Is there any way to change the status bar color in ICS on the NS4G from blue to whatever color u want? if so can some one kindly point me in the right direction? Thanks
Of course, this is Android.
You are only limited by your skills to do so.
Its in the framework. Just edit them. Then blah blah. Easy.
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^im sure that makes as much sense to the OP as much as its "easy" for u... -__-
ns4g via xda app
bearsblack said:
^im sure that makes as much sense to the OP as much as its "easy" for u... -__-
ns4g via xda app
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If he knew how, he'd explain it, but the truth is that he's some 12yo kid who can't create/open a zip file yet claims to be a "developer".
I'll hook you up when I'm @ my computer. And it's not in framework-res, it's in SystemUI.apk
EDIT: What did you mean by statusbar color? Are you referring to the clock/date? If so, decompile your SystemUI.apk and go to /res/values/styles.xml
For the clock, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock
For the date, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Date
If you change your clock color your carrier color will change to the same
You want to change this line in both
Code:
android:textColor
Change it to whatever hex value you want. Must be proceeded by "ff" if you want the full value or if you want transparency you can put something like enter a value from 0-99, 0 being fully transparent
If your ROM has the power widget then you have to change the png's in SystemUI>res>drawable-hdpi>
Then after you make your changes recompile and if you use apktool to do that you need to sign it. I use an old version of apkmanager to sign it.
fergie716 said:
I'll hook you up when I'm @ my computer. And it's not in framework-res, it's in SystemUI.apk
EDIT: What did you mean by statusbar color? Are you referring to the clock/date? If so, decompile your SystemUI.apk and go to /res/values/styles.xml
For the clock, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock
For the date, look for this line
Code:
TextAppearance.StatusBar.Date
If you change your clock color your carrier color will change to the same
You want to change this line in both
Code:
android:textColor
Change it to whatever hex value you want. Must be proceeded by "ff" if you want the full value or if you want transparency you can put something like enter a value from 0-99, 0 being fully transparent
If your ROM has the power widget then you have to change the png's in SystemUI>res>drawable-hdpi>
Then after you make your changes recompile and if you use apktool to do that you need to sign it. I use an old version of apkmanager to sign it.
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Thanks for the insight Fergie but houston we have a problem... i cant read it.. Im using Aosp v43 if it helps lol
JG96EVO said:
Thanks for the insight Fergie but houston we have a problem... i cant read it.. Im using Aosp v43 if it helps lol
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Did you decompile it or extract it? You need to use apktool or something similar to decompile. I have a guide on how to get apktool ready for ICS but you need to set up apktool 1st. There's plenty of guides out there for that, just Google it up
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fergie716 said:
Did you decompile it or extract it? You need to use apktool or something similar to decompile. I have a guide on how to get apktool ready for ICS but you need to set up apktool 1st. There's plenty of guides out there for that, just Google it up
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I googled how to decompile the systemui.apk but maybe im not understanding it clearly because i keep getting error messages.. do i use the computer and a command prompt? or terminal emulator? sorry for the questions.. im just kinda new to all this..
You need to use a computer to decompile the apk. As fergie said there are plenty if guides here on XDA and other places to learn how to use apktool or apk manager.
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And you must have SDK set up somewhere on you computer with the resources set up for android 4.0.3 at c:/user/apktool/framework
I'll attach what I'm using there. You can extract this into your user folder on you PC.
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Is there a way to change the color of the status bar ? Maybe some kind of app ?
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App
yes there are many..
one of them is the search function
I'm gunna dredge this up because if you search "change status bar color" all you end up with is "show your home screen", a million threads on things with a title that has nothing to do with changing status bar colours and this thread.
How about being helpful for the new-to-android types that don't know what metamorph is and provide a link?
blakamin said:
I'm gunna dredge this up because if you search "change status bar color" all you end up with is "show your home screen", a million threads on things with a title that has nothing to do with changing status bar colours and this thread.
How about being helpful for the new-to-android types that don't know what metamorph is and provide a link?
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I used google and found a link fairly quick but since I'm new and I can't post a link, I guess your just going to need to search using this phrase "how to use metamorph XDA". It should be the first link...
Change statusbar_background.png in framework-res.apk and push it back to your phone in Recovery
Or create a metamorph for it
mangus7175 said:
I used google and found a link fairly quick but since I'm new and I can't post a link, I guess your just going to need to search using this phrase "how to use metamorph XDA". It should be the first link...
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Yeah, I've done it. I just meant that the reply (especially from someone with a donate button!) to the OP could be more helpful for people new to android.
Since it is possible to change the color of the status bar, is it also possible to change the color of the settings screen? This screen is white on black on my HTC evo (and I think other devices). I would like to change it to black on white or so. I searched a lot, but couldn't find any method how to do this. Thanks again for any ideas!
I guess it is not possible?
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palmdude said:
I guess it is not possible?
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it's all in the framework-res apk
palmdude said:
I guess it is not possible?
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the status bar is an image found in framework-res.apk /res/drawable-hdpi/
statusbar_background.png - status bar image. change it in photoshop to what you like. it's not a "color," so you can change the image to have a shadow, a design, whatever you like.
just keep in mind that if you make it transparent (like i did)...it may not work well with other apps on your phone (i.e. you'll see the apps background through the bar on top, not always a good thing!
dont confuse it with status_bar_background.png, which is the background file for your notification drawer.
UOT Kitchen: http://circle.glx.nl/
yer welcome
Many thanks! I will try to find this in the file you mentioned. Basically I will change that background with white.
Max_Pain said:
the status bar is an image found in framework-res.apk /res/drawable-hdpi/
statusbar_background.png - status bar image. change it in photoshop to what you like. it's not a "color," so you can change the image to have a shadow, a design, whatever you like.
just keep in mind that if you make it transparent (like i did)...it may not work well with other apps on your phone (i.e. you'll see the apps background through the bar on top, not always a good thing!
dont confuse it with status_bar_background.png, which is the background file for your notification drawer.
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To change the text colors, you must first find the correct xml file to what you wish to change.
Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
status_bar_latest_event_content.xml
status_bar_expanded.xml
status_bar.xml
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Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
Thanks guys! I haven't tried it yet, but this is exactly the answer I have looking for !!
Now I just need to find a few hours of free time to learn/do this compiling/decompiling stuff. But I am confident
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Wow I need to try this.
LostEden said:
Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
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In these files I can not find options for changing the color of hours.
LostEden said:
Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
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decompile or extract? apk manager has two options
NXUS said:
decompile or extract? apk manager has two options
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You have to decompile to be able to edit xml files. One of those three files mentioned to search for(status bar expand) causes my phone to boot loop when I edit it. Is it linked to some other file that must also be edited?
LostEden said:
Decompile framework-res.apk with ApkManager
go in Folder layout, and search
Edit with Notpad++ the Colors!!
Compile framework-res.apk and Copy new Files in your framework-res.apk Signed File and Copy your Phone!!
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Can someone please explain how to edit the colors in notepad++ with this method ?
Much thanks !!
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.
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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.
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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.
Does anyone know how to change system font color? It would be awsome if someone could figure it out or knew how to already. Im on Fasty 2.5 if that means anything lol.
you need apk manager to decompile framework-res.apk to get to the
the xmls and you will need notepad++ to edit them.
they are located here: framework-res.apk/res/color/
zzz_tw_primary_text_dark
zzz_tw_primary_text_light
zzz_tw_secondary_text_sub
Thanks i was able to decompile the framework apk. Lest say i wanted to change the color of the font to red. How might i go about doin that. PS ive looked at the do it your self theming stickys and posts but its a little complicated. Thank you so much for taking the time to help.
studacris said:
you need apk manager to decompile framework-res.apk to get to the
the xmls and you will need notepad++ to edit them.
they are located here: framework-res.apk/res/color/
zzz_tw_primary_text_dark
zzz_tw_primary_text_light
zzz_tw_secondary_text_sub
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I was able to decompile the xmls but with notepad++ I am still getting nothing. I am using Windows 7.
I've been looking around for a few hours now trying to figure out how to edit these xml files with no luck. I've found numerous tutorials but none of them seem to get me in the right direction. I can't get passed opening the files.
I've tried TextWrangler on my Mac and Notepad++ in Windows ... both give me a bunch of giberish.
I am able to see a few lines of txt like layout_height and textColor but there are no values listed to edit??? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong xml files?
Ultimately I'm trying to see if I can adjust the layout and txt color of the notification pulldown.
Any suggestions?
KaneOfMars said:
I've been looking around for a few hours now trying to figure out how to edit these xml files with no luck. I've found numerous tutorials but none of them seem to get me in the right direction. I can't get passed opening the files.
I've tried TextWrangler on my Mac and Notepad++ in Windows ... both give me a bunch of giberish.
I am able to see a few lines of txt like layout_height and textColor but there are no values listed to edit??? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong xml files?
Ultimately I'm trying to see if I can adjust the layout and txt color of the notification pulldown.
Any suggestions?
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When you go to extract the apk, just decompile, DO NOT extract. (If using apkmanager)
Then I use Notepad++ for any changes. Just remember to not extract the apk, just decompile it, then go into the projects folder and it will be in there.
What XML files are you trying to edit?
spc_hicks09 said:
When you go to extract the apk, just decompile, DO NOT extract. (If using apkmanager)
Then I use Notepad++ for any changes. Just remember to not extract the apk, just decompile it, then go into the projects folder and it will be in there.
What XML files are you trying to edit?
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What he said.
I will try to be on irc tonight if anyone wants any help with anything. I need to try to get things going myself lol!
mtmichaelson said:
What he said.
I will try to be on irc tonight if anyone wants any help with anything. I need to try to get things going myself lol!
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I only know that because YOU told me lol!
ah, I see now ... I extracted instead of decompiling. I'll give that a try.
I'm not sure which ones to edit ... I started with status_bar_expanded.xml
I want to see if I can adjust the size of the section with the toggles and change the color of the text.
Which brings up another question ... do I edit the ones in framework-res or lge-res? or both?
KaneOfMars said:
ah, I see now ... I extracted instead of decompiling. I'll give that a try.
I'm not sure which ones to edit ... I started with status_bar_expanded.xml
I want to see if I can adjust the size of the section with the toggles and change the color of the text.
Which brings up another question ... do I edit the ones in framework-res or lge-res? or both?
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I believe you can actually adjust the size of that by adjusting the size of the images. Try making the images wider, and leave the height the same, and it "should" shrink the images, and in turn shrink the bar.
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spc_hicks09 said:
I only know that because YOU told me lol!
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Lol, that's what I'm here for!
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mtmichaelson said:
I believe you can actually adjust the size of that by adjusting the size of the images. Try making the images wider, and leave the height the same, and it "should" shrink the images, and in turn shrink the bar.
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sweet, I'll try that first ... can't make heads or tales out of these xml files
KaneOfMars said:
sweet, I'll try that first ... can't make heads or tales out of these xml files
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Lol, they can be a bit daunting!
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spc_hicks09 said:
When you go to extract the apk, just decompile, DO NOT extract. (If using apkmanager)
Then I use Notepad++ for any changes. Just remember to not extract the apk, just decompile it, then go into the projects folder and it will be in there.
What XML files are you trying to edit?
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Thanks.. I have been looking for this answer also
sent from my LG Revolt empowered by Fusion
KaneOfMars said:
ah, I see now ... I extracted instead of decompiling. I'll give that a try.
I'm not sure which ones to edit ... I started with status_bar_expanded.xml
I want to see if I can adjust the size of the section with the toggles and change the color of the text.
Which brings up another question ... do I edit the ones in framework-res or lge-res? or both?
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I have been working on something myself and after several failed attempts I used UOT Kitchen, edited some files in both framework-res.apk, lge-res.apk,(using paint.net) added a wallpaper I found, installed an adw themed launcher I just have no freakin idea how to put everything in a zip to flash it in cwm. (I can add files and folders to a .zip, just need help with the scripts and all)
sent from my LG Revolt empowered by Fusion
Pics are what i have so far.. not planning on releasing this unless someone really wants it, just practicing on my own phone..
drt054 said:
I have been working on something myself and after several failed attempts I used UOT Kitchen, edited some files in both framework-res.apk, lge-res.apk,(using paint.net) added a wallpaper I found, installed an adw themed launcher I just have no freakin idea how to put everything in a zip to flash it in cwm. (I can add files and folders to a .zip, just need help with the scripts and all)
sent from my LG Revolt empowered by Fusion
Pics are what i have so far.. not planning on releasing this unless someone really wants it, just practicing on my own phone..
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Looks good! Come on irc tonight and I can help you with the cwm script, or send me a zip with the .apks that you edited, and I can make a zip for you.
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drt054 said:
I have been working on something myself and after several failed attempts I used UOT Kitchen, edited some files in both framework-res.apk, lge-res.apk,(using paint.net) added a wallpaper I found, installed an adw themed launcher I just have no freakin idea how to put everything in a zip to flash it in cwm. (I can add files and folders to a .zip, just need help with the scripts and all)
Pics are what i have so far.. not planning on releasing this unless someone really wants it, just practicing on my own phone..
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Looks good so far... How did you change the color of the app labels to red? Was that in UOT Kitchen?
As far as the update zip... I couldn't quite figure it out but I got it to work. There's probably an easier way, but i extracted a zip I downloaded from UOT and replaced the framework_res with my updated one. Then I used testsign.jar (requires java SDK) to sign the update.
I dont have access to the links I found for this, if someone else has a better way please let us know.
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device
KaneOfMars said:
Looks good so far... How did you change the color of the app labels to red? Was that in UOT Kitchen?
As far as the update zip... I couldn't quite figure it out but I got it to work. There's probably an easier way, but i extracted a zip I downloaded from UOT and replaced the framework_res with my updated one. Then I used testsign.jar (requires java SDK) to sign the update.
I dont have access to the links I found for this, if someone else has a better way please let us know.
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You do not have to sign the zip for cwm.
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mtmichaelson said:
You do not have to sign the zip for cwm.
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SWEET! Thanks.
Also, here's a screenshot of what I was working on (I missed one )
Drt that looks really nice. I think you should release it the more people for development the better!!
I've Revolted have you?
KaneOfMars said:
SWEET! Thanks.
Also, here's a screenshot of what I was working on (I missed one )
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Try 33B5E5 for the color, it'll match better ;-) haven't been anywhere near home or my laptop, and won't be until Sunday... I like the tiny button idea a lot!
Revolting Revolution. Tapatalk.
Definitely want to release it, also I've already changed the color to match the theme but haven't had a chance to flash it yet
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device
I like the buttons for the notification page.
I've Revolted have you?
KaneOfMars said:
Looks good so far... How did you change the color of the app labels to red? Was that in UOT Kitchen?
As far as the update zip... I couldn't quite figure it out but I got it to work. There's probably an easier way, but i extracted a zip I downloaded from UOT and replaced the framework_res with my updated one. Then I used testsign.jar (requires java SDK) to sign the update.
I dont have access to the links I found for this, if someone else has a better way please let us know.
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device
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Thanks MT.. I will try to get on.. what site and channel? The app labels I can't take credit for. I installed adw launcher and a free red theme.. would have to look it up again. That takes care of the dock and app drawer and icons and labels. I guess you would have to install adw and the theme yourself to get the whole effect.
The notification pull down menu I edited in UOT except for the gps, bt, airplane ect was just MT's Revolt icons I just colored them red from green using paint.net. I want to change the top bar icons.. just have to find some I like. The battery mod was in UOT Kitchen.
I tried to set the wallpaper as "default_wallpaper" in lge-res.apk but after replacing the lge-res.apk in /system/framework it doesn't actually set the wallpaper after rebooting. Wonder if it would after flashing if that makes a difference? or would that be in the script? Or could I only do that if I were modding a entire ROM?
I will try to do something with adw launcher so I can call it my own but lacking time right now. Thanks for the help!!
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I'm gonna give links for various guides to edit these files
Remember, these files are most useful for theming or making ROMs so read on if you want to develop your own ROMs...:good:
A noobs guide for uot kitchen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676817
Full guide for editing systemui.apk and framework-res.apk and also making a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086771
Editing classes.dex inside services.jar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160478
Change status bar clock color
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549309
Make status bar transparent
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891702
Battery Bar Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371330
Decompiling/Recompiling and Advance Theming of 9 PNG
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254824
Android Theming(Big guide with lots of links)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069287
Build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256588
ADB, Logcat for n00bs and newbies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
KERNEL DEVELOPMENT(Advanced User)
How to use Github
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877040
Guides on building kernels
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845099&highlight=build+kernel (More useful for BCM devices)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226199
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2152819 (Using NDK)
Add features to your kernel( from XDA-U)
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/adding-features-to-your-kernel
TIPS
Tip-1
Enable CRT screen off animation in ur phone(Will not enable animation when screen is turned on)(does not work on S5830i)
Decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values find bools.xml and open it.
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Change this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
to this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">false</bool>
If this does not work, look for detailed guide with editing of services.jar
Tip-2
Change your android version and name(just a superficial change!)
1. Open your explorer.
2. Go to system/
3. There's a file named "build.prop"
4. Long press and then open in text editor.
5. Find these-
ro.build.display.id - Build Number(Default: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2)
ro.build.version.release- Android version(Default: 2.3.6)
6. Edit, Save and Reboot!
Tip-3
Make status bar transparent(Only transparent for homescreen)
1. Decompile systemui.apk
2. Go to res/layout/status_bar,xml
3.Find android:background=FF000000 and change it to android:background=000000000 for full transparency and to android:background=5F000000 for half transparency.
4.If android:[email protected] statusbar_background (this name can be different) is present in status_bar.xml then you can find the image named statusbar_background in res/drawable-ldpi( or mdpi/hdpi depending on the device) and make that image transparent via image editors!
This simply means our status bar background is drawable and we are providing proper image for it!
Will add more tips soon!
Re: [LINKS][TIPS] Editing system files and more!
Thank js.. Very helpfull for a noob like me..
Sent from my GT-S6500D
thank you very much. it was helpful for me too.
Re: [LINKS][TIPS] Editing system files and more!
EvolutionHybrid said:
Thank js.. Very helpfull for a noob like me..
Sent from my GT-S6500D
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eserguei said:
thank you very much. it was helpful for me too.
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Quite strange that the guys who found it useful haven't bothered to atleast hit a small thanks button!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
Ghostfreak NB said:
Quite strange that the guys who found it useful haven't bothered to atleast hit a small thanks button!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
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I did, but not to you
Also, is the CRT effect not able to be done on a Gingerbread-based stock rom? I decompiled my framework-res.apk with NinjaMorph but, I can't seem to find the dir [APK ROOT]/res/values nor the bools.xml file...
Another question, is it dangerous to my rom's stability if I use somebody else's framework-res.apk? (taking into account that my rom's backed up though, it's not really an issue )
Ah, my phone is a GT-S5830M (same as the GT-S5830i)
El_Dark said:
I did, but not to you
Also, is the CRT effect not able to be done on a Gingerbread-based stock rom? I decompiled my framework-res.apk with NinjaMorph but, I can't seem to find the dir [APK ROOT]/res/values nor the bools.xml file...
Another question, is it dangerous to my rom's stability if I use somebody else's framework-res.apk? (taking into account that my rom's backed up though, it's not really an issue )
Ah, my phone is a GT-S5830M (same as the GT-S5830i)
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I am also S5830i user but this method won't work due to unknown reasons! I'll edit OP!
Otherwise it will work on other devices!
Don't replace framework-res.apk.. U'll get bricked.. If u are doing ui changes just take the pngs and replace in ur framework-res.apk! But make sure resolution is same as that of original one!
Sent from mass relay
El_Dark said:
Also, is the CRT effect not able to be done on a Gingerbread-based stock rom? I decompiled my framework-res.apk with NinjaMorph but, I can't seem to find the dir [APK ROOT]/res/values nor the bools.xml file...
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It is yes, but you can only theme images it seems with NinjaMorph, which is why it doesn't list the folders that consist mainly of xmls, which can only be edited after being decompiled.
Was really a very easy n a extremely noov friendly tutorial.
Thnx guys!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
VERY NICE GUIDE !!! Thanks a lot ,, many more to learn
Can u give a guide to add notification toggles in aosp ics
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium
really helpful
thanks (pressed already)
How do I change the Model Number?
js2892 said:
I'm gonna give links for various guides to edit these files
Remember, these files are most useful for theming or making ROMs so read on if you want to develop your own ROMs...:good:
A noobs guide for uot kitchen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676817
Full guide for editing systemui.apk and framework-res.apk and also making a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086771
Editing classes.dex inside services.jar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160478
Change status bar clock color
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549309
Make status bar transparent
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891702
Battery Bar Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371330
Decompiling/Recompiling and Advance Theming of 9 PNG
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254824
Android Theming(Big guide with lots of links)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069287
Build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256588
ADB, Logcat for n00bs and newbies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
KERNEL DEVELOPMENT(Advanced User)
How to use Github
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877040
Guides on building kernels
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845099&highlight=build+kernel (More useful for BCM devices)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226199
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2152819 (Using NDK)
Add features to your kernel( from XDA-U)
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/adding-features-to-your-kernel
TIPS
Tip-1
Enable CRT screen off animation in ur phone(Will not enable animation when screen is turned on)(does not work on S5830i)
Decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values find bools.xml and open it.
[/B]
Change this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
to this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">false</bool>
If this does not work, look for detailed guide with editing of services.jar
Tip-2
Change your android version and name(just a superficial change!)
1. Open your explorer.
2. Go to system/
3. There's a file named "build.prop"
4. Long press and then open in text editor.
5. Find these-
ro.build.display.id - Build Number(Default: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2)
ro.build.version.release- Android version(Default: 2.3.6)
6. Edit, Save and Reboot!
Tip-3
Make status bar transparent(Only transparent for homescreen)
1. Decompile systemui.apk
2. Go to res/layout/status_bar,xml
3.Find android:background=FF000000 and change it to android:background=000000000 for full transparency and to android:background=5F000000 for half transparency.
4.If android:[email protected] statusbar_background (this name can be different) is present in status_bar.xml then you can find the image named statusbar_background in res/drawable-ldpi( or mdpi/hdpi depending on the device) and make that image transparent via image editors!
This simply means our status bar background is drawable and we are providing proper image for it!
Will add more tips soon!
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Hi,
How would I change the Model Number?
rasmutu said:
Hi,
How would I change the Model Number?
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Please don't quote the whole OP.
go to system/build.prop
open the file and change value of ro.product.model
It seems good. I'm going to click. thank you!