Hi,
Since ICS is out I have been using mainly CM9. But at the moment I am trying catalyst miui from kong. And I find out that theming is not fully compatible in miui v4 yet.
So I was wondering if it is possible at the moment to change the icons from the status bar? And how?
Thanks!
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sur&74 said:
Hi,
Since ICS is out I have been using mainly CM9. But at the moment I am trying catalyst miui from kong. And I find out that theming is not fully compatible in miui v4 yet.
So I was wondering if it is possible at the moment to change the icons from the status bar? And how?
Thanks!
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One way to do it is to decompile MiuiSystemUI.apk (found in /system/app/)
First, get the two framework apk's from /system/framework/
You need framework-res.apk and framework-miui-res.apk
Then in apktool install resources from these apk's
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if framework-miui-res.apk
Then you can decompile MiuiSystemUI.apk
Those png's are in /res/drawable-hdpi/
fergie716 said:
One way to do it is to decompile MiuiSystemUI.apk (found in /system/app/)
First, get the two framework apk's from /system/framework/
You need framework-res.apk and framework-miui-res.apk
Then in apktool install resources from these apk's
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if framework-miui-res.apk
Then you can decompile MiuiSystemUI.apk
Those png's are in /res/drawable-hdpi/
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OK so extracting framework-res from an .mtz file with with archive manager, making the modification, compressing it back in .zip and then deleting the .zip is not the right way then?
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How do i edit this in the screenshot attached below..?
Decompile framework
Open /res/drawable-mdpi, find the image and edit it to your liking
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Decompile SystemUI.apk with apktool. Go to drawable folder. Find the png file (status_bar_close_on.9.png). Replace and then recompile.
Or.....
Use UotKitchen....
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decompile system UI
what does decompile mean and how can i do it
thanks in advanced and sorry if its a noob question
it means opening it up to view and edit the files inside, such as layouts and png images etc.
you can use apktool for things like this, some changes can be made with 7zip or notepad++ but i think you need apktool to recompile it, otherwise it will fail when installing.
You can use 7z to change what ever you want that is visible in the archive. but if it includes the values folder which is enbedded in resources.asrc then you will need to decompile > change > recompile
Is apktools for PC or mobile?
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sepehrthegreat-iran said:
Is apktools for PC or mobile?
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Its a pc based software, some versions will or will not decompile/recompile properly on Ics/JB so you need to download one which is complete, some use two versions but there is a version apktools ics which works ok on jellybean, however depending on what you decompile some errors may need manual fixing.
hi guys today i'm here to show you the easyest way to theme your apk without using a pc.
I'm doing this because i don't have my pc now and i'm a little bit bored xD
prerequisites:
-rooted device
-root explorer
-zipsigner (free on play store)
ok LET'S GO!!
1) go to the desired apk and rename it from "apkname.apk" to "apkname.apk.zip" using root explorer (apkname is the name of your application e.g. whatsapp.apk->whatsapp.apk.zip)
2) extract zip using root explorer and you will get a folder with the extracted files inside.
3) go to the extracted folder and change the pics you want
4) be sure to rename the pics with the original name (if i want to change an apk's image called app_logo.png i will have to pick an image and copy it to the extracted folder in res/drawable folder,once here i have to paste the image and rename it into app_logo.png)
5) once you finished replacing the images go back until you see a folder called meta-inf,res,lib,assets etc etc... and press menu button,select all the items and zip all the files,rename the zip into apkname.apk
6) navigate to sdcard/speedsoftware/zip and you will see your zipped file,now rename it from apkname.apk.zip to apkname.apk
7)try to install your modded apk, if it doesn't install open zipsigner and as input file select your modded apk,as output file re-select your modded apk (rename it into signedapkname.apk if you want) then tap on the box to the bottom called "sign the file"
8) once signed install your modded apk using any file manager
ENJOY!
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hope in theme section there will be a lot of modded apks with new ui
i sucess . but i try to edit resource.arc and zip and rename to apk and then im install but pharsing eror in apk
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bayu_104 said:
i sucess . but i try to edit resource.arc and zip and rename to apk and then im install but pharsing eror in apk
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You mean "resources.arsc" ...
This file contains pre-compiled resources, such as binary XML(values, layouts and dimens... etc) for example,
and to edit this file you must decompile the apk using apktool.jar via PC only (can't be dicompiled/compiled via phone environment)
Regards
R: [TUT]mod apk without pc
this tut is only for theming not development or heavy modding (xml files)
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Can I somehow change the color of the themes in xperia u by changing the RGB value somehow.... If its possible then it would be of a gr8 help
Thnks a ton bro
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R: [TUT]mod apk without pc
if the theme is an application just find it and change what you want
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$$sweet devil$$ said:
Can I somehow change the color of the themes in xperia u by changing the RGB value somehow.... If its possible then it would be of a gr8 help
Thnks a ton bro
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MAD_psycho_Zz said:
if the theme is an application just find it and change what you want
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nope, that way you can only replace png's, to edit rgb values (stored in colors.xml) you still have to decompile it with apktool...
yackovsky said:
nope, that way you can only replace png's, to edit rgb values (stored in colors.xml) you still have to decompile it with apktool...
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Can u please post the link to the procedure via apktool as m new to this and I seriously want some authentic colors on my Xperia U
Thnxx a ton
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$$sweet devil$$ said:
Can u please post the link to the procedure via apktool as m new to this and I seriously want some authentic colors on my Xperia U
Thnxx a ton
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google mate, all i can say
R: [TUT]mod apk without pc
download multiapktool
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ok thanks man
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MAD_psycho_Zz said:
hi guys today i'm here to show you the easyest way to theme your apk without using a pc.
I'm doing this because i don't have my pc now and i'm a little bit bored xD
prerequisites:
-rooted device
-root explorer
-zipsigner (free on play store)
ok LET'S GO!!
1) go to the desired apk and rename it from "apkname.apk" to "apkname.apk.zip" using root explorer (apkname is the name of your application e.g. whatsapp.apk->whatsapp.apk.zip)
2) extract zip using root explorer and you will get a folder with the extracted files inside.
3) go to the extracted folder and change the pics you want
4) be sure to rename the pics with the original name (if i want to change an apk's image called app_logo.png i will have to pick an image and copy it to the extracted folder in res/drawable folder,once here i have to paste the image and rename it into app_logo.png)
5) once you finished replacing the images go back until you see a folder called meta-inf,res,lib,assets etc etc... and press menu button,select all the items and zip all the files,rename the zip into apkname.apk
6) navigate to sdcard/speedsoftware/zip and you will see your zipped file,now rename it from apkname.apk.zip to apkname.apk
7)try to install your modded apk, if it doesn't install open zipsigner and as input file select your modded apk,as output file re-select your modded apk (rename it into signedapkname.apk if you want) then tap on the box to the bottom called "sign the file"
8) once signed install your modded apk using any file manager
ENJOY!
press thanks if i helped you
hope in theme section there will be a lot of modded apks with new ui
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can i change the application name and the some of the apps text with the help of this application???
Thats use less u must decompile to Edit xml (name)
But what about the text which is in the app and i want to edit
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sir i tried but not installing modded apk sir i tried with zipsigner but also not installing help me please
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I had modded my apk but when i try to install it cant be installed "Application Not Installed"
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Veey good method!!!;
thnx a lot mahn.....good method but..........after signing and when I try to install it still shows app not installed
Plz help me out.........
O cool
Can I do this to change the name so I have both the older version and the newer at the same time?
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Can anyone please explain or suggest me a tutorial to learn how to make changes in systemui.apk of xperia SP?
So far I have learnt to use APKtool. But when I try to decompile systemui.apk with framework-res.apk, I get the following error :
"Can't find framework resource for package of id: 2. You must install proper framework files, see project website for more info."
These are the commands I used:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d systemui.apk
I also tried Autoapktool with same result.
U should also install semcgenericuxpres. Apk through Apk tool by using following cmd
Apktool if semcgenericuxpres. Apk
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