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[Q] How to mod framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk

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...

icezar1 said:
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.

avgjoegeek said:
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.

TheEscapist said:
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.

[Q] Need to locate these files? Help please

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

sigurd_LU said:
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.

deanr1977 said:
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.)

rayford85 said:
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

sigurd_LU said:
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

sigurd_LU said:
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

[Q] How to remove Signal icon from statusbar?

Since I'm a proud owner of a Droid Bionic, I want to use my OG Droid as just a PDA. I'm using Sapphire 2.0 and the Signal strength icon on my status bar just annoying me like crazy. I've already disabled the cell radio, but how do I remove the icon from my status bar?
Thanks in advance!

I believe it has something to do with framework-res.apk
I would just look up how to change statusbar icons and change the icon to whatever color your statusbar is.
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pomeroythomas said:
I believe it has something to do with framework-res.apk
I would just look up how to change statusbar icons and change the icon to whatever color your statusbar is.
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Correct, the thing is that each time you change ROMs, you would have to remove the files. Just open framework-res in 7zip and extract the drawable-hdpi folder, view the files, delete the icons you want, and replace in framework-res.apk. Put framework-res.apk back into the ROM and reflash.

skadude66 said:
Correct, the thing is that each time you change ROMs, you would have to remove the files. Just open framework-res in 7zip and extract the drawable-hdpi folder, view the files, delete the icons you want, and replace in framework-res.apk. Put framework-res.apk back into the ROM and reflash.
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Could I just use Root explorer to open the APK and remove it from there?
EDIT: Ahaha, nope. Nevermind!
EDIT2: So I reflashed it and all went well, now, how can I make it so that the status icons fill in the void that it left? Now it's just an awkward space between the battery and sound icon.

Protocol 7 said:
Could I just use Root explorer to open the APK and remove it from there?
EDIT: Ahaha, nope. Nevermind!
EDIT2: So I reflashed it and all went well, now, how can I make it so that the status icons fill in the void that it left? Now it's just an awkward space between the battery and sound icon.
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That is probably done with some XML editing. I can't help you with that, it's beyond my extent of theming

skadude66 said:
That is probably done with some XML editing. I can't help you with that, it's beyond my extent of theming
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Alright then, many thanks though!

Protocol 7 said:
Could I just use Root explorer to open the APK and remove it from there?
EDIT: Ahaha, nope. Nevermind!
EDIT2: So I reflashed it and all went well, now, how can I make it so that the status icons fill in the void that it left? Now it's just an awkward space between the battery and sound icon.
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You should be able to ADB push so you don't have to reflash your ROM, but that specific framework-res.apk will only work with the ROM it came from in the beginning.
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Need Help with Editing XMLs

I've been looking around for a few hours now trying to figure out how to edit these xml files with no luck. I've found numerous tutorials but none of them seem to get me in the right direction. I can't get passed opening the files.
I've tried TextWrangler on my Mac and Notepad++ in Windows ... both give me a bunch of giberish.
I am able to see a few lines of txt like layout_height and textColor but there are no values listed to edit??? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong xml files?
Ultimately I'm trying to see if I can adjust the layout and txt color of the notification pulldown.
Any suggestions?

KaneOfMars said:
I've been looking around for a few hours now trying to figure out how to edit these xml files with no luck. I've found numerous tutorials but none of them seem to get me in the right direction. I can't get passed opening the files.
I've tried TextWrangler on my Mac and Notepad++ in Windows ... both give me a bunch of giberish.
I am able to see a few lines of txt like layout_height and textColor but there are no values listed to edit??? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong xml files?
Ultimately I'm trying to see if I can adjust the layout and txt color of the notification pulldown.
Any suggestions?
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When you go to extract the apk, just decompile, DO NOT extract. (If using apkmanager)
Then I use Notepad++ for any changes. Just remember to not extract the apk, just decompile it, then go into the projects folder and it will be in there.
What XML files are you trying to edit?

spc_hicks09 said:
When you go to extract the apk, just decompile, DO NOT extract. (If using apkmanager)
Then I use Notepad++ for any changes. Just remember to not extract the apk, just decompile it, then go into the projects folder and it will be in there.
What XML files are you trying to edit?
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What he said.
I will try to be on irc tonight if anyone wants any help with anything. I need to try to get things going myself lol!

mtmichaelson said:
What he said.
I will try to be on irc tonight if anyone wants any help with anything. I need to try to get things going myself lol!
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I only know that because YOU told me lol!

ah, I see now ... I extracted instead of decompiling. I'll give that a try.
I'm not sure which ones to edit ... I started with status_bar_expanded.xml
I want to see if I can adjust the size of the section with the toggles and change the color of the text.
Which brings up another question ... do I edit the ones in framework-res or lge-res? or both?

KaneOfMars said:
ah, I see now ... I extracted instead of decompiling. I'll give that a try.
I'm not sure which ones to edit ... I started with status_bar_expanded.xml
I want to see if I can adjust the size of the section with the toggles and change the color of the text.
Which brings up another question ... do I edit the ones in framework-res or lge-res? or both?
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I believe you can actually adjust the size of that by adjusting the size of the images. Try making the images wider, and leave the height the same, and it "should" shrink the images, and in turn shrink the bar.
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spc_hicks09 said:
I only know that because YOU told me lol!
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Lol, that's what I'm here for!
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mtmichaelson said:
I believe you can actually adjust the size of that by adjusting the size of the images. Try making the images wider, and leave the height the same, and it "should" shrink the images, and in turn shrink the bar.
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sweet, I'll try that first ... can't make heads or tales out of these xml files

KaneOfMars said:
sweet, I'll try that first ... can't make heads or tales out of these xml files
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Lol, they can be a bit daunting!
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spc_hicks09 said:
When you go to extract the apk, just decompile, DO NOT extract. (If using apkmanager)
Then I use Notepad++ for any changes. Just remember to not extract the apk, just decompile it, then go into the projects folder and it will be in there.
What XML files are you trying to edit?
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Thanks.. I have been looking for this answer also
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KaneOfMars said:
ah, I see now ... I extracted instead of decompiling. I'll give that a try.
I'm not sure which ones to edit ... I started with status_bar_expanded.xml
I want to see if I can adjust the size of the section with the toggles and change the color of the text.
Which brings up another question ... do I edit the ones in framework-res or lge-res? or both?
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I have been working on something myself and after several failed attempts I used UOT Kitchen, edited some files in both framework-res.apk, lge-res.apk,(using paint.net) added a wallpaper I found, installed an adw themed launcher I just have no freakin idea how to put everything in a zip to flash it in cwm. (I can add files and folders to a .zip, just need help with the scripts and all)
sent from my LG Revolt empowered by Fusion
Pics are what i have so far.. not planning on releasing this unless someone really wants it, just practicing on my own phone..

drt054 said:
I have been working on something myself and after several failed attempts I used UOT Kitchen, edited some files in both framework-res.apk, lge-res.apk,(using paint.net) added a wallpaper I found, installed an adw themed launcher I just have no freakin idea how to put everything in a zip to flash it in cwm. (I can add files and folders to a .zip, just need help with the scripts and all)
sent from my LG Revolt empowered by Fusion
Pics are what i have so far.. not planning on releasing this unless someone really wants it, just practicing on my own phone..
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Looks good! Come on irc tonight and I can help you with the cwm script, or send me a zip with the .apks that you edited, and I can make a zip for you.
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drt054 said:
I have been working on something myself and after several failed attempts I used UOT Kitchen, edited some files in both framework-res.apk, lge-res.apk,(using paint.net) added a wallpaper I found, installed an adw themed launcher I just have no freakin idea how to put everything in a zip to flash it in cwm. (I can add files and folders to a .zip, just need help with the scripts and all)
Pics are what i have so far.. not planning on releasing this unless someone really wants it, just practicing on my own phone..
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Looks good so far... How did you change the color of the app labels to red? Was that in UOT Kitchen?
As far as the update zip... I couldn't quite figure it out but I got it to work. There's probably an easier way, but i extracted a zip I downloaded from UOT and replaced the framework_res with my updated one. Then I used testsign.jar (requires java SDK) to sign the update.
I dont have access to the links I found for this, if someone else has a better way please let us know.
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device

KaneOfMars said:
Looks good so far... How did you change the color of the app labels to red? Was that in UOT Kitchen?
As far as the update zip... I couldn't quite figure it out but I got it to work. There's probably an easier way, but i extracted a zip I downloaded from UOT and replaced the framework_res with my updated one. Then I used testsign.jar (requires java SDK) to sign the update.
I dont have access to the links I found for this, if someone else has a better way please let us know.
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device
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You do not have to sign the zip for cwm.
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mtmichaelson said:
You do not have to sign the zip for cwm.
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SWEET! Thanks.
Also, here's a screenshot of what I was working on (I missed one )

Drt that looks really nice. I think you should release it the more people for development the better!!
I've Revolted have you?

KaneOfMars said:
SWEET! Thanks.
Also, here's a screenshot of what I was working on (I missed one )
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Try 33B5E5 for the color, it'll match better ;-) haven't been anywhere near home or my laptop, and won't be until Sunday... I like the tiny button idea a lot!
Revolting Revolution. Tapatalk.

Definitely want to release it, also I've already changed the color to match the theme but haven't had a chance to flash it yet
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device

I like the buttons for the notification page.
I've Revolted have you?

KaneOfMars said:
Looks good so far... How did you change the color of the app labels to red? Was that in UOT Kitchen?
As far as the update zip... I couldn't quite figure it out but I got it to work. There's probably an easier way, but i extracted a zip I downloaded from UOT and replaced the framework_res with my updated one. Then I used testsign.jar (requires java SDK) to sign the update.
I dont have access to the links I found for this, if someone else has a better way please let us know.
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device
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Thanks MT.. I will try to get on.. what site and channel? The app labels I can't take credit for. I installed adw launcher and a free red theme.. would have to look it up again. That takes care of the dock and app drawer and icons and labels. I guess you would have to install adw and the theme yourself to get the whole effect.
The notification pull down menu I edited in UOT except for the gps, bt, airplane ect was just MT's Revolt icons I just colored them red from green using paint.net. I want to change the top bar icons.. just have to find some I like. The battery mod was in UOT Kitchen.
I tried to set the wallpaper as "default_wallpaper" in lge-res.apk but after replacing the lge-res.apk in /system/framework it doesn't actually set the wallpaper after rebooting. Wonder if it would after flashing if that makes a difference? or would that be in the script? Or could I only do that if I were modding a entire ROM?
I will try to do something with adw launcher so I can call it my own but lacking time right now. Thanks for the help!!
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ICS Status bar color change?

Is there any way to change the status bar color in ICS on the NS4G from blue to whatever color u want? if so can some one kindly point me in the right direction? Thanks

Of course, this is Android.
You are only limited by your skills to do so.
Its in the framework. Just edit them. Then blah blah. Easy.
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^im sure that makes as much sense to the OP as much as its "easy" for u... -__-
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bearsblack said:
^im sure that makes as much sense to the OP as much as its "easy" for u... -__-
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If he knew how, he'd explain it, but the truth is that he's some 12yo kid who can't create/open a zip file yet claims to be a "developer".

I'll hook you up when I'm @ my computer. And it's not in framework-res, it's in SystemUI.apk
EDIT: What did you mean by statusbar color? Are you referring to the clock/date? If so, decompile your SystemUI.apk and go to /res/values/styles.xml
For the clock, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock
For the date, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Date
If you change your clock color your carrier color will change to the same
You want to change this line in both
Code:
android:textColor
Change it to whatever hex value you want. Must be proceeded by "ff" if you want the full value or if you want transparency you can put something like enter a value from 0-99, 0 being fully transparent
If your ROM has the power widget then you have to change the png's in SystemUI>res>drawable-hdpi>
Then after you make your changes recompile and if you use apktool to do that you need to sign it. I use an old version of apkmanager to sign it.

fergie716 said:
I'll hook you up when I'm @ my computer. And it's not in framework-res, it's in SystemUI.apk
EDIT: What did you mean by statusbar color? Are you referring to the clock/date? If so, decompile your SystemUI.apk and go to /res/values/styles.xml
For the clock, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock
For the date, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Date
If you change your clock color your carrier color will change to the same
You want to change this line in both
Code:
android:textColor
Change it to whatever hex value you want. Must be proceeded by "ff" if you want the full value or if you want transparency you can put something like enter a value from 0-99, 0 being fully transparent
If your ROM has the power widget then you have to change the png's in SystemUI>res>drawable-hdpi>
Then after you make your changes recompile and if you use apktool to do that you need to sign it. I use an old version of apkmanager to sign it.
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Thanks for the insight Fergie but houston we have a problem... i cant read it.. Im using Aosp v43 if it helps lol

JG96EVO said:
Thanks for the insight Fergie but houston we have a problem... i cant read it.. Im using Aosp v43 if it helps lol
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Did you decompile it or extract it? You need to use apktool or something similar to decompile. I have a guide on how to get apktool ready for ICS but you need to set up apktool 1st. There's plenty of guides out there for that, just Google it up
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Did you decompile it or extract it? You need to use apktool or something similar to decompile. I have a guide on how to get apktool ready for ICS but you need to set up apktool 1st. There's plenty of guides out there for that, just Google it up
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I googled how to decompile the systemui.apk but maybe im not understanding it clearly because i keep getting error messages.. do i use the computer and a command prompt? or terminal emulator? sorry for the questions.. im just kinda new to all this..

You need to use a computer to decompile the apk. As fergie said there are plenty if guides here on XDA and other places to learn how to use apktool or apk manager.
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And you must have SDK set up somewhere on you computer with the resources set up for android 4.0.3 at c:/user/apktool/framework
I'll attach what I'm using there. You can extract this into your user folder on you PC.