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[Q] How to modify apps and themes

First of all thank you for reading this.
I've flashed Darky's ROM v6.0, it was working great. Then flashed this theme, it was still great, moreover even better.
Then I had the idea, what if I make the transparent background of the dialer a little bit darker so I extracted the DialerTabActivity.apk from Darky's ROM, changed the corresponding PNG, saved the new apk with TotalCommander and replaced the original DialerTabActivity.apk in the phone with RootExplorer. It was all right, it was working fine after reboot as well.
Then I had a greater idea, at least it seemed to be a great idea at that time What if I replace the gradient status bar background with a plain black background... I've done everything the same way with the framework-res.apk, yet after restart basically everything force closed. Tried to reflash the theme but it didn't help.
I was wondering what have I done wrong.
1) Why did it work with the dialer the first time and what went wrong with the framework-res.apk?
2) What is the correct way to do these modifications?
Thank you for all your help.

The method was fine. Both modified apks work after ROM reinstall.
Mods attached below.
Dark Transparent theme mod: Full black status bar
Based on XXJPX Dark Transparent 1.7 +AOSP +9patched images +No menu-button unlock +Extended menu +Circle battery mod
Download
Install:
Make sure that no custom wallpaper is set from the Gallery, use a stock wallpaper instead for now. At least this caused me problems first.
Flash it with CWM recovery
Works great on Darky's JPX ROM v6.0
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Dialer mod: 25% transparent black background
Download
Install:
Rooted device required.
Copy the corresponding file to clipboard with Root Explorer.
Go to the /system/app directory, click Mount R/W
Paste dialertabactivity.apk, overwrite the existing file and click Mount RO
Exit Root Explorer

[Theme][EB01][DL30] Clean Green Myst v2

Hello again, I have one more theme for everyone. This one is a green version of my transparent myst theme. Includes a transparent gvoice also. It came out quite nice actually Enjoy! Now accepting donations if you'd wish.
Credit to Nitsuj17 of course for the REVOlution base theme images that i mystified, and the themed apps.
Update v2: removed the text from pull down icons thanks to DtachD
Also check these out:
Transparent Myst (Blue)
Bloody Myst (Red)
420 Myst
Purple-Myst
eb01 download: EB01 Clean Green v2
dl30 CWM install -download here-> Clean Green v2
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Disclaimer: not responsible for messed up phones kthnxbai.

Sweet! I love green themes!
Posted from Super Clean, DL09 Fascinate with Voodoo 5 kernel.

Oh yeah . That's what I'm talking about!!

damn this looks good!
edit: request: I love the way you themed the dialer. can you also theme the in-call interface?

exnihilo said:
damn this looks good!
edit: request: I love the way you themed the dialer. can you also theme the in-call interface?
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sorry man, i take no credit for the dialer. it was nitsuj17's that i just threw in quick. ill look at it when i have a chance tho.

I tried to install this theme on EB01 SC 2.1, and it gave me an error of android.process.media has stopped. The media scanner did not run like normal, and I noticed several other errors. I restored the original without theme and everything ran normally?

john_from_ict said:
I tried to install this theme on EB01 SC 2.1, and it gave me an error of android.process.media has stopped. The media scanner did not run like normal, and I noticed several other errors. I restored the original without theme and everything ran normally?
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I just flashed it myself and it was fine. i suggest trying again or wipe and reflash rom if you have too

Dropbox links are down! Can anyone offer a mirror?

Does anyone have a Link to this theme??

I like, I want, but broken link for download.

[Theme] LgWiz1.0 5/25/11 [ComRom1.3]

This is a very simple theme and project I worked on for a couple days. It is the UI of the new LG Revolution/LG Optimus 2x. Its a simple theme that mocks Samsungs Touchwiz. This is mostly done, but not complete. I will only continue to work on this if I get feedback. Its just a simple theme.
Breaking your phone is not my fault.
Pictures in Post #2
Credits
LG for the basic theme, Sbrissen for TSM and Touchwiz4, Nitsuj17, thefunkbot & b-reezy for Touchwiz4, chopperthedog, Dtached, and everyone else in #teamsbrissenmod irc.
What's Themed
framework-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
browser.apk
contacts.apk
deskclock.apk
DialerTabActivity.apk
Email.apk
MediaProvider.apk
Mms.apk
Music.apk
Phone.apk
Settings.apk
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
bootanimation.zip
Things to do in the future
Phone.apk
Suggestions
Accurate Battery?
Goodies
LG Widget <- Only use on alternate launchers
LG Themed TW4 <- flash in CWM
Wallpapers <- sdcard
Audio <- system/media
Lp/ADW LG Icons <- sdcard
Downloads
LgWiz1.0
Patches
LgWiz1.0 (Full Black StatusBar) <- Flash after you flashed the full theme

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Will try it out
Thanks

not bad my friend
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

It may be simple, but this is a very nice looking theme!! Many thanks for making it. I really like that it has a bit of color. You've got my vote for an accurate battery. Not sure what else you could theme, though.
EDIT: Just thought of something. Themed Gmail, perhaps?

I like the simplicity...and I always liked the look of touchwiz, just hated the OMG GO FASTER! Solid theme, well done.

Thanks for the work you put into this. My only suggestion would be to get rid of the specific LG device name in the boot animation.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA Premium App

It would take to long, if you dont like the boot just flash another one

[Keyboard] Black Gingerbread Keyboard (from JW MIUI)

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I had been looking for a sexy black GB keyboard for a while, finally found one and thought I'd share. This works on my Droid Incredible running MIUI, but I imagine it works for other HDPI devices.
THIS IS NOT MY WORK, ALL CREDIT GOES TO JAN-WILLEM3. THIS IS THE KEYBOARD FROM HIS JW MIUI ROM FOUND HERE
Requirements: Root Explorer
Instructions:
1. If you're using the stock "android keyboard", switch to any other input method (swype, swiftkey, smart keyboard, etc), as this is what we'll be replacing.
2. Check your system/app folder to see if you already have a LatinIME.apk. If so, move it to you SD card (in case you want to revert or it doesn't work). NOTE!: Make sure you have another keyboard installed and selected besides the "android keyboard", as this is what you're removing and replacing. This is just to have available while installing the new "android keyboard".
3. Move the new LatinIME.apk to system/app.
4. Set permissions. Permissions should look like everything else in system/app: rw-r--r--
5. Reboot.
6. Long press any text field, select "input method", and choose "android keyboard".
7. Enjoy the sexy new black GB keyboard!
Download: HERE
Thanks again to Jan-Willem3!

Lovely keyboard, many thanks.

Doesn't work. Constantly FCing.
Edit: the lib_...so file is missing, that's why it doesn't work.
f.
Edit 2: Added the lib file, but it seems this kb is for mdpi devices: very small and the colors are green+orange highlights and a black keyboard.

Forelli, what device are you using? This keyboard is originally for an HD2 rom, and I believe that's an HDPI device.
The keyboard is black with blue highlights, and green separators (these things | ) in the word suggestion bar right above the keyboard buttons.

Dont forget to give credit to this orginal creator
I only adjusted it for WVGA devices some small things in the colours and updated it to latest android source with extra languaes.
Gregtard the orginal creator of the keyboard.
http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/237094-themed-gingerbread-keyboards.html
Anyway you also themed it really really cool. This is why I love the android community

[THEME][JB 4.3] HeXaReD v1.0 | ---------- Released ---------- | 06/02/14

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Introduction
Please Welcome my first theme for the new Sony theme engine, I've called it HeXaReD :laugh:
All what you can see see have been drawed with Photoshop, for example a single button required 10 differents layers, with for each ones different effects...
What have been modded or themed:
All Buttons (Check, Default, Spinner, Spinner AB, Radio, Group).
All Switchs.
All Scrubbers.
All Action Bars.
All Textfields.
All Section Dividers.
All Backgrounds.
Navigation bar (Softkeys and Color).
Status bar (Setting quick toggle, Close Handle).
LockScreen.
Home Launcher.
Email app (Buttons Stars).
Phonebook app (Call Button).
Clock app (Start Button, Stop Button).
Google Search (Widget background).
Screenshots
Light Background (eXistenZ Ultra Edition)
Dark Background (eXistenZ Black Edition)

Detailed view
Install Instructions
1) Use a rom with patched services.jar (for example eXistenZ roms) or do the SuperUser mod to your rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458144).
2) Install as normal application.
Download
http://www.mediafire.com/download/k0vdtoskg5k4m2z/HeXaReD_1.0.apk

:good: Can you give the background(wallpaper) from theme please?

Great work my friend ........................:laugh::good:

this is awesome man.thanks
I just installed it.best custom theme created to date

niaboc79 GREAT WORKS !!! :good:

Good work!!
But is there a way to apply only the softkeys ?

nreuge said:
Good work!!
But is there a way to apply only the softkeys ?
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open the apk with winrar and got to assets and extract the soft keys from com.android.systemui.zip

Pakman123 said:
open the apk with winrar and got to assets and extract the soft keys from com.android.systemui.zip
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Yes, I've tried this, but the softkeys resolution is xxhdpi and if I resize them they look ugly...

For upcoming updates, follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2638585