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im on the site witch one
Eclipse, Notepad++ or gedit
Use apk manager to decompile the apk then notepad++ to edit the XML then recompile the apk.
For editing just use notepad++ if you want an ide to manage a project and also do xml edit go the eclipse route... preferably Myeclipse.
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Use apk manager to decompile the apk then notepad++ to edit the XML then recompile the apk.
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Would this be a way to use an evo's 4g icons in place of my 3g ones? I thought it would be fun to try...
I assume I can't simply unzip framework-res.apk, paste them in and zip it back up and actually expect it to work...
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Would this be a way to use an evo's 4g icons in place of my 3g ones? I thought it would be fun to try...
I assume I can't simply unzip framework-res.apk, paste them in and zip it back up and actually expect it to work...
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I personally don't use apk manager for PNG edits. Never had good luck getting the apk to recompile correctly. I mainly use it to edit XML files, do Smali edits, do resources.arsc(which when decompiled is converted to values folder in the Res folder), and android manifest edits.
Eclipse is to much to confusing for a lot of people to use. I personally can't stand it. Well except to recompile .9 files.
But who am I to tell someone what to use. I've only edited a bunch of XML files and resources.arsc file and Smali edits....etc and put stuff out on the market. So I really have no idea what should be used. Lol
Simply replacing the PNG files should give u the result ur looking for. No need to decompile the apk to do that. Just make sure u change the PNG file name to the file u want to use as a replacement
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I personally don't use apk manager for PNG edits. Never had good luck getting the apk to recompile correctly. I mainly use it to edit XML files, do Smali edits, do resources.arsc(which when decompiled is converted to values folder in the Res folder), and android manifest edits.
Eclipse is to much to confusing for a lot of people to use. I personally can't stand it. Well except to recompile .9 files.
But who am I to tell someone what to use. I've only edited a bunch of XML files and resources.arsc file and Smali edits....etc and put stuff out on the market. So I really have no idea what should be used. Lol
Simply replacing the PNG files should give u the result ur looking for. No need to decompile the apk to do that. Just make sure u change the PNG file name to the file u want to use as a replacement
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I agree with you totally on Eclipse... I use it on a daily bases and sometimes its easier to just use notepad++ for smaller things.. even tho I love Eclipse.
Smali is annoying to look at and I can't stand the decompiled code... I'd love to contribute to Cyanogens or Darch Repo but I don't have the setup to do it at the moment, I have a nice box but the family would be pissed if I tried to convert them to Linux and I deplore dual boot.
So I'm happy for now with f-ing around in GIMP and doing some stuff I dont get to do in my professional life.
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I agree with you totally on Eclipse... I use it on a daily bases and sometimes its easier to just use notepad++ for smaller things.. even tho I love Eclipse.
Smali is annoying to look at and I can't stand the decompiled code... I'd love to contribute to Cyanogens or Darch Repo but I don't have the setup to do it at the moment, I have a nice box but the family would be pissed if I tried to convert them to Linux and I deplore dual boot.
So I'm happy for now with f-ing around in GIMP and doing some stuff I dont get to do in my professional life.
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Agreed. Eclipse is a pita. That's why I love apk manager. I can almost do everything with that as I can with eclipse without all the excess steps eclipse runs u through.
I have dual boot on my laptop and it works great. I mainly stay on windows but use Linux every once in a blue moon.
I also use Photoshop rather than gimp. Gimp has always seemed very not user friendly.
I hate Smali code but I'm learning how to edit it and create my own as it is the root of the apks and there r just somethings that have to be played around with in there.
The one thing I have learned is that everything is so much easier when decompiled.
I tried to edit bianary XML. I'd almost rather take a bullet in the head. LOL
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Agreed. Eclipse is a pita. That's why I love apk manager. I can almost do everything with that as I can with eclipse without all the excess steps eclipse runs u through.
I have dual boot on my laptop and it works great. I mainly stay on windows but use Linux every once in a blue moon.
I also use Photoshop rather than gimp. Gimp has always seemed very not user friendly.
I hate Smali code but I'm learning how to edit it and create my own as it is the root of the apks and there r just somethings that have to be played around with in there.
The one thing I have learned is that everything is so much easier when decompiled.
I tried to edit bianary XML. I'd almost rather take a bullet in the head. LOL
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No blasphemy against Eclipse And I love Gimp its a little flaky on Windows but its free. What APK manager are you using?
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No blasphemy against Eclipse And I love Gimp its a little flaky on Windows but its free. What APK manager are you using?
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Its a program call apk manager. U can find it on xda for free. Or u can download my everything android zip in the dev section. I put it in there. It let's u decompile Apks. Recompile apks. Sign apks optimize apks and zip align apks. All in one program. Its great.
I use apk manager 4. Something that has a script in it. Thought maybe you were using something else. Thanks for the info.
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I use apk manager 4. Something that has a script in it. Thought maybe you were using something else. Thanks for the info.
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Yeah same program I'm using. 4.8 is the newest version. I swear by it
I'm asked all the time how to theme; what's the best way, the best tools, etc. Well, I'm going to compile the best resources that I think will get you up and theming. It's a process, and you'll need to have time and devotion, but these tools and tips will help
A general guide (MOD Info: The document seems to have been removed and there is no possibility to recover it)
This is the best guide that I know of out there for theming; it is comprehensive, and if you use it, you should give a big thanks to the makers of it.
Apktool or apk manager
I find both of these to be great; I have apk manager (windows and linux) on my pc, and apktool (windows, mac, and linux) on my mac. APK manager will likely be best for beginners due to its simplistic and user friendly UI, and it offers some more features then apktool, like zipaligning, optimizing, etc. Both are fantastic, and absolutely a huge help for theming and decompiling apps.
The android SDK
It's always helpful to know how to use the SDK for adb, zipaligning, and other tasks. Remember, even if you have other tools like apk manager to zipalign, it's always good to know how to do it by hand And you'll need tools in it like draw9patch for those pesky .9pngs
Notepad++ or TextWrangler
You will use this all the time. Editing files like decompiled XMLs on this is a breeze
A nice website for Hex colors
You'll use this every time you do XML edits; you'll need these color codes to tell the XMLs what color you want to show up
Photoshop or Gimp or Paint.net
Want to go all out? Go photoshop. Want a great, free tool to theme with? Gimp is the way to go. Either way, you'll want to use one of these tools for png edits when theming. Paint.net is also another good free tool for edits.
Hex Fiend
For you mac users like me, Hex Fiend comes in handy if you ever need to edit binary (non readable or decompiled) XML.
Update Zip creator/modifier
Fabulous tool on windows to create and modify elements of updates zips
ADW Themes
Want to make an ADW theme? This is a great tool to get you started on that
Knowledge
You'll want some general knowledge with terminal or windows cmd prompt. Because you will use it. Also, you'll need to know what to edit in a theme to change aspects of color and such correctly. Well, this is a great tool to find out what you need to edit
I'll be adding to this guide as needed. Please, feel free to ask any questions, and I'll be here to answer them Hope this helps everyone!
In Depth Look: XMLs
For the first in depth look, I'm going to focus on XML edits, as they are a major component to having a complete and thorough theme. Image edits are easy enough, but many don't know where to go when it comes to XMLs. Well, here's where I'll tell you
What is an XML?
Here's is a nice read on XMLs and what they are.
What do XMLs have to do with Android?
XMLs can control many functions in android apps. For the scope of this thread, we'll be changing binary XML into a readable XML file to make our edits, which will usually result in color changes in apps.
How do I edit an XML?
Make sure you have apktool or apk manager correctly set up. They'll make XML edits a breeze. If you need help setting them up, wither ask me or see their manuals.
Take the apk you want to edit, and decompile it with one of those two tools. Make sure if it's dependent on Sense resources or TW ones that you have those set up. (Again, either ask me or see instructions for apktool and apk manager)
Once decompiled, open the XML you'll need/want to edit. See the link I have above under knowledge for finding out what XML you may need to edit
For Windows, use Notepad ++ to edit, and for Mac, use TextWrangler (just suggestions, others work as well)
Use the Hex Color code link I have listed above in the OP to find the suitable code for the color you'll want if you;re making a color change. Remember, the color codes will be 6 digits, but there'll be 2 digits in the XML before the color code. 00 is transparent, and FF is the "regular" color for lack of a better term.
When done with the XML changes, recompile the apk
Sign if needed, and install to see if the changes you've made are worth it
In Depth Look: Using Apktool or Apk Manager.
What are they?
Apktool and Apk Manager allow you to decompile, reengineer, and compile apks after making changes to files in the decompiled apk.
Why would I need them?
These tools allow you to edit XMLs, edit smali files, and change many other aspects of the apk that you wouldn't be able to do without decompiling the apk.
Setting up apktool on a mac
If you have a mac like me, remember that apk manager doesn't work on macs. So, you must use apktool, which is absolutely fine, as in my opinion apktool is better than apk manager. To set up apktool, you must have root mode enabled on your mac. To do that, simply follow these steps:
Open system preferences
Open accounts
Go to login options
Hit join next to network account server
Select open directory utility
Click the lock at the bottom of the window that pops up and enter an admin password
Then, go to the top bar on your mac, hit edit, and select enable root mode
Once you have root mode enabled, you're ready to set up apktool:
From the apktool website, download apktool1.3.2.tar.bz2 and apktool-install-macosx-2.2_r01-1.tar.bz2
Next, open terminal
su
tar -C /usr/local/bin -xvf <zipped file name>
tar -C /usr/local/bin -xvf <zipped file name> (for the second file)
Now to confirm it worked, type "apktool" no quotes
You should get a help menu for apktool
If so, you're good to go!
Now, once you have it set up, you're ready to go! After typing apktool, you'll see the help menu which'll give you the commands available for apktool, but I'll go over the basic ones here.
apktool d "apk path here" will decompile the apk
apktool b "decompiled apk path here" will build an apk from a previously decompiled one
apktool if "framework-res.apk path here" will install a framework res or any app really to allow you to work with dependent apps. For example, if you want to modify an HTC sense apk, you'll need to install the htc.resources.apk first through this method before decompiling the sense apk.
What if I have windows?
The steps will be very similar. See the apktool website I have listed above for a bit more info, but as I said, it's not too far off minus the having to get root access part.
This seems to complex, and I hate using commands! I wish there were another way....
Oh, but there is! *ends cheesy infomercial voice* Apk manager will give you a simplified setup, and all of the same features plus more; all you need is windows or linux.
Great! How do I get that?
Download Apk Manager
Extract the zip
Open up the enclosed script
The rest is pretty self explanatory
Now, even will apk manager, you'll need to make sure you know how to set frameworks up and such, but it makes it much easier with its convenient scripts. If you have any questions, ask them here and I'll certainly do my best to answer them
Helpful Hint!
Remember, once you have an apk decompiled with apktool or apk manager, you have the best chance to correctly edit .9pngs!
If you open the .9png in the decompiled app and edit it with gimp or photoshop while leaving the pre-drawn boarder there, you'll be able to recompile the apk with a properly edited and themed .9png
Advanced Decompiling
Sometimes, you have that pesky app that just won't decompile correctly. Usually, it's an app related to others, like a proprietary system app based off framework-res.apks.
When this happens, you need to ensure that the frameworks are there to have the app's recourse tables properly compile.
For either apktool or apk manager, find a folder on your computer called "apktool."
The should be a folder in here called "framework," and inside that, a 1.apk.
For an app that is dependent on the framework-res.apk in a specific phone/rom, take the framework-res.apk for that rom and rename it 1.apk.
Replace the default one in the folder with yours.
If there's a second one, like the twframework-res.apk for Samsung phones, rename it 2.apk and place it in the "framework" folder.
Now, decompile like normal, and everything should be good
Editing Smali
Right here, thanks to Yorzua
Cool, so what about theming market apps. I mean like changing the icon. I know how to change them individually but what about changing them in bulk. Where would one put them inside of an update.zip?
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Cool, so what about theming market apps. I mean like changing the icon. I know how to change them individually but what about changing them in bulk. Where would one put them inside of an update.zip?
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Changing them in bulk would require you to theme each icon you'd like, and then you could do one of a couple things:
Make them your custom icon with ADW or LP (easiest way)
Install them over the apps you have on your phone to get your custom themed app
Make a flashable zip to add the apps to system/app, resulting in a themed set of apps, now in system/app
I should probably add a bit to the guide on making zips, yes?
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Section 6. ZipThemer: an alternative theme installer with MetaMorph compatibility and advanced features.
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kellinwood said:
Section 6. ZipThemer: an alternative theme installer with MetaMorph compatibility and advanced features.
Ken
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Or that'd work too from a phone I'm targeting computer usage, but that's a nice app, well done
Thanks for this resource! *tagged*
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Thanks for this resource! *tagged*
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No problem! I'll be adding to it as well, and I'll go more in depth to version elements in my reserved posts
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No problem! I'll be adding to it as well, and I'll go more in depth to version elements in my reserved posts
Sent from a truly Epic phone!
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Good, because I'll probably be getting a new laptop soon, so I will need to download all of this stuff again.
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Good, because I'll probably be getting a new laptop soon, so I will need to download all of this stuff again.
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Ah yeah, that'll be a pain... good thing I have all the links in one place now!
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Ah yeah, that'll be a pain... good thing I have all the links in one place now!
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Thank you for this. This is just what I was looking for
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Thank you for this. This is just what I was looking for
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No problem! Glad you liked it, and check back, as I'll be adding more and going more in depth with XML edits and such
I'm sure many people will find this extremely useful. There are a lot of resources out there, but finding them can be difficult.
Apart from system-level theme creation, there's a great guide to creating ADW.Launcher themes here. I would know - I created the icon naming video haha.
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I'm sure many people will find this extremely useful. There are a lot of resources out there, but finding them can be difficult.
Apart from system-level theme creation, there's a great guide to creating ADW.Launcher themes here. I would know - I created the icon naming video haha.
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Very nice! I'll add that to the OP for you
Awesome! Hopefully this will inspire more people into creating the themes of their own!
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Awesome! Hopefully this will inspire more people into creating the themes of their own!
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Agreed! I'm looking at publishing ADW themes of my own
Looking for some assistance on getting a themed app to behave properly. It's a keyboard (Flext9) I downloaded from the Amazon Market for free as a promotion (normally 5.00). I have NO intention on distributing this at all. It's solely for me, and as a learning experience.
This is my first go round at themeing..so if I don't understand what your telling me..go easy..
With the help of DroidXCon, nitsuj17 (how to write up), Chopperdog, Gunnermike, and google, I figured out how to decompile, edit the xml's, recompile, edit the images in gimp, re-draw the patches with draw9patch for the .9's, re-compile .9's with xUltimate, replace the images with 7zip.
At this point if I sign the apk, it breaks like two or three of the functions and robs the xml edits, and .9 edits. It basicallly screws things up royally. (I have used multiple signing tools and they all do the same thing)
The way I get it to function is to install the stock flext9 keyboard, overwrite the app file in data\app with the themed one, change the permissions and owner using root explorer, and I'm good. It's fully functional and themed appropriately. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21063130/SC20110621-233700.png.
The only thing with this is I get an error message when I try to change a setting in preferences [Amazon Marketplace something..Error with the application. Please re-download from Amazon Marketplace] here's the logcat of that error. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21063130/logcat.txt
It only happens once, then not again.
The REAL problem is when I reboot the phone the app is removed from keyboard and languages in settings, and the option in input method is completely gone. However, the app is still installed. The file is still in data\app and if I try to re-install, it prompts me to overwrite the "installed" app. (There is a already a version of this installed. Do you want to overwrite?). However, the app name has changed in the settings-manage applicatons-All from Flext9 to com.nuance.flext9.input-1.apk.. (the file name in data\app) which is different.
Trying to get this to work... more from a "I want to conquer this thing" than I reallly want this keyboard..haha..
any help would be greatly appreciated..
thanks in advance.
david
Lttlwing16 said:
Looking for some assistance on getting a themed app to behave properly. It's a keyboard (Flext9) I downloaded from the Amazon Market for free as a promotion (normally 5.00). I have NO intention on distributing this at all. It's solely for me, and as a learning experience.
This is my first go round at themeing..so if I don't understand what your telling me..go easy..
With the help of DroidXCon, nitsuj17 (how to write up), Chopperdog, Gunnermike, and google, I figured out how to decompile, edit the xml's, recompile, edit the images in gimp, re-draw the patches with draw9patch for the .9's, re-compile .9's with xUltimate, replace the images with 7zip.
At this point if I sign the apk, it breaks like two or three of the functions and robs the xml edits, and .9 edits. It basicallly screws things up royally. (I have used multiple signing tools and they all do the same thing)
The way I get it to function is to install the stock flext9 keyboard, overwrite the app file in data\app with the themed one, change the permissions and owner using root explorer, and I'm good. It's fully functional and themed appropriately. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21063130/SC20110621-233700.png.
The only thing with this is I get an error message when I try to change a setting in preferences [Amazon Marketplace something..Error with the application. Please re-download from Amazon Marketplace] here's the logcat of that error. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21063130/logcat.txt
It only happens once, then not again.
The REAL problem is when I reboot the phone the app is removed from keyboard and languages in settings, and the option in input method is completely gone. However, the app is still installed. The file is still in data\app and if I try to re-install, it prompts me to overwrite the "installed" app. (There is a already a version of this installed. Do you want to overwrite?). However, the app name has changed in the settings-manage applicatons-All from Flext9 to com.nuance.flext9.input-1.apk.. (the file name in data\app) which is different.
Trying to get this to work... more from a "I want to conquer this thing" than I reallly want this keyboard..haha..
any help would be greatly appreciated..
thanks in advance.
david
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If you cant get it signed correctly you could use ninjamorph app to decompile, swap out the stock files with your themed .png and .xml files.
The Good: decompiles, recompiles and swaps out the app for you without having to resign it.
The Bad: You have to swap out files one by one, it can take awhile.
I wouldnt use it to theme anything but it works great for swapping out files you have already modded. I used it on my TW4 launcher. Was really easy to pull my modded files from dropbox to SD and swap em out..
If you have a hard time with it. Check out YouTube.
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If you cant get it signed correctly you could use ninjamorph app to decompile, swap out the stock files with your themed .png and .xml files.
The Good: decompiles, recompiles and swaps out the app for you without having to resign it.
The Bad: You have to swap out files one by one, it can take awhile.
I wouldnt use it to theme anything but it works great for swapping out files you have already modded. I used it on my TW4 launcher. Was really easy to pull my modded files from dropbox to SD and swap em out..
If you have a hard time with it. Check out YouTube.
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yo thanks man...I hadn't tried that yet..but I'll give it a go...
I am assuming I would want to swap out the .9's with the themed/re-patched/recompiled .9's I have correct?
Yes.... Especially the .9's! Ninjamorph will give you some options as far a resizing the .png's but as you prob already guesssed dont try it with .9 images. Just swap em out 1 for 1.
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GrainOsand said:
Yes.... Especially the .9's! Ninjamorph will give you some options as far a resizing the .png's but as you prob already guesssed dont try it with .9 images. Just swap em out 1 for 1.
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I thought so..thanks..
Yeah..it's locking up...when I try to select the new image to replace with...force closed twice..
Tell me this doctor...why does the 'values' folder with the xml files I edited not show up when you "open archive" with 7zip or when the .apk is extracted with ninjamorph? Hard to change if it ain't there.
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I thought so..thanks..
Yeah..it's locking up...when I try to select the new image to replace with...force closed twice..
Tell me this doctor...why does the 'values' folder with the xml files I edited not show up when you "open archive" with 7zip or when the .apk is extracted with ninjamorph? Hard to change if it ain't there.
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perhaps thats the wrong xml to edit?
EDIT: Go around 1..just changing out the .9's = FC sandwich... grrr...this app is like fort knox..
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perhaps thats the wrong xml to edit?
EDIT: Go around 1..just changing out the .9's = FC sandwich... grrr...this app is like fort knox..
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Now, your gonna make me buy this damn keyboard just for the challenge of theming it....
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Now, your gonna make me buy this damn keyboard just for the challenge of theming it....
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U should got it wen it was free lol...its a nice keyboard I like it better than swype actually its just ugly
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Now, your gonna make me buy this damn keyboard just for the challenge of theming it....
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haha..you don't have to man...unless you want too..
com.nuance.flext9.input-1.apk...decompile with apktool...file res\values\colors.xml ---styles.xml--edit..recompile...7zip open archive..same files no where to be found.. where do these go?..do the values get pushed to all the other xml files..?
Maybe this is the problem.
When I sign the apk..it seems like the .9's take, but the xml edits go to hell..and I lose the trace input function (hmmm...I edited the xml for that in the disappearing values\colors.xml file...) and the voice command function is broke as well. (connection error).. HOWEVER, with a davlik wipe, fix permissions in cwm, the app is still there after reboot....(this has been the standard with apk manager opt 16 and autosign tool)
Still unsuccesfull with ninjamorph
if signing is the problem then all you need to do is decompile the apk, make all your edits, and then recompile. Then to bypass the signing just extract the META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml from the original unthemed apk and add them back into your newly compiled apk.
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U should got it wen it was free lol...its a nice keyboard I like it better than swype actually its just ugly
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My thoughts exactly...and how I ended up here..: )
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My thoughts exactly...and how I ended up here..: )
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Sorry, ive been busy updating my themes. Some apk's like phone.apk, swype.apk and camera.apk are very tempramental when it comes to modding them. I these .apk's you have to drag and drop your modded files into place. Im not sure if that is the problem tho as these .apk's will usually show up in app/drawer and even will launch but will FC upon opening them To be honest im a little stumped on this one. Looks like you did everything right, so im not to sure whats going on there.
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Last resort you can try the signapk app in market, its also FREE, I must admit tho it has only worked for me once with the TW Program monitor.......
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Last resort you can try the signapk app in market, its also FREE, I must admit tho it has only worked for me once with the TW Program monitor.......
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Thanks grainosand..
Funkbot got me fixed up in IRC..
Had to place the Android Manifest and META INF in file and push to the system/app
It now sticks on reboot..BUT the voice feature is broke.. grr..
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Thanks grainosand..
Funkbot got me fixed up in IRC..
Had to place the Android Manifest and META INF in file and push to the system/app
It now sticks on reboot..BUT the voice feature is broke.. grr..
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ok...am going to share some applications that *might* help you in getting life your droid life easier.
please note, these apps are NOT mine. am sharing it because i feel that EVERY black owner deserves to know every tweak to get the best of the p970 ...after all, we are SUCH a nice and integrated community.
i'll simply link some apps and going to attach some.
QTADB
it is the most essential and user friendly app that EVERY droid owner - be it a dev, a cook, a user or a noob, anyone.
download here:
http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/
APK Manager & APK Multitool
a great utility tool. essential for me.
please note, APK MULTITOOL is the changed name of APK Manager after v.4.9
here is the link to the thread of the dev for latest :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
Color Edit
ok...this is a bit off-beat and is for the cooks and devs. this is a graphical hex code chooser for the ones modifying the colors. works very simple (and thus, so well )
(i found this in a thread of xda, but am sorry am not able to locate it right now. so am attaching the program directly.)
please check the attachment for the application
(please inform me the actual thread, if you know, so that i can link it to the devs actual post )
MIUI Theme Editor
this is for modifying or creating a mtz for the MIUI ROM (thanks flatzki )
check the following:
it works for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563780
APK Batch Installer
ok...this is again VERY handy for me. am SICK of installing the apk's one by one. u can choose the apk's you want, and this app will batch install it. saves me a LOT of time. (am flashaholic )...check the thread:
(there are many, but am sharing the one i use, and it works for the p970)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23291051
APK Edit
ok....this is a small app. it's neat too. it allows minor changes to the application. allows you to change the name of the app(the one you see @ drawer), lets you edit the icon and allows you to poke the app information (like change the author )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=890199
Online HTC-keyboard maker
get this site to make awesome keyboards for YOUR p970. get "personal" keyboards.
site:http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/index.php
username: p970
password: optimusblack
Online Theme Ktchen
unnecessary to waste words on this since ALL of us know what it is.
link: http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
Android Ktchen
dsixda's kitchen. needs no intro. get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227549
PLEASE SHARE IF YOU KNOW OF ANY APPLICATION THAT CAN HELP THE FELLOW MEMBERS.and also share tutorials, how-to's, guides, etc. share the handy and nifty applications, if you please.
hope this helps all of us
Thanks man... Nice collection for noobs like me........
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Hw to install the keyboard after you have created one??
P. S. Currently on Zeus 6.1 o
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abhi_g1 said:
Hw to install the keyboard after you have created one??
P. S. Currently on Zeus 6.1 o
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take the .apk and replace HTC_ime_22 or something similar @/system/app and reboot.
It's a zip file...
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Don't share tutorials? sounds like propaganda. Hero?
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Don't share tutorials? sounds like propaganda. Hero?
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lolzz....there are loads f them at xda...i wanted this thread to be clean and have small tweaks for the owners.
but nevertheless, i feel am wrong then. gotta correct it ASAP ...sorry bro
i was thinking in wrong line
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It's a zip file...
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unzip it...find the .apk under the system folder.
thanks for the thread, it's not good for my free time
thanks for the info but i dint get how to use colour editing
can you post the the thread where you got it
Wow! This is great! Thanks a lot bro! Really helpful
there isn't a CM7 Theme creator for Themechooser as MIUI Theme Editor, isn't?
Hi friends. How can I edit apps background and font colour. For example: exdialer background from white to black and font colour also.
Please dont prefer using exdialer theme. I already know that. Thank you...
i'm not sure.. but maybe you can decompile the app and change the background.png file
You need to decompile an app, change the png graphics you want, look for the xml files with text color values and change them. Then recompile the app.
For doing that you need a program to decompile. Try apktool, apk multitool or apk manager. There's lots of tutorials and the files that need to be edited depend on each app. So yeah, use google, use the search.
Dear friends. I already know I must decompile Apk file and edit it. So I dont know which xml file includes background and font, etc. colours.
Also I know changing PNG files in apk, so I am asking to change colours of apk.
I use search and don't find anything useful.
Thank you...
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But the bg can be in layout also
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CoolCatGetHome said:
But the bg can be in layout also
So lemme tel you the most importatnt thing
PLAY
If you play with files
You can achieve cool hacks und mods
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I'm playing files since i have a symbian device and going on android. And i also change png files of apps succesfully. But this thing is not a png or other picture file. It must be hex code of colour.
So i extracted a lot of xml files and opened in different xml editors and didn't see any hex code. I also tried Xml to txt converter but didn't get a result.
Is there anyone who has knowledge about that...
Thank you..
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I'm playing files since i have a symbian device and going on android. And i also change png files of apps succesfully. But this thing is not a png or other picture file. It must be hex code of colour.
So i extracted a lot of xml files and opened in different xml editors and didn't see any hex code. I also tried Xml to txt converter but didn't get a result.
Is there anyone who has knowledge about that...
Thank you..
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You should use a tool to like APKtool to open up the APK's. Then you'll start to see hex. values
** sometime app bg isnt there and needs adding like
Android:background>@drawable/bgofcoolnes<
Some like that must be added to some lines for.bg
And it has guides on xda
Search in galaxy 3 sections
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CoolCatGetHome said:
** sometime app bg isnt there and needs adding like
Android:background>@drawable/bgofcoolnes<
Some like that must be added to some lines for.bg
And it has guides on xda
Search in galaxy 3 sections
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I will look for it. My connection is very slow now. Thank you very much :good: