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I want to create a custom framework-res.apk for the Cognition 2.1.4 ROM that has colored icons in the settings menu. I can make the icons in Photoshop but I don't know how to extract the existing icons and insert the new icons in the framework-res.apk file. Does anyone know the procedure? I want to do something like Tayutama did for his ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774950&highlight=settings+menu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=722993-Found via searching.
I extracted the framework-res.apk and can't find the Settings Menu Icons in that file. Are they in another file?
Try settings.apk
jasonyump said:
Try settings.apk
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Correct.
The icons in the settings menu are all inside Settings.apk
Tayutama said:
Correct.
The icons in the settings menu are all inside Settings.apk
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Thanks, I just copied the Settings.apk from your ROM to the \system\app folder on my phone using Root Explorer and know I have the colored icons I wanted.
good ol take and bake...
rkorzuch said:
Thanks, I just copied the Settings.apk from your ROM to the \system\app folder on my phone using Root Explorer and know I have the colored icons I wanted.
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nice you should release them so you can share your work with the community
This is the Settings.apk from Tayutama's I9000 Rom. This works on Cognition 2.1.4. Jus copy the SD card on your phone and then use Root Explorer to copy the file to the /system/app directory on your phone and reboot.
EDIT: Also works on Cognition 2.1.5
Hi guys,
Wondering if someone can give me some clear directions how to add battery icons (knowing that the resource IDs of the images are not stored in public.xml - it doesn't exist in samsung's framework-res.apk) and how can I change text colors (basically replace black with white and vice versa) and where should I change these values.
Thanks a lot!
Common themers, I know you know, you just don't wanna share
Joking I would really like to start themeing as well and these are the only 2 issues that I have at the moment.
icezar1 said:
Common themers, I know you know, you just don't wanna share
Joking I would really like to start themeing as well and these are the only 2 issues that I have at the moment.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724778
Get apk manger.I'm trying to do this too.
Hm, I did, I de-compiled the apk but did not want to compile back. Probably the images are not Draw 9-patch-ed. However, I still need to find out how to change the text color...
icezar1 said:
Hm, I did, I de-compiled the apk but did not want to compile back. Probably the images are not Draw 9-patch-ed. However, I still need to find out how to change the text color...
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find you find out before keep me updated, and i'll do the same.
icezar1 said:
Hi guys,
Wondering if someone can give me some clear directions how to add battery icons (knowing that the resource IDs of the images are not stored in public.xml - it doesn't exist in samsung's framework-res.apk) and how can I change text colors (basically replace black with white and vice versa) and where should I change these values.
Thanks a lot!
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You can change the battery icons in the framework-res.apk [look in the res/drawable hdpi/stat_sys_battery_x.png
and to change the text color: I was trying to figure that one out last week....From what I figured out you need to modify:
res/layout/status_bar_latest_event_content.xml
Which is found in your framework-res.apk aswell....Decomplie-edit-recomplie....
Good luck
what program are you using to edit your xml's?
chaosjh said:
what program are you using to edit your xml's?
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apk_manager_4.9 to decomplie-recomplie. Then use notepad to edit
i change icons and stuff in framework by just using 7zip. No need to decompile or sign, or any of that. Super easy. Not sure about changing text color, tho.
If your just wanting to do simple changes (no .xml edits)
You can use WinRar to open the framework-res.apk and find the *.png's you want to replace.
Then copy/paste the new images over the old ones inside of WinRar.
Close.. and install.
But thats for quick and dirty changes. For more intricate stuff - animations etc. that require *.xml edits - do what the above folks say
No way..
OK, just decompiled-added icons from other decompiled framework-recompiled, no xml edits-installed. Look is changed, battery icons now displaying fine but... force closes and restarts the shell in less than 20 secs...
yup try the winrar method - there is no decompiling.. just copies the images into the *.apk
And shouldn't have any FC's if you try that method.
avgjoegeek said:
If your just wanting to do simple changes (no .xml edits)
You can use WinRar to open the framework-res.apk and find the *.png's you want to replace.
Then copy/paste the new images over the old ones inside of WinRar.
Close.. and install.
But thats for quick and dirty changes. For more intricate stuff - animations etc. that require *.xml edits - do what the above folks say
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Yeah i changed icon with winRar, and all kinds of crazy stuff happed. Loop boots,and Fc
Have you guys figured out the text color yet? If you haven't let me know what text you're trying to change and I'll write something up in a few hours when I get off work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
fritzgerald said:
Have you guys figured out the text color yet? If you haven't let me know what text you're trying to change and I'll write something up in a few hours when I get off work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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i have tried for to days now to get these android faces icon for the battery.I've use winRar and it worked good for a few hours, but when i used cwm to backup my system on reboot it boot loop. I got apk manger and everytime I try to compile the apk there is a error.Oh changing the text color would be cool too!
dfuse06 said:
i have tried for to days now to get these android faces icon for the battery.I've use winRar and it worked good for a few hours, but when i used cwm to backup my system on reboot it boot loop. I got apk manger and everytime I try to compile the apk there is a error.Oh changing the text color would be cool too!
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Shoot me a link to the icons you're trying to use. What ROM are you using(name & version). What text are you looking to change? There's not one global change to make all the text different I'll need to know what specifically you're trying to change.
I use the uot kitchen you get the icon on perception 7,but im on 8 now. I'm running perception 7 darknees 2.3 theme, and that is what i'm trying to get the icons on its the battery icon of the android smiley faces it is version j with white numbers. i'm going to look for a link for them.i have the framwork-res.apk with them in it.
When you recompile with APK Manager, a couple of things are very important to do:
1. Hit yes to "system app".
2. Hit yes to restoring the files:
-Open the "keep" folder and delete resources.arsc. Then delete anything you changed (if it's there).
3. Do NOT sign it.
It should work.
PuffinNugz said:
i change icons and stuff in framework by just using 7zip. No need to decompile or sign, or any of that. Super easy. Not sure about changing text color, tho.
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Do you just individually edit each icon? Cause I can't find a way to copy in a folder. I'm pulling the icons from the 2.3 framework, but i just want to copy over the drawable folders for now.
TheEscapist said:
Do you just individually edit each icon? Cause I can't find a way to copy in a folder. I'm pulling the icons from the 2.3 framework, but i just want to copy over the drawable folders for now.
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I just dragged the images from a particular themes framework and dropped them to the new one all within 7zip.
just to share idea, anyone have nice green icon for setting button and multi function button?
of coz, if anyone like it, i could upload it
i like the green color on the bar
plz upload it to use every one how like them
icons little updated, apk for those who want it, copy to /system/app, have to use with stock SystemUI.odex
green mutifunction icon still missing, anyone have idea?
I like it -- hi friend
green icons for u
just replace icons in(drawable-sw600dp-mdpi)
emprize said:
icons little updated, apk for those who want it, copy to /system/app, have to use with stock SystemUI.odex
green mutifunction icon still missing, anyone have idea?
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still newbe:
i put the apk in /system/app this is quite clear,but what I have to do with SystemUI. odex? always scared about system files, for this really performing device
trocchietto said:
still newbe:
i put the apk in /system/app this is quite clear,but what I have to do with SystemUI. odex? always scared about system files, for this really performing device
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in this case, dont touch the SystemUI.odex, leave that there, sometimes u need to rename it, but not in this apk, this apk need the SystemUI.odex
ssaass said:
I like it -- hi friend
green icons for u
just replace icons in(drawable-sw600dp-mdpi)
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thx bro, glad u and others like this
here is little update for icons
cool,
compliment for the theme
Hi,
I have now Zeus 6 flashed and running fine.
1. I would have back the old LG Wallpaper (not animated).
2. I miss the old GPS icon in the notification bar too.
What do I have to download from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21587977&postcount=2
I tried the animated wallpaper pack but that is not what I searched.
Thank you.
for lg old wallpaper
- LG Home pack (original LG Launcher) (flash from CWM): From V20N version, it will work at both versions.
-- Install: f046d7f72d73a56a17a2e73a763e1541 - mirror
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for lg old wallpaper
- LG Home pack (original LG Launcher) (flash from CWM): From V20N version, it will work at both versions.
-- Install: f046d7f72d73a56a17a2e73a763e1541 - mirror
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Thank you.
I tried this pack, but now the complete homescreen is as before :-(
I would like to see new (non animated) wallpapers with the Zeus homescreen.
Yes, I found out how to switch between the two homescreens.
u can simply extract the wallpaper from the lg home.apk( res> drawable hdpi) and save its to ur sd card....and then came back to ur favourite launcher...
for the icone of gps u have to change the icon of gps in framework-res.apk and systemui.apk
tramp20 said:
Thank you.
I tried this pack, but now the complete homescreen is as before :-(
I would like to see new (non animated) wallpapers with the Zeus homescreen.
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I posted them here for everyone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24109702#post24109702
vincevince55 said:
u can simply extract the wallpaper from the lg home.apk( res> drawable hdpi) and save its to ur sd card....and then came back to ur favourite launcher...
for the icone of gps u have to change the icon of gps in framework-res.apk and systemui.apk
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Thank you, too complicated for me
Pondera said:
I posted them here for everyone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24109702#post24109702
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Thank you, some are nice.
tramp20 said:
Thank you, too complicated for me
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it' s not complicated.....u have just to copy/unzip the .apk to ur desktop then u open it with 7zip go to folder res>drawable hdpi and u change the gps icone....
te same thing to extract the wallpaper from the home.apk.....
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it' s not complicated.....u have just to copy/unzip the .apk to ur desktop then u open it with 7zip go to folder res>drawable hdpi and u change the gps icone....
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Thank you, the homescreen was easy
I found the new gps icon but for the old style icon I have to search the next days.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ksiqwmgvn8p5ep5
this 1 is on framework-res.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?slf7ibdbc82iq98
and this1 in systemui.apk
enjoy it!!
Thank you.
But I assume I have to "sign" framework-res.apk and systemui.apk after the change?
u just have to chenge the icon with tha name in frmework and systemui then u make a flashable zip and install its by recovery...
vincevince55 said:
u just have to chenge the icon with tha name in frmework and systemui then u make a flashable zip and install its by recovery...
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Hi,
I downloaded all, found a suitable one_click_signer, found the framework-res.apk but not the systemui.apk on my smartphone with Zeus6.
The old stock rom from LG had this file.
Thank you for your help.
Find it in /system/app.
there is systemui.apk
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Find it in /system/app.
there is systemui.apk
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It is really there
I searched with RootExplorer several times all directories with no success, the other file framework-res.apk was found at once.
Thanks.
tramp20 said:
It is really there
I searched with RootExplorer several times all directories with no success, the other file framework-res.apk was found at once.
Thanks.
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I think it's because you really have to write SystemUI.apk and not just systemui.apk... Dont know why, but sometimes that's already the reason
It's Linux
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
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u just have to chenge the icon with tha name in frmework and systemui then u make a flashable zip and install its by recovery...
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Hi,
I need another help with making flashable zips.
I read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954281
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
and at some other places without really understand this.
I now have two changed .apk files and don´t know how to proceed.
You need to make folders first.
Call one "system" inside make a folder called "app" and one called "framework"
Insert SystemUI into the app folder and the framework-res into framework.
Then you need to make an updater-script, or you copy it from another flashable .zip, which also contains systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk.
Then make another folder called META, insides one called "com" inside "google" and "android" inside it. Insert the updater-script and update-binary into it, zip those two folders together in one .zip, sign it, and flash it
i want to change tge icons in navbar for example i want to replace the home button with xperia logo , could anyone please guide me on how to do this?
Rzr92 said:
i want to change tge icons in navbar for example i want to replace the home button with xperia logo , could anyone please guide me on how to do this?
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I use Nova launcher and I can do it with that
could you please tell me how to change it with nova launcher? I am also using nova but don't know the procedure to change the icons
I downloaded an app called Icon Finder Plus, then I chose an icon and save it to my phone. Exit the icon app, Then long press the button you want to change and it should come up with, (move/resize/edit). hit the edit and then the picture, then choose the icon you want and your done.
Cheers Rob
that only allows me to change the icons of apps
i want to change the softkeys (home,back nd recent apps button) how can i do that?
Rzr92 said:
that only allows me to change the icons of apps
i want to change the softkeys (home,back nd recent apps button) how can i do that?
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softkeyz app
Is that app working fully?as i read on play store some people said it soft bricked their device
Rzr92 said:
i want to change tge icons in navbar for example i want to replace the home button with xperia logo , could anyone please guide me on how to do this?
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Easy, give me a link to the logo you want to use.
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Easy, give me a link to the logo you want to use.
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thanx alot but i dont have a link fir it
could you please make it with the xperia logo?...i mean instead of home button xperia should be written
and could you please teach me how to make this mod myself?
Rzr92 said:
thanx alot but i dont have a link fir it
could you please make it with the xperia logo?...i mean instead of home button xperia should be written
and could you please teach me how to make this mod myself?
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Could you give me your SystemUI.apk (located in /system/app) and framework-res.apk (/system/framework)
Drummerjed said:
Could you give me your SystemUI.apk (located in /system/app) and framework-res.apk (/system/framework)
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Yeah sure here they are : https://mega.co.nz/#!OEkjjBiY!N-h7WmPXdkvWZvuu540AlwruWr8vggqTuA2MQMbXXeM
and https://mega.co.nz/#!HYcFgIpT!GyGttAHGKS4nOdBAWfRm21wa_FUn60LPXUBW_T8o9k0
thanx alot
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Yeah sure here they are : https://mega.co.nz/#!OEkjjBiY!N-h7WmPXdkvWZvuu540AlwruWr8vggqTuA2MQMbXXeM
and https://mega.co.nz/#!HYcFgIpT!GyGttAHGKS4nOdBAWfRm21wa_FUn60LPXUBW_T8o9k0
thanx alot
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@Rzr92 Backup first just in case then flash this - http://www.mediafire.com/download/mf880mjly42jcdm/Xperia_logo_softkeys.zip
For other users flash this - http://www.mediafire.com/download/7kiq7iczh7x3u90/Xperia_logo_softkey_universal.zip
[URL=http://www.mediafire.com/view/?vs23e6hxk451bzu]
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Backup first just in case then flash this - http://www.mediafire.com/download/mf880mjly42jcdm/Xperia_logo_softkeys.zip
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It works thanx alot
could you explain how you did this?
Rzr92 said:
It works thanx alot
could you explain how you did this?
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Yep sure. Basically all of the softkey images are PNG files stored inside SystemUI.apk. And it's really straight forward if you just want to replace PNG files such as battery, signal and softkey icons.
There are two ways, you can either decompile SystemUI.apk and replace the PNGs inside (harder, time consuming method) or use a program called 7zip to open the apk archive and replace the PNGs (easier, quick method).
I used the second method to replace the softkeys. Here's how to do it:
*Always backup in recovery before modifying files*
Install 7zip
Right click SystemUI.apk and select 7zip -> Open archive
You'll see a few files/folders, open 'res' then 'drawable-xxhdpi' you'll see lots of PNG files
The ones I replaced were 'ic_sysbar_home.png' and 'ic_sysbar_home_land.png'
Drag these two files to the Desktop and open them with Photoshop or any image editing software
Erase the existing image and replace with any other desired logo/icon and save (remember the background must be kept transparent)
Drag the edited files back into the SystemUI.apk archive (res->drawable-xxhdpi)
Then copy the edited SystemUI.apk back to your phone, then move it to /system, change permissions to rw- r-- r-- then move it to /system/app and overwrite when prompted (your phone will probably reboot, it's normal)
That's it!
Great guide for modding APKs here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295002
You rock man.. thanks alot
Center Clock
Drummerjed said:
@Rzr92 Backup first just in case then flash this - http://www.mediafire.com/download/mf880mjly42jcdm/Xperia_logo_softkeys.zip
For other users flash this - http://www.mediafire.com/download/7kiq7iczh7x3u90/Xperia_logo_softkey_universal.zip
[URL=http://www.mediafire.com/view/?vs23e6hxk451bzu]
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Thanks !!!
Can you pls give me link for Center clock I need it Badly
4.2.2 FW 244 Pls help
Thanks in advance
netharshal13 said:
Thanks !!!
Can you pls give me link for Center clock I need it Badly
4.2.2 FW 244 Pls help
Thanks in advance
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I'll give it a try, could you give me your SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk
and also are you running stock rom?
Drummerjed said:
I'll give it a try, could you give me your SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk
and also are you running stock rom?
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Yes I am Running on Stock Rom 4.2.2 FW 244 Rooted
I found SystemUI.apk and Framework-res.apk, But i am not able to copy it to my PC plus i have ciopied it to sd card but not able to view on PC
Pls help Thanks
netharshal13 said:
Yes I am Running on Stock Rom 4.2.2 FW 244 Rooted
I found SystemUI.apk and Framework-res.apk, But i am not able to copy it to my PC plus i have ciopied it to sd card but not able to view on PC
Pls help Thanks
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Use ES File Explorer and grant it root access, then find and long press each of the two files, select Copy, then paste them onto your external sd card or internal storage.
Drummerjed said:
Use ES File Explorer and grant it root access, then find and long press each of the two files, select Copy, then paste them onto your external sd card or internal storage.
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Thanks !!!
Done :good:
Here are the links
http://d-h.st/MCK
http://d-h.st/4lG