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Hey guys,
I was wondering, is it possible to change the highlights/options e.g. from green/orange to any other color, any help at all will be greatly appreciated
It is possible look in the framework-res.apk and change all the files (which is alot) with green/orange hilight to what ever color you want
cheers man, ill give it a shot
I am also interested in doing this. I hate the ugly orange highlights on the stock android roms. I'm running KaosFroyo v.31. How would I go into the framework-res.apk to edit it?
aaronbwells said:
I am also interested in doing this. I hate the ugly orange highlights on the stock android roms. I'm running KaosFroyo v.31. How would I go into the framework-res.apk to edit it?
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you can either:
1. use adb to pull it from your phone
2. look in the ROM zip and grab it from there
and when you finish editing you can adb push to your phone or use an update script.
the file sits in the system/framework folder on 2.1 ROMs
Is there a way to change the color of the status bar ? Maybe some kind of app ?
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yes there are many..
one of them is the search function
I'm gunna dredge this up because if you search "change status bar color" all you end up with is "show your home screen", a million threads on things with a title that has nothing to do with changing status bar colours and this thread.
How about being helpful for the new-to-android types that don't know what metamorph is and provide a link?
blakamin said:
I'm gunna dredge this up because if you search "change status bar color" all you end up with is "show your home screen", a million threads on things with a title that has nothing to do with changing status bar colours and this thread.
How about being helpful for the new-to-android types that don't know what metamorph is and provide a link?
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I used google and found a link fairly quick but since I'm new and I can't post a link, I guess your just going to need to search using this phrase "how to use metamorph XDA". It should be the first link...
Change statusbar_background.png in framework-res.apk and push it back to your phone in Recovery
Or create a metamorph for it
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I used google and found a link fairly quick but since I'm new and I can't post a link, I guess your just going to need to search using this phrase "how to use metamorph XDA". It should be the first link...
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Yeah, I've done it. I just meant that the reply (especially from someone with a donate button!) to the OP could be more helpful for people new to android.
Since it is possible to change the color of the status bar, is it also possible to change the color of the settings screen? This screen is white on black on my HTC evo (and I think other devices). I would like to change it to black on white or so. I searched a lot, but couldn't find any method how to do this. Thanks again for any ideas!
I guess it is not possible?
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palmdude said:
I guess it is not possible?
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it's all in the framework-res apk
palmdude said:
I guess it is not possible?
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the status bar is an image found in framework-res.apk /res/drawable-hdpi/
statusbar_background.png - status bar image. change it in photoshop to what you like. it's not a "color," so you can change the image to have a shadow, a design, whatever you like.
just keep in mind that if you make it transparent (like i did)...it may not work well with other apps on your phone (i.e. you'll see the apps background through the bar on top, not always a good thing!
dont confuse it with status_bar_background.png, which is the background file for your notification drawer.
UOT Kitchen: http://circle.glx.nl/
yer welcome
Many thanks! I will try to find this in the file you mentioned. Basically I will change that background with white.
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the status bar is an image found in framework-res.apk /res/drawable-hdpi/
statusbar_background.png - status bar image. change it in photoshop to what you like. it's not a "color," so you can change the image to have a shadow, a design, whatever you like.
just keep in mind that if you make it transparent (like i did)...it may not work well with other apps on your phone (i.e. you'll see the apps background through the bar on top, not always a good thing!
dont confuse it with status_bar_background.png, which is the background file for your notification drawer.
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To change the text colors, you must first find the correct xml file to what you wish to change.
Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
status_bar_latest_event_content.xml
status_bar_expanded.xml
status_bar.xml
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Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
Thanks guys! I haven't tried it yet, but this is exactly the answer I have looking for !!
Now I just need to find a few hours of free time to learn/do this compiling/decompiling stuff. But I am confident
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Wow I need to try this.
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Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
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In these files I can not find options for changing the color of hours.
LostEden said:
Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
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decompile or extract? apk manager has two options
NXUS said:
decompile or extract? apk manager has two options
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You have to decompile to be able to edit xml files. One of those three files mentioned to search for(status bar expand) causes my phone to boot loop when I edit it. Is it linked to some other file that must also be edited?
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Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
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Can someone please explain how to edit the colors in notepad++ with this method ?
Much thanks !!
Hi guys,
Wondering if someone can give me some clear directions how to add battery icons (knowing that the resource IDs of the images are not stored in public.xml - it doesn't exist in samsung's framework-res.apk) and how can I change text colors (basically replace black with white and vice versa) and where should I change these values.
Thanks a lot!
Common themers, I know you know, you just don't wanna share
Joking I would really like to start themeing as well and these are the only 2 issues that I have at the moment.
icezar1 said:
Common themers, I know you know, you just don't wanna share
Joking I would really like to start themeing as well and these are the only 2 issues that I have at the moment.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724778
Get apk manger.I'm trying to do this too.
Hm, I did, I de-compiled the apk but did not want to compile back. Probably the images are not Draw 9-patch-ed. However, I still need to find out how to change the text color...
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Hm, I did, I de-compiled the apk but did not want to compile back. Probably the images are not Draw 9-patch-ed. However, I still need to find out how to change the text color...
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find you find out before keep me updated, and i'll do the same.
icezar1 said:
Hi guys,
Wondering if someone can give me some clear directions how to add battery icons (knowing that the resource IDs of the images are not stored in public.xml - it doesn't exist in samsung's framework-res.apk) and how can I change text colors (basically replace black with white and vice versa) and where should I change these values.
Thanks a lot!
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You can change the battery icons in the framework-res.apk [look in the res/drawable hdpi/stat_sys_battery_x.png
and to change the text color: I was trying to figure that one out last week....From what I figured out you need to modify:
res/layout/status_bar_latest_event_content.xml
Which is found in your framework-res.apk aswell....Decomplie-edit-recomplie....
Good luck
what program are you using to edit your xml's?
chaosjh said:
what program are you using to edit your xml's?
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apk_manager_4.9 to decomplie-recomplie. Then use notepad to edit
i change icons and stuff in framework by just using 7zip. No need to decompile or sign, or any of that. Super easy. Not sure about changing text color, tho.
If your just wanting to do simple changes (no .xml edits)
You can use WinRar to open the framework-res.apk and find the *.png's you want to replace.
Then copy/paste the new images over the old ones inside of WinRar.
Close.. and install.
But thats for quick and dirty changes. For more intricate stuff - animations etc. that require *.xml edits - do what the above folks say
No way..
OK, just decompiled-added icons from other decompiled framework-recompiled, no xml edits-installed. Look is changed, battery icons now displaying fine but... force closes and restarts the shell in less than 20 secs...
yup try the winrar method - there is no decompiling.. just copies the images into the *.apk
And shouldn't have any FC's if you try that method.
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If your just wanting to do simple changes (no .xml edits)
You can use WinRar to open the framework-res.apk and find the *.png's you want to replace.
Then copy/paste the new images over the old ones inside of WinRar.
Close.. and install.
But thats for quick and dirty changes. For more intricate stuff - animations etc. that require *.xml edits - do what the above folks say
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Yeah i changed icon with winRar, and all kinds of crazy stuff happed. Loop boots,and Fc
Have you guys figured out the text color yet? If you haven't let me know what text you're trying to change and I'll write something up in a few hours when I get off work.
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fritzgerald said:
Have you guys figured out the text color yet? If you haven't let me know what text you're trying to change and I'll write something up in a few hours when I get off work.
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i have tried for to days now to get these android faces icon for the battery.I've use winRar and it worked good for a few hours, but when i used cwm to backup my system on reboot it boot loop. I got apk manger and everytime I try to compile the apk there is a error.Oh changing the text color would be cool too!
dfuse06 said:
i have tried for to days now to get these android faces icon for the battery.I've use winRar and it worked good for a few hours, but when i used cwm to backup my system on reboot it boot loop. I got apk manger and everytime I try to compile the apk there is a error.Oh changing the text color would be cool too!
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Shoot me a link to the icons you're trying to use. What ROM are you using(name & version). What text are you looking to change? There's not one global change to make all the text different I'll need to know what specifically you're trying to change.
I use the uot kitchen you get the icon on perception 7,but im on 8 now. I'm running perception 7 darknees 2.3 theme, and that is what i'm trying to get the icons on its the battery icon of the android smiley faces it is version j with white numbers. i'm going to look for a link for them.i have the framwork-res.apk with them in it.
When you recompile with APK Manager, a couple of things are very important to do:
1. Hit yes to "system app".
2. Hit yes to restoring the files:
-Open the "keep" folder and delete resources.arsc. Then delete anything you changed (if it's there).
3. Do NOT sign it.
It should work.
PuffinNugz said:
i change icons and stuff in framework by just using 7zip. No need to decompile or sign, or any of that. Super easy. Not sure about changing text color, tho.
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Do you just individually edit each icon? Cause I can't find a way to copy in a folder. I'm pulling the icons from the 2.3 framework, but i just want to copy over the drawable folders for now.
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Do you just individually edit each icon? Cause I can't find a way to copy in a folder. I'm pulling the icons from the 2.3 framework, but i just want to copy over the drawable folders for now.
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I just dragged the images from a particular themes framework and dropped them to the new one all within 7zip.
Hi i would like some help which would be nice from any Theme Creator or Dev because they will probably know where to look.
So can anyone tell me which files need to be changed to make the volume & brightness bars in quicksettings pulldown bar to change the bar color? i have changed the color via framework, system ui or htc res, rosie, settings files but.... not sure which files i changed in what location that did that?
Also which file do i need to locate to change the button pressed on the home screen? Cause i wanna get rid of the green sense look to my phone, my phone is looking pretty modded & i know how to use Photoshop to change PNGs & know how to mod APKs too.
Any help would be great i have tried the search bar on here & also in google but didnt get any results & to be honest i know people on XDA will know this.... thanks in advance
The progress bar color in quick settings is defined by this file: common_progress_full.9.png (in SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi)
Are you using a Gingerbread 2.3.5 or Sense 3.5 rom? If yes, the button press color in the homescreens can't be changed. At the moment all available tools fail with decoding the images.
In Sense 2.1, you have to edit Rosie.apk. For Sense 3 (+ GB 2.3.3 or .4), fusion.apk has to be edited with m10 tool.
I can give you more details if you want to.
Thanks
Thanks for that but i cant locate it in my system ui/res/drawable-hdpi? i tried looking in htc/rs/draw-hdpi too? cant find that common_progress_full.9.png? could you check again for me or if have time upload the file? i cant see why it would be missing though?
I havent had a chance to mess with the m10 editor? is it easy enough to use when editing the fusion.apk?
I love XDA.... its the best for phone modding & has many helpful members
sigurd_LU said:
The progress bar color in quick settings is defined by this file: common_progress_full.9.png (in SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi)
Are you using a Gingerbread 2.3.5 or Sense 3.5 rom? If yes, the button press color in the homescreens can't be changed. At the moment all available tools fail with decoding the images.
In Sense 2.1, you have to edit Rosie.apk. For Sense 3 (+ GB 2.3.3 or .4), fusion.apk has to be edited with m10 tool.
I can give you more details if you want to.
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I have changed the button press & also found the common_progress_full.9.png from another rom but if you or anyone else can post your common_progress_full.9.png (in SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi) so i can try there one cause the progress bar isnt looking normal? it looks mis-shapen? Thanks again
What Rom are you using? Could you upload your SystemUI, so I can take a look
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What Rom are you using? Could you upload your SystemUI, so I can take a look
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I am running LeeDroid 3.3.3 but with sense add-on & my own custom red or colored icons & look! I uploaded my Sys UI, take a look for me? but i dont think i it will work? it maybe something to do with the rosie? my bars in quick settings dont look solid any more, i can live with it though, pics attached.
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I am running LeeDroid 3.3.3 but with sense add-on & my own custom red or colored icons & look! I uploaded my Sys UI, take a look for me? but i dont think i it will work? it maybe something to do with the rosie? my bars in quick settings dont look solid any more, i can live with it though, pics attached.
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Your issue us a bad. 9.PNG it looks like you tried to edit it without decompiling the apk and running the new image threw the draw9patch tool
zelendel said:
Your issue us a bad. 9.PNG it looks like you tried to edit it without decompiling the apk and running the new image threw the draw9patch tool
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what would you recommend i do? is there a solution or is it stuck this way for good?
I have a similar problem for the common progress bar which im assuming is in framework. I have decompiled, changed images, recompiled but the images are still default green.
Im baffled...
Any theme guru out there to advise...?
Does anyone know which is the location. png for a change in the transparent dock that is rosie navi bar?
goran60 said:
Does anyone know which is the location. png for a change in the transparent dock that is rosie navi bar?
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be a little more specific on what your using(rom, sense version,etc.)
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be a little more specific on what your using(rom, sense version,etc.)
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He wants a fully transparent rosie for RCMix Runny. I have something for you Have a look in my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1291351
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He wants a fully transparent rosie for RCMix Runny. I have something for you Have a look in my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1291351
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Nice work!!! Please tell me how you got it to work on runny. I would love to include this in my mods.
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rayford85 said:
Nice work!!! Please tell me how you got it to work on runny. I would love to include this in my mods.
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You have to load the Rosie.apk with m10 editor, then decompile the Rosie_navbar.m10 file and change the following opacity values from 1 to 0.0099999998. If you set them to 0, pressing on the buttons will have no effect.
thanks for this
MarylandCookie said:
I have a similar problem for the common progress bar which im assuming is in framework. I have decompiled, changed images, recompiled but the images are still default green.
Im baffled...
Any theme guru out there to advise...?
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Do you mean the volume bars? if so just goto the UOT Kitchen & chage them in there, then flash them over your rom, or put the changes of your framework & system ui into your rom zip & flash your rom again?
goran60 said:
Does anyone know which is the location. png for a change in the transparent dock that is rosie navi bar?
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Look here for rosie modding - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210143
I have solved this thread problem if anyone has the same just change the common_music_progress_fill.9 this will change the volume bars in the status menu.
Hope this helps
MarylandCookie said:
I have a similar problem for the common progress bar which im assuming is in framework. I have decompiled, changed images, recompiled but the images are still default green.
Im baffled...
Any theme guru out there to advise...?
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Progress_horizontal.xml in the drawable folder of framework-res.apk has to be changed
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Progress_horizontal.xml in the drawable folder of framework-res.apk has to be changed
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Nice one... only just seen your message lol
Fixed it as above
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Here you will find various themes and mods for
Badseed Customs:Tranquil m8 RLS1 Rom
Done by Bad Sprout members
See Main thread for downloads
Updated 7-5-14
BadSeed Customs Splash Screens
(S-OFF and Firewater Hboot required)
How to flash .img - Place the .img you want in your adb/fastboot directory and use the commands below.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash splash1 splash.img
fastboot reboot
Tip: change splash.img to the name of the file you are going to flash...example fastboot flash splash1 batman.img
**Flash at your own risk I have flashed a few (Sprint device) and all worked for me**
Nice job, looks awesome.
sent from my wicked HTC One M8.
BD619 said:
You've been busy kc lol
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There are a few of the settings icons that are still white. System updates and bad seed tweaks come to mind. Thank you so much for this!
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There are a few of the settings icons that are still white. System updates and bad seed tweaks come to mind. Thank you so much for this!
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Can you get me a screenshot and I will check into it?
System Updates doesn't theme with the orange settings. Also when you toggle wifi, data, music, etc, they turn back to blue. Is that how it's suppose to be?
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System Updates doesn't theme with the orange settings. Also when you toggle wifi, data, music, etc, they turn back to blue. Is that how it's suppose to be?
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Yes, some will go back to the theme color (red,green, blue etc..) that you are using Because its controlled by the Rom Themes.
Looking into that System Updates icon.
Keyboards updated to recent HTC release
gunfromsako said:
System Updates doesn't theme with the orange settings. Also when you toggle wifi, data, music, etc, they turn back to blue. Is that how it's suppose to be?
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Updated, Added missing Icon
Do we still need the Firewater hboot or will the sunshine one work too?
Looks good,, where's the m7 love?
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Updated, Added missing Icon
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I was thinking of adding some of my own custom colors to the status bar icons. I have the systemui.apk sitting here decompiled in vts and I don't see any of the colored ones from the tweaks apk here. I'm guessing the tweaks apk just changes a value in the colors.xml so that all the status bar icons change or I might be totally off base here. Do you know what value is changed in order to change them all at once? That would save me tons of time. Thanks!
Edit: maybe if I would of decompiled the tweaks apk first I would of found them... Lol. Now I just need to figure out how to add my own entries...
Edit2: Ok maybe I didn't find them... ?
But I found the preview pngs
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I was thinking of adding some of my own custom colors to the status bar icons. I have the systemui.apk sitting here decompiled in vts and I don't see any of the colored ones from the tweaks apk here. I'm guessing the tweaks apk just changes a value in the colors.xml so that all the status bar icons change or I might be totally off base here. Do you know what value is changed in order to change them all at once? That would save me tons of time. Thanks!
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You cannot add them to the tweaks app, it would have to be done with a VR theme zip. You would have to color each png, Its not an xml edit.
I edited each icon for each color theme in the rom found in the link in the OP.
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You cannot add them to the tweaks app, it would have to be done with a VR theme zip. You would have to color each png, Its not an xml edit.
I edited each icon for each color theme in the rom found in the link in the OP.
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Yeah I got the settings icons down.... I was curious if there was a color code I could change somewhere for the status bar icons in the tweaks app. I'm guessing when you switch colors it either points to different pngs or to change a specific hex code in a xml somewhere. Again I could be wrong.
Edit: I should be more specific. I want to alter the green in here
So it switches to my green color which is brighter.
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Yeah I got the settings icons down.... I was curious if there was a color code I could change somewhere for the status bar icons in the tweaks app. I'm guessing when you switch colors it either points to different pngs or to change a specific hex code in a xml somewhere. Again I could be wrong.
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Completly different, but I wont give away secrets
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Completly different, but I wont give away secrets
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Aww... I'll keep digging and figure it out... It's got to be a simple xml edit as there are no pngs.
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Aww... I'll keep digging and figure it out... It's got to be a simple xml edit as there are no pngs.
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Sorry but its all png's,
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Sorry but its all png's,
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Well I found them... ? but I don't have access. And the icons don't change when I'm in airplane mode. ? i was hoping that it would of been easier but the script gave it away. Thanks though, I'll have to start editing tomorrow as this was driving me nuts... Lol.
Clocks
Added some Custom clock digits