Can't change lockscreen wallpaper after flashing a rom? :crying:Want to fool your friends by changing andorid version?:victory: Want to apply bootanimation?:good: Here are your answers!:highfive:
Once your phone is rooted, you'll have access to root directory of your phone(initializing geek mode)!
You'll need an explorer, many are available on play store eg ES file explorer. I'm using root explorer.:good:
Following apks are attached below:
Email.apk- Stock Email Client
Memo.apk- Stock Memo Client
Genie Widget.apk- Weather Widget
DeskClock.apk- Stock alarm clock
LiveWallpaperPicker.apk- For enabling use of live wallpapers
FMRadio.apk- FM Radio
Talk.apk- GTalk
Flashed a new ROM but can't change lockscreen wallpaper
Your new ROM does not include the original Galler3d.apk file which is required to change lockscreen wallpaper. This file is present in stock rom and is useful to be backed up but can be found by little search effort. Neverthless i'm attaching it at the end of post!:angel:
1. Open your explorer.
2.Mount system as r/w (deafult is r/o)
3.scroll down to sdcard/ then copy your file from where it is located on your memory card and paste it to system/app
4. Long press app and then click on permissions. Change permissions to rw,r,r (photo attached below). These are universal permissions, u can push any app to the system and copying it into system/app and then changing permissions!(eg. FM Radio, attached below)
5. Reboot and you're done!:good:
Note: Any system app can also be removed from system by deleting it from the system/app folder. Such as Weather, Homescreen tips, Email etc. This can be used to increase internal memory of the phone:laugh:
Change everything in "About Phone" Section
1. Open your explorer.
2. Go to system/
3. There's a file named "build.prop"
4. Long press and then open in text editor.
5. ro.bild.display.id - your ROM/Android name(Default: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2)
ro.build.version.release- your version number(Default: 2.3.6)
6. Edit, Save and Reboot!:good:
Workaround: Download an app called build prop editor form play store and edit build.prop easily!:laugh:
CHANGING YOUR BOOTANIMATION
Our friend Lalit Patil has done great work here. Check this thread for all details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126329
CHANGING SYSTEM SOUNDS
Alarms, Ringtones and Notification Tones can be changed easily using third party apps. But your new ROM might not include your favorite tone from previous ROM. So you can directly push the audio into the system.
You can also change the sound of camera click, usb connection and other internal system sounds.:victory::good:
Note: All system sounds are of format .ogg no other format will work!
1. Open your explorer
2. Mount system as r/w
3. Go to system/media/audio
4. Folders: Ringtones, Notifications, ui, Alarm
5. Edit, Add, Delete whatever you want and then change permissions to rw,r,r:good:
6. Reboot if required!
PS: Since you are working in root directory, make sure you make a backup of everything you are editing/deleting etc:good:
PPS: I am not responsible for any kind of damage to your phone. Above procedures however have been tested and don't result in malfunction(atleast for me)
I'll add more stuff if i come to know about some!
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Thanks.... Can you give me the link to download galary3D.apk
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Simplicity v4 + Rafael baugis kernel + Andrenaline Engine + Link2sd
padhu1989 said:
Thanks.... Can you give me the link to download galary3D.apk
Sent from my GT-S5830i
Simplicity v4 + Rafael baugis kernel + Andrenaline Engine + Link2sd
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Added in OP!
padhu1989 said:
Thanks.... Can you give me the link to download galary3D.apk
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Simplicity v4 + Rafael baugis kernel + Andrenaline Engine + Link2sd
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Added in OP! Reply if it's not working!
I allready wrote a pm with my problem but I think its good to post it here as well.
Im pretty new to this modding scene. Please forgive my noobyness.
Well. I cant paste the apk in the system/app folder. Dont have the permission to write there
EDIT: Worked....Don't what was wrong in first try. Anyway. Thx for the guide
Another question. I was looking if i can change the Bootscreen, cause i dont like this Google one. In the guide its writen I need a custom kernel. is that true? i mean i have intalled JB and it changed the bootscreen too, but i still have the Stock Kernel I think.
BrainlessDude said:
I allready wrote a pm with my problem but I think its good to post it here as well.
Im pretty new to this modding scene. Please forgive my noobyness.
Well. I cant paste the apk in the system/app folder. Dont have the permission to write there
EDIT: Worked....Don't what was wrong in first try. Anyway. Thx for the guide
Another question. I was looking if i can change the Bootscreen, cause i dont like this Google one. In the guide its writen I need a custom kernel. is that true? i mean i have intalled JB and it changed the bootscreen too, but i still have the Stock Kernel I think.
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Well, you can apply bootanimation on stock kernel...Custom kernel provides more features and compatibility that's why it is preferred...Be ready with a CWM backup if anything goes wrong!
PS: It's always good to flash custom kernel as it allows installation of many tweaks!:good:
BrainlessDude said:
EDIT: Worked....Don't what was wrong in first try. Anyway. Thx for the guide
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You must mount system as r/w. There's a option for that...only then you can write files in the folder! Default config is r/o..Change it!
js2892 said:
Well, you can apply bootanimation on stock kernel...Custom kernel provides more features and compatibility that's why it is preferred...Be ready with a CWM backup if anything goes wrong!
PS: It's always good to flash custom kernel as it allows installation of many tweaks!:good:
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Well...I will see if i will install a custom kernel. Im not sure if im ready for this. Dont want to brake my phone.
I also read many things about bugs in kernels like, freezing while phoning or something like this.
Re: [GUIDE] How to do things in Root Directory
Backup ur sim contacts before flashing kernel(most common bug) ... And again make a cwm backup too.. :thumbup:
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Is it possible to save the Backup directly on the PC? I dont have enough space on my SD -.-
BrainlessDude said:
Is it possible to save the Backup directly on the PC? I dont have enough space on my SD -.-
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Use wondershare mobile go...it backs up everything!
http://www.wondershare.com/android-manager/
Well. I think im to dumb. I cant find the right file for this kernel-.- I downloaded something, installed it but its still the DELL kernel ....
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BrainlessDude said:
Well. I think im to dumb. I cant find the right file for this kernel-.- I downloaded something, installed it but its still the DELL kernel ....
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The easiest way is to install it via odin. Turn off your phone then press volume +,volume -,power button simultaneously to enter to download mode, then connect ur phone to pc via usb cable. Open odin and put your kernel on pda.
Link for kernel, download it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34843147
Read guides in the forum, its not that hard I tell you.
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BrainlessDude said:
Well. I think im to dumb. I cant find the right file for this kernel-.- I downloaded something, installed it but its still the DELL kernel ....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818830
here's the thread for rafael baugis kernel...everything is explained properly!
Its dead. I killed my phone. Dont know what ive done wrong. It isnt booting anymore. The "Samsung Galaxy Ace" Screen appears and it freezes... I cant get into recovery or download mode-.- Im such an idiot.
EDIT: At least im in downloading mode....but odin dont want to take my phone-.-
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BrainlessDude said:
Its dead. I killed my phone. Dont know what ive done wrong. It isnt booting anymore. The "Samsung Galaxy Ace" Screen appears and it freezes... I cant get into recovery or download mode-.- Im such an idiot.
EDIT: At least im in downloading mode....but odin dont want to take my phone-.-
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Read on... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=352
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Link is invalid....
I got Odin to recognize my phone. I flashed everything but i think the bootloader is still ****ing up. At this moment i try to find a bootloader-.-
Re: [GUIDE] How to do things in Root Directory
Theres a sticky posted by feetsonfire on dev section about root/unroot guide or something..look it up theres an attached bootloader there.
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Im back on. Everything is fine. Put my backup on and i will never touch the kernel again
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BrainlessDude said:
Im back on. Everything is fine. Put my backup on and i will never touch the kernel again
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Congrats.. Atleast u gained valuable knowledge..
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Related
OK so I have an app/game that was in .apk format & then I renamed it to a .zip to edit it. I edited all the images in the drawable folder & that's all I want to do. Now how do I make it back into a .apk so I can play it on my G1? Here is all the files I have for it:
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You need to rename the .zip back into an .apk file, but that won't be enough. You will have to resign the .apk so you can make it run on the G1.....there is alot of background required for this step so you should start reading up on it.
Start here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471586
There is a lot of good info in the post. Pay particular attention to the links associated with "signing .apks" and follow the links for more info. The ultimate goal is to get to the point where you can right click on an .apk file and just click the resign option. That option will only be present after you read, understand, and download/install the files necessary for it.
Good luck
DirectMatrix said:
You need to rename the .zip back into an .apk file, but that won't be enough. You will have to resign the .apk so you can make it run on the G1.....there is alot of background required for this step so you should start reading up on it.
Start here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471586
There is a lot of good info in the post. Pay particular attention to the links associated with "signing .apks" and follow the links for more info. The ultimate goal is to get to the point where you can right click on an .apk file and just click the resign option. That option will only be present after you read, understand, and download/install the files necessary for it.
Good luck
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Thanks i got it to resign but it still wont let me install them on my g1. it just says:
"TheAppNameHere" could not be installed on this phone.
[ OK ]
idk what to do know can anyone help me with this?
Do you have unknown sources checked under your application settings menu?
Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources
DirectMatrix said:
Do you have unknown sources checked under your application settings menu?
Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources
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Yeah I have that on. I have been pokeing around in the apk to see if I had to change some code the original dev used, but no luck
zayg1 said:
Yeah I have that on. I have been pokeing around in the apk to see if I had to change some code the original dev used, but no luck
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if you simply wanted to edit the images in the drawables folder, find the original apk. take all the new .png files you have changed and edited and drag them back into the proper folders within the original .apk file. you should NOT have to resign. now just adb install.
palosjr said:
if you simply wanted to edit the images in the drawables folder, find the original apk. take all the new .png files you have changed and edited and drag them back into the proper folders within the original .apk file. you should NOT have to resign. now just adb install.
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But don't you have to be rooted for adb install, cuz I'm not rooted & I don't think I will be rooted until Cyanogen is back to making 1 flash updates & use of his OTA app to get the updates.
*edit*
I also want to be able to disribute the apps I customize for others to use, & them not have to go through much trouble to install them.
not necessarily, i believe ADB is simply a function of the SDK. you could also just place the apk on your sd and install using linda file manager or an app of the like.
customizing is a tricky situation... you need to make sure you arent violating user terms/agreements when re-distributing software/apps
I ahvent been able to get resigned apks to work resently either not sure whats up
palosjr said:
if you simply wanted to edit the images in the drawables folder, find the original apk. take all the new .png files you have changed and edited and drag them back into the proper folders within the original .apk file. you should NOT have to resign. now just adb install.
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Well what if I want to use the lynda file manager to install it and not adb install it & the phone won't let me install it? Is it still a signing thing or maybe does it have to do with the passcode the dev uses to make the app? I remember reading a tut that said something about a passcode...and what if I want to change some of the .xml files to make some buttons say different things or change colors? Would I need to resign it again?
pentace said:
I ahvent been able to get resigned apks to work resently either not sure whats up
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What have you tried so far? I'm sure someone would be able to explain some suff or point you in the right direction. So your pretty much in the same place as me, like you changed some stuff & the resigning doesn't work? Or are you having trouble resigning period?
Its not that i have always edited and resigned apks in the past i jsut noticed recently they are failing.. im not sure if it has somehing to do witht them being built on the 1.6 sdk or not i havent had the time to check if the resent apps iave tried are 1.6 or 1.5
pentace said:
Its not that i have always edited and resigned apks in the past i jsut noticed recently they are failing.. im not sure if it has somehing to do witht them being built on the 1.6 sdk or not i havent had the time to check if the resent apps iave tried are 1.6 or 1.5
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hmmm. Then it looks like we are both in the same boat, we can edit and resign the .apk files but can't install them. Am I right?
zayg1 said:
hmmm. Then it looks like we are both in the same boat, we can edit and resign the .apk files but can't install them. Am I right?
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correct and they also fail to install via ADB
ill rip apart a 1.5 apk tonight and test it to confirm if its an 1.6 issue
pentace said:
correct and they also fail to install via ADB
ill rip apart a 1.5 apk tonight and test it to confirm if its an 1.6 issue
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OK sounds good. For those of you who are wondering I am currently working on customizing:
PapiJump
Throttle Copter
Facebook
Myspace
DroidLive
i Music
Chomp SMS
Handcent SMS
GoAruna
Twitdroid Pro
I am also looking for the .apk's for the following to Customize:
Pac Man v1.0.3
pentace said:
correct and they also fail to install via ADB
ill rip apart a 1.5 apk tonight and test it to confirm if its an 1.6 issue
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cant be, I modified Teeter to run on latest roms without the HTC framework, using sdk 1.6.
i think you should check how you resign the package. there are a few 1-click signing tools available.
nmesisca said:
cant be, I modified Teeter to run on latest roms without the HTC framework, using sdk 1.6.
i think you should check how you resign the package. there are a few 1-click signing tools available.
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I am using the one click manual resign & but it doesn't seem to work.
So has anyone gotten this to work???
nmesisca said:
cant be, I modified Teeter to run on latest roms without the HTC framework, using sdk 1.6.
i think you should check how you resign the package. there are a few 1-click signing tools available.
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What tool are you using? ive tried both the resigner jar and JF's right click sign which i have never had issues with in the past.
BTW im trying to edit myFlyscreen ti get rid of that hideous background
pentace said:
What tool are you using? ive tried both the resigner jar and JF's right click sign which i have never had issues with in the past.
BTW im trying to edit myFlyscreen ti get rid of that hideous background
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this should be the tool I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
I am using the one from this thread( 2nd post - Manual Signing ):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471586
[MOD] - Rosie Remaps! Personalize your "Personalize" button--UPDATE UNLIMITED Options
I did this mod over on the G2/Desire Z forums (see thread here) and started getting requests from various forum members to make one for their phone. It has been ported to the Droid Incredible and Mytouch 4G. Nobody has done it yet for the DHD, so I went ahead and made one. If you like it, feel free to donate, as I don't even have a Desire HD (I'm just doing this to help you guys out)
[UPDATE 3.1.11]:
I have been getting many requests for various random apps, and in an effort not to make a hundred different remaps, I have now made one generic one that can be mapped to any application through the use of the an awesome app (made by appelflap) called LaunchKey. He offers 2 versions, one on the market for only ~0.65 cents, and a lite version available on the forum for free here. If you like his work, PLEASE buy the market version, its cheap and we all know you will get tons and tons of use out of it!
How it works: Install the LaunchKey app. Follow instructions below to push my modified DHD_Rosie_custom.apk to your phone. Open LaunchKey and use it to select which app to open. When you press the right dock button on my modified rosie.apk it will open whatever app that you have chosen from inside the LaunchKey app. That's it! You can change what application is opened at any time from within LaunchKey with ease!
Note: LaunchKey can also be set to toggle some system functions, or open a quick menu with a list of 8 or so of your favorite apps. The donate version has even more options. Its a really nice app, so seriously buy the donate version in the market
Download DHD_Rosie_custom.apk here
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"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"
}
[Info]:
This mod will remap your personalize/add to home button on the right of the rosie dock bar to various other apps. It is not needed as you can long click anywhere on the home screen or press menu --> personalize.
The original rosie.apk was taken from a stock 2.2 Desire HD Sense ROM, and therefore should work on any other Desire HD Sense 2.2.x build. This has been confirmed working on the Android Revolution rom and other stock DHD roms, and may work on others too - so report back with what ROM you are running if/when you get it pushed so that others will know!
Remember to always do a nandroid before you make modifications to your build.
***Additional info and attachments have been added to second post***
[Options]:
-Custom to ANY application you wish (you MUST have the LaunchKey app from above installed first)
-Browser
-HTC/Google messaging app
-HTC contacts app
-Gmail
-Gvoice
-Maps
-Gtalk
-Market
-Gallery
-Facebook
[How To]:
-Grab the appropriate file that you want (some attached to second post). The names are self explanatory
-Save it somewhere on your computer
-Plug your phone into usb
-Reboot into recovery
-Type this in a command prompt
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/app/Rosie.apk
adb push [your saved file location]\Rosie_xxxxx.apk /system/app/Rosie.apk-Reboot
-Enjoy
[Additional Info]:
This mod should be done in recovery, through adb as per the original instructions. It can obviously be done through various other methods, however DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. Do not post that you are having problems if you try a method NOT laid out in the first post, instead follow the instructions
Odexed ROMS:
This mod is designed for non-odexed roms (hence the lack of a rosie.odex in attachments) however it has been reported working on an odexed rom by simply removing the odex file. Instructions:
-Reboot into recovery
-adb shell mount /system
-adb shell rm /system/app/Rosie.odex
-Reboot
I have not actually tried the above method, although one user said it worked for them. If the above method fails for you and you want to run this on an odexed rom, you need to create an odex file for the rosie you downloaded. You will need to search the forums for dexopt wrapper script. This can be run via the instructions supplied in that thread to create a corresponding odex for the file you have downloaded. I can not supply the odex for you as the Rosie.odex will be specific to your rom.
Themes:
If you apply an HTC theme after applying this mod, it will over-write the pictures (however the button will still function as designed). If you want to fix this, follow these instructions:
First - open up your skin.apk AND my modified rosie.apk in a zip editor like WinRar.
Second - Remove the following 2 files from my modified rosie.apk that you downloaded, and place them inside their corresponding folders in your skin.apk. Push that skin apk back to your phone in recovery the same way you pushed my modified rosie apk. Done.
Files:
Folder:
drawable-port-hdpi
Files:
personalize_on.png
personalize_rest.png
[Additional Attachments]:
Boot into CWM? Or Fastboot?
looks like fastboot commands.
It can be also done with root explorer right on your phone copy...find/system/app...paste....done
I have to rename my Rosie_contacts.apk to Rosie.apk and than I have to overwrite the Rosie.apk in System/app Right?
I´ve done it with Root explorer and now im Staying on my Boot screen...
Currently flashing back my Nandroid backup... any ideas?
The only thing that changed with the browser remap is the png. Unfortunately still the personalize settings open on press. So no success with this mod on DHD. I realized that a lot of mods, that work on other Sense systems, do not work on DHD even if you apply them 1:1 - so no clue what HTC changed for DHD.
In any case thx for your efforts.
Edit: Your edits are obviously smali edits and the classes.dex has changed - so if you are on a ODEXED stock ROM (I`m nandroiding between 3 ROM`s and tested on stock 2.2.1), then you need to replace Rosie and then DELETE rosie.odex, otherwise the old Odex will overrule the classes inside your file. I did that and now it works as designed - thx
Hi guys ! It is possible to ask to make replacement of the second button by the HTCCamera.apk? What files are responsible for button change?
Can anybody please explain me if this is possible to install this MOD on odexed STOCK 1.32 rom ? Got hboot S-OFF, Radio S-OFF, CWM Recovery ... I think i need to have custom kernel to got /system acces ... But is this possible to install this somehow ? Any detailed instructions for odexed ROM ? If there is no way ... Anybody got STOCK deodexed ROM 1.32? i read he_stheone64 post above but don`t understand what shall i really do
P.S. he_stheone64 this trick will be helpfull in framework-res with percentage battery (we talked about) aswell But please explain me how to install "3rd party" system apks on odexed STOCK ROM
TIA !!
Works like a charm with 1.72 Build
Edit: With the standard Sense theme there is no problem, but when i change the skin, the link to the market is still right, but the symbol is the old one. Any idea where to change it?
vistagamer said:
Boot into CWM? Or Fastboot?
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Please always read the [How To]: when making changes to your phone. You'll notice it says reboot into recovery.
fatsheep said:
looks like fastboot commands.
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If those look like fastboot commands to you, I would recommend against doing this mod. Full disclosure: they are not fastboot commands.
Pepppito said:
It can be also done with root explorer right on your phone copy...find/system/app...paste....done
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It can also be done with terminal, or adb while the phone is booted. But as with just about all changes, doing them in recovery is the safest method resulting in the least errors.
vistagamer said:
I have to rename my Rosie_contacts.apk to Rosie.apk and than I have to overwrite the Rosie.apk in System/app Right?
I´ve done it with Root explorer and now im Staying on my Boot screen...
Currently flashing back my Nandroid backup... any ideas?
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Read my response to the quote above this.
he_stheone64 said:
Edit: Your edits are obviously smali edits and the classes.dex has changed - so if you are on a ODEXED stock ROM (I`m nandroiding between 3 ROM`s and tested on stock 2.2.1), then you need to replace Rosie and then DELETE rosie.odex, otherwise the old Odex will overrule the classes inside your file. I did that and now it works as designed - thx
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Yes, this is your issue. I didn't mention odexed roms in the OP because this is not for odexed roms, however I will update it so that others don't run into this issue.
orkorolev said:
Hi guys ! It is possible to ask to make replacement of the second button by the HTCCamera.apk? What files are responsible for button change?
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I'm making a few more versions (including camera) over on the G2 forums, and will update here to match.
Krzysiec said:
Can anybody please explain me if this is possible to install this MOD on odexed STOCK 1.32 rom ? Got hboot S-OFF, Radio S-OFF, CWM Recovery ... I think i need to have custom kernel to got /system acces ... But is this possible to install this somehow ? Any detailed instructions for odexed ROM ? If there is no way ... Anybody got STOCK deodexed ROM 1.32? i read he_stheone64 post above but don`t understand what shall i really do
P.S. he_stheone64 this trick will be helpfull in framework-res with percentage battery (we talked about) aswell But please explain me how to install "3rd party" system apks on odexed STOCK ROM
TIA !!
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I will update OP with additional info, including info relating to odexed roms.
Phily757 said:
Works like a charm with 1.72 Build
Edit: With the standard Sense theme there is no problem, but when i change the skin, the link to the market is still right, but the symbol is the old one. Any idea where to change it?
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Check additional info section
Krzysiec said:
P.S. he_stheone64 this trick will be helpfull in framework-res with percentage battery (we talked about) aswell But please explain me how to install "3rd party" system apks on odexed STOCK ROM
TIA !!
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No problem - 1% battery also runs on ODEXED stock ROM - check out my Revolution DHD port in the theme section. There is plenty of stuff also running on stock ROM`s you only need to know what works and what not.
Framework-res and htcresources related hacks DO WORK, since these apk`s do not have any classes.dex and certainly can`t have any ODEX.
modded system/app apk`s do work as designed, as long as they don`t involve any classes.dex hacks - if they have these, then you need to delete the corresponding ODEX (see post above). But the .dex mods certainly need to be done with deodexed apk.
You can install either with update.zip, Root Explorer or adb push. There`s a lot more you can theme on ODEXED ROM`s then most peole think. You can only not mix ODEX and DEODEX .jar files in the framework, then your system crashes.
As proof of concept try this framework with 1% steps - flash with CWM via Rom Manager - works on deodexed AND odexed ROM:
For 2.2.1 ROM`s
http://www.multiupload.com/DH822OIOIY
For 2.2 ROM`s
http://www.multiupload.com/JHZ1Y5SO9J
I have tried this mod on Modaco Custom Rom for DHD rom and after installing via recovery, I get a lot of Force Closes. I tried fixing permissions and wiping cache and still get them. Any ideas why?
Is there anyway we could get the xda app to launch with this mod?
Swyped from my Desire HD
hi.. someone can tell me..
..how i can remap the browser button not to launch the default browser, but Dolphin Browser Mini Beta 2 ?
the package name of the DB is com.dolphin.browser
thanks..
Worked great after I deleted the Rosie.odex on my stock 1.72, thanks heaps it was such a waste of a button until now
I made a little mod of version which opens web browser - changed Phone, App drawer and Browser icons to be more "Gingerbread" style. Nothing advanced, but I think it looks quite good.
Pawbrotm said:
I made a little mod of version which opens web browser - changed Phone, App drawer and Browser icons to be more "Gingerbread" style. Nothing advanced, but I think it looks quite good.
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Thanks. I love it!
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OP had been updated with a new version. You can now map it to any application installed on your phone, and change it at any time with ease!
Pawbrotm said:
I made a little mod of version which opens web browser - changed Phone, App drawer and Browser icons to be more "Gingerbread" style. Nothing advanced, but I think it looks quite good.
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Since installing this my messages app keeps fc'ing...
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Hi everyone!!
I saw that there were threads on customizing the lockscreen rings but there were none on changing the background in our Desire HD forums
So.......
Here's a tutorial on how you can edit the background on the Sense 3.0 Lockscreen!!
First and Foremost, DO A NANDROID BACKUP!!!!! I am not responsible for any mistakes that you make or if anything happens to your phone.
Now we can start the tutorial!!
Download the m10 tools from here
Using Root Explorer (Or any other file explorer) go to system/app and copy the Idlescreen_Weather.apk to your sdcard.
Copy this apk to your computer and open m10editor.exe
Once the m10 program has opened up, click on load and browse to the Idlescreen_Weather.apk
Once it has loaded, go to the m10 files tab and select the decode images box on the bottom.
Double click on Lockscreen_weather_bg.m10 and it will ask you if you wish to decompile it. Click on yes and wait for it to decompile.
Now you will be brought to another tab where you can see Textures. Under this you will see 3 more textures.
Click on any one of the textures and you will see the background image. Right click the image and click on Show in Explorer.
The folder containing the png will open up. Replace that image with your image making sure that the file you are copying has EXACTLY the SAME name.
NOTE: Your png should be exactly 540x960. Also you will have to invert your picture vertically. This can be done with any photo editing program. I use Photoshop for this.
Then once you have replaced all the 3 background with whatever pictures you want, go back to the m10 program and go to the Start tab. Here you can link the path to the Android SDK if you have so that you can zipalign it and push it to your phone. Then tick the Zipalign APK box(Only do so if you have linked the Android SDK to the program). Then click on save.
If you didnt link the Android SDK to the app, you can still manually zipalign it. In order to do so, download the Android SDK and browse to the tools folder.
Open a cmd window here.
Type:-
zipalign -f -v 4 (name and path of your file).apk outfile.apk
Rename the new apk that has been created from outfile.apk to IdleScreen_Weather.apk
Now you can either push this apk to your phone or copy and paste it using Root Explorer ( or any other file explorer) or you can make a flashable zip out of it.
To make a flashable zip, download the blank update.zip that i have attached in this post. Then open it with winrar or winzip etc.. and then copy the apk file into the system/app folder in the update.zip
DO NOT EXTRACT the update.zip
Then you can flash this zip file normally from recovery.
Also make sure that if you are copying the file to the system/app, set the permissions as RW-R--R
Now reboot and enjoy your new lockscreen background!!
This will also work for the Friendstream, Stocks or any other lockscreens. Only the file name will be different.
I will be taking requests, so if you want any particular background just attach the pictures and i will make it for you as soon as possible
This is a modification of McLabia's thread in the Thunderbolt Forums. A huge thanks to him for making such an amazing tutorial!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160206
A big thanks to seo, Krzysiec and all the other devs who helped in porting the sense 3 lockscreen to our devices.
Thanks to Lee for his awesome Leedroid ROM!!
Thanks to Flemmard and DiamondBack2010 for their m10 tools!
If I've missed out anyone who has contributed to this, please tell me and i will add their names.
MODS and Requests
Here I'll upload all of my mods and requests of the other members with screenshots.
Stock Weather
{
"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"
}
Sombreo Galaxy
Day to Night
--->
--->
More coming soon!!
Second Post update with one more lockscreen Background
If you like my work please hit the thanks button.
great guide m8! and thanks for uploading others requests aswell
thanks again buddy
...also just wondering are sense 3.5 files m10editor'able? lol , as i wont be home for a few hours to try
take care buddy
Thanks man been looking for this for a while could u make one with a transparent background?
SmokeyMcBong said:
great guide m8! and thanks for uploading others requests aswell
thanks again buddy
...also just wondering are sense 3.5 files m10editor'able? lol , as i wont be home for a few hours to try
take care buddy
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Thanks mate!!
Yes they should be.. but I haven't tried editing them yet. Will try and let u know...
scottie720 said:
Thanks man been looking for this for a while could u make one with a transparent background?
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I did try making one fully transparent but instead it gave me a white background... Ill try experimenting with different levels of transparency and see if they work...
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Sense 3.5
..also just wondering are sense 3.5 files m10editor'able? lol , as i wont be home for a few hours to try
take care buddy
Thanks mate!!
Yes they should be.. but I haven't tried editing them yet. Will try and let u know...
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I just tried with Sense 3.5 files (RCMix3d Bliss v1.3)
--> copied Idlescreen_Weather.apk and opened it with the M10 Tool.
--> ticked the "decode image" box
--> double clicked the "Lockscreen_weather_bg.m10"
--> decompiled it.
Can't "right click --> "show in explorer" anywhere in "editor tab".
I might do something wrong, dunno!!
SEE ATTACHMENT!!
You are amazing posting this i kust sales it to 1 themer and now you explained it al youre good mate!!
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jensaberglund said:
I just tried with Sense 3.5 files (RCMix3d Bliss v1.3)
--> copied Idlescreen_Weather.apk and opened it with the M10 Tool.
--> ticked the "decode image" box
--> double clicked the "Lockscreen_weather_bg.m10"
--> decompiled it.
Can't "right click --> "show in explorer" anywhere in "editor tab".
I might do something wrong, dunno!!
SEE ATTACHMENT!!
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Hmm yeah even i tried and im getting the same issue as you. No you are not doing anything wrong
I think the m10 tools arent able to fully decompile the sense 3.5 files properly yet, it needs a fix. The devs might release a fix soon, i hope
Rolando88 said:
You are amazing posting this i kust sales it to 1 themer and now you explained it al youre good mate!!
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lol.. Thanks... Glad i could help
Added Stock Weather to the second post just in case anyone wants to switch back to stock.
NOTE: All those trying to use this tutorial with the official Sense 3.0 Build or the ported Sense 3.5 Build, it will not work. The m10 tools are unable to decode the images in the new m10 files. The developers of the m10 tools are aware of this and are still trying to find a solution.
Give them some time.
mohit1234 said:
Hi everyone!!
I saw that there were threads on customizing the lockscreen rings but there were none on changing the background in our Desire HD forums
So.......
Here's a tutorial on how you can edit the background on the Sense 3.0 Lockscreen!!
First and Foremost, DO A NANDROID BACKUP!!!!! I am not responsible for any mistakes that you make or if anything happens to your phone.
Now we can start the tutorial!!
Download the m10 tools from here
Using Root Explorer (Or any other file explorer) go to system/app and copy the Idlescreen_Weather.apk to your sdcard.
Copy this apk to your computer and open m10editor.exe
Once the m10 program has opened up, click on load and browse to the Idlescreen_Weather.apk
Once it has loaded, go to the m10 files tab and select the decode images box on the bottom.
Double click on Lockscreen_weather_bg.m10 and it will ask you if you wish to decompile it. Click on yes and wait for it to decompile.
Now you will be brought to another tab where you can see Textures. Under this you will see 3 more textures.
Click on any one of the textures and you will see the background image. Right click the image and click on Show in Explorer.
The folder containing the png will open up. Replace that image with your image making sure that the file you are copying has EXACTLY the SAME name.
NOTE: Your png should be exactly 540x960. Also you will have to invert your picture vertically. This can be done with any photo editing program. I use Photoshop for this.
Then once you have replaced all the 3 background with whatever pictures you want, go back to the m10 program and go to the Start tab. Here you can link the path to the Android SDK if you have so that you can zipalign it and push it to your phone. Then tick the Zipalign APK box(Only do so if you have linked the Android SDK to the program). Then click on save.
If you didnt link the Android SDK to the app, you can still manually zipalign it. In order to do so, download the Android SDK and browse to the tools folder.
Open a cmd window here.
Type:-
zipalign -f -v 4 (name and path of your file).apk outfile.apk
Rename the new apk that has been created from outfile.apk to IdleScreen_Weather.apk
Now you can either push this apk to your phone or copy and paste it using Root Explorer ( or any other file explorer) or you can make a flashable zip out of it.
To make a flashable zip, download the blank update.zip that i have attached in this post. Then open it with winrar or winzip etc.. and then copy the apk file into the system/app folder in the update.zip
DO NOT EXTRACT the update.zip
Then you can flash this zip file normally from recovery.
Also make sure that if you are copying the file to the system/app, set the permissions as RW-R--R
Now reboot and enjoy your new lockscreen background!!
This will also work for the Friendstream, Stocks or any other lockscreens. Only the file name will be different.
I will be taking requests, so if you want any particular background just attach the pictures and i will make it for you as soon as possible
This is a modification of McLabia's thread in the Thunderbolt Forums. A huge thanks to him for making such an amazing tutorial!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160206
A big thanks to seo, Krzysiec and all the other devs who helped in porting the sense 3 lockscreen to our devices.
Thanks to Lee for his awesome Leedroid ROM!!
Thanks to Flemmard and DiamondBack2010 for their m10 tools!
If I've missed out anyone who has contributed to this, please tell me and i will add their names.
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Hi,
I followed all the instructions and i'm using flashable zip. The background image changed to the one that i uploaded but there is no weather animation at all and keep changing from one background image to another background image.
The only think i didn't do is to set permission as RW-R--R. Any idea how to do it.
Also do i have to rename the blank _update.zip or just leave it alone.
Thanks in Adv......
how we can Customize sense 3.0 lock ring
for 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 ?
ted77usa said:
Hi,
I followed all the instructions and i'm using flashable zip. The background image changed to the one that i uploaded but there is no weather animation at all and keep changing from one background image to another background image.
The only think i didn't do is to set permission as RW-R--R. Any idea how to do it.
Also do i have to rename the blank _update.zip or just leave it alone.
Thanks in Adv......
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Hmmmm... That's weird. Which ROM are you using??
Try going to the weather app and updating the weather. That might fix the problem.
If you have used the flashable zip then there is no need to change permissions. And yes you can rename the zip file to whatever you want. Even if you keep it the same it doesn't make a difference.
alirez_sos said:
how we can Customize sense 3.0 lock ring
for 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 ?
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As said in post #10, the m10 tools are unable to decode the images in the newer m10 files in the newer bases. The devs of the m10 tools are aware of the problem and are working towards a solution.
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mohit1234 said:
Hmmmm... That's weird. Which ROM are you using??
Try going to the weather app and updating the weather. That might fix the problem.
If you have used the flashable zip then there is no need to change permissions. And yes you can rename the zip file to whatever you want. Even if you keep it the same it doesn't make a difference.
As said in post #10, the m10 tools are unable to decode the images in the newer m10 files in the newer bases. The devs of the m10 tools are aware of the problem and are working towards a solution.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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I'm using virtuous unity v1.27 with orkorolev and amresh blue theme with leedroid kernel and leedroid daemon set.
Is 2.3.3 base matter in this case or shoud i update to unity v2.35 (2.3.4 base) first...?.....
ted77usa said:
I'm using virtuous unity v1.27 with orkorolev and amresh blue theme with leedroid kernel and leedroid daemon set.
Is 2.3.3 base matter in this case or shoud i update to unity v2.35 (2.3.4 base) first...?.....
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hmm..i dont think that would be a problem. The 2.3.3 base is fine. No need to upgrade. If im not wrong, the m10 tools do not decompile the images properly in the newer bases. (I dont know about unity v2.3.5)
Did you try updating the weather from the weather app? Have you changed anything else except for the weather png??
Try wiping dalvik cache from recovery.
Otherwise, if those dont work, upload your idlescreen_weather.apk and give me the background you want to put. Ill try and mod it for you
mohit1234 said:
hmm..i dont think that would be a problem. The 2.3.3 base is fine. No need to upgrade. If im not wrong, the m10 tools do not decompile the images properly in the newer bases. (I dont know about unity v2.3.5)
Did you try updating the weather from the weather app? Have you changed anything else except for the weather png??
Try wiping dalvik cache from recovery.
Otherwise, if those dont work, upload your idlescreen_weather.apk and give me the background you want to put. Ill try and mod it for you
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wiped dalvik cache....now work like a charm.....thanks
ted77usa said:
wiped dalvik cache....now work like a charm.....thanks
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Cool! No problem. Glad to help
mohit1234 said:
Cool! No problem. Glad to help
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Hi,
this morning when i unpluged the charger from phone ....the background keep doing the samething like before....keep changing from one image to another image...... but last night work just fine....any idea what cause it.....?
and when i get home i will send u the link and if u have time would you look at it....?
Thanks in ADV.....
ted77usa said:
Hi,
this morning when i unpluged the charger from phone ....the background keep doing the samething like before....keep changing from one image to another image...... but last night work just fine....any idea what cause it.....?
and when i get home i will send u the link and if u have time would you look at it....?
Thanks in ADV.....
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hmmm.. thats very strange. I have never got such a problem so im not sure whats the cause of it. Try clearing Sense data, that might fix it.
Otherwise upload your idlescreen_weather.apk and the wallpaper you want and ill try it for you.
mohit1234 said:
hmmm.. thats very strange. I have never got such a problem so im not sure whats the cause of it. Try clearing Sense data, that might fix it.
Otherwise upload your idlescreen_weather.apk and the wallpaper you want and ill try it for you.
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thank you so much for helping me.... the first zip files is the one i made...
the original weather wallpapper have three different image...like morning...afternoon....and night.....but do u think because i only changed 2 image that's y cause the image keep changing back and forth...?
Please someone tell me is there any working 15toggles status bar mod for DDLR6 Indian ROM 4.0.4?
I've killed my phone 3 times trying out any suitable one.
SandeepEmekar said:
Please someone tell me is there any working 15toggles status bar mod for DDLR6 Indian ROM 4.0.4?
I've killed my phone 3 times trying out any suitable one.
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This one should work on LR6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795864
But make sure you delete systemui.odex file from system/app folder before flashing this theme.
jeetu1981 said:
This one should work on LR6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795864
But make sure you delete systemui.odex file from system/app folder before flashing this theme.
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Not working
Tried everything till.
Read post #2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817596
Running on my lr6
You must have tried by flashing it
Just follow instruction how to push files. Instruction is available in download file.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
dr.ketan said:
Read post #2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817596
Running on my lr6
You must have tried by flashing it
Just follow instruction how to push files. Instruction is available in download file.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Thanks but it has complete stock look and doesn't have battery in circle with percentage.
Yeah and your thread title mention this only.
Anyway i hav this only.
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dr.ketan said:
Yeah and your thread title mention this only.
Anyway i hav this only.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Thanks Ketan Sir,
I have managed to get your one converted into Circle Battery with percentage.:good:
dr.ketan said:
Read post #2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817596
Running on my lr6
You must have tried by flashing it
Just follow instruction how to push files. Instruction is available in download file.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Hi Dr Ketan,
Pushed it on my Note as per instructions.. Changed all the permissions as instructed.. got the following Msg "EXT SD CARD ACCESS RESTRICTED" but could access the SD card with no problems. then had to revert back to backup as the SU kept giving permission to Shield every 2 seconds.
After restoring the backup everything was back to normal... Really want the 15 toggle UI... please help
I use this one
zebelchior said:
Hi Dr Ketan,
Pushed it on my Note as per instructions.. Changed all the permissions as instructed.. got the following Msg "EXT SD CARD ACCESS RESTRICTED" but could access the SD card with no problems. then had to revert back to backup as the SU kept giving permission to Shield every 2 seconds.
After restoring the backup everything was back to normal... Really want the 15 toggle UI... please help
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This card msg has no relation with toggle, but LR6 have this.
May be something had wrong, I am using same on my note without any issue.
Are you sure you have deleted odex file? and need to reboot after placing files.
SandeepEmekar said:
Please someone tell me is there any working 15toggles status bar mod for DDLR6 Indian ROM 4.0.4?
I've killed my phone 3 times trying out any suitable one.
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Here
http://www.mediafire.com/?8b4mmn7kx7b3bpb. Foget about file name, work fine with lr6
dr.ketan said:
This card msg has no relation with toggle, but LR6 have this.
May be something had wrong, I am using same on my note without any issue.
Are you sure you have deleted odex file? and need to reboot after placing files.
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Thanks Dr. I have deleted the odex file. after placing the files before changing permissions the phone hung, so i rebooted and changed the permissions, then rebooted again. the SD Card message appeared from the first boot but i have no problem using the card. The Sheild SU access started 2 days after installation. Once i restored the backup there were no problems
zebelchior said:
Thanks Dr. I have deleted the odex file. after placing the files before changing permissions the phone hung, so i rebooted and changed the permissions, then rebooted again. the SD Card message appeared from the first boot but i have no problem using the card. The Sheild SU access started 2 days after installation. Once i restored the backup there were no problems
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Hi Dr. Just installed the 15ui toggle but still getting the sd card message "security policy restricts use of sd card" I misquoted the error message earlier.
This msg appears in newer ROM, just ignore it, it has no issue with function.
Another report is that this appears if you have set any active sync account.
That's what I have on Stock LR6 using root explorer only.
{
"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"
}
dr.ketan said:
This msg appears in newer ROM, just ignore it, it has no issue with function.
Another report is that this appears if you have set any active sync account.
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Thanks Dr. I have ignored everything and left it alone from last nite till now everything is OK :fingers-crossed: Many thanks for the replies
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jeetu1981 said:
That's what I have on Stock LR6 using root explorer only.
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Dont tease explain how :silly:
jeetu1981 said:
That's what I have on Stock LR6 using root explorer only.
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How did u get that... cool.. but i also want the 15 toggles.. please explain how?????????????????
nokiamodeln91 said:
How did u get that... cool.. but i also want the 15 toggles.. please explain how?????????????????
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zebelchior; said:
Dont tease explain how :silly:
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This is 15 toggle only, i use only 5 , check end of post #2 on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817596
Just follow instruction in the downloaded file and you will get 15 toggles with stock look, I then replaced systemui.apk with KD's modified systemui.apk and got the transparent look and blue color on status bar.
I am on LR6 but it should work on all 4.0.4 roms.
jeetu1981 said:
This is 15 toggle only, i use only 5 , check end of post #2 on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817596
Just follow instruction in the downloaded file and you will get 15 toggles with stock look, I then replaced systemui.apk with KD's modified systemui.apk and got the transparent look and blue color on status bar.
I am on LR6 but it should work on all 4.0.4 roms.
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"I then replaced systemui.apk with KD's modified systemui.apk and got the transparent look and blue color on status bar." ... where is that ??? is that in the downloaded zip file.... also... how to get blue circular battery icon on status bar
nokiamodeln91 said:
"I then replaced systemui.apk with KD's modified systemui.apk and got the transparent look and blue color on status bar." ... where is that ??? is that in the downloaded zip file.... also... how to get blue circular battery icon on status bar
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Download file from the link above, you will get two .apk files in "app" folder and one in "framework folder", follow instruction in the "note.txt" inside the folder and you will get working 15 toggles. For circular battery or transparent theme, you can replace the systemui.apk with any modified systemui.apk for 4.0.4, you can get lot of such themes in themes section, extract systemui.apk from choosen theme zip and replace in system/app, changing permissions properly.
I am using one which I extracted from Kingdroid rom.
Make sure you backup original ,apk and .odex files before doing this.
Hey guys !
Im proud to say I have finally figured out how to use clock faces as widgets on custom launchers, for example novalauncher.
To start off your gear must be rooted.. the reason for this is were going to need access to the /system partition.
Your also going to have to know how to push playstore applications to your gear, you can use the following guide or simply use adb.
1. Your going to want to get your hands on a root file browser, for example root explorer or root browser (free) and push it to your gear.
2. Choose your launcher, I personally have used Novalauncher and push it to your gear.
3. Open up your root file browser on your gear, navigate to "/data/app" and move your launcher APK to "/system/app".
4. Restart your gear.
5. Add your widgets !
{
"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"
}
I cant confirm if this works with all launchers but I know it works with Novalauncher. This also means we can have multiple clock faces on pages !
Enjoy and remember to hit thanks.
Does it mean that we are close to replace GEAR default "launcher" with NOVA and customize main menu desktop?
Can You please publish some pictures how it looks like now?
It would be great - I am missing the ability to have "all contacts" and "favorite contacts" on the main level of menu - now You can have only one OR the other.
BTW - are your "all contacts" listed by the first name only? There is no way to have them listed by last name, (even if on NOTE3 they are listed by last name)
fOmey said:
Hey guys !
Im proud to say I have finally figured out how to use clock faces as widgets on custom launchers, for example novalauncher.
To start off your gear must be rooted.. the reason for this is were going to need access to the /system partition.
Your also going to have to know how to push playstore applications to your gear, you can use the following guide or simply use adb.
1. Your going to want to get your hands on a root file browser, for example root explorer or root browser (free) and push it to your gear.
2. Choose your launcher, I personally have used Novalauncher and push it to your gear.
3. Open up your root file browser on your gear, navigate to "/data/app" and move your launcher APK to "/system/app".
4. Restart your gear.
5. Add your widgets !
I cant confirm if this works with all launchers but I know it works with Novalauncher. This also means we can have multiple clock faces on pages !
Enjoy and remember to hit thanks.
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Pix please.
Ian B
So...
You mean if the launcher is a user app will not accept clock as widget?
It should be as a system app to do that...
What's the point?
App is app.
No changes of apk..
Can you just tl us the reason for transferring app to be as system app..
Thanx.
I didn't try your way but i wanted to know the reason...
Thanks again.
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One more thing.
What about notifications..?
Will it display on the main home page or it will not be showing??
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looks like I will be going back to Nova later this evening.
Thanks
firasusman said:
So...
You mean if the launcher is a user app will not accept clock as widget?
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I can verify that the clock widgets do not work with Nova unless these changes are made.
Thankssss.
It works, now we have to enable wallpapers...
I never understood the whole converting to system app thing, but makes sense that it worked. Now to decide if I want custom launcher or not
Hey guys does this work with watch styler as well? if so then I'm sold
The only solution i found to have a sort of wallpaper is to install "android photo widget" and put a widget under the whole homescreen, it's not very handy but the result is not bad...
Brendo said:
I never understood the whole converting to system app thing, but makes sense that it worked. Now to decide if I want custom launcher or not
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firasusman said:
So...
You mean if the launcher is a user app will not accept clock as widget?
It should be as a system app to do that...
What's the point?
App is app.
No changes of apk..
Can you just tl us the reason for transferring app to be as system app..
Thanx.
I didn't try your way but i wanted to know the reason...
Thanks again.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 06:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:47 PM ----------
One more thing.
What about notifications..?
Will it display on the main home page or it will not be showing??
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Permissions, Seems widgets are only accessible by system apps.. most likely a security layer implemented by Samsung.
As per notifications there handled by SystemUI.
rayhodge02 said:
Hey guys does this work with watch styler as well? if so then I'm sold
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I dont see why not, after all it is a watch face.
code72 said:
The only solution i found to have a sort of wallpaper is to install "android photo widget" and put a widget under the whole homescreen, it's not very handy but the result is not bad...
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Good point, "ICS Gallery" is another nice little app.
jmorton10 said:
I can verify that the clock widgets do not work with Nova unless these changes are made.
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Thank you, enjoy.
lukasz said:
Does it mean that we are close to replace GEAR default "launcher" with NOVA and customize main menu desktop?
Can You please publish some pictures how it looks like now?
It would be great - I am missing the ability to have "all contacts" and "favorite contacts" on the main level of menu - now You can have only one OR the other.
BTW - are your "all contacts" listed by the first name only? There is no way to have them listed by last name, (even if on NOTE3 they are listed by last name)
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That is exactly right.. You can also have multiple clock faces on different pages..
fOmey said:
Permissions, Seems widgets are only accessible by system apps.. most likely a security layer implemented by Samsung.
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Yep, was reading up on this. System apps get granted extra (special) permissions. Since system is usually locked (ie readonly until you change with root), these apps are regarded as part of the system thus assumed to actually be there and not malicious
You can change the launcher back to Samsung in the app drawer - Menu, Settings, scroll to the bottom.
Perfect. I found Root Explorer to work better as I couldn't see anything using the other. This is what I have been looking for. Now to get a keyboard and I'm 99.999% there.
Thanks Very Much
Thanks for this OP! However, I've attempted this on three different root file browsers (Root Explorer, ES File Explorer and Root Browser) and it has failed each time. I am rooted and have SuperSU installed, but none of the file browsers will move the APK. What an I missing?? Thanks!
Oatswesow said:
Thanks for this OP! However, I've attempted this on three different root file browsers (Root Explorer, ES File Explorer and Root Browser) and it has failed each time. I am rooted and have SuperSU installed, but none of the file browsers will move the APK. What an I missing?? Thanks!
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Check SuperSu to see if they have granted root access to the app?
Brendo said:
Check SuperSu to see if they have granted root access to the app?
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Thanks Brendo, I finally got it with ES...
fOmey said:
Hey guys !
Im proud to say I have finally figured out how to use clock faces as widgets on custom launchers, for example novalauncher.
To start off your gear must be rooted.. the reason for this is were going to need access to the /system partition.
Your also going to have to know how to push playstore applications to your gear, you can use the following guide or simply use adb.
1. Your going to want to get your hands on a root file browser, for example root explorer or root browser (free) and push it to your gear.
2. Choose your launcher, I personally have used Novalauncher and push it to your gear.
3. Open up your root file browser on your gear, navigate to "/data/app" and move your launcher APK to "/system/app".
4. Restart your gear.
5. Add your widgets !
I cant confirm if this works with all launchers but I know it works with Novalauncher. This also means we can have multiple clock faces on pages !
Enjoy and remember to hit thanks.
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Open up your root file browser on your gear, navigate to "/data/app" and move your launcher APK to "/system/app".
Where is the /data/app locate ?
I haven't seen a definitive answer on this. If we do this do we still receive notifications? And do they come normally? Or a different way?
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1969tnt said:
Open up your root file browser on your gear, navigate to "/data/app" and move your launcher APK to "/system/app".
Where is the /data/app locate ?
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/data being the data partition, if you can find /system, /data will be located in the same place.
PhilPan said:
I haven't seen a definitive answer on this. If we do this do we still receive notifications? And do they come normally? Or a different way?
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You certainly do receive notifications as you normally would. Works great !