Changing InfoAlarm.apk App Name - Captivate General

Hi guys. I'm trying to change the App name for Infoalarm.apk. All of them seem to say "Daily briefing" and the lower case b really bothers me. I've tried decompiling and editing the strings.xml but the app never shows up after i put it back into the data folder.
anyone know what im doing wrong? Or better yet does anyone have the infoalarm.apk that would have the correct "Daily Briefing" name?

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Dialer Modification

Hey guys - looking to mess around with some custom UIs. I can't figure out what files need to be edited to change the dialer buttons. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
adb pull the framework-res.apk (located in /system/framework) and check the drawable folders (located in res). you could also check the htcdialer.apk (located in /system/app)
I've tried both files and I'm having no luck.I even tried pushing the htc dialer apk and the phone apk from other roms with no luck. I don't see anything in the framework or htc framework files.if someone knows the exact files to edit I'd be thankful.
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Its in the contacts.apk
Aha! Didn't try that one. Thanks for the tip.
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Anyone know how to change the text color on the keys?
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Okay, so I had no luck with the contacts.apk either... anyone have any clue what I'm doing wrong?
try using someone elses theme, and re-edit theres..
ACD168 said:
try using someone elses theme, and re-edit theres..
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I've actually tried that too. I just can't seem to find the correct PNG files. There are some in the Phone.apk but I tried swapping those and nothing changed. I downloaded thew framework theme of Redemption Revolution Rom - I literally pulled apart every apk and then did a search for all png files. Still didn't see the dialer buttons. I applied the theme to my phone, and the dialer buttons changed, so they have to be in there somewhere!!
I know on virtuous they are in HtcDialer.apk /res/drawable-hdpi if i remember right. and the button press color was in com.htc.resources.apk id have to look on my pc to be absolutly sure
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Well I found the actual button graphic, it's in com.htc.resources.apk. Now i'm just trying to find out how to patch the text color.
Anyone know that part? I'm almost there!
I'm pretty sure the dialer text is controlled by an xml file in the dialer.apk - what program should I use to make edits to the xml files?
Is there any way to edit the way the Android dialer displays the numbers you dial on the phone? This is something that the iPhone does really well, where it will split the numbers up into something like (800) 555-5555 instead of showing 8005555555.
Still looking for help on this...
I am trying to change the dialer button text to have white numbers instead of black. I'm having a hell of a time decompling the apks, finding the right xml file to edit, and then getting my changes to stick when I recompile. Anyone want to take a whack at it for me? I don't even know which apk I definitely have to edit to make the change.
I uploaded both the HtcDialer.apk and the Phone.apk from my phone in a rar file below... if anyone wants to take a look I'd appreciate it.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/3p5x5pavl2aceyq/VirtuousAPKS.rar
dg32 said:
Is there any way to edit the way the Android dialer displays the numbers you dial on the phone? This is something that the iPhone does really well, where it will split the numbers up into something like (800) 555-5555 instead of showing 8005555555.
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I've been trying to find the answer to this question for a long long time. Still no answer.
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change icons in side apk

Hello, im back with more questions an curiosity. Iv heard u can change Apps I cons by opening the APK an replacing the icon.png. an iv gtten a little mixed up, some said only stock icons but theoretically if u can open u can change any right?
Also is it possibly to change app layout colors? an can menu colors or ur phone e changed like when u power down ur phone can u change it to black insted of grey or the bottom of ur phone where all apps phone an the + button change it black wih green letters ect?
im tryin to get dee into modding my phone perfect to my style
DubsideWICKED said:
Hello, im back with more questions an curiosity. Iv heard u can change Apps I cons by opening the APK an replacing the icon.png. an iv gtten a little mixed up, some said only stock icons but theoretically if u can open u can change any right?
Also is it possibly to change app layout colors? an can menu colors or ur phone e changed like when u power down ur phone can u change it to black insted of grey or the bottom of ur phone where all apps phone an the + button change it black wih green letters ect?
im tryin to get dee into modding my phone perfect to my style
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You can literally change everything about the appearance of your phone. Any apk file can be opened and modified. If you download an app from the market, but you don't like the icon, you can open the apk and replace the icon.png You can also change the color of your menus etc. It is a complicated process and you'll have to learn how to work with apks, edit 9.png files, and even work with XML files and HEX colors. I actually gave up on themeing because it ended up taking up too much time...but if you're willing to jump in and get your elbows dirty you can change anything you want about your phone's appearance, and it actually is a really rewarding experience. To get started, just search the forum for a "guide to themeing".
You can also ask some of the themers for advice by sending them a private message. That's the best way to learn, if someone is willing to teach you.
Hope that helps.
-alex
Well I thing i got changing the icons down. an when i open the xml files in a hex editor theres too meny numbers, any simpler way to change colors by chance?
Im really surprised that kno one has been able to evelope an app that just gives a list of colors an icons an what not an u just click ok, if i was developer savy anuff id tottally have an app editor in the works
Just realized somthing, to change icons, wouldnt it be smarter to just open the apk in root explorer an over write the icon, insted of moving it to ur computer an possibly making it not install back on ur phone?
nah its a lot deeper than that, because after you open and edit an APK the .apk file must then be re-signed it's like it's digital signature... or it will not install on your phone... There are a few apps out that help a lot with the theming process.. and as for .xml files i think they are encrypted so you would have to use an xml decrypter and edit it then encrypt it again and add it back into the apk and resign the file... all these topics are covered in various parts of the forums though... here's a link with lots of information that can help you along your way...
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en
good luck!
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Well I thing i got changing the icons down. an when i open the xml files in a hex editor theres too meny numbers, any simpler way to change colors by chance?
Im really surprised that kno one has been able to evelope an app that just gives a list of colors an icons an what not an u just click ok, if i was developer savy anuff id tottally have an app editor in the works
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DubsideWICKED said:
Just realized somthing, to change icons, wouldnt it be smarter to just open the apk in root explorer an over write the icon, insted of moving it to ur computer an possibly making it not install back on ur phone?
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nah its a lot deeper than that, because after you open and edit an APK the .apk file must then be re-signed it's like it's digital signature... or it will not install on your phone... There are a few apps out that help a lot with the theming process.. and as for .xml files i think they are encrypted so you would have to use an xml decrypter and edit it then encrypt it again and add it back into the apk and resign the file... all these topics are covered in various parts of the forums though... here's a link with lots of information that can help you along your way...
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en
good luck!
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xml files in android are not encrypted they are just compile form of xml. Its a space saver thing.
As for having a program to edit things in xml files on the fly its might be possible but since xml its soooo generic and there is really no way to make a program that would go through an xml file and change the things that represent colors and value etc... Something like this could be done for say a framework but then it would really be only for that framework or apk.
I copied the browser from system app to my sd an opened it with 7zip i didnt extract it i just moved the icon i wanted to the corect spot. an moved it back over to system app an copied over the old now browser is gone y wont it install :S
did you take out META-INF file then resign it that works for me sometimes
Lol didn't we just say it had to be re signed to replaced stuff in the apk.
Also tip fore you guys when you resign an apk you don't need to delete the meta inf folder in will replace the old one
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I read in a few post that if u dont extract the file it doesnt break signing. an also herd system apps that arnt downloaded dont need signed. , so much mixed stuff ahh lol.
Well when i went to move te original apk back is didnt work eathier :S idk y or what im doing wrong.
Also i havent found any but is there a program to resign apks with out useing abd
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I read in a few post that if u dont extract the file it doesnt break signing. an also herd system apps that arnt downloaded dont need signed. , so much mixed stuff ahh lol.
Well when i went to move te original apk back is didnt work eathier :S idk y or what im doing wrong.
Also i havent found any but is there a program to resign apks with out useing abd
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If you want it to install, you need to sign the .apk
There is a signing tool. Search for it. I would link it, but I am on my phone, not the computer
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I cant figure out how to sign, i found app manager 4.9 bt im lost i signed browser moved it to sd an then back to system app an it wont install....
y wont it work? would meta morph be better to change icons
or any other ideas to make it easyier and hopefully with out useing ABD,
and a idea off what icons i want to change
calendar
call history
camcorder
camera
gmail
IM
internet
latitude
maps
market
messages
navigation
Myspace
pandora
people
phone
photos
places
root explorer
talk
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I cant figure out how to sign, i found app manager 4.9 bt im lost i signed browser moved it to sd an then back to system app an it wont install....
y wont it work? would meta morph be better to change icons
or any other ideas to make it easyier and hopefully with out useing ABD,
and a idea off what icons i want to change
calendar
call history
camcorder
camera
gmail
IM
internet
latitude
maps
market
messages
navigation
Myspace
pandora
people
phone
photos
places
root explorer
talk
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Go here and use that... Thats about as easy as I can make it.
I got the apk signed what am i doing wrong, i moved the new signed apk back to my sd card an moved it back to system/app an it still dont install. this is getting very frusterating.
Is is because its a stock system app that i didnt download or what?
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I got the apk signed what am i doing wrong, i moved the new signed apk back to my sd card an moved it back to system/app an it still dont install. this is getting very frusterating.
Is is because its a stock system app that i didnt download or what?
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maybe rename it back to its original name. dont move it from the sdcard to the system/app folder just use astro and open it from the sdcard then it will install.
still wouldnt work but adb did witch it took me hours to figure out how to set up adb.
so is there a good adb cmd guide on here

Finding out the Android App processes???

Hey, I'm trying to change some icons on a theme and I need to know the android processes name for apps downloaded from the market and what not.
Where can I find that or see that??
For example, the icon name for maps is: com.google.android.apps.maps.png
I just take another icon and rename it that and bingo I have a new icon.
I was wondering if you guys could tell me where I can see the processes for all the apps I have???
I would really appreciate it!
Theming-wise I'm not sure, but maybe this will help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667951
DKYang said:
Theming-wise I'm not sure, but maybe this will help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667951
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Hmm, I didn't really find what I'm looking for there.
I'm not doing anything with theming really. I just want to change and add some different icons for a few apps.
I just need to know a way to find out the process name of the .png images!
*EDIT*
I got it all figured out.

DEV HELP??? Editing email.apk file

So, i've got the perfect email.apk that bypasses the exchange security, and never gives me any error messages, but the email icon is outdated, and the refresh, compose, and accounts icons are all wrong when running in gingerbread.
Can anyone help me fix this? I can't seem to figure out how to force it to use different icons.
I have attached the file incase anyone can help out. I would appreciate it
Open the apk as a zip archive I use 7zip then navigate to the folder res/drawable-hdpi look for the icons you don't like if the icon
isn't there, try res/drawable-mdpi sometimes icons are in the mdpi even on hdpi devices like the nexus. Copy and icon you wish over making sure the name is exactly the same. You can take the latest email app to get the updated icons or make your own. Delete the current e mail app and install your modded one.
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Use ninjamorph.
OR
If u want to learn something then use apkmanager. Its command line driven and it fairly simple with linux.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701

Stuck while making a new theme because of an icon!

Hi everyone! Im making a theme for Gingerbread for the Galaxy Tab and am stuck because of an icon I cant get rid of or find where it is! Can someone help and tell me WHERE the icon (below attached) that pops up on the task bar during Media Scanning, is hidden? I looked everywhere, all system APKs I can think of including framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk and cannot find it anywhere. Its driving me crazy!
I've successfully modded stat_notify_sdcard.png, stat_notify_sdcard_prepare.png and stat_notify_sdcard_usb.png from framework-res.apk and during PREPARE SD CARD operations the new updated icons show up.
However during MEDIA SCANNING operations, the old shows up again, no matter what. This stock icon I want to replace is hiding still somewhere else (..I cleaned all caches multiple times just in case and doesn't fix it)
Thanks in advance for the tip!
maybe you find in under music player ?
who knows
i never saw it before ~~
VeEuzUKY said:
Hi everyone! Im making a theme for Gingerbread for the Galaxy Tab and am stuck because of an icon I cant get rid of or find where it is! Can someone help and tell me WHERE the icon (below attached) that pops up on the task bar during Media Scanning, is hidden? I looked everywhere, all system APKs I can think of including framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk and cannot find it anywhere. Its driving me crazy!
I've successfully modded stat_notify_sdcard.png, stat_notify_sdcard_prepare.png and stat_notify_sdcard_usb.png from framework-res.apk and during PREPARE SD CARD operations the new updated icons show up.
However during MEDIA SCANNING operations, the old shows up again, no matter what. This stock icon I want to replace is hiding still somewhere else (..I cleaned all caches multiple times just in case and doesn't fix it)
Thanks in advance for the tip!
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You will find that on the mediaProvider.apk. in system/apps
If you need any help just PM me....
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Thanks
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You will find that on the mediaProvider.apk. in system/apps
If you need any help just PM me....
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Thanks, that solved the issue of the missing icon for me.
Cheers
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You will find that on the mediaProvider.apk. in system/apps
If you need any help just PM me....
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YES! UR absolutely right, it actually made sense to be inside that package! thank you very much! I have one more (last) icon I cant trace where it is I want to modify for my theme; its the icon that pops on the left on the taskbar afetr an app is installed (for example after a package ins downloaded from Market and then installed, this is the notification icon). Can U help help me locate inside which package its hiding?
Thanks a lot again XDAholic
VeEuzUKY said:
YES! UR absolutely right, it actually made sense to be inside that package! thank you very much! I have one more (last) icon I cant trace where it is I want to modify for my theme; its the icon that pops on the left on the taskbar afetr an app is installed (for example after a package ins downloaded from Market and then installed, this is the notification icon). Can U help help me locate inside which package its hiding?
Thanks a lot again XDAholic
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That's in the vending.apk itself. I think drawable.mpdi. but just look in the Res folders you'll see it.. definately vending.apk tho...
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That's in the vending.apk itself. I think drawable.mpdi. but just look in the Res folders you'll see it.. definately vending.apk tho...
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You're right again, thank you very very much!! Im almost done with all the graphics except one and editing some XMLs:
First, the download successful graphic was indeed in the vending.apk but when the download is not successful the standard red warning triangle is displayed. This graphic is not part of the vending.apk so im assuming its pulled from the standard stat_sys_warning.png from framework-res.apk?
Finally, I need to change and that is the size of the fonts for the date display on the top right of the taskbar. Do you know which XML or file I need to edit to change that font size?
Thanks again for all you amazing knowledge and help on this
VeEuzUKY said:
You're right again, thank you very very much!! Im almost done with all the graphics except one and editing some XMLs:
First, the download successful graphic was indeed in the vending.apk but when the download is not successful the standard red warning triangle is displayed. This graphic is not part of the vending.apk so im assuming its pulled from the standard stat_sys_warning.png from framework-res.apk?
Finally, I need to change and that is the size of the fonts for the date display on the top right of the taskbar. Do you know which XML or file I need to edit to change that font size?
Thanks again for all you amazing knowledge and help on this
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I do believe the status bar clock is controlled by the services.jar and not a particular. Xml file, but ive never edited that clock so i am not 100% positive. Im horrible with smali code. Sorry! Yes the stat-notify-error.png in framework-res would control the statusbar icon for errors while downloading apps.
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Out of curiosity, Ive seen the icon on the WIFI tab that shows the signal strength and encryption status some where in an APK resource but now, cant find it anymore. Does anyone know where its located? (Screenshot below in case UR not sure what Im talking about).
Thanks much!!
VeEuzUKY said:
Out of curiosity, Ive seen the icon on the WIFI tab that shows the signal strength and encryption status some where in an APK resource but now, cant find it anymore. Does anyone know where its located? (Screenshot below in case UR not sure what Im talking about).
Thanks much!!
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It's been a while but I'm pretty sure that one is either framework-res or twframework-res (if you're still on a TW ROM). I thought I saw it in amongst the stat_sys_* images, but I could be completely wrong. I don't think I've tried editing that one.
EDIT: By the way, check in status_bar_expanded.xml and status_bar.xml for some parameters regarding the clock, but be careful cos they can ruin a theme (everything from graphical artifacts to bootloops) quite easily.

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