How to modify themes background in menu and setings in JB? - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

Hi all.
I want to try modify background pictures on menu, settings, phone and other in dafault themes, but i don't find DefaultThemes.apk in system folder on my Xperia T. What files are modify to change the background.
On my other phone Arc S, i change these pictures in exactly this file DefaultThemes.apk in folder res/drawable-hdpi but now i am .

Not sure, but maybe somewhere in system/vendor.. Try looking in system/vendor/overlay/framework

Yes, they're in framework folder.

Yes, I will find and will trying to change it, when I have a free time.
Thanks you again
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Re: How to modify themes background in menu and setings?
In Jelly Bean I don't see these files to change backgrounds on dialpad, menu settings, message or phonebook from white color to another or other picture, for example.
If anybody know, please post answer.
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Monipeev said:
In Jelly Bean I don't see these files to change backgrounds on dialpad, menu settings, message or phonebook from white color to another or other picture, for example.
If anybody know, please post answer.
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Most probably in the framework folder. SemcGenericUxpRes.apk or so.
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Monipeev said:
Hi all.
I want to try modify background pictures on menu, settings, phone and other in dafault themes, but i don't find DefaultThemes.apk in system folder on my Xperia T. What files are modify to change the background.
On my other phone Arc S, i change these pictures in exactly this file DefaultThemes.apk in folder res/drawable-hdpi but now i am .
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Try the system/app directory. There's BlackTheme.apk etc..

Why not make a theme, like the Sony theme, that does this?
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lee480 said:
Try the system/app directory. There's BlackTheme.apk etc..
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I search for files background In these themes.apk files, but they have only wallpaper.png for home screen and lock screens.
I will try with recommendations in post above.
Edit: In SemcGenericUxpRes.apk don't have files for modifying background on any menu or etc.
I will continue search on solutions about this.
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Wish I had JB by now :-/
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Look in SemcGenericUxpRes again .
/res/drawable-xhdpi/semc_bg_tile.png for dark apps (like settings) and semc_bg_bright_tile.png for white apps (like phonebook/dialer)

I'm away from my computer so I can't check for sure, but in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-nodpi (or whatever is closest to that, I can't remember exactly), there are a couple default background .png's, a light and a dark I think. Not sure if Xperia uses those, but it might work if you modify them.
EDIT: Looks like TiMiN8R beat me, and probably with a more correct response! Didn't notice there was another page started, lol.
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How about for the status bar and navigation bar?

LitoNi said:
How about for the status bar and navigation bar?
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For the statusbar modify SystemUI.apk/res/layout/status_bar.xml. Look for android:background="[some_value]", and modify whatever is in quotes.
I haven't touched the navigation bar, so I can't help with that. Probably a similar process, though.
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shockwaverider said:
For the statusbar modify SystemUI.apk/res/layout/status_bar.xml. Look for android:background="[some_value]", and modify whatever is in quotes.
I haven't touched the navigation bar, so I can't help with that. Probably a similar process, though.
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what value would i need to input if i need to set it to 50% transparent? 100% transparent?
thanks

LitoNi said:
what value would i need to input if i need to set it to 50% transparent? 100% transparent?
thanks
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50% = #7F000000
100% = #00000000
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TiMiN8R said:
Look in SemcGenericUxpRes again .
/res/drawable-xhdpi/semc_bg_tile.png for dark apps (like settings) and semc_bg_bright_tile.png for white apps (like phonebook/dialer)
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Share your semc_bg_tile.png and semc_bg_bright_tile.png Please :fingers-crossed:

ReadReadz said:
Share your semc_bg_tile.png and semc_bg_bright_tile.png Please :fingers-crossed:
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Here you go. If you want to use these in any mods that you make public please give me the credit. Have fun :laugh:

i've changed semc_bg_tile and semc_bg_bright_tile .. but nothing happen .. the settings background still black n dialer phone is white. ...
i'm on stock Xperia V .145 rom deodexed and using honami framework .... is there some files i have to edit in framework-res.apk ?

sony_84 said:
i've changed semc_bg_tile and semc_bg_bright_tile .. but nothing happen .. the settings background still black n dialer phone is white. ...
i'm on stock Xperia V .145 rom deodexed and using honami framework .... is there some files i have to edit in framework-res.apk ?
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if you just want to change the background dark and bright only. you just need to add two png files with names :
- semc_bg_tile.png (for dark like setting menu)
- semc_bg_bright_tile.png ( for light as contacts background)
- recommended resolution is 1280x1280
Note : two png files above, function to automatically replace the png files in SemcGenericuxpres.apk when you change theme
How to (JB) :
1. Take one "theme.apk" from system/app (example : orangetheme.apk).
2. decompile theme.apk
3. copy two png file to res/drawable-xhdpi.
4. go to res/values and open public.xml
5. adding lines : add two line below "line" drawable and make sure the id number sequence with the id number above
6. recompile
Here is Public.xml :
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<public type="drawable" name="semc_theme_lockscreen_wallpaper" id="0x7f020000" />
<public type="drawable" name="semc_theme_preview" id="0x7f020001" />
<public type="drawable" name="semc_theme_wallpaper" id="0x7f020002" />
[COLOR="Blue"]<public type="drawable" name="semc_bg_bright_tile" id="0x7f020003" />
<public type="drawable" name="semc_bg_tile" id="0x7f020004" />[/COLOR]
<public type="color" name="semc_theme_accent_color" id="0x7f030000" />
<public type="color" name="semc_theme_illumination_color" id="0x7f030001" />
<public type="string" name="semc_theme_title" id="0x7f040000" />
</resources>
I hope this can help you and others are right, especially for who don't know

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lockscreen interface

hellow to all,i want to share this app for all user fbO/fih...i have already test this app and it work great... hope this make you happy
this for the simple link
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166054
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVWmeuj3T4
plz thank if you like
This app cant lock screen. This can only lock/unlock the Apps
thanks for the apps
Hmm good application
Would you like to make thread about changing system lock screen??
I think it will be better because some people like to permanent change system lock screen
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Arya_3RDNumber said:
Would you like to make thread about changing system lock screen??
I think it will be better because some people like to permanent change system lock screen
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for to change lockscreen permanent on gingerbread,we must edit framework-res.apk/xml and dont ask how to edit because i also dont know to edit
Is UOT kitchen possible to change?UOT change the systemUI n framework-res.apk
Have you try it elol??
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Arya_3RDNumber said:
Is UOT kitchen possible to change?UOT change the systemUI n framework-res.apk
Have you try it elol??
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for systemui is only control the status bar,notification,and icon line ril,for lockscreen to change we must edit xml at framework-res.apk/res/layout but i dont know which 1 xml to edit and i not already try go UTO kitchen because on UTO kitchen only modify icon that i know..so must google it and find the code to edit .xml at framework-res.apk/res/layout for rom gingerbread odex or deodex
elol said:
for systemui is only control the status bar,notification,and icon line ril,for lockscreen to change we must edit xml at framework-res.apk/res/layout but i dont know which 1 xml to edit and i not already try go UTO kitchen because on UTO kitchen only modify icon that i know..so must google it and find the code to edit .xml at framework-res.apk/res/layout for rom gingerbread odex or deodex
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I have been tried UOT kitchen
Doesn't work at only lockscreen
Perhaps it must modify decompile framework-res.apk as you said
So must harder to learn it
Many files .xml on framework-res.apk
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Arya_3RDNumber said:
I have been tried UOT kitchen
Doesn't work at only lockscreen
Perhaps it must modify decompile framework-res.apk as you said
So must harder to learn it
Many files .xml on framework-res.apk
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yes so dont be lazy search on google..right now what that i know how to get clock at center on gingerbread,we must edit line at systemUI.apk/res/layout/status_bar.xml and how to get pull down transprent notification on gingerbread we must edit line at systemUI.apk/res/layout/status_bar_tracking.xml and change shade_hander_background.png and shade_bg.png to get transperant..but i not DONE when i try to edit because i cant see the line something all i see is the line code
elol said:
yes so dont be lazy search on google..right now what that i know how to get clock at center on gingerbread,we must edit line at systemUI.apk/res/layout/status_bar.xml and how to get pull down transprent notification on gingerbread we must edit line at systemUI.apk/res/layout/status_bar_tracking.xml and change shade_hander_background.png and shade_bg.png to get transperant..but i not DONE when i try to edit because i cant see the line something all i see is the line code
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If only pull down transparent notification available on UOT kitchen status bar theme option,,
Maybe,,there are many app/tool to edit xml file easily..
I'll try searching that too friend
Thanks much,,I'm so newbie for discuss it
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[Q] How remove ON/OFF @ Settings

Hey People,
since 5 days i try to remove the ON/OFF Text in Settings &Co.
Look this:
View attachment 1097156
My goal is to create a Theme Chooser Theme so please told me how i can do this?
Please don't post me a line, post me a discription how to do
I allready added this in my Theme.apk
values.xml:
<string name="android:capital_on"> </string>
<string name="android:capital_off"> </string>
styles.xml
<style name="Widget.Holo.Button.Toggle" parent="@android:style/Widget.Holo.Button">
<item name="android:textOn"> </item>
<item name="android:textOff"> </item>
</style>
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PS.: i will apply this in any language too
Great Ghanks to everyone who will help me
Regards SafiXS
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<==== bored
The image is gone. Error 410
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pic reup
plz help....
You can't replace layouts with a theme.
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so i have to make a mod?
with minicm9 i have the problem i cant compile framework-res back -.-
error flooding
I'm not familiar with the ics theme Chooser. But try to set the text color to transparent.
@android:color/transparent
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How to change the title bar or actionbar ?

Can anyone describe which PNG needs to be edited to change the action bar (not the status bar) the bar which is blue in tw and shows my files heading when we open my files...
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amitnv said:
Can anyone describe which PNG needs to be edited to change the action bar (not the status bar) the bar which is blue in tw and shows my files heading when we open my files...
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it might be, and I am not totally sure, the tw_quickpanel_top_bg.png in the res/drawable-hdpi folder of your systemui.apk
bobfrantic said:
it might be, and I am not totally sure, the tw_quickpanel_top_bg.png in the res/drawable-hdpi folder of your systemui.apk
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Will the changes be applied to the whole OS I mean the theme of other apps like root explorer will also change or what ?
Because root explorer uses the default theme of android it looks different on different ROMS
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amitnv said:
Will the changes be applied to the whole OS I mean the theme of other apps like root explorer will also change or what ?
Because root explorer uses the default theme of android it looks different on different ROMS
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I think that while you use tw, it will be the same for apps like root explorer, my files and so on. some of the roms are themed so that may be why it looks different. can't really say as I prefer just plain stock, and even with holo launcher hd it uses the tw colors when opening apps.
bobfrantic said:
I think that while you use tw, it will be the same for apps like root explorer, my files and so on. some of the roms are themed so that may be why it looks different. can't really say as I prefer just plain stock, and even with holo launcher hd it uses the tw colors when opening apps.
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That was useful
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Yesterday I modified secphone images .pngs but even after replacing the modified apk with the one in system/app/ nothing changed can anyone describe why ? Should I theme the sec contact apk also ?
Or is it necessary to decompile the apk even for editing .pngs ? When I extract the apk I can see the changes made but not applied ?can anybody help ? If yes then I would be able to make a nice secphone ..
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amitnv said:
Yesterday I modified secphone images .pngs but even after replacing the modified apk with the one in system/app/ nothing changed can anyone describe why ? Should I theme the sec contact apk also ?
Or is it necessary to decompile the apk even for editing .pngs ? When I extract the apk I can see the changes made but not applied ?can anybody help ? If yes then I would be able to make a nice secphone ..
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Secphone is the phone during call. If you want to change how the app looks then you should edit the SecContacts
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Abhinandh Ajay said:
Secphone is the phone during call. If you want to change how the app looks then you should edit the SecContacts
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I'll try ..but the thing is I only changed the dailer colour from blue to orange and it didn't show up I changed each and every where the colour tell me where I've gone wrong after editing and placing my files ? Should I compulsorily make a flashable zip like the one I made for music player ? Because replacing system apk didn't help....
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amitnv said:
I'll try ..but the thing is I only changed the dailer colour from blue to orange and it didn't show up I changed each and every where the colour tell me where I've gone wrong after editing and placing my files ? Should I compulsorily make a flashable zip like the one I made for music player ? Because replacing system apk didn't help....
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Since you edited the SecPhone.apk check the in-call Dailer. And you don't have to create a flashable zip, you can just push file to /system
In call_dailer_press.9.PNG refers to the pressed button and in call_keypad_BG_01.PNG refers to the keypad I've edited only the later one but changes just don't show up this is the first time I've encountered such an error...
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amitnv said:
In call_dailer_press.9.PNG refers to the pressed button and in call_keypad_BG_01.PNG refers to the keypad I've edited only the later one but changes just don't show up this is the first time I've encountered such an error...
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You should do that in SecContacts.apk
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Will try..
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[Q] Theming Issues ?

Okay guys,Hello,I am LED 26.
Trying to theme framework-res.apk i recompile it,do all necessary stuff and now AOSP ICS doesn't boot.. It's 99 % bad program used.. Can you tell me what program do ypu use for theming png's ? Thanks in advance
L.E.D 26 said:
Okay guys,Hello,I am LED 26.
Trying to theme framework-res.apk i recompile it,do all necessary stuff and now AOSP ICS doesn't boot.. It's 99 % bad program used.. Can you tell me what program do ypu use for theming png's ? Thanks in advance
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Photoshop - paid
Gimp - free (almost like ps)
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I used gimp sometime ago,and was good,you remember it to me,so thanks!
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L.E.D 26 said:
Okay guys,Hello,I am LED 26.
Trying to theme framework-res.apk i recompile it,do all necessary stuff and now AOSP ICS doesn't boot.. It's 99 % bad program used.. Can you tell me what program do ypu use for theming png's ? Thanks in advance
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i too wanted to decompile framework-res.apk to add reboot options to power menu to aosp ics. Never manged to make it boot :|...
Yep,but i managed TO mod xml correctly with Notepad++ And the mods work very well,like lockscreen rotation!
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XDRdaniel said:
i too wanted to decompile framework-res.apk to add reboot options to power menu to aosp ics. Never manged to make it boot :|...
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The reboot options are located in the framework files, in android.policy.jar if I remember well. It's really hard to add those in smali.
L.E.D 26 said:
Yep,but i managed TO mod xml correctly with Notepad++ And the mods work very well,like lockscreen rotation!
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I think your problem is the AndroidManifest.xml file. Everytime you recompile a system app, the apktool (or aapt binary) doesn't correctly compile this particular file. So you have to copy and replace inside the new created apk, the AndroidManifest.xml and the META-INF folder from the original apk.
It worked,thanks,now is booting And i just Need to fix SystemUI (statusbar not appearing) !
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alin.p said:
The reboot options are located in the framework files, in android.policy.jar if I remember well. It's really hard to add those in smali.
I think your problem is the AndroidManifest.xml file. Everytime you recompile a system app, the apktool (or aapt binary) doesn't correctly compile this particular file. So you have to copy and replace inside the new created apk, the AndroidManifest.xml and the META-INF folder from the original apk.
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yes, i know...i followed a few tutorials but allways got stuck at framework-res.apk. I compile it without errors but if i use it bootloops my rom :|.
thanks for the tips.
i'll return later to report if it worked for me.
L.E.D 26 said:
It worked,thanks,now is booting And i just Need to fix SystemUI (statusbar not appearing) !
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SystemUI is very sensitive in XML editing. You have to be really careful to not delete some components from the XMLs (imageview, relative layouts, widgets). Some can be deleted, usually the simple ones like TextView or some drawables. But for the rest, the SystemUI will appear as uninstalled in your system, even after a clean re-compile.
Infact that was what i got,SystemUI not installed. Fixed by rebuilding my ROM (just delete everything and re-start from scratch and it worked. Thanks alin for your precious tips ! :*
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[MOD][T][4.3] Modded System UI (white line removed) (+Tutorial)

I've just removed the inelegant white line below the quick settings
Backup first and flash SystemUI_mod.zip via recory
(apk zipaligned)
Tutorial in Post 3...
nreuge said:
I've just removed the inelegant white line below the quick settings
Just flash SystemUI_mod.zip via recory.
Only for T, only for 4.3/.278 !!!
(apk zipaligned)
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Could you give me a guide on how to remove this white line?
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WhiteNeo said:
Could you give me a guide on how to remove this white line?
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Yes, first decompile your systemUI.apk.
Extract the image status_bar_hr.9.png from the attached zip and move it in SystemUI\res\drawable-xhdpi.
Recompile and zipalign your SystemUI.
It's done
Beware, don't introduce status_bar_hr.9.png straightly in systemUI.apk by the winrar method, it won't work cause it's a 9.png. You must first decompile... and then recompile!
nreuge said:
Yes, first decompile your systemUI.apk.
Extract the image status_bar_hr.9.png from the attached zip and move it in SystemUI\res\drawable-xhdpi.
Recompile and zipalign your SystemUI.
It's done
Beware, don't introduce status_bar_hr.9.png straightly in systemUI.apk by the winrar method, it won't work cause it's a 9.png. You must first decompile... and then recompile!
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Thanks man!
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thanks a lot mate i always hated the white line
Hmm.. If we found a way to change the quick settings background to black it would look even more awesome.
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Update 27/02
Mod updated with SystemUI .295

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