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How to change dockbar?

Hi, I would like to know where the file to modify the dockbar not find it on framework-res.apk. thanks

You can use an alternative Launcher.
LauncherPro has very much emphasis on the dock, I recommend trying it.

Thanks, but I like to change the dockbar the original launcher, I do not
use another launcher.

You need basic knowledge using:
- ADB
- Photoshop/GIMP
- Which images to edit in the correct .apk

zHk3R said:
You need basic knowledge using:
- ADB
- Photoshop/GIMP
- Which images to edit in the correct .apk
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I have basic knowledge in the first two.....but what apk and what images do i edit in the stock sense rom for htc hero cdma?
i decided to search about changing the dock without an alternative launch instead of starting a new thread lol

Im also wondering how i can do it. What we should modify to change the dock bar?

ALDAS said:
Hi, I would like to know where the file to modify the dockbar not find it on framework-res.apk. thanks
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Find the launcher2 and extract it or de Compile then look In the res file pretty self explanitory after that
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[Q] How to mod framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk

Hi guys,
Wondering if someone can give me some clear directions how to add battery icons (knowing that the resource IDs of the images are not stored in public.xml - it doesn't exist in samsung's framework-res.apk) and how can I change text colors (basically replace black with white and vice versa) and where should I change these values.
Thanks a lot!

Common themers, I know you know, you just don't wanna share
Joking I would really like to start themeing as well and these are the only 2 issues that I have at the moment.

icezar1 said:
Common themers, I know you know, you just don't wanna share
Joking I would really like to start themeing as well and these are the only 2 issues that I have at the moment.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724778
Get apk manger.I'm trying to do this too.

Hm, I did, I de-compiled the apk but did not want to compile back. Probably the images are not Draw 9-patch-ed. However, I still need to find out how to change the text color...

icezar1 said:
Hm, I did, I de-compiled the apk but did not want to compile back. Probably the images are not Draw 9-patch-ed. However, I still need to find out how to change the text color...
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find you find out before keep me updated, and i'll do the same.

icezar1 said:
Hi guys,
Wondering if someone can give me some clear directions how to add battery icons (knowing that the resource IDs of the images are not stored in public.xml - it doesn't exist in samsung's framework-res.apk) and how can I change text colors (basically replace black with white and vice versa) and where should I change these values.
Thanks a lot!
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You can change the battery icons in the framework-res.apk [look in the res/drawable hdpi/stat_sys_battery_x.png
and to change the text color: I was trying to figure that one out last week....From what I figured out you need to modify:
res/layout/status_bar_latest_event_content.xml
Which is found in your framework-res.apk aswell....Decomplie-edit-recomplie....
Good luck

what program are you using to edit your xml's?

chaosjh said:
what program are you using to edit your xml's?
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apk_manager_4.9 to decomplie-recomplie. Then use notepad to edit

i change icons and stuff in framework by just using 7zip. No need to decompile or sign, or any of that. Super easy. Not sure about changing text color, tho.

If your just wanting to do simple changes (no .xml edits)
You can use WinRar to open the framework-res.apk and find the *.png's you want to replace.
Then copy/paste the new images over the old ones inside of WinRar.
Close.. and install.
But thats for quick and dirty changes. For more intricate stuff - animations etc. that require *.xml edits - do what the above folks say

No way..
OK, just decompiled-added icons from other decompiled framework-recompiled, no xml edits-installed. Look is changed, battery icons now displaying fine but... force closes and restarts the shell in less than 20 secs...

yup try the winrar method - there is no decompiling.. just copies the images into the *.apk
And shouldn't have any FC's if you try that method.

avgjoegeek said:
If your just wanting to do simple changes (no .xml edits)
You can use WinRar to open the framework-res.apk and find the *.png's you want to replace.
Then copy/paste the new images over the old ones inside of WinRar.
Close.. and install.
But thats for quick and dirty changes. For more intricate stuff - animations etc. that require *.xml edits - do what the above folks say
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Yeah i changed icon with winRar, and all kinds of crazy stuff happed. Loop boots,and Fc

Have you guys figured out the text color yet? If you haven't let me know what text you're trying to change and I'll write something up in a few hours when I get off work.
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fritzgerald said:
Have you guys figured out the text color yet? If you haven't let me know what text you're trying to change and I'll write something up in a few hours when I get off work.
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i have tried for to days now to get these android faces icon for the battery.I've use winRar and it worked good for a few hours, but when i used cwm to backup my system on reboot it boot loop. I got apk manger and everytime I try to compile the apk there is a error.Oh changing the text color would be cool too!

dfuse06 said:
i have tried for to days now to get these android faces icon for the battery.I've use winRar and it worked good for a few hours, but when i used cwm to backup my system on reboot it boot loop. I got apk manger and everytime I try to compile the apk there is a error.Oh changing the text color would be cool too!
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Shoot me a link to the icons you're trying to use. What ROM are you using(name & version). What text are you looking to change? There's not one global change to make all the text different I'll need to know what specifically you're trying to change.

I use the uot kitchen you get the icon on perception 7,but im on 8 now. I'm running perception 7 darknees 2.3 theme, and that is what i'm trying to get the icons on its the battery icon of the android smiley faces it is version j with white numbers. i'm going to look for a link for them.i have the framwork-res.apk with them in it.

When you recompile with APK Manager, a couple of things are very important to do:
1. Hit yes to "system app".
2. Hit yes to restoring the files:
-Open the "keep" folder and delete resources.arsc. Then delete anything you changed (if it's there).
3. Do NOT sign it.
It should work.

PuffinNugz said:
i change icons and stuff in framework by just using 7zip. No need to decompile or sign, or any of that. Super easy. Not sure about changing text color, tho.
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Do you just individually edit each icon? Cause I can't find a way to copy in a folder. I'm pulling the icons from the 2.3 framework, but i just want to copy over the drawable folders for now.

TheEscapist said:
Do you just individually edit each icon? Cause I can't find a way to copy in a folder. I'm pulling the icons from the 2.3 framework, but i just want to copy over the drawable folders for now.
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I just dragged the images from a particular themes framework and dropped them to the new one all within 7zip.

Theme REQUEST...

If there is anyway possible to make a theme using these icons that ive found here thank you in advance if possible...

cjmcmillion said:
If there is anyway possible to make a theme using these icons that ive found here thank you in advance if possible...
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To do this you need to update the individual apps. In each apk you have a folder res\drawable (may be drawable-hdpi or drawable-hdpi-v4). in that folder there is a file ic_launcher_xxx.png, where xxx is the apps name, that is the icon. You need to grab the apps from whatever ROM you are using (some ROMs have modifications already so taking it from stock may remove some functionality), replace the icons, and return the apps.
Hope that helps

Toggle Buttons in Statusbar

Hi, I've searched thoroughly through this and other forums, but this topic doesn't seem to interest many people...and even when there are questions, answers are often imprecise and evasive.
I'd like to know how to modify the toggle buttons in my statusbar. I want to remove the orientation switch (who uses it, seriously?), and add (for a total of 6 buttons), toggle data and 2G/3G switch...is that possible? Yes it is, it's Android
But how to do it? Is there a guide or even some files ready for flashing? I'd like to get rid of Extended Controls once and for all...
Thanks in advance, looking forward for an answer

Unfortunately it's not possible to edit those buttons on the Stock LG ROM.

remczar69 said:
Unfortunately it's not possible to edit those buttons on the Stock LG ROM.
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Another good reason to switch to a cooked ROM
Anyway, can you post anything you are willing to (links to guides, files...) for doing this on other ROMs? And maybe a list of ROMs that allow this operation (or, at least, the characteristic they need to have, for example a certain kernel or other stuff).
Thanks in advance

I know for sure that CM 7 has that possibility. I use CM7 it is pretty stable for me.

it it possible to hide the buttons?
(using modaco r19)
thx

lixeira said:
it it possible to hide the buttons?
(using modaco r19)
thx
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cook rom without buttons, you can choose in kitchen

75markus said:
cook rom without buttons, you can choose in kitchen
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i know ... dont have modaco premium account

you can use apk manager to decompile the framework-res.apk file
then modify a file called status_bar_expanded.xml (found in /res/layout)
then compile it
i have made the edits to the files, but i cant get it do compile again
(attached the xml file, rename the file back to .xml)

Mjuksel said:
you can use apk manager to decompile the framework-res.apk file
then modify a file called status_bar_expanded.xml (found in /res/layout)
then compile it
i have made the edits to the files, but i cant get it do compile again
(attached the xml file, rename the file back to .xml)
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Not that skilled yet still learning ... but thanks

i'm not that skilled either so don't mind it
i just can't get it to recompile

How to reduce the font in the lockscreen clock???

Hello everyone, I was wondering how shrink the character clock and date on the lock screen ... Can someone explain what to change?
I have the original version 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
I'll post a picture. I edited with Paint to understand the idea.
Who can help me?

Is there anyone could answer at my question?

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dnasalentino91 said:
Is there anyone could answer at my question?
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Simple answer, I think no one knows on our forum. See if someone did it with some more popular phone. Like S2, S3... If it is done there, it should be possible for our phone. It need some modding, change in some xml if it is even possible.
I think you should find xml for lockscreen in framework-res.apk, and see if there is possibility for font size change. And after that there is question is there way to put it in place where you put it in picture.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance I9070

So should I do a search in the sections dedicated to Galaxy SII and Galaxy SIII?

dnasalentino91 said:
So should I do a search in the sections dedicated to Galaxy SII and Galaxy SIII?
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You should search all over xda, for GB TouchWiz modification of that lockscreen. And if you find it, you can't use that, our framework need to be moded like that.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance I9070

it should be in /system/framework/framework-res.apk; unzip it, go into drawable-hdpi, edit files "zzz_unlock_clock_[number].png" to suit your taste, push it into zip, rename to .apk, push to system, change permissions to 644 and reboot

adamuadamu said:
it should be in /system/framework/framework-res.apk; unzip it, go into drawable-hdpi, edit files "zzz_unlock_clock_[number].png" to suit your taste, push it into zip, rename to .apk, push to system, change permissions to 644 and reboot
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How do unzip a file .apk?

(On your PC) Just use WinZip or 7zip to open the APK file.... Go to your destination folder.. Drag and drop it on where ever you want... Open it.. Make the changes... And put the folder back in... Therefore replacing the original one..
Note that this can be done only for replacing normal PNG or JPEG files.. For editing anything else you will have to decompile the apk and do it
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adamuadamu said:
it should be in /system/framework/framework-res.apk; unzip it, go into drawable-hdpi, edit files "zzz_unlock_clock_[number].png" to suit your taste, push it into zip, rename to .apk, push to system, change permissions to 644 and reboot
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Thanks for the answer but now it appears so

Please use a Transparent PNG file and the white background should disappear
I think you just resized the original PNG file using something like MS Paint.... Just use Microsoft Office Picture Manager or anything similar for this...
Or use the software tool Fast Stone Image Resizer (sorry I forgot the exact name) for Windows.... Its pretty simple to use..
Its better if you still have the original backup of the original framework-res.apk... Because you can't use your new PNG files as you might need Photoshop or any advanced photo editing software to remove that white background.....
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Sami Kabir said:
Please use a Transparent PNG file and the white background should disappear
I think you just resized the original PNG file using something like MS Paint.... Just use Microsoft Office Picture Manager or anything similar for this...
Or use the software tool Fast Stone Image Resizer (sorry I forgot the exact name) for Windows.... Its pretty simple to use..
Its better if you still have the original backup of the original framework-res.apk... Because you can't use your new PNG files as you might need Photoshop or any advanced photo editing software to remove that white background.....
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I just resized the original file ... She says that instead of resize with "Paint" I have to do with other software specific to that type of change?

Photoshop, Gimp... Save it in transparent png.
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@OP: I'm a dude.... I'm a "he"
As I told you before; to only resize your PNG files use Fast stone Image resizer... (google it!!) And for any advanced image editing use GIMP or Pinta (if you find GIMP hard to use)
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Sami Kabir said:
@OP: I'm a dude.... I'm a "he"
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Oh my god! Sorryyyyyy!!!! I'm using Google Traslator and this sometimes confuses the words