HOW TO MAKE SYSTEMUI FULL STATUSBAR TRANSPARENT ON GALAXY Y DUOS (GT-S6102)
Requirements:
apktool
gimp OR OTHER editor like photoshop
JRE (Java Runtime Environment)
Deodexed SystemUI.apk ---- you can flash zzzzz.zip from attachment below
YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR LAUNCHER SUPPORTS TRANSPARENT or you can Download HOLO LAUNCHER or just download zzzzz.zip SUPPORT"S TRANSPARENT.! FILES in tHE ATTACHmENT BELoW..!
NOTE:If you don't know how to use apktool just google it.
Make bACKUP of your SystemUI.apk FIRST BEFORE YOu proCeed
res/drawable-ldpi
RENAME & EDIT:
title_bar_portrait.png >>>>>>> title_bar_portrait.9.png >>> make it landscape
statusbar_background.9.png >>>>>>> statusbar_background.png >>> make it landscape
status_bar_background.png >>> make it portrait
status_bar_close_on.png >>>>>>>> status_bar_close_on.9.png >>> RENAME ONLY
ADD:
gradient.
status_bar_header_background.9.png
status_bar_item_app_background_normal.9.png
status_bar_item_background_focus.9.png
status_bar_item_background_normal.9.png
status_bar_item_background_pressed.9.png
EDIT:
res/layout:
status_bar.xml >>>> first line replace:
Code:
android:background=
Change to:
Code:
android:background="@drawable/gradient"
status_bar_expanded.xml
Replace:
Code:
"@drawable/quickpanel_title_background"
With:
Code:
"@drawable/shade_header_background"
Replace:
Code:
"@drawable/quickpanel_title_background"
With:
Code:
"@drawable/shade_header_background"
Replace:
Code:
"@drawable/quickpanel_title_background"
With:
Code:
"@drawable/shade_header_background"
status_bar_tracking.xml
Replace:
Code:
android:background="#ff8e979f"
With:
Code:
android:background="@drawable/status_bar_background"
THIS IS MY FIRST THREAD SO PLEASE RESPECT ME AND HIT THANKS BuTToN :good: if THIS IS HELPFUL!! YOU CAN ALSO VOTE ON THE POLL ABOVE.
you can ask me if there's an error or what..
if you want an SIMPLE DISCRIPTION you can also download zzzzz.zip then flash it so you can make your statusbar transparent without any error.. :victory:
Sorry for my bad English..
Screen capture.!!
This are my screen shots!
tnks..!
OH THANKS FOR LIKING!! :victory: @blackgamerz22
Please reply iF mY THReaD is good :good: and work on your gt-s6102..
Vargaz.22 said:
OH THANKS FOR LIKING!! :victory: @blackgamerz22
Please reply iF mY THReaD is good :good: and work on your gt-s6102..
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Thanks for this man
Nice..gonna try it out..
y dnt u try to make ur Rom transparent..it wil match ur status bar.... ..
SORRY!
Sorry but i think i have a wrong with this files i'll fix it so wait please wait.
wats error??
you cant do that with public.xml because not everyones public.xml will be the same
if they have modded things before they will have extra lines and so on so you cant say delete between here and there and replace with this
Also you cant tell someone to use those hex values
hex values relate to smali code and if you change them you also have to change the smali values too or it will force close or display something totally different
for example if I add a png to res/drawable-ldpi and recompile the apk it will add its hex value to the public.xml
you can then reference this hex value in smali to display the png - for example an image next to a volume slider
different frameworks may have different hex values in public.xml especially if things have already been modified and have had things added
In my experience the quicket way to make the statusbar transparent is just by adding a fully transparent png and then changing the android backgroud to a drawable value in status_bar.xml to reference that png
if you want to spend a little more time you can use the colour chooser smali and app so you can set your status bar colour and transparency level to what ever you want when ever you want without decompiling it everytime to change it
For cm7/9 its slightly different - you have to mod some smali and do other things
Working or not??
Himan Boro said:
wats error??
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Did you try this and you don't get any error??
what rom do you use or did your systemui.apk are modded??
YES!
marcussmith2626 said:
you cant do that with public.xml because not everyones public.xml will be the same
if they have modded things before they will have extra lines and so on so you cant say delete between here and there and replace with this
Also you cant tell someone to use those hex values
hex values relate to smali code and if you change them you also have to change the smali values too or it will force close or display something totally different
for example if I add a png to res/drawable-ldpi and recompile the apk it will add its hex value to the public.xml
you can then reference this hex value in smali to display the png - for example an image next to a volume slider
different frameworks may have different hex values in public.xml especially if things have already been modified and have had things added
yah i know that Sir, that's why i said i'll fix it..
In my experience the quicket way to make the statusbar transparent is just by adding a fully transparent png and then changing the android backgroud to a drawable value in status_bar.xml to reference that png
if you want to spend a little more time you can use the colour chooser smali and app so you can set your status bar colour and transparency level to what ever you want when ever you want without decompiling it everytime to change it
For cm7/9 its slightly different - you have to mod some smali and do other things
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yah i know that Sir, that's why i said i'll fix it..
i'll ask them to just use my files and flash it to make their systemui deodexed and customized
Hit IT!
JoyLobo said:
Thanks for this man
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don't just say it Sir HIT IT!!
Hit LIKE :good: and please rate and vote Sir.!~ at the Bottom of the thread there's vote pole and ratings.. just rate it if you like it..!
YES!!
@blackgamerz22 i see.
Add Custom Strings To Status Bar!
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46298824#post46298824
Credits goes to @marcussmith2626 and @EnricoD
Screen Shots!!!
yEH!
Himan Boro said:
Nice..gonna try it out..
y dnt u try to make ur Rom transparent..it wil match ur status bar.... ..
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i see ur threads and post and im working on it..
Making my first custom rom transparent wooh amazing..
Related
Ok so I tried to make the statusbar transparent with UOT kitchen like for all the phones I had before, but this time it won't work!
I did a little search and found that it could be the status_bar.xml file that is responsible of that, blocking the statusbar to a black code color.
So I changed it toward a definite file as mentioned in a topic, my problem is that I am new to apktool
The apk didn't decompile completly so I can't recompile it.
So I am attaching the systemui.apk and xml file I edited, can you check it up and recompile this xml (if good) with the systemui.apk please??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108249
Don't know if this could help you... (look at the end of the page)
I have searched for transparency mod all over.... but couldn't find it.... decided to make it my self..... tried hard and come up with this when i was trying.......
Its simple work in almost all android versions..... this make almost all apps like root explorer, settings, music etc apps transparent
make backup before try this....!!!!
U need::::
* stock framework-res.apk
* apk manager or any other
* text editer like notepad++
* 7zip
* patience and GK
steps:::
decompile framework, in decompiled framework folder> res folder> values > styles.xml open it via notepad++ styles.xml is the key file, it control all apps layout and look.....
* in styles search for <style name="Theme"> this is the main theme layout... all app uses this.....
* under <style name="Theme"> search for <item name="colorBackground">@color/background_dark</item> now change this to <item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item> we are calling transparent color instead of dark which is inbuilt defined in color.xml in values folder.....
* now main part add <item name="windowIsTranslucent">true</item> in theme... means after <item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item>......... this line makes all app apps to be transparent....
Next there are two methods..........
first method :::
now make a transparent image save it as png file....... make sure it has correct resolution..... dont make full transparent it looks odd.....
save it and past in draweble mdpi or hdpi which ur device support..
now in styles.xml look for <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/screen_background_dark</item> below main theme....
change this to <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/"your image name"</item> add ur image name without ".....
save and close....
------OR-------
second method ::::
in styles.xml look for <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/screen_background_dark</item> below main theme....
change this to <item name="windowBackground">#80ffffff</item> or any other color hex code first two digits control transparency.....
save and close....
compile framework delete resources file in keep folder.... open stock framework (unedited) with 7zip,, amd open edited framework with 7zip...
drag and drop resources file and res folder from edited to unedited framework......
thets it... make flashable zip or adb push.........
ask me if u hav .......
Hit thanks if i helped U....... its free of cost......
Guys try this leav cmmnt if u face any prblm....
don't forgot hit thanx....
How to make transparent image?
Edward Cullen
Open a new file in adobe a dialog box will appear mak sure window background transparent selected add any image u want in this (copy past ) at da right side of da adobe window ther iz list of layers double click on image u pasted.... adjest opacity as u wish.... and save it as .png file..
don't forgot hit thanx....
akash akya said:
Open a new file in adobe a dialog box will appear mak sure window background transparent selected add any image u want in this (copy past ) at da right side of da adobe window ther iz list of layers double click on image u pasted.... adjest opacity as u wish.... and save it as .png file..
don't forgot hit thanx....
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I will try and then tell you. But i have seen that most people make setting transparent and from there wallpaper is seen.
Edward Cullen
Yup this iz new method....
don't forgot hit thanx....
Using systemUI is much more easier
But nice one
Envoyé par mon LG-P500 chargée avec CM9
What about froyo
DJoptimus-One said:
Using systemUI is much more easier
But nice one
Envoyé par mon LG-P500 chargée avec CM9
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Thnx ....... But Froyo doesn't have systemUI.apk............ so its good for froyo users...
akash akya said:
Yup this iz new method....
don't forgot hit thanx....
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By this method also wallpaper will be seen?
Edward Cullen
akash akya said:
Thnx ....... But Froyo doesn't have systemUI.apk............ so its good for froyo users...
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Well, i must say, not just froyo but i was just consulted by a member owning a SE device and this guide shall work on ICS too
Envoyé par mon LG-P500 chargée avec CM9
Avilove.Cullen said:
By this method also wallpaper will be seen?
Edward Cullen
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Ya.... u can see background live wallpapers, dock... all.... if ter iz any app behind this it too visible.....
don't forgot hit thanx....
Hello you !
I want to do it for my MIUI I select any file to be able to do as you guide:fingers-crossed:
two option??
1 framwork fres.apk (of stock miui)
2 theme for Miui
pls help me
le_manhpro said:
Hello you !
I want to do it for my MIUI I select any file to be able to do as you guide:fingers-crossed:
two option??
1 framwork fres.apk (of stock miui)
2 theme for Miui
pls help me
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U must use stock framework.apk ................. u can also do with theme but some time apktool gives plenty of error with thems.......... use stock framework for error free result........... report me after it works...
akash akya said:
U must use stock framework.apk ................. u can also do with theme but some time apktool gives plenty of error with thems.......... use stock framework for error free result........... report me after it works...
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oke I will try, and feedback if it works or not tks again:victory:
I can't find this line in styles
look for now in styles.xml <item name="windowBackground"> @ drawable / screen_background_dark </ item> below the main theme ....
change this to <item name="windowBackground"> @ drawable / "your image name" </ item> add ur image name without ".....
Save and close ....
i have add file framework-res.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4h3jl1n01nehs
you can help me, thanks a lot
le_manhpro said:
I can't find this line in styles
look for now in styles.xml <item name="windowBackground"> @ drawable / screen_background_dark </ item> below the main theme ....
change this to <item name="windowBackground"> @ drawable / "your image name" </ item> add ur image name without ".....
Save and close ....
i have add file framework-res.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4h3jl1n01nehs
you can help me, thanks a lot
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Hey search for window background only below theme.... ignore what evr may @draweble/blabla...... try if not works... then i ll c in framework afterwords...
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le_manhpro said:
I can't find this line in styles
look for now in styles.xml <item name="windowBackground"> @ drawable / screen_background_dark </ item> below the main theme ....
change this to <item name="windowBackground"> @ drawable / "your image name" </ item> add ur image name without ".....
Save and close ....
i have add file framework-res.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4h3jl1n01nehs
you can help me, thanks a lot
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Hey just decompiled ur framework......... in ur styles u have <item name="windowBackground">@color/mi_screen_background_dark</item>
No problem.......... change this to <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/"ur png image file name"</item> ...............
it must work........ try.... ask ur prblm if u hav.....
What is this Froyo you speak of? Is that what they use on the Motorola StarTac?
By the way, I'm not sure what it is you're trying to make transparent, but there's literally endless amounts of info, threads, apps, and themes out there for this for stock Gingerbread/ICS and any flavor of AOSP/CM9/AOKP/every other ROM out there.
All the info you need though is in styles.xml in framework-res.apk
A better method for transparent apps is to use a style with a parent style of Theme.Holo.Wallaper, and all of the derivatives of that style. It sets the background to your current wallpaper. You can also specify within the style the something like this:
Code:
<style name="DialtactsTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Wallpaper">
<item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/semi_transparent_bg</item>
Then add a line in drawables.xml that says:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="semi_transparent_bg">#60000000</item>
In this way, you have the transparent background but you can tint it so that it is a little darker, which makes it easier to theme for both light and dark wallapers/themes, adjusting the alpha value as you might need.
Also, there are many apps that use the image in framework-res at /res/drawable-nodpi/background_holo_dark.png as the background for the app. Changing that one image will change the background for apps like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, Settings, etc.
.....But seriously, this information is literally everywhere already and it has been for quite some time.
m4570d0n said:
What is this Froyo you speak of? Is that what they use on the Motorola StarTac?
By the way, I'm not sure what it is you're trying to make transparent, but there's literally endless amounts of info, threads, apps, and themes out there for this for stock Gingerbread/ICS and any flavor of AOSP/CM9/AOKP/every other ROM out there.
All the info you need though is in styles.xml in framework-res.apk
A better method for transparent apps is to use a style with a parent style of Theme.Holo.Wallaper, and all of the derivatives of that style. It sets the background to your current wallpaper. You can also specify within the style the something like this:
Code:
<style name="DialtactsTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Wallpaper">
<item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/semi_transparent_bg</item>
Then add a line in drawables.xml that says:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="semi_transparent_bg">#60000000</item>
In this way, you have the transparent background but you can tint it so that it is a little darker, which makes it easier to theme for both light and dark wallapers/themes, adjusting the alpha value as you might need.
Also, there are many apps that use the image in framework-res at /res/drawable-nodpi/background_holo_dark.png as the background for the app. Changing that one image will change the background for apps like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, Settings, etc.
.....But seriously, this information is literally everywhere already and it has been for quite some time.
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Hey i hav searching for long time.... but all of them requires systemui.apk.... wich is not in froyo roms.... and what u mentioned <style name="DialtactsTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Wallpaper"> this also not there in froyo rom...... while i am trying with styles i come up with this..... thought to share it........ i agree it will make many apks transparent...
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when i have deleted resources in edited framework then how will i get it in edited framweork ??
i am not getting resources in edited framework after compiling
Title says it all
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Hello. If you want your statusbar transparent you have to edit the file SystemUI and edit the background of the statusbar.
Speedyspro said:
Hello. If you want your statusbar transparent you have to edit the file SystemUI and edit the background of the statusbar.
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It doesnt work bro
I have tried all
I have edited pngs, xmls, smalis
It doesnt work
I dedicated my 2 months on it
Still dont work
We need someone who knows a lotttttt
M8, it is easy like the quantum theory
1. Decompile systemUI.apk
2. go to its /layout folder
3. edit status_bar.xml file:
- find line : <com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView ...... containing android:background="#FF000000"
- change value of background to "#00000000" and now you have got full transparency of statusbar ( just like mine )
easy, isn't it ?
Father Pio said:
M8, it is easy like the quantum theory
1. Decompile systemUI.apk
2. go to its /layout folder
3. edit status_bar.xml file:
- find line : <com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView ...... containing android:background="#FF000000"
- change value of background to "#00000000" and now you have got full transparency of statusbar ( just like mine )
easy, isn't it ?
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Is this a pic of your Ace I
Because when I tried it months ago
I lost my status bar
Which decompiling tool you use
Can you give the link
iamareebjamal said:
Is this a pic of your Ace I
Because when I tried it months ago
I lost my status bar
Which decompiling tool you use
Can you give the link
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Yes, it is. I did this screen shot especially for you to show you result of changes.
To tell the truth I don't remember from which place I downloaded my apktool, but use google and I'm sure that you will find what you looking for
Father Pio said:
Yes, it is. I did this screen shot especially for you to show you result of changes.
To tell the truth I don't remember from which place I downloaded my apktool, but use google and I'm sure that you will find what you looking for
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The apktool I used first could not compile SystemUI.apk
Then I changed it
Then I changed the hex code to semi transparent
And when I replaced the SystemUI.apk
My status bar was gone
I think transparent might work
Can you please upload your apktool
I would be really grateful
As U wish, here U are. Hope will be helpful
Okay?
Father Pio said:
M8, it is easy like the quantum theory
1. Decompile systemUI.apk
2. go to its /layout folder
3. edit status_bar.xml file:
- find line : <com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView ...... containing android:background="#FF000000"
- change value of background to "#00000000" and now you have got full transparency of statusbar ( just like mine )
easy, isn't it ?
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I want 35% transperacy
For 35% transparency
use this: #59000000
I've done as you said and but my status bar gone
I think it is not that easy but I don't know I'm just a noob
Father Pio said:
As U wish, here U are. Hope will be helpful
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Your tool wont allow to open the file :/
I'm gonna give links for various guides to edit these files
Remember, these files are most useful for theming or making ROMs so read on if you want to develop your own ROMs...:good:
A noobs guide for uot kitchen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676817
Full guide for editing systemui.apk and framework-res.apk and also making a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086771
Editing classes.dex inside services.jar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160478
Change status bar clock color
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549309
Make status bar transparent
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891702
Battery Bar Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371330
Decompiling/Recompiling and Advance Theming of 9 PNG
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254824
Android Theming(Big guide with lots of links)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069287
Build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256588
ADB, Logcat for n00bs and newbies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
KERNEL DEVELOPMENT(Advanced User)
How to use Github
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877040
Guides on building kernels
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845099&highlight=build+kernel (More useful for BCM devices)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226199
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2152819 (Using NDK)
Add features to your kernel( from XDA-U)
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/adding-features-to-your-kernel
TIPS
Tip-1
Enable CRT screen off animation in ur phone(Will not enable animation when screen is turned on)(does not work on S5830i)
Decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values find bools.xml and open it.
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Change this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
to this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">false</bool>
If this does not work, look for detailed guide with editing of services.jar
Tip-2
Change your android version and name(just a superficial change!)
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. Find these-
ro.build.display.id - Build Number(Default: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2)
ro.build.version.release- Android version(Default: 2.3.6)
6. Edit, Save and Reboot!
Tip-3
Make status bar transparent(Only transparent for homescreen)
1. Decompile systemui.apk
2. Go to res/layout/status_bar,xml
3.Find android:background=FF000000 and change it to android:background=000000000 for full transparency and to android:background=5F000000 for half transparency.
4.If android:[email protected] statusbar_background (this name can be different) is present in status_bar.xml then you can find the image named statusbar_background in res/drawable-ldpi( or mdpi/hdpi depending on the device) and make that image transparent via image editors!
This simply means our status bar background is drawable and we are providing proper image for it!
Will add more tips soon!
Re: [LINKS][TIPS] Editing system files and more!
Thank js.. Very helpfull for a noob like me..
Sent from my GT-S6500D
thank you very much. it was helpful for me too.
Re: [LINKS][TIPS] Editing system files and more!
EvolutionHybrid said:
Thank js.. Very helpfull for a noob like me..
Sent from my GT-S6500D
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eserguei said:
thank you very much. it was helpful for me too.
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Quite strange that the guys who found it useful haven't bothered to atleast hit a small thanks button!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
Ghostfreak NB said:
Quite strange that the guys who found it useful haven't bothered to atleast hit a small thanks button!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
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I did, but not to you
Also, is the CRT effect not able to be done on a Gingerbread-based stock rom? I decompiled my framework-res.apk with NinjaMorph but, I can't seem to find the dir [APK ROOT]/res/values nor the bools.xml file...
Another question, is it dangerous to my rom's stability if I use somebody else's framework-res.apk? (taking into account that my rom's backed up though, it's not really an issue )
Ah, my phone is a GT-S5830M (same as the GT-S5830i)
El_Dark said:
I did, but not to you
Also, is the CRT effect not able to be done on a Gingerbread-based stock rom? I decompiled my framework-res.apk with NinjaMorph but, I can't seem to find the dir [APK ROOT]/res/values nor the bools.xml file...
Another question, is it dangerous to my rom's stability if I use somebody else's framework-res.apk? (taking into account that my rom's backed up though, it's not really an issue )
Ah, my phone is a GT-S5830M (same as the GT-S5830i)
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I am also S5830i user but this method won't work due to unknown reasons! I'll edit OP!
Otherwise it will work on other devices!
Don't replace framework-res.apk.. U'll get bricked.. If u are doing ui changes just take the pngs and replace in ur framework-res.apk! But make sure resolution is same as that of original one!
Sent from mass relay
El_Dark said:
Also, is the CRT effect not able to be done on a Gingerbread-based stock rom? I decompiled my framework-res.apk with NinjaMorph but, I can't seem to find the dir [APK ROOT]/res/values nor the bools.xml file...
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It is yes, but you can only theme images it seems with NinjaMorph, which is why it doesn't list the folders that consist mainly of xmls, which can only be edited after being decompiled.
Was really a very easy n a extremely noov friendly tutorial.
Thnx guys!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
VERY NICE GUIDE !!! Thanks a lot ,, many more to learn
Can u give a guide to add notification toggles in aosp ics
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium
really helpful
thanks (pressed already)
How do I change the Model Number?
js2892 said:
I'm gonna give links for various guides to edit these files
Remember, these files are most useful for theming or making ROMs so read on if you want to develop your own ROMs...:good:
A noobs guide for uot kitchen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676817
Full guide for editing systemui.apk and framework-res.apk and also making a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086771
Editing classes.dex inside services.jar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160478
Change status bar clock color
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549309
Make status bar transparent
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891702
Battery Bar Mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371330
Decompiling/Recompiling and Advance Theming of 9 PNG
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254824
Android Theming(Big guide with lots of links)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069287
Build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256588
ADB, Logcat for n00bs and newbies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
KERNEL DEVELOPMENT(Advanced User)
How to use Github
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877040
Guides on building kernels
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845099&highlight=build+kernel (More useful for BCM devices)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226199
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2152819 (Using NDK)
Add features to your kernel( from XDA-U)
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/adding-features-to-your-kernel
TIPS
Tip-1
Enable CRT screen off animation in ur phone(Will not enable animation when screen is turned on)(does not work on S5830i)
Decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values find bools.xml and open it.
[/B]
Change this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
to this
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">false</bool>
If this does not work, look for detailed guide with editing of services.jar
Tip-2
Change your android version and name(just a superficial change!)
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. Find these-
ro.build.display.id - Build Number(Default: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2)
ro.build.version.release- Android version(Default: 2.3.6)
6. Edit, Save and Reboot!
Tip-3
Make status bar transparent(Only transparent for homescreen)
1. Decompile systemui.apk
2. Go to res/layout/status_bar,xml
3.Find android:background=FF000000 and change it to android:background=000000000 for full transparency and to android:background=5F000000 for half transparency.
4.If android:[email protected] statusbar_background (this name can be different) is present in status_bar.xml then you can find the image named statusbar_background in res/drawable-ldpi( or mdpi/hdpi depending on the device) and make that image transparent via image editors!
This simply means our status bar background is drawable and we are providing proper image for it!
Will add more tips soon!
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Hi,
How would I change the Model Number?
rasmutu said:
Hi,
How would I change the Model Number?
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Please don't quote the whole OP.
go to system/build.prop
open the file and change value of ro.product.model
It seems good. I'm going to click. thank you!
Gradient Status Bar
For Gingerbread Roms
Hello everyone, today I will show you how to get Kit Kat Gradient Status Bar on Gingerbread Roms. So, lets begin.
Requirements:
Windows/Linux
Apktool
7-zip.
Notepad++ for Editing xml in Windows
Gingerbread Rom (De-odexed) for SystemUI.apk
Resources (See Attachment)
Basic Compiling and Decompiling Knowledge.
Modding SystemUI.apk
Decompile your SystemUI.apk
Navigate to /SystemUI/res/layout/status_bar.xml
Now find this line
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView android:orientation="vertical" android:background="#ff000000" android:focusable="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
Now Change the Red marked line with this
Code:
android:background="@drawable/gradient"
Now copy the attached gradient.png to /SystemUI/res/drawable-mdpi
Recompile SystemUI.apk
Now open the Original SystemUI.apk using 7-zip
Now navigate to /SystemUI/build/apk and Drag the classes.dex to Original SystemUI.apk
Now navigate to /SystemUI/build/apk/res/drawable-mdpi and Drag gradient.png to Original SystemUI.apk
Push the Modded SystemUI.apk to /system/app
Thats it. Enjoy Gradient Status Bar on your Gingerbread.
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:good:good work
Great :laugh:
thank you.. gonna add gradients to my. next gb rom.. I've more white if you want I can share
Nice guide. :good:
Btw You can use xml method for the gradient statusbar, So that the users can change the opacity and color of their choice without any image editor. If you didn't understand you can take a look at gradient_bg.xml in SystemUI.zip from my guide.
i will definitely gonna try it on my ace with gb
happy new year in advance :laugh::good:
MuSaddiq said:
Nice guide. :good:
Btw You can use xml method for the gradient statusbar, So that the users can change the opacity and color of their choice without any image editor. If you didn't understand you can take a look at gradient_bg.xml in SystemUI.zip from my guide.
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Yes, we can do that. But this one is much simple and the output will be same.
aditya rathee said:
i will definitely gonna try it on my ace with gb
happy new year in advance :laugh::good:
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Happy new year to you also.
enricocid said:
thank you.. gonna add gradients to my. next gb rom.. I've more white if you want I can share
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Yes you can share after all XDA is a place for sharing.
can it be used on ICS ROM
pravin.narote said:
can it be used on ICS ROM
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It should work give a try.
kk9999gada said:
Yes, we can do that. But this one is much simple and the output will be the same.
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Ya, the output will be same and this method is simple also but if the user wants to change the color of the gradient
In image method: He should use any photo editor.
In xml method: He should just change the hex color code.
Just a suggestion that you can edit the op and create 2 methods for this, Method 1 is image method and Method 2 is xml method.
Sent from my GT-S5360
MuSaddiq said:
Ya, the output will be same and this method is simple also but if the user wants to change the color of the gradient
In image method: He should use any photo editor.
In xml method: He should just change the hex color code.
Just a suggestion that you can edit the op and create 2 methods for this, Method 1 is image method and Method 2 is xml method.
Sent from my GT-S5360
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Ok. Thanks I will add second method also.
@kk9999gada thanks buddy need more tweaks for ginger bread .... KEEP UP THE LEGACY
kk9999gada said:
Gradient Status Bar
For Gingerbread Roms
Hello everyone, today I will show you how to get Kit Kat Gradient Status Bar on Gingerbread Roms. So, lets begin.
Requirements:
Windows/Linux
Apktool
7-zip.
Notepad++ for Editing xml in Windows
Gingerbread Rom for SystemUI.apk
Resources (See Attachment)
Basic Compiling and Decompiling Knowledge.
Modding SystemUI.apk
Decompile your SystemUI.apk
Navigate to /SystemUI/res/layout/status_bar.xml
Now find this line
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView android:orientation="vertical" [COLOR="Red"]android:background="#ff000000" [/COLOR]android:focusable="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
Now Change the Red marked line with this
Code:
[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]android:background="@drawable/gradient"[/COLOR]
Now copy the attached gradient.png to /SystemUI/res/drawable-mdpi
Recompile SystemUI.apk
Now open the Original SystemUI.apk using 7-zip
Now navigate to /SystemUI/build/apk and Drag the classes.dex to Original SystemUI.apk
Now navigate to /SystemUI/build/apk/res/drawable-mdpi and Drag gradient.png to Original SystemUI.apk
Push the Modded SystemUI.apk to /system/app
Thats it. Enjoy Gradient Status Bar on your Gingerbread.
XDA PORTAL
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Hello, first thank you for this but I think this is not a full guide. I tried that but icons & words got blurred.. First do we need a transparency mod inside systemui smali files?
Erhany said:
Hello, first thank you for this but I think this is not a full guide. I tried that but icons & words got blurred.. First do we need a transparency mod inside systemui smali files?
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There is no need to do modding with smali files for getting transparency. The icons are only for MDPI devices. I have resized the icons according to my device.
And please don't quote whole OP.
Helpp!!
Hey replaced my status bar background by ur png but i am not getting that kitkat look...
any idea to solve this??
I am on CM7 based rom on galaxy y...
TheStrix said:
Hey replaced my status bar background by ur png but i am not getting that kitkat look...
any idea to solve this??
I am on CM7 based rom on galaxy y...
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Try these steps:
Decompile your launcher
open res/values/styles.xml
add this style
Code:
<style name="My.Theme" parent="@*android:style/Theme.Wallpaper.NoTitleBar">
<item name="android:windowContentOverlay">@null</item>
</style>
now open AndroidManifest.xml
find this line (this line may be different in your rom)
Code:
<application android:label="@string/application_name" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_home" android:name="LauncherApplication">
add this code in that line
Code:
android:theme="@style/My.Theme"
Now that line will look like this
Code:
<application [COLOR="Red"]android:theme="@style/My.Theme"[/COLOR] android:label="@string/application_name" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_home" android:name="LauncherApplication">
Recompile
Push it in to system/app
Set proper permissions(rw-r--r--)
TheStrix said:
Hey replaced my status bar background by ur png but i am not getting that kitkat look...
any idea to solve this??
I am on CM7 based rom on galaxy y...
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I guess you are using Holo Launcher.
If yes then go to Launcher Settings > Desktop Settings > Scroll to Bottom > Check Hide Shadows at top and bottom.
Now enjoy gradient status bar.
kk9999gada said:
I guess you are using Holo Launcher.
If yes then go to Launcher Settings > Desktop Settings > Scroll to Bottom > Uncheck Hide Shadows at top and bottom.
Now enjoy gradient status bar.
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Thanks mate, done it successfully!!
But minor correction in ur step is tht we hav to 'check ' hide shadow option and not 'uncheck'
TheStrix said:
Thanks mate, done it successfully!!
But minor correction in ur step is tht we hav to 'check ' hide shadow option and not 'uncheck'
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I am facing same problem in lockscreen too...
Can you tell me wat xml is of locksreen!??
TheStrix said:
I am facing same problem in lockscreen too...
Can you tell me wat xml is of locksreen!??
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In Holo Locker > Change lockscreen tint to 0%.
Plus version of holo locker is required for this.