ALL OF THE LOCKRINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE 5TH POST
G’Day XDA,
This is a really simple to do guide on changing the lockring on both a stock Samsung circle lockscreen and the AOSP lockscreen on ALL SAMSUNG, AOSP & AOKP ROMS and essentially this same method should also work on ALL ANDROID ROMS that are both ODEXED & DEODEXED. I have tested both using my own phone which is a Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 which is running a stock Samsung odexed rom. I have been told that it also works on a Sony Xperia Arc. Your specific rom may have the lockring file named as something else, so you may need to go into framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi (or-xhdpi or -mdpi depending on what device/rom you're running) to find the correct file. If you need help you can attach your framework-res.apk in here and I will do my best to help you out.
This is really easy to do for even a beginner like me, so I’m sure anyone that reads this will be able to do it. There are a few prerequisites to this mod – first of all you need a computer with an unzip style program like 7Zip, your phone needs to be rooted and you also need some kind of file manager (I use ES File Explorer but lots of people say they use Root Explorer). You will also need to have access to a program like Photoshop or Irfanview or Pixlr or Greenfish Icon Editor Pro if you want to change any pictures yourself. I have detailed everything step by step below with pictures so it should be very easy to follow.
Here's the guide…
(Lockrings in 5th post) PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU MAKE A NANDROID/CWM BACKUP BEFORE TRYING THIS - I CAN'T BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS YOU FACE, BUT I WILL DO MY BEST TO HELP YOU OUT IF YOU DO RUN INTO PROBLEMS
Step 1 - You will need to download the lockring that you would like to use. I have used different styles from HERE and also from HERE and also made my own. You can find some lockring collections made by martintspedersen HERE and by shishircoolin HERE. If you are smart enough to make your own using a program like Photoshop or Pixlr then top work. Just make sure that it is definitely a PNG file. Also make sure that if you want any of it transparent that it actually is (I made this mistake and it didn’t look very good, so I had to get my gorgeous fiancée to fix it up for me, as she is highly skilled in the art of Photoshop). Save the lockring onto your computer somewhere (I keep all of my stuff in a Mods folder) and you will need to modify it soon.
Step 2 - You will need to make a copy of framework-res.apk (which is located in /system/framework) and put it anywhere onto your phone’s SD card. Again, I use a folder called Mods which is easy to locate and remember.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Step 3 - Plug a micro USB cable into your phone and then plug the other end into your computer. Open the directory where you saved framework-res.apk (for me it is GTI9100/Phone/Mods) and move it onto your computer’s desktop.
Step 4 - Now right click on framework-res.apk and select 7Zip – Open Archive.
Step 5 - Within the opened 7Zip archive, navigate to res\drawable-hdpi\ (or res\drawable-xhdpi on a Galaxy Nexus) and locate these files:
For the stock Samsung Circle Lockscreen, find unlockscreen_lock_01.png to unlockscreen_lock_20.png. These usually have a padlock ranging in different stages of unlocking, but I have used the same picture in all of them. You can do the same or modify them slightly, it's up to you.
For the AOSP Lockscreen, find ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png which is the lock that is visible when a hardware button is pressed, and ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png is the same lock with the ring around it that appears when you press the lock.
Step 6 - Change the name of the lockring PNGs that downloaded earlier and want to use to the corresponding file names. For example, I have changed the PNGs in the first picture to use in the stock Samsung Circle lockscreen and the PNGs in the second picture are for the AOSP Lockscreen:
Step 7 - Now drag the renamed PNGs into the res\drawable-hdpi folder. Click yes when it asks you to confirm.
Step 8 - Close the 7Zip archive and now copy your newly modified framework-res.apk back onto the SD card of your phone. Again for me, I use the Mods file so it's easy to find.
Step 9 - Now on your phone, open your file explorer and navigate to where your modified framework-res.apk is. Long press it and select Move To and move it to the System folder on the root directory of your phone.
Step 10 - Now navigate to the System folder and long press on the framework-res.apk and select Properties. You will see this:
Notice how the Permissions is set to rw- rw- rw-? We need to change this otherwise you'll have big problems. Click the Change button and you will see this:
Step 11 - Uncheck the Group - write and Other - write boxes so that it looks like this:
Now click OK and you will see this:
Now click OK.
Step 12 - Now long press on framework-res.apk and select Move To. Move it to the Framework folder within System.
You will see the following warning:
Click OK. Now your phone will freeze. This is ok. It will be frozen for roughly 1 - 1½ minutes, then it will restart.
Once it reboots, you will be staring at your new masterpiece!
Stock Samsung Circle Lockscreen
ICS Lockscreen
LOCKRINGS (These are made for a HDPI screen and are at 162dp x 162dp)
Ok below are a bunch of lockrings for everyone to use. I have also included the Stock ICS lockring and the Stock Samsung Circle lockring so that if you want to modify them yourself then you can. The other lockrings were made by me (apart from Metallica which was made by martintspederen). Just click on the picture you want and it will open up a new tab where you can download it. Once it's downloaded, extract the files and rename them to the appropriate file name for your particular lockscreen. Requests are both welcome and encouraged!
ALL OF THE LOCKRINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE 5TH POST, SO PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE AND DOWNLOAD THEM
Now if this post helped you I would love to know about it, so please post a reply. Even post screen shots of what you have done would be great.
Cheers XDA,
Dave
@daveyannihilation oh mate!! you made the thread my friend very good job.. i was thinking of making something like it for mig lockrings
shirshicoolin and me was about to ask you of making a thread for all of us lockring guys
the next thing could be to implement the diffrent device locations: samsung:::ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png
oh and i was the first LOL and thanks for the links as always
very good
how if i want to change default lockscreen and porting from sense 4.0 lockscreen , can u help me ?
LOCKRINGS
Ok below are a bunch of lockrings for everyone to use. I have also included the Stock AOSP lockring and the Stock Samsung Circle lockring so that if you want to modify them yourself then you can. The other lockrings were made by me (apart from Metallica which was made by martintspederen). Just click on the picture you want and it will open up a new tab where you can download it. Once it's downloaded, extract the files and rename them to the appropriate file name for your particular lockscreen. Requests are both welcome and encouraged!
hiii...
thanks nice guide... can you give me your desktop wallpapers.... both.... i like them....
lokeshsaini94 said:
thanks nice guide... can you give me your desktop wallpapers.... both.... i like them....
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Are you talking about the wallpapers that are in the screenshots in the guide? If so then it is actually a live wallpaper. I downloaded a program called Windows 7 Dreamscene Activator which you can get from here and I know it says it is for Windows 7 but I am running Vista and it works on my computer and I know it runs on XP Premium as well.
So once you install Dreamscene Activator you just right click on any mpg file and select Set as Desktop Background and then you've got a live wallpaper. Then I just searched for dreamscene wallpaper download on Google and that's how I found the Android one which is on the Dreamscene website here but for some reason it's not working at the moment. I just uploaded it for you, so click here and you can download it. Enjoy
Thanks... Will download it tommorow morning....
EDIT: its working fine but how do i change font color of desktop icons....
lokeshsaini94 said:
Thanks... Will download it tommorow morning....
EDIT: its working fine but how do i change font color of desktop icons....
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I'm fairly certain that you need to go to Control Panel/Display then click on the Appearance tab and then click the Advanced button.
In this section you can change the colour for all of the backgrounds and text that you want. It's pretty cool.
Let me know how you go?
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Are you talking about the wallpapers that are in the screenshots in the guide? If so then it is actually a live wallpaper. I downloaded a program called Windows 7 Dreamscene Activator which you can get from here and I know it says it is for Windows 7 but I am running Vista and it works on my computer and I know it runs on XP Premium as well.
So once you install Dreamscene Activator you just right click on any mpg file and select Set as Desktop Background and then you've got a live wallpaper. Then I just searched for dreamscene wallpaper download on Google and that's how I found the Android one which is on the Dreamscene website here but for some reason it's not working at the moment. I just uploaded it for you, so click here and you can download it. Enjoy
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Thanks a lot
Inviato dal mio GT-N7000 con Tapatalk 2
hey....
sorry for one more off topic question but which tool you use to decompile apk files...
how do you have an option to decomplie apk on right clicking an apk file...
lokeshsaini94 said:
sorry for one more off topic question but which tool you use to decompile apk files...
how do you have an option to decomplie apk on right clicking an apk file...
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Umm I'm pretty sure it was a program called APK One Click
I've never used it to decompile though, I have always used APK Tool because it worked well with ICS Roms where as APK One Click didn't
Great effort Dev
Great guide to change the lockrings to our custom look.....:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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. But can you help me in changing the Pattern circle type,shape,even size so that i suits to my droid screen size....
Hoping that i'll get a reply Here..
Sure mate. What device are you using? And do you mean the lockscreen that you use to enter in a pattern to unlock the phone? How big exactly do you want it? I have a bit of an idea the files that you need to modify but I would like to know the device to be able to help you as best I can.
Sent from my ICS Blue SGSII
@OP thanks for the png's
sandy7 said:
@OP thanks for the png's
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No problem mate,
Glad you liked them. I will try to do some more designs once I finish my other theme thread.
didu73 said:
Sorry to be 10 posts. Need to speak
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Huh? I don't don't understand? Do you need help with something?
daveyannihilation said:
No problem mate,
Glad you liked them. I will try to do some more designs once I finish my other theme thread.
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ya some more png's desings would be great...
sandy7 said:
ya some more png's desings would be great...
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No worries. Any ideas? I had in mind to do a few like Coke and Pepsi but I'm trying to think of some others. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks.
daveyannihilation said:
No worries. Any ideas? I had in mind to do a few like Coke and Pepsi but I'm trying to think of some others. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks.
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like miui logo would be nice..
a arrow mark,
HTC ring
google logo
Related
Hello
First of all thanks goes to Daneshm90 for his script
I really like HTC_IME but JIT dont like it So I had to use other keyboard which is working with JIT. I found Swype but I don't like how it's looks like. I did't found any skin for Android Swype... So I've made my own HTC_IME like skin.
Here is the result of my work:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WVGA (now only portrait but I'll make landscape too) = N1, Desire, Incredible, EVO 4G, Liquid, etc
HVGA = Dream, Sapphire, Legend, Backflop, Eris, etc
To install new skin you have to download attached file for your resolution and fallow this steps (SDK needed):
1. Extract files.
2. Connect your phone to PC with enabled debuging mode.
3. Run Swype.bat
4. Wait untill the script finish.
5. Unplug your phone and you are ready to go
Those seemed to work for my swype. It could be version specific.
You can also download only images.
If you downloaded images you can apply them by using some root explorer and replacing files or you can use apk manager (sdk needed) and fallow this steps:
1. Place your apk into this folder "place-apk-here-for-modding"
2. Run script and choose decompile.
3. Open folder "out".
4. Go to \assets\keyboards
5. Replace images
6. Run script again and choose compile
7. choose sign.
8. Your app with new skin is in folder called "place-apk-here-for-modding".
I tested HVGA version on HTC Magic 32A.
But I dont have WVGA device so if you will test it post your opinion.
If you want also that popup look:
Read THIS.
Sorry for my English
*looks at big sign that says NO SWYPE APKS*
*runs away*
I always wondered if this was posibble.. Thanks a lot for this.
I'm confused how to install however.. i downloaded the images zip file but have no idea how to apply it. There is no such setting in swype settings. Any help??
i've installed it, its cool ! but i want it in blue xD can i edit the images but then where i put 'em ? and if i unrar the apk and edit it, i have to sign it :S but i dunno how .
MicroMina said:
I always wondered if this was posibble.. Thanks a lot for this.
I'm confused how to install however.. i downloaded the images zip file but have no idea how to apply it. There is no such setting in swype settings. Any help??
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You have to download apk file and just install or found app folder on your device and replace images.
IOmega666 said:
i've installed it, its cool ! but i want it in blue xD can i edit the images but then where i put 'em ? and if i unrar the apk and edit it, i have to sign it :S but i dunno how .
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You can use APK Manager to do this. Just put apk into correct folder run script and choose decompile, find your pngs, edit them and compile apk. And you have also option to sign application.
Adamsville MITM said:
*looks at big sign that says NO SWYPE APKS*
*runs away*
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But this is a theme? And Swype is in beta.
Sent from my HTC Magic using Tapatalk
Remove swype.apk due too swype asked us to remove all apk's.
You can make this into a morph just too replace the images
Mikey1022 said:
Remove swype.apk due too swype asked us to remove all apk's.
You can make this into a morph just too replace the images
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That wont work. morph cannot sign apk's and this will require signing the apk since its content will be modified.
Ur best bet now would be to create a simple script, where a user with swype running on their phone can connect it to their pc, the script pulls it from their /data/app folder, extracts it, replaces its png's with urs, repackages n signs it, uninstalls the version on the users phone and then installs the newly modified one. Let me know if u need any help creating the script
K so heres my little simple script. This is how it works :
1. Requirements adb,java,windows
2. Have ur phone connected and run the script.
3. Once done u'll have ur themed swype installed on ur phone
It basically pulls the apk from ur phone, extracts it, replaces the images, rezips it, resigns it, removes swype from ur phone, installs this modded version.
Hey Cypis, its wierd, when i try to modify with compression level -mx9 which apk manager uses, it force-closes me on the phone, however if i change it to mx0 which is no compression it works. Did u have these issues as well ? Reminds me i gotta add an option to customize compression level in apk manager. Admins, u should have no trouble with this script as it requires u HAVE swype installed on ur phone
I didnt have these issues... thats great that someone care about make it working.
cypis said:
I didnt have these issues... thats great that someone care about make it working.
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Hmm, k. So perhaps its just me
So users who care about app size, you can edit the .bat file in any text editor of ur choice, and change -mx0 to anything from -mx1...-mx9. 0 being least/no compression, 9 being most compression.
is it just me or are the images only hvga? aren't they supposed to be wvga?
eViL D: said:
is it just me or are the images only hvga? aren't they supposed to be wvga?
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Not sure, dont own any wvga device. Works fine on my htc magic though, im guessing cuz its hvga
Anyway in terms of script, i added a little thing more, it now backs up ur /data/data swype folder cuz some might complain they dont want to lose their swype dictionary.
Link
Daneshm90 said:
Not sure, dont own any wvga device. Works fine on my htc magic though, im guessing cuz its hvga
Anyway in terms of script, i added a little thing more, it now backs up ur /data/data swype folder cuz some might complain they dont want to lose their swype dictionary.
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Hrmm, OP says WVGA.... ah well. I'll check back later.
OMG. I'm so sorry It's my bad. I made it for HVGA and I dont know why I wrote WVGA
//edit If I'll find more time I'll do WVGA version.
Ok, I just had to ask. I noticed in your screenshots the Language notification overlay on the Q key is black. I've been searching on how to get mine black as I'd like to skin my Swype with an HTC skin.
Did you just edit the .png's to have that PL on there or did you manage to edit some other file (probably some smali file in the classes.dex)?
If you did change it (non-static/ changes depending on language selected), can you tell me how?
I use a Motorola Droid and while I love Swype to death, I totally dislike the stock skin it has.
Thanks for your time.
that looks so sexy
ZeroBarrier said:
Ok, I just had to ask. I noticed in your screenshots the Language notification overlay on the Q key is black. I've been searching on how to get mine black as I'd like to skin my Swype with an HTC skin.
Did you just edit the .png's to have that PL on there or did you manage to edit some other file (probably some smali file in the classes.dex)?
If you did change it (non-static/ changes depending on language selected), can you tell me how?
I use a Motorola Droid and while I love Swype to death, I totally dislike the stock skin it has.
Thanks for your time.
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I didn't change anything Language notification in default is black.
I'll make skin for other resolutions.
It's definitly not black in the Motorola Droid version of Swype.
dl.dropbox.com/u/7955074/CAP2010070801412.png
any idea of how i can install this on my droid?
ZeroBarrier said:
It's definitly not black in the Motorola Droid version of Swype.
dl.dropbox.com/u/7955074/CAP2010070801412.png
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geronimogman said:
any idea of how i can install this on my droid?
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He has update his original post. Its hvga, not wvga. So wait till he creates a wvga compatible one.
Warning! Applying a theme to the battery icon involves modifying system files and will more than likely brick your phone unless you are 100% sure on what you are doing or have a good back/restore solution
Big thanks to Fightspit for his original thread on creating these battery themes
Here is an example theme i've attached below (see pre-made theme.zip)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
and here is it in action
There are 2 quite serious prerequisites to this mod
1) Must be rooted with S-OFF
2) ClockworkMod installed and a backup taken (Please, please, please, do this in case of failure)
To create a theme from scratch.
1) Grab the source files for the theme of your choice from this thread
2) Grab APK Manager 4.9 from here
3) Download framework-res.apk from your "system/framework" folder using adb or root explorer
4) Place your downloaded framework-res.apk in APK Manager's "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
5) In APK Manager choose option 22 to set current project
6) choose option 9 to decompile apk
7) replace battery xml files in folder "res/drawable" and pngs in folder "res/drawable-hdpi" within the extracted "projects/framework-res" folder that APK Manager creates
8) Choose option 11 to compile
9) Select "y" is system apk
10) Select "y" replace original folders
11) In the "keep" folder that APK Mananger has created, delete resources.arsc
and the battery xml files in "res/drawable" and the battery pngs in "res/drawable-hdpi"
12) Press any key and let APK recompile
13) In the "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder, rename unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk
14) Extract the attached "Blank Update.zip.zip" then Open up the update.zip with 7zip
15) Drag your renamed framework-res.apk to the "framework" folder in 7zip to overwrite the existing blank framework-res file
16) Close update.zip (agree to any messages about updating the file)
17) Copy update.zip to your sdcard
18) Flash the update.zip via ClockworkMod
My Pre-made battery theme
This contains the android battery theme I posted above, already to flash
Warning! This was made for software version 1.32.405.6 - You may get errors if running a different version to me. If so, restore using clockworkmod
1) Extract attached "Pre-made theme.zip" and copy update.zip to your sdcard
2) Flash the update.zip via ClockworkMod
Notes:
Online kitchen now works,happy cooking http://circle.glx.nl/
Thanks to liljom for the guide
Pre-made Change Log
v1 Initial release
v2 Charging animation now works correctly
v2 Colour - Added version with coloured status bar icons
Big thanks for this tutorial!
I love the look of this! Will need to install Clockwork Mod etc of course before I use it, but I will look into this soon
Just to clarify, is it possible to get only the battery mod without the other coloured icons? Is Pre-made themeV2.zip only the battery yes? And the colour version is all the icons?
madindehead said:
I love the look of this! Will need to install Clockwork Mod etc of course before I use it, but I will look into this soon
Just to clarify, is it possible to get only the battery mod without the other coloured icons? Is Pre-made themeV2.zip only the battery yes? And the colour version is all the icons?
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Correct
sopL87 said:
Big thanks for this tutorial!
Installation: Jump to point 14 of the tutorial (there is mismatch in numeration).
Something from me: rEVOlution taskbar icons.
Edit: Added Galaxy S framework. Only changed taskbar icons, battery have 1% step.
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Ooops, fixed it
Whilst I appreciate you gave a guide on how to make our own, I'm really not very graphically talented, would it be possible to have one where the numbers are clearer?
I love the little android, but I have to hold my phone right up to my face to see the actual percentage
Thanks though, have to have % visible
Sorry I didn't make the images. They were taken from this thread. You could maybe ask over there if anyone could help you though
Ahh, cool, I used the online kitchen to make my own, pretty awesome!
I've flashed my own one, but now I've lost all the colourful other icons. I assume if I flash them back over, I lose my battery icon, right?
AndyCr15 said:
Ahh, cool, I used the online kitchen to make my own, pretty awesome!
I've flashed my own one, but now I've lost all the colourful other icons. I assume if I flash them back over, I lose my battery icon, right?
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Just out of interest, did you flash the zip file that the kitchen generated? It wouldn't work for me.
You can just add the icons back into the framework-res.apk (the one you had with the battery icons) and reflash
vibez said:
Just out of interest, did you flash the zip file that the kitchen generated? It wouldn't work for me.
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Yeah, worked fine for me.
vibez said:
You can just add the icons back into the framework-res.apk (the one you had with the battery icons) and reflash
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Hmm, never edited framework-res.apk before. I'll look into it...
AndyCr15 said:
Yeah, worked fine for me.
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Cool, i'll try it again
AndyCr15 said:
Hmm, never edited framework-res.apk before. I'll look into it...
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Actually I think you can build a version with the battery and icons using the online kitchen. You select the icons on the "Themed Icons" set page
sopL87 said:
Big thanks for this tutorial!
From me:
- DesireHD mod by sopL87
- rEVOlution
- Galaxy S
What changed: 1% battery step, signal icons, bluetooth, wifi, ect. In DesireHD everything is stock except 1% step battery, tweaked and extended animations of upload, download and gps.
Last update: 15.11.2010
Installation: Extract my .rar and jump to point 14 of the tutorial.
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Looks good! Great skins btw
I have a dhd and perm root and s-off flashed with overclocking, must i have clockworkmod to install this pre-made themeV2 or can i just use fastboot flash or is there another way other then installing clockworkmod ? (clockworkmod don't seam to have a recovery for my dhd yet anyways )
excellent thread vibez
so i would like to share my stock framework-res.apk with you guys, modified with "version a". update.zip attached.
I will port some of my other themes now
Love it. Beautiful.
boarne71 said:
I have a dhd and perm root and s-off flashed with overclocking, must i have clockworkmod to install this pre-made themeV2 or can i just use fastboot flash or is there another way other then installing clockworkmod ? (clockworkmod don't seam to have a recovery for my dhd yet anyways )
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Not really sure to be fair. I just used the clockworkmod that is kicking around in the dev section as it is the only way i'm comfortable with to flash update.zip files. There may be others ways to achieve the same thing though
Thyrus said:
excellent thread vibez
so i would like to share my stock framework-res.apk with you guys, modified with "version a". update.zip attached.
I will port some of my other themes now
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Looks good
Is anyone else using the online kitchen to build these battery themes?
It keeps generating folders with v4 at the end, ie drawable-hdpi-v4
The folders in the framework-res on my stock rom doesnt have -v4 at the end like so "drawable-hdpi". I believe this is why I keep getting force close when I flash the file from the online kitchen
yes some kitchens do that. thats why i prefer doeing it manually or checking with theme porter. i always check the res folders for these annoying -vX endings.
I thought so, it's just that someone mentioned in this thread that the kitchen work for them and i'm just trying to figure out how since it does add the pesky -v4 to whatever it cooks for me.
Manually is the way to go
Just out of interest, what does theme porter do?
i checks 2 files (old and new) for updated pngs, and copies them across.
very useful when you actually have a theme already, but simply want to port it (i.e due to an update of the framework res by the manufactorer). This does it for you. Not as sophisticated as apk-manager true
[UPDATE 6/11!!!]MIUI BATTERY MODS & MIUI Dark Theme Vari-Theme Manager Compatible!!!
I got bored so I made some battery mods for MIUI. I added a theme (NEWTASK650 Dark) that i made off of the MIUI Dark Theme that i use along with some screenshots for anyone who likes it and wants to use it. It's a variation of the MIUI Dark Theme. Here's the original theme thread for it http://www.miuiandroid.com/2011/05/miui-com-official-dark-theme-consent-given-to-post/. Just download and check the previews to see more. I plan on trying to make 2 new batt mods a day if my schedule permits it. Make sure you go to Settings/System/Battery Settings/Battery Indicator Style and choose Percentage. Otherwise you will not see the battery.
BATTERIES CONTINUED IN POST #2 WILL TAKE REQUESTS!!!
These will only change the battery icon. NOTHING ELSE.
Download the .zip file you want to use, then extract the .mtz file, then FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
HOW TO APPLY
-Put on SD card
-Open Theme Manager
-Hit Menu soft key button and select Import Theme
-Select the battery theme
-Select EDIT THEME
-Select Notification Bar and then choose the battery that you want to use
-DONE
A Special Thanks to xavierjohn22 for helping me to make it easier for you guys
here is 2 short videos of how to drop them in the systemui.apk. if you wanna go that route. Just drop them in systemui.apk/res/raw folder.
Video#1
http://youtu.be/MWpFI2m0_lw
Video#2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8_GXgQqRvE
-1.6.10 TASK650 DARK Theme- It's a variation of The MIUI Dark Theme. Just a little more detailed.
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How To Install!!!
1.)Take the LatinIme.apk out of the zip
2.)put on phone
3.)set permissions in root explorer to
USER X X O
GROUP X O O
OTHERS X O O O
4.)Drop LatinIme.apk into system/app
-GLOSSY BATTERY-
-GB LANDSCAPE-
-VA DARK BLUE-
-Mode2b Battery-
-Glow Battery-
-Dotted Green Battery-
-Orange Slice Battery-
-HoneyComb Blue Battery-
-Vertical GB Green Battery-
-Stock GingerBread Battery-
-Stock HoneyComb Battery-
-Cm7 Battery-
-HoneyComb Bar Battery-
-Minimal Battery-
-Gauge Battery-
task650 said:
and another one
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I want this one right here, but I have no idea where to find the system.apk or anything else.
smeltn said:
I want this one right here, but I have no idea where to find the system.apk or anything else.
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its really easy. the systemui.apk can be found with the app root explorer. if you want i can just pack it in the systemui.apk myself but you would have to use root explorer to change permissions and drop it in system/app
task650 said:
its really easy. the systemui.apk can be found with the app root explorer. if you want i can just pack it in the systemui.apk myself but you would have to use root explorer to change permissions and drop it in system/app
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sure that would be fantastic if you wouldnt mind.
I read somewhere, that you have to like open the theme.zip and go to frame/res and add it there, but of course that didn't work.
smeltn said:
sure that would be fantastic if you wouldnt mind.
I read somewhere, that you have to like open the theme.zip and go to frame/res and add it there, but of course that didn't work.
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i'll pack the battery in the systemui.apk right now and post it for ya and give you instructions on how to do it. do you have root explorer?
task650 said:
i'll pack the battery in the systemui.apk right now and post it for ya and give you instructions on how to do it. do you have root explorer?
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Yes I have Root explorer.. And thank you so much
here ya go bro. so now all you have to do is open root explorer scroll down to sdcard file click on it find the systemui.apk and long press it, select permissions and on the first line from left to right check the first 2, the middle line just check the first one and no others on that line, on the third just the first one also. it should look like this.
x x -
x - -
x - -
the x's are the ones that are checked and the -'s are the ones that shouldn't be. hit ok. then long press the systemui.apk again and select move then hit the back button. find system file and click it the app file and click that then hit paste. you're done. hold volume up and power for about 10 seconds and it should reboot and you're good.
Ok so I did exactly what you said but it isn't working. Battery didnt change. So I tried again, and when I moved the file I checked the permissions again and they change. Its like it isn't saving the permission changes I am making. It IS copying and replacing the file in the system/app folder, but it isn't showing up.
edit> I wonder if its because I am using a custom theme?
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Ok so I did exactly what you said but it isn't working. Battery didnt change. So I tried again, and when I moved the file I checked the permissions again and they change. Its like it isn't saving the permission changes I am making. It IS copying and replacing the file in the system/app folder, but it isn't showing up.
edit> I wonder if its because I am using a custom theme?
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You need to replace the images in the theme then. Are the statusbar, wifi, and data icons changing too? If not then the theme description needs to be changed too so those icons and the battery icons can show up too.
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You need to replace the images in the theme then. Are the statusbar, wifi, and data icons changing too? If not then the theme description needs to be changed too so those icons and the battery icons can show up too.
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I have tried 3 different themes to see if it made a difference and none of them change the wifi, data, battery icons at all.
So what do I need to replace and where?
Thanks for the help btw guys.
smeltn said:
I have tried 3 different themes to see if it made a difference and none of them change the wifi, data, battery icons at all.
So what do I need to replace and where?
Thanks for the help btw guys.
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Take your theme. Zip it. Click on the zip and you will see your theme name. Double click on it and then it will open a new window with all of the theme's files. Find the systemui folder, look for a raw folder inside it and then replace the battery images with the one you want.
For the description file, you should unzip the folder area so you have the file on your computer. Keep the zip windows open, but go to where you unziped the folders. Click on it and edit the description file with notepad or something else and add this right before the last line:
<uiVersion>1</uiVersion>
Save it and replace it with the one in the zip (you can delete the folder on your computer if you want, since you don't need it anymore).
Make sure to save the changes to the zip file. And then can exit out of the folders area, and drag the theme name out of the zip file into your phone's sd card.
here ya go. good to go!
so to anyone who is just wanting to change the battery i made a really short video on how I do it. here it is. al i do is open the systemui.apk with 7zip and drop the new battery files that i am using in the res/raw folder. then follow what i do in this video.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22014441/Setting Permissions.mp4
task650 said:
so to anyone who is just wanting to change the battery i made a really short video on how I do it. here it is. al i do is open the systemui.apk with 7zip and drop the new battery files that i am using in the res/raw folder. then follow what i do in this video.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22014441/Setting Permissions.mp4
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wow so you won't believe what the problem was the entire time. I actually went into the system/app folder and made a back up of my existing systemUI.apk, and actually I just renamed the original to be SystemUI-original.apk and then dropped the new on in. Problem was it was still reading that systemui-original.apk as being the one it wanted to use even though I had renamed it. So I went in and deleted the original, and as soon as I did I got the FC system errors... rebooted and tada it works fantastic. How weird.
Thanks for all your help
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wow so you won't believe what the problem was the entire time. I actually went into the system/app folder and made a back up of my existing systemUI.apk, and actually I just renamed the original to be SystemUI-original.apk and then dropped the new on in. Problem was it was still reading that systemui-original.apk as being the one it wanted to use even though I had renamed it. So I went in and deleted the original, and as soon as I did I got the FC system errors... rebooted and tada it works fantastic. How weird.
Thanks for all your help
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no problem man. anytime you need any help just hit me up. you have my email so that would be the quickest way to get a hold of me.
images and theming including battery icons
FYI, we dont have to go to troubles of modding SystemUI.apk
Just make an mtz file and drop the battery mod images in the same structure as the apk. Then drop the .mtz file in \sd card\MIUI\theme and apply it via thememanager
com.android.systemui\res\raw
Same goes for many other apps including the MiuiMusic.
See sample attached (though i'ved pick a not so good image, LOL, whatever i see first in my pc, ha ha ha)
extract the .mtz inside the rar attached
EDIT:
I provided the info because every week MIUI 2.3.3 has some changes, so it's not likely we will be modding the systemui.apk every week just to have the battery icon changed. you can just make it available readily in the sd card using mtz theming
e.g. samples for title
Battery Mod Circle
Battery Mod Cool
Battery Mod Wow
The title can just be change and other folders not needed in my mtz removed. Image attached showing how i use your battery images to try the MTZ file. You can just make a bunch of the MTZ file and post it as themes rather than flashable or overwriting APK
xavierjohn22 said:
FYI, we dont have to go to troubles of modding SystemUI.apk
Just make an mtz file and drop the battery mod images in the same structure as the apk. Then drop the .mtz file in \sd card\MIUI\theme and apply it via thememanager
com.android.systemui\res\raw
Same goes for many other apps including the MiuiMusic.
See sample attached (though i'ved pick a not so good image, LOL, whatever i see first in my pc, ha ha ha)
extract the .mtz inside the rar attached
EDIT:
I provided the info because every week MIUI 2.3.3 has some changes, so it's not likely we will be modding the systemui.apk every week just to have the battery icon changed. you can just make it available readily in the sd card using mtz theming
e.g. samples for title
Battery Mod Circle
Battery Mod Cool
Battery Mod Wow
The title can just be change and other folders not needed in my mtz removed. Image attached showing how i use your battery images to try the MTZ file. You can just make a bunch of the MTZ file and post it as themes rather than flashable or overwriting APK
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so do you have any suggestions on how i can make this thread easier for people. should i just throw up a com.andoid.xxxx file for them the drop the new battery files in themselves and advise them to throw that in their theme mtz file? thanks a lot for your input. and... would you mind if i put the info you gave me in the OP?
task650 said:
so do you have any suggestions on how i can make this thread easier for people. should i just throw up a com.andoid.xxxx file for them the drop the new battery files in themselves and advise them to throw that in their theme mtz file? thanks a lot for your input.
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I Don't mind it al all bro, no problem, i was looking for a battery image then i came accross this thread. LOL
It will save you trouble in modding the systemui.apk every week if the deodexed rom has changes, it always has changes anyways (in patches only), now that they are revamping weekly, (at least for now) .
Here's on the top of my head as the idea
1. You could make many MTZ as i have mentioned. Copy what i have posted.
- battery mod 1.mtz
- battery mod 2.mtz
etc..
2. Each mtz will have same structure. Use winrar to change the file
3. description.xml contains the title of the theme. do not use weird characters as title
<title>Battery</title>
<author>Your name here</author>
4. com.android.systemui is the folder your battery images should go. Should be the same name too as what you are doing overwriting in APK
The images will be under com.android.systemui\res\raw
5. If you also want to change the toggle icons, put the images in com.android.systemui\res\drawable-hdpi
- You can even make a preview of it in the preview folder
- You can also remove the mms folder there
6. Put all the modded images and folder in the MTZ file
Apollo Music Themes
I use CM9 and absolutely love this music app but it's freaking ugly!!!
I did not make this app, I just themed it!!
I got it to invert but some things rely on the skin to make it complete..until the skin is ready to theme the whole app I made 2 parts to apply the theme. Zip to flash and a skin to complete it!
You apply this at your own risk and I would suggest you backup first!
You may use this in your Rom/Themes but PLEASE give credit on your threads!!!
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1. Download the zip to your Sdcard
2. BACKUP Your setup!!!!
3. Use Rom manager or boot into your recovery
4. Find the zip and flash it in recovery
5. Boot up and it will be ready for the next step
Instructions to apply the skin to finish the theme:
Note: The skin will not theme the widget!!!
1. Download the APK to your Sdcard
2. use a file manager like "Astro file manager" or Root Explorer" if you don't have one already and install the skin
3. Open Apollo and select Menu/Settings/Themes/Select your theme once selected touch Apply theme
4. Enjoy your fully themed Apollo music app!!!
******If you didn't read those and ask questions covered already I WILL BEAT YOU!!!
Nah but I will make you feel stupid so READ READ READ******
Oh you might need these...Links:
DarkICE Apollo Music zip:
Flash me in recovery
RedICE Apollo Music zip:
Flash me in recovery
DarkICE Skin:
Install me and apply Apollo settings
RedICE Skin:
Install me and apply Apollo settings
Coming:
Blue
Pink
Orange
Green
Purple
Gold
then I'll take requests once these are done!!!!
To remove the theme just flash the rom again and if that doesn't work use Root explorer to remove Apollo.apk from System/data then wipe all cache in recovery!!!
Hope you all enjoy this and I will be making more colors soon!!!!
DJ
Follow me on twitter @djdarkknight96
Also Check out my site for more great themed apps: My SITE More links in my signature!!!!
Enjoy!!!
Can you please upload short tutorial how to create skins for apollo music thank you
HDD.error said:
Can you please upload short tutorial how to create skins for apollo music thank you
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The skin or the entire app? Here is the site I got the skin from: http://www.seeingpixels.org/2012/05/apollo.html I just used the template in that page. Hope that helps!
DJ
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I don't mean to be a bother, but you seem to be the only person in the whole internet that knows how to do this. Your themes are very well made, but not quite what I'm looking for.
I know where the images are, and I think I know where to change the other colors, but I just can't figure out how to finish it off. I have the project imported in Eclipse, and I can export an APK from there, but it won't install.
Am I way off, or just missing something small? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
mvgc3 said:
I don't mean to be a bother, but you seem to be the only person in the whole internet that knows how to do this. Your themes are very well made, but not quite what I'm looking for.
I know where the images are, and I think I know where to change the other colors, but I just can't figure out how to finish it off. I have the project imported in Eclipse, and I can export an APK from there, but it won't install.
Am I way off, or just missing something small? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
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The only thing I see missing is signing it. If your only going to post a thread with it sign it with apktool but if you're going to upload it to the market then you must use a private key to sign it...That's all that I see missing. ;-)
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Can u make a black and cyan one because it will match cyanogenmod
Sent from my SGH-T989 with Cyanogenmod 9 Nightly Power.
ArcticFish said:
Can u make a black and cyan one because it will match cyanogenmod
Sent from my SGH-T989 with Cyanogenmod 9 Nightly Power.
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There is already a skin on the market that works good with my DarkICE version that's black and cyan. If not let me know and I can throw one together tomorrow. Epic blue I believe is the name.
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The only thing I see missing is signing it. If your only going to post a thread with it sign it with apktool but if you're going to upload it to the market then you must use a private key to sign it...That's all that I see missing. ;-)
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Wow, such a simple thing. I thought I'd only need to sign it if I was going to put it on the market, but I guess that's only half the story!
Thanks to that great tip I have a nice new theme on my music player It also happens to be exactly what ArcticFish is looking for. I don't want to jack your thread anymore than I already have, so I won't upload it without your permission.
Thanks again!
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Wow, such a simple thing. I thought I'd only need to sign it if I was going to put it on the market, but I guess that's only half the story!
Thanks to that great tip I have a nice new theme on my music player It also happens to be exactly what ArcticFish is looking for. I don't want to jack your thread anymore than I already have, so I won't upload it without your permission.
Thanks again!
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Awesome glad you got it working...No by all means post away! Sharing is caring...Lol
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It took a little longer than expected cause I forgot to do the other resolutions, my phone is hdpi, but since I'm sharing it with others, I shouldn't make any assumptions.
So, here's the link, ArcticFish, hope it meets your expectations (and remember, this doesn't touch the widget, though I certainly wouldn't mind figuring that out either...)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85249960/Apollo ICS Theme.apk
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It took a little longer than expected cause I forgot to do the other resolutions, my phone is hdpi, but since I'm sharing it with others, I shouldn't make any assumptions.
So, here's the link, ArcticFish, hope it meets your expectations (and remember, this doesn't touch the widget, though I certainly wouldn't mind figuring that out either...)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85249960/Apollo ICS Theme.apk
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Nice, I themed the full app to theme the widget. Hopefully they will add that to the skin too. Thanks for sharing!
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If anyone would be willing to help out a noob I would would forever be in your debt. Ive made a few themes for ADW so I know my way around Eclispse a little but I downloaded them template from his site. When I import it into Eclipse I get the following errors.
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
The project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this project GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Java Problem
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required .class files GoogleMusicThemeActivity.java /GoogleMusicTheme/src/com/andrew/apollo/google/music/theme line 1 Java Problem
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
Unable to resolve target 'android-14' GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Android Target Problem
I remember having to change some settings in the ADW templates but I'm drawing a huge blank here.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that I have updated the SDK. I have all the Android versions installed from 1.5 -> 4.1 Eclipse is updated as well.
Tobb555 said:
If anyone would be willing to help out a noob I would would forever be in your debt. Ive made a few themes for ADW so I know my way around Eclispse a little but I downloaded them template from his site. When I import it into Eclipse I get the following errors.
Code:
DescriptionResourcePathLocationType
The project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this projectGoogleMusicThemeUnknownJava Problem
Code:
DescriptionResourcePathLocationType
The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required .class filesGoogleMusicThemeActivity.java/GoogleMusicTheme/src/com/andrew/apollo/google/music/themeline 1Java Problem
Code:
DescriptionResourcePathLocationType
Unable to resolve target 'android-14'GoogleMusicThemeUnknownAndroid Target Problem
I remember having to change some settings in the ADW templates but I'm drawing a huge blank here.
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Hmmm, there are no spaces in your folder names? I actually hate eclipse so I just decompiled the apk and changed the source path in smali to mine...edited the smali with notepad and compiled with apk multitool.
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Tobb555 said:
If anyone would be willing to help out a noob I would would forever be in your debt. Ive made a few themes for ADW so I know my way around Eclispse a little but I downloaded them template from his site. When I import it into Eclipse I get the following errors.
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
The project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this project GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Java Problem
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required .class files GoogleMusicThemeActivity.java /GoogleMusicTheme/src/com/andrew/apollo/google/music/theme line 1 Java Problem
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
Unable to resolve target 'android-14' GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Android Target Problem
I remember having to change some settings in the ADW templates but I'm drawing a huge blank here.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that I have updated the SDK. I have all the Android versions installed from 1.5 -> 4.1 Eclipse is updated as well.
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The way I did it, from the very beginning, is:
- File -> Import -> General -> Existing Projects into workspace
- Browse for the folder, and check Copy projects into workspace
- In the package explorer, right click -> Android Tools -> Fix Project Properties
- Project -> Clean
Those steps always seemed to clear up strange little problems like that. Hope that helps!
I downloaded the template from http://goo.gl/EPRiL link taken from http://www.seeingpixels.org/ I extracted it and imported it into Eclipse. The folder has a space in it when I downloaded it. I just tried getting rid of the space and it just gave me a different error this time.
Tobb555 said:
I downloaded the template from http://goo.gl/EPRiL link taken from http://www.seeingpixels.org/ I extracted it and imported it into Eclipse. The folder has a space in it when I downloaded it. I just tried getting rid of the space and it just gave me a different error this time.
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Post the error please, so we can help.
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Sorry to bother you again, but is there any chance you could point me to where I can change the colors of the pop-up menus (like when you tap the three dots, or the little arrow) and the settings screen? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and even compared a bunch of the files from your themes, but I just can't figure it out.
Thanks for all your help!
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Sorry to bother you again, but is there any chance you could point me to where I can change the colors of the pop-up menus (like when you tap the three dots, or the little arrow) and the settings screen? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and even compared a bunch of the files from your themes, but I just can't figure it out.
Thanks for all your help!
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If you're doing the full app they are in styles.xml of the values folder but you will need to decompile it to see that. If you're doing the skin I don't think that's possible.
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Well, there's something I'm missing. It's correct on the Now Playing tabs, but not in the Library or Settings. This is good enough for now, though.
I really appreciate the help. I never would have come close without your words of wisdom! Thanks again!
mvgc3 said:
Well, there's something I'm missing. It's correct on the Now Playing tabs, but not in the Library or Settings. This is good enough for now, though.
I really appreciate the help. I never would have come close without your words of wisdom! Thanks again!
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No problem, glad I could help!
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This thread is for Themes and Mods for the new Micromax A56 NINJA 2
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Ain't she a beauty?
Specs:
Processor- Qualcomm 800 mhz
OS- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM: 256MB RAM
Screen Resolution- 360 x 480 pixels
I request all the devs & forum members to post all the Custom ROMs, tutorials, hacks & all the stuff related to Micromax A56 in this thread so that we all together can develop for this device. This is my first Droid, I love my phone
As I am new to Android (forget developing ) I may not be very helpful at building things from scratch, but I sure do tweaks and stuff. I tweaked some themeing and visual elements of the phone to better suit my style (the old look kills me, damn! So cheap for a cool phone like that!)
I am going to post few tweaked files I made up myself. Please try them on and tell me if they are good. Little appreciation is all I want from this thread Will upload files and screenshots real quick!
Tell me if I was good with this. This is my first post in XDA. I need lots n lots of your appreciation to go forward and make things! Thanks for reading folks! Hit thanks if you liked it.
Things to be done first!
1. Root Your Phone : You must gain root access as we need to modify or replace certain system only files. So make sure you root your phone. You will find rooting method for Micromax A56 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1829389 Trust me its a really safe thing. No harm done to your phone
For debugging and FAQs on rooting procedure, please refer : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791748 This is kinda the official thread for our device Thanks to Anshubham for his great efforts!
2. Install a Filemanager : The default filemanager app is useless as it can't manipulate files in system folders using root access. You nee a root-supported filemanager, I suggest using Root Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Mind you, its a paid app (but you do know how you can get it for free if you really want to ) You can also use Root Browser Lite https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree
3. Take Backups : This is really important. As we are going to mess with the system files, once you screw it, you should be able to restore things without much fuzz. In course, you may need to replace certain protected system files and apps. So, whatever app you are trying to mod, make sure you make backup copies of the '.apk' files on your SD card. (SD card isn't safe enough, unless you are in a hurry, copy the files to your PC too). You can use your newly installed filemanager for this purpose.
Now you are all set to start modding!
Instructions to install/replace modded System files and APKs
You should realize you are going to play with some of the important files (ROOT folders) which are critical to the phone's working. So try and keep by the steps which are described here. This is the safest way I've been doing this. So, you can be least worried
Suppose that we are going to modify the app example.apk inside /system/app folder of your phone. You can use these same steps to replace just about any system app. So I need not repeat them everytime since they are common
1. Download the modded version of the "example.apk" file from this thread.
2 Copy this modded apk into your SD card using USB, Bluetooth, etc.
3. Open the "root supported" file-manager app which you have already installed in your phone.
4. Navigate to your SD card folder containing the "example.apk" file. Click "copy".
5. Navigate to your root folder and hit paste. example.apk will be copied there.
6. Long press on the modded file, click "permissions" from the menu.
7. Apply permissions strictly as shown below :
8. Now long press the "example.apk", click "Move", navigate to /system/apps/
9. Click "Paste" and click to confirm replacing the existing file with the same name.
Note : It is important to copy the file to your root folder first and not directly to its destination. This is because, you can't set the required permissions to the file when it resides on the SD card, and if you try to replace them directly without the intermediate copying step, it may crash! So stick to the plan folks
Thats it! Now depending on the exact files you tried to replace, your phone may (or may not) go haywire for sometime with lots of Forced Closes. No need to panic Just reboot your phone and its good to go!
I shall post my modded files further down these threads. Don't forget to thank me if I helped
wallah.... :laugh:
is there any way to make the status bar transparent ?
Get Your Modded Files Here!
Listing all my mods in this post. Download the corresponding .apk file for the mod you wish for. Replace the original file with the same name in your phones root folder as guided in my previous post.
1. Black Statusbar mod - SystemUI - black statusbar plain.apk
2. ICS Style Contacts and Dialer mod - ICSContactsDialer.zip
Working on lots of mods, keep watching this thread!
Your "thanks" are much appreciated thank you all..!!
Things to be done first!
Reserved
thanks 2 imetal1 and others too...!!! Nice thread.
Volla...!!!
Thanks jyothisthaliath bro...!!!
I was Wanting This Type of Thread For The Micromax A56...
And You Made it...!!!
Well, this MIcromax A56 is Mine First Droid Also...
So, Bro kindly share your Tweaks, Themes, and Other stuff's also...I will really thankful to you...!!
N Ya, Grey Bar Sucks.....but How Did you made your Status Bar Black...I also wanna make it Black...
And Ya special credits to anshubham bro and others members also..for lifting up the Micromax A56 here in XDA..He has done really great Efforts...but i just read in some thread that he has Sold his Micromax A56 ...But I am sure he will still help us...
@jyothisthaliath bro continue your efforts...:laugh:
I won't say its impossible, just that I can't do it!
Sreekumarts said:
wallah.... :laugh:
is there any way to make the status bar transparent ?
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You see bro, its not that I've tried, but gingerbread has issues with transparency in statusbar. Last time I tried, I got lots of garbled icons and text on the statusbar. Its like the reminents of each 'frame' are not getting erased properly and remain on the screen making them appear as junk pixels.
So, you see why I don't try it anymore. If you need, I have attached here my experimental '.apk' file with transparency mod. You can try it yourself
Apart from transparency effects, you can always go for a pseudo transparency like what I did here in my first pic. For eg. A black statusbar on a black wallpaper looks as if it is transparent, whereas actually it is not You can always match it with your current wallpaper.
Black StatusBar Mod : My Sunday Gift!
Hey guys, how are you
It seems my humble little thread has seen much fuss within these two days I'm flattered. Infact I've decided not to keep you waiting any more So here it is!
Black Statusbar Tweak
I donno why they have this UGLY statusbar in the stock app. Everyone should get these cool looks!! The stock statusbar was killing me. It gave the phone its cheap look (although we agree its cheap, but hey, its a Superfone ) I was so so jealous about my friend's Galaxy Nexus. I badly wanted the ICS look on my phone.
First step : turn the statusbar to black! In that way it could easily blend with my black-themed Xperia style wallpaper. Voila! Instant transformation to a high-end phone
Clearly the black themes give the ultimate look to the phone's screen. Maybe since it's got a high contrast, but color reproduction is poor. Anyhow black is what appeals me
Checkout the screens here. Doesn't the statusbar make a good impression?
You can download it from the third post of this thread. I have kept it reserved for aggregating all my mods. Make sure you get these cool looks on your phone ASAP!!
Oh, and by the way, enjoy your sunday
Thanks jyothisthaliath bro...!!!
M waiting for other two also..
2. ICS style battery icon - << under construction>>
3. ICS style icons for Statusbar - <<under construction>>
Looks very nice, thanks!
It's AweSome...
Thanx Bro....
It's looking amazing now...atlast a kick to Gery Colored Status Bar...!! :laugh:
N this one really RockSss...
Now Waiting for your Other Tweaks n Modds bro....
1. ICS style battery icon - << under construction>>
2. ICS style icons for Statusbar - <<under construction>>
Would, also like to try tHEM and Others also..
Plz....provide them as soon as possible buddy...!!!
We are waiting...!!!
ThanK YoU..:good:
Black Status Bar with little modification
Hello Every 1 ..Thanx foh admin for creating this thread :good:
As earlier mentioned new black status bar That is really cool makes oua phone somewhat Less cheap
Anywayz this is new black status bar with icons modified just copy it to your system folder and BOOM u got a new customized status bar
ScreenShots
Screen Shots of above attached apk
hi
can som1 pls get me the tun.ko module for micromax a56.
its not available in their database
thanks
Nice Guys..
@cooldude007
It is Good n thanks...Keep it up Guys..!! :good:
Can we get a Customized Menu too...amm like we just pulled down the Notification bar then we can have Some Shortcuts like Settings Gps music etc in it...
ICS somewhat
Heya Evy 1...New status bar icons some what like ics:silly::silly:
And Black setting Backgrounds
Use it and replace it in system folder
Jai3 said:
@cooldude007
It is Good n thanks...Keep it up Guys..!! :good:
Can we get a Customized Menu too...amm like we just pulled down the Notification bar then we can have Some Shortcuts like Settings Gps music etc in it...
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Try Notification Toggle app
Check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037817
cooldude007 said:
Heya Evy 1...New status bar icons some what like ics:silly::silly:
And Black setting Backgrounds
Use it and replace it in system folder
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It would be nice if you could get screenshots for these too... good efforts bro
I'm in the process of rooting my phone (again after getting it serviced) so I will try these as soon as I sort out my mess.. Cheers to the thread!!
jyothisthaliath said:
1. Root Your Phone : You must gain root access as we need to modify or replace certain system only files. So make sure you root your phone. You will find rooting method for Micromax A56 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1829389 Trust me its a really safe thing. No harm done to your phone
For debugging and FAQs on rooting procedure, please refer : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791748 This is kinda the official thread for our device Thanks to Anshubham for his great efforts!
2. Install a Filemanager : The default filemanager app is useless as it can't manipulate files in system folders using root access. You nee a root-supported filemanager, I suggest using Root Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Mind you, its a paid app (but you do know how you can get it for free if you really want to ) You can also use Root Browser Lite https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree
3. Take Backups : This is really important. As we are going to mess with the system files, once you screw it, you should be able to restore things without much fuzz. In course, you may need to replace certain protected system files and apps. So, whatever app you are trying to mod, make sure you make backup copies of the '.apk' files on your SD card. (SD card isn't safe enough, unless you are in a hurry, copy the files to your PC too). You can use your newly installed filemanager for this purpose.
Now you are all set to start modding!
Instructions to install/replace modded System files and APKs
You should realize you are going to play with some of the important files (ROOT folders) which are critical to the phone's working. So try and keep by the steps which are described here. This is the safest way I've been doing this. So, you can be least worried
Suppose that we are going to modify the app example.apk inside /system/app folder of your phone. You can use these same steps to replace just about any system app. So I need not repeat them everytime since they are common
1. Download the modded version of the "example.apk" file from this thread.
2 Copy this modded apk into your SD card using USB, Bluetooth, etc.
3. Open the "root supported" file-manager app which you have already installed in your phone.
4. Navigate to your SD card folder containing the "example.apk" file. Click "copy".
5. Navigate to your root folder and hit paste. example.apk will be copied there.
6. Long press on the modded file, click "permissions" from the menu.
7. Apply permissions strictly as shown below :
8. Now long press the "example.apk", click "Move", navigate to /system/apps/
9. Click "Paste" and click to confirm replacing the existing file with the same name.
Note : It is important to copy the file to your root folder first and not directly to its destination. This is because, you can't set the required permissions to the file when it resides on the SD card, and if you try to replace them directly without the intermediate copying step, it may crash! So stick to the plan folks
Thats it! Now depending on the exact files you tried to replace, your phone may (or may not) go haywire for sometime with lots of Forced Closes. No need to panic Just reboot your phone and its good to go!
I shall post my modded files further down these threads. Don't forget to thank me if I helped
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HI bro thanks for the thread and effort can u please explain how can we get the root explorer for free?? or is the lite version helpful ?please mail me a personal message for the procedure if you cant post here itll be helpful thnx
also our internal memory is low due to which we cannot install many apps even if we install them in SD card...any way to improve internal memory like the RAM swapping technique??
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hi, if you like it you can remove your status bar totally by just 1 flip and the ,make it reappear again wen you wanna c it
install go ex launcher
go to settings
the gestures
you can choose a function to upward flip to hide\appear status bar then you are done floks!
:laugh: