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[DISCONTINUED] TRANSPARENT Genie Widget from Android 4.1 JB (BLUE AND MIUI COLORS!)

Hello, guys!
I managed to mod an application to have a transparent background and it worked just fine, so I decided to share it with you.
This is the new News and Weather Widget from Google that works on Froyo and above on every ROM and every device. It has some new features such as displaying more information on the weather by clicking on the weather icon within the app (as you can see in the first picture) and a cool cerulean highlight effect when pressing on the widget.
Since 1.3.11 from Jelly Bean, it was updated to improve freshness and power consumption.
*UPDATE*
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Updated GenieWidget to 1.3.11 from Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Now you can choose between 2 glow colors when pressing on the widget on the home screen: ORIGINAL BLUE or MIUI ORANGE!
Thanks to c3k for providing the Jelly Bean apk and to YOU FOR DOWNLOADING IT MORE THAN 10000 TIMES! I started sharing it just for fun, how could I've ever expected it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
*INSTRUCTIONS*​
Uninstall any previous version, if any (if it's a system apk, remove it using Root Explorer or any equivalent apk);
Download the version you desire (BLUE glow or MIUI glow);
Push it to /system/app with adb, or just copy it to your sdcard and install it as a regular apk;
Enjoy!
*TROUBLESHOOTING*​
Having troubles or force closes? Please, remember that this is just a mod, I'm not the author of the original apk, so make sure your problems are coming from my mods *only* before asking! If you can't see anything wrong with an original GenieWidget version, please uninstall GenieWidget, reboot to recovery, clear caches, reboot and try installing it again.
*CHANGELOG*​
11-15-2011: Initial mod from ICS 4.0.0;
02-07-2012: Updated mod to 1.3.04, from ICS 4.0.3 which now includes ICS themed tabs and minor graphical changes overall. It also supports HD resolutions (e.g. Galaxy Nexus);
07-23-2012: Updated to 1.3.11 from JB 4.1; added MIUI variant; removed ICS versions.
06-15-2016: Discontinuing project since Google stopped supporting GenieWidget.

Thanks Works Great!!

thanks downloading it now im trying to make my miui ics build to look like ics as much as i can

Apsterdam said:
thanks downloading it now im trying to make my miui ics build to look like ics as much as i can
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That's great!

Widget work, but app does't.
CyanogenMod 7.1.0 - Galaxy S

skomaroh said:
Widget work, but app does't.
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Did you have a previous GenieWidget? Uninstall it and install it again, it should work!

Works great for me! He he, Thanks.

thunderteaser said:
Did you have a previous GenieWidget? Uninstall it and install it again, it should work!
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I made this, but result isn't change. Widget works, and app when starts - crash.
UPD: This isn't bug of this app, this is bug of cyanogemod. Because the same error in some another app, that connect to internet (Beautifull Widget - when search theme, etc)

thanks! looks great.

Hi im running onecosmic's port of ics on my i9000.
I couldnt find any options to set my widgets to transparent.
So im wondering if its ok for me to install this apk, assuming this apk was meant for froyo and gingerbread.
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Ive mistaken this for an ability to make all the widgets in ics to go transparent.
Is there a way to do this??
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

Never mind. Im using go launchrr with transparent widgets.
Sent from my Ics beast

skmlau said:
Never mind. Im using go launchrr with transparent widgets.
Sent from my Ics beast
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me too! thanks, though!

. 1 thing tho. This go launcher ex is a bit slower than regular ics launcher, zeam and adw launcher.
It would be awesome if i could edit the ics launcher to have all transparent widgets.
Sent from my ics powered beast

skmlau said:
Ive mistaken this for an ability to make all the widgets in ics to go transparent.
Is there a way to do this??
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I'm really sorry, but there is no easy way. Happy news is you can get many transparent apps/widgets mods in this thread.

Sorry, I saw this too late!
skmlau said:
It would be awesome if i could edit the ics launcher to have all transparent widgets.
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That would simplify everyone's life, but backgrounds are built-in in the apks and need to be edited and 9patched, or decompiled, edited, recompiled and signed again. That's no job for a launcher, unfortunately.

*sigh*
But thanks for the link and comments
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

I'm trying to install the transparent version on my Galaxy Nexus with Astro. Looks like the existing has to be uninstalled. How do I uninstall as astro can't do it and when I try to uninstall with App Mgr it wont do it?

Nailerdog said:
I'm trying to install the transparent version on my Galaxy Nexus with Astro. Looks like the existing has to be uninstalled. How do I uninstall as astro can't do it and when I try to uninstall with App Mgr it wont do it?
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If that's a system apk, you can't just uninstall it. You have to remove it manually: use Root Explorer or any equivalent app and make sure /system is set as R/W. You'll find that in /system/app.

It is a system App.
Sounds like I need to root first, install root explorer, find and remove it and then install the transparent APK?

Nailerdog said:
It is a system App.
Sounds like I need to root first, install root explorer, find and remove it and then install the transparent APK?
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Indeed. I thought you were already rooted, sorry.

[APP / THEME] Inverted Jelly Bean Google Apps / Black & Blue

Hi everybody,
OP UPDATED :
I just wanted to share these beautifull Inverted Black and Blue Apps. I'm only a messenger here, and had the kind authorisation and support of NCANDIANO to post these here for everybody. Please thank him, and most important, go show your love on ROMDROIDHACKS Forum, which is really great !
I didn't made these, so I'll take no credits. Please thank NCandiano, and ROMDROIDHACKS :
Original Thread here : http://romdroidhacks.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15-twistedx-theme/
The amazing TWISTED(X) Theme, made by NCANDIANO, will only work with KILLROMS , but as he's a real Gentleman, he made separate inverted apps only package, for us to use with all other Roms (should work on all J.B ROMS.)
What you'll find (Quoted from Twisted(X) Thread) :
Inverted (Black and Blue) GApps & Extras:
TwistedAppsOnly: http://db.tt/DX8nht1F (Contains for your pleasure: Updated Contacts, Calendar, Gmail, MMS, and Keyboard, Google Now, Email, Calculator, Google Talk, Phonesky(market))(This pack can be used with any 4.1.1 Roms. Google Now may have to be installed seperately, however.)
Flashable App-Zips: For your convenience. In the event you'd like to sample one or two flavors, this is the menu. Have at it.
Gmail: http://db.tt/1veBVDpY
Calendar: http://db.tt/nOxUy7b4
Contacts: http://db.tt/ezCjuaxC
MMS: http://db.tt/dXKhhsf2 (This is the Mms from KillRom, with QuickText)
Keyboard: http://db.tt/VbXsfbbI
GoogleNow: http://db.tt/jDLqcwM0 (You need to be on the updated Google Search from the market for this to work. See disclaimer above regarding if it doesn't take on the first flash!)
GoogleTalk: http://db.tt/waeB0yuJ
Email: http://db.tt/rJ4R5xbd
Calculator: http://db.tt/sYd5V5o6
Market(Phonesky): http://db.tt/H2T9fhVz
FOR BETTER AND NICER AND BIGGER SCREENSHOTS, WELL GO TO : http://romdroidhacks.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15-twistedx-theme/
I particularly advise using these apps with the wonderful RASBEANJELLY ROM, which is already all Black and Blue : http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/?rom=rasbeanjelly&device=maguro
OR of course using the Original Theme with KILLROMS : http://romdroidhacks.com/forums/
Instructions for flashable zip : wipe cache and dalvik, flash and reboot.
If you want to revert to stock apps...then you'll have to flash again your Rom after having performed a cache and dalvik wipe.
Usual Disclamer : I'm not responsible for the damages that these could eventually cause to you phone. I suppose you're grown-up people, so you don't need me to hold your hand...blah, blah,.......BUT these apps should not harm your phone if you follow instructions...

Yay... Looking good.
Thanks for sharing.
Would it be possible for me to edit the text (e.g in Gmail) to white?

volapyk said:
Yay... Looking good.
Thanks for sharing.
Would it be possible for me to edit the text (e.g in Gmail) to white?
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I'm just sharing mate, and won't change anything to it, sorry.
You can talk with NCandiano though on DroidHive Forum, he's a nice guy, and maybe he would help, don't know....

kptnk said:
I'm just sharing mate, and won't change anything to it, sorry.
You can talk with NCandiano though on DroidHive Forum, he's a nice guy, and maybe he would help, don't know....
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Thanks, I realize you're just sharing, but was wondering if someone knew how to change the color myself. Anyway thanks for posting.

volapyk said:
Thanks, I realize you're just sharing, but was wondering if someone knew how to change the color myself. Anyway thanks for posting.
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You're welcome ! I just thought these were very nice....so...

kptnk said:
You're welcome ! I just thought these were very nice....so...
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They are indeed.

Thanks for your contribution .

john9 said:
Thanks for your contribution .
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My pleasure

Perfect. Thanks for sharing!!
Sent from my BAMF Nexus

Has anyone managed to install the quicksearch inverted app? I tried both installing it as a normal apk file and moving it to system/app/ after removing velvet.apk (which should be the normal app) but in the first case I get an error message saying it's not a valid apk file and in the second case it doesn't pop up anywhere in my installed apps list after rebooting the device. Thank you.

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Has anyone managed to install the quicksearch inverted app? I tried both installing it as a normal apk file and moving it to system/app/ after removing velvet.apk (which should be the normal app) but in the first case I get an error message saying it's not a valid apk file and in the second case it doesn't pop up anywhere in my installed apps list after rebooting the device. Thank you.
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That's strange....
Try this one and report ; you don't need to delete first the old one, just put the new one in system/app folder, it will override it, and the phone will reboot.

kptnk said:
That's strange....
Try this one and report ; you don't need to delete first the old one, just put the new one in system/app folder, it will override it, and the phone will reboot.
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Oh, that's must be why then. I had moved out of the /system/app folder the original velvet.apk in my attempts. Now even if I move it back to the app folder, the stock google search app won't appear in the apps list no matter what. I guess I have to flash gapps again and then follow your procedure.

waallen said:
Oh, that's must be why then. I had moved out of the /system/app folder the original velvet.apk in my attempts. Now even if I move it back to the app folder, the stock google search app won't appear in the apps list no matter what. I guess I have to flash gapps again and then follow your procedure.
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Yes, i think deleting first the file must "disturb" the system somehow...
Try with the Quicksearchbox in OP, and if it doesn't work, then try the Velvet one.

Instead of deleting or moving the original files. Just rename them. Then it's easy to undo the changes.
Remember to check that permissions are set.

waallen said:
Has anyone managed to install the quicksearch inverted app? I tried both installing it as a normal apk file and moving it to system/app/ after removing velvet.apk (which should be the normal app) but in the first case I get an error message saying it's not a valid apk file and in the second case it doesn't pop up anywhere in my installed apps list after rebooting the device. Thank you.
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Link me to the ROM you're running. That apk is a ***** with different ROMs mostly because its new. I'll build a working velvet for you later tonight and post by tomorrow.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

NCandiano said:
Link me to the ROM you're running. That apk is a ***** with different ROMs mostly because its new. I'll build a working velvet for you later tonight and post by tomorrow.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
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I am using the 9th August release of rascarlo ROM (http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/?rom=rasbeanjelly&device=maguro)! That's very kind of you!
volapyk said:
Instead of deleting or moving the original files. Just rename them. Then it's easy to undo the changes.
Remember to check that permissions are set.
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You are right, I should've just renamed it. That was my bad, I thought that following the rootzwiki inverted gmail client installation procedure would work with those apk as well (mount /system for W permissions as root, delete /system/app/gmail.apk and then install the custom gmail.apk as a normal apk file).
For the record's sake, I've tried flashing latest gapps but I couldn't manage to make google search pop again. Maybe I should just do a clean flash of the rom again and try with the correct procedure.

What's strange is that i'm using too Rasjellybean 9th Aug , and i installed this without any issue.
So volapyk is right , this could be a permission problem.
Vaalen , have you tried the velvet apk too ?
And before reflashing default gapps , have you wipe cache and dalvik ?

Flashable Zips- Black Velvet Forthcoming
I added the apks into flashable zips. They're generic zip flashers they'll work in any recovery. Just wipe cache/dalvik and flash. It's not always just the name with the QSB apk, so I'm going to put together a Velvet.apk when I get home later, in the meantime these should make for easier installs for those who don't want to be messing around in the system/app folder. I'm PMing you the links because XDA won't let me link (not enough posts,) If you would update the OP I'd appreciate it.
**Black and blue UI, Framework, and Inverted Notifications Shade are only supported at the HIVE for Axiom ROMs at the moment.
Enjoy your JellyBean!

OP is updated with your flashable zip NCandiano, again a huge thank to you. As i said i just wanted to use these apps on other roms, and pulled these from your beautiful PZ Theme, and with your permission posted here.
But i didn't think you'd come and offer us even better ! That's great mate ! You deserve your own thread for your own work buddy ! I'm just a user who appreciate and share your work.

Flashed MMS apk and gmail apk. MMS apk works great except when you click a thread on the main screen the area you click doesn't highlight. Is this how it should be? Also gmail apk only screen that is dark is the main home screen. When you click to read an email it is white. Normal as well? Thanks!

[Q] [APP REQUEST] Inverted Google Search version 2.1.12.516912 (new release)

I'm not sure if I'm in the right forum but I'm hoping someone would be able to assist.
I'm using the inverted GAPPS from Team Baked and they are awesome. However, the new Google Now + Search was just released (version 2.1.12.516912) and I cannot install the update. Does anyone have the new inverted Google Search?
Thanks in advance
--Javier

chewybang said:
I'm not sure if I'm in the right forum but I'm hoping someone would be able to assist.
I'm using the inverted GAPPS from Team Baked and they are awesome. However, the new Google Now + Search was just released (version 2.1.12.516912) and I cannot install the update. Does anyone have the new inverted Google Search?
Thanks in advance
--Javier
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Gunthermic just posted an inverted Google Now on RootzWiki. It's themed to match his Dark Horse port for Nexus Evolution ROM but works fine for me. I had problems in the past w/ Google Now FC'g when trying to actually use it, so I uninstalled it as a system app and reinstalled it as a user app, w/o probs.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/35804-go...5-inverted-darkhorse-style-brandnew-10312012/

Excellent, gonna give this a try. Thanks for the heads up!
EDIT: Tried it and it works. I had to rename my original quicksearchbox.apk from the System/App folder, then moved the downloaded apk using Root Keeper to the System/Media folder first, change permissions, then move it to the System/App folder. A little convoluted but it worked.
The purple on this theme is not my favorite but it will do.
Thanks again!

[MOD] [App] Google Play Store 4.0.27 with Multi DPI Mod

Google Play Store 4.0.27 with Multiple DPI Mod for your Flashing
Credit goes to :
1. @tazlooney89 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227911 for [APP] NEW Google Play Store 4.0.27 + Inverted MOD + Multi DPI
2. @MyLifeRocks10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839871 for the previous versions
I pulled out the Phonesky.apk from the @tazlooney89's package (since the flashing the default package did not update Google Play to 4.0.27, as it flashes it to the location /preload/symlink/system/app) and replaced it in the Zip file for the previous version from @MyLifeRocks10's zip version.
If this has helped you, hit THANKS
Cheers!!!

Where I can change the DPI for the store?
Thank you..

vergaril said:
Where I can change the DPI for the store?
Thank you..
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To change the DPI you should be rooted and need to make the changes to the build.prop file.
1. Open Root Explorer or any other file manager with root access
2. Goto /system
3. Open build.prop file
4. Edit the value for "ro.sf.lcd_density" to any value of your choice 320 is default for Galaxy Nexus [Mine is set to 280]
You can also achieve this by using app from Google Play like LCD Density Modder etc...
If this has helped you, hit Thanks.

This works great on my i9000 running Helly Bean! Thanks! :good:

Updated OP with Google Play Store 4.0.27 Multi DPI version

Provided zip has 2 Phonesky.apk files inside..
??

LorD ClockaN said:
Provided zip has 2 Phonesky.apk files inside..
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That's strange, I have checked and it contains only one zip. Are they both in the system/app/ or any other location?

Just flash it as any mod with wiping cache/dalvik ?

@tarekh020 Just flash...no wiping required...

freezer2000 said:
@tarekh020 Just flash...no wiping required...
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I just flashed this through twrp and now google play just wont connect lol
Now going to attempt to wipe dalvic and cache
Now i tried flashing my old google store back and cant connect at all lol. Looking like a full reflash

Korvan30 said:
I just flashed this through twrp and now google play just wont connect lol
Now going to attempt to wipe dalvic and cache
Now i tried flashing my old google store back and cant connect at all lol. Looking like a full reflash
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@Korvan30 This is really strange, it could be really something unrelated... Try the latest 4.1.6 version of the Play Store and see if you still face the challenge connecting.

Will try that once I find a good download ty
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Unfortunately, Google Play Store Has Stopped

Hi,
since a few days now every time I want to run Play Store i gets " Unfortunately, Google Play Store Has Stopped" :/
I've tried clearing cache and data - no luck, force stop - no luck; downgrade - it worked and I had stock version of Play Store (uhm, odd feeling seeing that version ) but after a short while (i guess it auto-updated itsefl?) the issue returned and I'm again unable to access Play Store :/
Any idea what's happening? Possible (different solutions)?

If your running a theme, try returning to stock theme.
Otherwise you may need to flash an older play store.APK zip in recovery
GL

that was it - yay! it works again! thanks a million!
tho - bollocks as the system theme is a bit so-so - prefere Thyrus Black... would update to it fix the issue with play store?

.wojtek said:
that was it - yay! it works again! thanks a million!
tho - bollocks as the system theme is a bit so-so - prefere Thyrus Black... would update to it fix the issue with play store?
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Glad I found this thread. Using same theme. Got same problem. Thanks!
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what rom and kernel do you use?