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Changing status bar to classic version?

So I want to change my statusbar to the classic style. (The white version from 2.2 and back) So I was wondering if there is a way to do this. I have a rooted samsung exhibit 2 4g running Rebel Rom 2.1. Any help appreciated

Ok.

yes there is. first grab the statusbar.apk from somewhere (anywhere). then replace the current statusbar.apk with the new one. reboot after. note that it may not work depending on screen size. you may status-brick your phone. (if you know what i mean)
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I'm a little new to this. So where in root explorer would that apk be? And where would I find this apk and would it automatically change to the classic version after I replace the old one?
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goto /system/apps (different on nearly every phone) and then replace. the status bar will be missing at first so do a reboot. if you cant find the statusbar.apk file then there is an explorer out there (root) that allows you to search for it. im not sure if root ex has it but try anyway. remember to find one designed for your device. (or one which screen size matches) or you could status-brick your phone. as always something could go wrong if you play about with it so i take no responsibility and assure you if you follow all instructions...both instructions (XD) correctly then you should have what you want.
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Ok got that so now my only question is where would I find the classic status bar apk and this guide on xda on how to do it
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brokenAndroid93 said:
Ok got that so now my only question is where would I find the classic status bar apk and this guide on xda on how to do it
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i dont know. try download a rom. extract it and find statusbar.apk (rom must be for you phone) try find a rom with that version of android
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lol @ statusbar.apk
You want to look in framework folders for the pngs for the status bar

Adamsville MITM said:
lol @ statusbar.apk
You want to look in framework folders for the pngs for the status bar
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More likely in systemui.apk, located in /system/app...

Well there aren't any roms with that version for my phone. So what would be my next option?
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There's a Retro Android theme for CM7 somewhere. That'll have all the icons to make then hopefully you/someone can help create the theme.
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Thank you

I have that apk. So what your saying is that I need to find someone who can use this apk to make a status bar apk out of it? Could I replace the current status bar apk with the Retro Droid apk?
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Yes. Just find the right file.
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But since its just a theme wouldn't it not be considered part of the system UI?
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Depends on the file your replacing ....
I'm gonna try to make the GB statusbar froyo. Tell you how it went
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With the icons and all? If successful please let me have it lol. Btw I'm replacing SystemUI.apk
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system ui is only icons and out line. example: hold power to get a menu. the icons will be different and maybe the outline a different colour. thats it. the icons also involve check boxes and things. not settings though.
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OK, well the forum for rebel rom 2.1 said that systemui.apk is the status bar.apk for that rom. So if I delete systemui.apk and replace it with retrodroid.apk. will I get my desired goal?
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Why not just try UOT Kitchen?

[Q] X8 - Customisations, Need Help...

Hi
I have two main questions...
1) I wish to modify a custom ROM (for personal use)-to do this I was thinking of 'mixing' apps, for example using apps from other ROMS and putting them into one. So my question is once I am done mixing around with these apps do I repackage the zip using something like 7Zip or do I need another special program?
2) I was thinking of theming some basic apps (changing their background wallpaper), how can I do this (any links)?
I cannot unlock my bootloader, but I don't think I need to anyway, also I am currently on Android 2.3.7 (GDXv029-stock).
Thanks.
P.S.: My PC is Windows 7 x64, incase it helps.

IAmNice said:
The way I think putting apps in roms the fastest way is zip it with 7z. Put apk's in system/app(not all apps will work in system) and then your done. Easy as that
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And then sign it with Sign by enyblock
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Thanks for the replies . But can anyone help me on theming certain apps (e.g. CM7 messaging app etc...)?

[Q] Changing status bar color?

Looking for an app or theme to change my ICS stock status bar icons color to blue or other strong color to be easy to read for old people:crying:
as in pic.
Edit : found : ICS Blue Omega StatusBar and colored Themes, but not liking it, any one can recommend another one ?

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Youll need root perms.
Try the rom Paranoid Android.
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Anthropostar said:
Youll need root perms.
Try the rom Paranoid Android.
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do you mean using a cooked rom!
i found 3 apps so far dont need root or flash, but each 1 of them is missing something

thermax04 said:
do you mean using a cooked rom!
i found 3 apps so far dont need root or flash, but each 1 of them is missing something
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Cooked? Sure if you wanna call it that.
Missing something? Yea permissions
Goodluck.
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Anthropostar said:
Youll need root perms.
Try the rom Paranoid Android.
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I do not know what you mean : rom Paranoid Android!!
is this a cooked rom or what?
all Tried apps are working but I mean missing AM/PM or Signal Bar or not stable.. etc etc

You can do them manually by editing the system UI and changing some settings.. but you need to be rooted for that.. or yes PA is a custom rom which has feature of changing status bar color and icons

nokiamodeln91 said:
You can do them manually by editing the system UI and changing some settings.. but you need to be rooted for that.
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this is sound interesting, iam rooted, so how to do it?

Do you have cwm recovery ? Backup, wipe, flash rom+gapps zips. Reboot.
If u dont have cwm recovery flash a recovery image using odin or heimdall.
Dont know how to do that? Search/google.
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Use a deodexed rom
Flash ultimate jb v5.1
But use philz kernel for that
Peace of a cake
You can also change somethings with rom toolbox pro
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Originally Posted by thermax04
this is sound interesting, iam rooted, so how to do it?
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there is a how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078585
not only the status bar but a lot of things

[Q] Default email widget on Custom Rom(s)

Hey
I am currently on Stock Rom (JB) and I love the custom email widget which shows the Combined Inbox and then you just click it for Individual Email boxes.
Now I want to flash a Custom Rom (Slim) but the email widget doesn't work this way on that (I tried it on i9000 and the click to change doesn't work), is there anyway I can make it behave like default in that?
Or if that's a different widget can I backup it with TB and then restore after flashing the custom Rom? or better still does someone happen to have the apk for it?
Don't say that it's not possible please
Thanks

You can try backing it up and restoring. You should check the apps and themes forum for it for an available MOD. Backing up n restore should work as it isn't an app requiring TW framework if I'm right. No harm in trying...

Have you tried the app store? I'm sure it's there
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howard bamber said:
Have you tried the app store? I'm sure it's there
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Yes I did mate but couldn't find it.
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Look, u open a TW based ROM and open the frameworks folder and search for the email apk and copy it to your phone. It should work.

Changing stock Gingerbread (JW4) icons for stock S3 icons

Hi guys, I was wondering if it would be possible to change the icons from stock gingerbread to the icons of the S3, using something like APK tool or root explorer? Is it just a case of finding the PNG's in the stock firmware, deleting them, then pasting the new S3 PNG's in their place?

try searching for this keyname in search box SGS IV- theme V3.zip its theme for GB full with all u wanted, i only got da zip file and i cant upload it.
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One way of doing this is to either flash in MesoRom or Saurom and then flash in the SIII mod made for those roms.
Or if you don't want to flash in a new rom, Ninjamorph on the Play Store lets you do the same thing- but bear in mind you need te pngs at the right size and everything beforehand, plus everthing is manual.
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