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[AppMod]Swype Themes: HTCSwype, NakedSwype, BlackGlass Swype (MM Files)

Alright everyone, time for the Swype theme mania to gain some momentum once again! I have FINALLY figured out a way to theme our beloved Swype keyboard without violating Swype and XDA policies, while still making it a reasonable effort on your part. If you want these themes bad enough, I will include a tutorial here in the OP for you guys, as well as screenshots for each step of the way. I will create a Picasa album with the pictures in order from start to finish.
First off, here's the instructions to theme Swype with Metamorph, a free application on the Android Market.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
QR Code for Metamorph at the Market
You have to be rooted for this to work, obviously. If you don't have root, then you have some learnin to do, but there are many users here on XDA who have simplified the process.
If your Swype apk is located in the /system/app/ folder to begin with, you do not have to move anything anywhere for this Metamorph to work for you.
Ok, there are two ways to approach this first step.
Picasa Album step by step: http://picasaweb.google.com/hoey2011/SwypeMetamorphTutorial
(Picasa Album photos #1-7)
One, is by using a paid application on the Market called Root Explorer. There are places to find it for free I'm sure, but I will not be responsible for that If this is not an option for you, then skip this portion, and head on to the Terminal Method section, or, if you use adb frequently, go to that section.
If you have this app, then open it, and navigate to the /data/app/ folder, where you will find the Swype .apk (com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk).
Long press this file and select copy. Press back twice, then navigate to /system/app/
Before you do anything, press the "R/W" button at the top. Then press the paste button located at the bottom left corner of the Root Explorer window. Change the system back to read only by pressing the "R/O" button.
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TERMINAL METHOD (Picasa Photos #8-15)
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Ok guys, if you don't have the option of using Root Explorer, I have the manual instructions on how to perform these steps, for those of you who don't already know how to do this.
Open your terminal emulator application, whichever one you prefer will work just fine.
Type these lines in order:
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 system
cp /data/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk /system/app/
ls /system/app/
mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 system
sync
The "ls /system/app" line is to verify it copied correctly, as I have shown in my Picasa album
Then exit out of the terminal app, and continue on to the next section
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ADB METHOD
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Open cmd.exe on your computer, or the terminal you use for w/e OS you have on your computer.
Navigate to your sdk/tools/ folder and type this:
adb remount
adb shell cp /data/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk /system/app/
if you are implementing a2sd, then replace /data/ with /sd-ext/
The file is now in the correct place, continue on
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(Picasa photos #16-21)
Navigate to Metamorph, and follow all prompts to ensure it is running correctly. If it is not, then you need to go to the Metamorph thread to troubleshoot your problem.
Select extract/unzip new theme
Select your theme, which in this tutorial will be NakedSwype.zip
From there you will select apply all themes, and allow Metamorph to work it's magic. Go to a text field and long press to bring up the Select Input Method window. Boom, themed Swype!
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SWYPE METAMORPH FILES
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Naked Swype
http://www.4shared.com/file/cTsDVgSM/NakedSwype.html
Black Glass
http://www.4shared.com/file/5PLTElqY/BlackGlassSwype.html
HTC Swype
http://www.4shared.com/file/5y0Ck_BT/HTCSwype.html
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I will be adding more Morphs for the Swype beta asap
The reason you have to move Swype to the /system/app/ location is because when metamorph themes apps located in /data/app/ there is some sort of recognition problem beyond my understanding. If you are running a rom using A2SD like I am, just move it to internal storage temporarily for this theme method. In order to do that, follow the same instructions above, but replace /data/app/ with /sd-ext/app/ .
Any problems, just post a logcat and a detailed description of what's happening. If you apply this metamorph incorrectly, or try and modify it to work any other way, and lose Swype, NOT MY FAULT!
If you try this theme, and it just doesn't apply, then try cleaning out cache and dalvik-cache to give yourself enough space on /system/ to copy the files over. sometimes multiple attempts will even work

do we just install via root explorer or astro? because i was able to install but i dont have swype. or do i have to install that somewhere else?

hoey2011 said:
Ok, so when my Swype trial expired, I started looking for another working version like I was tryin to score a rock. But... my searches were fruitful, as I found a working version for both my friend and I, on my G1 and his Hero(CDMA). I will post the Non-Themed version for everyone as well as the Black/Blue theme I have.
Also, how to theme this version of Swype, although I've never tried on the other versions:
-Extract the apk onto your computer
-Navigate to /assets/keyboards/
-Theme these files as usual, thankfully none of theme are .9.png files
-Recompile the apk, resign, and install as usual.
No root should be required for this, but I posted this in development in case some ROM builders might want to integrate this marvelous keyboard in their own fashion!
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screenshot?

tried installing thru adb & root explorer on supereclair 2.1..it wont install

Ok, "it won't install" isn't very specific. I don't know enough about Android to put together my own whole ROM, but I do know that logcats are EXTREMELY helpful. So, if you could either tell me the dialogue you get when "it won't install" or give me a logcat, I might be able to help you. Otherwise, please don't tell me it just won't work =/

Pretty sure you'll have to uninstall swype before installing this one. I've had trouble in the past installing swype while it was already installed.

matt_stang said:
Pretty sure you'll have to uninstall swype before installing this one. I've had trouble in the past installing swype while it was already installed.
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i uninstalled before trying to install the blueblack
here is my logcat
D/PackageParser( 253): Scanning package: /data/app/vmdl42477.tmp
D/dalvikvm( 253): GC freed 15800 objects / 1003024 bytes in 244ms
E/PackageManager( 253): Package com.swype.android.inputmethod signatures do not match the previously installed version; ignoring!
W/PackageManager( 253): Package couldn't be installed in /data/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk
D/AndroidRuntime( 2459): Shutting down VM
D/dalvikvm( 2459): DestroyJavaVM waiting for non-daemon threads to exit
D/dalvikvm( 2459): DestroyJavaVM shutting VM down
D/dalvikvm( 2459): HeapWorker thread shutting down
D/dalvikvm( 2459): HeapWorker thread has shut down
D/jdwp ( 2459): JDWP shutting down net...
I/jdwp ( 2459): adbd disconnected

works perfect. heeeeeell yeah. this is what ive been waiting for!

Hm... instead of trying to just plain install this one, try installing it in /system/app, not /data/app.
This is how I do it:
From CMD -
1. adb shell
2. mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
3. cp /sdcard/BlackSwype.apk /system/app/com.swype.inputmethod.android.apk
4. mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
5. sync
6. reboot
I will leave more information in the OP about my setup. You can also do this in terminal for you root users.

hoey2011 said:
Hm... instead of trying to just plain install this one, try installing it in /system/app, not /data/app.
This is how I do it:
From CMD -
1. adb shell
2. mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
3. cp /sdcard/BlackSwype.apk /system/app/com.swype.inputmethod.android.apk
4. mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system/
5. sync
6. reboot
I will leave more information in the OP about my setup for you non-root users.
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it worked..thanks man..the theme is koooool!

i just used an apk installer and it worked perfectly for me.
(100th post woo hooo!!)

Any chance you can theme it like the new Swype keyboard on the Mytouch Slide? I think its called black glass.

I will look into it now, see what I have to do to get it made up... could you point me in the direction of a screenshot or anything that would be helpful?

hoey2011 said:
I will look into it now, see what I have to do to get it made up... could you point me in the direction of a screenshot or anything that would be helpful?
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i think the apk for it is either in crslide or zx slide.. cant remember which one

do you think you can make my files into a theme, i try but my swype wont install when i change the files and sign it, it only needs a glow.png because i couldent figure out the transparansy for it. http://www.4shared.com/file/U3UWMgFL/swype.html

SmartBrother90 said:
i think the apk for it is either in crslide or zx slide.. cant remember which one
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I found the apk, I'm testing it now before I post it in the OP

CHECK OP!!!
I just updated a few more themed apks... tested and working on my G1

thanks for this great work! I was wondering how to get Deutsch (German) language pack, I used to have it with the previous version which just expired on me :-(
Any help regarding German lang pack?

i could make more themes for it if i can figure out what im doing wrong!

rapidfire224 said:
i could make more themes for it if i can figure out what im doing wrong!
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I'm still not entirely sure what it is you were having trouble with, but under to edit transparent .png's I use Photoshop. I'm sure there is a free image editor that will do the same thing. Personally, I love Photoshop because its so easy. I got mine free anyhow ^_^

[How-To](UPDATED 11/1/10)Working Marketplace in 2.2 Emulator (no system.img)(ROOTED)

This all started out as an experiment to get my nandroid system.img file running in the adb emulator. Well sadly I haven't been able to do that (yet) but I have found something useful. I've Seen several people all over asking how to get a working marketplace app in 2.2 on the adb emulator. After a lot of researching (and trial and error) I've managed to get one. Here are the steps I've taken. (Steps 5 and 6 optional, you can just use the included build.prop if you prefer)
1) Create an avd running 2.2 (froyo,plenty of places explain how to do this so I won't)
2) Download the file (attached below, root files included)
3) Unzip to a location that's easy to remember and find.
4) Load your emulated phone (allow it to load fully)
5) enter this command in a command prompt/terminal window (make sure you "cd" to the directory where you extracted the files)
Code:
adb pull /system/build.prop
6) Remove or comment "ro.config.nocheckin=yes" (no quotes, might be able to just change it to "no" but I haven't tried it that way)
7) enter these commands
Winblows (I mean windows)
Code:
adb remount
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb install GoogleServicesFramework.apk
adb install Vending.apk
adb install Gmail.apk (optional but sometimes signing in here lets the market sign in)
adb shell rm /system/app/SdkSetup.apk
Linux
Code:
adb remount
adb push ./build.prop /system/build.prop
adb install ./GoogleServicesFramework.apk
adb install ./Vending.apk
adb install ./Gmail.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/SdkSetup.apk
8) Sign in. If it works you're done if not reboot and try again, sometimes it takes 3 or 4 reboots to set. If your emulated phone has a data signal from your computer (you'll see a 3G and network icon in the notification area) just wait for it to sign in. The cancel button should grey out within a minute. If it says it can't connect restart the emulator and try again, be patient.
There is a known bug that not all apps show up in the marketplace. I'm not sure why so if someone here knows how to fix that by all means leave a post and let me know. If I see it I'll add it to the first post (provided it works of course )
Edit: Working on getting root on the emulator (just for the hell of it). So far I have su in the xbin directory and superuser.apk installed. Not 100% sure what else I need to do to get the su requests to go through though, I'll probably PM a more experienced member and post back when I have more. Got root? I do (got it working.) Here are the steps you need to take.
Rooting the standard android image on the emulator
1) Open a command prompt (cd to the directoy where you extracted the files)
2) enter these commands
Code:
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock03 /system
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb install superuser.apk
That's it! You now have a rooted, market-enabled android emulator.
New! N00b-friendly method
1) create your avd
2) download the emulator files archive attached to this post
3) extract somewhere easy to find
4) open command prompt/terminal and cd to the extracted location
5) start your avd
6) Run your script (windows.bat or linux.sh)
7) sign into market and enjoy root!
Note:
You may have to chmod su again upon restarting the emulator.
To get root back simply run the re-root script for your OS (bat for windows,sh for linux)
To install busybox simply run the re-root script, it will automatically install if you're using the script to install on a new avd.

Post 2
[reserved for updates, explanations, pictures, present/future tweaks in progress, etc]
Pictures:
Superuser list,Marketplace (I like solitaire><), Terminal with su permissions, and re-rooted Terminal​
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Tweaks:
1: root (done!)
2: busybox (done!)

Wow nice....

Thank you the root resets after reboot, working on making it stick but its not hard to do it again, just start with the "-wipe-data" command and redo the root, market works after reboot though. Still working on getting a dumped system.img to boot, ill post that in its own thread when i get it. Glad you like this.
Sent from my ROOTED T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
Edit: see first post on how to get root back,no data-wipe!

so cool!! Good job man!

Thanks ^_^ let me know if you find any problems that I haven't already mentioned and I'll see if I can fix them or if they're just an emulator quirk.

Sorry for the double post but I wanted to let you all know busybox is now included! Installation can be performed through scripts (included in the "Emulator Files.rar" archive) or manually. If you wish to do it manually simply open the script in a text editor to see what's going on and enter the commands in a command prompt/terminal window.

I'm not able to make this work, not with a toolkit downloaded yesterday anyway.
Pulling of build.prop works, but pushing fails with a directory related error.
"adb shell" followed by "cd /system" and "ls -l" gives a list of files that does not include build.prop, neither as a file nor as a directory.
"ls -l build.prop" works though, and lists a file with 0644 permissions.
Install of all apks different from Gmail fails, with an error that says that those apks are already installed. Uninstalling them through adb doesn't work, netting instead a simple generic error.
Does anyone know whether I'm doing something wrong or Google has modified the emulator images so to render the Market workaround unusable? If so, where could I download an earlier version of the 2.2 system image?
Many thanks
Rocco

I actually had this issue as well. Try re-making the avd, worked for me. You could also try running the scripts to install, might work. If it doesnt post back and ill post the system.img from my sdk.
Sent from my ROOTED T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

I have the same problem as ropi. Remade the avd several times with different properties, still no go.
I would really appreciate it if someone could upload a fully set-up avd somewhere.

I'll try again late this afternoon (I'm on CEST). Hope it works. If not, I'd be happy too if some kind soul would upload a link to a working avd
Thanks for the kind help
Rocco

I have no idea why people are having so many problems :/. I had the problem and once I remade the avd it went away. Try starting with the -partition-size 96 option and see if that helps. If not here are the files, just extract to your avd directory, it has the ini and img files you need and it's already setup. Just run re-root to get root back and sign into market and you're good to go.
http://hotfile.com/dl/79959332/3efbade/froyo-avd.rar.html
Edit: I just downloaded the latest revision and everything seems to be working fine :/ As I've said before try starting with -partition-size 96 and also try using the scripts I've provided. That should fix the issues, but if it doesn't there's always the hotfile link I've provided (or if you're just lazy lol)
Edit 2: also,just thought of this, make sure before you push the build.prop you adb remount. Pulling will work fine without doing that but pushing won't. No one said if they had done this and still received the errors so I'm trying to cover all bases. If remount fails try the adb shell mount command posted on the first page.

Thanks dbzfanatic, that avd worked great.

Glad it worked for ya. Let us know how everything works.
Sent from my ROOTED T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

A lot of apps can not be found in the Market ... I cannot find Lookout....

Yeah, I've mentioned that,firs post. It's a known bug. Nothing I can do to fix it at the moment. You could download the apk on your phone then pull it then install it in the emulator. Bit of a roundabout way of doing things but it's all we can do on the emulator for the time being, at least from what I know.

Ok after a bit of poking around (sorry it took so long) I found out a bit about the market. It seems it's not just your region that it uses to show apps but things like your carrier, presence/absence of a SIM card, Android version, etc. It uses the filters to choose which apps to show and which to exclude (not showing an American user Japanese apps, not showing someone on Verizon T-Mobile apps, etc) so this explains part of the problem. I also found out that the SIM card and IMEI numbers were(are?) hard-coded into the emulator binary, changing these may allow us to see a few more apps. I looked through the binary file a bit and didn't find anything but I'll look more closely in a bit (new job, yay <- read as "groan"). I don't know how to emulate or spoof a carrier so that will still cut us back on some of the apps being seen. If anyone knows how to do this please post here and let us know! It would also be beneficial if a user who has already modified their IMEI and SIM numbers in the emulator to compare the apps list to the one you see in the standard, non-modded emulator binary and let us know if there is a difference or not. The more apps we can see in the marketplace the better!

Just wanted to confirm that I've tried Market Enabler a few days ago and it doesn't seem to work.

Alright thanks for the feedback. Ill keep working on it.
Sent from my ROOTED T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

Despite several tries, I've so far been unsuccessful in using this method to install the marketplace on a 2.2 avd. Many thanks for having provided ready-made avds, then!
I've been able to install marketplace on the Galaxy Tab images provided by Samsung, though!
Keep up the good work

Modified "framework-res.apk"

NEW CUSTOM ROM Here!!!
Hi. I have modified the "framework-res.apk" file in the system folder.
When downloaded, rename file to "framework-res.apk"
This is without the "twframework-res.apk MOD.
My "twframework-res.apk" only modifies the notification bar!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This is with my "twframework-res.apk" and "framework-res.apk"
Note. My Screen Density is 100.
Screen Density at Normal 120.
What Changes (framework-res.apk):
Battery
RF Icons
Wifi Icons
GPS Icons
Download Strip
Selection Press
Power Menu Color
Default Background
Vibrate/Silent Icons
Menu Background Color
Menu Popup Text Color!
Text Box Shape (Rounded Edges)
Notification Boxes (Top is Sharp Edged)
Lock Screen Pattern Colors (Blue and Red)
What Changes (twframework-res.apk):
Everything in the Notification Bar (Drop Down)
Bugs:
Extra space at the beginning of CERTAIN Text Boxes FIXED
Clear Button for Notifications has the text on two lines (Working on it) FIXED
Download Strip Looks Weird. (I personally like it) Download something from the market to see what it looks like FIXED
How To Install
USE ADB!
When you download the framework-res.apk, put it in your adb tools folder.
Ex. C:\android\tools
Type in ADB command prompt.
Only if You downloaded twframework-res.apk!
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
exit
exit
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
[COLOR="Red"]adb push twframework-res.apk /system/framework/twframework-res.apk[/COLOR]
adb reboot
If You See This In ADB Command Prompt:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
Permission denied
$ mount: Operation not permitted
Go Here And Download Gsam101's Kernal --> See Post
Some items taken from Jedipottsy's beautiful ElegantSteel theme. See Post
Drop down bottom Notification Bar taken from a port of Manup456's NexTheme. See Post
If any bugs are found, please report!

Can u post a screenshot for us? Ty
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App

JackStow said:
Can u post a screenshot for us? Ty
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App
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I agree

First Post For Screenshots!

The Dark Lestat said:
More Screenshots!
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Nice! I'll try it out

The launcher I'm using is LauncherPro +
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

The Dark Lestat said:
The launcher I'm using is LauncherPro +
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO
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i cannon use this command in adb, do u know what is wrong?
it keep saying permission denied in this command: mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
;/

JackStow said:
i cannon use this command in adb, do u know what is wrong?
it keep saying permission denied in this command: mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
;/
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Did you use the "su" command?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

Yes :/
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App

Is your phone rooted?
I doubt that's the reason though.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

Gud work.
There is so much space left unused in both left and right of the box.
Sent from my GT-I5800

snowcloud said:
Gud work.
There is so much space left unused in both left and right of the box.
Sent from my GT-I5800
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Thanks.
That is so true! I believe Gsam101 is deodexing a ROM once the new kernel source is released.
That will help greatly with the framework-res.apk
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

Does this include the custom android lock screen? Or is it just the JPA lock by Gsam?

just a noobish Query!!??
sowy mates i'm new to this os and just learnt the flashin and restoring part only.. now all i wanna know is about this ADB thingy.. so do i have to put this attachment onto my fone c drive and use terminal app to enter the commands or do i have to use my pc which also has this ADB thingy on it??? replies would be appreciated ... thanz in advance.

hey what player and what keyboard you are using? Nice job

does it work only on froyo or on eclair too?

The Dark Lestat said:
Is your phone rooted?
I doubt that's the reason though.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO
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yes, my phone is rooted ;s
look this
C:\adb>adb shell
$ su
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
Permission denied
$ mount: Operation not permitted
$

JackStow said:
yes, my phone is rooted ;s
look this
C:\adb>adb shell
$ su
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
Permission denied
$ mount: Operation not permitted
$
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well,, forget it, its done by root explorer
ty bro

Overlord_4 said:
Does this include the custom android lock screen? Or is it just the JPA lock by Gsam?
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I'm using WidgetLocker. It's cool.
I can add it in a separate version if you'd like. : )
drajax said:
sowy mates i'm new to this os and just learnt the flashin and restoring part only.. now all i wanna know is about this ADB thingy.. so do i have to put this attachment onto my fone c drive and use terminal app to enter the commands or do i have to use my pc which also has this ADB thingy on it??? replies would be appreciated ... thanz in advance.
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Put this in the "tools" folder of adb.
You can also use a file explorer that has root permissions like Root Explorer. If I was you, I'd buy it. It's a very handy tool.
pokosik said:
hey what player and what keyboard you are using? Nice job
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I'm using PlayerPro and Smart Keyboard Pro with the HTC skin.
pokosik said:
does it work only on froyo or on eclair too?
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I'm on FROYO, but you can try it on eclair also. If it doesn't work, i'll make one for it.
JackStow said:
well,, forget it, its done by root explorer
ty bro
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Welcome! And I used Root Explorer at first but I got a ton of force closes.
Well cheers to you! : D
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

How did you get this Lock Screen + with player ? thanks

[SCRIPT][6/19/2011] Inspirefy 1.1 for CM7 nightly - Delete stuff & Replace stuff

Hello, I wrote this shell script to make the CM7 nightly the way I like. It was a pain to do it manually every time I would flash a new nightly.
NOOB WARNING:
THIS SCRIPT IS FOR CM7 NIGHTLY ONLY. IT MAY WORK FOR OTHER CM7 BASED ROM BUT USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. IT DELETE SOME FILES ON THE /SYSTEM/APP AND MODIFY YOUR BUILD.PROP FILE. I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DESTROY YOUR PHONE NOR IF YOUR PET DIES AND THINGS LIKE THAT.​​
This script do this:
1) delete some APKs from /system/app that I don't need
/system/app/Camera.apk - replaced by Miui camera
/system/app/Calculator.apk - I use RealCalc
/system/app/FileManager.apk - I use Root Explorer
/system/app/Music.apk - I use the new Music App
/system/app/BooksPhone.apk - I don't use this
/system/app/Protips.apk - Useless
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2) replace the boot animation with a sharper and bigger version (file size is bigger too)
The original boot animation size is too small for our screen. Some people could car less for this as you don't reboot your phone that often.
Original boot image:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
New boot image:
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3) replace the default camera for a Miui camera
We all know the AOSP camera sucks...
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4) backup and edit build.prop to display "Inspire 4G" as device name
Some people asked how it affect the market and so far so good for me.
I have no idea if automatic backup/restore from Google is working or not. I use Titanium Backup to restore my apps before I login with my Google account.
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Things you will need:
1) Scripting Layer for Android (SL4A)
Free app. We will use this to run the script.
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2) Script and other files - RAR version inspirefy_files_v1.1.rar or ZIP version: inspirefy_files_v1.1.zip
All the files needed for the magic to happen...
VERSION 1.1 UPDATE: If you already have the version 1.0 on your phone you can download the attached zip file from this post to update the script to version 1.1 - Just extract the zip file to /sdcard/inspirefy/ and replace the old 'inspirefy.sh' script.
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How to install & use it:
1) Extract the inspirefy_files.rar (or inspirefy_files.zip) to the root of your sdcard (/sdcard).
You will have 2 new folders (or just 1 new folder is SL4A was already installed): /sdcard/inspirefy and /sdcard/sl4a
2) Install the sl4a on your phone and run it.
2a) Select "run-inspirefy.sh" from the main screen. If it's your first time running the script you must confirm the super user request.
3) After the script is done (about 2s) you can close SL4A and reboot your phone.
Done
You can edit the file /sdcard/inspirefy/inspirefy.sh with your preferred text editor to make any changes you would like, maybe you want to keep the Tips widget
Have fun!
Thanks to dog77k for the feedback and suggestions and everybody who is using this script.

Good stuff LGSilva. Will let you know how things go after I find a free method to extract the rar (don't use root explorer) or when I get to my desk...

Very cool and glad to see this. Nice job
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Just added a ZIP version for the necessary files in case you want to do this on your phone.

forgive me, but I've never ran a script on android before. I loaded up the folders on the root of my sdcard, installed SL4A and ran it. Superuser didn't ask for permissions. Also, I can't figure out how to run what I need to. Help?

poetofsound said:
forgive me, but I've never ran a script on android before. I loaded up the folders on the root of my sdcard, installed SL4A and ran it. Superuser didn't ask for permissions. Also, I can't figure out how to run what I need to. Help?
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When you ran the script did you get the terminal window output with something like this?
Code:
Inspirefy 1.0 by LGSilva
Remounting system partition rw...
Deleting apk files and boot animation...
Copying new boot animation and camera...
Setting permitions and ownership...
Backuping build.prop and changing device name...
Remounting system partition as ro...
DONE
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The text is tiny but you can read it. Is there any error message on the terminal window?
Check the superuser app, sometimes it will have the SL4A marked to deny root...
Edit: Just testing on build 103... looks like SL4A is not happy with this build, time to investigate.

LGSilva said:
Edit: Just testing on build 103... looks like SL4A is not happy with this build, time to investigate.
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They (nightly forum) are saying that the SU app is jacked on 103...

Nightly build #103 have a problem with Superuser not working right therefor my script won't work either.
To fix this download the Superuser from Rom Manager > Extras, reboot in recovery and install it.

dog77k said:
They (nightly forum) are saying that the SU app is jacked on 103...
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Yep, you beat me to that, I blame the internet

Two suggestions/hints for the inspirefy.sh code:
"chown root.root /sys..." gave me an unknown user/group error, but "chown 0.0 /sys..." worked for me.
I was getting an error when trying to remount /system as ro that it was still busy so I added a 2 sec pause before trying to remount:
Code:
echo -e "Remounting system partition as ro...\n"
sleep 2
mount -o ro,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
echo -e "DONE.\n"
Otherwise the code worked well for me. Great work LGSilva.

I was having problems with SU thats why lol I'll fix it and try this again and update when I'm done

dog77k said:
Two suggestions/hints for the inspirefy.sh code:
"chown root.root /sys..." gave me an unknown user/group error, but "chown 0.0 /sys..." worked for me.
I was getting an error when trying to remount /system as ro that it was still busy so I added a 2 sec pause before trying to remount:
Code:
echo -e "Remounting system partition as ro...\n"
sleep 2
mount -o ro,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
echo -e "DONE.\n"
Otherwise the code worked well for me. Great work LGSilva.
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Thank you dog77k for the suggestions.
I've updated the script with them and also added a 2sec pause after mounting it as RW just in case...
Files with version 1.1 updated on the first post, no need to reinstall SL4A.

tested and seemed to run just fine on build 104. thanks for the awesome script! very cool

Thank you!
+1 to both of you, thanks for the great scripting solution.

{TUToRIAL]HOW TO DEODEX I9001 FOR NOoBS

HOW TO DEODEX YOUR I9001
THIS IS A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR THE NOOBS SO THAT THEY CAN DEODEX THERE I9001
What you'll need:
A Windows based machine
JDK
ANDROID SDK
LATEST XULTIMATE
And A Rooted I9001
Process:
1. Unzip xUltimate v2.2, and launch "Main.exe"
2. If everything goes well xUltIMATE should recognize the phone and make a connection. You now should see a list of options.
3. Run option 1. After option 1 is done, run option 2.
4. Now these well take a while. Run option 3.
5. IMPORTANT: After you have run option 3
6. Now run option 4, and wait.
7. Exit xUltimate, and put the phone in USB mass storage.
8. Go back into the xUltimate folder and copy "done_frame", and "done_app", and move them to the root of the internal sdcard not in the external sd.
9. Now Put the phone in USB DEBUGGING mode and DON'T PUT THE PHONE IN MASS STORAGE MODE
10. Open a command prompt, and do the following:
Code:
$ su
# stop
# mount -o remount rw /system
# rm /system/app/*.odex
# rm /system/framework/*.odex
# cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
# cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
# mount -o remount ro /system
# reboot
Credits to -
Xeodoxus for xultimate
Ghostlypickel for this guide
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
IF YOU LYK MY POST THEN PLEASE PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

RESERVED...

RESERVED..........

For Android 2.3.x using this command
busybox cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
busybox cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/

Maybe a stupid question but what are the benefits when I'm deodex my i9001?
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oudbrood said:
Maybe a stupid question but what are the benefits when I'm deodex my i9001?
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it is easier to make themes/mods for deodexed firmware

@ oudbrood
and you will got more space in system

Thanks for the reply's.
I get smarter every day
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Not understand something here...does the phone always on usb? No plug in n plug out usb? The commant have to type where? Pc? Like this...start-run-cmd-enter?
GT-I9001 Adrenaline Shot - powered by Instanet free edition

Lol, thread looks familiar
kkrraazzyy said:
3. Run option 1. After option 1 is done, run option 2.
4. Now these well take a while. Run option 3.
5. IMPORTANT: After you have run option 3
6. Now run option 4, and wait.
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Can be done in one step (option 5 - Pull and Deodex all).
Note that deodexing (steps 3 and 4) sometimes returns errors. Just repeat the procedure and it will work a second (or third) time...
kkrraazzyy said:
10. Open a command prompt, and do the following:
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You can also make a batch file to move files from the xUltimate folder onto your device (put this patch-file into the xUltimate folder - this will not use the sdcard and push the files directly onto the device!). Something like this:
Code:
@echo off
jar\adb -d remount
jar\adb -d push done_app /system/app
jar\adb -d push done_frame /system/framework
echo all ok? going to remove *.odex files...press a key to continue...
pause >nul
jar\adb -d shell rm /system/app/*.odex
jar\adb -d shell rm /system/framework/*.odex
jar\adb -d remount
echo rebooting...press a key to continue...
pause >nul
jar\adb -d reboot
pause
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pyronia said:
Not understand something here...does the phone always on usb? No plug in n plug out usb? The commant have to type where? Pc? Like this...start-run-cmd-enter?
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Yes, running Main.exe and deodexing requires the device to be plugged into USB. Using ADB also uses USB, although you can do it from your device too with shell tools. And if you want an automated DOS script for moving the files using ADB, see above
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One more thing: you need BusyBox too:
https://market.android.com/details?id=stericson.busybox

do i have to flash again tweak like adrenaline shot after deodexing???

pyronia said:
do i have to flash again tweak like adrenaline shot after deodexing???
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No, it does not touch any of those (Adrenaline, Root, CWM, etc.)

Hahaha...i just back from bootloop....i think it will not workout for me...
GT-I9001 Adrenaline Shot - powered by Instanet free edition

pyronia said:
Hahaha...i just back from bootloop....i think it will not workout for me...
GT-I9001 Adrenaline Shot - powered by Instanet free edition
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Lol, glad you're still laughing so how did you do it? On which base-ROM? I've done it several times and never had any issues...

nikagl said:
Lol, glad you're still laughing so how did you do it? On which base-ROM? I've done it several times and never had any issues...
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ZSKP6...it stuck when i try to use terminal modulator...all apps fc then bam!!! Mr. Bootloop came out after remove battery....
GT-I9001 Adrenaline Shot - powered by Instanet free edition

So...using shell other than adb doesn't work tx 4 testing )
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It doesn't work with the shell on your mobile since when u type "stop" it totally freezes.. ADB SHELL IS REQUIRED. the poster might want to say that since this is just a 100% copy of the deodex I9003 tutorial
when i tried it my phone got in a bootloop tho.. but I will try later again

I used ADB and it works. No bootloop or errors

to deodex always use ADB
and be sure that you have busybox installed on your device
otherwise the commands cant be executed

Guys, what am I doing wrong?
- Rooted XXKPS
- Ran main.exe ok with all steps.
- All okay until "(busybox) cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/"
It can't find my sdcard.. I'm sure I have the files placed in the root of the internal sdcard.