[ROM][MAY12][Ver2] SIMPLE IS PERFECT: XPERiA V LiTE JB 4.3 .210 Stock Based: Fully Debloated, Fully Functional
WELCOME TO THE FIRST RELEASE of XPERiA V LiTE
SIMPLE IS PERFECT
Fully debloated, Fully functional Stock ROM
Based on "Stock 9.2.A.1.210 official deodex-root&cwm_v1●RELEASED●(11/04)" by steveboss and sk-cz Team. Thank you very much for letting me use your work!!!!
The idea is simple yet unique for xperia V: create a thin, fast, battery saving Stock Based ROM which the user can modify to his own taste. Almost a year ago REVELATION HD was a similar ROM but lacked further support due to the developer turning berserk. On a long biketrip I enjoyed the ease and quickness of a fully functional debloated ROM. Afterwards I spent weeks manually debloating JB 4.3 till i found out which apps you needed to keep for keeping a fully functional SMART phone...
This ROM is not pretty and shiny but thin and smooth. It does what it is supposed to do with minimal ressource consumption. You can mod it (e.g. with xposed or similar) or just enjoy the simplicity. You can install whatever app you maybe missing...
Features:
- Based on Stock 9.2.A.1.210 official deodex-root&cwm_v1●RELEASED●(11/04)
- rooted, included SuperSU
- included philz Touch recovery
- some tweaks to init_d
- spent countless days of trial and error removing bloatware and apps
- also removed about 20 mb of wallpapers - come on use some own nice pictures
- came down to about 370MB ROM
- app to SD and titanium backup included
- also included all apps needed for google integration, framework, playstore etc.
- use titanium backup to deactivate/remove if you dont need them, for me this belongs to an android SMART phone...
DOWNLOAD
ADDED: look HERE for MY GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER INCLUDING V1a (not recommended) v2 flashable zip and Backupversion (recommended) AND all original APKs from stock .210 JB Version
v2 REV 22.04.2014 CWM NANDROID BACKUP TESTED & RECOMMENDED!!!<=== preinstalled ES File Explorer, Gallery ICS, Xposed Framework with Gravity Box and some Tweaks to UI
uploaded.to
gdrive
v2 REV 22.04.2014 debloated, basic flashable ZIP ROM FLASHABLE ZIP
google drive mirror
uploaded.to mirror
v1a REV 17.04.2014 CWM NANDROID BACKUP TESTED & RECOMMENDED!!!<=== preinstalled ES File Explorer, Gallery ICS, Xposed Framework with Gravity Box and some Tweaks to UI
uploaded.to mirror
google drive mirror
v1a REV 17.04.2014 debloated, basic flashable ZIP ROM FLASHABLE ZIP
google drive mirror
uploaded.to mirror
v1 REV 17.04.2014 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5QN7px7CmYnZ0l2aF9zZVUycjg/edit?usp=sharing
Installation
I take NO responsibility of whatsoever may happen to you or your phone! BE SURE TO MAKE AT LEAST 2 (TWO) NANDROID/CWM BACKUPS BEFORE FLASHING. (as one may fail without notice). Also use Titanium Backup if possible!!!
Important:
There are 2 versions of this ROM one is the flashable ZIP with the very basic version of the ROM. The other one is modified with preinstalled xposed framework, gravity box with tweaks for UI and settings (e.g. datameter in notification bar etc., advanced power menu etc.). Also has Gallery ICS (with Android Sphere CAM) and ES Fileexplorer preinstalled.
I believe backup version of this ROM is the one most people should use. If they want to do all the modding work themselves or those who dont want xposed framework installed they should use the flashable ZIP...
Installation of basic flashable ZIP unlocked bootloader:
- Download flashable zip
- reboot into CWM
- do a full wipe
- choose and install zip
- reboot, first reboot will take longer and phone will automatically restart once!
- for locked bootloader and more information click here
If you cant connect to the internet please google and add your carriers APN data in the "Access Point Names" option located in the "mobile networks" settings...
Installation of enhanced NANDROID Backup using CWM:
- Download and unpack (!!!) "BACKUP_XPERiA_V_LiTE_V1a_17042014_by_doenen.rar"
- Copy folder "BACKUP_XPERiA_V_LiTE_V1a_17042014_by_doenen" to /sdcard1/clockwordmod/backup/.
- reboot your phone to CWM, select back and restore, restore from sdcard1, choose "BACKUP_XPERiA_V_LiTE_V1a_17042014_by_doenen"
- wait for backup to finish, reboot.
- try to turn off cwm verification if you receive error.
If you cant connect to the internet please google and add your carriers APN data in the "Access Point Names" option located in the "mobile networks" settings...
Bugs:
- none anymore - hopefully
Recommendations and ToDo:
I would like to recommend everyone to use the Backup version or install xposed framework for xperia and use gravity box to modify your UI and shutdown menu (e.g. screenshot, boot recovery etc.) and use bootmanager and maybe android tuner to tweak the system if you know what your doing. If you do not use Gravity Box you will lack a lot of useful features... In further releases i would like to integrate xposed framework in the ROM.
:fingers-crossed:****CHANGELOG V2****:fingers-crossed:
Removed and tested:
XperiaLockScreen.apk
MusicFX.apk
RecentCallsWidget.apk
deleted all "overlays"
---> ROM is now about 370MB...
Restored:
- GPS (Qualcomm Location provider 1.0 and Fused Location)
- Setup Helper (seems like its needed for many things, e.g. automatic APN setting, GPS initiation)
Under investigation (maybe removed next in “release v3”):
- Soundpicker.apk
- SoundEnhancement.apk
- SoundRecorder.apk
- Phonesky.apk (?)
Other:
- I kept Titanium backup and ES Fileexplorer – for those who want to can easily uninstall those and use Android Tuner which is (by all its complexicity) certainly the superior tool but only in the pro version.
- Updated to newest xposed and gravity box
- as requested: changed notification bar height (can be changed manually in gravity box)
- SwiqiSettings.apk cannot be removed because that makes videos stutter (probably has something to do with bravia 2 engine)
Requested removal of sounds, ringtones etc. didn’t make any sense to me. As far as I am concerned this ROM is not about the smalled download size but about battery life, speed and RAM usage while keeping maximum functionality. There is no point in deleting these sounds. Although I never use them, maybe some people like them. Same with stamina mode btw, this is an essential and acutally really practical part of a sony smartphone.
I didn’t mod any home.apk for call recording or whatsoever. This maybe done in a later stage of the ROM but can also be done by the user since the ROM is rooted anyways. First I would like to have a fully working, stable release that is high priority... Then…maybe…we can start with the cookies!
If someone would like to... (thanks to carminedev) :
- bring back bravia engine 2 ** this is the link (just flash the zip file in recovery don't waste time to follow the guide steps ) : bravia engine 2 & music info
- install stock and updated Sony apps like album**, movies** and wolkman this is the link : Media + Camera addons
- install THE STOCK RADIO FM this is the link : FM Radio app working without headset
- use Sony trackID download it from GooglePlay....
** these aps use the sony bravia engine ... I suggest also to "install ICS Gallery {...tested or others}" to enable the wallpaper modify/setting directly from Sony Album Gallery app...
:good::good::good::good: have fun with the rom and pls report back! :good::good::good:
XDA:DevDB Information
XPERiA V LiTE by doenen, ROM for the Sony Xperia V
Contributors
doenen, steveboss, peetr_
Based On: Stock 9.2.A.1.210 official deodex-root&cwm_v1●RELEASED●(11/04)
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Stable Version: v1
Created 2014-04-17
Last Updated 2014-05-11
This is the full list of apps included in the stock ROM:
259 objects, 438 Megabytes
AnonymousData.apk
ApplicationsProvider.apk
ArtFilterCamera.apk
atfwd.apk
AudioEffectService.apk
Backup-Restore.apk
Backup-wizard.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
BlackTheme.apk
BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk
BlueTheme.apk
Bluetooth.apk
BluetoothExt.apk
Books.apk
bootinfo.apk
Browser.apk
BrowserProviderProxy.apk
Calculator.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
CameraAddonPermission.apk
CameraCommon.apk
CameraCommonPermission.apk
CameraExtensionPermission.apk
CarHome.apk
CdfInfoAccessor.apk
CertInstaller.apk
ClockWidgets.apk
com.estrongs.android.pop.apk
com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup.apk
com.qualcomm.location.apk
com.qualcomm.services.location.apk
ConfigUpdater.apk
Conversations.apk
CosmicFlow.apk
CredentialManagerService.apk
CustomizedSettings.apk
DefaultCapabilities.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
device-monitor.apk
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProviderUi.apk
DrmDialogs.apk
DrmProvider.apk
EnchantedForest.apk
enhancedusbux.apk
EventStream.apk
EventStreamPluginFacebook.apk
EventStreamPluginTwitter.apk
Exchange2.apk
ExternalKeyboardJP.apk
facebook.apk
FaceLock.apk
fast-dormancy-wakeup.apk
FBCalendarSync.apk
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
FBMusicLike.apk
FusedLocation.apk
Galaxy4.apk
GenericApplicationInstaller.apk
GenieWidget.apk
gmail-reader-service.apk
Gmail2.apk
GMS_Maps.apk
GmsCore.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleDrive.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk
GoogleOneTimeInitializer.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
GpsSatellitesNotification.apk
GreenTheme.apk
Hangouts.apk
helpapp.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
Home.apk
HotspotAdvancedSetting.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
IddAgent.apk
Initial-boot-setup.apk
InputDevices.apk
JapaneseIME.apk
KeyChain.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
livewaremanager.apk
LocalContacts.apk
LocationBasedWifi.apk
Magazines.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MediaProvider.apk
MediaUploader.apk
MemcardTransportService.apk
MusicFX.apk
MusicWidget.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
Nfc.apk
NoiseField.apk
NoteWidget.apk
OemCryptoReceiver.apk
OMAClientProvisioning.apk
OmaDownload.apk
OmaV1AgentDownloadServices.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
OnOffTools.apk
OrangeTheme.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
Phonebook.apk
Phonesky.apk
PhotoSlideshow.apk
PhotoWidget.apk
PicoTts.apk
PinkTheme.apk
PlayGames.apk
PlusOne.apk
PMSservice.apk
PMSserviceTriggerimei.apk
POBoxSknMono.apk
POBoxSknPink.apk
POBoxSknSelector.apk
POBoxSknWood.apk
PostViewer.apk
PrivInit.apk
Protips.apk
PSCertifiedSettings.apk
PurpleTheme.apk
qcsemcservice.apk
Radio3.apk
ReadyToRun.apk
RecentCallsWidget.apk
RemoteControlService.apk
retaildemo.apk
SecureClockJava.apk
SemcAlbum.apk
SemcCalendar.apk
SemcCamera3D.apk
SemcCameraUI.apk
SemcClock.apk
SemcCnapProvider.apk
SemcContactsProvider.apk
SemcCrashMonitor.apk
SemcDlna.apk
SemcEmail.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
SemcMetadataCleanup.apk
SemcMusic.apk
SemcMusicVisualizer.apk
SemcNotes.apk
SemcPhone.apk
SemcPhotoEditor.apk
SemcPowerSaveModule.apk
SemcSettings.apk
SEMCSetupWizard.apk
SemcStorageChecker.apk
SemcTelephonyProvider.apk
SemcTvLauncher.apk
SemcTvOut.apk
SemcUnplugChargerReminder.apk
SemcVideo.apk
SemcWarrantyTime.apk
ServiceMenu.apk
Settings.apk
SettingsProvider.apk
ShareApplication.apk
SharedStorageBackup.apk
Shell.apk
ShutDownAnimation.apk
SimContacts.apk
SimlockUnlockApp.apk
skin-core.apk
Skin1.apk
SmallApp-Calculator.apk
SmallApp-Notes.apk
SmallApp-Recorder.apk
SmallApp-Timer.apk
SmallAppManagerService.apk
SmallAppsLauncher.apk
SmallAppWidget.apk
SmartcardService.apk
SmartSearch.apk
SocialEngineCore.apk
SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk
SocialEngineFacebookShareFrwkPlugin.apk
SocialEngineFlickrPlugin.apk
SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk
SocialEnginePlaymemoriesPlugin.apk
SocialEngineTwitterShareFrwkPlugin.apk
SocialPane-Apps.apk
SocialPane-FeedWidget.apk
SocialPane-FriendsWidget.apk
SocialPane-StatusWidget.apk
SomcConnectivityCenter.apk
SomcMusicSlideshow.apk
SomcPhotoAnalyzer.apk
SomcPlayAnywhere.apk
SOMCTwitterAccount.apk
SomcWifiDisplay.apk
SomcXperiaLink.apk
sonyqriocitymusic.apk
SonySCV.apk
sonyselect.apk
sonyselectdata.apk
SonySelectWidget.apk
Sound-Picker.apk
SoundEnhancement.apk
SoundLevelAlert.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
Stk.apk
Street.apk
SuperStamina.apk
Superuser.apk
SwiqiSettingsService.apk
SystemUI.apk
Tag.apk
trackid.apk
talkback.apk
TetherEntitlementCheck.apk
textinput-chn.apk
textinput-tng.apk
theme-manager.apk
TimescapeSpline.apk
TimeService.apk
TopContactsWidget.apk
TwitterPostViewer.apk
UnsupportedHeadsetNotifier.apk
UpdateCenter.apk
usb-mtp-backup-transport.apk
usb-mtp-marlin-wrapper.apk
usb-mtp-update-wrapper.apk
usb-mtp-vendor-extension-service.apk
usbotg.apk
UsbTransportService.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
Velvet.apk
VideoEditorGoogle.apk
Videos.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VoiceDialer.apk
VoiceSearchStub.apk
VpnDialogs.apk
WallpaperPicker.apk
WapPush.apk
WAPPushManager.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WfdService.apk
WikipediaPlugin.apk
WorldClockWidget.apk
XperiaLockScreen.apk
YouTube.apk
YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk
YouTubePlugin.apk
This is what i have kept:
66 objects, 110 Megabytes
ArtFilterCamera.apk
atfwd.apk
AudioEffectService.apk
Bluetooth.apk
bootinfo.apk
Calculator.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
CameraAddonPermission.apk
CameraCommon.apk
CameraCommonPermission.apk
CameraExtensionPermission.apk
com.qualcomm.location.apk
Conversations.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
device-monitor.apk
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProviderUi.apk
enhancedusbux.apk
GenericApplicationInstaller.apk
GmsCore.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GoogleOneTimeInitializer.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Home.apk
LocalContacts.apk
MediaProvider.apk
MusicFX.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
Nfc.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
Phonebook.apk
Phonesky.apk
PrivInit.apk
RecentCallsWidget.apk
SemcCalendar.apk
SemcCamera3D.apk
SemcCameraUI.apk
SemcClock.apk
SemcContactsProvider.apk
SemcPhone.apk
SemcPowerSaveModule.apk
SemcSettings.apk
SemcTelephonyProvider.apk
Settings.apk
SettingsProvider.apk
SimContacts.apk
SimlockUnlockApp.apk
SomcWifiDisplay.apk
Sound-Picker.apk
SoundEnhancement.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
Stk.apk
SuperStamina.apk
Superuser.apk
SwiqiSettingsService.apk
SystemUI.apk
textinput-tng.apk
TimeService.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
XperiaLockScreen.apk
Added: Titanium Backup and App2SD
The following smartphone features work fully:
- sony camera (including panorama and effects)
- wifi, bluetooth, usb tethering
- usb mass storage and mtp
- phone speaker
- headset support
- google framework, syncing accounts, contacts, calendar etc.
- stamina mode
- location services
- SMS, Phone etc.
- calculator
- download manager
For the following you will need to install programs (ill suggest my favorite as well):
- Email (K9mail)
- Browser (Opera Beta)
- Gallery (I use gallery ICS but there are various alternatives)
- Videoplayer (included e.g. in gallery ics)
- i recommend you also delete XPERIA keyboard and use e.g. SWiFT Key
This is the first release. Please help me make this work perfectly. Please report bugs.
Battery Time and Speed greatly depend on what Apps YOU use and install. Freezing them when not in use does not always work, Facebook (katana) e.g. eats your battery even when frozen! Use ROM Toolbox or Android Tuner (advanced) to modify your CPU settings. E.g. change govenor to ondemand and limit to 384Mhz when screen is turned off ---> Maximum battery. I am happy for any contributions and tips from your side!
***RESERVED***
Way to go!
Could there be an odexed version, too?
There is really too much junk on the stock roms.
any solution for noise lawnmower when recording a video?
You did some serious deleting Im alway like clean and fast roms.
You can remove stamina mode also, it wont work anyway!
:good::good:
Thanks for this new contribution to our modded roms.
I will give it a try later, but was wondering if anyone is already using it and can say if the battery consumption is better and if it really is smooth and stable.
Thanks ahead
:good:
hey!
I have added the list of removed files. The ROM is working fine however i encountered one problem when testing it out this morning.
(yesterday night was way tooooooooooo late)
The Home button just wont work! I have no clue what is the problem, but this is odd! Everything else works fine, back button and recent apps - no problem there.
I have taken down the download link and will put it back up once i fixed it! If you have any suggestions - feel free! :victory:
Look forward to it!
This would be awesome! (if the Home button is fixed )
PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED
Please read the instructions and notes carefully, download from the given links and respond back! looking forward to your feedback!
doenen
hey pal, did you remove the TimeScape. i absolutely hate that. in rooted 4.1.2, they can be easily disabled/removed. now in rooted 4.3, some of the plugin cannot be disabled/removed.
squillaciukm said:
hey pal, did you remove the TimeScape. i absolutely hate that. in rooted 4.1.2, they can be easily disabled/removed. now in rooted 4.3, some of the plugin cannot be disabled/removed.
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Hey! There is absolutely NO timescape or any other social media integration left! try it...
Very good ROM!
Its almost like CM, but with sony interface
In next build wish list:
Stamina mode wont work anyway, this also can removed. (gravity box "smart radio" is way better.)
Navibar height 30-32pix.Its enough.
Downloads.apk ......we have es file explorer anyway so we dont need extra app for downloads.
System/audio folder can be cleaned.
System/vendor/overlay can be cleaned
System/tts can be cleaned
Etc....i think about 40-50Mb more clean space is real.
taaviu said:
Very good ROM!
Its almost like CM, but with sony interface
In next build wish list:
Stamina mode wont work anyway, this also can removed. (gravity box "smart radio" is way better.)
Navibar height 30-32pix.Its enough.
Downloads.apk ......we have es file explorer anyway so we dont need extra app for downloads.
System/audio folder can be cleaned.
System/vendor/overlay can be cleaned
System/tts can be cleaned
Etc....i think about 40-50Mb more clean space is real.
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thank for your feedback as i am planing to do some further work on this ROM it is very important to receiver feedback.
one of the goals was actually to get as close to CM as possible concerning ROM-Size and Feel.
Please tell me why stamina wont work? i tried it before and thought it did. or is this you general opinion about sony stamina mode? however i agree that gravity box smart radio is very good.
Navbar height will be changed with gravity box, thanks for your feedback!
Downloads.apk will be deleted in next release you are right about ES Explorer
System/audio folder can be cleaned.
System/vendor/overlay can be cleaned
System/tts can be cleaned
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I will have a look into it, good idea!
doenen said:
thank for your feedback as i am planing to do some further work on this ROM it is very important to receiver feedback.
one of the goals was actually to get as close to CM as possible concerning ROM-Size and Feel.
Please tell me why stamina wont work? i tried it before and thought it did. or is this you general opinion about sony stamina mode? however i agree that gravity box smart radio is very good.
Navbar height will be changed with gravity box, thanks for your feedback!
Downloads.apk will be deleted in next release you are right about ES Explorer
I will have a look into it, good idea!
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About stamina mode-well, i think i dont know how to use it or its not working that way what i want. If im switching stamina mode on-data will remain connected. In screen off mode. So its pointless. But maybe i dont know how to use it right way.
For gallery i can recommend "quicpic" Its way better, and more cutomizable.
Got problems with titanium backup. Titanium didnt find my backup folder.(actualy it did find, but somewhy i cant restore my apps) Because you had there filter "gallery" Thats my fail, didnt see that. No bug after 3-4 hours use.
Awesome battery life!!!
So keep this ROM work in progress! For now its closest look to CM, with sony interface and i know people like it. :good::good:
I think some apps only work with downloads.apk
For example when u download a module from xposed or Xposed Instagram Downloader only works with downloads.apk
Aria.A97 said:
I think some apps only work with downloads.apk
For example when u download a module from xposed or Xposed Instagram Downloader only works with downloads.apk
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Tested, xposed working without download.apk fine, also chrome download, instagram, facebook, firefox browser. They all can work without download.apk.
taaviu said:
Tested, xposed working without download.apk fine, also chrome download, instagram, facebook, firefox browser. They all can work without download.apk.
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Did u tested if that xposed module "instagram downloader" works without downloads.apk or not? Last time I was just getting FCs
Aria.A97 said:
Did u tested if that xposed module "instagram downloader" works without downloads.apk or not? Last time I was just getting FCs
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Yes. Its working fine. I removed download.apk and i can and i downloaded and installed instagram downloader module.
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Hello all, as I am not always available to update this app, I have decided to release a DIY tut so you guys can mod it yourself
Also from this, I hope it will give you guys some idea how to apply these mods to other apps
We shall begin
============
What is needed:
1. APK Tool or APK MultiTool or anything which you can decompile, compile and sign the apk
( Personally I use APK MultiTool and I am going to use that as an example throughout the whole TUT )
2. Java installed on your com to run APK MultiTool
3. Notepad+ or any similar code editing programs
4. Time and patience
Procedure:
1. Firstly, you are going to have to download Twitter apk of course
You can get the APK from PlayStore or apkmirror.com
2. Decompile it using APK MultiTool. Please refer to guides on how to do so if you dont know how
3. Now everything will be decompiled into a folder.
4. First thing we will mod AndroidManifest.xml
#RemovingPermissions
5. Delete the lines of permissions you dont want, eg
Code:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS"/>
6. Save the file
#Changing launcher icon
7. Now we will be changing the launcher icon of Twitter
- Usually you can find out what is the file of the icon by looking into the AndroidManifest.xml
Code:
android:icon="@drawable/[COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]ic_launcher_twitter[/COLOR]"
8. So for Twitter, we will be going to the drawables folder in res and find for ic_launcher_twitter
- Drawables folder can be drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi/xhdpi/xxhdpi and so on
- ldpi, mdpi, hdpi, xhdpi, tvdpi are all screen "size". U will notice the icons in ldpi are smaller while the icons in xhdpi are bigger
- From here you also can theme other icon according to your preference
9. I have uploaded an attachment which consist of TwitterMod Teal launcher icon.
#Changing statusbar color ( For Lollipop )
10. We will create a values-v21 folder in res
- We create this folder so that only Lollipop roms will read this. Learn more here
- If values-v21 folder already exist, skip to next section
11. From the values folder, copy styles.xml to values-v21 folder
12. Now open up styles.xml in values-v21 and search for the base theme ( Hit ctrl+f on your keyboard )
- The base theme for that app usually can be found at AndroidManifest.xml also at
Code:
android:theme="@style/Theme"
- For some apps there is an exeption and may not always work with this base theme
- So improvise yourself and find the second nearest theme in styles.xml
- For Twitter, the base theme somehow is ThemeBase
13. So in styles.xml of Twitter, the base theme should look like this :
Code:
<style name="[COLOR="YellowGreen"]ThemeBase[/COLOR]" parent="@android:style/[COLOR="Red"]Theme.Material.Light[/COLOR]">
- The words in red may vary from different apps
- Please note that Theme.Material.Light is only applicable to v21 folders
- If you see Theme.Holo or something like that in v21 folder, feel free to change it too Theme.Material.Light
- Learn more here
14. Now at that base theme section, add this code
- This will be the color of your status bar, navigation bar and recent app panel app color
- Change the RED code to any color you want. I have some reference for you down there
Code:
<item name="android:statusBarColor">#[COLOR="red"]ffffffff[/COLOR]</item>
<item name="android:navigationBarColor">#[COLOR="red"]ff000000[/COLOR]</item>
<item name="android:colorPrimary">#ff123456</item>
[U]Color Code[/U]
Black - FF000000
White - FFFFFFFF
Teal - FF009688
[URL="https://www.google.com/design/spec/style/color.html#color-color-palette"]More colors[/URL]
15. Save the file
#Make the app fun ( You can skip this if you want )
16. Now open up strings.xml in values folder
17. Change what you want accordingly with some common sense
18. Now we will add some credits to yourself and maybe me?? :cyclops:
19. Goto xml folder and open up preference.xml
20. Add this line here
Code:
<PreferenceScreen android:title="@string/[COLOR="SeaGreen"]twittermod_title[/COLOR]" android:key="about" android:summary="@string/[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]twittermod[/COLOR]" android:order="1004" />
</PreferenceScreen>
21. Open strings.xml and add this code anywhere
Code:
<string name="[COLOR="SeaGreen"]twittermod_title[/COLOR]">[COLOR="Red"]BLABLA[/COLOR]</string>
<string name="[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]twittermod[/COLOR]">[COLOR="red"]BLABLA[/COLOR] </string>
22. Save it
#Finally
23. Now everything is done, compile and sign the app using APKMultiTool or whatever
24. If their is an error compilling, check what it is and post here for help
- I will do my best to reply in a short time
25. Install it and feel proud of yourself.
26. Fail and errors will exist and always, you can come here for help
I might have missed out something so it would be great if someone point it out
Next ( probably ) there will be a tut for KitKat translucent statusbar and for Facebook and Instagram
Thanks to :
Twitter for their apk
Google for their codes
reserved 1
mine also
thank you very much
MY OWN GUIDE:
-----HOW TO INSTALL AND APPLY FULL THEMES-----
-Download any theme you want from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...e-samsung-stock-s6-themes-collection-t3080847
-Extract all overlays inside the package file
-Delete overlay with last name ".touchwiz.apk" or ".common.touchwiz.apk"
-Now decompile overlay with last name ".common.apk" or ".common.common.apk" using apktool
-Download new Androidmanifest.xml from here:
https://mega.nz/#!xQoTmbTK!sBeV5nZS9U9wVoSO-CQ2kxhQ1SJdklgNOmvlX5Jcg0Y
-Replace old Androidmanifest.xml with the new one
-Recompile and sign apk
Applying Theme
-Copy extracted overlays to system/vendor/overlay, including the modded .common.apk, set correct permissions
Warning: ( do not include .touchwiz.apk and also the original .common.apk )
-Now, navigate to data/system/, find and delete packages.xml and packages.xml.mbak
-Reboot
-Enjoy Theme
NOTE: ONLY WALLPAPER AND APP ICON COULDN'T BE APPLIED
Credits to MYSELF for the guide
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Azhero said:
MY OWN GUIDE:
-----HOW TO INSTALL AND APPLY FULL THEMES-----
-Download any theme you want from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...e-samsung-stock-s6-themes-collection-t3080847
-Extract all overlays inside the package file
-Delete overlay with last name ".touchwiz.apk" or ".common.touchwiz.apk"
-Now decompile overlay with last name ".common.apk" or ".common.common.apk" using apktool
-Download new Androidmanifest.xml from here:
https://mega.nz/#!xQoTmbTK!sBeV5nZS9U9wVoSO-CQ2kxhQ1SJdklgNOmvlX5Jcg0Y
-Replace old Androidmanifest.xml with the new one
-Recompile and sign apk
Applying Theme
-Copy extracted overlays to system/vendor/overlay, including the modded .common.apk, set correct permissions
Warning: ( do not include .touchwiz.apk and also the original .common.apk )
-Now, navigate to data/system/, find and delete packages.xml and packages.xml.mbak
-Reboot
-Enjoy Theme
NOTE: ONLY WALLPAPER AND APP ICON COULDN'T BE APPLIED
Credits to MYSELF for the guide
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Thanks for the great guide, I perfectly follow the guide for material dark theme but there are some problems in the settings, contacts, messages and clock background. they dont have the dark background appearance. Help me out on this one, I've always wanted a dark UI. When you have a free time try to see if you can fix it.
futuristicsam said:
Thanks for the great guide, I perfectly follow the guide for material dark theme but there are some problems in the settings, contacts, messages and clock background. they dont have the dark background appearance. Help me out on this one, I've always wanted a dark UI. When you have a free time try to see if you can fix it.
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delete useless overlays, i mean overlay for non-existent system apps. .
did u include this? com.cambunch.MaterialDark.apk . .delete it
if it's still doesn't work
delete resource-cache folder and packages.xml and .mbak in data partition
reboot
TWRP FLASHABLE
TESTED AND WORKING ON J200GU APE1, APD2 Firmware
INSTALL SYSTEM-WIDE THEME
1. DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE FOLLOWING FLASHABLE ZIPs VIA TWRP RECOVERY:
--- Needed Themable Apps ---
https://mega.nz/#!RVpDwC4I!wR10NziWhbNcjFbc6BeTrfuJauiWwPi_F3zMVoAeUm0
UPDATE: Fixed Keyboard amd Widget, just flash
https://mega.nz/#!xBh3XRrb!9-Uyq8B6Ul0gvbILe2B6asaEJoY7ngo9ujhQKGpWUVs
--- Material Black Full Theme ---
https://mega.nz/#!tZpUkb5A!vpjCZBaHHl-y7a7c2luugto2eBY5se4RNPQE8AHhsmY
2. SYSTEM-WIDE APP ICON THEME:
(NOTE: These are modified theme store themes)
--- Material Black
https://mega.nz/#!AIZDRBRL!wnMAigX2DTGlheMIZKRauJAuUPyH76Lg5DA-bvrowfQ
--- Rode Black
https://mega.nz/#!ZAASDJja!q9ayLZ7-0Pghsg063KGK-_Rdsk35g69vRqWOcrVuwcg
- Install Normally
- To apply, long press homescreen. .tap themes
@futuristicsam, can you download Material Black Theme by Cambunch and also Grace UX Black from Theme Store on your Galaxy J7 and upload it for me? I'm porting these themes to J2. . .thanks
You can send me many more dark themes, I want to port it to J2
Does it work on j200g?
Please give the full version of MaterialBlack.apk
For j2.
Abir.Rugal said:
Please give the full version of MaterialBlack.apk
For j2.
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Just flash the zip bro
JZ™ said:
Just flash the zip bro
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I told about SYSTEM-WIDE APP ICON THEME (Material Balck.Apk and Rode black.apk).That can apply by Touchwiz.But After i apply the theme, ,It automatically unapply after few minutes.But i dont know why ..I Applied the theme and stop that before it again unapply.And then i i apply that again And then it apply permanently.This solved my problem.
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Azhero said:
MY OWN GUIDE:
-----HOW TO INSTALL AND APPLY FULL THEMES-----
-Download any theme you want from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...e-samsung-stock-s6-themes-collection-t3080847
-Extract all overlays inside the package file
-Delete overlay with last name ".touchwiz.apk" or ".common.touchwiz.apk"
-Now decompile overlay with last name ".common.apk" or ".common.common.apk" using apktool
-Download new Androidmanifest.xml from here:
https://mega.nz/#!xQoTmbTK!sBeV5nZS9U9wVoSO-CQ2kxhQ1SJdklgNOmvlX5Jcg0Y
-Replace old Androidmanifest.xml with the new one
-Recompile and sign apk
Applying Theme
-Copy extracted overlays to system/vendor/overlay, including the modded .common.apk, set correct permissions
Warning: ( do not include .touchwiz.apk and also the original .common.apk )
-Now, navigate to data/system/, find and delete packages.xml and packages.xml.mbak
-Reboot
-Enjoy Theme
NOTE: ONLY WALLPAPER AND APP ICON COULDN'T BE APPLIED
Credits to MYSELF for the guide
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Which apk file need to recompile with Androidmanifest.xml. I tried it by Thor but didn't wark.Please give me some details. Batman injustice and material black works well in my Samsung galaxy j200h. Tnx a lot
Abir.Rugal said:
I told about SYSTEM-WIDE APP ICON THEME (Material Balck.Apk and Rode black.apk).That can apply by Touchwiz.But After i apply the theme, ,It automatically unapply after few minutes.But i dont know why ..I Applied the theme and stop that before it again unapply.And then i i apply that again And then it apply permanently.This solved my problem.
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Which apk file need to recompile with Androidmanifest.xml. I tried it by Thor but didn't wark.Please give me some details. Batman injustice and material black works well in my Samsung galaxy j200h. Tnx a lot
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Replace android manifest inside common.apk, recompile and sign
Is there any other ready to flash zip themes for j2?
Im dying for one
Pls help
the batman theme works good on j2, i wish there were a light theme version or more of an aosp look
Azhero said:
MY OWN GUIDE:
-----HOW TO INSTALL AND APPLY FULL THEMES-----
-Download any theme you want from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...e-samsung-stock-s6-themes-collection-t3080847
-Extract all overlays inside the package file
-Delete overlay with last name ".touchwiz.apk" or ".common.touchwiz.apk"
-Now decompile overlay with last name ".common.apk" or ".common.common.apk" using apktool
-Download new Androidmanifest.xml from here:
https://mega.nz/#!xQoTmbTK!sBeV5nZS9U9wVoSO-CQ2kxhQ1SJdklgNOmvlX5Jcg0Y
-Replace old Androidmanifest.xml with the new one
-Recompile and sign apk
Applying Theme
-Copy extracted overlays to system/vendor/overlay, including the modded .common.apk, set correct permissions
Warning: ( do not include .touchwiz.apk and also the original .common.apk )
-Now, navigate to data/system/, find and delete packages.xml and packages.xml.mbak
-Reboot
-Enjoy Theme
NOTE: ONLY WALLPAPER AND APP ICON COULDN'T BE APPLIED
Credits to MYSELF for the guide
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Can U give me some video tutorials for tht plzzzz
This not work on my device
My phone:j1 2016 (j120h)
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JZ™ said:
Is there any other ready to flash zip themes for j2?
Im dying for one
Pls help
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Here link for other ready to flash zip themes
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-e-series/themes-apps/hot-theme-collection-touchwiz-icon-t3264322
Up link news
theme for j200f
Azhero said:
MY OWN GUIDE:
-----HOW TO INSTALL AND APPLY FULL THEMES-----
-Download any theme you want from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...e-samsung-stock-s6-themes-collection-t3080847
-Extract all overlays inside the package file
-Delete overlay with last name ".touchwiz.apk" or ".common.touchwiz.apk"
-Now decompile overlay with last name ".common.apk" or ".common.common.apk" using apktool
-Download new Androidmanifest.xml from here:
https://mega.nz/#!xQoTmbTK!sBeV5nZS9U9wVoSO-CQ2kxhQ1SJdklgNOmvlX5Jcg0Y
-Replace old Androidmanifest.xml with the new one
-Recompile and sign apk
Applying Theme
-Copy extracted overlays to system/vendor/overlay, including the modded .common.apk, set correct permissions
Warning: ( do not include .touchwiz.apk and also the original .common.apk )
-Now, navigate to data/system/, find and delete packages.xml and packages.xml.mbak
-Reboot
-Enjoy Theme
NOTE: ONLY WALLPAPER AND APP ICON COULDN'T BE APPLIED
Credits to MYSELF for the guide
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could you please make theme zip fir j200f too does this support j200f too?
-updated rounded Google search widget looks
-fixed some color inconsistencies for newer version of system apps (if it’s still not themed maybe it’s from a layout.xml edit which cannot be included on a theme)
-some personal touches added that you cannot see on the actual S8 UI
Update 2 Default Light
-updated home icons
-updated power menu icons
-more rounded Google Search widget
-S8 charging animation
-Email app modification removed to fix bugs.
-removed rounded corners, download it @ Play Store
-minor fixes I forgot
VERSION DESCRIPTION
–noclock = no clock font modification on lockscreen, ideal if you got custom floating.xml
–noframe= no icon frames for 3rd party apps on homescreen
INSTALLATION for rooted devices (you should do all this before 5min trial ends) :
-install and apply theme
-go fast to your root file manager and navigate:
-root/data/overlays/preferences folder
-delete all its contents (7 to 8 files) not the actual preferences folder.
-then navigate to:
-root/data/overlays/jsonfiles
-from there, CUT and paste the contents (1file) of trialjson folder to inside of userjson folder.
-restart phone and reapply theme.
mod edit - link removed
thread closed until download links will be available
Thanks for understanding
Dan - forum moderator