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!
after i install some apps like Andriod tweaker,pimp my rom and ... i notice that radio button and check box are stock andriod version so today i want change them to sony stock one like below screenshot sry for bad English:silly:
you need apk tool for decompile and recompiling
Lets do it:
decopmile framework-res.apk from framwork folder in system and go to:res/drawableand find all of XML that begin with semc_ like semc_bg_new.xml and copy them to other folder in you PC(not in framework-res.apk) so delete semc_ from all xml's(Except:semc_scrubber_x_x_x.xml )and replace them to drawable folder. After recopiling flash them to your phone(XV.XTX.XT)
befor flashing backup your files
press thanks
Behnamrend said:
after i install some apps like Andriod tweaker,pimp my rom and ... i notice that radio button and check box are stock andriod version so today i want change them to sony stock one like below screenshot sry for bad English:silly:
you need apk tool for decompile and recompiling
Lets do it:
decopmile framework-res.apk from framwork folder in system and go to:res/drawableand find all of XML that begin with semc_ like semc_bg_new.xml and copy them to other folder in you PC(not in framework-res.apk) so delete semc_ from all xml's(Except:semc_scrubber_x_x_x.xml )and replace them to drawable folder. before recopiling flash them to your phone(XV.XTX.XT)
After flashing backup your files
press thanks
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Ok, thanks mate.
If you notice remarkable improvements using these tweaks, perharps could you create a new thread to share your experience.
nreuge said:
Ok, thanks mate.
If you notice remarkable improvements using these tweaks, perharps could you create a new thread to share your experience.
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yep.but not this time.LOL
hey guys,
i want to modify my toggle-bar.
but for that lidroid-res.apk is necessary, but it is NOT in /system/framework
i need this file for modding...
any ideas?
My ROM: see signature
JackoMJ
For modding toggle bar is necessary to made some smali and xml edit too, only lidroid apk in framework folder is for nothing. Look here for more info.
somin.n said:
For modding toggle bar is necessary to made some smali and xml edit too, only lidroid apk in framework folder is for nothing. Look here for more info.
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Thx somin, i read the thread and tested it.
And i must confess that i am too silly for that ... :crying:
Yo guys! Here I come up with a brief tutorial for using Apktool Mobile! Let's begin!
Requirements:
1.A rooted device
2.Apktool 4.4 : https://storage.googleapis.com/goog.../code.google.com/apktool/apktool4.4_armhf.zip
3.A deodexed app of your phone.
How to deodex? Watch my video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0sfERSqLgA
4.Root explorer and Busybox
5.Brain.apk
6.Patience.jar
How to setup apktool?
1.) Unzip apktool4.4_armhf.zip using root explorer.
2.) Navigate to sdcard0/speedsoftware/extracted/apktool4.4_armhf/apktool folder and install apktool 4.4
3.) Open apktool app,grant root access. Now goto settings and select apktool version 1.5.2. Come back.
4.) Navigate to storage/sdcard0/speedsoftware/apktool4.4armhf folder.
5.) Long press on apktool folder and select Set as apktool data folder.
6.) Navigate to system/framework
7.) Click on framework-res.apk and select import as framework.
8.) In the same folder find twframework-res.apk(for samsung devices) or mediatek-res.apk, click on it->import as framework
9.) Now navigate to system/app, find systemui.apk->click on it and select
10.) Import as framework.
11.) Done.
How to theme SystemUI?
1.) Using root explorer, create a folder named 'A' in apktool folder.
2.) Copy SystemUI.apk to that folder.
3.) Open apktool app, navigate to that A folder, click on SystemUI.apk and select decompile all. Wait till it gets decompiled.
4.) After it gets decompiled, you will get a folder named SystemUI_src
5.) Now minimize apktool, go to root explorer, navigate to SystemUI_src folder, and do any type of modifications you want.
For example, colour the battery icons using Picsay Pro and save with the original name.
6.) After you are done, open apktool app, click on SystemUI_src folder, recompile. Wait till it gets recompiled. Now you will get an app named SystemUI_src.apk. That's your modded apk.
How to Sign SystemUI/Any System app?
1.) Using root explorer, goto A folder, and extract SystemUI.apk and SystemUI_src.apk one by one.
2.) Now navigate to sdcard0/speedsoftware/extracted/SystemUI folder.
3.) Copy Androimanifest.xml and Meta-inf folder from there. Press back and open SystemUI_src folder. Paste those two files there. Click replace when you see the popup.
4.) Come back. Long press on SystemUI_src folder and select zip this folder. Then select goto zip once its finished. Rename the SystemUI_src.zip to SystemUI.apk.
5.) Done. Now you can your push own modified UI to system/app!
Good luck!
Regards,
Aniruddha B.Pathak.
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU!! :laugh:
Thanks to @Ibuprophen for providing me the updated link to apktool.
Nice guide
KeeP it up ..
Thanks for the guide ...... I have apk tool 4.6 can i use it in same way???
arun.negi004 said:
KeeP it up ..
Thanks for the guide ...... I have apk tool 4.6 can i use it in same way???
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Thanks for the compliment
Of course you can but I personally recommend 4.4 as it has more options is quite faster
Still go ahead with 4.6 :angel:
Ok thanks BRO
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Thanks for the compliment
Of course you can but I personally recommend 4.4 as it has more options is quite faster
Still go ahead with 4.6 :angel:
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Ok i also have 4.4 version :3
But why this step secting apk tool version 1.5.2
Ahh...thats for smali
Apktool when set to 2.0 gives errors sometimes while recompiling if you edit smali files hence, set it to 1.5.2 so that you won't face any problem
Thanks...
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Apktool when set to 2.0 gives errors sometimes while recompiling if you edit smali files hence, set it to 1.5.2 so that you won't face any problem
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Ok thanks BRO for help..
I m getting this error while recompiling system ui..
[Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:164)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:183)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:160)
... 4 more
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Does it needs system deodexed?
Follow the guide again
Setup apktool again, then follow the guide carefully
Hi! I'm on a rooted kk tablet running ApkTool mobile v5.
Is this version stable and bugfree? or should I install an older one (e.g. v4.4)
An other question,what should I do to have a signed and/or working app after:
Decompiling>>Adding files>> ??
Because when I add files to the apk and try to compile, errors, errors,...errors!!
Older version would work faster
Wolf Tatoo said:
Hi! I'm on a rooted kk tablet running ApkTool mobile v5.
Is this version stable and bugfree? or should I install an older one (e.g. v4.4)
An other question,what should I do to have a signed and/or working app after:
Decompiling>>Adding files>> ??
Because when I add files to the apk and try to compile, errors, errors,...errors!!
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1. I would recommend older version of apktool as it would work faster on your tab.
2. Install busybox if its not already installed.
3. If you are replacing a png, then keep in mind that you must replace those pngs with "SAME NAME" as they were before in the SystemUI.
4. Donot touch .9.pngs if you don't know how to play with them.
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
1. I would recommend older version of apktool as it would work faster on your tab.
2. Install busybox if its not already installed.
3. If you are replacing a png, then keep in mind that you must replace those pngs with "SAME NAME" as they were before in the SystemUI.
4. Donot touch .9.pngs if you don't know how to play with them.
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Thanks for replying.
I already know how to replace pngs inside an apk,and I know that .9.PNG are not. png. But what I can't do is to successfully compile and sign the app after adding-not just replacing-new files to the existing ones inside_let's say package/res/drawable_apk.
Umm...if you want to ADD pngs, then you need to make some changes in xmls, otherwise it won't recompile
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Umm...if you want to ADD pngs, then you need to make some changes in xmls, otherwise it won't recompile
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Yes I know, but which ones should I modify?
How about editing xml's using phone, what tool to use?
ApkTool v4.8 Mod (Professional)
by Stewe, full creds to him
Mod Info:
♣ Added ApkTool v2.0.0 RC4.
♣ Added Smali/Baksmali v2.0.5.
♣ Added New Icons.
♣ Apk + Data.
http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/mVx5n21p/file.html
Wolf Tatoo said:
Yes I know, but which ones should I modify?
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Search around XDA for the guides, you may find one
Notepad++
datsoy said:
How about editing xml's using phone, what tool to use?
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I use Notepad++, which is a great tool
Link: https://code.google.com/p/openintents/downloads/detail?name=Notepad-1.4.0.7.apk
Thanks for sharing
berryman13 said:
ApkTool v4.8 Mod (Professional)
by Stewe, full creds to him
Mod Info:
Added ApkTool v2.0.0 RC4.
Added Smali/Baksmali v2.0.5.
Added New Icons.
Apk + Data.
http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/mVx5n21p/file.html
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Thanks for sharing it sir but I personally has used all versions of apktool, from 4.1 to 5.0 and I find 4.4 more useful
Still, thanks for sharing the link, again
Are there any tutorials on how to change the status bar icons (sounds, vibrate, wifi,signal)?
Thanks in advance!
Should I make one?
kushpancake said:
Are there any tutorials on how to change the status bar icons (sounds, vibrate, wifi,signal)?
Thanks in advance!
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Should I make a guide on it? Or should I tell you here?
Hi friends I want to share my new work
Yes its xperia switch animation for 4.0+
After searching in xperia framework after lots of errors in xmls and changing codes hex color values im finally able to port this mod so let's begin
Tools you need
Your framework-res.apk
Apktool
Text editor
My resource file
1) Decompile your framework
2) replace and merge my resources in your framework
3)recompile your framework
Download
http://www89.zippyshare.com/v/VCxIcTIP/file.html
Screenshots
http://imgur.com/TAxujjR
http://imgur.com/FQaIoXf
http://imgur.com/BYKFVmT
http://imgur.com/uqaITFW
Credits
Google
Sony
Apktool for android
Jota+
Axel
And me @akashpillai
Don't forget to hit thanks button
akashpillai said:
Hi friends I want to share my new work
Yes its xperia switch animation for 4.0+
After searching in xperia framework after lots of errors in xmls and changing codes hex color values im finally able to port this mod so let's begin
Tools you need
Your framework-res.apk
Apktool
Text editor
My resource file
1) Decompile your framework
2) replace and merge my resources in your framework
3)recompile your framework
Download
http://www89.zippyshare.com/v/VCxIcTIP/file.html
Screenshots
http://imgur.com/TAxujjR
http://imgur.com/FQaIoXf
http://imgur.com/BYKFVmT
http://imgur.com/uqaITFW
Credits
Google
Sony
Apktool for android
Jota+
Axel
And me @akashpillai
Don't forget to hit thanks button
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where is the ss sir ?
eboybasit said:
where is the ss sir ?
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See post again you can find it easily They are imgur links