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[Q] How do you theme Captivate notification bar?

I have JI6 (unofficial froyo) version of Captivate (i897)...
I like to theme the notification bar (Transparent, icons, etc.) without any ROM.
I have tried Cognition ROM, but random shutdown was killing me...
So, anyone know how?
by SDK/ADB, root manager, metromorph, Odin, or whatever you can do - THAT WORKS!!!

peurocs4 said:
I have JI6 (unofficial froyo) version of Captivate (i897)...
I like to theme the notification bar (Transparent, icons, etc.) without any ROM.
I have tried Cognition ROM, but random shutdown was killing me...
So, anyone know how?
by SDK/ADB, root manager, metromorph, Odin, or whatever you can do - THAT WORKS!!!
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It depends on what you want and where you want it. Certain changes require changes to the xml codebehind and some do not. It is not as easy as it may seem for the average user.

You have to use winrar to open the theme or rom you are using.go to the twframework-res.apk.open that DO NOT UN ZIP ANYTHING!! then look for status bar background.9 drag and drop onto desk top or folder whatever then edit in photoshop or whatever you have and put back save and put it back in the folder.If I can get by a computer today there is thread out the will tell you do to do it that is big help.I you have some problems I can do some editing for you but would have to wait until I get home I am out of town.oh and when you put the edit status backgroung.9 back into the zip file make sure it is stored and compressed
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Along this same line of questioning........
All I want to do is remove the transparency from the notification drop down in my current rom / theme. Is there a single value in an xml file to adjust this feature?

It's a .png that you'll need to change the opacity of.
Sent from my Captivate.

dfuse06 said:
You have to use winrar to open the theme or rom you are using.go to the twframework-res.apk.open that DO NOT UN ZIP ANYTHING!! then look for status bar background.9 drag and drop onto desk top or folder whatever then edit in photoshop or whatever you have and put back save and put it back in the folder.If I can get by a computer today there is thread out the will tell you do to do it that is big help.I you have some problems I can do some editing for you but would have to wait until I get home I am out of town.oh and when you put the edit status backgroung.9 back into the zip file make sure it is stored and compressed
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Thank you...
I will see if it works...
And please help me if I have more questions to ask you :-D

peurocs4 said:
Thank you...
I will see if it works...
And please help me if I have more questions to ask you :-D
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no problem you can also pull one out for another rom

here is a good thread to help with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812541

dfuse06 said:
here is a good thread to help with this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812541
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Thanks for the thread been looking for something like that but someone psoted somethign saying that you had to use a cpativate rom for it because the i9000 roms have different file types in them

Now there is theme kitchen, upload a apk and you can apply themes. Then after some time, you get a new apk in a cwm flashable zip.
Edit, link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990829

[Q] Edit control bar colours

How can I edit the control bar ?
Any help would be appreciated.
I can provide you whatever you need from the ROM.
Thanks !

Anyone ? .

I have no idea about you r phone...but they are 9.png´s and probably in framework-res.apk.

I've searched everything in framework-res.apk but I cannot find them anywhere.

what´s your Rom?

Void ROM. Do you want me to upload something ?

badeaioan said:
Void ROM. Do you want me to upload something ?
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yeah, framework-res.apk

Here you go.
Thank you !

u use a theme?..cause the battery icon is different..

Yes, I have modified it using the online theme kitchen.
Only the notification bar is modified.

ok.
It´s all in frameworks... but as you use kitchen, I dont know how about applying a morph over it, never tried kitchen......I would use default "void" framework and apply a morph for all your changes.

I can extract the original framework-res.apk from the void ROM. Can you do something with it ?

badeaioan said:
I can extract the original framework-res.apk from the void ROM. Can you do something with it ?
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do morphs work on your Rom?

Haven't tried any morph yet. Any way I could check ?
Here is the original framework.

yes, take a morph for your phone and try it..a framwork morph would be good.

Sorry to say but there are none morphs for my phone. It is pretty new in this area.

Where have you found them in the framework ? Can't I modify it and then repack + sign the framework ?

Test Morph_DarkX
ok...if this test morph works on your default framework-res.apk (not kitchen!)..you can start to theme
- put "DarkX.zip" in /sdcard/AndrodThemes/
- apply with MetaMorph (app from Market)

It gets stuck at Applying framework-res.apk.

badeaioan said:
It gets stuck at Applying framework-res.apk.
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- You got Void's default framework-res.apk ?
- Applied DarkX.zip with MetaMorph?
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Framework-res.apk won't compile

Hi everyone,
it's 3 days I'm trying to edit the framework-res.apk, but I can't make it work either with apkmanager (no errors shown) nor with apktool (here some exception errors). I've even tested the UOT Kitchen but when I flash the archive, it just doesn't run and get struck on the boot loop. Working on MoDaCo Fr16 beta3, any idea of what this could mean?
Thanks in advance,
Tiwiz

use a version 1.3.1 of APKtool instead of 1.3.2

I'll try and update the post if I succed or not
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
I'll try and update the post if I succed or not
Tiwiz
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Let us know your progress.

tiwiz said:
Hi everyone,
it's 3 days I'm trying to edit the framework-res.apk, but I can't make it work either with apkmanager (no errors shown) nor with apktool (here some exception errors). I've even tested the UOT Kitchen but when I flash the archive, it just doesn't run and get struck on the boot loop. Working on MoDaCo Fr16 beta3, any idea of what this could mean?
Thanks in advance,
Tiwiz
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i´ve got the same problem with framework-res.apk from FR17 ...
no matter if i extract, decompile, compile, use UOT kitchten ... after flashing i get bootloop ...
but my themed framework-res.apk took out from fr14 works flawless in fr17 rom .... strange !!!
i don´t know what paul did with framework-res.apk when he updated Norwegian resources in framework-res.apk ...

75markus said:
i´ve got the same problem with framework-res.apk from FR17 ...
no matter if i extract, decompile, compile, use UOT kitchten ... after flashing i get bootloop ...
but my themed framework-res.apk took out from fr14 works flawless in fr17 rom .... strange !!!
i don´t know what paul did with framework-res.apk when he updated Norwegian resources in framework-res.apk ...
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The problem already started on FR16 because it happened to me since FR16.

Dunno how to ask him, already posted on MoDaCo forum as well... trying to tweet him.
Btw, tried even with new apktool 1.4.1 but nothing, still struck on boot loop.
I'll attach my framework-res, in case someone finds out how to deal with it.
Tiwiz

i tried with apkmanager 1.4.7. , also no success !
UOT kitchen the same ...
i can´t find out what´s wrong ...
folder names have changed (from drawable-hdpi-v4 to drawable-hdpi) but this can´t be the problem or ?
As a workaround, you can use themed framework-res.apk from FR14, it works for me on FR17 ...

75markus said:
i tried with apkmanager 1.4.7. , also no success !
UOT kitchen the same ...
i can´t find out what´s wrong ...
folder names have changed (from drawable-hdpi-v4 to drawable-hdpi) but this can´t be the problem or ?
As a workaround, you can use themed framework-res.apk from FR14, it works for me on FR17 ...
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Could you post a working framework-res.apk? I'd try to use it on the kitchen and see if it works. Tweeted to Paul twice about this bug, but no answer yet.
Tiwiz

Tell me what modifications you want to apply and i'll upload the one i compiled. Then someone needs to test if it works cuz i dont have an o2x (maybe i will in the future)...
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I'd just need a basic (LG version) framework-res.apk that surely works, but I can't find it anywhere... in case, I can test yours, if you like
Tiwiz

Fix builded framework-res.apk
Hi guys,
I got same problem. I fix it by these steps after compiling with apktool 1.3.1 is done.
1. Open original framework-res.apk file in 7zip.
2. Open compiled version of framework-res.apk from dist folder in 7zip.
3. Drag & Drop META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from original into compiled.
That's all. Now compiled version is fixed & signed. This extra step works for me.

Can't get it work... could you take a look to mine? I can't understand what's wrong with it :-S
I'll post both mine and the original apk from MoDaCo's Kitchen.
^^ Link ^^
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Could you post a working framework-res.apk? I'd try to use it on the kitchen and see if it works. Tweeted to Paul twice about this bug, but no answer yet.
Tiwiz
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take this one, it works with UOT Kitchern and you can apply without bootloop in FR18
orig.framework_MoDaCo_fr14

What worked for me is this:
Compile a theme using the upload of the framework-res.
Then when it is ready replace the update-binary, and insert the lge-res.apk in the same map as framework-res. Do this with a program like winrar.
It was a pain in the butt getting there for a newbie like me.
files you need are in this rar:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I46AAQA6
My theme as a example:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HKZBEFHX

JJnJ said:
What worked for me is this:
Compile a theme using the upload of the framework-res.
Then when it is ready replace the update-binary, and insert the lge-res.apk in the same map as framework-res. Do this with a program like winrar.
It was a pain in the butt getting there for a newbie like me.
files you need are in this rar:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I46AAQA6
My theme as a example:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HKZBEFHX
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Compiling framework-res.apk using your method still gives me bootloops. So it doesn't really work.

SystemUI mods

Hi
I had played with Virtuous Ten Studio and i was trying to learn from scrats.
in the insanly cool sense there is an bad translation to danish in systemUI, in english the automatic brightness translated to automatisk lydstyrker, also automatic sound, in decompiled systemUI with VTS and edited the xml file for danish and then compiled the apk file again and pushed it to the device and checked for permission and edited them as they shoud in the file and rebooted.
i also tryed recompiled the apk and copyed it over on sd card, set permission and copy into system/app folder again and then reboots with same result
results was:
NO STATUSBAR i tryied everything but the only way i could fix it was using the orignial apk file again ?
what did i do wrong?

anders3408 said:
Hi
I had played with Virtuous Ten Studio and i was trying to learn from scrats.
in the insanly cool sense there is an bad translation to danish in systemUI, in english the automatic brightness translated to automatisk lydstyrker, also automatic sound, in decompiled systemUI with VTS and edited the xml file for danish and then compiled the apk file again and pushed it to the device and checked for permission and edited them as they shoud in the file and rebooted.
i also tryed recompiled the apk and copyed it over on sd card, set permission and copy into system/app folder again and then reboots with same result
results was:
NO STATUSBAR i tryied everything but the only way i could fix it was using the orignial apk file again ?
what did i do wrong?
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Your ROM is deodexed?

and then i cant edit systemUI? :s

claudenegm said:
Your ROM is deodexed?
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i got the same issue with a deodexed file... tried Vten, apktool but same issue..

but it must be pousible on some how, because the systemUI.apk file in the insanly cool sense 3.6 is not standart, it is modded. but how do we do it ? what are we doing wrong?

anders3408 said:
but it must be pousible on some how, because the systemUI.apk file in the insanly cool sense 3.6 is not standart, it is modded. but how do we do it ? what are we doing wrong?
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not sure.. didn't find any guide on theming / modding Sense esp 3.6.. u have anything on it?

as i understands it, VTI can maby do it, it supports sense 3 and up, i have maby some link at my home laptop but not here at work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473293
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645650
there is a start maby
Edit:
after reading the link about modding battery icon it makes sense :
Sense 4.0/3.6 (ICS)
1. Pull /system/app/SystemUI.apk from your phone
2. Rename SystemUI.apk to SystemUI.apk.zip
3. Using WinRAR copy attached "res" folder (in zip) directly into the root of SystemUI.apk.zip
4. Leave the settings and just hit OK.
5. Rename back to SystemUI.apk and push to device
*This method may work for Sense 3.6 ROMs as well. If not, see below.
i had read a place that the systemUI.apk is signed, and only works if it is signed, but when you decompile it and compile it again the sign disapper. therefore as i understands it you may not decompile the original systemUI.apk file, you just push the files that you edited in the file, as it say i point 3. i had not tried it out yet but i do to night and i may think it will work

anders3408 said:
as i understands it, VTI can maby do it, it supports sense 3 and up, i have maby some link at my home laptop but not here at work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473293
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645650
there is a start maby
Edit:
after reading the link about modding battery icon it makes sense :
Sense 4.0/3.6 (ICS)
1. Pull /system/app/SystemUI.apk from your phone
2. Rename SystemUI.apk to SystemUI.apk.zip
3. Using WinRAR copy attached "res" folder (in zip) directly into the root of SystemUI.apk.zip
4. Leave the settings and just hit OK.
5. Rename back to SystemUI.apk and push to device
*This method may work for Sense 3.6 ROMs as well. If not, see below.
i had read a place that the systemUI.apk is signed, and only works if it is signed, but when you decompile it and compile it again the sign disapper. therefore as i understands it you may not decompile the original systemUI.apk file, you just push the files that you edited in the file, as it say i point 3. i had not tried it out yet but i do to night and i may think it will work
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I always use the last method that you describe here when modding frameworks and SystemUI's, and had no problem so far with any ROM i modded/themed, not too many to be honest, i modified Sense v3.6's Battery only, but that change was in framework-res.apk not in the SystemUi.apk.
Don't know if this can help you in any way, but i believe feedback is always welcomed

Thanks for sharing guys, but i think i reached a point where i m successful in some thing atleast.. i'll play more & will update u how n what i did

fshami said:
Thanks for sharing guys, but i think i reached a point where i m successful in some thing atleast.. i'll play more & will update u how n what i did
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Lexmazter said:
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Sure, will give the exact details in a while
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Finally i managed to change font colors .. still digging things
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keep up the good works

Change battery icon

Hello, I am using an Samsung Galaxy Mini Plus phone, and I tried to change my stock battery icon ( from statusbar ).
I tried in 2 modes:
1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file
2)I tried with Tickle My Android.
The results were the same, FAIL. Cam you help me with this problem please?
Thanks.

bogdan99999 said:
Hello, I am using an Samsung Galaxy Mini Plus phone, and I tried to change my stock battery icon ( from statusbar ).
I tried in 2 modes:
1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file
2)I tried with Tickle My Android.
The results were the same, FAIL. Cam you help me with this problem please?
Thanks.
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You need root to replace system apps, and some file explorer that allows messing with root files modding systemui should do the trick btw.

yackovsky said:
You need root to replace system apps, and some file explorer that allows messing with root files modding systemui should do the trick btw.
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I have root my phone. In "SystemUI" is nothing that refers to battery, just to wifi,signal,3g, etc ( nothing that refers ti battery icon).
I already sad that I tried this method "1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file", but tnx for answer

you can always try ROM Toolbox PRO it can change icons...battery signal etc...

M1hai said:
you can always try ROM Toolbox PRO it can change icons...battery signal etc...
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Not, it don't work, I already tried this.

use uot kitchen ..

FaIzaL3040 said:
use uot kitchen ..
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Sorry, what should I use?

bogdan99999 said:
Sorry, what should I use?
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UOT KITCHEN, google it...

Done. Thank you.

My bad, battery icons are in framework-res.apk, for future reference

Did you try decompiling framework-res.apk with Tickle My Android?
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bogdan99999 said:
Hello, I am using an Samsung Galaxy Mini Plus phone, and I tried to change my stock battery icon ( from statusbar ).
I tried in 2 modes:
1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file
2)I tried with Tickle My Android.
The results were the same, FAIL. Cam you help me with this problem please?
Thanks.
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Try NinjaMorph and MetaMorph Android App.
But you must have battery icon pack.
and other icon pack like signal.etc
you want to change.
The simple and fastest Using UotKitchen but Work Online.
You must copy your systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk to sd and transfer to your PC then upload via internet connection.
You cannot using UotKitchen. if Full you must wait.
The best way is change systemUi.apk to systemUI.zip exctract and change every icon you like to change but make sure image file format and resolution size is same. (edit this if you want change signal.etc)
Note: Your systemUI(Notification/Stat bar) force close after doing this and work normally if you reboot your phone.
Same if you want edit framework-res.apk
(edit this if want to change batttery logo.etc)
after finish zip again and rename file extension to apk.
and how to install it?? you can push it via rootexplorer & root browser. to system.
Dont forget to change permission rw-r-r
Note: Risk to push framework directly to system/framework because if push direct to your phone can make your phone soft brick/bootlooph.
why bootlooph because you cannot change permission.
then How to push ?
simple and tricky.
move your mod framework-res.apk in system/(here) set permission rw-r-r
then after that push to system/app
just replace your old framework .
automated reboot after doing this.
then finish.
second make flashable.zip
All of this 100% safe if you not make a mistake.
Big problem if fail only bootlooph or soft brick.
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Thats simple way not use compile/decompile
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