.....How to extract widgets for an apk file. for example like the smb shell.apk. i want the widgets that come in that app.
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I want to change the default music widget that comes with 2.1 transparent but i can't figure out where in the system the image is located. Any one know where the apk or image is?
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I want to change the default music widget that comes with 2.1 transparent but i can't figure out where in the system the image is located. Any one know where the apk or image is?
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I believe we are looking for the same thing.
In other words, where does HTC hide "music.apk" on the EVO? I can't find it but I know it's there somewhere. I know this because I'm running LauncherPro and can add the Music widget to my home screen. But I have no idea where it's coming from!
In any event, I want to apply the transparent morph to the stock widget, but can't do it until I can locate the .apk
In froyo the htc widget is in /system/app
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System/app/music.apk is where you find the android one.
Ok so you know how you can add a folder to your main screens, and then put other app icons in there. Well the folder is a stock manilla folder and i was wondering how we can change that icon to a folder icon of my choice. If anyone know how please let me know. Thanks
I know it's possible with ADW Ex, I'm not sure about other home replacement apps, but I don't think LauncherPro allows this.
You can also use something like Simi Folder or Folder Organizer to premake folders with custom icons and then add them to your homescreen as a widget or shortcut.
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ok cool thanks ill have to give that a try
Launcher Pro Plus allows it, I don't know if the free version does. Go Launcher allows it too.
Folder Organizer lite is wonderful. App Organizer too.
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And what about ES? Can it change icons?
hey everyone,
i was wondering, is there a file manager on the market or is there's a way using the stock one to create shortcuts to folders on screen, like with the dropbox app.
thanks
You can use an app called "Folder Organizer" (Free and Paid versions) to create folder shortcuts. It has recently been optimized for Honeycomb too
It comes with the ability to create folder widgets, but I love being able to combine it with "Desktop Visualizer" to create a folder link setup. Basically, I create an icon, and when tapped, the corresponding folder pop-up appears. It looks great, and doesn't affect home screen performance as much as having a bunch of widgets for each folder.
Just use Astro. It can create folder shortcuts.
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hello expert forum, I've been modifying android apps but so far I've only managed to change the icons ... well I want is to rename an application (the name that comes to install it) ... not to edit file devo use tools and devo ... any opinion or answer is welcome thanks
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yes
I'm not much into developing apps. Mostly basic ROM stuff but changing the apk name should be possible. I'll look around and see.
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If you just want to get different names with icons on your homescreens there are other options available as well.
Some launchers allow you to modify the app name and icon when you add it to your homescreen. Or allow you to rename a shortcut when you long press it (Go Launcher)
My current (AOSP) launcher does not have that feature. But I worked around it by using one of the many features of Tasker. Just create a task that launches a particular app. Give the task your preferred name and icon. And drag a "Task cut" widget to your homescreen for that particular task.
Another benefit of these approaches is that whenever you update the app through the Play Store you will not have to reapply you custom naming and icons. That can save a lot of time with many app updates each week! What may not be nice is that the apps will still show their native name/icon in the app drawer.
I would really enjoy being able to use this widget. I had extracted the apk file, (along with the 3x2 weather clock), and eventually got them installed in the system/app/ folder, but the widgets aren't present.
Perhaps someone would have a way to convert these to work on the M8? I'm mainly just looking to get the App & Shortcut widget, but the weather clock would be a nice bonus.
Thank you!
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I went over to the HTC One threads and found some apks and tried them. I got the app to appear in my app drawer but when I go to add it to my screen, but it just crashes. I have it installed as a system app and set the correct permissions. I'm guessing the apks just need some modification for Sense 6 since they were set for Sense 5. Any help with this would be amazing.
UPDATE:
I have extracted an apk that ALMOST works. I can add the widget to a screen, but it force closes when I try to assign an app to it.
I have included the apk, so any help would be great.
I pulled the apk from the Verizon M7 NuSenseSIX rom, so props and thanks to those developers.