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Gingerbread based theme for Ascend and MDPI & HDPI devices Update [1/10]

Update 1/10 Minor update to some, maybe major to others, I've made some changes to the status bar pull down for Ascend users, I've changed the main text to be black, I'm still not completely happy with it, so i'll keep tweaking... Also, I've added support for HDPI devices in the Gingerbread3.5.zip, in general the theme should work on a wider variety of devices.
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Update 1/9 The theme is pretty much complete
In order for Ascend users to get the white clock you need to download buildprop and replace the one under your system folder with it. You'll have to be rooted and use a file manager or you could use adb shell or a terminal to replace your build.prop
Another change to the build.prop for the popups!!!
Special thanks to yuyuye for the information.
I've attached some screenshots of the theme in action. There are many more changes not visible in the screenshots, the majority of the framework-res have been updated to match the new theme.
UPDATE 12/16
I've attached the metamorph theme in case anyone wants to try it, i would say it's beta quality as it's not finished, but it's usable. Just load the v0.1.zip file on to your sdcard, download metamorph and install away. If you have any basic questions, feel free to ask but I won't be providing an major support yet because it's not finished. I would say it's 75% complete at the most. And as always, you shouldn't have any problems but USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
UPDATE 12/22
New version v0.3 with a change to the submenu, I changed the submenu to white so the text is legible until i can get the Ascend deodexed and properly change the color of the text...
The download labeled GingerbreadAscend3.zip is may specifically for the Ascend I don't recommend anyone apply it on any other phones
The download labeled Gingerbread3.zip is for any and all MDPI phones
Have fun!!!
screens
http://min.us/mvk9WPS
Insrtuctions for installation:This is a Metamorph theme, so download and install Metamorph. Put the theme on your sdcard. Make sure your phone is rooted, you have busbox downloaded and installed and that usb debugging is turned on
For Ascend users, download your appropriate build.prop file and use a program like root explorer or subfs to copy and paste it into the /system/ directory, if you don't want to purchase one of those programs, download this program from the market "Mount /system (rw / ro)" open it and mount the system as r/w then use adb shell or a terminal emulator to copy the file over
Code:
su
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/build.prop
and the launcher i'm using in the screenshots is linked to here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10063058&postcount=69
and instructions for installing it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10069927&postcount=75
also make sure to grab the gingerbread keyboard http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875202
Extra Launcherpro Icons by Fodoom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10464161&postcount=151
Widgets that I use and think are cool:
battstatt
Digital Clock
OneSeven
Tajm
Beautiful Weather
Power Widget
Ascend users checkout http://www.myascend.org for Ascend specific info and tutorials
Make sure to post screenshots if you load the theme!!!
METROPCS ASCEND USERS
Use this build.prop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10563819&postcount=239
Thanks BobZhome
UPDATE 1/21
If you are tired of the plain black gingerbread status bar make sure to give this status bar a try, styled by none other than Fodoom himself...
screenshot here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10797442&postcount=348
metamorph here http://www.filedropper.com/gingerbread35fodoom
UPDATE 2/3
I am no longer supporting this theme, I'm moving on to bigger and better. Happy themeing!!!!

Made a little progress using apk manager to decompile some of the xmls, got the date to show up white but still not the time and popup option menus(not sure what to call them). If anyone has any expertise, I could use the help....

Keep up the good work, I am looking fws to checking it out!

If you send me your framework-res.apk I can fix the code for the pop-up menu text.

Benny879 said:
If you send me your framework-res.apk I can fix the code for the pop-up menu text.
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I'd really appreciate it... I've attached it in Metamorph form, if you don't mind, what xml is responsible for those properties?

joenathane said:
I'd really appreciate it... I've attached it in Metamorph form, if you don't mind, what xml is responsible for those properties?
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For some reason ApkManager isnt allowing me to re-compile this framework. You can find the code changes you need here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864112&page=8
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Benny879 said:
For some reason ApkManager isnt allowing me to re-compile this framework. You can find the code changes you need here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864112&page=8
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Thanks, but problem is I don't have a "values" folder in my framework, much less an xml called "style" in any of the folders...
wait..
I'm an idiot... found it

It wasn't re-compiling the whole framework for me either, i had to to trick it to get it to re-compile the styles.xml by putting it in a different folder and renaming it... Flashed it to my phone.... and... no difference, pulled the framework back down and made sure the changes where present and they are... the Ascend doesn't seem to use those files at all... I'm pretty sure too because i accidentally deleted all the files in the values folder except the styles.xml and the phone works fine...
Thanks for your ideas Benny879, if you have any insight as to whats going on, I'd appreciate any help you could give, in the mean time i'm going to be pouring through these xml files, looking for any clues...

For anyone following the progress on this, the problem seems to be that this phone uses odex files instead of the more easily assessable jar or apks, so I'm looking into deodexing the necessary files... If anyone could offer assistance, I would appreciate it...

How would this theme be applied once its working?
Sent from my M860 using XDA App

xlarkascendingx said:
How would this theme be applied once its working?
Sent from my M860 using XDA App
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Metamorph my good man, metamorph!

Will metamorph work with launcher pro?
Sent from my M860 using XDA App

xlarkascendingx said:
Will metamorph work with launcher pro?
Sent from my M860 using XDA App
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The gingerbread metamorph theme I'm working on will change your lock screen sliders, your notification bar and slide down, your dialog confirmation buttons, market place tab button and a bunch of other misc graphics, your signal bars, battery, bluetooth, etc... The theme i'm working on doesn't touch the launcher. i personally use launcher pro, so this theme doesn't conflict with it, but if you want your launcher specifically to look like gingerbread's, you can find themes already made for launcher pro..

joenathane said:
For anyone following the progress on this, the problem seems to be that this phone uses odex files instead of the more easily assessable jar or apks, so I'm looking into deodexing the necessary files... If anyone could offer assistance, I would appreciate it...
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Definately deodex your ROM first. It will make your life easier.
Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk

Benny879 said:
Definately deodex your ROM first. It will make your life easier.
Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk
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Thanks for your feedback, sent you a PM...

Does this Rom include a custom kernel to up the Mhz past 600?

fame13 said:
Does this Rom include a custom kernel to up the Mhz past 600?
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This is not a rom just a metamorph theme... One day we shall overclock, and that day we be a turning point for mankind, nothing will ever be the same after that day.

And how the hell do we deodex?
Sent from my M860 using XDA App

o duh lol mybad man but i will b usong the theme when complete!
Sent from my HUASCEND using Tapatalk

Ok noon question lol. What is a Gingerbread theme?
Sent from my Chill Huawei Ascend using XDA App

[Q APP] "HTC" on top left corner..possible?

Hi all!
there is an app out there to add "HTC" on the taskbar at the top right corner as in htc hub notification?
thx!

no one reply?
seems cool eh lol

As I remember - it was possible to add logo into notification bar in ViperDHD rom, but it was at the left corner.

irshansk said:
As I remember - it was possible to add logo into notification bar in ViperDHD rom, but it was at the left corner.
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is there viperDHD seting.apk?
if i can install it on my own rom i think i can set htc appear on top left corner..

guinzo said:
is there viperDHD seting.apk?
if i can install it on my own rom i think i can set htc appear on top left corner..
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No, because there is no htc logo, it can be added by Venom Tweaks, which are not compatible with other roms.

Why do you want HTC in the left corner?
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4

Make a app with the status bar service and change its service icon to a HTC logo.png
I can release one by this week as a flashable zip but apps go over the icon unlike viperdhd
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using Tapatalk 4

irshansk said:
No, because there is no htc logo, it can be added by Venom Tweaks, which are not compatible with other roms.
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venom tweak for which sense?
no apk available?let me try if anyone can upload it for me
@Muikkuman,
the logo simply sleak and cool, no wonder T/S want it too lol
@XDA_h3n,
Thats great one sir
may i suggest app wake lock?
To make sure the CPU is still running in the background doing your tasks when you press the standby button(screen off).
your donwload via browser will not killed when screen goes off:victory:
it's free >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl&hl=en

guinzo said:
venom tweak for which sense?
no apk available?let me try if anyone can upload it for me
@Muikkuman,
the logo simply sleak and cool, no wonder T/S want it too lol
@XDA_h3n,
Thats great one sir
may i suggest app wake lock?
To make sure the CPU is still running in the background doing your tasks when you press the standby button(screen off).
your donwload via browser will not killed when screen goes off:victory:
it's free >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl&hl=en
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You can extract apk from ViperDHD rom, but Venom Tweaks not working with any other rom because of deep code changes.
It is sense 4.1 full.

irshansk said:
You can extract apk from ViperDHD rom, but Venom Tweaks not working with any other rom because of deep code changes.
It is sense 4.1 full.
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hehe, to be honest im from htc thunderbolt ROM, mostly app work on DHD work on our Thunderbolt also :laugh:
so please if anyone have it kindly post it here or on db

guinzo said:
hehe, to be honest im from htc thunderbolt ROM, mostly app work on DHD work on our Thunderbolt also :laugh:
so please if anyone have it kindly post it here or on db
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Who cares about thunderbolt?
I'm saying that tweaks are rom dependable and just not working with any other rom.

irshansk said:
Who cares about thunderbolt?
I'm saying that tweaks are rom dependable and just not working with any other rom.
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are you sure? tweak wont work on similar sense based? u already try it by yourself?
here guys im only request if anyone can please upload venom tweaks like irshansk said.

guinzo said:
are you sure? tweak wont work on similar sense based? u already try it by yourself?
here guys im only request if anyone can please upload venom tweaks like irshansk said.
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Use search on XDA, there is already was someone who tried.
Here:
venom tweaks.apk is only the top of an ice berg- you may say,
there, come so many other things in the rom- belonging to tweaks,
to which a user do not have and do not need access- because of the apk...
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Here you go
This has been tested on sense 4 roms like SVHD and ViperDHD, however this is a vrtheme script so it should work on any sense rom, if it doesn't then try it on a sense 4 rom.
Flash in recovery and done.
Link (Left hand side logo):Dropbox
Apps go over this! So I recommend using this other one which makes the logo in the middle of the statusbar since no apps go to the middle of the status bar
Preview of left hand side
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Link (On the middle logo):Dropbox
Preview of it being in the middle
Disclaimer: I did not make the "HTC" logo nor the status bar theme, all credits go to their rightful owners.
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How it works if you want to edit the background
Basically this mods the framework files (system-ui.apk) inside the system-ui.apk theres a file known as "statusbar_background9.png" with this file you can edit in photoshop or any editing software and put what you want like htc logo. Meaning you can just pull the system-ui.apk from your phone, extract it, edit statusbar background, repack, push the apk back; however this method using vrtheme is easier due to it doing all these steps but you just put the image in the vrtheme folders.

irshansk said:
Use search on XDA, there is already was someone who tried.
Here:
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there you are, good job, i wont blame anyone if i screw my own fone haha :good:
@XDA_h3n,
oO..unfortunately im rite now using GB based ROM, i hope i can flash on middle one, coz i have to fill empty area on my midle status bar
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just open the spoiler and got it sir, cool info everyone can do by their own:highfive:
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ahahaha, pretty awesome sir, but when i turn on mobile network, it's awfully stacked lol.
http://s16.postimg.org/4o0ntx8ut/screenshot_1379734537863.png
http://s16.postimg.org/lai8301sl/screenshot_1379734569391.png
"quote
Make a app with the status bar service and change its service icon to a HTC logo.png
I can release one by this week as a flashable zip but apps go over the icon unlike viperdhd
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using Tapatalk 4
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i think if you can mods this app to show htc icon, it would act like normal notification(replace original)
https://db.tt/5mQoNhQn >> wake lock
noob me edit inside "note.png" and add my own htc logo, but app wont installed lol
i think it need compile decompile expert
-case closed-,
i hide signal bar, and nothing will stack on my new htc logo hahaha:fingers-crossed:,
thanks all:good:

guinzo said:
there you are, good job, i wont blame anyone if i screw my own fone haha :good:
noob me edit inside "note.png" and add my own htc logo, but app wont installed lol
i think it need compile decompile expert
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I will see what I can do to this app. I use virtuous ten studio on windows since it's quite easy to decompile and compile apps it should work like a treat. If I can edit the note.png then I'll post it on here. Since it's easier to use and apps don't go over it
Umph. Application not installed. Pushing it didn't work either. However the size of the image is quite small on the app (36x36) so it's better to use my method anyway.

XDA_h3n said:
I will see what I can do to this app. I use virtuous ten studio on windows since it's quite easy to decompile and compile apps it should work like a treat. If I can edit the note.png then I'll post it on here. Since it's easier to use and apps don't go over it
Umph. Application not installed. Pushing it didn't work either. However the size of the image is quite small on the app (36x36) so it's better to use my method anyway.
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hmm..yea agree with you, htc logo so neat on the midle than on left side anyway.
thanks lol:good:

[MOD]Blue ICS/JB theme for orange GB parts[ALL ROMs][27/08/12-final]

PLEASE READ THE WHOLE OP! ​
Hey guys, I really like the holo theme of ICS/JB, but really hate that Google has not yet themed the orange GB parts of the framework... it's certainly an eyesore, even with some apps that use holo theme, there's some orange GB parts remaining.
This theme, changes the colour of remaining GB parts to blue holo style. I've tried to achieve the holo style as far as I could. :fingers-crossed:
Here are some screen shots:
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Flashing:
1. Boot into recovery
2. Flash.
NOTE: It will automatically wipe your cache and dalvik cache.
3. ????
4. Profit!
WORKS ON ALL ICS AND JB ROMS!
Currently I'm using it on CM10, and I've tried it on AdamG's Jellybelly (before it was discontinued *sniff*), stock JB odexed ROM, stock JB deodexed ROM, and CM9. It worked perfectly on all of them but as a user have reported, it does *NOT* work on Brainmaster's stock JB ROM because he use XHDPI png's.
TO DO:
1. Fix GB style progress bar - DONE.
2. Adjust some colours. - DONE.
3. Better looking menus. - DONE.
Change log:
27/08/12-
1. Better buttons
2. Exact holo style check boxes and radio buttons.
3. Improved time pickers and number pickers.
18/08/12-
1. Better buttons.
2. Better pop-ups.
3. Small bug of text fields fixed.
4. Black menu updated, thanks to demo23019
05/08/12-
1. Improved text fields.
2. Improved pop ups a bit.
3. Improved buttons.
4. Added Black menu version - credits to demo23019 - screen shots HERE
04/08/12-
1. Adjusted colors of buttons.
2. Dark holo style menus.
3. Dark holo style pop ups.
4. Dark holo style title bar.
5. Dark holo style tabs.
6. Holo style text inputs.
7. List and grid selectors updated to match holo blue hex code.
8. Added some missing PNG's, like some indicators, etc.
9. Version with black background for holo style pop ups added, credits to demo23019 - screen shot HERE
10. Maybe more...
24/0712-
1. GB style progress bar fixed.
2. Version with blue colored MMS app icon added- Thanks to rener78 for the link
Thanks and credits:
Original credit to demo23019, and HUGE thanks to him for letting me use his theme as base, his thread HERE
Credits to VillianROM for the script.
Credits to Barinmaster for his universal patch.
Maybe more, sorry to all if I forgot.

works great thanks for making for JB
yea not sure why they still use orange looks mismatched with ICS and JB

Barinmaster? Lol
Brainmaster!
Anyway thanks for the mod!!
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

You could add this to aswell if you want to change the mms icon to blue
http://androidtweak.in/tweaks/blue-smsmmsmessaging-app-icon-for-any-ics-rom/
I've been using it and never had any problem what so ever. Does only change the color of the mms icon that's it.
Have nothing to do with this mod only sharing what I have found.

nice you themed the progress bar
m1l4droid said:
Yeah it was in the demo's thread so I figured I may give him credit here as well lol.
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its brainmaster

Nice! Something really wanted to see in AOKP and now I can have it!
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

Very nice....been waiting on this...

I would of said don't thank me but honestly my name looks cool up there haha, but seriously don't thank me you are more than welcome it's me thanks, just thought i'd share.

Thanks for sharing em. bt its always stuck at bootscreen.
I have tried this 2-3 times after flashing entire ROM.
Any suggestions or Mod will be great.
am using JBO03E on my i9020T Brainmaster's Stock JB 4.1.1.

m1l4droid said:
Well it's weird... I've tried it on many ROMs, CM9, AOKP, Pure stock odexed ROM, AdamG's JellyBelly... But the thing is, I've not created the script... I've just made some of the PNG's... Could you send me the framework-res.apk of that ROM?
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Many thanks for this. Here is my framework apk.
mediafire.com/?5y12jv2rj0f870x

m1l4droid said:
Okay, I will look into the framework, but I'd doubt I can help... Just let me ask, did you boot the ROM before flashing the mod?
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yes, couple of times. once after the first boot than later for making nandroid backup.

m1l4droid said:
Okay, I looked into the framework... it seems like he is using xhdpi png files for his ROM. I'm afraid you can't use this mod, afaik. I will make a xhdpi version soon, no ETA's but since I don't have any xhdpi devices, it may take a while.
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alright that wz the cause. Atleast now i knw.
will wait or may be try myself as "Time is too slow for those who wait"...

Any Plans to add black background version?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

ioplkj13 said:
Any Plans to add black background version?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app
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Try this ... I picked it up a while back. Its made by BrainMaster so yeah, credit to him.

m1l4droid said:
Maybe, not until I fix the compiling errors. I've recreated almost all the PNG's, now match ICS style better but can't do anything until I can compile.
9.png files suck BTW.
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here is HDPI folder all .9 files are drawn out use as reference shouldn't have any issues compiling
just heads up you have SDK these are located in SDK/platform/android-15/data/res with the res of the framework
also if you use apktools when you decompile the apk it will automatically put the lines in for you
also if you decompile any apk with apktools it will add the lines to .9 files automatically
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Try this ... I picked it up a while back. Its made by BrainMaster so yeah, credit to him.
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made by me

hello i flash this mod but only different i see is on the blue icon message ..what else is changed ?
also i see vrtheme-backup folder on sdcard ..i can delete this folder ?
thanks

m1l4droid said:
Yeah but can you just use the PNG's with the lines around them? I think the should be compiled first, no?
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you said you had problem with .9 files i was assuming you dint know how to do the lines..if dont wrong you might have issues that why i posted them..to give you a refrence
After i do the lines i used xUltimate-d9pc from command prompt in windows
then you are all set
if you want i can do. If you have the the lines it will take just a sec for xUltimate to fix

m1l4droid said:
I used apktool. decompiled the framework, edited png's with Photoshop, and when tried to compile, got ****load of errors. Those errors happen when you remove a PNG and don't remove the line for in public.xml, which is weird because I didn't remove anything. Just edited them.
Thanks for your help, I will send you the png's, I think I'll redo them, was not exactly satisfied with the ones I recreated, and will try to make it more ICS/JB style, not just recolored GB. Also I think I messed up some of those lines in .9.png files... But I am not home tomorrow and probably the day after tomorrow. But I'll jump on it as soon as I can and will send you the PNG's, if I couldn't get apktool to work.
Thanks again man.:good:
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apktools can have issues when recompiling ICS framework probably same with JB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601511
I just pull res folder and edit images colors
Use draw9patch to do lines
then xUltimate then replace images manually drag/drop back into zip works just as good
here is a tutorial
http://modmymobile.com/forums/404-m...ide-editing-compiling-draw9-9-png-images.html

@op
Is there any ETAs for updated Version+black background?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

ioplkj13 said:
@op
Is there any ETAs for updated Version+black background?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app
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Here http://db.tt/4OCBv0mP i already have this longtime ago. It includes all pngs of the original zip but minus the progress_horizontal.xml.
Sent from my Nexus S™

[Theme/Guides/Mods] Various threads and posts- NO LONGER MAINTAINED.

I'm going to use this thread from now on to post any work, and link out to existing work so i don't take over the forum with new threads.
Index:
Post 2 -Themes/skins
Post 3 -Mods
Post 4 -Guides
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Rules:
A couple of simple rules to help me help you.
Use the search button/Google before posting, you'll probably get a quicker, more deatailed answer.
Please post in here and not in the existing threads I link to, leave them as a reference.
If you post bug reports, tell me how to duplicate the issue, and if possible post a screenshot.
When asking a question or for advice, it helps if you tell me exactly what you want to achieve, (where you are and where you want to go). Please post plenty of relevant information.
"I'm on Xperiment ROM 2.3, FW 4.1.2 and i would like to change my status bar to an image"
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Thank you.

Themes and skins
Xtheme
• Simplicity:
Original post
• Simple theme add on's:
Original post
Xperia's
• Transparent semc overlay:
Original post
• Honami clock and on/off tools:
Original post
For Deodexed system's
• PhoneBook and SemcPhone dialer:
Original post
• SystemUI toggles:
Original post
• Codec Style LatinImeGoogle:
Original post
Xposed
• Battery themes:
Original post
•DTN (Data Traffic Notification) disabler:
Original post

Mods
•[Reg Edit] Right click ApkTool:
Original post

Guides
General
•Using XMLGenerator.jar + .bat script:
Original post
Basic theming:
•Includes how to use apkmanager, and .9.png guide:
Original post
THIS WAS CREATED FOR TOUCHWIZ DEVICES ON GB, BUT A LOT OF IT IS STILL RELEVANT.
PLEASE POST IN THIS THREAD!!.
Xposed
•Porting CM10/.1 themes to XTheme:
Original post
•Create your own Xposed battery theme Modules:
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•Create your own Xposed battery theme Modules using UOT:
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For Deodexed system's
•How to remove remove Xperia small apps and manger:
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•How to change system background using UFT:
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•How to invoke a status bar background image:
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•How to add/edit extra Sony themes:
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Xposed
Xposed Modules:
•Battery Replacement.
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•DTN (Data Traffic Notification) disabler:
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XThemeEngine:
Redirection xml's
•semc images in framework-res.apk.
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•semc images in SemcGenericUxpRes.apk.
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Here is a quick and simple way to change the system background for Sony based ROM's.
What you need:
5 minutes
A rooted device
7zip >>LINK<<
UFT.zip >>LINK<< THIS CONTAINS PRE-BUILT DIRECTORIES!
Backgrounds of your choice- 720x1280 maximum dimensions. Named "semc_bg_bright_tile"(light), and/or "semc_bg_tile"(dark).
Instructions:
Download and install 7zip
Download UFT.zip
Right click "UFT.zip" and select "7zip>Open archive"
In the new window navigate to "MORPH\system\framework\SemcGenericUxpRes.apk\res\drawable-xhdpi\". You will see an image named "REPLACE_THIS_IMAGE_720X1280_MAXIMUM.png", delete it!
Place your new background files in here by dragging and dropping. They must be called "semc_bg_bright_tile" and/or "semc_bg_tile".
Close the window and place on you sdcard for flashing
Note: Make sure signature verification is turned off!!
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hey thanks it worked ! but i was also wanted to change the background for the phonedialer.apk, messaging app and the contacts.apk please help !
thanks

PAVNEET101 said:
hey thanks it worked ! but i was also wanted to change the background for the phonedialer.apk, messaging app and the contacts.apk please help !
thanks
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:+1: when i transparency background in framework-res. Contacts, mess and phonedialer show black background. In Settings, it work

ReadReadz said:
:+1: when i transparency background in framework-res. Contacts, mess and phonedialer show black background. In Settings, it work
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Is your default background black?

dully79 said:
Is your default background black?
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Hey bro. I don't know where should I ask, How to change the background in settings to have the full black, not to change according to theme, to have just full black background?

djedjy said:
Hey bro. I don't know where should I ask, How to change the background in settings to have the full black, not to change according to theme, to have just full black background?
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It depends what firmware your running.

dully79 said:
It depends what firmware your running.
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I am using ICS 4.0.4 firmware with NXT moded FW.
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djedjy said:
I am using ICS 4.0.4 firmware with NXT moded FW.
Sent from my ST21i using xda premium
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Sony, CM?

dully79 said:
Sony, CM?
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Stock sony.
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djedjy said:
Stock sony.
Sent from my ST21i using xda premium
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Read the OP

dully79 said:
Read the OP
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But where I can find the two files, to be completely black like XZ.
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dully79 said:
Instructions:
Download and install 7zip
Download UFT.zip
Right click "UFT.zip" and select "7zip>Open archive"
In the new window navigate to "MORPH\system\framework\SemcGenericUxpRes.apk\res\drawable-xhdpi\". You will see an image named "REPLACE_THIS_IMAGE_720X1280_MAXIMUM.png", delete it!
Place your new background files in here by dragging and dropping. They must be called "semc_bg_bright_tile" and/or "semc_bg_tile".
Close the window and place on you sdcard for flashing
Note: Make sure signature verification is turned off!!
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But where I can find the two files, to be completely black like XZ.
Sent from my ST21i using xda premium
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Read the OP!

dully79 said:
Read the OP!
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I readed, but where can I find the two pngs that will make mz settings background completely black? Does it need to be 320x480 for MDPI?
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djedjy said:
I readed, but where can I find the two pngs that will make mz settings background completely black? Does it need to be 320x480 for MDPI?
Sent from my ST21i using xda premium
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Obviously not as it tells you the location and names of the png's.
Of course im assuming your xperia tipo firmware is the same as the xperia T, if not then why are you posting here and not in your parent forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1982
You dont change 2 png's to change settings background, you change 1, the dark png as named in the OP.
And no you dont necessarily have to use whatever your screen resolution is, but it wont hurt. A lot of firmware that isnt riddled with Sony's messy overlay use "background_holo_dark" and "background_holo_light" at 512x512 pixels found in framework-res\res\drawable-nodpi to display the background

How to invoke a status bar background image.
The following was tried and tested on the SystemUI.apk from xperiment 2.3 JB but should work on others.
You do the following at your own risk.
What you need:
A basic understanding of apkmanager/apkmultitool.
Tools used:
apkmanager v5.0.2 for de/compilng.
UFT (universal flash tool) for pushing.
Image editor.
Draw9patch (sdk tools).
Step 1
decompile SystemUI.apk and open up "res/values/drawable.xml"
Step 2
Search for the line of code reads:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">[COLOR=Red]#ff000000[/COLOR]</item>
Then carry on with Step 3.
If it reads:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">[COLOR=Red]@drawable/***[/COLOR]</item>
move on to step 4
Step 3
We need to change:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">[COLOR=Red]#ff000000[/COLOR]</item>
To
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">[COLOR=Red]@drawable/NAME_OF_.9.PNG_IN DRAWABLE_FOLDER[/COLOR]</item>
I used this:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">[COLOR=Red]@drawable/status_bar_bg[/COLOR]</item>
This will tell the system to display "status_bar_bg
Step 4
We need to add an image with the name of the drawable.
e.g.
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">@drawable/status_bar_bg</item>
I would add a .9.png to res/drawable-xhdpi named status_bar_bg.9.png
The images MUST be a .9.png. I tried running standard png's and SystemUI stopped running.
Step 5
Delete "res/values/public.xml" and recompile.
When asked "is this a system apk?" choose yes.
When asked if you would like to "copy over" choose yes.
In the keep folder delete "resources.arsc" and continue.
If it compiled without errors you should have an apk named something like unsignedSystemUI.apk. rename it to SystemUI.apk and push it to your phone.
End result:
{
"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"
}
If you are unsure how to do any of the steps then use this tool:
http://tinyurl.com/cqvga
All the information is already available.

[MOD][TX][JB]"1% Battery Icons", permanent "MENU" "POWER", Small Nav and Status Bar"

[MOD][TX][JB]"1% Battery Icons", permanent "MENU" "POWER", Small Nav and Status Bar"
Update(26-Sep-2013): mods in this thread not anymore supported
for no-Overlap Center-Clock - go here
Only if you are annoyed with the "stock" look, like me.
And because of that, I did some simple mods which were available around and only made it compatible with our lovely Xperia TX.
So all the credits to the initial creator of the mods.
Warning: You need a de-odexed ROM for the mods to completely work.
Try either one of these 2 stock de-odexed ROMs for TX.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216255 by reggae76
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2215746 by asterix005
**************
BATTERY ICONS
Stock Battery Icon without the Percent Text
{
"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"
}
Battery_stock_but_without_the percent_text.
Someone requested for Xperia V FW_9.1.A.1.140 (for this no percent battery text), go here at 13th post.
For battery percent text only (no battery icon at all). Just remove the stat_sys_battery.xml from your SystemUI.apk. Just use 7zip or WinRar and delete that file in "/res/drawable" folder.
Now, for a much nicer-looking animation - 1% step Battery Icons
Battery_White_Circle_with_percent_inside - Download
Battery_Sense_White_with_percent_inside - Download
Battery_Sense_White_block - Download
Battery_One-X_Sense - Download.
Battery_One-X_Sense_inverted_number_color - Download
This one in particular was done using TickeMyAndroid.
Battery_Sense_Icons - Download.
But for those who wants center-clock as well together with no-percent-battery-text, dkownacki has you covered here.
Note***
If you are on ANY of the 1%-step battery icon mod, and you feel bored on your current battery icon and would like to change the ICONS ONLY while retaining your other mod, here are the flashable icon images.
Shared Folder for changing_battery_icons_for_1%_step_mod
SMALL NAVIGATION BAR HEIGHT
Small Navigation Bar height. - for TX JB_411
36x24 - Download
38x28 - Download
32x24 - Download
Don't forget to download and flash also this patch for onscreen "back" button, otherwise you'll be left with stock icons with bigger "back" icon.
SMALL STATUS BAR HEIGHT
default status_bar(25dip) when compared to small status_bar height(20dip)
20dip status_bar with 32x24 navigation bar - Download
Again, for this mod, don't forget to flash the same patch above, otherwise you'll be left with stock icons with bigger "back" icon.
ADDING MENU, SEARCH, or POWER to NAVIGATION BAR
Navigation bar with "MENU" button - for TX JB_411
back-home-recent-Menu - Download
Navigation bar with "MENU" and "SEARCH" button - for TX JB_411
search-back-HOME-recent-menu - Download
I know Search is redundant since we already have the "Google Now" but some apps can be assigned by "long press" search.
Lastly, if anybody wants my personal setup, here it is.
Rycon33's setup - Download
Patch to add volume-wake to my personal setup above - Download.
battery icon - Sense with 1% increment/decrement on charging/discharging
navigation height - 38x28(portrait by andscape)
navigation buttons - power-back-HOME-recent-menu (for power soft-button, short-press is screen-off, long-press is power menu)
navigation icons - Nexus HD
power menu - added "reboot" option
Again, like in my personal setup, if you are on ANY of the 1%-step battery icon mod, and you feel bored on your current battery icon and would like to change the ICONS ONLY while retaining your other mod, here are the flashable icon images.
Shared Folder for changing_battery_icons_for_1%_step_mod
And to revert to "STOCK" look in case you didn't want any of the mods anymore.
Stock UI - Download
***Credits***
APK Multi-Tool
shenye, deagleone, and brush2 from OneX forum for the HD_sense battery icon sets
Ticklefish for his center-clock tutorial and awesome tool TickleMyAndroid.
For the battery percent only, I read it from here.
VillainTheme and CWM team for the very useful CWM_flashable zip and template.
matt4321, cmajetic,atticus182 and Leo for all the soft-key icons.
brunojcm and tiunilohmu for the guide on reducing navigation height.
Apatte111 in Nexus forum for the guide on resolving the big "back" button on small navigation bar.
ChrisJ951 in G-Nex forum and Detonation(from RootzWiki) for the 'menu' addition guide.
NuriJ for reboot option in power menu.
BreckZeBoulay for the "power" icon in navigation bar.
tbriden from One-X forum for the volume-wake guide

Can you teach me how to do for Xperia V, please?

datagubben said:
Can you teach me how to do for Xperia V, please?
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Rycon33 said:
If you only want to remove the battery percentage text, just edit status_bar.xml.
Replaced the line:
<TextView android:layout_gravity="left|center" android:id="@id/battery_text" android: paddingLeft="4.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:text="@string/status_bar_settings_settings_button" android:singleLine="true" style="@style/StatusBarNotificationText" />
with:
<TextView android:layout_gravity="left|center" android:id="@id/battery_text" android: paddingLeft="4.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:text="@string/status_bar_settings_settings_button" android:singleLine="true" android:visibility="gone" style="@style/StatusBarNotificationText" />
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Use APK Multi tools in decompiling/compiling the SystemUI.apk and use Notepad++ in editing the status_bar.xml.

Rycon33 said:
Use APK Multi tools in decompiling/compiling the SystemUI.apk and use Notepad++ in editing the status_bar.xml.
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I tried APK-Multi-Tools but always gives me errors :crying:
Maybe you can make for us with LT25i please.
Here is systemUI.apk (Xperia V Jelly Bean).

datagubben said:
I tried APK-Multi-Tools but always gives me errors :crying:
Maybe you can make for us with LT25i please.
Here is systemUI.apk (Xperia V Jelly Bean).
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Here mate: SystemUI.apk
Nandroid in case it doesn't work since I cannot test it myself.
But if you know how to do a VRTHEME CWM flashable zip. Here's the xml file that was modified - status_bar.xml

@datagubben
You can try this also ... Tickle my Android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333
It works perfect
Sent from my LT30p using xda app

Duvel999 said:
@datagubben
You can try this also ... Tickle my Android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333
It works perfect
Sent from my LT30p using xda app
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Looks like a very nice and user-friendly software tool.

It is
I tried & it works very good.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app

SystemUI without pesky % works good now on V.
TY!

Duvel999 said:
It is
I tried & it works very good.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app
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trying the tool now but having some error recompiling the framework-res.apk. I nstalled framework-res and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk.
mate, please tell me how you managed to mod your battery icon using that tool. SystemUI was re-compiled successfully but not the framework-res. What steps did I miss?
i'm having this error there:
Recompiling "framework-res.apk"
With Tickle My Android
(tinyurl.com\ticklemyandroid)
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Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:164)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:183)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:160)
... 4 more
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Recompile Not Successful!

You need to post these log or questions in the Tickle my Android topic.
The people there can help you.
I did that also there.
Good luck.
you can check my posts there & how it was solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333&highlight=victory&page=110
Don't use the mini menu of tickle my android, just the normal menu.
Here's my System.UI with Minimal Circle ( .492) works on Xperiment 2.3. (xperia T)
ht X p://dfiles.eu/files/hu54g41nf
Always make a backup for flashing.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app

Hello Sir, we have new firmware today for Xperia V and the old one (systemUI) is not working anymore.
Can you please make a new one? :fingers-crossed:
Here is new systemUI.apk

datagubben said:
Hello Sir, we have new firmware today for Xperia V and the old one (systemUI) is not working anymore.
Can you please make a new one? :fingers-crossed:
Here is new systemUI.apk
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actually, no changes in status_bar.xml, only if I know how to make the VRTheme flasher work, it would have been easier
anyway, here's your modified SystemUI.apk
I have a template of VRTheme.zip, but for the life of me, I cannot make it to work on my phone.
EDIT:Finally, I got the VRTheme flashable zip to work on my phone. Now you can try this flashable zip as well CWM_V_140_no_percentage.

Rycon33 said:
EDIT:And for those who wants battery percent text only(no battery icon at all):
Just remove the stat_sys_battery.xml from your SystemUI.apk. Just use 7zip or WinRar and delete that file in "/res/drawable" folder.
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PERFECT !
:good:
Mine mixed with centered clock

Rycon33 said:
actually, no changes in status_bar.xml, only if I know how to make the VRTheme flasher work, it would have been easier
anyway, here's your modified SystemUI.apk
I have a template of VRTheme.zip, but for the life of me, I cannot make it to work on my phone.
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Thank you, working now :thumbup:

BreckZeBoulay said:
PERFECT !
:good:
Mine mixed with centered clock
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nice
datagubben said:
Thank you, working now :thumbup:
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Sorry I'm having trouble with using the APK tool, maybe my laptop is too old.
Can ya please help me remove the battery icon?
Thanks so so much
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4y4bwnspho40j8/SystemUI.apk

Aaron_035 said:
Sorry I'm having trouble with using the APK tool, maybe my laptop is too old.
Can ya please help me remove the battery icon?
Thanks so so much
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4y4bwnspho40j8/SystemUI.apk
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Mate, if you want to remove the battery icon, just open the SystemUI.apk in winrar or 7zip, go to /res/drawable folder, delete stat_sys_battery.xml
You only need apktool if you want to remove the battery percent text and edit status_bar.xml. Here it is if that's what you meant, only battery icon(no percent text).
Which one you meant?
Tapatalked from my TX

I only want the percentage. So after I delete it then what?
Sent from my LT25i

Aaron_035 said:
I only want the percentage. So after I delete it then what?
Sent from my LT25i
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close the archive and putback that SystemUI.apk to your phone(don't forget the permission 644)