I want to change some status bar icons on my milestone. So i pulled the framework-res.apk and changed it to a .zip file so i could extract it. once extracted i changed the status bar icons i wanted and then rezipped the file using betterzip. once the file was zipped i changed the extension back to .apk and processed to push the modded framework-res.apk to my phone. once i push it to my phone and reboot, my phone won't go past the Motorola symbol what is the proper way to change my status bar icons? Please help me
well i signed the rezipped APK using this auto signer app http://www.multiupload.com/U8LHPUCKAV
i still get stuck at the Motorola M at bootup. does anyone have any ideas on how to mod my framework-res.apk and still be able to boot my phone?
this is how i pushed the framework-res.apk maybe i did something wrong
http://pastebin.org/383966
I've tried the same thing after researching how to change the icons but like you I didn't realize I had to sign the file before pushing it. You can also try the testsign.jar which work with Eris and Droid so might work with yours. I don't have a computer other wise I would help more.
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aerdely said:
I've tried the same thing after researching how to change the icons but like you I didn't realize I had to sign the file before pushing it. You can also try the testsign.jar which work with Eris and Droid so might work with yours. I don't have a computer other wise I would help more.
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I'm not sure I understand what your saying? Did you ever figure out how to change your icons?
Are you saying that the icons on status bar (WM 6.5) can be
canged??? put some pic, please...!!!
I have a (Sprint) HTC Hero rooted, running Fresh rom 2.3.3. I have read somewhere that people have managed to change the Ev-Do icon in the taskbar to say 3G. I know that it does not make a difference, but i would like to know if someone can post a step by step guide on how to do this.
It depends on the ROM. There is no other way of changing it unless there is a kernel out there that changes it. I have never heard of it.
Hi, I have managed to build a theme for this exact purpose. The attached file I posted is to be used with MetaMorph, which is downloaded from the Android Market, and you place the file onto your sd card, and choose new theme, and select it. Hit apply all and your EV-DO Icon will be changed to 3g, and the 6 Bars used to display signal will be reduced to 4 for a nicer appeal. I have tested it on Fresh 2.3.3 and it works great.
this should be in Q&A
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Thank you! Exactly what I needed. Had to install 3 times before it showed 3g icon but worth it. Can you show me exactly how you did it?
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Well I'm not much of a developer, but all I did was modify a metamorph theme for the sense taskbar. I made it into a zip file, and replaced the EvDo taskbar icons and the Status icons with the 3g ones, and then repacked it, so the 3g bars show up. Its pretty simple, glad I could help
jpp44345 said:
It depends on the ROM. There is no other way of changing it unless there is a kernel out there that changes it. I have never heard of it.
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Wut?
OP,
The icons are in com.htc.resources.apk in the res/mdpi folder. I also believe the 3G icons are in there as well, but you just have to pull them out and change the name. This also belongs in Q&A.
There is a metamorph on here in themes that will change nothing but the evdo to 3g. I can't upload the file from the phone but will try to upload it in a little while.
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VinceOB said:
Wut?
OP,
The icons are in com.htc.resources.apk in the res/mdpi folder. I also believe the 3G icons are in there as well, but you just have to pull them out and change the name. This also belongs in Q&A.
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Like vince said, that is where the icons are stored at. Once in there, all that's needed is a simple renaming. Rename the 3G icons to the EvDO icons, and the EvDO icons to the 3G icons. Now Android thinks it's displaying 3G icons, but it's really displaying the EvDO icons. Just think of it as fooling Android.
1. Unzip com.htc.resources.apk
2. Navigate into res/mdpi
3. Rename the 3G and EvDO icons as stated above
4. Drag them OUT of the unzipped folder.
5. Find the original, untouched com.htc.resources.apk (NOT unzipped)
6. Open com.htc.resources.apk as an ARCHIVE (not unzipping it!)
7. Navigate to res/mdpi inside of the archive
8. Drag the changed files into there
9. adb push the modified com.htc.resources.apk to your phone.
nilemann said:
There is a metamorph on here in themes that will change nothing but the evdo to 3g. I can't upload the file from the phone but will try to upload it in a little while.
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Did you not see my post for that file already?
mrinehart93 said:
Like vince said, that is where the icons are stored at. Once in there, all that's needed is a simple renaming. Rename the 3G icons to the EvDO icons, and the EvDO icons to the 3G icons. Now Android thinks it's displaying 3G icons, but it's really displaying the EvDO icons. Just think of it as fooling Android.
1. Unzip com.htc.resources.apk
2. Navigate into res/mdpi
3. Rename the 3G and EvDO icons as stated above
4. Drag them OUT of the unzipped folder.
5. Find the original, untouched com.htc.resources.apk (NOT unzipped)
6. Open com.htc.resources.apk as an ARCHIVE (not unzipping it!)
7. Navigate to res/mdpi inside of the archive
8. Drag the changed files into there
9. adb push the modified com.htc.resources.apk to your phone.
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Could yall elaborate on how to execute the above instructions? Do I need something more than my phone and a computer? The instructions seem easy enough. Is it a matter of pulling files? Im new at that.
Id like to do this by the instructions above. Thank you.
tailsthecat3 said:
Could yall elaborate on how to execute the above instructions? Do I need something more than my phone and a computer? The instructions seem easy enough. Is it a matter of pulling files? Im new at that.
Id like to do this by the instructions above. Thank you.
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You need sdk installed on your pc the open terminal go to where the androidb files are installed and type adb remount hit enter type adb pull system/framework/htc.resources. apk to where you want to file to go. Once you pulled the files you want to modify then follow the prior post steps.
Ex:
Adb remount
Adb pull system/framework/htc.resources.apk c:\desktop\themes\
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You need sdk installed on your pc the open terminal go to where the androidb files are installed and type adb remount hit enter type adb pull system/framework/htc.resources. apk to where you want to file to go. Once you pulled the files you want to modify then follow the prior post steps.
Ex:
Adb remount
Adb pull system/framework/htc.resources.apk c:\desktop\themes\
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Thanks! How is easy is this?! Im gonna try this out as soon as I finish dl'ing some updates. Had to do my semi-annual xp pro reinstall...
tailsthecat3 said:
Thanks! How is easy is this?! Im gonna try this out as soon as I finish dl'ing some updates. Had to do my semi-annual xp pro reinstall...
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If you could install xp or use a pc should be a piece of cake.
Check out how to create themes in the sticky should guide you better.
chubbzlou said:
If you could install xp or use a pc should be a piece of cake.
Check out how to create themes in the sticky should guide you better.
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well, i pulled comhtcresources but thats as far as ive gotten...any help is appreciated, ill check that guide to see if the answer is there...thank you
tailsthecat3 said:
well, i pulled comhtcresources but thats as far as ive gotten...any help is appreciated, ill check that to see if the answer is there...thank you
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All it takes is a basic knowledge and understanding of how to work with files.
Now that you've pulled it, I'd recommend downloading a program called 7zip. It is an EXTREMELY lightweight, fast, and flexible archive manager. It also integrates with Windows Explorer in the right-click menu (very useful).
With 7zip, extract the com.htc.resources.apk file just like you would a .zip file. Once inside, navigate to res/mdpi or similar folder (I'm not sure how HTC arranges their files... haven't used an HTC ROM in ages!). Once inside, look for the icons that you want to mess with. Copy the icons out, and then do your editing to them. Once they are edited, you need to find the ORIGINAL, unzipped com.htc.resources.apk file. Right click that, and then go to 7zip, then go to Open Archive. The file will now be OPEN, but not unzipped. Navigate in there to the folder location where you got the files that you modified from. Now drag the modified icons into that folder location. Congratulations, you just modified your phone by yourself!!
Now all that's left is to push the file back to your phone.
Code:
adb remount
adb push com.htc.resources.apk /system/framework
Some things to keep in mind, are that you must use the Open Archive method to modify the .apk itself, otherwise you will have to resign the file (pain in the ***). Every graphic -MUST- be a .png file. That's all I can really think of. Have fun
thank you veryvery much. im rebooting now. i hope i did it right. i have to go out now but ill be back for some more hacking. and questions if i messed it up. again, thanks all
Well, it worked. Thank you!
It really couldnt have been easier.
I prefer to change things like this within the system rather than having an app or something or other... what else can we change this way??
tailsthecat3 said:
Well, it worked. Thank you!
It really couldnt have been easier.
I prefer to change things like this within the system rather than having an app or something or other... what else can we change this way??
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You could create a whole new theme all the status bar icon, clocks, dialer ect. What ever you like to change just pull the apk's edit the png's and push them back. You can also pull all the apk's and edit them create a signed zip and load them via recovery.
Check out this Post it will help you out creating themes. Glad it worked out for you.
HAVE FUN
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You could create a whole new theme all the status bar icon, clocks, dialer ect. What ever you like to change just pull the apk's edit the png's and push them back. You can also pull all the apk's and edit them create a signed zip and load them via recovery.
Check out this Post it will help you out creating themes. Glad it worked out for you.
HAVE FUN
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another question... is there a way to change the signal bars to the fatter, fewer, shorter variety? is there the files already in there like the 3g files? thank you thank you
I am using cr mod which is basically stock rom. I really like the battery icon in froyo where it displays the percentage in the battery icon itself at the top. Is there any way I can get that in 2.1?
system/framework/framework-res.apk (Open with winrar, 7zip, winzip etc)
take the battery icons out of the froyo framework-res.apk,
check/rename the icons that you want to replace in the eclair framwork-res.apk.
Just drag the images into the eclair framework-res.apk.
either push/cp in recovery, use the R/W overlay, or just replace the original and reflash the rom entirely.
You shouldn't need to sign the framework-res, but you may have to. I've never had any problems when not doing it though.
EDIT: The "stat_sys_battery_*" files in the MDPI folder.
i'll give it a try thanks
did it using cp/push and now i get stuck at boot screen so it didn't work. how did you make the apk file? i used zipped it with winrar
I didn't use anything to make it, I opened the original in winrar and just dragged the files into the folder. Make sure for storage options pick no compression.
My mistake should've said that.
hm ok it's booting up now. but the percentage is not showing in the battery icon. i must be missing some files am i?
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hm ok it's booting up now. but the percentage is not showing in the battery icon. i must be missing some files am i?
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Did you bring over the "stat_sys_battery_charge_anim*" files too?
yes. i did
I was able to modify a bunch of png files on CM6.1.1 (2.2.1) via adb and all worked out. Now I'm trying to do the same after I updated to CM7 but was not able to do so. Here's what I did: In recovery-pulled framework-res.apk then replaced the files I customized in CM6.1.1. pushed the framework-res.apk and reboot. Once loaded nothing changed. I think I'm missing it somewhere?! Anyone know?
Did a search but I couldn't fine any info on this
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I was able to modify a bunch of png files on CM6.1.1 (2.2.1) via adb and all worked out. Now I'm trying to do the same after I updated to CM7 but was not able to do so. Here's what I did: In recovery-pulled framework-res.apk then replaced the files I customized in CM6.1.1. pushed the framework-res.apk and reboot. Once loaded nothing changed. I think I'm missing it somewhere?! Anyone know?
Did a search but I couldn't fine any info on this
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Gingerbread added new Google sync to show your connected to them and the wifi and signal bars are now in an app called SystemUI.apk. Give that a try and if not working PM me and I'll help you!
Thanks for such a quick response! I'll look into it once I have some free time.
Btw what I want to do is modify the status bar icons (eg. battery stat, signal bar, H or 3G symbol etc.) just to clarify. Would all that be in the apk?
I want to change the colour of my signals in... SystemUI\res\drawable-hdpi
- Will the phone work fine if I only change the colour of the bars in the signal in the above path? i.e No change of name or extension
- Is it fine to use Photoshop for png files? which one is better?
How do i change the colour of the clock in the status bar?
anuj_blaster said:
I want to change the colour of my signals in... SystemUI\res\drawable-hdpi
- Will the phone work fine if I only change the colour of the bars in the signal in the above path? i.e No change of name or extension
- Is it fine to use Photoshop for png files? which one is better?
How do i change the colour of the clock in the status bar?
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As long as you don't change the names of the files it will work. Just remember to extract just the drawable-res folder and then edit what you need and drag and drop the folder in winrar or 7zip.
After editing the file the best way is to make a CWM flashable zip or if you don't know how just use root explorer and paste the file (but change the permissions to rw-r-r) Just be sure, make a backup of the original file. Easiest way is via titanium backup to backup the Status Bar app and if you mess sth up just restore it and reboot.
Press thanks if i helped