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Help w/ Clear Lockscreen

So I've found all the files that pertain to the lockscreen on a 2.1 sense build save for one: the little black background that goes behind the notifications (missed call, new message, etc.) I'd simply like to make it a little shorter so that it doesn't reach all the way up to the time. Does anyone know what this file is called and where it's located?
Thanks.

Gregalous said:
So I've found all the files that pertain to the lockscreen on a 2.1 sense build save for one: the little black background that goes behind the notifications (missed call, new message, etc.) I'd simply like to make it a little shorter so that it doesn't reach all the way up to the time. Does anyone know what this file is called and where it's located?
Thanks.
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I believe you are talking about this one "\system\app\HtcLockScreen.apk" under "\res\drawable-mdpi\lockscreen_topedge.png"

bud1i9ht said:
I believe you are talking about this one "\system\app\HtcLockScreen.apk" under "\res\drawable-mdpi\lockscreen_topedge.png"
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where is this?
\res\drawable-mdpi\lockscreen_topedge.png

Inside the HtcLockScreen.apk

White Notification Bar and Vanilla Highlights for xtrROM 4.5.2

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything adverse that might happen to your phone as a result of using my files. This is a very low risk operation, but you still perform this at your own risk.
CREDITS:
zach.xtr for his awesome xtrROM
.mak for the Espresso lock screen PNGs pulled from zenEXP
Android SDK (source of vanilla PNG files)
*All PNGs were optimized after pulling them from source*
This guide will give an even more vanilla look to xtrROM for those who like the orange highlights and white notification bar. Additionally, I have included the Espresso lockscreen (refer to screenshot) in a modified com.htc.resources.apk file. The lockscreen will still remain transparent, I just chose to use a wallpaper, so the screenshot doesn't show the transparent one. Most everything will have the highlights changed to the stock orange color, save a few things in the HTC-specific apps.
Before you do anything, make a NAND backup and/or make a backup of the files being pushed in this tutorial before pushing the ones I have provided. I have not tested this on another phone, as I only have the one that I performed this mod on, but I can't think of a reason it shouldn't work on another phone.
This was performed with xtrROM v 4.5.2. This may not work on previous versions.
Perform the following steps using ADB:
1. Push framework-res.apk, services.jar, and com.htc.resources.apk as follows:
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
adb push services.jar /system/framework/services.jar
adb push com.htc.resources.apk /system/framework/com.htc.resources.apk
NOTE: You *MUST* push the services.jar file if you want the clock to appear black on the white notification bar. Otherwise, it will remain white against a white background. Not very appealing, imo.
2. Your phone will soft reboot - this is normal. If you want, you can just force a hard reboot with:
Code:
adb reboot
YOUR PHONE MAY TAKE A LONG TIME TO BOOT. THIS IS NORMAL. If it takes an exorbitant amount of time (say 7 - 10 mins.), then it's probably safe to call it a failure. As long as your boot animation hasn't restarted or frozen, don't give up hope.
As pointed out by adrenalinerush12 and jadesdan, you must push com.htc.resources.apk if you want all the notification bar icons to appear white, since the stock HTC file overrides them in framework-res.apk. This means you will also get the Espresso lock screen (which, in my personal opinion, is the best-looking lock screen), but if somebody REALLY likes the boring grey "boomerang" bar, I suppose I can cook one up. Let me know.
com.htc.resources.apk Download:
HTML:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IYU0T72P
framework-res.apk Download: Link down - file uploaded to this thread below.
services.jar Download: Link down - file uploaded to this thread below. VERY IMPORTANT: the file is named services.zip at the bottom because XDA doesn't let me upload .jar files , SO make sure to rename it to "services.jar" BEFORE you push the file to your phone.

The reason why I installed 2.1 is so I can have Sense with a black notification bar. Oh well, some people might actually like this. Nice work!

This looks awsome! I love the XTR roms but couldn't stand the black bar.....
The framework and services.jar links are down
EDIT: I should have read the word "temporarily" a little closer.

Freakin SWEET! I love the speed of xtrROM, just didn't like the green highlights and black notification bar. This is perfect for me. Thanks a bunch.

jadesdan said:
This looks awsome! I love the XTR roms but couldn't stand the black bar.....
The framework and services.jar links are down
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Yeah, you're right, they are down. Damn you, Megaupload!!! I think those two files might be under the XDA 8 MB limit...I'll try and upload them directly.
EDIT: OK, framework-res.apk and services.jar (as services.zip) are uploaded directly to XDA for your downloading pleasure. I don't know what Megaupload's problem is right now. Make sure to rename "services.zip" to "services.jar" - I made a little note of it near the bottom of my OP.

That's odd, because it wasn't down for me. It let me download them just a few minutes ago.

adrenalinerush12 said:
That's odd, because it wasn't down for me. It let me download them just a few minutes ago.
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Yeah, I don't know why Megaupload does that. I've had it happen a few times before, and it's never consistent. Anyway, let me know how it works out for you. I haven't officially heard whether it has worked for anybody, so I'm excited to hear back!

Okay, when I pushed both framework-res.apk and services.jar, this is what I get:
Don't know what the issue is, but I pushed it twice to make sure. Still does the same thing.

I've tried both with the MegaUpload files and also the ones linked here, but this is what I get. I've even tried wiping Dalvik and all, but this is the best I can do. You can tell that it's taking, but I think there might be some icons missing.

adrenalinerush12 said:
Okay, when I pushed both framework-res.apk and services.jar, this is what I get:
Don't know what the issue is, but I pushed it twice to make sure. Still does the same thing.
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Hmmm, actually now I remember that some of the PNGs in framework-res.apk are overridden in the com.htc.resources.apk. I didn't think it was so many, though. Try pushing the com.htc.resources.apk, too. If you don't want the espresso lock screen, I can always change it for you later, but I just want to see if that fixes the notification bar icons.

Yup. That fixed it! I actually deleted HtcLockScreen.apk because I like the stock horizontal slide one anyways. Thanks a bunch man.

adrenalinerush12 said:
Yup. That fixed it! I actually deleted HtcLockScreen.apk because I like the stock horizontal slide one anyways. Thanks a bunch man.
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Hell yes! I was worried that I'd screwed something up. I can be a bit absent-minded sometimes. I'll update the tutorial. Thanks to you and jadesdan for testing!

No problem, but it seems that the notification bar clear button is black.. and so is the text, which makes it difficult to read. Not a huge deal, but. And icons such as a new text message with the stock app are still messed up looking. (With black as the background).

adrenalinerush12 said:
No problem, but it seems that the notification bar clear button is black.. and so is the text, which makes it difficult to read. Not a huge deal, but. And icons such as a new text message with the stock app are still messed up looking. (With black as the background).
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Download and push the new services.jar (services.zip at the bottom of the thread) to fix the black "clear" button. I actually just fixed that last night - took a lot of fishing around to find out how to do it. I know the stock htc apps still have their original look in the noti bar - I didn't want to take the time to change them. Haha, maybe in the future.

Oh, and when my 3G icon changes to 1X to send a text, it goes back to the black icon. Then changes right back to the right 3G one.

i am trying to apply this to xtrSENSE. i've got the white bar working, but the services.jar part is doing nothing. do i have to extract anything or just simply rename it? i have renamed it, but it says not found or something to that effect. i do understand that this may not work due to the fact that this is slightly different than xtrROM with rosie and whatnot.

malpracti said:
i am trying to apply this to xtrSENSE. i've got the white bar working, but the services.jar part is doing nothing. do i have to extract anything or just simply rename it? i have renamed it, but it says not found or something to that effect. i do understand that this may not work due to the fact that this is slightly different than xtrROM with rosie and whatnot.
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Cool, so framework-res.apk pushed successfully. You shouldn't extract anything from services.zip, just rename it to services.jar and push it. There are modifications to the smali code in services.jar, rather than just swapping out PNGs, so it's somewhat likely that it won't work. It's very picky - one thing out of place, and it doesn't boot. I've learned that the hard way.

May I ask what you are using for the Sense like clock/weather and the icons? They are pretty cool.

jeffgman said:
May I ask what you are using for the Sense like clock/weather and the icons? They are pretty cool.
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For sure. The clock/weather widget is called "Fancy Widget". It's no longer on the market because the developers received a cease and desist order from HTC (can't imagine why ). Anyway, just google "fancy widget 1.3.0", and I guarantee you'll find it. I wouldn't have a problem uploading it, but some people might take issue since it's now a black market item. Whatev.
By the icons, do you mean the widgets that I have under the weather/clock widget? Those are all by curvefish and free in the market. Just search "curvefish". And if you're referring to the smiley face messaging icon I have, it's because I found a modified vanilla mms apk on a forum (can't stand HTC's slow as hell excuse for a text messaging program). Since that's open source, I've attached it to the post if you want it. Just be sure to delete HTC's mms, or you'll get some weird behavior.

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For sure. The clock/weather widget is called "Fancy Widget". It's no longer on the market because the developers received a cease and desist order from HTC (can't imagine why ). Anyway, just google "fancy widget 1.3.0", and I guarantee you'll find it. I wouldn't have a problem uploading it, but some people might take issue since it's now a black market item. Whatev.
By the icons, do you mean the widgets that I have under the weather/clock widget? Those are all by curvefish and free in the market. Just search "curvefish". And if you're referring to the smiley face messaging icon I have, it's because I found a modified vanilla mms apk on a forum (can't stand HTC's slow as hell excuse for a text messaging program). Since that's open source, I've attached it to the post if you want it. Just be sure to delete HTC's mms, or you'll get some weird behavior.
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Great, thank you for the information. I have heard of Fancy Widgets, just never used it. I have purchased Beautiful Widgets and used it a little bit. I have searched for a theme that resembles the Sense one but have not found it yet.
I am currently using xtrSENSE so I have the Sense UI. Once Zach updates xtrROM I am going to install that and go back to launcher pro and beautiful widgets for my homescreen.

Just cant find it.....

Ive been searching and searching but just cant find the background for the music bar on the notifications pulldown so I can change it, see screenshots
Anyone know where it is??
EDIT: I have noticed that the same background is used when in a call behind the call in the notifications pull down so that means that it cant be music specific so it must be in framework-res or com.htc.resources but I have searched and just cant find it :-(

What a coincidence... just sent you pm with this...
Did you checked if this is the topround_v1.9.png in HtcMusic\res\drawable-hdpi ?
Edit: Or check the topround_v3.9.png in the com.htc.resources\res\drawable-hdpi

kalagas said:
What a coincidence... just sent you pm with this...
Did you checked if this is the topround_v1.9.png in HtcMusic\res\drawable-hdpi ?
Edit: Or check the topround_v3.9.png in the com.htc.resources\res\drawable-hdpi
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Nope its not them......

common_transport_play_rest.9.png in com.htc.resources\res\drawable-hdpi???
edit: or common_slide_bar.9.png in com.htc.resources\res\drawable-hdpi???

kalagas said:
common_transport_play_rest.9.png in com.htc.resources\res\drawable-hdpi???
edit: or common_slide_bar.9.png in com.htc.resources\res\drawable-hdpi???
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it cant be that one, if you look at my image in first post its purple.....
EDIT: actually its doesnt look purple at all, maybe i was tired earlier lol, its a weird grey color and also it is 1 solid color

It's not purple for sure...
Have you tried to change any icons i have told you???
I believe it's on of them...

kalagas said:
It's not purple for sure...
Have you tried to change any icons i have told you???
I believe it's on of them...
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I have tried them all and its none of them :-(

I think i found it
status.png in HtcStreamPlayer\res\drawable-hdpi

kalagas said:
I think i found it
status.png in HtcStreamPlayer\res\drawable-hdpi
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It looked promising but its still not it :-(

Please someone must of found this?
It is very easy to find in other roms just a simple png in tw-framework :-(

I have noticed that the same background is used when in a call behind the call in the notifications pull down so that means that it cant be music specific so it must be in framework-res or com.htc.resources but I have searched and just cant find it :-(

bumping for possible solution???

I never took care for that one so far, since it looks fine to me, but you can try the following procedure, since it seems an RGB value, not a png.
1. Make a screenshot
2. Sample the RGB color code in Photoshop
3. go to first xml folder like layout in com.htc.resources and mark all xml and open all of these at the same time in Notepad++
4. Search all files for the sampled RGB value
5. Repeat this folder by folder until you find an entry, that makes sense

he_stheone64 said:
I never took care for that one so far, since it looks fine to me, but you can try the following procedure, since it seems an RGB value, not a png.
1. Make a screenshot
2. Sample the RGB color code in Photoshop
3. go to first xml folder like layout in com.htc.resources and mark all xml and open all of these at the same time in Notepad++
4. Search all files for the sampled RGB value
5. Repeat this folder by folder until you find an entry, that makes sense
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Notepad++ has a nice feature that allows you to search through all files in a folder. (Search menu -> "Find in Files" or something like that) With this it should be quite easy to find.

I tried that method and came up with 292c31
I decompiled com.htc.resources, framework and system ui and I found some instances in colors xml and one in drawables but changing all of them didnt work so it must be somewhere else or maybe ive missed something........

[Q] Touchwiz Quickpanel Text under Icons help

I just started messing around with making themes. I know how to modify the xml, png, and .9.png files; but am having problems with the text under the quickpanel icons (ie. wifi, bluetooth, gps, vibrate, orientation).
What files do I need to modify to change the text color under the quickpanel icons? I'm assuming it's in the twframework-res.apk, but I looked through all the xml files and didn't see where to change the text color.
If anyone has some insight, please advise. Thanks

mod777 said:
I just started messing around with making themes. I know how to modify the xml, png, and .9.png files; but am having problems with the text under the quickpanel icons (ie. wifi, bluetooth, gps, vibrate, orientation).
What files do I need to modify to change the text color under the quickpanel icons? I'm assuming it's in the twframework-res.apk, but I looked through all the xml files and didn't see where to change the text color.
If anyone has some insight, please advise. Thanks
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I have done some themeing before, and although I never have changed the text you are asking for and dont know where it is, I can tell you that the first thing you need to do is. Decompile the framework. This is because many xml's are hidden in the apk format. Searxh for apk manager to do so.

After decompiling look in twframework-res\res\layout\status_bar_expanded.xml
Each item will have something like android:textColor="@color/tw_colorXXX"
Then look for that in twframework-res\res\values\colors.xml

joeshmoe08 said:
I have done some themeing before, and although I never have changed the text you are asking for and dont know where it is, I can tell you that the first thing you need to do is. Decompile the framework. This is because many xml's are hidden in the apk format. Searxh for apk manager to do so.
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I know how to decompile and modify the xml files and I use apktool (apkmanager is just a wrapper for apktool).
CuriousTech said:
After decompiling look in twframework-res\res\layout\status_bar_expanded.xml
Each item will have something like android:textColor="@color/tw_colorXXX"
Then look for that in twframework-res\res\values\colors.xml
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I already modified the status_bar_expanded.xml colors and still the text doesn't show up correctly (changed all colors to #ffffffffff).
Maybe it's not the text that is the problem but the png background, but changing the status_bar_background.9.png didn't fix it.
Here's the screeny of what I am trying to fix.

I've seen that before. LOL What do you want it to look like?
You sure you didn't modify the text in \res\values\strings.xml?

CuriousTech said:
I've seen that before. LOL What do you want it to look like?
You sure you didn't modify the text in \res\values\strings.xml?
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the text in strings.xml is correct. I just want the text to show

Change them all back to the orginal in status_bar_expanded.xml which should be android:textColor="@color/tw_color001"

That just made the text black, any other suggestions?

I think it might actually be the tw_quick_panel_black_bt.png - I'll modify the png and see if that helps.

tw_color001 should be white.
The background for it is status_bar_header_background_01.png which is where the text is drawn over.

I got it. It was the status_bar_extended.xml, but it was the size dpi which was causing the problems. Thanks for all the help. See screeny
+2 thanks

Can someone tell me how to change the notification text color? What is its corresponding value in the XML files? Thanks.

Just did a search. Looks like you have to get into the classes.dex in services.jar and modify StatusBarIcon.smali
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549309
Oh, or did you want the notifications in expanded?
In twframework-res\res\layout\status_bar_expanded.xml look at the lower section where you'll see android:textColor="#ffffffff" which is hex for white (ARGB), about 3 times. Leave the first FF alone. That's alpha channel.

CuriousTech said:
Just did a search. Looks like you have to get into the classes.dex in services.jar and modify StatusBarIcon.smali
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549309
Oh, or did you want the notifications in expanded?
In twframework-res\res\layout\status_bar_expanded.xml look at the lower section where you'll see android:textColor="#ffffffff" which is hex for white (ARGB), about 3 times. Leave the first FF alone. That's alpha channel.
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The text in the expanded notifications panel. Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

[Q] Changing icons in Notification bar (Miui)

Hi,
Can anyone explain how one changes the icons in the notification bar?
More specifically, the 3G icon, Signal Strength, and the notification for a new text message?
Also, I know you can change the carrier name to whatever you like with apps like "CCname" and etc. but I've also seen that people have changed it into actual pictures or .png. Any help?
Thanks

I'd like to know more about this too!

The icons are usually found in framework-res.apk/res/drawable*** and begin with "stat". The email notification depends on what app your using but is also found in res/drawable***. You can change them using metamorph.
Hope this helps.

So do you mean I should use a program like APK Manager, and open up the framework apk? What does metamorph have to do with it? Sorry, don't know anything about this.

Unzip the theme you're using, and navigate your way through the SystemUI folder.
If your theme doesn't come with custom icons, download a theme that does (I use Buuf as a base, because it effectively themes /everything/) and see what naming scheme you require for your custom icons.
Replace the icons in the theme you're using, in the correct folder, and rezip as an .mtz.
Not sure if it's the /best/ way to be doing things, but is working well enough for me. I'm finding it rather easy to create a whole custom theme by simply replacing elements from buuf, with my own, and removing those I want as default.
Edit: I too would like to know about carrier icons, however! haha.

Antennas said:
Unzip the theme you're using, and navigate your way through the SystemUI folder.
If your theme doesn't come with custom icons, download a theme that does (I use Buuf as a base, because it effectively themes /everything/) and see what naming scheme you require for your custom icons.
Replace the icons in the theme you're using, in the correct folder, and rezip as an .mtz.
Not sure if it's the /best/ way to be doing things, but is working well enough for me. I'm finding it rather easy to create a whole custom theme by simply replacing elements from buuf, with my own, and removing those I want as default.
Edit: I too would like to know about carrier icons, however! haha.
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this is how i was told to do it by another extremely helpful gentleman, the carrier icon i would like to know as well

Does anyone know what a sms notification is called? Can't find it in any of the themes for miui. The closest I find is "chat" and i'm assuming thats for google chat

Easiest thing to do is get your rom zip and unpack all the frameworks and apks in apps using 7zip.
Then do a search for "stat" you'll be presented with the icons that appear in your status bar, then you can highlight them to see what apk they came from and edit as you please.
You don't need to use apk tool/manager as your only doing simple edits.
Metamorph will only replace the images you want so you dont need to flash/push a full apk.
Theres threads how to use metamorph, I think one might be a sticky at the top of this section. Its childs play to use it.

jeffng09 said:
Does anyone know what a sms notification is called? Can't find it in any of the themes for miui. The closest I find is "chat" and i'm assuming thats for google chat
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It depends what app your using for SMS.
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the way i have done it today was to take the theme file and open it with 7zip(i just opened the archive, i didnt extract it) and go to folder systemui>res>drawable hdpi>stat_notify_sms.png or whatever file you want to change, then i would delete the file that i wanted to change and add the renamed file that i wanted to the archive. it has to match the stat_notify_sms.png name, or whatever the image is that your changing, or it will not work. then i just put it into dropbox and dl'd it to my phone and installed it
the only downside for me was that i couldnt change that image to the little ribbon that i wanted to. other than that i was able to change the signal bars, the wifi bars, and the 3g bars, but the sms wouldnt change for me, neither would the gmail.

I'm using the stock sms from miui.

bodybombs said:
the way i have done it today was to take the theme file and open it with 7zip(i just opened the archive, i didnt extract it) and go to folder systemui>res>drawable hdpi>stat_notify_sms.png or whatever file you want to change, then i would delete the file that i wanted to change and add the renamed file that i wanted to the archive. it has to match the stat_notify_sms.png name, or whatever the image is that your changing, or it will not work. then i just put it into dropbox and dl'd it to my phone and installed it
the only downside for me was that i couldnt change that image to the little ribbon that i wanted to. other than that i was able to change the signal bars, the wifi bars, and the 3g bars, but the sms wouldnt change for me, neither would the gmail.
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For Gmail notification you will have to put
stat_notify_email.png here
com.google.android.gm->res->drawable-hdpi
if these folders do not exists create them.
For changing SMS notification icon changing stat_notify_sms.png under
com.android.mms->res->drawable-hdpi
will change SMS notification icon
Hope this helps.

Ok, Just to be clear.
First, I find a pre-made theme, and change the .mtz to .zip so I can open it.
Then I find the icon i want to replace and change it with the exact name.
Then I compress it back to a .zip.
Then I rename the .zip into a .mtz.
Should that work?

jeffng09 said:
Ok, Just to be clear.
First, I find a pre-made theme, and change the .mtz to .zip so I can open it.
Then I find the icon i want to replace and change it with the exact name.
Then I compress it back to a .zip.
Then I rename the .zip into a .mtz.
Should that work?
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no,
find theme
right click>7zip>open archive
find the icon you want to replace and change it with the exact name
i have to delete the icon im replacing from the archive before i put the new icon in its place first

smokin901 said:
For Gmail notification you will have to put
stat_notify_email.png here
com.google.android.gm->res->drawable-hdpi
if these folders do not exists create them.
For changing SMS notification icon changing stat_notify_sms.png under
com.android.mms->res->drawable-hdpi
will change SMS notification icon
Hope this helps.
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the gmail still didnt work for me

jeffng09 said:
I'm using the stock sms from miui.
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If your on stock odds are its in the framework, never ran miui so I'm not too sure.

Where can I find the battery icons at? I like in the systemui and framework-res folders and I can't find anything

bodybombs said:
the gmail still didnt work for me
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Have you tried "stat_notify_gmail.png" in the framework?

dully79 said:
Have you tried "stat_notify_gmail.png" in the framework?
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yeah i themed everything i could find relating to gmail lol

SubyWill said:
Where can I find the battery icons at? I like in the systemui and framework-res folders and I can't find anything
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systemui>res>raw should be it