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Is it really that hard to extract a theme from a Rom?

Hi!
I have been trying to extract the theme from this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869408
It looks awesome and I want to add some animations from a different ROM and use it with Darkys or Assonance for example but this seems to be much harder than I though unless someone has a quick and easy for dummies procedure for poor me that is.

It should be as easy as extracting the framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, mms.apk, bootanimation.zip and fonts as that is what is listed as being themed in the ROM thread. Then use the theme porter posted in the Android Themes section of XDA to inject them in your apk's, then manually change whatever didn't copy over.

rrrrramos said:
It should be as easy as extracting the framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, mms.apk, bootanimation.zip and fonts as that is what is listed as being themed in the ROM thread. Then use the theme porter posted in the Android Themes section of XDA to inject them in your apk's, then manually change whatever didn't copy over.
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mmm sounds simple when you say it lol I will need to dig deep here it seems but that is a good post to point me towards the right path

I usually just extract the framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk from the ROM I am taking the theme from and the ROM I want to put it in, then I copy the res/drawable-hdpi folder from the old apk into the new one. It is a quick/dirty method, and wont let you change font colors or add a circle battery mod to one without it, but I have never had problems with it before.

You also have to be sure it is compatible with the rom you are using. Some roms have different xml code behind and if you simply put the framework and tw framework in your rom you risk getting fc at boot and not getting past them.
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Both are JPY Roms so I hope that is enough. I guess worst thing that could happen is having to flash again

shaolin95 said:
Both are JPY Roms so I hope that is enough. I guess worst thing that could happen is having to flash again
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Try first with /system/framework/framework-res.apk and /system/framework/twframework-res.apk
I'm attaching a cwm zip file that has those files as found in Doc's 6.1 rom.
Just replace them with the files from whatever rom you want and keep that as a backup in case something goes wrong. It will save you from reflashing

If both are JPY roms then it shouldn't be an issue.

I tried doing what Ryukeima mentioned but I ended up with a Frankenstein of a theme as not all things from the them I wanted came over to the new one!
This is going to require some practice. That ROM has also some very nice Icons for Launcher Pro so is going to be another thing to look for..in fact I think I could be happy just getting those Icons.

shaolin95 said:
I tried doing what Ryukeima mentioned but I ended up with a Frankenstein of a theme as not all things from the them I wanted came over to the new one!
This is going to require some practice. That ROM has also some very nice Icons for Launcher Pro so is going to be another thing to look for..in fact I think I could be happy just getting those Icons.
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Rip all the framework folder. Make a CWM zip and flash it over your ROM. It should work without problems. Then try to either apply animations on UOT kitchen or inject them with metamorph.

icezar1 said:
Rip all the framework folder. Make a CWM zip and flash it over your ROM. It should work without problems. Then try to either apply animations on UOT kitchen or inject them with metamorph.
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Sorry for my noobness...Just trying to learn this stuff
So if i rip out all framework folders from one rom and manually replace them in another rom (like i did for kernel..replacing zimage file)...will it work?
Also, can anyone tell me how to make a CWM zip...i know there is a post for that on XDA but i am not able to find it...

viny2cool said:
Sorry for my noobness...Just trying to learn this stuff
So if i rip out all framework folders from one rom and manually replace them in another rom (like i did for kernel..replacing zimage file)...will it work?
Also, can anyone tell me how to make a CWM zip...i know there is a post for that on XDA but i am not able to find it...
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To answer the first question, it won't straight out work. You have to add the images to the file 'framework-res.apk' in the 'drawable-hdpi' folder located within it. Different framework-res.apk's will differ from ROM to ROM, and will just FC or bootloop your phone if you use one that it doesn't like. That's why most themes have the ROM they will work with posted in the title. If it is the same base ROM (in the case of my phone, running Assonance, any JK3 theme will work), then it is as simple as drag & drop. But if it's between say Axura and Assonance, it would have to be manually changed as stated above, since there may be subtle differences in the framework.
As for the second question, here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717437

viny2cool said:
Sorry for my noobness...Just trying to learn this stuff
So if i rip out all framework folders from one rom and manually replace them in another rom (like i did for kernel..replacing zimage file)...will it work?
Also, can anyone tell me how to make a CWM zip...i know there is a post for that on XDA but i am not able to find it...
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If the theme was made for JPY and the Rom you want to put it on is JPY, it should work. However, there are sometimes system apps which need to be installed with the theme. Easyest thing would be to rip it off, put it on your rom and see if it works. Experiment a bit, thats how you'll learn.

thanks and thanks.
Its really interesting to have a full control of your phone....so i am enjoying learning this stuff....tried using UOT kitchen but got errors...
I just want to modify notification bar...
I am on darky's 7.7...i will have to look for compatible theme

viny2cool said:
I am on darky's 7.7...i will have to look for compatible theme
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There's plenty of jpy based themes in the i9000>theme section.

You could metamorph it if it doesn't require any xml edits... it looks like Marilyn img edits which could be taken foment that rom..
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i have a question along these same lines. if one wanted to copy the notification pulldown from a different ROM|theme, how would you do so? im using Perception 9.5 which is built on JK3, but the Androdena theme is built on JPX files. all i want is the notification pulldown elements. can you just copy those image files over and go? i always see themers talking about 9.pngs and i was just wondering if they'd prohibit just a simple copy from one tw-framework to another.

[Q] Milestone2 2.3UI framework-res.apk

I just edit the framework-res.apk for my milestone2,
it have a black status bar now
but the text-color still black,I try deodex the services.odex ,edit it and smali
insert classes.dex into services.jar
adb push services.jar /system/framework
but it doesn't work... and cann't boot~~
what's the right way to deodex it?

I'm having problems deodexing too...
I used dsixda's Android Kitchen to deodex the framework from my system.img (created a blank boot.img to be able to load the files), but can't deodex android policy and service. They're the only two apks I can't deodex.
Someone could post a tutorial or already patched files.
Sent from my Milestone 2 XDA App

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765270
PS: Could a mod put this into Dev Forum of MS2 ? Since deodexing & Framework stuff is less or more developing..

I'm having black bar since the second day of my phone...
so if u don't want to bother:
download metamorph from market and open this file and apply:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YQ8CDVBU
you have to be rooted!
not my work somebody made it here on xda i just couldn't find the threat now...

Hi
Do anyone know wich Gingerbread Notification Bar can I use in my Milestone 2?
I installed the one posted by elfodd and I don't really like.
Thanks!

hey,,,u know how install burhome.apk, launcher in edited rom argen2stone ??i hope u so much that u can help me with this...thanks

elfodd said:
I'm having black bar since the second day of my phone...
so if u don't want to bother:
download metamorph from market and open this file and apply:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YQ8CDVBU
you have to be rooted!
not my work somebody made it here on xda i just couldn't find the threat now...
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It works but clock and date (and operator also) are still black instead of white

[Theme] Make your own theme: UOT Kitchen

Hi everybody!
I found a kitchen to make your own theme's but then i got stuck because cwm would instal it.
http://www.uot.dakra.lt/
After a lot of trail and error this is what worked for me:
Compile a theme using the upload of the framework-res.
Then when it is ready replace the update-binary, and insert the lge-res.apk in the same map as framework-res. Do this with a program like winrar.
Upload to external sd and instal with cwm
It was a pain in the butt getting there for a newbie like me.
files you need are in this rar:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I46AAQA6
My theme as a example:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HKZBEFHX

JJnJ said:
Hi everybody,
I found a kitchen where you can make your personal theme's for froyo and cm7.
Does anybody know what i need to do to make it work for the 2x?
Tried it with framework-res.apk upload from a excisting 2x theme.
This is the site:
http://www.uot.dakra.lt/
Thank you!!
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Awesome find ..better try to get used to "search function" - it´s a amazing thing
And good luck, kitchen is famous!

rori~ said:
Awesome find ..better try to get used to "search function" - it´s a amazing thing
And good luck, kitchen is famous!
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Yea i tried to search but there to much info for a Dutch guy... Is there a special .apk i have to upload?

awesome man !!!!

Great.. Thanx

JJnJ said:
Yea i tried to search but there to much info for a Dutch guy... Is there a special .apk i have to upload?
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framework-res.apk found in /system/framework
Tiwiz

After a lot of work i got is:
Compile a theme using the upload of the framework-res.
Then when it is ready replace the update-binary, and insert the lge-res.apk in the same map as framework-res. Do this with a program like winrar.
files you need are in this rar:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I46AAQA6
My theme as a example:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HKZBEFHX

hmmm, I get a bootloop. Anyone has the same problem?

JJnJ said:
After a lot of work i got is:
Compile a theme using the upload of the framework-res.
Then when it is ready replace the update-binary, and insert the lge-res.apk in the same map as framework-res. Do this with a program like winrar.
files you need are in this rar:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I46AAQA6
My theme as a example:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HKZBEFHX
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This mod is not working for me.. I'm using BlazingDragon rom FR18 and created my own battery mod from the kitchen using BlazingDragon own framework. After creating the UOT zip file, I've replace the update-binary and inserted the lge-res.apk file from the file that was uploaded in the same directory of the framework.res. After flashing, i have a boot-loop.
Tried wiping cache and dalvik but still to no avail... Any ideas pls??

blu3angel said:
This mod is not working for me.. I'm using BlazingDragon rom FR18 and created my own battery mod from the kitchen using BlazingDragon own framework. After creating the UOT zip file, I've replace the update-binary and inserted the lge-res.apk file from the file that was uploaded in the same directory of the framework.res. After flashing, i have a boot-loop.
Tried wiping cache and dalvik but still to no avail... Any ideas pls??
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theming framework-res.apk from versions newer than FR16 will always result in bootloop, no idea why ...
i posted original framework from FR14 here, you can theme it with UOT Kitchen and apply it to MCR Fr18, it will work flawless
here you go :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14014735&postcount=14

75markus said:
theming framework-res.apk from versions newer than FR16 will always result in bootloop, no idea why ...
i posted original framework from FR14 here, you can theme it with UOT Kitchen and apply it to MCR Fr18, it will work flawless
here you go :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14014735&postcount=14
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doesn't change anything. bootloop.....again

j.blaze said:
doesn't change anything. bootloop.....again
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strange, works for me ...

75markus said:
theming framework-res.apk from versions newer than FR16 will always result in bootloop, no idea why ...
i posted original framework from FR14 here, you can theme it with UOT Kitchen and apply it to MCR Fr18, it will work flawless
here you go :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14014735&postcount=14
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I am on fr17 and using the files in the rar zip. Works great without bootloop. The only thing that doens't work is a custom bootanimation

JJnJ said:
I am on fr17 and using the files in the rar zip. Works great without bootloop. The only thing that doens't work is a custom bootanimation
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to get custom bootanimation working, you have to zip it WITHOUT compression !!
then it´s working

75markus said:
to get custom bootanimation working, you have to zip it WITHOUT compression !!
then it´s working
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haha i extracted it and copied it into the folder with rootexplorer... thanks for the tip, wil try it

I also got bootloop, despite using FR14 files. Very annoying.

do it work whit stock roms ?

jimminez said:
do it work whit stock roms ?
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i don´t think so, cause stock rom isn´t de-odexed ...

what vanilla custom rom dos it support ?

Figures, this is bootlooping for me. x.o If anyone feels like rummaging through my file, it's here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20296909/UOT-05-24-23-32-1.zip

Change battery icon

Hello, I am using an Samsung Galaxy Mini Plus phone, and I tried to change my stock battery icon ( from statusbar ).
I tried in 2 modes:
1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file
2)I tried with Tickle My Android.
The results were the same, FAIL. Cam you help me with this problem please?
Thanks.

bogdan99999 said:
Hello, I am using an Samsung Galaxy Mini Plus phone, and I tried to change my stock battery icon ( from statusbar ).
I tried in 2 modes:
1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file
2)I tried with Tickle My Android.
The results were the same, FAIL. Cam you help me with this problem please?
Thanks.
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You need root to replace system apps, and some file explorer that allows messing with root files modding systemui should do the trick btw.

yackovsky said:
You need root to replace system apps, and some file explorer that allows messing with root files modding systemui should do the trick btw.
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I have root my phone. In "SystemUI" is nothing that refers to battery, just to wifi,signal,3g, etc ( nothing that refers ti battery icon).
I already sad that I tried this method "1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file", but tnx for answer

you can always try ROM Toolbox PRO it can change icons...battery signal etc...

M1hai said:
you can always try ROM Toolbox PRO it can change icons...battery signal etc...
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Not, it don't work, I already tried this.

use uot kitchen ..

FaIzaL3040 said:
use uot kitchen ..
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Sorry, what should I use?

bogdan99999 said:
Sorry, what should I use?
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UOT KITCHEN, google it...

Done. Thank you.

My bad, battery icons are in framework-res.apk, for future reference

Did you try decompiling framework-res.apk with Tickle My Android?
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bogdan99999 said:
Hello, I am using an Samsung Galaxy Mini Plus phone, and I tried to change my stock battery icon ( from statusbar ).
I tried in 2 modes:
1)I tried to modify SystemUI.apk file
2)I tried with Tickle My Android.
The results were the same, FAIL. Cam you help me with this problem please?
Thanks.
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Try NinjaMorph and MetaMorph Android App.
But you must have battery icon pack.
and other icon pack like signal.etc
you want to change.
The simple and fastest Using UotKitchen but Work Online.
You must copy your systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk to sd and transfer to your PC then upload via internet connection.
You cannot using UotKitchen. if Full you must wait.
The best way is change systemUi.apk to systemUI.zip exctract and change every icon you like to change but make sure image file format and resolution size is same. (edit this if you want change signal.etc)
Note: Your systemUI(Notification/Stat bar) force close after doing this and work normally if you reboot your phone.
Same if you want edit framework-res.apk
(edit this if want to change batttery logo.etc)
after finish zip again and rename file extension to apk.
and how to install it?? you can push it via rootexplorer & root browser. to system.
Dont forget to change permission rw-r-r
Note: Risk to push framework directly to system/framework because if push direct to your phone can make your phone soft brick/bootlooph.
why bootlooph because you cannot change permission.
then How to push ?
simple and tricky.
move your mod framework-res.apk in system/(here) set permission rw-r-r
then after that push to system/app
just replace your old framework .
automated reboot after doing this.
then finish.
second make flashable.zip
All of this 100% safe if you not make a mistake.
Big problem if fail only bootlooph or soft brick.
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Thats simple way not use compile/decompile
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Framework-res.apk for touchwiz revolutionised cm9 with navigation bar size 24dip

Got big navigation bar[height] in Touchwiz Revolutionised 5 Rom...
here i bring suitable Navibar Framework app...
Instructions:
Download apk..
load it to sdcard..
copy apk to System folder[use any file manager which can do this]..
now change the permissions to rw-r--r--[as that of other apks]..
move apk to framework folder..
reboot..
now enable navigation bar by adding " qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 "[without quotations] in build.prop file..
Reboot again..
done:good:
for version4.4,check post number #3..
Credits:
arpitkh96[For awesome rom]
Venkatesh[for guiding me]
Myself
Press "Thanks" if you like my work...

the above framework is for v4..

here is the framework apk with 20dip navigation bar for v4.4 rom..
follow same instructions mentioned in #1 post..
press thanks if you like my work...

Will it work on any ICS?
Will this mod work on any ICS ROM Like This ROM? Also where exactly in the system folder we have to put this file in I guess its should go inside /system/framework. Correct me if I'm wrong

intelprakash said:
Will this mod work on any ICS ROM Like This ROM? Also where exactly in the system folder we have to put this file in I guess its should go inside /system/framework. Correct me if I'm wrong
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I think it wont work for the rom which you specified..[i am not sure]..
yea directly if you paste it in framework folder...previous framework of rom will be replaced which makes phone not to boot[reason:as permissions are not set correctly]..
so first paste it in System folder,change permissions and then move apk to framework folder.. reboot enjoy..
Press Thanks if i helped you..

intelprakash said:
Will this mod work on any ICS ROM Like This ROM? Also where exactly in the system folder we have to put this file in I guess its should go inside /system/framework. Correct me if I'm wrong
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naresh babu said:
I think it wont work for the rom which you specified..[i am not sure]..
yea directly if you paste it in framework folder...previous framework of rom will be replaced which makes phone not to boot[reason:as permissions are not set correctly]..
so first paste it in System folder,change permissions and then move apk to framework folder.. reboot enjoy..
Press Thanks if i helped you..
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It'll work..but it'll contain tw files in it...it is a bad idea to paste directly....create a flashable package, nd flash it via recovery. naresh why don't you create flashable zip for it? Btw i am using 18dip...it is good too.

Venkatesh said:
It'll work..but it'll contain tw files in it...it is a bad idea to paste directly....create a flashable package, nd flash it via recovery. naresh why don't you create flashable zip for it? Btw i am using 18dip...it is good too.
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Yea 18dip looks better for mini.. okay i will try to release flashable zip..thanks for the suggestions..:good:

Looks like you are compressing it more.it may effect the performance and battery
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arpitkh96 said:
Looks like you are compressing it more.it may effect the performance and battery
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I dont know after decompiling and compiling it again ,apk got compressed..
Performance is not bad it is running better in my phone..
and its Awesome rom from you..