove samsung email and exchange to make it work. I use aosp email and mms on touchwiz roms.

nikonx said:
AOSP is still too buggy for me on our device but I despise the Samsung dialer and contacts and was wondering if anyone can help provide the steps to get the AOSP dialer onto a TouchWiz rom like in this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170142
Do you just need to push an app to system/apps or is it more complicated?
Thanks.
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I tried that rom, but it's a little buggy for me. I would like to get the aosp dialer and contacts into another rom but can't figure it out.
I used 7zip to open up the NoWizAOSP rom, and dug into "system\app\" but I see no phone.
I see:
phoneerrservice.apk
phoneinfo.apk
phonesky.apk
secphone.apk
I do see contacts.apk - so I'm guessing that's the one I want for the contacts.... help!!

Phone is Contacts.apk the actual dialer is in phone.apk
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You will probably want contactsprovider.apk or whatever it is as well.

shiftr182 said:
Phone is Contacts.apk the actual dialer is in phone.apk
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You will probably want contactsprovider.apk or whatever it is as well.
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So which stock samsung phone related things would you remove to make this work?

nikonx said:
So which stock samsung phone related things would you remove to make this work?
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All the sec.....apk crap (anything that has to do with contacts or phone and if there is already a contactprovider.apk of some sort.)

Ok, so after playing around for a bit here's what worked for me (I only did the contacts since I wanted the "Send to Voicemail" option that AOSP offers).
I take no responsibility for your fat fingers or my mental illnesses which may have made me miss a few steps
DO NOT FLASH the zip in recovery!!!! You must extract the files!!!
must be rooted
These instructions are specifically for Macksrom, but I imagine with a little research one could get this to work on other ROMs..
back up your stuff - nandroid
using a root explorer (I use ES file explorer) navigate to /system/app/
rename: (done by long pressing on the file and scrolling down to rename)
contacts.apk -> contacts.apk.old
contactsprovider.apk -> contactsprovider.apk.old
seccontactsprovider.apk -> seccontactsprovider.apk.old
(this is a fail safe - if you have to, just rename the .apk.old back to .apk)
extract the zip file I attached (for some reason there's t- take the three files and push them to /system/app/
after they are in that directory, then for each file you must change permissions (long press file, scroll down to properties - click change)
rw
r
r
reboot - profit
you may have to bring from your app drawer the contacts (which is called "People") to your dock or wherever you want it to be.

altimuh said:
Ok, so after playing around for a bit here's what worked for me (I only did the contacts since I wanted the "Send to Voicemail" option that AOSP offers).
I take no responsibility for your fat fingers or my mental illnesses which may have made me miss a few steps
DO NOT FLASH the zip in recovery!!!! You must extract the files!!!
must be rooted
back up your stuff - nandroid
using a root explorer (I use ES file explorer) navigate to /system/app/
rename: (done by long pressing on the file and scrolling down to rename)
contacts.apk -> contacts.apk.old
contactsprovider.apk -> contactsprovider.apk.old
seccontactsprovider.apk -> seccontactsprovider.apk.old
(this is a fail safe - if you have to, just rename the .apk.old back to .apk)
extract the zip file I attached (for some reason there's t- take the three files and push them to /system/app/
after they are in that directory, then for each file you must change permissions (long press file, scroll down to properties - click change)
rw
r
r
reboot - profit
you may have to bring from your app drawer the contacts (which is called "People") to your dock or wherever you want it to be.
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These directions are incomplete or innacurate because the 3 files you say to remain don't all exist in stock touch wiz... I gave it a shot anyways and ended up with no cellular service. Restoring to backup.

nikonx said:
These directions are incomplete or innacurate because the 3 files you say to remain don't all exist in stock touch wiz... I gave it a shot anyways and ended up with no cellular service. Restoring to backup.
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I apologize - I failed to state that I was running Macksrom. I edited my post for other people, but I'm glad u made a backup.
What files do u have in system/app/ that relate in any form to "contacts"?

Install the AOSP touch wiz Rom. Problem solved.
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jamice4u said:
Install the AOSP touch wiz Rom. Problem solved.
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I love useless answers like that!!!!!

nikonx said:
I love useless answers like that!!!!!
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The people who worked on the The NoTouchWizAOSPMOD already did all the work and they put all of AOSP stock apps into the Rom. You could PM the guy in the OP and of that Rom thread and maybe he will tell you how he did it. I personally think it is a waste of time and it would be faster if you just flashed his Rom.
At least I gave an answer all you did was troll my response.
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rather dated thread but I figured I'd chime in.
I do realize this is for the note 2, but I have an epic 4g touch, so I doubt this would work on mine, but I'm curious, I've been looking for a way to get the aosp dialer & contacts on my epic 4g touch, and I have looked for this NoTouchWizAOSPMOD your referring to and can't seem to find anything, would it be possible to provide a link?
Also for my phone I have no contacts.apk or contactsprovider.apk, mine are SecContactsProvider.apk, SecContacts.apk that's the only 2 I see.
Not sure if this would be beneficial for anyone or not I just thought I'd throw it out there.

altimuh said:
Ok, so after playing around for a bit here's what worked for me (I only did the contacts since I wanted the "Send to Voicemail" option that AOSP offers).
I take no responsibility for your fat fingers or my mental illnesses which may have made me miss a few steps
DO NOT FLASH the zip in recovery!!!! You must extract the files!!!
must be rooted
These instructions are specifically for Macksrom, but I imagine with a little research one could get this to work on other ROMs..
back up your stuff - nandroid
using a root explorer (I use ES file explorer) navigate to /system/app/
rename: (done by long pressing on the file and scrolling down to rename)
contacts.apk -> contacts.apk.old
contactsprovider.apk -> contactsprovider.apk.old
seccontactsprovider.apk -> seccontactsprovider.apk.old
(this is a fail safe - if you have to, just rename the .apk.old back to .apk)
extract the zip file I attached (for some reason there's t- take the three files and push them to /system/app/
after they are in that directory, then for each file you must change permissions (long press file, scroll down to properties - click change)
rw
r
r
reboot - profit
you may have to bring from your app drawer the contacts (which is called "People") to your dock or wherever you want it to be.
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Thank you a lot...
I know that this post is too old but I tried it on my Samsung Galaxy Young DUOS running stock jellybean 4.1.2, I removed SecContacts.apk and installed contacts.apk from your file and its working flawlessly.