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How do you theme specific APK's?

I was wondering how would I go about theming an Apk. I already know about UOT Kitchen but I not sure if there is anything there that'll single out a specific apk(Launcher Pro for example). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

you might get better help under general android development /hacking or general q and a
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Move the APK to your computer then drag it into winrar. Once in there, you can drag any of its graphic files out to edit. Once your done editing, drag them back into winrar to the exact spot you took the particular graphic file from. Give me a minute and I will tell you which directory you can find the graphics at.
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The graphic files can be found in Res/drawable. There are sometimes several.drawable directories so check them all because you will probably need to take things out of each of them.
It really is this simple. No need for any.special tools other than winrar and a graphics editor.
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Apk files are almost like zip files and rar files, except they aren't compressed.to save space. You can open and extract them the same way. For theming you don't want to extract though, just click on a file and drag it out to edit, then drag it back in when your done.
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Check the drawable hdpi, skip mdpi because that's a lower Res for older or cheaper phones.

go ahead and not listen to the previous posts. that advice will get you in trouble. do not use winrar, and if you edit a .9 png without patching it, the apk will force close.
you need to decompile the apk in apk manager, make the changes you want to the images. some xml edits may be required aswell. once your done, recompile.
stick with 7zip if your going to open an apk. winrar can cause issues.

gunnermike said:
go ahead and not listen to the previous posts. that advice will get you in trouble. do not use winrar, and if you edit a .9 png without patching it, the apk will force close.
you need to decompile the apk in apk manager, make the changes you want to the images. some xml edits may be required aswell. once your done, recompile.
stick with 7zip if your going to open an apk. winrar can cause issues.
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yeah i found that out an hour ago lol

I've never had any problems with winrar in the past with any of my other phones. But I haven't had the time to theme anything for the bionic.
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Gunnermike should be one of the first people you should ask when dealing with theming. He knows what's going on better than just about everyone else.
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smokedkill said:
Gunnermike should be one of the first people you should ask when dealing with theming. He knows what's going on better than just about everyone else.
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yeah we've been talking

what if i want to take the email.apk out of a theme and use it in the rom that theme is designed for? The reason for this is the Rom im using does not have sync all for my work emails but a theme i was using for that Rom does. Can this be done and how can you do it?

nrickett82 said:
what if i want to take the email.apk out of a theme and use it in the rom that theme is designed for? The reason for this is the Rom im using does not have sync all for my work emails but a theme i was using for that Rom does. Can this be done and how can you do it?
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If its a system app first you'll need Root.. and Root Explorer..
Open root explorer go into "system/app" and you'll see "email.apk".. make a copy of it and store it somewhere you'll remember.. Fire up whatever Rom or theme.. go back into root explorer.. find your "email.apk" hold down on it and select "move".. go back to the "system/app" folder and place it there.. If there's another there copy over it if you dont want it or else just rename it to whatever(email1.apk for example)
LOOK CLOSELY
You'll see that the permissions are not correct. They need to be rw-r--r--
To change permissions
Hold down on the apk
Choose "permissions"
Select all three boxes going down on the left side.
And the one AT THE "TOP MIDDLE"
REBOOT
enjoi
PS: If the app doesnt show up on reboot.. its not compatible with the Rom or Theme
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iNsAnEmOd said:
If its a system app first you'll need Root.. and Root Explorer..
Open root explorer go into "system/app" and you'll see "email.apk".. make a copy of it and store it somewhere you'll remember.. Fire up whatever Rom or theme.. go back into root explorer.. find your "email.apk" hold down on it and select "move".. go back to the "system/app" folder and place it there.. If there's another there copy over it if you dont want it or else just rename it to whatever(email1.apk for example)
LOOK CLOSELY
You'll see that the permissions are not correct. They need to be rw-r--r--
To change permissions
Hold down on the apk
Choose "permissions"
Select all three boxes going down on the left side.
And the one AT THE "TOP MIDDLE"
REBOOT
enjoi
PS: If the app doesnt show up on reboot.. its not compatible with the Rom or Theme
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What if I have the zip file for both. Isnt there a way to just extract the email.apk from the theme and then replace the one that is in the Rom zip?

nrickett82 said:
What if I have the zip file for both. Isnt there a way to just extract the email.apk from the theme and then replace the one that is in the Rom zip?
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Good question... You can do that but you'll still have to set the permissions correctly.. Tell me which Rom and Theme.. Im sure your at a PC right now if you want to extract the APK use 7-Zip. It's far better than Winrar.

iNsAnEmOd said:
Good question... You can do that but you'll still have to set the permissions correctly.. Tell me which Rom and Theme.. Im sure your at a PC right now if you want to extract the APK use
I am using the nitros eclipes Rom and I want the email.apk from gunnermikes epicblue theme.
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nrickett82 said:
iNsAnEmOd said:
Good question... You can do that but you'll still have to set the permissions correctly.. Tell me which Rom and Theme.. Im sure your at a PC right now if you want to extract the APK use
I am using the nitros eclipes Rom and I want the email.apk from gunnermikes epicblue theme.
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iNsAnEmOd said:
Good question... You can do that but you'll still have to set the permissions correctly.. Tell me which Rom and Theme.. Im sure your at a PC right now if you want to extract the APK use It's far better than Winrar.
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So i got it to work. All I did was use 7zip to open the zip file of each and deleted the email.apk from the Rom and then copied the email.apk from Gunners theme. Then i used bootrecovery to reflash. for same measures i formated the caches first.
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nrickett82 said:
iNsAnEmOd said:
Good question... You can do that but you'll still have to set the permissions correctly.. Tell me which Rom and Theme.. Im sure your at a PC right now if you want to extract the APK use
I am using the nitros eclipes Rom and I want the email.apk from gunnermikes epicblue theme.
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nrickett82 said:
So i got it to work. All I did was use 7zip to open the zip file of each and deleted the email.apk from the Rom and then copied the email.apk from Gunners theme. Then i used bootrecovery to reflash. for same measures i formated the caches first.
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cool beans
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APK manager. It's harder them what people think they are talking about, and it gets write complex, BUT with practice and patience it gets easier.
I would suggest using Gimp to edit your images, and add people have stated, the .9.png are the trickiest. I made a thread in the DX2 theme section, Peperm1nt explains it well, as does Kevin3228.
Good luck, if I have time later I'll link tutorials
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Pixelation said:
APK manager. It's harder them what people think they are talking about, and it gets write complex, BUT with practice and patience it gets easier.
I would suggest using Gimp to edit your images, and add people have stated, the .9.png are the trickiest. I made a thread in the DX2 theme section, Peperm1nt explains it well, as does Kevin3228.
Good luck, if I have time later I'll link tutorials
Dee Ex Two - See Em Seven
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Yeah I've been using it.. Pretty difficult but I'm working it out
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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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Telstra I9305T stock ROM questions

Just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with the stock Telstra ROM (DVALI6), whether it's a bug that I am unable to change my shortcuts on the bottom of the home screen (i.e. where the Apps menu icon is)?

tangcla said:
Just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with the stock Telstra ROM (DVALI6), whether it's a bug that I am unable to change my shortcuts on the bottom of the home screen (i.e. where the Apps menu icon is)?
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nope not a bug samsung have decided that you dont want to change those icons at all. however you change them on the lock screen

denneylander said:
nope not a bug samsung have decided that you dont want to change those icons at all. however you change them on the lock screen
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Thanks, so it's not just me

It is a csc feature and needs root access to chamge the setting so they can be rearranged, swapped etc
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Telstra are just assholes
Using ausdims 4.1.2 I can change them easily but couldn't on stock telstra 4.1.1 firmware.
Although I've since moved onto apex launcher now using the touchwhiz theme to keep the same look and feel but add that extra bit of customisation.
Works well and doesn't interfere with multi Window. .. not that I use it anyway lol
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Doh. Few better answers since I typed that up.
Got stuck on a phone call for an hour before I could hit the send button lol
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self_slaughter said:
Telstra are just assholes
Using ausdims 4.1.2 I can change them easily but couldn't on stock telstra 4.1.1 firmware.
Although I've since moved onto apex launcher now using the touchwhiz theme to keep the same look and feel but add that extra bit of customisation.
Works well and doesn't interfere with multi Window. .. not that I use it anyway lol
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Doh. Few better answers since I typed that up.
Got stuck on a phone call for an hour before I could hit the send button lol
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u need to open ur rom in an archiver like winrar for example, and modify the others.xml in \system\csc (u will find edit dock icons or something like that, change to false). In here u can also modify total page count and other things that are locked down by telstra.
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How do i do this, do i need to take the rom of the phone and put it back on, or can it be done on the phone via usb?
u need to open ur rom in an archiver like winrar for example, and modify the others.xml in \system\csc (u will find edit dock icons or something like that, change to false). In here u can also modify total page count and other things that are locked down by telstra.[/QUOTE]

you can do it on the phone, but you'll need root and a decent file explorer (like Solid Explorer or ES File Explorer)

andio69 said:
How do i do this, do i need to take the rom of the phone and put it back on, or can it be done on the phone via usb?
u need to open ur rom in an archiver like winrar for example, and modify the others.xml in \system\csc (u will find edit dock icons or something like that, change to false). In here u can also modify total page count and other things that are locked down by telstra.
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If already rooted, just edit this line in others.xml file in the \system\csc folder:
<CscFeature_Launcher_ReplaceHotseatAreaInEditMode>FALSE</CscFeature_Launcher_ReplaceHotseatAreaInEditMode>
Save, reboot and then you can edit the dock icons.

If already rooted, just edit this line in others.xml file in the \system\csc folder:
<CscFeature_Launcher_ReplaceHotseatAreaInEditMode>FALSE</CscFeature_Launcher_ReplaceHotseatAreaInEditMode>
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help make the root gt-i9305t, please.

If you don't want to overcomplicate things, just install an alternative launcher from the play store such as Nova, or Apex, or Holo (Nova is my pick since ICS). You won't require any hacks, or root access or anything like that.

DutchDoctor said:
If you don't want to overcomplicate things, just install an alternative launcher from the play store such as Nova, or Apex, or Holo (Nova is my pick since ICS). You won't require any hacks, or root access or anything like that.
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thank you

[HOW TO] Enable S6 launcher hidden settings

There is a way how to enable hidden S6 launcher settings.
You need to know how to use compile/decompile programing.
1-decompile TouchWizHome_ZERO
2-go to decompiled folder TouchWizHome_ZERO_src/res/xml/
3-open home_settings_chooser.xml in text editor
4-go to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="false
5-change to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="true (like in picture below.
6-save it go back and compile the APK again.
7-replace the modified TouchWizHome_ZERO.apk to the system folder and reboot the phone

It will be like this

Thanks! What settings can be done in Touchwiz? Anyone has already a modded apk?
Thanks!

gpvecchi said:
Thanks! What settings can be done in Touchwiz? Anyone has already a modded apk?
Thanks!
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There you enabeling hidden settings.like to change the animations,speed and other tweaks to the launcher

Can anyone post the modded apk please?

I just found the TouchWizHome_ZERO_MR1.apk and it won't decompile for some reason :/
For those reasons:
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Could not decode arsc file
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:54)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibResources.java:604)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.java:74)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.java:66)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:49)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:93)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:169)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:85)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: Expected: 0x001c0001, got: 0x00000000
at brut.util.ExtDataInput.skipCheckInt(ExtDataInput.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.StringBlock.read(StringBlock.java:43)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:95)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:81)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:49)
... 7 more

stark1995 said:
Can anyone post the modded apk please?
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This!
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I hope this will allow center app button...

gpvecchi said:
I hope this will allow center app button...
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Nope.

stark1995 said:
Can anyone post the modded apk please?
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+1 please

There is a video demo of S6 launcher enabled hidden settings https://youtu.be/3G9vGWX5-dc
Created by #nguyenxuanhoa http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/vnrom-s6-g920fxxu1aocv-v1-0-aroma-t3088154 @all credit is going to him

I tried to do exactly what you said on TouchWizHome_ZERO_MR1 but it doesn't show up. Do I need to edit something else?

I wonder can I pull it from the rom and place it on my phone. Going to try ?
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Don't work on Albe95 S6 Port 3.0

OMassalia said:
Don't work on Albe95 S6 Port 3.0
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It did work. Used zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/s6-luncher-note-4-excellent-t3150054
First delete Touchwiz_Home_MR1 at system/privapp then flash the zip through recovery
and reboot. What's not working for me is blur/parallax/weather effect. I got fc's when i try
to enable these features.

jimdgreat3 said:
It did work. Used zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/s6-luncher-note-4-excellent-t3150054
First delete Touchwiz_Home_MR1 at system/privapp then flash the zip through recovery
and reboot. What's not working for me is blur/parallax/weather effect. I got fc's when i try
to enable these features.
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I will test your file
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1-decompile TouchWizHome_ZERO
2-go to decompiled folder TouchWizHome_ZERO_src/res/xml/
3-open home_settings_chooser.xml in text editor
4-go to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="false
5-change to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="true (like in picture below.
6-save it go back and compile the APK again.
7-replace the modified TouchWizHome_ZERO.apk to the system folder and reboot the phone
I do that and don't work. What do you in your version to work ? Sorry for my poor english

OMassalia said:
Don't work on Albe95 S6 Port 3.0
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You must download the zip file for Touchwiz home apk on the link i gave you.
then delete the Touchwiz_Home_MR1 folder in system/privapp
after that reboot in recovery ang flash the Touchwiz_Home.apk
which you just download. reboot after flashing.
I'm on albe95 S6 Port V3.0 and can confirm it's working.
No need to decompile/compile apk.

jimdgreat3 said:
It did work. Used zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/s6-luncher-note-4-excellent-t3150054
First delete Touchwiz_Home_MR1 at system/privapp then flash the zip through recovery
and reboot. What's not working for me is blur/parallax/weather effect. I got fc's when i try
to enable these features.
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Work on 5.0.2?
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OMassalia said:
I will test your file
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1-decompile TouchWizHome_ZERO
2-go to decompiled folder TouchWizHome_ZERO_src/res/xml/
3-open home_settings_chooser.xml in text editor
4-go to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="false
5-change to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="true (like in picture below.
6-save it go back and compile the APK again.
7-replace the modified TouchWizHome_ZERO.apk to the system folder and reboot the phone
I do that and don't work. What do you in your version to work ? Sorry for my poor english
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I done it before but i formated my pc and i dont have the tools to compile and decompile the app.can you give me the tools and ill try to edit it again and post a zip file?

mariolcela said:
I done it before but i formated my pc and i dont have the tools to compile and decompile the app.can you give me the tools and ill try to edit it again and post a zip file?
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You want apk tool and signapk ?

Need Help Editing SystemUI

Hello Guys,
I decided to try and modify the SystemUI of Stock OxygenOs 4.0.3 myself in order to achieve: Center Clock in Status bar as well as quick settings menu, 6 small qs tiles, 6 qs tiles in a row and only one row at that.
I already got familiar with apktool and the process but I have no Idea what file to edit, I searched through the files but could achieve any change.
I didn't find any tutorials that could help me either so I was hoping someone could help me here.
Thanks and if you need any more information just ask

Basically I want it to look something like this (Resurrection Remix)

The location is here system/priv-app/OPSystemUI
For tutorials, you can try to look around in Op3/Op3T mods sections - the dark theme/notifications have some.

davebugyi said:
The location is here system/priv-app/OPSystemUI
For tutorials, you can try to look around in Op3/Op3T mods sections - the dark theme/notifications have some.
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Yes yes I know that but I meant which files inside the APK to edit, sorry for the confusion and thank you

Download the modded and stock Systemui.apk and decompile. Compare the result. You will learn everything only that way. The clock position is defined in status_bar.xml.
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If you're using a Windows computer, you can use a program called Winmerge to compare entire decompiled OPSystemUI folders (And all their sub-folders/files) and highlight differences in text files (including xml) between the two. If you find someone who has already posted a similar mod, you can compare that with the stock file to determine what they have changed. From there, it should be fairly intuitive.

Kickoff said:
Download the modded and stock Systemui.apk and decompile. Compare the result. You will learn everything only that way. The clock position is defined in status_bar.xml.
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If you're using a Windows computer, you can use a program called Winmerge to compare entire decompiled OPSystemUI folders (And all their sub-folders/files) and highlight differences in text files (including xml) between the two. If you find someone who has already posted a similar mod, you can compare that with the stock file to determine what they have changed. From there, it should be fairly intuitive.
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Thank you, I actually thought about that but I didn't know a program capable of that, I'll try that

Update: I played around a bit and those Tips were somewhat helpful but I didn't manage to get the clock in the Center .
Most of the time there where no problems applying the new System ui but a few times it just refused to start sytemzui and I was Straight in the Launcher without a Statusbar and so on. After restoring the original apk to get it to work it Booted just to a Blackscreen where I could only open the power Menü and I had to wipe data to get in again. Amy idea why?
Also After restoring a backup of data cpu was always at Max

Pharrax said:
Update: I played around a bit and those Tips were somewhat helpful but I didn't manage to get the clock in the Center .
Most of the time there where no problems applying the new System ui but a few times it just refused to start sytemzui and I was Straight in the Launcher without a Statusbar and so on. After restoring the original apk to get it to work it Booted just to a Blackscreen where I could only open the power Menü and I had to wipe data to get in again. Amy idea why?
Also After restoring a backup of data cpu was always at Max
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You probably forgot to include the AndroidManifest and META-INF files in the APK. Read up on this guide. It's quite old, but steps 1, 2, 3, and 15 in his guide are still applicable. Pay special attention to step 15 as it shows you how to sign the modded APK with the original signature. Without including these files, OOS will refuse to run the app. Any time he mentions SystemUI.apk, assume that you can do the same with OPSystemUI.apk.
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For some reason, OOS 4.0.3 and below will sometimes allow improperly compiled OPSystemUI to run. It seems that as of OOS 4.1.0, you must correctly compile the app or it will always refuse to run it at boot.

Kickoff said:
Download the modded and stock Systemui.apk and decompile. Compare the result. You will learn everything only that way. The clock position is defined in status_bar.xml.
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There is also a need to work with smali files to get status bar clock hidden in lockscreen

Anova's Origin said:
You probably forgot to include the AndroidManifest and META-INF files in the APK. Read up on this guide. It's quite old, but steps 1, 2, 3, and 15 in his guide are still applicable. Pay special attention to step 15 as it shows you how to sign the modded APK with the original signature. Without including these files, OOS will refuse to run the app. Any time he mentions SystemUI.apk, assume that you can do the same with OPSystemUI.apk.
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For some reason, OOS 4.0.3 and below will sometimes allow improperly compiled OPSystemUI to run. It seems that as of OOS 4.1.0, you must correctly compile the app or it will always refuse to run it at boot.
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I was using apktool with the -c command, i thought that signs the apk properly and does exactly that? But thank you i will look into the tutorial

BaaDNwZ said:
There is also a need to work with smali files to get status bar clock hidden in lockscreen
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Any links that help me understand smali and how to edit them?

Pharrax said:
Any links that help me understand smali and how to edit them?
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The best link is - google.com
Sorry bro =\