Does anyone know how to manage/ mod apks I'm trying apk tool but its not even. Starting up on my computer?
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When I say apks, meaning framework res and good stuff like that
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I also want to migrate some apks of xt883 to verizon rom.
jojo4747 said:
Does anyone know how to manage/ mod apks I'm trying apk tool but its not even. Starting up on my computer?
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If you just want to do some basic theming to framework-res.apk and systemui.apk all you really need is 7zip and a way to sign packages, I use Androidsigner.
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If you just want to do some basic theming to framework-res.apk and systemui.apk all you really need is 7zip and a way to sign packages, I use Androidsigner.
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how would you edit the actual system apps? everytime i open them i just get a whole bunch of xml files. but unless im wrong, arent these just layout files that tell the app how to display?
Thank you, I am planning to release my own rom sometime next week
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Is winzip ok?
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You can always use uot kitchen to theme. Google it
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Can u take the files of themes and take the things you like out of each of them and make a custom theme? Or mod a theme just a little to your liking? If so, how???
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Sure can, its pretty easy. If you are using themes already made for the fascinate its a little easier as you won't have to rename anything and the images will be correct. Just use 7zip or apkmanager to break down the .apk's and have a look.
Where do I get 7zip or apkmanager?? Is this a pc thing now or a dkwnload to my phone and flash in cwm type of thing??
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rivaaaa253 said:
Where do I get 7zip or apkmanager?? Is this a pc thing now or a dkwnload to my phone and flash in cwm type of thing??
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Just look in the how to theme stickier thread in this forum....it links all the tools needed
Hi guys I did something dumb last night as I was tired and not thinking. I installed the new market (vending.apk) on my Xoom and quickly realized its for phones only
Anyone have a link to the stock vending.apk ?
I thought you could go into manage applications, find market and click uninstall updates.
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I tried the same with same result
Could not get the app back, even with TB. Honeycomb-market consists of 2 files: vending.apk and finsky.apk. Finally I had to rip the files from out of the file "system.img" (part of the AU-Telstra-FW) by using "unyaffs", copied them back to "/system/app" and set the permissions to "rw-r-r". APKs from Tiamat-ROM didn't work, tried that first w/o success...
I could upload them to my Dropbox, but i'm not sure if they'll work for you...
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Uploaded mine: http://db.tt/cTCSrkb
To replace them in the file system you have your Xoom to be rooted.
http://db.tt/RfVklRN
Let me know if it works
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Only thing is Im not rooted on the Xoom so Im not sure that would work.
erniev said:
http://db.tt/RfVklRN
Let me know if it works
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Ill try it as soon as I get home. Thanks!
I was messing around trying to get a themed dialer on my bionic and forgot to make a backup of the apk. I was obviously not successful on my first attempt and need the stock dialer apk back. If anyone can post it, I would greatly appreciate it.
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I was messing around trying to get a themed dialer on my bionic and forgot to make a backup of the apk. I was obviously not successful on my first attempt and need the stock dialer apk back. If anyone can post it, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Here you go! This zip file contains both the dialer apk and odex files.
Thanks a lot!
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I'm using a ROM that has system apps with an ics theme but I was wondering how can I apply, if at all possible, the ics theme to my user apps?
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I'm using a ROM that has system apps with an ics theme but I was wondering how can I apply, if at all possible, the ics theme to my user apps?
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You can't. The theme has modified system files.
You'd have to modify user apps to do that.
Att.Fan1982 said:
I'm using a ROM that has system apps with an ics theme but I was wondering how can I apply, if at all possible, the ics theme to my user apps?
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Indeed they would have to be individually themed. You get lucky on some 3rd party apps and they use the actual framework from the rom instead of their own drawables.
Now the catch is that everytime an app gets updated all the theming gets reverted. This is why you don't see too many people themeing 3rd party apps. Now if all you're doing is changing up some .png's then its just a matter of dropping them into the apk every time it updates. Xml mods would require decompiling/recompiling the apk with every update. No big deal on apps that don't update very often.
Give me an example of an app you want to theme and ill get you started with simple theming.
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How about the xda premium app for starters
Ah and another themer is born!!
So I want to change my statusbar to the classic style. (The white version from 2.2 and back) So I was wondering if there is a way to do this. I have a rooted samsung exhibit 2 4g running Rebel Rom 2.1. Any help appreciated
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yes there is. first grab the statusbar.apk from somewhere (anywhere). then replace the current statusbar.apk with the new one. reboot after. note that it may not work depending on screen size. you may status-brick your phone. (if you know what i mean)
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I'm a little new to this. So where in root explorer would that apk be? And where would I find this apk and would it automatically change to the classic version after I replace the old one?
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goto /system/apps (different on nearly every phone) and then replace. the status bar will be missing at first so do a reboot. if you cant find the statusbar.apk file then there is an explorer out there (root) that allows you to search for it. im not sure if root ex has it but try anyway. remember to find one designed for your device. (or one which screen size matches) or you could status-brick your phone. as always something could go wrong if you play about with it so i take no responsibility and assure you if you follow all instructions...both instructions (XD) correctly then you should have what you want.
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Ok got that so now my only question is where would I find the classic status bar apk and this guide on xda on how to do it
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Ok got that so now my only question is where would I find the classic status bar apk and this guide on xda on how to do it
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i dont know. try download a rom. extract it and find statusbar.apk (rom must be for you phone) try find a rom with that version of android
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lol @ statusbar.apk
You want to look in framework folders for the pngs for the status bar
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lol @ statusbar.apk
You want to look in framework folders for the pngs for the status bar
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More likely in systemui.apk, located in /system/app...
Well there aren't any roms with that version for my phone. So what would be my next option?
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There's a Retro Android theme for CM7 somewhere. That'll have all the icons to make then hopefully you/someone can help create the theme.
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Thank you
I have that apk. So what your saying is that I need to find someone who can use this apk to make a status bar apk out of it? Could I replace the current status bar apk with the Retro Droid apk?
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Yes. Just find the right file.
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But since its just a theme wouldn't it not be considered part of the system UI?
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Depends on the file your replacing ....
I'm gonna try to make the GB statusbar froyo. Tell you how it went
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With the icons and all? If successful please let me have it lol. Btw I'm replacing SystemUI.apk
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system ui is only icons and out line. example: hold power to get a menu. the icons will be different and maybe the outline a different colour. thats it. the icons also involve check boxes and things. not settings though.
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OK, well the forum for rebel rom 2.1 said that systemui.apk is the status bar.apk for that rom. So if I delete systemui.apk and replace it with retrodroid.apk. will I get my desired goal?
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Why not just try UOT Kitchen?