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Hi all!
I'm new at this, but I'd like to learn how I download a normal ROM, and then change the icons and background images, add and remove programs, change the language etc.
I will not go in and change the very advanced stuff.
I've already downloaded this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625971
I do not know if it is correct (or latest), and what more I need. But the easiest might be to go into an already completed the ROM and then just adjust what I have mentioned above.
Hoping for constructive answers
Sincerely,
PS! I've already downloaded and tried different ROMs, so I know how I am doing just that.
VistaX said:
Hi all!
I'm new at this, but I'd like to learn how I download a normal ROM, and then change the icons and background images, add and remove programs, change the language etc.
I will not go in and change the very advanced stuff.
I've already downloaded this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625971
I do not know if it is correct (or latest), and what more I need. But the easiest might be to go into an already completed the ROM and then just adjust what I have mentioned above.
Hoping for constructive answers
Sincerely,
PS! I've already downloaded and tried different ROMs, so I know how I am doing just that.
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What if you try Mondilv ROM kitchen. His kitchen is on the latest official ROM based and works fine. I based my private ROM on his work.
Thanks for the answer.
I'm downloading it now for testing and to try to find out how to edit it myself.
But what's the newest 6.5.3 (or 6.6) kitchen?
VistaX said:
Thanks for the answer.
I'm downloading it now for testing and to try to find out how to edit it myself.
But what's the newest 6.5.3 (or 6.6) kitchen?
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The kitchens are the same, it depends what ROM is used as a base. As far as I know, there is no kitchen shared with 6.5.3 ROM, you will have to do it by yourself. The SYS and XIP files for 6.5.3 are somewhere here in the forum available, EXT and OEM can be found as well.
I've looked at this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LEUx4wEk4&translated=1 but I can't find a program that looks like that. Which program is it that I need to use? I've tried NBHUtil, but that doesn't seemed to be the right one...
I'm actually just gonna do what I was saying in the first post, and when I manage to do it, I will experiment further.
VistaX said:
I've looked at this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LEUx4wEk4&translated=1 but I can't find a program that looks like that. Which program is it that I need to use? I've tried NBHUtil, but that doesn't seemed to be the right one...
I'm actually just gonna do what I was saying in the first post, and when I manage to do it, I will experiment further.
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Search for Ervius Visual Kitchen or EVK, and you will find it.
Available as well on my mirror in the kitchen folder. Check my signature for the link.
I think I just give up all these OEM, EXT, MsXIP files, etc.
But is it possible for me to get into the "windows" folder on the ROM I use? I would like to change such as icon images, erase and install other programs and may change the language (which is not very important, but had been fine), etc.
I see that I can get into the "windows" folder on your mobile, but it takes so long to sit there to puzzle. It is easier through the laptop, with mice and larger screen.
Thank you for following up this thread, BeeGee_Tokyo
VistaX said:
I think I just give up all these OEM, EXT, MsXIP files, etc.
But is it possible for me to get into the "windows" folder on the ROM I use? I would like to change such as icon images, erase and install other programs and may change the language (which is not very important, but had been fine), etc.
I see that I can get into the "windows" folder on your mobile, but it takes so long to sit there to puzzle. It is easier through the laptop, with mice and larger screen.
Thank you for following up this thread, BeeGee_Tokyo
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You can use a file explorer like Total Commander or Resco File Explorer on your device to overwrite or delete files in the Windows folder. However, as long as you do not know what the files that you are deleting are doing, the device might hang afterwards and you have to do a hard reset.
If you want to change icons/pictures of the Sense (aka Manila aka TouchFlo) you can use a tool named Manila Editor.
If you want to change other icons/pictures, they are sometimes in DLL files. Usually you cannot replace them, because they are "in use" by Windows.
Back again to the kitchen, you can find the kitchen that you saw in the youtube movie prepared with a ROM for Topaz here in the forum.
I published my kitchen, check my thread.
Don't worry, even the ROM has a Japanese name, it is based on an English WM6.5 ROM. Not that advanced as Dutty, Mondilv, Iljanok, Patensas, Aman, ......... ROMs, but stable and good for daily use.
PM me if you have specific questions on the kitchen.
Now I'm downloading mondilv's kitchen v.4.1.
That's 6.5, and in english language. Do anyone know where I can find a ROM that runs WM6.5.3 that I can use as ROM-base? (ex. the newest official ROM on htcpedia?)
A summary so far:
1. I have dumped this ROM and have it as a base; http://htcpedia.com/official_norwagian_rom_update_for_touch_diamond2/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html?page=1 (0414 = norwegian language)
2. Downloaded all three .zip files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5310417&postcount=344) and using the build 23518 in SYS, EXT and ROM folders.
3. Disabled some of the programs I do not want (although I do not quite understand what all programs do, of course I understand that YouTube is YouTube, etc. but ...)
4. Set page pool to 20 (no idea what this means but have seen that it is most common: P)
So some questions:
5. Why is there not a automatically "device id"? What is this?
6. How do I add programs (eg Skype, mySpot)? Can I add these. Cab files into the EXT folder?
7. If I want to remove various tones, images, icons of the programs, how can I do this?
So a few questions about Ervius Visual bebe's kitchen v.1.8.2:
8. What is LZX Compression?
9. What is OLD style ROM?
Would've been nice if someone could help me
Is there anyone that can help me with these few questions?
VistaX said:
A summary so far:
1. I have dumped this ROM and have it as a base; http://htcpedia.com/official_norwagian_rom_update_for_touch_diamond2/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html?page=1 (0414 = norwegian language)
2. Downloaded all three .zip files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5310417&postcount=344) and using the build 23518 in SYS, EXT and ROM folders.
3. Disabled some of the programs I do not want (although I do not quite understand what all programs do, of course I understand that YouTube is YouTube, etc. but ...)
4. Set page pool to 20 (no idea what this means but have seen that it is most common: P)
So some questions:
5. Why is there not a automatically "device id"? What is this?
6. How do I add programs (eg Skype, mySpot)? Can I add these. Cab files into the EXT folder?
7. If I want to remove various tones, images, icons of the programs, how can I do this?
So a few questions about Ervius Visual bebe's kitchen v.1.8.2:
8. What is LZX Compression?
9. What is OLD style ROM?
Would've been nice if someone could help me
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5. Not sure what this error is.
6. To add programs you must find the OEM package and add it to the Ext folder, cabs will not install from the kitchen.
7. I would search the kitchen for .wav, .mp3, .jpg, .png, .gif etc. to for items to customize. make sure they are exactly as they were before you replaced them as far as resolution, filenames, etc.
Icons and manila are more indepth so it is best to find a theme package that suites your tastes. I strongly suggest looking into max Manila as and OEM package.
8. LZX compression is a file compressor that reduces the overall size of the ROM. it can cause issues but it is always good to try it.
9. Old style ROM, I believe this is to use old style packages and normally would not be used.
Ok, thanks for answering
Point 5 is critical, because I can't save or create a ROM without a device id.
Does anybody know why or how I can get it?
5 : I have in my EV Kitchen TOPA10000
6 : cab to oem to ext
prdic said:
5 : I have in my EV Kitchen TOPA10000
6 : cab to oem to ext
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Thanks for the link
The problem with the device id is that it doesen't show/make an id automatically, and I can't wright anything there so it's kind of difficult do make a device id. And as I mentioned before, I can't save or create a ROM without the id.
Is there anyone that can help me how to get a device id?
Is it because the base I'm using?
go to KITCHEN FOLDER/ROM and there is file info.txt, I have got in that file this text
Topaz
DPI_192
dpi_192_resh_480_resv_800
MODEL:TOPA10000
CHUNK:64
perhaps this is what you need, can't help you better because my laptop is broken at the moment
prdic said:
go to KITCHEN FOLDER/ROM and there is file info.txt, I have got in that file this text
Topaz
DPI_192
dpi_192_resh_480_resv_800
MODEL:TOPA10000
CHUNK:64
perhaps this is what you need, can't help you better because my laptop is broken at the moment
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I have exactly the same:
TOPAZ
DPI_192
dpi_192_resh_480_resv_800
MODEL:TOPA10000
CHUNK:64
what kitchen do you use, i have BeeGee's 3.5 kitchen as a base and everything works well, maybe some file in your kitchen is incorrect
prdic said:
what kitchen do you use, i have BeeGee's 3.5 kitchen as a base and everything works well, maybe some file in your kitchen is incorrect
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I have this:
1. I have dumped this ROM and have it as a base; http://htcpedia.com/official_norwagi...om.html?page=1 (0414 = norwegian language)
2. Downloaded all three .zip files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=344) and using the build 23518 in SYS, EXT and ROM folders.
But when you're using that kitchen, are you having WM6.5.3?
What I want is to remove Manila, set norwegian language, have WM6.5.3 (not 6.5) and add/remove some programs and ringtones/wallpapers.
Where can I get BeeGee's kitchen? Just to try it...
I have JI6 (unofficial froyo) version of Captivate (i897)...
I like to theme the notification bar (Transparent, icons, etc.) without any ROM.
I have tried Cognition ROM, but random shutdown was killing me...
So, anyone know how?
by SDK/ADB, root manager, metromorph, Odin, or whatever you can do - THAT WORKS!!!
peurocs4 said:
I have JI6 (unofficial froyo) version of Captivate (i897)...
I like to theme the notification bar (Transparent, icons, etc.) without any ROM.
I have tried Cognition ROM, but random shutdown was killing me...
So, anyone know how?
by SDK/ADB, root manager, metromorph, Odin, or whatever you can do - THAT WORKS!!!
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It depends on what you want and where you want it. Certain changes require changes to the xml codebehind and some do not. It is not as easy as it may seem for the average user.
You have to use winrar to open the theme or rom you are using.go to the twframework-res.apk.open that DO NOT UN ZIP ANYTHING!! then look for status bar background.9 drag and drop onto desk top or folder whatever then edit in photoshop or whatever you have and put back save and put it back in the folder.If I can get by a computer today there is thread out the will tell you do to do it that is big help.I you have some problems I can do some editing for you but would have to wait until I get home I am out of town.oh and when you put the edit status backgroung.9 back into the zip file make sure it is stored and compressed
Sent from my SGH-T959D using XDA App
Along this same line of questioning........
All I want to do is remove the transparency from the notification drop down in my current rom / theme. Is there a single value in an xml file to adjust this feature?
It's a .png that you'll need to change the opacity of.
Sent from my Captivate.
dfuse06 said:
You have to use winrar to open the theme or rom you are using.go to the twframework-res.apk.open that DO NOT UN ZIP ANYTHING!! then look for status bar background.9 drag and drop onto desk top or folder whatever then edit in photoshop or whatever you have and put back save and put it back in the folder.If I can get by a computer today there is thread out the will tell you do to do it that is big help.I you have some problems I can do some editing for you but would have to wait until I get home I am out of town.oh and when you put the edit status backgroung.9 back into the zip file make sure it is stored and compressed
Sent from my SGH-T959D using XDA App
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Thank you...
I will see if it works...
And please help me if I have more questions to ask you :-D
peurocs4 said:
Thank you...
I will see if it works...
And please help me if I have more questions to ask you :-D
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no problem you can also pull one out for another rom
here is a good thread to help with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812541
dfuse06 said:
here is a good thread to help with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812541
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Thanks for the thread been looking for something like that but someone psoted somethign saying that you had to use a cpativate rom for it because the i9000 roms have different file types in them
Now there is theme kitchen, upload a apk and you can apply themes. Then after some time, you get a new apk in a cwm flashable zip.
Edit, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990829
Hi, I've searched thoroughly through this and other forums, but this topic doesn't seem to interest many people...and even when there are questions, answers are often imprecise and evasive.
I'd like to know how to modify the toggle buttons in my statusbar. I want to remove the orientation switch (who uses it, seriously?), and add (for a total of 6 buttons), toggle data and 2G/3G switch...is that possible? Yes it is, it's Android
But how to do it? Is there a guide or even some files ready for flashing? I'd like to get rid of Extended Controls once and for all...
Thanks in advance, looking forward for an answer
Unfortunately it's not possible to edit those buttons on the Stock LG ROM.
remczar69 said:
Unfortunately it's not possible to edit those buttons on the Stock LG ROM.
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Another good reason to switch to a cooked ROM
Anyway, can you post anything you are willing to (links to guides, files...) for doing this on other ROMs? And maybe a list of ROMs that allow this operation (or, at least, the characteristic they need to have, for example a certain kernel or other stuff).
Thanks in advance
I know for sure that CM 7 has that possibility. I use CM7 it is pretty stable for me.
it it possible to hide the buttons?
(using modaco r19)
thx
lixeira said:
it it possible to hide the buttons?
(using modaco r19)
thx
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cook rom without buttons, you can choose in kitchen
75markus said:
cook rom without buttons, you can choose in kitchen
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i know ... dont have modaco premium account
you can use apk manager to decompile the framework-res.apk file
then modify a file called status_bar_expanded.xml (found in /res/layout)
then compile it
i have made the edits to the files, but i cant get it do compile again
(attached the xml file, rename the file back to .xml)
Mjuksel said:
you can use apk manager to decompile the framework-res.apk file
then modify a file called status_bar_expanded.xml (found in /res/layout)
then compile it
i have made the edits to the files, but i cant get it do compile again
(attached the xml file, rename the file back to .xml)
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Not that skilled yet still learning ... but thanks
i'm not that skilled either so don't mind it
i just can't get it to recompile
Is it possible to make your own HTC skins/themes and if yes how exactly?
Thanks in advance.
Incredible2011 said:
Is it possible to make your own HTC skins/themes and if yes how exactly?
Thanks in advance.
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I haven't tried editing sense themes since.. FOREVER ago, since things like the htc hero / sapphire / dream "were in"
What I did back then was open up the rom file you download, and in it you'll see a bunch of stuff and go into system\app\ and modify to your liking!
I just took a quick look at a sense rom and it appears that "rosie.apk" is still there. IF things haven't changed as much.. that Should be your main launcher.
So what youcould do is open that via winrar and extract images and stuff out.. then edit it!
Other things like the status bar, should be in framework-res.apk (which should be in framework instead of /apps/)
I've only modded my themes using roms from aosp or vanilla so I don't nkow sense too well.. However this should give you a basic understanding! and the more you wanna edit, the more .apk files you wanna open! good luck
On a similar note, I am trying to modify android with customised sounds (lock/unlock/key press etc) and having some issues.
I have directly tried to place the .ogg files into the following path within android itself using droid explorer but that didnt seem to work.
The path i have been placing it is within the following:
...\system\media\audio\ui
Has anyone managed to successfully do this either with a working rom or pre flashing, in which case could give me some pointers on how to do this?
Thanks
am using go desktop...
Is there any tutorial on how to change the icons on notification bar for sensation xl android 4.0.3 sense 3.6, such as changing the battery icon, wifi, signal, etc...
I've been searching for it for along time and haven't found one:crying: . If any kindhearted folks in here knows how to do the trick please show me how or at least lead me to the right thread / forum.
Im currently using Insanely cool sense by the way.
thanks!
prhalfnathan said:
Is there any tutorial on how to change the icons on notification bar for sensation xl android 4.0.3 sense 3.6, such as changing the battery icon, wifi, signal, etc...
I've been searching for it for along time and haven't found one:crying: . If any kindhearted folks in here knows how to do the trick please show me how or at least lead me to the right thread / forum.
Im currently using Insanely cool sense by the way.
thanks!
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There are some mods in themes and apps, and there are 2 ways to mod battery icon, wifi, signal etc.
The easy way is ti make a flashable zip from the uot kitchen. There are many tutorials all over the internet how to work with the kitchen.
The advanced way is to manually edit framework-res.apk that can be found in system/framework/. Here are also more options to work with, personally i use an archiver (WinRAR), and folders, i copy all the contents from the framework-res.apk in some folder named how do i want.
In that folder i make all the changes i want to make, battery and other icons, xml and other things, after that, i copy all the contents back in the framework-res.apk, and make a flashable zip, the flashable zip can be scavanged from other flashable zips so you don't need to know what i actually does, only edit the flashable zip in the same way, for example you can download the battery mod provided by me here and just change the framework-res.apk inside the zip and flash it
Hope this helps.
Lexmazter said:
There are some mods in themes and apps, and there are 2 ways to mod battery icon, wifi, signal etc.
The easy way is ti make a flashable zip from the uot kitchen. There are many tutorials all over the internet how to work with the kitchen.
The advanced way is to manually edit framework-res.apk that can be found in system/framework/. Here are also more options to work with, personally i use an archiver (WinRAR), and folders, i copy all the contents from the framework-res.apk in some folder named how do i want.
In that folder i make all the changes i want to make, battery and other icons, xml and other things, after that, i copy all the contents back in the framework-res.apk, and make a flashable zip, the flashable zip can be scavanged from other flashable zips so you don't need to know what i actually does, only edit the flashable zip in the same way, for example you can download the battery mod provided by me here and just change the framework-res.apk inside the zip and flash it
Hope this helps.
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Thanks man! i got your point. I was able to change the battery icon, sync icon but i tried to look for the .png file for network icon and wifi but i can't seem to find it in framework-res.apk. I think were both using the same ROM if im not mistaken.
Actually i change things directly inside the ROM drag and drop method using 7zip and after editing things i reflash the ROM again. Im still learning things and with the guidance from the XDA developer team i hope to learn more. Can you enlighten me this one .
Thanks for your quick response!
prhalfnathan said:
Thanks man! i got your point. I was able to change the battery icon, sync icon but i tried to look for the .png file for network icon and wifi but i can't seem to find it in framework-res.apk. I think were both using the same ROM if im not mistaken.
Actually i change things directly inside the ROM drag and drop method using 7zip and after editing things i reflash the ROM again. Im still learning things and with the guidance from the XDA developer team i hope to learn more. Can you enlighten me this one .
Thanks for your quick response!
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Note that some notification icons and other icons can also be found in system>app>SistemUI.apk
Check there, there should be the missing icons you need.
Yes, you can do it your way, by flashing the ROM again with your changes made, but it takes more time, it is recommended to flash only what you need and i recommend using a more light .zip, like an existing theme or app flashable .zip, i gave you in the other post the example of the battery mod, you can take that .zip and add the needed folders into the system folder inside the zip and the files inside the respective folders, in this way you flash only what you need, and that .zip can be used to flash different apps or themes. (some apps require specific permissions and those need to be manually added, but this is another story, you can always set permissions using a root browser/explorer).
Hope this helps
Lexmazter said:
Note that some notification icons and other icons can also be found in system>app>SistemUI.apk
Check there, there should be the missing icons you need.
Yes, you can do it your way, by flashing the ROM again with your changes made, but it takes more time, it is recommended to flash only what you need and i recommend using a more light .zip, like an existing theme or app flashable .zip, i gave you in the other post the example of the battery mod, you can take that .zip and add the needed folders into the system folder inside the zip and the files inside the respective folders, in this way you flash only what you need, and that .zip can be used to flash different apps or themes. (some apps require specific permissions and those need to be manually added, but this is another story, you can always set permissions using a root browser/explorer).
Hope this helps
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Thats a really helpful tip! I'll try to check in the the folder you've mentioned, i haven't thought of that one (totally noob:crying::crying
I will also try to do the method you've been using seems its way more simpler and faster. Thanks a lot bro! I really appreciate the guidance!!!
Cheers!!!
prhalfnathan said:
Thats a really helpful tip! I'll try to check in the the folder you've mentioned, i haven't thought of that one (totally noob:crying::crying
I will also try to do the method you've been using seems its way more simpler and faster. Thanks a lot bro! I really appreciate the guidance!!!
Cheers!!!
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No prob, everyone needs to start form somewhere, and what better place to start than xda developers?