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How can I extract a template from a rom?

Im tired of searching and asking but I never find an answer. So, can someone help me to get a template from a rom?
thanks!

joshuas_79 said:
Im tired of searching and asking but I never find an answer. So, can someone help me to get a template from a rom?
thanks!
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the way i did the JACxROM 1.3 a while back was by grabbing a theme template by cyanogen and looking at what files it contained .. then I grabbed the rom and deleted all the files that werent necessary and voila you have a template

OK!,this is what I was going to try right now. Thanks, for your help

joshuas_79 said:
OK!,this is what I was going to try right now. Thanks, for your help
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no problem

I tried but I got this message when I tried to flash it.
failure at line 5: run_program backuptool.sh backup
Any tip?

have to use the meta folder from a theme zip, look at the update script, they carry out all kinds of actions on rom updates

OK, thanks , I still dont have much idea about it but now I can start looking for much info, thanks!

joshuas_79 said:
OK, thanks , I still dont have much idea about it but now I can start looking for much info, thanks!
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dan-htc-touch said:
have to use the meta folder from a theme zip, look at the update script, they carry out all kinds of actions on rom updates
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oh wow i completely forgot to mention that ... heres a generic one that should work for all themes ... so in your theme.zip you should have an app folder and a framework folder since those are the folders that the script will copy over

how do you read xml files in the apk files, help???

Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.

Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.

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Great advice!
lol j/k

Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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Do a search in the forums. There are threads I have started and others as well that explain and gives u apps to help

Powers16 said:
Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.
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I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(

dsMA said:
I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(
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Use smali and backsmali. If you download this little toolkit from here you should be able to edit them in notepad++. I forgot how to use them but its pretty easy.
Maybe I'm wrong--been so long since I've messed with this stuff

dsMA said:
Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.

Decad3nce said:
The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.
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Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page

Papa Smurf151 said:
Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page
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Yep, with your description

Decad3nce said:
Yep, with your description
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Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol

XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.

Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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I effing love your apktool. Use it daily!

Papa Smurf151 said:
Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol
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Go ahead man...

Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon

Papa Smurf151 said:
Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon
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http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70

Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70
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I understand ur view. I didn't make the bat file just thought it was useful and u might like it. BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin

Papa Smurf151 said:
BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin
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Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better

Brut.all said:
Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better
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Yeah second option would be better but I wasn't bashin bro u do great work

You can also view and edit binary xml's in root explorer, as long as they haven't been hex edited. Skews up the formatting some how.
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[Q] Google search themed widget

Hey where can I find the dark google search widget with the green google search icon like the one used it firefly? Also I know this may be supposed to be in QA but it relates to theming hence why i am asking it here.

Im looking for the same in .zip format please

Themed google search
Ask and you shall receive. I do not have time to write an install script as I am busy working on FF 2.0.4, but here is the apk's I used.

adamholden85 said:
Ask and you shall receive. I do not have time to write an install script as I am busy working on FF 2.0.4, but here is the apk's I used.
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Thank you dude, and thank you for your amazing work. Super excited about flashing firefly

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Thank you dude, and thank you for your amazing work. Super excited about flashing firefly
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Me too!!! There are a couple more surprises no one knows about too!

Awesome, was going to try doing this myself but this saves me the trouble. Thanks!
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adamholden85 said:
Ask and you shall receive. I do not have time to write an install script as I am busy working on FF 2.0.4, but here is the apk's I used.
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can you also post the apk for good measure?

ipawd1 said:
can you also post the apk for good measure?
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He did post the apks. They're in the .zip file he posted. It's not a flashable zip, its just an archive with the two necessary apks. Just download and extract them.

Anyone have success with this? Turns my search box white with no lines, some files inside are corrupt. Am I missing something?
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Phoenix-Lead said:
Ask and you shall receive. I do not have time to write an install script as I am busy working on FF 2.0.4, but here is the apk's I used.
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Thanks, Loaded perfectly.

im looking for a bright red google search widget...can you please help me

[Q] {HELP} Prospective dev.what to do

Guys i want To learn about themeing,developing for android If Any dev would point out things i need to learn from scratch :fingers-crossed:
What do i need to firstly pls tell me
All devs and pls help your fellow prospective student!:highfive:
regards prm

Prm593 said:
Guys i want To learn about themeing,developing for android If Any dev would point out things i need to learn from scratch :fingers-crossed:
What do i need to firstly pls tell me
All devs and pls help your fellow prospective student!:highfive:
regards prm
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+1
Haven't tried theming before
EDIT: fixed this******SystemUI.apk keeps force closing (Parse Error).******
Also, are all the picture files in drawable-hdpi for our device?

whitemamba said:
+1
Haven't tried theming before
EDIT: fixed this******SystemUI.apk keeps force closing (Parse Error).******
Also, are all the picture files in drawable-hdpi for our device?
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well i don't known what are u talking about sorry i am noob thats why asking for what to do what to learn?

whitemamba said:
+1
Haven't tried theming before
EDIT: fixed this******SystemUI.apk keeps force closing (Parse Error).******
Also, are all the picture files in drawable-hdpi for our device?
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Almost all are. But you can easily find out by checking the xml files after decompiling the apks. Remember to install framework and systemui before decompiling if you are using apktool.
If you want help setting things up (on ubuntu), just holler.
Cheers

whitemamba said:
+1
Haven't tried theming before
EDIT: fixed this******SystemUI.apk keeps force closing (Parse Error).******
Also, are all the picture files in drawable-hdpi for our device?
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Picture files will b in Drawable-xhdpi

OK, I am trying to put to place the toggles below the clock in the status bar. I edited status_bar_expanded_header.xml but I couldn't do it. (The toggles just remain where they are no matter what I do). Am I editing the right file?
Thanks guys, maybe this can be a Q & A thread for all those who wanna learn.
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[ Beta_P8_Lite_Tools_pack ] - Mod your P8 Lite

Update 09-05-2017 -19:08 - add TWRP 3.1.0-2 Alice
Hi!
I mounted this tool for the P8 Lite with several others already existent.
Now I come here to share it with you!
It is in the Beta phase, as it needs some adjustments and your opinion too!
I hope that can help you in your modifications!
Beta_P8_Lite_Tool_pack
Beta_P8_Lite_Tool_pack.zip​​​
To use extract the folder from the zip, open the folder, execute Beta_P8_Lite_Alice_tools_pack.exe and follow what is write in there!
Enjoy it!
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Nice tool. For future, i sugest to order files in folder and if you can, add option to deodex stock rom with adb (if you can, ofcourse)
Use another compiler Bat to Exe if you want privacy

Could you make it runable on Ubuntu?

Vinnipinni said:
Could you make it runable on Ubuntu?
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Sorry, i don´t know Linux ... :\
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il3gal said:
Nice tool. For future, i sugest to order files in folder and if you can, add option to deodex stock rom with adb (if you can, ofcourse)
Use another compiler Bat to Exe if you want privacy
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Deodex .. i can try...
What you mean about privacy???
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persona78 said:
Deodex .. i can try...
What you mean about privacy???
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I see source code of your script.. If is important for you, use another compiler

persona78 said:
Sorry, i don´t know Linux ... :\
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I'm assuming this programs uses batch? Started from a .bat? If yes, could you send me the bat file/ the code you used? I might be able to port it to Linux then.

il3gal said:
I see source code of your script.. If is important for you, use another compiler
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Oh! That? No problem! ! first place that tools are not mine, you can find it in XDA all over the Forum , i only just picked them up in one place like a Swiss Knife!
Thanks!
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Vinnipinni said:
I'm assuming this programs uses batch? Started from a .bat? If yes, could you send me the bat file/ the code you used? I might be able to port it to Linux then.
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Use notepad++ and open the exe file, the script is in the end!
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Great

updated!

Nice!

Thank you very much, let's try it the executable does not work says:
"This program was made with an Unlicensed compliler.
Please buy the PRO versión to distribute your EXE."
We will have to buy the compiler hahaha

PECHOLOBO2001 said:
Thank you very much, let's try it the executable does not work says:
"This program was made with an Unlicensed compliler.
Please buy the PRO versión to distribute your EXE."
We will have to buy the compiler hahaha
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same problem, here

Updated

Now, thank you very much, I'll prove it

persona78 said:
Update 20-04-2017 - 19:45 - delete/add some functions and fixes
Hi!
I mounted this tool for the P8 Lite with several others already existent.
Now I come here to share it with you!
It is in the Beta phase, as it needs some adjustments and your opinion too!
I hope that can help you in your modifications!
Beta_P8_Lite_Tool_pack
Beta_P8_Lite_Tool_pack.zip
https://mega.nz/#!glJxzIrQ
Key: !7UyZe50o9bfNzoGOJgQtJP0mE8df68Aa20JXOY_RIDs
To use extract the folder from the zip, open the folder, execute Beta_P8_Lite_Alice_tool_pack.exe and follow what is write in there!
Enjoy it!
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You van make aus gui using visual studio! Its 100% compatible with the. BAT language! (Well, Visual Basic is.)
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p8tgames said:
You van make aus gui using visual studio! Its 100% compatible with the. BAT language! (Well, Visual Basic is.)
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Should I try making an gui Version?

p8tgames said:
You van make aus gui using visual studio! Its 100% compatible with the. BAT language! (Well, Visual Basic is.)
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Should I try making an gui Version?
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For me? No problem!
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hi in windows 10 i had issues with the tool pack not pulling images from the SD card i managed to solve this by unpacking the tool into a folder on the / of the C: drive hope this helps might want to add it to the OP

ndg_2000 said:
hi in windows 10 i had issues with the tool pack not pulling images from the SD card i managed to solve this by unpacking the tool into a folder on the / of the C: drive hope this helps might want to add it to the OP
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Thanks, try to execute it like administrator.
I have Windows 7 and works fine, i do not know what can be!
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