Just as the title says... I'm running a rooted stock ROM with sideloading enabled and was wondering if there was a way to change the lockscreen. I saw a couple floating around but they look like they required specific ROMs or 2.2 installed.
Demonic240 said:
Just as the title says... I'm running a rooted stock ROM with sideloading enabled and was wondering if there was a way to change the lockscreen. I saw a couple floating around but they look like they required specific ROMs or 2.2 installed.
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I doubt it. You could try fiddling around with the framework but I believe different lockscreens come from specific roms.
Demonic240 said:
Just as the title says... I'm running a rooted stock ROM with sideloading enabled and was wondering if there was a way to change the lockscreen. I saw a couple floating around but they look like they required specific ROMs or 2.2 installed.
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It depends on the lockscreen. I know you can get the AOSP lockscreen for 2.1. If you want the glass lockscreen from one of the other SGS phones you would have to see about it. I have seen an app that was a lockscreen switcher, but I took a quick look in the market and didn't recognize which name it would have been. I attached the android.policy.odex for the AOSP 2.1 lockscreen.
Hey flashman2002,
Could you explain how to use that file?
Thanks
Would I run that .zip as a normal update.zip file?
One app (that costs unfort) that will do this is Widget Locker. It isn't 100% bug free though and your results may vary.
I know Design Gears had a stock lock screen posted on his site at one time for 2.1 ROMS but I dunno if it's there any more.
You would unzip the file I put up. You could the use a file manager like root explorer or astronomical and move the file to its proper place. Back up the original android.policy.odex incase you need it.
This is my captivate. There are many like it but this one is mine.
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Let me explain what I mean by "casual". I've come to find that I always end up removing stuff from custom ROMs that I don't like/don't use and end up with something much much better.
With NFX's permission (should he give it) I'd like to make a custom ROM based on my slimmed down approach, one that left me with tons of free space, lots of free RAM, great battery life, and smooth operation. I'm looking at the ROM right now, and I'm wondering; is there anything special I need to know about adding my own apks to be preinstalled with the ROM? I'd like to add Fancy Widget and LauncherPro since I stopped using the Sense Launcher. My ideal setup is one where the app is recognized by the market so that it can be updated as and when needed. Also, what can I do to ensure that LauncherPro is the default launcher?
I'd love to get into this. I'm not big on code editing but have no issue with doing so when needed, can anyone nudge me in the right direction?
Update #1: My first attempt failed . I was using Nfinite's Odexed NFX Rom. I tried to just change around the apps in the data/app/ folder. Also attempted to delete all the HTC Sense Widgets beforehand. (I do this after install, but I wanted to do it before.) Should I not be working with an odexed ROM, and is there some sort of signature process that I need to be using?
Pretty sure you need deodexed.
CM6 Android 2.2.1 Froyo Darchstar
Radio 2.42.01.04.27
*Bite me Sprint!
Search for avabox on these forums. It has the zip signing tool to make the zip flashable after editing it. And many other helpful tools
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davec1234 said:
Pretty sure you need deodexed.
CM6 Android 2.2.1 Froyo Darchstar
Radio 2.42.01.04.27
*Bite me Sprint!
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danaff37 said:
Search for avabox on these forums. It has the zip signing tool to make the zip flashable after editing it. And many other helpful tools
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Thanks guys! I'll give this a shot and see what happens
LiquidSolstice said:
Let me explain what I mean by "casual". I've come to find that I always end up removing stuff from custom ROMs that I don't like/don't use and end up with something much much better.
With NFX's permission (should he give it) I'd like to make a custom ROM based on my slimmed down approach, one that left me with tons of free space, lots of free RAM, great battery life, and smooth operation. I'm looking at the ROM right now, and I'm wondering; is there anything special I need to know about adding my own apks to be preinstalled with the ROM? I'd like to add Fancy Widget and LauncherPro since I stopped using the Sense Launcher. My ideal setup is one where the app is recognized by the market so that it can be updated as and when needed. Also, what can I do to ensure that LauncherPro is the default launcher?
I'd love to get into this. I'm not big on code editing but have no issue with doing so when needed, can anyone nudge me in the right direction?
Update #1: My first attempt failed . I was using Nfinite's Odexed NFX Rom. I tried to just change around the apps in the data/app/ folder. Also attempted to delete all the HTC Sense Widgets beforehand. (I do this after install, but I wanted to do it before.) Should I not be working with an odexed ROM, and is there some sort of signature process that I need to be using?
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Like some else said you'll need the deodexed rom. Also if your altering the rom for personal purposes there is no need to ask nfinite... if you post the rom then you'll need to ask and give props.
Next you need some kind of rom manager tools so that you can sign and zip align your apk and have a flashable after you make your changes. maybe read threw the rom cooking guide on the hero wiki page also.
You most definitely what an odexed ROM. Its been a while since I messed with it, but i think you will want to place apps you want updated in /data/app. As for the default launcher, it should ask which one you want as default when you first boot into the ROM.
unCoRrUpTeD said:
You most definitely what an odexed ROM. Its been a while since I messed with it, but i think you will want to place apps you want updated in /data/app. As for the default launcher, it should ask which one you want as default when you first boot into the ROM.
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@[email protected] Confusion. A few people above have said I need deodexed?
The only problem you will run into with odexed vs deodexed is changes to any jar files within an apk on system. Only really applies to framework level edits. Things like removing haptic or rotary lock screen or battery percentage mods, etc.
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LiquidSolstice said:
@[email protected] Confusion. A few people above have said I need deodexed?
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I meant to type deodexed. I was so tired and doing ten things at once. Didn't even reread what I was posting.
danaff37 said:
The only problem you will run into with odexed vs deodexed is changes to any jar files within an apk on system. Only really applies to framework level edits. Things like removing haptic or rotary lock screen or battery percentage mods, etc.
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Ah. Nah, the only thing I'd love to experiment with is to swap out images and png files. The functionality of the ROM and its inner workings are fine . Assuming that I can remove all the HTC widgets and a few of the apps I won't be using (using LP, so Sense Widgets are unneeded), and that I can set a default launcher, and perhaps mess around with all the status bar icons/button images, that's all I want to do
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@[email protected] Confusion. A few people above have said I need deodexed?
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You will need deodexed
You can always re-Odex it afterwards.
I assume you've realized this, as you have a stable odexed ROM out, but I'm putting it up for reference's sake. Don't want someone reading the thread and getting the wrong idea.
I have Captivate JI6 (unofficial froyo) version...
And can anyone tell me, where in the system file (framwork_res.apk) I can find the images of lock screen?
P.S. How can I change my puzzle LOCK SCREEN to slide LOCK SCREEN???
thats what im trying to find too. message me when u figure it out man haha
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Have you guys considered using custom roms?
Some custom roms allow you to pick 4 different lockscreens (like Darkyy's)
It's a little bit more complicated than just swapping out some images. You would have to decompile framework-res.apk and change xml's. I'd do it for you but I'm at work. Easiest option is to use a custom ROM, or a theme, since themes sometine include custom locks.
There's a few lockscreen customization apps available. Personally, I use LockBot Free.
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accinfo said:
Have you guys considered using custom roms?
Some custom roms allow you to pick 4 different lockscreens (like Darkyy's)
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geokhentix said:
It's a little bit more complicated than just swapping out some images. You would have to decompile framework-res.apk and change xml's. I'd do it for you but I'm at work. Easiest option is to use a custom ROM, or a theme, since themes sometine include custom locks.
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I'm trying to figure out the way WITHOUT any rom....
I have tried Cognition ROM, but random shutdown kept bother me...
Boodah said:
There's a few lockscreen customization apps available. Personally, I use LockBot Free.
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Thanks, but I have already tried using paid lockscreen app, but I want to use as system itself! :-D
There's themes that include other lockscreens too, not just ROM's. Example, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=760106 is compatible with JI6 and includes the slide lockscreen.
Hi There,
I've tried searching all over and cannot find anything so please forgive me if I'm asking something that has been asked before...
I am looking at all the wonderful custom roms out there for the Captivate but it seems that some of them do not have the classic Samsung Keyboard. I'm very fond of inputting text via the old school 3x4 portrait style with predictive texting and notice that some of the roms do not have the Samsung Keyboard, which then pretty much rules out that rom for me.
So I was wondering if there is a way to add the 3x4 portrait samsung keyboard to a rom somehow if it wasn't originally built/packaged with it?
Yes, there is definitely a way to do that. It will involve rooting your phone, and finding the .apk of the keyboard into a certain folder with 'Root Explorer'.
I'll see if I can find the Samsung Keyboard .apk for you, and I suggest you getting Root Explorer (or similar) for the time being.
romkitchen.org create an update.zip NOT a full rom. they have the samsung keyboard available! and much more!
Trusselo said:
romkitchen.org create an update.zip NOT a full rom. they have the samsung keyboard available! and much more!
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Very awesome site! But I must ask... I can't seem to find the Samsung Keyboard there though... I can only see "Gingerbread Keyboard" under the Keyboards section...
Trusselo said:
romkitchen.org create an update.zip NOT a full rom. they have the samsung keyboard available! and much more!
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Wow!!! That is AWESOME!!!
I'm still a noob so pardon if I ask some potentially obvious questions... *bows head in shame*
I am getting Root Explorer and have not used it before tho have indeed rooted my phone and flashed an existing rom created by others (currently using Serendipity 5.12)
Would this Rom Kitchen method be a simple addition to a current rom via Clock Work Recovery - Reboot into recovery mode - install zip from SD Card type of thing? Or would I have to go into the folder and replace the different files with whatever is generated and rename the file, also as an addition/alteration to a current Rom that I was using?
Or would you basically be generating your own custom Rom altogether with this Rom Kitchen by starting from scratch and selecting each part of the rom yourself like the Base Rom then CSC then Kernel then Modem then Apps Etc and then doing a master clear and flashing this as a brand new rom?
And if the generated file is essentially a brand new Rom altogether, would it be possible if I just generate one with the desired "additions" that I was looking for, open that up, save/copy the additions I wanted and then just customize an existing Rom I really like by swapping out or adding those additions in the appropriate folder?
Thank you to all in advance by the way!!!! I really appreciate the help!!!
venomio said:
Very awesome site! But I must ask... I can't seem to find the Samsung Keyboard there though... I can only see "Gingerbread Keyboard" under the Keyboards section...
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the Samsung Keyboards (and all the rest of the keyboards) are under the "Apps" tab area? But I don't know what the difference is between the Samsung Stock JPY and JS3 keyboards? Do both have the portait 3x4?
Oh yeah, I see it now. Weird, I could only see Gingerbread Keyboard before! (Maybe the page didn't load properly).
They don't differ too much, you should be fine with JS3!
venomio said:
Oh yeah, I see it now. Weird, I could only see Gingerbread Keyboard before! (Maybe the page didn't load properly).
They don't differ too much, you should be fine with JS3!
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That's strange! You're Right!! If you choose "update.zip" as the Base Rom choice (which I assume is just adding onto your existing Rom after playing with this site more) then the Samsung Keyboard Does Disappear from the App Tab Choices!!!
Yeah, I just realised that as well... I might hunt around for you and find the Keyboard's .apk right now
It'll be a different set of instructions, but it won't be "too" hard. Basically the option via my first post in this thread.
If you were to install Serendipity, you could use this:
http://serendipityrom.weebly.com/add-ons.html
The Samsung Keyboard is there.
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Yeah... for now I'm just going to use the Serendipity Rom..... Thanks!
I'm running a de-odexed ZSJPJ rom (Ramad's). It seems that the only way to get the puzzle piece lockscreen is to flash a theme that has the 4 lockscreen settings. I don't really want to flash a theme especially since a lot of these are based on older frameworks and I just want the lockscreen.
If anyone can point me to a comprehensive how-to, that will be fine. Thanks in advance.
yeah you need to change the android.policy.odex in the system\framework\ folders.
You can just take the file from a theme that has it and use root explorer to transfer it to your phone.
or you can just use the StockPlus082percentageFF theme which is a stock theme with all the current lock screens.
Link for stock theme with 5 lockscreens: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952579
I've seen Stockmod Plus, but I think he uses an older framework. ZSJPJ rom has some issues from what I've read. Anyway, thanks. I'll google android.policy.odex and see where it leads.
j.go said:
I've seen Stockmod Plus, but I think he uses an older framework. ZSJPJ rom has some issues from what I've read. Anyway, thanks. I'll google android.policy.odex and see where it leads.
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yeah but you can just take the android.policy.odex file from it and install it separately. just replace the one file with the one you have on your phone.
Stock Gingersense Debloated (For now)
http://www.multiupload.com/NF7XM73HV3
i have removed MANY useless apps. tell me if i have forgotten anything."
as i have time i will try to update this but im really new to roms so i might need help.
Baised off of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087077
This has already been done. Liberation ROM by jaykresge here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087268
Unless you wanted add your own flavor or something
yah i think once i get down how to do it i will add my own flavor but for now i was also thinking of ADDING some apps (rom manager ect.) to make it easier. as i said this is my first rom though.
I think someone should make the stock gingersense with the new 3.0 lockscreen. The new beta gingersense 2.1/3.0 are laggy do to the higher demand on RAM
ill try that. i already deleted some of the APK's but ill see if i can get the 3.0 lockscreen working. thanks for the suggestion
You should give it a try
ok i just tried adding it. im doing a backup then i will see how it works.
EDIT: nvm i dound what i did wrong... i had it all in an extra folder XD
werdna87 said:
ok i just tried adding it. im doing a backup then i will see how it works.
EDIT: ok i tried flashing what i have and it says installation aborted. i have NEVER made a rom before so i dont know why. i attached what ive done so far. any ideas?
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1187935424
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Its kinda hard to know whats wrong with your file. It would be easier to trouble shoot if you gave your steps step by step that you took to make/compile this. Without looking at your file I could take two guesses. 1. Its not zipped properly. 2. Your update-script is messed up somewhere. Check those. Then move forward from there.
Note: If you are using CWM3+ on your test phone then you will have to use edify scripting.
sucessfuly flashed it... booting right now and ill tell you my results
No go on the lockscreen. it just booted as vanilla.
This would be my suggestion. I like the 3.0 lock screen, but it seems to be a memory hog.
What I'd like to see in a 2.1 ROM
-Vanilla lockscreen.
-3.0 Notification bar with slight transparency - white.
-Lots of cool stock looking wallpapers and any other LWP if they don't lag.
-Our KB, not the one with arrows.
Just an over all smooth stock rom.
This is a 1.0 ROM. And to get vanilla in 2.1 go menu>settings>display>stock android lockscreen. Also, the arrows one is in 3.0.
The 3.0 lockscreen will likely never work on DInc GingerSense, unless your name is IHTFP69. It's just incompatible with Sense 1.0.
yea i figured that out... i changed the lockscreen APK and it put in in a bootloop