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[REQUEST] [WIDGET] Transparent News and Weather Widget?

I searched through this forum and didn't find anything so here ya go!
Is there a morph or something similar that will change the stock black background of the default News and Weather widget and make that black background transparent? I only ever use the weather part if that makes a difference.
Thanks!
Buck

gimme a minute, i can throw one together for ya real quick.

MYxdaUSERNAME said:
gimme a minute, i can throw one together for ya real quick.
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Okay, pardon the complete noobness on my part, but how do I install/apply this? The only modifying I've ever done is straight through Metamorph...

its a metamorph theme...just extract the folder inside the zip to the androidthemes folder then apply it..

Thanks for the theme, but I was unable to install it. It said metamorph could not , because a file was missing.

kwan said:
Thanks for the theme, but I was unable to install it. It said metamorph could not , because a file was missing.
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K, what I figured. But I get the same related error message.
Thanks for hooking this up though!

kwan said:
Thanks for the theme, but I was unable to install it. It said metamorph could not , because a file was missing.
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same error: "Theme Control file could not be read/may be missing".
Found out the there was a nested TransparentGenie folder, removed.
Works great!
Fixed zip attached. All props to MYxdaUSERNAME
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britoso said:
same error: "Theme Control file could not be read/may be missing".
Found out the there was a nested TransparentGenie folder, removed.
Works great!
Fixed zip attached. All props to MYxdaUSERNAME
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Beautiful! Thanks both for your help. Love it

glad i could help.

anyone know who made this transparent Genie? I want to know how to change the test colour- got the classes.dex file baksmalli'd but can't find which one holds the text colour...

thank you for all of your work

Smoked widgets 1 topic down
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

I'm feeling kinda dumb here. This is my first time using metamorph.
I removed the nested folder and rezipped, but still get that same error.
The folder structure is as so:
TransparentGenie.zip
|
geniewidget (folder)
.nomedia (file)
TrebsparentGenie.thm
Inside geniewidget folder there is:
res/drawable-hdpi/(bunch of pngs)
I press the unzip/extract new theme and select the zip and it still gives me the same error. Am I missing something?

this is easier, modded apk (froyo)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8831176&postcount=187
when you move it to system/app/ overwrite the old file (the filename in the above post needs renaming)

added a new Genie Widget here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10933922&postcount=484

Changing messaging icon

Is it possible to change the default Messagaing icon to the following:
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Yup. Included in Mobzter's Enigma Theme
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

can we change it without using the theme?

If you don't want to install the whole theme and you're not using an app to create shortcuts then you can modify ic_launcher_smsmms.png in mms.apk
I'm sure there is a better way to do this, but I don't know what it is so I've just modified the icons I want by changing them directly in the .apk's

How do i edit Apk's?

superleeds27 said:
How do i edit Apk's?
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Pull them from your phone with ADB and open them with a program like WinRar, and edit the images with a program like PhotoShop.

If your using ADW you can just add a custom shortcut, there are also other apps that will do this.
If you do want to get into modifying the apks to change/theme your apps here is a quick start. There is loads more information scattered throughout the forum but I couldn't find a complete guide (if someone knows where one is please let me know).
The easiest way to start is to use the one click root method (you need root to modify the apk's) and then download one of Chewitts Dark10 themes.
In the installer cmd file for the theme you can see examples of all the commands you'll need to do this (specifically in the app installation section).
Pull the apk to you're hard drive
Open the apk in 7zip and extract the images you want to change
Edit the images (in photoshop or a similar program)
Update the apk by dragging the images into the correct folder in 7zip
push the apk to your sd card and finally to the system/app folder
you'll need to make sure usb debugging is enabled and the SD card is not mounted.
Let me know if you need any more info.
@XperiaX10User: Looks like you were quicker (and a bit more to the point)

Use ninjamorph.
Save the png on your SD and use ninjamorph to replace it.
Easiest solution imho.

Yep, forgot about ninjamorph, much easier (just don't be an idiot like me and attempt to update the framework - it's still the only time I've had to reflash my phone...)

Extracted the png from Enigma and used an ADW shortcut
Cheers guys

is it easy to change the Battery icons?
Im guessing i change the images on the frameworks-res.apk?

superleeds27 said:
Im guessing i change the images on the frameworks-res.apk?
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You guessed right. This should help - Hacks and mods: Three tutorials for modifying your x10 OS aesthetically

New Bootanimation ☆☆ANDY☆☆ & ☆☆SE-Believe☆☆ added

New Bootanimation ☆☆ANDY☆☆ & ☆☆SE-Believe☆☆ added
Hi Friends,
I've edited all the frames...but not able to compress the files ...total size is still 19mb...
Also added the SE-Make Believe...it is in correct Orientation...
Can somebody help to compress & create the bootanimation.zip file??
Andy.7z 19mb
ANDY
SE-Make Believe

bootanimation
Create new folders rename to : folder1 and folder2
png 0-71 to folder1 and last png 72 add to folder2 next add my desc -everything add to archive name bootanimation . Warning do not use compresion !!!
Wuala

which software did u use to creat that?
its nice
thanks

looks great!
looking forward the slim version.

SE-Make Believe uploaded....
Plz somebody help to create bootanimation for X10....

looking foward to the SE believe bootanimation being in zip format so i can replace the bootlogo

Is this flashable via xRecovery? Or another method for installation?

Yes the file zip its a better option
MÉXICO, X10A, FROYO 435 BASEBAND 55

Bootanimation.zip
test it and let me know if it works
download bootanimation.zip go to root file.click on system go to media paste the bootanimation.zip
or
download the System.zip and flash via xrec

KInG GaME said:
Bootanimation.zip
test it and let me know if it works
download bootanimation.zip go to root file.click on system go to media paste the bootanimation.zip
or
download the System.zip and flash via xrec
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Dont work, with 2.1 bb54. What can I do Wrong?

pato66 said:
Dont work, with 2.1 bb54. What can I do Wrong?
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me 2. My Screen is dark during booting.
X10i, Hongkong, 2.1 435

did anyone try the manual copy paste method

try this one guys

No it doesn't work, just a black screen. I put the file in system » media
Sent from my ARCified X10i with CM 7.0 Gingerbread or CM 6.1.3 Froyo

KInG GaME said:
did anyone try the manual copy paste method
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yes the same blank screen

Crocodile1973 said:
yes the same blank screen
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I try the way from xrec and Its the same.
Regards

found out the mistake i compressed the files it should be done as it is!sry for the trouble guys!
this must work but you can do it manually only place the file in system>media

KInG GaME said:
found out the mistake i compressed the files it should be done as it is!sry for the trouble guys!
this must work but you can do it manually only place the file in system>media
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still same for me, blank

Sorry dude but it is still black.
Sent from my ARCified X10i with CM 7.0 Gingerbread or CM 6.1.3 Froyo

ok i think its some other prob thx for testing guys as a token of gratitude
Metropolis
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http://www.4shared.com/file/209853714/42b48c6b/bootanimation_metropolis.html

1% battery ONLY mod for Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 with Xrec zip now.

Personally I like WB's theme which comes with the ROM, simple and nice. However there's no way to change the battery icon to 1% except use CM settings. I tried to modified other ppl's framework-res.apk but got menu color problem, most of the current theme using black/dark menu but I like the white one.
ONLY TESTED ON Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 V053
TESTED ON Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 V054, seems working fine.
So I compiled the framework-res.apk and changed the XML to display 1% battery icon in the status bar only, didn't touch anything else.
Hope this could be kinda useful for some of you.
I've uploaded 2 versions one with my own simple battery icon while another one using kevjef420's MattedBlues battery icon. I borrowed the charging icons from kevjef420's theme hope that's fine. You're happy to change to any battery icons you'd like.
No HW LED issue with the work.
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Simple version:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T696OPD9
MattedBlues version (didn't test but should be ok):
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=35OHC6U5

great work - but - i`m not blind, a bigger size will (must) be fine !!!!!!

how can I use this? Is it just install the framework-res_simple.apk like other applications?
EDIT: or rename to framework-res.apk and put in the folder system/framework using root explorer and set the permissions??

rename to framework-res.apk then use ADB to push to phone. Don't use root explorer, you might not have enough time to edit the permission before rebooting...=)

Highly recommended!!!!!!!!! If you want a sleek battery this is the one... although its not like the stock se rom, but its styll perfect
Sent from a pyramid in Canadada

shvyue said:
rename to framework-res.apk then use ADB to push to phone. Don't use root explorer, you might not have enough time to edit the permission before rebooting...=)
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don't know how to use ADB. so sad...
thanks.

bern4d1 said:
don't know how to use ADB. so sad...
thanks.
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I used it in xrecovery, but don't install until he updates the framework to v54
Sent from a pyramid in Canadada

egyptshun said:
I used it in xrecovery, but don't install until he updates the framework to v54
Sent from a pyramid in Canadada
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do you mean include this in the zip file then flash through xrec?

bern4d1 said:
do you mean include this in the zip file then flash through xrec?
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Yes, if you wanna do it with Xrec. Seems it would be good if making a zip file for Xrec.
Edit: I've attached a zip for Xrec in the OP.

shvyue said:
Yes, if you wanna do it with Xrec. Seems it would be good if making a zip file for Xrec.
Edit: I've attached a zip for Xrec in the OP.
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it's working. thanks.

just flashed in xrec on Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 V054 and nothing happened.
should i change an option or something like that?

fdomartineza said:
just flashed in xrec on Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 V054 and nothing happened.
should i change an option or something like that?
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Did you download the zip from this thread? or the apk from MU? You don't need any other options to make it work, just flash it and reboot.
If the zip for xrec didn't work, have you tried to use the framework-res.apk from MU with ADB push?

[GUIDE][THEMING] Simple Android Theming Guide [NOOB PROOF!!!]

Hello xda,
i was thinking of making a simple android theming guide for you guys because i get a lot of questions like: how do you theme and what do you use?
So today i will show you how to theme in the easiest way!
WARNING: I will not be responsible for anything that hapens to your device
THIS GUIDE IS NOOB PROOF
What will you need?
- 7zip from this link: http://www.7-zip.org/
- Image Resizer from this link: http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/
- systemui/framework or any other apk you want to theme from your rom
- systemui/framework or any other apk you want to theme from a other Phone
- Some knowledge and patiente!!! <---- The last one is very important
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(I take for example my Systemui.apk and the Systemui.apk from the Galaxy S4)
BASE ROM= Your rom from your Phone
THEME ROM= Rom from other Phone
Step 1)
Make 2 folders on your desktop
1: Base rom
2: Theme rom
And put the systemui.apk from your base rom in the base rom folder
And put the systemui.apk from the theme rom in the theme rom folder
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Step 2)
(OPEN .apk's with 7zip)
Open up the SystemUI.apk from the BASE ROM.
And Open up the SystemUI.apk from the THEME ROM.
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Step 3)
Now you will see 2/3 folders and 2 other files copy the res folder to your folder you just created on you desktop!(Do the same with the THEME ROM SystemUI.apk)
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It should look like this:
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Step 4)
In the res folder are a lot of other folders what you need to do now is open up the drawable-mdpi folder (It can also be drawable-ldpi/drawable-xhdpi/drawable-hdpi or drawable-xxhdpi) (THIS DEPENDS ON THE PHONE YOU HAVE)
Do the same on the THEME ROM SystemUI.apk
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It should look like this:
Step 5)
Now here i need to tell you something you need to follow me exactly otherwise you theme will look like sh*t.
Take a file you want to replace for example i take the wifi icons
look for stat_sys_wifi_signal in your BASE ROM and also in the THEME ROM!
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It should look like this:
Step 6)
Use the image resizer program for this!
Now you need to look at the size of the BASE ROM wifi icon and at the THEME ROM wifi icon size and resize the THEME ROM wifi icon size to the size from the BASE ROM wifi icon! (if you need to rename it rename it to the same name as the BASE ROM wifi icon otherwise it won't work!)
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How to resize with image resizer?
Click with your right mouse button on the picture and click on resize pictures and tick the custom box and fill the size there in.
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I was expecting more !!!
Hi
That was awesome explanation so thanks so much :fingers-crossed:
But i have an other question....
How do you transform the official samsung roms (.md5) as example to flashable CWM zip (.zip) ????
if it is a complicated so forget about my question and thanks again

I will write a guide for that soon
Sent from my YP-GS1 using xda app-developers app

and for changing the boot animation, this looks like what we need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189934
on our system it is /system/media/bootsamsung.qmg for now, until roms with kernels with bootanimation.zip come out

krzee said:
and for changing the boot animation, this looks like what we need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189934
on our system it is /system/media/bootsamsung.qmg for now, until roms with kernels with bootanimation.zip come out
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No this method is 1000 ways simpler!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1964778

very nice