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[Q] How can i make Transparent Status Bar for .42

Hi everyone,
I'm using 4.0.2.A.0.42 FW (2.3.4) with Stock Kernel and Locked Bootloader but rooted.
There is a thread in forum for doing it in 2.3.3 but it's not working on 2.3.4.
Is there anyone know how to make it ?
I tried to change images in SystemUI.apk but when i made them transparent, bar became weird not transparent. There were weird image traces on the bar, whatever.It didn't work. After that i just made it Fully black for now.
Now it's look like that;
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Thank you for reading.
Best regards.

Im not so sure (cuz im not developer)
but use SystemUI.apk from 2.3.4 (baseband version the same as you use)
and than that SystemUI.apk make transparent, i think that will work

i use these http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
there u can make it transparent

I used that any my phone just kept rebooting itself
But thank you for suggestion.
Is there anyone ?

check the permissions on files rw-r-r (framework-res.apk - systemUi.apk)
if not install it via recovery, if you install with correct permissions you wont have any reboots

this works for stock .42 firmware xperia 2011, acknowledgement to original designer
<< remember to change permissions, pasting this file in root THAN in system>app>>
transparent_by_CyberNeo.zip

[MOD] 1% Battery Animation on Stock ICS

Hello all, this is my first contribution here, i used to be a Windows Mobile ROM Cooker, but its been ages since i have done anything for the Android, got my hands on this iconia last week, rooted it the same day ofc, but running stock ICS, i've seen lots of custom CM Roms running this 1% Battery Mod, and i thought of applying it to our iconia for those who are are running stock, but with Root.
Requirements:
ROOT
DeOdexed Rom
Notice: Always take a backup before you do anything, i will not be responsible if anything happens to your data, device
Instructions:
1. Download the attached systemUI.apk and copy it to your sdcard
2. Move the file to /system/app/
3. Reboot
Note:
If your rom is not deodexed, follow this guide to deodex it first
I've used the images from he_stheone64 in this Post, if you want to use your own Images,either post up the images so tha i ca modify the SystemUI.apk with them or use xUltimate to modify your own SystemUI.apk , but make sure you change the Mod_Battery.bat in /working_dir/ to look for drawable-sw600dp-mdpi instead of drawable-mdpi (there will be 6 instances of it).
Screenshots:
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Thanks:
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2nd post reserved just in case

[Q] How to change battery icon color?

Hi,
What should I do to change battery icon color from green to blue like this?
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My rom --> Xperia T ICS Rom V6.8 For Arc / Arc-S, Based on (4.0.4) 587
Thanks...

You have to download the SystemUI.apk that the rom uses, open it with 7zip, and go to res/drawable-hdpi and edit every picture that has 'stat_sys_battery' in it's name with paint or photoshop

Hi. The file u need to edit is system/app/SystemUI.apk. U have two options
- Decompile the file, make ur edits with any png editor, such as photoshop, gimp, etc and recompile. Replace the new file with the old one and give rw - r - r permissions
- Go to UOT Kitchen. There u have tons of different icons for statusbar. Make your choice. At the end you will be asked to upload some of the files of the rom you are using. It will provide you a flaseable zip. Flash it from recovery.
Hope it answers your doubt

Thank you both for your quick responses
I will try tomorrow...

[MOD][CM10.2][4.3.1] % symbol added near the battery icon

Hello guys!
I just want to share with you this little mod that i've made (big thanks to adi_aisiteru_reborn that linked me the tutorial)
As you can see in the picture, i've add the "%" symbol in the battery icon. It's not that much, just a little graphic mod, but here it is for all who want it.
hope you enjoy it
only compatible with alpha 4, when arsradu will update the ROM, i will update the systemui.apk too
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for the newbie XD: to install it
1) download my systemUI.apk
2) use a root browser (the best, in my opinion, is root explorer) and, first of all, move it in "/system" folder
3) here, change permission of my SystemUI.apk in "rw-r--r--"
4) "Important" make a backup of your old systemUI.apk (it is in "/system/app" folder)...for the backup just copy this systemui.apk in the external sd card, to avoid any errors
5) then, push my systemui.apk (please be sure that you have setted permission like i said) from "/system" in "/system/app".
6) Confirm the overwriting with "yes", reboot and that's it

[Q] Dual-pane layout for Android 5.x?

Though I've already sold my own N7 2013, I'd still put this thread here because this is one of the most popular tabs around here
So, as the title says, I'm thinking if it's possible to force the classic dual-pane layout in Android 5.x... Like this:
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It's already a shame Google removed Tablet UI in 4.4, yet in 5.x dual-pane is gone even for 10-inch tablets.
Back in Android 4.x, this can be done by decompiling framework-res (I used APKChanger back then, which has apktool 1.5.3 integrated), editing a bool value, saving and recompiling. I actually attempted this for 5.x too, but since apktool 1.5.3 doesn't support Android 5.x, I'm forced to use a bare apktool 2.0.x jar, which I am not so familiar with. I did all the steps just like what I'd do under 4.4, and all that welcomes me is a boot loop...
So, 1) is this even possible at all?
If yes, then 2) is there an easier way of doing this (e.g. an Xposed module)?
And 3) what could I have done wrong with my steps of using apktool - any alternatives?
Thanks in advance!