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Adding Wallpapers to Launcher.apk

First post so pls go easy on me.. am a android noob who just got his first G1 a few days back..
I wanted to add wallpapers to the "android wallpaper gallery" in my cyanogenmod v4.2.15.1 G1,
Here is what I did, what worked and what I need help with.
I read the the files are stored within Launcher.apk and hence files have to be added to that. So I used Metamorph to add jpg files with the wallaper_<name>.jpg and wallpaper_<name>_small_jpg to launcher.apk. The files were not visible in the android wallpaper gallery.
On the other hand if I renamed my new wallpaper to the same name as an existing one in launcher.apk (ex-wallpaper_bluedotgrid.jpg and wallpaper_bluedotgrid_small.jpg), the new wallapaper is visible..
So iwas wondering what other files I need to edit to ADD new wallpapers.. It quite limiting if i have to replace the existing ones with ones of my choice.
Any help appreciated..

You should mess with some xml inside the apk, but idk which one atm.
For this you may try Brut.all's apktool to decramble the binary xmls or just compile launcher from sources...

Well any how to or guides would be much appreciated.. I am new to xml coding also..

May I ask why you want to do this? If it is to retain the quality of the wallpapers you are adding, and avoid cropping them.. then there are alternative methods.. but if it is for more complicated reasons then nevermind.

I just like the "android wallpaper gallery" over setting a jpg as wallpaper from astro or file browser..
Metamorph seems great to add files to apk, so If i can find a way such that I can copy new jpgs into zip and metamorph it to get it into launcher.apk, it would be great..
EDIT: Seeing this thread has had 240+ views, maybe ppl would be interested in the replace wallpapers method that i used..
Here is guide posted by cloverdale..
tinylink(dot)com/?SkPYhdh1XA
Can i post links to other site here?

rnb89 said:
I just like the "android wallpaper gallery" over setting a jpg as wallpaper from astro or file browser..
Metamorph seems great to add files to apk, so If i can find a way such that I can copy new jpgs into zip and metamorph it to get it into launcher.apk, it would be great..
EDIT: Seeing this thread has had 240+ views, maybe ppl would be interested in the replace wallpapers method that i used..
Here is guide posted by cloverdale..
tinylink(dot)com/?SkPYhdh1XA
Can i post links to other site here?
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I'd just like to contribute that all of the roms\launcher.apk's I've pulled apart ALL use the replacement method; I have yet to see a rom that has custom wallpapers and does not replace stock ones.

jcarrz1 said:
I'd just like to contribute that all of the roms\launcher.apk's I've pulled apart ALL use the replacement method; I have yet to see a rom that has custom wallpapers and does not replace stock ones.
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Well Cyanogen's Launcher.apk has wallpaper named wallpaper_prash_cm_girls.jpg
That definitely isn't a default one replaced.. he added it in..

rnb89 said:
Well Cyanogen's Launcher.apk has wallpaper named wallpaper_prash_cm_girls.jpg
That definitely isn't a default one replaced.. he added it in..
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Yeah I've seen at least a few that have a large catalog of available wallpapers through the launcher, Cyanogen (as stated above) and Marks theme launcher are two that come to mind right away.

You have to recompile from source. The wallpaper list is defined in an array within the source code I think...
id matches file name...

You could try opening launcher.apk with apktool and editing res/values-mdpi/arrays.xml and making it something like
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<resources>
<string-array name="wallpapers">
<item>wallpaper1</item>
<item>wallpaper2</item>
<item>wallpaper3</item>
<item>wallpaper4</item>
<item>wallpaper5</item>
<item>wallpaper6</item>
</string-array>
</resources>

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Where is a Rom's default wallpaper stored?

I want to extract the stock wallpaper that came with a certain rom. Where in the rom would I be able to find it?

These are possible places to look:
-Framework-res.apk(extract the apk)-->/drawables folders
-Launcher.apk(extract apk)
-Rosie.apk(sense rom)
-(Theme name)Lightshow.apk,nature.apk,etc(MtSlide rom)

im new to the whole rom thing but i was under the impression my phone was going to look exactly like the pictures i saw of the rom ha. guess not.

irod87 said:
I want to extract the stock wallpaper that came with a certain rom. Where in the rom would I be able to find it?
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framework-res.apk
res-->drawable-->default_wallpaper.jpg

Its in framework-res.apk you can extract the apk using 7zip.
pull the framework-res.apk from /system/framework off of the phone.
Once its extracted look in res/drawable-hdpi the name of the file is default_wallpaper.jpg

This rom works great, however when I try to change the Homescreen wallpaper and select a wallpaper from astro file manager, I get FC every time. If I use the built in wallpapers, it works.

golfslicer said:
This rom works great, however when I try to change the Homescreen wallpaper and select a wallpaper from astro file manager, I get FC every time. If I use the built in wallpapers, it works.
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WHAT ROM? Maybe you should post in the thread of the ROM you're using, just in case that's part of the issue.
Instead of resurrecting a dead thread. No offense, but come on.

wrongly posted... nothing specific for htc droid eris, so deleted...

haha wrong thread

Is there a way to replace the default wallpaper in the apk? Every time the UI crashes I keep having to look at this crappy blue and purple wallpaper.

vijer said:
Is there a way to replace the default wallpaper in the apk? Every time the UI crashes I keep having to look at this crappy blue and purple wallpaper.
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Sounds like you should be able to according to post # 5 above.

[Q] wallpaper location

does anybody know where wallpapers are stored in the sgs system. a couple of times I've installed themes or apps that come with really good wallpapers but I can't find them to save them.
any help would be apprieciated

frankatboy said:
does anybody know where wallpapers are stored in the sgs system. a couple of times I've installed themes or apps that come with really good wallpapers but I can't find them to save them.
any help would be apprieciated
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try the framework-res.apk in system\framework
NOT sure it gets unpacked anywhere

The default wallpaper for themes, are stored in the framework-res.apk as silashack mentioned. You can open this file with 7z or something similar and the wallpaper is located in res/drawable/default_wallpaper and res/drawable-hdpi/default_wallpaper or res/drawable-hdpi-v4/default_wallpaper
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Does anyone have the 2 blue wallpaper images that come with launcher pro? I can't find them anywhere and only managed to get it while on the lite bluesky theme. I don't want to add them theme again as I'm running darkys rom and it is super quick. If anyone could post the files I would be most grateful!

System/Wallpaper on some .
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[Q] Port Gingerbread Animations to CyanogenMod 7

Hey Guys,
I have been running CyanogenMod 7 on my Milestone for a while now, and I love it! But I do think it could do with a little bit more of eye candy. So I was wondering, is there anyway to port the gingerbread window animations to CyanogenMod?
I have tried a few Metamorph tricks, but wasn't successful. I also heard about an app called AnimMod which is supposed to do this, but I cant try it out as I am not allowed to buy paid apps in my country. So, I would be glad if anyone posted a link to a working procedure for changing the window animations.

All windows animations are in the framework-res.apk under the res/anim folder.
You can replace those with the GB animation files and apply again. Please note that you need to replace only those that are there in both the framework files.
[email protected]

Thanks for the answer.
Where can I find the gingerbread animation files? I dont have the gingerbread ROM, so would it be possible to download the files from some place.
Also, I am curious to know, why weren't these animations implemented in the CyanogenMod in the first place. I would have thought most people would appreciate the better animations of Gingerbread.
Edit: I just watched a walkthrough, and it seems that the animations in CyanogenMod are the same as those in Gingerbread. Still, it would be nice to know where I can find some new animation files

Wow I forgot that I put this together.
I named it FlyIn_FlipOut because I combined the Flying animation with the Flip Animation.
I actually spent alot of time on it pinpointing specific things which was a pain in the ass.
Anyway, it's attached.
I hope that somebody thinks that it's neat

I have attached the animation xml files for the following animation effects.
Flip
Fold
Flying
Bounce
Blur
FroyoMOD ( animations found in Luca's FroyoMOD )
All you need to do is to copy it into the folder that i mentioned in the previous post and apply it again.

Thanks Guys.
I need some more info on how to do this thing properly:
1. Where is the framework-res.apk located? I found one in the system/ framework folder but it is named as framerwork-res-mot.apk.
2. How do i change the files? and finally how do i install the apk.
In short, it would be great if you could post the steps to modify CyanogenMod to incorporate the new animations.
@zeppelinrox: Good thing you came across this post then.

Anim mod is an easy way, i use it all the time
note\ require root and busy box installed
Goodluck

Good app. Does what I wanted.
I wud still like to try out zeppelinrox's version of the animation. So could someone pls post how I could do that.

hearts king101 said:
Anim mod is an easy way, i use it all the time
note\ require root and busy box installed
Goodluck
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Isn't anim mod a paid app? Please don't post download links of paid apps.

uptheironsrafi said:
Good app. Does what I wanted.
I wud still like to try out zeppelinrox's version of the animation. So could someone pls post how I could do that.
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Download the theme updater flashable template zip file from here.
Download and extract the contents of the zip file provided by Zeppe to your desktop.
Your framework-res.apk is in your /system/framework folder. Using 7zip or winzip, open framework-res.apk and replace the animation files in the /res/anim folder.
Copy the framework-res.apk into the /system/framework folder of the theme updater template zip file. Copy the template zip file into openrecovery/updates folder and apply in AOR after wiping dalvik/cache.

sileshn said:
Isn't anim mod a paid app? Please don't post download links of paid apps.
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I'm sorry
By the way, Can I get CM7 screen on and off animation work on stock rom ?????

Thanks, but you have not removed the app link.
Regarding screen on/off animation, not possible. Its a feature of GB and not easy to port to froyo.
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sileshn said:
Thanks, but you have not removed the app link.
Regarding screen on/off animation, not possible. Its a feature of GB and not easy to port to froyo.
[email protected]
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Thanx for the answer
Regarding app > Removed
Sorry Again

Thanks for all the help man. Appreciate it a lot...

How to reduce the font in the lockscreen clock???

Hello everyone, I was wondering how shrink the character clock and date on the lock screen ... Can someone explain what to change?
I have the original version 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
I'll post a picture. I edited with Paint to understand the idea.
Who can help me?

Is there anyone could answer at my question?

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dnasalentino91 said:
Is there anyone could answer at my question?
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Simple answer, I think no one knows on our forum. See if someone did it with some more popular phone. Like S2, S3... If it is done there, it should be possible for our phone. It need some modding, change in some xml if it is even possible.
I think you should find xml for lockscreen in framework-res.apk, and see if there is possibility for font size change. And after that there is question is there way to put it in place where you put it in picture.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance I9070

So should I do a search in the sections dedicated to Galaxy SII and Galaxy SIII?

dnasalentino91 said:
So should I do a search in the sections dedicated to Galaxy SII and Galaxy SIII?
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You should search all over xda, for GB TouchWiz modification of that lockscreen. And if you find it, you can't use that, our framework need to be moded like that.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance I9070

it should be in /system/framework/framework-res.apk; unzip it, go into drawable-hdpi, edit files "zzz_unlock_clock_[number].png" to suit your taste, push it into zip, rename to .apk, push to system, change permissions to 644 and reboot

adamuadamu said:
it should be in /system/framework/framework-res.apk; unzip it, go into drawable-hdpi, edit files "zzz_unlock_clock_[number].png" to suit your taste, push it into zip, rename to .apk, push to system, change permissions to 644 and reboot
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How do unzip a file .apk?

(On your PC) Just use WinZip or 7zip to open the APK file.... Go to your destination folder.. Drag and drop it on where ever you want... Open it.. Make the changes... And put the folder back in... Therefore replacing the original one..
Note that this can be done only for replacing normal PNG or JPEG files.. For editing anything else you will have to decompile the apk and do it
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adamuadamu said:
it should be in /system/framework/framework-res.apk; unzip it, go into drawable-hdpi, edit files "zzz_unlock_clock_[number].png" to suit your taste, push it into zip, rename to .apk, push to system, change permissions to 644 and reboot
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Thanks for the answer but now it appears so

Please use a Transparent PNG file and the white background should disappear
I think you just resized the original PNG file using something like MS Paint.... Just use Microsoft Office Picture Manager or anything similar for this...
Or use the software tool Fast Stone Image Resizer (sorry I forgot the exact name) for Windows.... Its pretty simple to use..
Its better if you still have the original backup of the original framework-res.apk... Because you can't use your new PNG files as you might need Photoshop or any advanced photo editing software to remove that white background.....
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Sami Kabir said:
Please use a Transparent PNG file and the white background should disappear
I think you just resized the original PNG file using something like MS Paint.... Just use Microsoft Office Picture Manager or anything similar for this...
Or use the software tool Fast Stone Image Resizer (sorry I forgot the exact name) for Windows.... Its pretty simple to use..
Its better if you still have the original backup of the original framework-res.apk... Because you can't use your new PNG files as you might need Photoshop or any advanced photo editing software to remove that white background.....
Sent from your Phone using the XDA Developer's app
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I just resized the original file ... She says that instead of resize with "Paint" I have to do with other software specific to that type of change?

Photoshop, Gimp... Save it in transparent png.
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@OP: I'm a dude.... I'm a "he"
As I told you before; to only resize your PNG files use Fast stone Image resizer... (google it!!) And for any advanced image editing use GIMP or Pinta (if you find GIMP hard to use)
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Sami Kabir said:
@OP: I'm a dude.... I'm a "he"
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Oh my god! Sorryyyyyy!!!! I'm using Google Traslator and this sometimes confuses the words