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MetaMorph: changing fonts on the fly

I remembered doing this on my samsung moment and thought I'd try it on Epic and it works for fonts, maybe we can figure out how to do themes as well in the future.
Here is a link to the original thread by Stericson: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329 about the app called MetaMorph for more detail, the general idea is to have theme/font files on the sdcard and the app will install them for you with a reboot to complete the process.
Here is a .zip to try it with: MyFonts
note: I have only tried 3 of these and one was a bit too large. This won't hurt your phone it just won't look right. The stock font is in it for restoring if you wish to.
Stick the .zip on your sdcard
Download MetaMorph from the market(both free and donate versions available)
When you first start the app it will do a system check and if you don't have busybox installed it will tell you. If it says you don't there are free/donate verisons on the market as well so go grab it and install it. I installed it with the default settings.
Now open MetaMorph again and after the checks select Unzip/Extract new theme. None will show but thats ok, hit the blue arrow on the bottom. Now scroll to MyFonts.zip and select it. After it extracts you will see a screen describing the details, hit close. You will see a list of fonts now that all begin with SubTheme:
Select the one you want to apply and then hit Apply it! and Continue? It will then ask you to reboot but that isn't working for our phone so just hit no and do a manual reboot.
After the reboot your font will be applied.
The pick existing theme function shows the fonts but they all show as empty for some reason. No worries, use the Unzip/Extract option and either update/replace option and they will show again. Not sure why you have to extract them every time but it still works this way.
You can add and delete fonts from the sample I provided if you are adventurous. Just unzip it and take a peek at the structure inside as well as the xml control file.
Just thought I'd share this for those who are lazy like me yet always trying to change the look of there phone throughout the day...or am I the only one that does this?
If anyone knows how to use this more properly or anything I've missed I will update this post, thanks.

Good looking out, just changed my fonts to the cartoon option and its awesome!!
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
PS - Anyone know if were getting VLC anytime soon?
....EDITED:Can you provide us with samples of the different styles you have included in the zip so we don't have to go through each one, please? TIA

JungleJiujitsu said:
Good looking out, just changed my fonts to the cartoon option and its awesome!!
PS - Anyone know if were getting VLC anytime soon?
....EDITED:Can you provide us with samples of the different styles you have included in the zip so we don't have to go through each one, please? TIA
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Good idea, I'm too busy today but tonight I'll see what I can do. If anyone else has the time I would appreciate the help. You can simply unzip the file and inside you will see all the different fonts by name. When you open one up you will see two ttf files, one is bold and one is standard. Click on the ttf file and it will show a preview.
No idea what VLC is...

raiderep said:
Good idea, I'm too busy today but tonight I'll see what I can do. If anyone else has the time I would appreciate the help. You can simply unzip the file and inside you will see all the different fonts by name. When you open one up you will see two ttf files, one is bold and one is standard. Click on the ttf file and it will show a preview.
No idea what VLC is...
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Here you go, theres 22 of them so I'm just going to post the link to the album, if you want me to post each individual picture than I will, but I think that would be way too many photos and too cluttered, specially at 800x800 res like they are lol.
Samples Of Each Font
I only got the Standard versions of each one, the Bold versions are no different other than they are, well, in bold lol.

SemiGamer said:
Here you go, theres 22 of them so I'm just going to post the link to the album, if you want me to post each individual picture than I will, but I think that would be way too many photos and too cluttered, specially at 800x800 res like they are lol.
Samples Of Each Font
I only got the Standard versions of each one, the Bold versions are no different other than they are, well, in bold lol.
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Good deal!!! This makes is much easier now to pick and choose the font we wanna install, thanks again, to the both of you!

I'm really liking the droid logo font. Is there any way we can make this smaller for screen fitment. I would love to add it to my theme
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JungleJiujitsu said:
Good deal!!! This makes is much easier now to pick and choose the font we wanna install, thanks again, to the both of you!
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Yup no problem. Glad to help

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Yup no problem. Glad to help
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Very nice layout for the previews, thanx!
sent by an Epic4g through the cosmos

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Very nice layout for the previews, thanx!
sent by an Epic4g through the cosmos
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Welcome. Feel free to use the preview photos at will man.

Thanks raiderep for posting this and semigamer for the previews! Made it real easy to change fonts for noobs like me.
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mysteryemotionz said:
I'm really liking the droid logo font. Is there any way we can make this smaller for screen fitment. I would love to add it to my theme
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+1 I would like this also.

Very nice! My personal opinion the "Russel Squared" font looks the most "Android-ish" if you will. Of course thats just my opinion. Also it fits very nicely, looks good in the app drawer, messaging, etc.
Anyways way to make it easy for the noobs. I personally always extract the zip first, and use "Pick existing theme" then find the XML of the theme. That way I dont have a zipped and non zipped sitting on my SD. Its a little tiny file I know I'm just anal
In any case though you made it simple for all of us to add some more variety to our themes with utmost simplicity Thanx!

wow, works very good, thank you

Is there a way to add our own fonts?
thanx.

Just Love it!!!

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I remembered doing this on my samsung moment and thought I'd try it on Epic and it works for fonts, maybe we can figure out how to do themes as well in the future.
Here is a link to the original thread by Stericson: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329 about the app called MetaMorph for more detail, the general idea is to have theme/font files on the sdcard and the app will install them for you with a reboot to complete the process.
Here is a .zip to try it with: MyFonts
note: I have only tried 3 of these and one was a bit too large. This won't hurt your phone it just won't look right. The stock font is in it for restoring if you wish to.
Stick the .zip on your sdcard
Download MetaMorph from the market(both free and donate versions available)
When you first start the app it will do a system check and if you don't have busybox installed it will tell you. If it says you don't there are free/donate verisons on the market as well so go grab it and install it. I installed it with the default settings.
Now open MetaMorph again and after the checks select Unzip/Extract new theme. None will show but thats ok, hit the blue arrow on the bottom. Now scroll to MyFonts.zip and select it. After it extracts you will see a screen describing the details, hit close. You will see a list of fonts now that all begin with SubTheme:
Select the one you want to apply and then hit Apply it! and Continue? It will then ask you to reboot but that isn't working for our phone so just hit no and do a manual reboot.
After the reboot your font will be applied.
The pick existing theme function shows the fonts but they all show as empty for some reason. No worries, use the Unzip/Extract option and either update/replace option and they will show again. Not sure why you have to extract them every time but it still works this way.
You can add and delete fonts from the sample I provided if you are adventurous. Just unzip it and take a peek at the structure inside as well as the xml control file.
Just thought I'd share this for those who are lazy like me yet always trying to change the look of there phone throughout the day...or am I the only one that does this?
If anyone knows how to use this more properly or anything I've missed I will update this post, thanks.
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nope, you're not the only one..... this is exactly what i was looking for. the only thing is, the app goes thru the whole process, but when i reboot, the font isn't chnged. not a hige deal, but i would like to see what these fonts look like on my phone.

Raider I changed the fonts in a theme and it killed the rom because it looked for the details loaded into the ttf to match the name of the file. Example is if I found a font I like and on the phone it's androidsansserrif and I just rename *.ttf the fonts description was still the original fonts name and therefore the phone would stop. Does this method bypass having to use a font creator to change the description or did you have to change that for all of them. I'm running dk28 dont know if you are or not
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I wanted to be able to get the themers to use mm as well, so I been experimenting with it and there are a few limitations that are a killer.
500 file write max. Most in depth themes will be two or 3 separate flashes .
framework has to be last because it causes a reboot and sometimes takes 2-3 flashes to take everything
On top of that, we have technically two frameworks. We would be doing a lot of support in our threads. Also it can't theme market apps it claims, I hope it can, cause that would still add an update zip for all of them.
I wanted to get stericson and some of us themers to work together on getting some of these hurtles behind us.
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I seem to remember on the Hero this not being superior to any ROM cooker/themer changing the update.zip b/c of lots of FC's. I *thought* this was better for stock users but I don't know, I remember themers changing fonts through other methods though...

It actually work wonders for small flashes, either fonts or just a few pictures. Its also easier for testing an image and you have to keep flashing over and over. As far as fcs and all the only problems I get are errors in my code. It's entire themes that give it hell .
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[MOD]Squshy's Anims & WIP Status Bar Animation Standard: Devs and Themers please read

[MOD]Squshy's Anims & WIP Status Bar Animation Standard: Devs and Themers please read
PLEASE READ 2ND POST FOR THE CURRENT PROJECT! DEVS AND THEMERS PLEASE READ!
1st post is my animation corner (I promise I'll have more than just the one soon )
Here is the working Spinning Eye animation Like I said before, it's very minimalist but I like it. And it's finally the length I wanted it to be at. Credit goes to maddoggin for the original flashable .zip
Heres a pic of the first frame. The "eye" rotates a quarter turn, then rotates back. Its pretty simple
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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UPDATE: Stock systemui.apk uploaded. Flash to remove animations and have stock status bar returned.

[MOD][EF02] Spinning Eye Animated Status Bar: a baseline test
Let me take a minute to explain exactly what it is I'm doing:
One of the major issues that I noticed right away with these status bar images is the fact that they're not modular in regards to the end users; rather, they are another method of themeing that are applied to an apk. What this means, and what this is relevant to, is that they're not easily ported between themes.
A for instance: user is running marcusant v7 rom, which is themed nearly entirely red and black. But this user likes the spinning eye animation I uploaded, which uses the stock systemui.apk (green and black). Obviously the status bar won't match the rest of the theme.
So at this point, there's only two reasonable choices: the author of the animation has to theme systemui.apk with marcusants theme (remember, we can't just modify v7s systemui.apk since its already themed, and thus won't compile), or marcusant has to incorporate the animation himself and release it as an addon.
Ultimately, this restricts the end users choices. Because its unreasonable to expect either the animation author or the themer/dev to incorporate every possible choice. In addition, the common xda end user is unable and unwilling to decompile, theme, and compile the apk themselves (let's face it: it's tedious work if you don't know what you're doing). But in the name of choice and customization, the end user should be able to have any animation/theme combo he/she desires.
So this is an attempt to standardize a new, animation friendly systemui.apk. The objective is to have ALL themers and devs use this new apk in place of the stock one. Obviously, it needs to compile correctly (which it currently does) so that they can theme it. It also needs to incorporate an effective and easy way for the end user to add any released animation they want.
The method I came up with is this:
1. The themer/dev packs their themed systemui.apk in a flashable .zip and releases it along side their theme/ROM.
2. Animation author doesn't need to do anything other than make sure their animation frame names comply with the standard.
3. End user downloads animation of their choice, and the systemui.apk flashable from their theme/ROM of choice. Opening up both archives side by side, all it will take is a drag and drop of 4 components.
I know compliance is a tough thing to sell and get everyone on board with, especially when it involves an extra step or two, but themers/devs should look at the compliance objectively: the vast majority of effort involved is done by the end user. The only thing a themer/dev would need to do is post a simple systemui.apk flashable. By me releasing a master copy, any other effort on the themer/dev side should be eliminated.
So here's where we stand: master copy decompiles/compiles and flashes correctly, so its ready to theme. However one user attempted the animation method (drag and drop) and it broke.
I think what broke it is the fact that there's no pulldown_animxxx.png's in the original zip; thus, adding a new element rather than simply replacing one causes the apk to fail (I *think* its because the pngs need referenced in public.xml, which happens automatically when an apk is compiled; the purpose of this project however is to enable the end user to effectively avoid decompiling/compiling)
The only solution that comes to mind is adding "placeholder" pngs of a small size (~1kb) to the master apk, but not reference them in pulldown.xml so that it still retains the stock sytemui.apk appearance and functionality. I don't think this will prevent the .apk from decompiling/compiling correctly (meaning it should be themeing ready), however this seems to be a very brutish solution, and not an elegant one as I would like it to be.
Anyone with any thoughts, suggestions, or questions about this, feel free to post here or PM me.
More info and current download [BROKEN]:
***caution! May not work! If it doesn't, systemui.apk will FC and you'll need to flash either another animation or the stock status bar in the OP!***
Instructions:
Download here http://www.mediafire.com/?te9qc780gi6mou5
Open .zip up in 7zip (or winRar), then navigate to /system/app and open systemui.apk
Then in another window, do the same steps to open systemui.apk from the animation .zip in the OP (or another one that you might have for GB)
With the windows side by side, you'll need to drag and drop 4 items from the animated systemui to the on you just downloaded, placing them in the same folders where you are dragging from. Make sure to hit "yes" to replace files:
1. Pulldown.xml in /drawable
2. All the animation frames in /drawable-hdpi (should be named pulldown_animxxx.png or something)
3. Shade_bg.png in /drawable-hdpi
4. Status_bar_tracking.xml in /layout
Back out of all the windows. If you did this in winrar, make sure you confirm to update the original archive when you close the window that has systemui.apk open
Flash! And let me know if it works!
NOTE: if it doesn't work, try deleting the corresponding files you are replacing first, then dragging the ones from the animation over. PLEASE let me know if you had to do this, but try the other method first.
HEY! WHAT IS THIS?
This is a modified stock systemui.apk that contains a modified status_bar_tracking.xml and has pulldown.xml added. It does not have an animation in it. Rather, it is an attempt at making a standard systemui.apk for themers and devs to use in order to make pulldown animations more portable between themes.
If this phase of testing goes well, ill post complete details in the OP.
Other findings from my experimentation. Just trying to see how involved we can make this.
squshy 7 said:
ok so after some quick testing, it appears that the number of frames for animations are limited by the number of images in drawable-hdpi, not the number of frames listed in pulldown.xml nor the sum total size (in kB) of frames. Reasoning:
Spinning eye animation consisted of 30 frames spinning in one direction, then 28 frames spinning in the opposite direction. The second set of 28 were simply duplicates of frames 2 through 29, renamed to be 31 through 58. pulldown.xml was written simply as frames 1 though 58, with each frame at 33ms intervals. This configuration caused SystemUI.apk to FC upon flashing. Logcat dump indicates error "bitmap too large for VM allowance" (paraphrased).
In the next configuration of the animation, I removed frames 31 through 58, and edited pulldown.xml to play frames 1 through 30 then 29 through 2, same 33ms interval (which honestly, in the name of efficient developing, should have been my configuration to begin with since the frames were identical and the master set consisted of 30 anyway. but its ok because it helped me discover a limit ). Upon flashing, animation was successful.
As I stated previously, my very first tinkering with this mod was to port the Red Nexus boot animation, which consisted of 49 frames. The size of each picture, and the sum size of all pictures, was MUCH greater than my initial Spinning Eye animation which FCed, so size should be considered irrelevant (except when thinking about performance; the status bar obviously became very laggy).
So, what does this tell us? We know that picture filesize shouldn't matter (can't exceed system partition size obviously), there doesn't appear to be a limit on the number of frame references in pulldown.xml, and that the limit exists in the number of unique frames created in drawable-hdpi.
As I said, I know 49 images will work, and that at 58 it's broken, but I haven't had time to increase the number of pictures by increments of 1 to find the exact number. So I'd say keep it under 50 lol. You can, however, repeat frames, seemingly as much as you'd like.
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Im to scared to try 8(
OP Request :
1st .... hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Just flashed. It is really sweet looking. It does slow the pull down animation slightly at times but not enough to bother me. I'm going to keep it.
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iSaint said:
Im to scared to try 8(
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haha dont be, it's harmless. the worst that would happen is that systemui.apk would FC and you'd be stuck without a status bar. maddoggins post has a restore .zip (i think)
EDIT: you forgot to call 1st saint! haha

coryshad said:
Just flashed. It is really sweet looking. It does slow the pull down animation slightly at times but not enough to bother me. I'm going to keep it.
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good to hear, and thank you

K ill try it bro will edit when done ...
Edit : Pretty good bro...

AOK
No issues... no lag... looks great and is staying! TYVM

Flashed smooth so far I will check back
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Can we gets some pics?

The Root said:
Can we gets some pics?
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yeah give me a little bit when I get off the road.
orlzzt said:
No issues... no lag... looks great and is staying! TYVM
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Youre very welcome thanks!
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Sometimes my status bar doesn't want to go back up....not too big of a problem...still keeping it...thanks
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Devi0124 said:
Sometimes my status bar doesn't want to go back up....not too big of a problem...still keeping it...thanks
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Hmm ill look into that later.
Pic is up
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squshy 7 said:
yeah give me a little bit when I get off the road.
Youre very welcome thanks!
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Stop sexting and drivin foo'!

Here's a pic if u want to use it
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Esteway.619 said:
Here's a pic if u want to use it
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Thank you sir
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squshy 7 said:
Thank you sir
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Yup yup
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OP updated with previous investigation's results.
Ill be re-doing the tests more thouroughly once I make the hop to EF02
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Nice work squshy. Simple and elegant. Love it. I flashed it and been running for over an hour and have had no problems thus far.

Works great on my phone no lag pretty sweet thanks!
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[How To] Change Your Sense 3.0/3.5 Lock Screen Font (Adapted for System Fonts)

Want Your Sense 3 Lockscreen's Typeface to Match Your System Font?
This is My Method
First things first. You need to make sure you have Root Explorer or an equivalent file manager with root access, as you will need Read/Write permissions for the System folder.
You will also need to obtain your desired font in TrueType format. This will be indicated by the file extension ".ttf" Unlike Windows, Android does not recognize multiple font types.
Although I can't guarantee it will work in every case, I will say that I have yet to experience any problems when I simply change the file extension of a font I wish to use (for example - "Neutratext.otf" becomes "Neutratext.ttf" by simply renaming the file.)​
One last thing before I start:
DO NOT blame me if you mess up your phone! Make sure to perform a backup BEFORE you do ANYTHING else. If something doesn't go quite right you SHALL find yourself in a boot loop.
Ok, now that you've backed up your phone, use Root Explorer (or whatever your poison) to find the font you wish to use and rename it to IDENTICALLY match the following two files:
Click Here Now If You Wish to Use This Tutorial for System Fonts! Otherwise, Continue Below \/\/\/\/
HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
Once you have renamed the files, select both and COPY/PASTE or MOVE them to:
System/fonts
The next step is to simply change the permissions of both files. In Root Explorer, You just long press on a file and select "Permissions" from the pop up menu. There will be slight variations between file managers though. Once you figure out where permissions are located, you'll want to change the permissions of both font files so that they look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now that permissions have been changed, it's time to reboot your phone. Once it's back up, you should see your new font gracing the lock screen.
This may help if you would like to adapt this post to change your system font - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16601089&postcount=3
Notes:
If you didn't notice, there are in fact, two fonts which are being replaced here. The fact is, I'm not sure if both need replacement or just one of them. The first time I tried this, I replaced both and it worked perfectly so, that's how I continue to do it. If you wish to do a little experimenting to see if we only need to do one or if we need both, feel free. I would appreciate it if you'll share your findings, so I can update the OP to reflect this.
Apparently, I also need to add that this tutorial is all based on the assumption that you are coming into it with a font which YOU have found and placed on your SD card. This font will be the one you'll be copying and renaming for placement in the System/fonts folder.
Just a heads up for you guys. Performing this mod will also change the font of your large Sense Weather Widget. This will probably be a plus to the vast majority, many will be indifferent but, for a small percentage of you, it may be a deal breaker. This note is for you.
This mod will apparently work on the Desire HD as well, with slightly different results. It seems to work just fine with the exception of the icon labels beneath the lock screen icons. They appear to be unaffected. I have no Desire HD so, I can't help you guys out much here.
Added link in OP to help simplify System Font Adaptation
Now confirmed to be working with BAMF SoaB!
BEFORE (and I'm ONLY referencing the fonts here):
AFTER:

This is just for the lock screen? how do we change the entire system fonts? The fonts on synergy rom are way too thin and hard to read... i really dont care about the fonts on the lock screen.

Alter Tutorial for Sytem Fonts
enkrypt3d said:
This is just for the lock screen? how do we change the entire system fonts? The fonts on synergy rom are way too thin and hard to read... i really dont care about the fonts on the lock screen.
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Ask and ye shall receive! Here's how to adapt this for System Fonts-
The fonts you'll be replacing are:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
You CAN use the same font for both of these but, personally, I prefer to use a normal or thin version of my preferred font, as well as a bold version.
Make sure you name them EXACTLY as the original files are named.
That, as they say, is that! We've pretty much turned this into a dual purpose tutorial because that was the only difference between this tutorial and one for system fonts.
But, hold up there, Sparky! You're almost there but, you do need to refer back to the OP so, you can tie up the loose ends. Pick up at the "changing permissions" part.
Edit: DO keep in mind that apps have made it a little "easier" to change system fonts. You can simply download an app such as Font Changer or Font Switcher. I prefer my method because it's quite easy, doesn't add another app to your drawer and makes you just a little more comfortable with the inner workings of your phone.

enkrypt3d said:
This is just for the lock screen? how do we change the entire system fonts? The fonts on synergy rom are way too thin and hard to read... i really dont care about the fonts on the lock screen.
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How about you thank him for the tutorial instead of saying "I really don't care about the fonts on the lock screen."
On a separate note thanks C for the tutorial this will make it to the next version of dark horse when I get to computer that shows a thanks button I will hit it.

jonathanphx1 said:
How about you thank him for the tutorial instead of saying "I really don't care about the fonts on the lock screen."
On a separate note thanks C for the tutorial this will make it to the next version of dark horse when I get to computer that shows a thanks button I will hit it.
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lol! Thanks Jonathan!

Btw ur doesn't say where to copy the files from. All the fonts ur talking about are already in system/fonts... The permissions are already the same as what ur talking about ... I appreciate the tutorial but it doesn't really make sense.
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Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!

McLabia said:
Imma put this as nicely as possible....Its because youre an...nevermind. So not worth it.. /sign. Go buy an iSheep, reading seems to be too hard for you.
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Haha very funny I hate apple. But thx for thinking u have any clue who I am or what I'm about. I've read this page 5 times. It says nothing about where to copy the fonts from.
If I'm supposed to download the fonts from somewhere it would be nice to include that part.
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Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!
Edit:
You will also need your desired font in TrueType format. This will be indicated by the file extension ".ttf" Unlike Windows, Android does not recognize multiple font types.
Although I can't guarantee it will work in every case, I will say that I have yet to experience any problems when I simply change the file extension of a font I wish to use (for example - "Neutratext.otf" becomes "Neutratext.ttf" by simply renaming the file.)
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enkrypt3d said:
Haha very funny I hate apple. But thx for thinking u have any clue who I am or what I'm about. I've read this page 5 times. It says nothing about where to copy the fonts from.
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Nevermind. McLabia beat me to a very similar explanation. Thanks dude.

Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!

McLabia said:
Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!
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lol! No problem man.

Worked perfect the first shot.
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McLabia said:
Worked perfect the first shot.
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Hey McLabia, what font is that your'e using? It's nice and clean looking.
Oh and thanks c_live_lee. Nice and simple
Thanks,
hinds73

So question, right now I am using the stock font from synergy, if I want to bring this over to my lockscreen which 2 font files do I take from system/fonts?
Is it just one font from system/fonts I take and rename twice ?
Sorry If this is clear but I am probably just confused lol.
Thanks for the tutorial !

BurnOne77 said:
So question, right now I am using the stock font from synergy, if I want to bring this over to my lockscreen which 2 font files do I take from system/fonts?
Is it just one font from system/fonts I take and rename twice ?
Sorry If this is clear but I am probably just confused lol.
Thanks for the tutorial !
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Honestly? I used both of the system fonts. Top top bottom bottom replacement.
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Hinds the font is called veggie burger.
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McLabia said:
Honestly? I used both of the system fonts. Top top bottom bottom replacement.
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Hinds the font is called veggie burger.
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SOOO
DroidSans.ttf > HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf > HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
copy that
easy then
ty

BurnOne77 said:
SOOO
DroidSans.ttf > HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf > HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
copy that
easy then
ty
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That's how I did it. It may be wrong, but it worked. Lol.
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BurnOne77 said:
SOOO
DroidSans.ttf > HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf > HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
copy that
easy then
ty
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Yep! That's correct! In order for the Synergy font to be used as a System font, it must bear the two "DroidSans/DroidSans-Bold" names. However, I really don't think there is a need for the specifics of your above illustration. What I mean is, You don't have to use both of the DS fonts. You can use either of them for both Helvetica fonts, if you like. For example:
"DroidSans.ttf" can be used for both/either "HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf" and/or "HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf"
It shouldn't make any difference, really. I hope that isn't too confusing. Having read it back to myself, I think it may be.

see im not the only one! hahahh I just used font switcher... much easier and i removed it after i changed the fonts. done.

How to Modify the Google Search Widget?

I'm new to android, and I'm trying to learn how to theme. I've got some of the basics down, but I'm still a little overwhelmed as to what tools are best to use for modifying which items.
Currently, I am running a CM7 ROM on a Samsung Vibrant. I'd like to theme the google search widget. What's the best way to go about doing this? Is this something that can be done with Metamorph? What about Theme Chooser? Does something like Zipthemer come into play with what I'm trying to do?
This seems like it should be a relatively simple thing to do, but I haven't been able to make it work. I'm able to modify other widgets like the music player, but I can't seem to get this google search widget to change.
I'd really appreciate any and all help with this. Thanks in advance!

I haven't been able to get it to work through metamorph, so I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just not possible through that method. Any help with this?

Could try using apkmanager?
What exactly is it your wanting to do to it?
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As I understand it, apkmanager is used to modify then repackage an existing apk file. Is that accurate? If so, I don't think that will work for me since I can't re-install google search (the package won't re-install over the existing application and there's no uninstall option).
As to what I'm trying to do....right now I'm just trying to make ANY change to the google search widget. I am really using this as a learning tool, so the specific changes don't matter, I just want to learn how to do it.

thasensei said:
As I understand it, apkmanager is used to modify then repackage an existing apk file. Is that accurate? If so, I don't think that will work for me since I can't re-install google search (the package won't re-install over the existing application and there's no uninstall option).
As to what I'm trying to do....right now I'm just trying to make ANY change to the google search widget. I am really using this as a learning tool, so the specific changes don't matter, I just want to learn how to do it.
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Instead of trying to install normally, you can just drop the apk in /system/app. Using Root Explorer, you may want to back up the original Google Search apk. On my phone it's named "GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk", yours may be named differently. Either move the original to your SD card or replace the apk extension with .bak then move the new one. You'll need to mount system as r/w, in Root Explorer the button is near the top. The modded version has to have the same name as the original, so copy the apk to /system/app and rename it if necessary. Long-press on the apk and select permissions. Set the permissions to rw-r--r-- (owner = read, write checked; group = read checked; other = read checked).
Then reboot and you should be good.
Root Explorer is a paid app, but an indispensable tool if you're going to be modding system files. It's also a great file explorer, and well worth the money. However, if you don't want to pay, ES File Explorer is free and has a root level file explorer - you have to enable root access in settings. I'm not sure how to mount r/w with ES, but there are other free apps that will do so if the option isn't built in.
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thasensei said:
I'm new to android, and I'm trying to learn how to theme. I've got some of the basics down, but I'm still a little overwhelmed as to what tools are best to use for modifying which items.
Currently, I am running a CM7 ROM on a Samsung Vibrant. I'd like to theme the google search widget. What's the best way to go about doing this? Is this something that can be done with Metamorph? What about Theme Chooser? Does something like Zipthemer come into play with what I'm trying to do?
This seems like it should be a relatively simple thing to do, but I haven't been able to make it work. I'm able to modify other widgets like the music player, but I can't seem to get this google search widget to change.
I'd really appreciate any and all help with this. Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
Since ur on cm 7 rom look and learn how to create themes and mod n install themes over stock system application without all the troubles.
Otherwise when u mod any system apk, application signature will change and updates from market will not even install over different signature application.
Alternative is to mod application and install via xrecovery package. With stock signature. This is little tech but not a big deal too.
I suggest theme option that's why cm7 came with theme option to mod apps.
Cheers

Thanks plainjane, I can try replacing the package as a last resort, but I'm hoping to find a cleaner way to do it.
Shiwantha, so I can use Theme Choser for this? That's what I was originally trying to use, but I couldn't get it to work. As long as I know that it's possible, I at least know what to focus on.
Thanks to all for the responses!

thasensei said:
Thanks plainjane, I can try replacing the package as a last resort, but I'm hoping to find a cleaner way to do it.
Shiwantha, so I can use Theme Choser for this? That's what I was originally trying to use, but I couldn't get it to work. As long as I know that it's possible, I at least know what to focus on.
Thanks to all for the responses!
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Hi, it can be done in theme chooser, I have done it
I made my theme chooser app with a great guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964391 and a lot of patience...
I did find it a bit annoying, as the ROM im using came with two seach widgets, GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk and QuickSearchBox.apk ... So when I tried editing the widget (with theme chooser) it wasnt the right one! So maybe try both if you have both!
Any how, yes it is possible... Theme chooser may be the easiest way. It is possible with ApkTool/ApkManager. Apk Manager might help as it can push the app to /system via adb, and Apk Manager lets you keep the signature if it is a system app, but it may also corrupt it...
Hope this helps you, Matt

If u figure out how to theme the google search widget i would love to see a blue one. Ive been looking all over for one

chris6278 said:
If u figure out how to theme the google search widget i would love to see a blue one. Ive been looking all over for one
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If you like dark blue...
This one I created for my X10 Honeycomb theme some times back. its planned to install via xrecovery for X10 froyo then.........
Cheers.

So in case anybody was wondering, I think I see what the problem is...both apktool and apk manager don't seem to be decompiling/recompiling properly. I didn't notice with apktool, but apk manager gives me errors when I try to decompile.
I'm guessing it's because I have to reference something from my samsung device in order to decompile properly, but I'm not sure what.

The best mod that you can make for the google search widget is to delete it! Your phone has a search button for a reason! Why do you want to waste your home screen space? No, really, I really am curious... Flame away and prove me wrong, please lol
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dimebagdan65 said:
The best mod that you can make for the google search widget is to delete it! Your phone has a search button for a reason! Why do you want to waste your home screen space? No, really, I really am curious... Flame away and prove me wrong, please lol
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HAH! Well...mostly because I've only had the phone (and this is my first android) for about 4 days and I didn't realize there's a search button on it.
But that aside, I really just want to learn how to theme the different aspects of the phone, and I just picked the google widget as my first project cause it was there.

Shiwantha said:
If you like dark blue...
This one I created for my X10 Honeycomb theme some times back. its planned to install via xrecovery for X10 froyo then.........
Cheers.
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Can u please post that wallpaper or tell me where u got it? Thanx

chris6278 said:
Can u please post that wallpaper or tell me where u got it? Thanx
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Check any of my honeycomb themes in my signature and download extras pack for more goodies. ;-)
Cheers

thasensei said:
HAH! Well...mostly because I've only had the phone (and this is my first android) for about 4 days and I didn't realize there's a search button on it.
But that aside, I really just want to learn how to theme the different aspects of the phone, and I just picked the google widget as my first project cause it was there.
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Lol well as a starting point for learning to theme, you picked a good one, but just use it as a stepping stone! If there's one thing I would delete from Android's existence it would be that search widget lol more tips n tricks at www.DimeDroidHQ.com
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dimebagdan65 said:
more tips n tricks at www.DimeDroidHQ.com
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Another cool site. Thanks. However I now have to hate you...I've been feeding fish for the last 20 minutes

solarus2011 said:
Another cool site. Thanks. However I now have to hate you...I've been feeding fish for the last 20 minutes
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Lmfao sorry, I had to put that, I'm a huge aquarium nut! Used to have 5 tanks set up at my old place
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[Themers Needed] Texture Hunt

Hey Guys,
I need some help finding a texture. I have been looking for it more than 5 weeks and I simply cant find it.
Take a look at those screenshots:
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I am looking for the greyisch texture on the right part of the settings app. Since its being used in some 3rd party apps I thought it should be in the framework-res.apk and I changed a whole lot of images, but that texture never was found.
Since its not the first time I ask this question, just FYI of course i have the holo background themed and the dark dialog files too. My Power menu is black, but I just cant find it. I also talked to some themers over in the transformer forums, but sadly I couldnt get the answer I was longing for -.-
Here is my framework-res.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yd7dompz4dcj5qo
Plz, if you can help me take a look at my apk and tell me what I am missing.
Thanks in advance

Nordpolcamper said:
Hey Guys,
I need some help finding a texture. I have been looking for it more than 5 weeks and I simply cant find it.
Take a look at those screenshots:
I am looking for the greyisch texture on the right part of the settings app. Since its being used in some 3rd party apps I thought it should be in the framework-res.apk and I changed a whole lot of images, but that texture never was found.
Since its not the first time I ask this question, just FYI of course i have the holo background themed and the dark dialog files too. My Power menu is black, but I just cant find it. I also talked to some themers over in the transformer forums, but sadly I couldnt get the answer I was longing for -.-
Here is my framework-res.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yd7dompz4dcj5qo
Plz, if you can help me take a look at my apk and tell me what I am missing.
Thanks in advance
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I use a unmodded ics rom on my DHD, and in my case the background is transparent/holo_background_dark
editbox_dropdown_background_dark.9.png is my guess

For the settings app, looks like someone just made an image filled with #282828 (just like the pop ups and menus) and used it for the background. The background is located in /framework-res/drawable-nodpi and should be named background_holo_dark or something like that.
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Check drawable-nodpi
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TUN_SD said:
I use a unmodded ics rom on my DHD, and in my case the background is transparent/holo_background_dark
editbox_dropdown_background_dark.9.png is my guess
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I just tried and it sadly didnt change anything
jabbawalkee said:
For the settings app, looks like someone just made an image filled with #282828 (just like the pop ups and menus) and used it for the background. The background is located in /framework-res/drawable-nodpi and should be named background_holo_dark or something like that.
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CoolCatGetHome said:
Check drawable-nodpi
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Well I looked into my nodpi folder and the only two important files were the holo dark and holo light files, which I already worked on.
The holo black for example is responsible for the left column of the settings menu
if you want to check again here is my nodpi folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?uqmhajv3armjijq

Nordpolcamper said:
I just tried and it sadly didnt change anything
Well I looked into my nodpi folder and the only two important files were the holo dark and holo light files, which I already worked on.
The holo black for example is responsible for the left column of the settings menu
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did you checked the settings.apk too?
the image I attached should be the one for the settings menü.
I tried with 9.patch drawer and it looks the same. (the boarder and the 9. patch)
mmh, strange thing.
but I believe it´s a png because of that border!

TUN_SD said:
did you checked the settings.apk too?
the image I attached should be the one for the settings menü.
I tried with 9.patch drawer and it looks the same. (the boarder and the 9. patch)
mmh, strange thing.
but I believe it´s a png because of that border!
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Yes I believe its a png for the exact same reasons. I worked quite a bit with 9.pngs and managed to get a lot changed with them. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Could you make the 9.png and I will try that? Maybe its something extremely stupid I am missing.
In the Settings.apk was no such file. Nothing even greyish.
I attached my current framework-res.apk which is the one I am currently working on. I just dont know, where else to look -.-
Framework-res.apk

Nordpolcamper said:
Yes I believe its a png for the exact same reasons. I worked quite a bit with 9.pngs and managed to get a lot changed with them. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Could you make the 9.png and I will try that? Maybe its something extremely stupid I am missing.
In the Settings.apk was no such file. Nothing even greyish.
I attached my current framework-res.apk which is the one I am currently working on. I just dont know, where else to look -.-
Framework-res.apk
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Can't do it today. But try this: decompile the app, draw a red line over the gray, compile and flash it.
I can do it tomorrow morning after work if you want.
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TUN_SD said:
Can't do it today. But try this: decompile the app, draw a red line over the gray, compile and flash it.
I can do it tomorrow morning after work if you want.
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Yes thank you, I would greatly appreciate that. My PC died on me a week back and I get my new one on Wednesday. Thats way i cant use the full Android SDK right now.
I had to recreate the 9.pngs by renaming the original ones to blabla.png and then change it via photoshop. Then using the draw9patcher and then the 9png converter. Worked ok for me up until now and the images appear to be working, but I am not sure, if that might cause trouble with some 9.pngs

Nordpolcamper said:
Yes thank you, I would greatly appreciate that. My PC died on me a week back and I get my new one on Wednesday. Thats way i cant use the full Android SDK right now.
I had to recreate the 9.pngs by renaming the original ones to blabla.png and then change it via photoshop. Then using the draw9patcher and then the 9png converter. Worked ok for me up until now and the images appear to be working, but I am not sure, if that might cause trouble with some 9.pngs
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how should the image look? I can compile it, but can´t test.
I try a transparent one and a red one, so you can test, if it´s the right one.
let me know, if it works. Transparent is attached too. but you don´t see it

TUN_SD said:
how should the image look? I can compile it, but can´t test.
I try a transparent one and a red one, so you can test, if it´s the right one.
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yes thank you^^
The end result should be a solid dark background. So if its really this one, then if the background is already black, then making it either black or transparent schould do the trick

Nordpolcamper said:
yes thank you^^
The end result should be a solid dark background. So if its really this one, then if the background is already black, then making it either black or transparent schould do the trick
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I edited my previous post.
keep me posted! viel glück!

TUN_SD said:
I edited my previous post.
keep me posted! viel glück!
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Ok at first I flashed your framework-res.apk and it ****ed up my system^^ I reflashed my rom, extracted your red image and flashed it with the original framework of my rom, but sadly it didnt change the background.
I tried it with the transparent one too and still no change. I searched most of my phones app to find what we changed, but I couldnt find the red file anywhere.

Nordpolcamper said:
Ok at first I flashed your framework-res.apk and it ****ed up my system^^ I reflashed my rom, extracted your red image and flashed it with the original framework of my rom, but sadly it didnt change the background.
I tried it with the transparent one too and still no change. I searched most of my phones app to find what we changed, but I couldnt find the red file anywhere.
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mmh, then it compiles not correct. thats the ICS bug with apktool.
and this image is really strange! when I looked at r screen and compared it with the edit_box....png, it looks the same.
I have no idea, where to look now?
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another idea. can you make a screen, when you tab on that list?

TUN_SD said:
mmh, then it compiles not correct. thats the ICS bug with apktool.
and this image is really strange! when I looked at r screen and compared it with the edit_box....png, it looks the same.
I have no idea, where to look now?
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another idea. can you make a screen, when you tab on that list?
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Yes I could, but there is no highlight or something like that

This fella may be able to help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673652
Looks like he's changed what you want to, although he did say it's only a concept.
Edit: post #36

m1keyb said:
This fella may be able to help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673652
Looks like he's changed what you want to, although he did say it's only a concept.
Edit: post #36
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well I asked him and I am waiting for an answer, but I dont think that it is even possible what he plan on the left column so that should be a mockup and I think he will end up searching for that texture too

got my answer and it is as I thought, its a concept and so he doesnt know where this file is either

Nordpolcamper said:
got my answer and it is as I thought, its a concept and so he doesnt know where this file is either
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lol, thats really unbelievable!
I asked also some devs about it (dual panel layout) but without success.
ghost chasing.....

TUN_SD said:
lol, thats really unbelievable!
I asked also some devs about it (dual panel layout) but without success.
ghost chasing.....
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Yes thats my life for 5 weeks, noone seems to know, where that file is.
I thought about opening this thread over in the galaxy tab forums, but didnt up until now. One guy themed it, but he couldnt remember what file it was