Hey buddy,
I've enabled the Old TV like animation on XXKP9. It was disabled by default, for development purpose i thought.
here's the sample video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76XAZE6iV08
and here's the file:
View attachment framework-res.rar
remember:
-do what you wanna do, i'm not responsible for anything happen because of this file.
-Only for XXKP9
-Root first
-it was tested by me
nice dude
i like it
nurseto said:
Hey buddy,
I've enabled the Old TV like animation on XXKP9. It was disabled by default, for development purpose i thought.
here's the sample video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76XAZE6iV08
and here's the file:
View attachment 644244
remember:
-do what you wanna do, i'm not responsible for anything happen because of this file.
-Only for XXKP9
-Root first
-it was tested by me
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Can you post the edited file (Source)
because i have already edited the framework file so i cant replace it
i just pull framework-res.apk and extract it,
edit bool.xml in framework-res\res\values\bool.xml
and change value config_animateScreenLights to false
and compile again
that's it bro
nurseto said:
i just pull framework-res.apk and extract it,
edit bool.xml in framework-res\res\values\bool.xml
and change value config_animateScreenLights to false
and compile again
that's it bro
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I cant find a file like that in framework-res.apk !!!
Cool.
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vivekkalady said:
I cant find a file like that in framework-res.apk !!!
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you must extract it using apk manager
and you will find many files extracted into folder
if you are using XXKP9, then just use my file, i've do it for you bro
nurseto said:
you must extract it using apk manager
and you will find many files extracted into folder
if you are using XXKP9, then just use my file, i've do it for you bro
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I hav extracted the framework-res.apk file
i can see many files in that
but i cant find the file you have specified
tell me the correct location
i cant use your file because i have ported the overscroll effect to my phone by editing both framework.jar & framework-res.apk
awesome ..great job dude..been waiting for this 4 so long..!
nice work dude
nice work dude,but our framework size around 8mb but this one only 5?wat u did?
vivekkalady said:
I hav extracted the framework-res.apk file
i can see many files in that
but i cant find the file you have specified
tell me the correct location
i cant use your file because i have ported the overscroll effect to my phone by editing both framework.jar & framework-res.apk
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you are using apk manager aren't you?
when extracting done, in your apk manager folder, you will find a folder named projects. in this projects folder you will find framework-res\res\values\bool.xml
bala242 said:
nice work dude,but our framework size around 8mb but this one only 5?wat u did?
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yes i noticed that too
don't know why because i only edit one file
maybe apk manager (which compiling files into .apk) is the cause.
nurseto said:
you are using apk manager aren't you?
when extracting done, in your apk manager folder, you will find a folder named projects. in this projects folder you will find framework-res\res\values\bool.xml
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Its Working Fine
Nurseto and vivek can u guys work together and put crt effect and overglow in the same mod.then it would be awesome.
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rdr_m said:
Nurseto and vivek can u guys work together and put crt effect and overglow in the same mod.then it would be awesome.
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i think framework.jar and framework-res.apk are independent
i've use vivek file and my file, it can work together
you can use vivek mod and my mod together, without interrupting each other
Great work dude
If this can be ported for the XXKB3, You sir are my hero. I want this so damned bad! GB is so dry! No themes makes it horrible to use :\ I hope in the future devs that Samsung will add the option to apply your own themes flawlessly and an option to select specific features. [CRT, Overglow]
Misledz said:
If this can be ported for the XXKB3, You sir are my hero. I want this so damned bad! GB is so dry! No themes makes it horrible to use :\ I hope in the future devs that Samsung will add the option to apply your own themes flawlessly and an option to select specific features. [CRT, Overglow]
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Some said, this effect is hardcoded into the gingerbread itself.I don't think it will be easy to port Electron Beam Effect(this is how it named by android).
nurseto said:
Some said, this effect is hardcoded into the gingerbread itself.I don't think it will be easy to port Electron Beam Effect(this is how it named by android).
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Lets just hope they don't turn into royal jackasses and remove it in the next release.
Related
i am surprised to see there are no threads or active threads discussing the mods that can be done to the transition animations.
i have found few threads in XDA which actually works on Xperia X10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831562
And the actual main thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814072
i have attached the one which has all the effects together used (also which worked on my device)
Note:I have directly pushed framework_res.apk ,so not sure whether Metamorph thing works
Nice find ;-)
Will try it!
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It's really nice, I liked it, thanks man !
Nice find i will try it
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these are some great animations thanks man but if you want to keep your themed framwork just replace the folder called anim in framework.apk using winrar
please
jassired said:
i am surprised to see there are no threads or active
Note:I have directly pushed framework_res.apk ,so not sure whether Metamorph thing works
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thanks but, please can you explain how to push directly?
I created a folder "X10" the root of my hard drive, and I have pull file 3: adb , AdbWinApi.dll , AdbWinUsbApi.dll
then I launched the command prompt and typed
Code:
adb push-res.apk framework / system / framework / framework-res.apk
but after he wrote:
Code:
can not stat 'framework-res.apk': No such file or directory
please help a Newbie
black97one said:
thanks but, please can you explain how to push directly?
I created a folder "X10" the root of my hard drive, and I have pull file 3: adb , AdbWinApi.dll , AdbWinUsbApi.dll
then I launched the command prompt and typed
Code:
adb push-res.apk framework / system / framework / framework-res.apk
but after he wrote:
Code:
can not stat 'framework-res.apk': No such file or directory
please help a Newbie
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Copy and replace with the animations in framevork res / using. rar / and install new framevork using Chewitt installer
i find this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835004
but i don't undestand what to do with, and where is "Chewitt installer"?
sorry
black97one said:
i find this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835004
but i don't undestand what to do with, and where is "Chewitt installer"?
sorry
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Ok i will upload full black theme installer with custom animation and,some changes to look perfect, your phone must be rooted and reed tutorial in your post, and ... here is what you get after http://i54.tinypic.com/28kmqkw.png
and download
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/284753/X10-Res-Mods-1-2-custom-change-rar.html
great thanks!
it work!!!
black97one said:
great thanks!
it work!!!
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No big deal bro
very nice find, thank you for posting....it's working flawlessly, even if implemented in a theme....! Great!
Thanks buddy
I have already flash a framework with Metamorph who change the animations.
But your animations are toooo cooool, how can i get this?
Bluewall said:
I have already flash a framework with Metamorph who change the animations.
But your animations are toooo cooool, how can i get this?
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Framework res-animation/rename.apk to rar-extract with rar or better with 7zip/, btw animations from 4g evo or here
mipepim said:
Framework res-animation/rename.apk to rar-extract with rar or better with 7zip/, btw animations from 4g evo or here
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Please help me i dont know how to do it. I copy the framework-res.apk from system/framework to SD and renamre it from apk to rar and open with rar and replace the anim Folder from your Transistion.zip with the one in framework is this right? Where do i need to copy Transition.xml then and when im finished can i just rename it back tu apk and copy it to system/framework with Root Explorer or do i need to do something special?
mipepim said:
Framework res-animation/rename.apk to rar-extract with rar or better with 7zip/, btw animations from 4g evo or here
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Thanks for digging them out. Makes it easier!
*Edit-
Where do i need to copy Transition.xml
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Transition.xml is not used. It is for if you use this with Ninjamorph or something similar.
Is it working on U20i?
zyker said:
is it working on u20i?
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you can try....
mipepim said:
you can try....
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I drag the anim folder into framework-res.apk in winrar and it works!!
In "framework-res.apk/res/layout" when I edit the "status_bar_expanded.xml",
even if I add one dot and delete it again and save the file, it doesn't work
anymore and it stucks on my bootanimation, and loops over and over.
I use "apk manager" for decompiling and compiling the framework-res.apk.
Does any one know what the problem is?
Thank you?
sohrab1985 said:
In "framework-res.apk/res/layout" when I edit the "status_bar_expanded.xml",
even if I add one dot and delete it again and save the file, it doesn't work
anymore and it stucks on my bootanimation, and loops over and over.
I use "apk manager" for decompiling and compiling the framework-res.apk.
Does any one know what the problem is?
Thank you?
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what do you mean add one dot?
kay_kiat88 said:
what do you mean add one dot?
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To the code obviously. ie he cant seam to save file without it breaking, even if removing what he added prior to saving.
TheATHEiST said:
To the code obviously. ie he cant seam to save file without it breaking, even if removing what he added prior to saving.
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i know it's obviously to the code. upload your .xml let me take a look.
also ensure that the /(yourdirectory)/apktool/framework/1.apk where 1.apk is your original framework-res.apk and /(yourdirectory)/apktool/framework/2.apk where 2.apk is your original tw-framework-res.apk
statusbarexpanded
Hey
Do any know what @id/plmnLabel and @id/spnLabel refers to? Im speculating it has something to do with service provider.. Since the theme of framework is set to Black, the service provider text color is black as well, so ive made edits to
...Color=?textColorSecondary on both (removed Inverse) ive not tested this, maybe u have Kay?
biopsin said:
Hey
Do any know what @id/plmnLabel and @id/spnLabel refers to? Im speculating it has something to do with service provider.. Since the theme of framework is set to Black, the service provider text color is black as well, so ive made edits to
...Color=?textColorSecondary on both (removed Inverse) ive not tested this, maybe u have Kay?
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nope i haven't tested it but u can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9066440&postcount=1
android:id="@id/plmnLabel". This is the Carrier name
android:id="@id/spnLabel". This is the Provider name
this post is useful for froyo.
but i'm already on gingerbread. for gingerbread, read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
all working great ..
Tnx k - ur right still on froyo
kay_kiat88 said:
what do you mean add one dot?
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I mean you even can't make a small change in that xml.
kay_kiat88 said:
i know it's obviously to the code. upload your .xml let me take a look.
also ensure that the /(yourdirectory)/apktool/framework/1.apk where 1.apk is your original framework-res.apk and /(yourdirectory)/apktool/framework/2.apk where 2.apk is your original tw-framework-res.apk
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Here is my "status_bar_expanded.xml"
I just want to change some colors. I did the same thing for other xmls like
"status_bar_latest_event_content.xml" and it works perfectly, but for that
one, it stucks on my bootanimation. when I compile the xml I get no error
but I don't know what the problem is.
For that 1.apk and 2.apk, no I didn't do that.
I'll try it and report back.
sohrab1985 said:
Here is my "status_bar_expanded.xml"
I just want to change some colors. I did the same thing for other xmls like
"status_bar_latest_event_content.xml" and it works perfectly, but for that
one, it stucks on my bootanimation. when I compile the xml I get no error
but I don't know what the problem is.
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If u use wrong definisions it wil stall.. What color is this in your file android:textColor="#ff7bad00" ?
After compiling did u copy the manifest and metainf folder to the new framework Res?
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biopsin said:
If u use wrong definisions it wil stall.. What color is this in your file android:textColor="#ff7bad00" ?
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it's the color of operator name in status bar and that "clear" button, and I changed it to "#ff000000"
zenkinz said:
After compiling did u copy the manifest and metainf folder to the new framework Res?
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Honestly, I don't know what those "manifest" and "metainf" are, because I changed some xmls and I'd had no problem with them, So I thought that's the way to compile and decompile framework-res.apk.
Could you plz tell me what should I do? Thanks.
sohrab1985 said:
Honestly, I don't know what those "manifest" and "metainf" are, because I changed some xmls and I'd had no problem with them, So I thought that's the way to compile and decompile framework-res.apk.
Could you plz tell me what should I do? Thanks.
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I thought u already have this covered because it sounded like you have no problem with other XML except this.
But if u have not heard of the two files/folder I have hightlighted chances are you don't have them in your newly compiled apk which will cause bootloop.
After compiling ur apk you should see that meta-inf folder is missing. U need to copy that from the original API, along with manifest.XML to the new apk.
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zenkinz said:
I thought u already have this covered because it sounded like you have no problem with other XML except this.
But if u have not heard of the two files/folder I have hightlighted chances are you don't have them in your newly compiled apk which will cause bootloop.
After compiling ur apk you should see that meta-inf folder is missing. U need to copy that from the original API, along with manifest.XML to the new apk.
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that's right, I've had no problem with any xmls without copying those files until now, but thanks to you I can edit this one, too.
Thank you so much.
Everybody has got different framework-res(theme/icons and others) so i decided to upload files which will work on every version of stock 2.3.3 rom u have downloaded.
Instructions:
In my rar file u have got folders with lockscreen files inside.U will ned ur framework-res to get lockscreen working.Pull ur framework-res.apk using rootexplorer(or from rom)system>framework>framework-res.apk
Easiest way to do this:
Open ur framework-res with winrar/7zip and go into res/drawable hdpi.Then copy my files(choose ur lockscreen)into drawable hdpi.Make a flashable zip and flash via xrecovery.Lockscreen will be changed.
In zip is folder framework(zip/system/framework).Put ur edited framework-res in folder and u are ready to flash.
If this help u feel free to press THANKS.
Included Lockscreens:
Pack 1
SGS2
Puzzlelockscreen
MelaHD
Android Phone 7
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Pack 2
iPhone
Cyanogen/x10
Lapsus
White
SlipSlide
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very nice!!! sorry man, but could yo be more especific in the intructions??? please!!!
can you upload the flashable zip via xRecovery for everyone??? please!!!
FerGT said:
can you upload the flashable zip via xRecovery for everyone??? please!!!
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updated with flashable zip
nice one mate ... love the Mela HD screen..thx for the lock files!!!
acerulz said:
nice one mate ... love the Mela HD screen..thx for the lock files!!!
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aaa,just press thanks
Cool, I was thinking of something like this too.. It would be great if someone could make a simple theme kitchen that could add the files to the apk's and put it all in an xrec zip. Then we could just make "theme packs" that could be installed on any rom. And using different pieces (lockscreen,status bar,etc..)from different themes would be a lot easier for noobs (and 'advanced users' too!).
Cant say I follow u 100% but this sounds promising so when I get a chance im gonna look in to this and maybe give it a shot. Thanks for ur efforts on this.
via x10i WB GB v4.0.4 edition
If u find some lockscreens which are working on 2.1 send me a PM with link.
great job man!!!
if you could get these MIUI lockscreens for our X10, you would be a genious, this is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134657
alzbac said:
If u find some lockscreens which are working on 2.1 send me a PM with link.
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Why 2.1?
10char.
AyDee said:
Why 2.1?
10char.
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2.1 has got almost the same lockscreen as 2.3.3 so they will work on 2.3.3 too.
I'm working on some lockscreens.
Lockscreens
He is there is an easier way of flashing these lockscreen like just thru xrecorvery as i dont know what editing frameworks mean or could u make the instructions more simply cheer waj
alzbac said:
2.1 has got almost the same lockscreen as 2.3.3 so they will work on 2.3.3 too.
I'm working on some lockscreens.
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Oh, ok. You'll have to make the 'vibrate' options for those since SE changed those options up. But of course you know that
AyDee said:
Cool, I was thinking of something like this too.. It would be great if someone could make a simple theme kitchen that could add the files to the apk's and put it all in an xrec zip. Then we could just make "theme packs" that could be installed on any rom. And using different pieces (lockscreen,status bar,etc..)from different themes would be a lot easier for noobs (and 'advanced users' too!).
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use metamorph . SUGGESTION TO OP: USE METAMORPH
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Do these lock screen mods change the answer and hung up slide aswell or only the lock screen ?
phillu97 said:
use metamorph . SUGGESTION TO OP: USE METAMORPH
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Metamorph works on x10? How come no one ever mentions using it? Yes, it would be great to use that or zipthemer, I didn't know we could. Is it pretty easy/straightforward?
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I have no idea if it works, but on the FreeX10 it works ! [this was the 2.2 Froyo one]
I'll test it tonight and get back. But I'm pretty sure it'll work ...
Thanks for this, have used 6 of your icon sets to create 6 framework-res.apk on my sd card. Can now copy, paste and reboot to have any one I like.
I made all mine using root explorer to extract my framework-res.apk and inserted your images. Then zipped and renamed from .zip to .apk and then copied back into system/framework. Happy days
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Do it have x10 1.6 lock screen ???
Do you guys know how to replace the icons on the app drawer??
any way like flashing it?
thanks...
fastest way : use one of the launcher (go launcher,adw,etc) and then download the theme....
other way : decompile,change icon, compile back some apk (CMIIW)....but I never try it before, so I don't know which apk you must decompile.... sorry for that...
I'm just a nubie
AldoSebastian said:
fastest way : use one of the launcher (go launcher,adw,etc) and then download the theme....
other way : decompile,change icon, compile back some apk (CMIIW)....but I never try it before, so I don't know which apk you must decompile.... sorry for that...
I'm just a nubie
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thanks for the reply, though i know the launchers... it's just that i wanted to have icons alone... for the steel blue theme that has been ported for G-Fit...
probably, i have to wait more for something, for bulk changes...
You have to change the apk's icons one by one if you don't use any launchers that supports icon packs (stock launcher)
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Mello^ said:
You have to change the apk's icons one by one if you don't use any launchers that supports icon packs (stock launcher)
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Correct.....
Use 7-ZIP to edit it.....
[email protected] said:
Correct.....
Use 7-ZIP to edit it.....
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or winrar or apk manager
but u have to change 1 by1 its very tym consuming
u can try any theme which have change icons
like blacklist or steel blue or any other
rajrocks said:
or winrar or apk manager
but u have to change 1 by1 its very tym consuming
u can try any theme which have change icons
like blacklist or steel blue or any other
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I am not sure about WinRAR....
Have you tried it?
WinRAR's Compression methods are different than that of 7-ZIP and I am not sure if you will end up with the correct compression for your modified APK file....
You sure about WinRAR?
You tried it?
[email protected] said:
I am not sure about WinRAR....
Have you tried it?
WinRAR's Compression methods are different than that of 7-ZIP and I am not sure if you will end up with the correct compression for your modified APK file....
You sure about WinRAR?
You tried it?
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Winrar works fine and cool
rajrocks said:
or winrar or apk manager
but u have to change 1 by1 its very tym consuming
u can try any theme which have change icons
like blacklist or steel blue or any other
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i tried blacklist and it does change some icon but less than half...
i tried steelblue but n0 icon changed...
reikableu said:
i tried blacklist and it does change some icon but less than half...
i tried steelblue but n0 icon changed...
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Some icons of some apps are stored in the ".apk" file of the particular app.....
yess
[email protected] said:
I am not sure about WinRAR....
Have you tried it?
WinRAR's Compression methods are different than that of 7-ZIP and I am not sure if you will end up with the correct compression for your modified APK file....
You sure about WinRAR?
You tried it?
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yes i have tryed
i usually do from wirar if just png change has to be done
rajrocks said:
yes i have tryed
i usually do from wirar if just png change has to be done
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I use winrar too, to change the statusbar icon
Well 7zip is better than winrar and its what I use when compiling and editing apk files
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Use winrar.
It's the best.
DarshpreetGulati said:
Use winrar.
It's the best.
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its much and much easier
i have builded an .zip
where are just some filemaps with there name on it like mms.apk
and in that you will find res map and in there another map and in there just an icon you can change this icon in what you want and zip all files again
no need to pull every apk and do it one by one
(will upload the zip as soon possible )
heres gow i modded mine
Are you looking to me?? i have an chinese ARMY !! (-(-(-.-)-)-)
robinandroid said:
its much and much easier
i have builded an .zip
where are just some filemaps with there name on it like mms.apk
and in that you will find res map and in there another map and in there just an icon you can change this icon in what you want and zip all files again
no need to pull every apk and do it one by one
(will upload the zip as soon possible )
heres gow i modded mine
Are you looking to me?? i have an chinese ARMY !! (-(-(-.-)-)-)
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may I ask what's your phone model? it seems your screens are HVGA.
Mello^ said:
may I ask what's your phone model? it seems your screens are HVGA.
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i am currently using sgace
but i have an galaxy fit . an galaxy gio . an sgs .am sgsII
and for the galaxy fit i have the same option
i am experienced in modding etc
i can mod every toichwiz launcher etc
and icons
without touching the apk
but what line in what .xml did you changed to let it also work in landscape ??
Are you looking to me?? i have an chinese ARMY !! (-(-(-.-)-)-)
robinandroid said:
i am currently using sgace
but i have an galaxy fit . an galaxy gio . an sgs .am sgsII
and for the galaxy fit i have the same option
i am experienced in modding etc
i can mod every toichwiz launcher etc
and icons
without touching the apk
but what line in what .xml did you changed to let it also work in landscape ??
Are you looking to me?? i have an chinese ARMY !! (-(-(-.-)-)-)
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I see, you're pretty rich eh ~ and how is that possible you can change the icons without touching the apk's? can you elaborate more ? I can mod TouchWizLauncher's too but not that much, I don't mean to be harsh but your post made me think you brag too much
robinandroid said:
i am currently using sgace
but i have an galaxy fit . an galaxy gio . an sgs .am sgsII
and for the galaxy fit i have the same option
i am experienced in modding etc
i can mod every toichwiz launcher etc
and icons
without touching the apk
but what line in what .xml did you changed to let it also work in landscape ??
Are you looking to me?? i have an chinese ARMY !! (-(-(-.-)-)-)
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Can u teach me how to change icon in drawer without touching apk
zcop said:
Can u teach me how to change icon in drawer without touching apk
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if you download from here the zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421126
when openend you find only filemaps with the name of an app like mms.apk
insinde is res map and another map
just place in the last map your icon rename it like thevicon in there and zip it again
but i think you will need to mod an xml file because the fit is an ldpi screen ....
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Kitkat Theme By You for YOU !!!!
First this is very much Compatible With NOOB's
This Thread Is Build On The basis of my understanding of Android Devices since I Joined XDA
What does this KITKAT THEME Consists
New KITKAT UI
Status bar EDITS
New clock
New Kit Kat dialer
Transparent Status bar
New Boot Animation of CM 11
New KITKAT UI sounds (Camera click, touch buttons sound …etc.)
New Kit Kat Launcher ( HOLO -For GB, ICS+ DEVICES - KITKAT Lacuncher of nexus 5)
New white battery and signal icons
… And much more taste it for yourself
What do you Required ???
A Fresh Working Mind
Android-Version- Anything Above Gingerbread (2.3+)
Basics (I Will give you simple guides to follow )
All few Files from your Rom which You Want to Edit
Patience
and finally Hope of Getting this Done Successfully
So Here Are Some Basics you need to Know !
Where Do I get the files of my Device to Modify
Just Go to Root of your Device (Represented by " / ") you will find many folders
Folders Which are important to us
Root/System
In System you might See few more Folders they will be like
(These which are important for us )
App
framework
lib
media
and other file called buildprop.txt in this folder
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What are all these folders ?
APP - This is the place where all the system apps exist
FRAMEWORK - This a very a very Important Folder it consists of important files like framework-res.apk , framework.jar....Etc and defines the whole UI of your system.
LIB - Not much use for theming but useful for Installing few apps as system apps, We will Get to this later.
Media - This consists of all the stuff like Sound you here when you while using your phone like Default Ringtone,Sound when you click your buttons etc and The Animation when you start your Device
Build Prop - This Consists of important properties of your system like the android version, build number ROM You are running on etc....... Be Very Careful While Playing around with this
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Few Things Which You need to Know about your Device
What is the Resolution OF your Device
What Android Version Is it running on ?
Is It a HDPI Device or MDPI or IDPI or XDPI or XXDPI Device or .......
Here are Some Links that might help you
1) list-of-android-devices-with-pixel-density
2) tablet-smartphone-resolutions-screen-size-list
3) list-of-pixel-density-device
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HERE are some that Tools and stuff that might Help you
[Advice/Reference/Guide] The Definitive APK Modding & Theming Thread... {09/03/14}]
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Here are some IMPORTANT TOOLS WHILE WORKING
Root Explorer (or any other with root access)
GIMP EDITOR FOR PC
Image Editor by BYTE Experts (Image editing In Android )
Winzip For PC
Any Tool Which can Recomplie and Decomiple APK's (Eg - APK MULTI TOOL) or Virtuous Ten
Notepad++
Blank CMW or Aroma
YOUR WORKING BRAIN
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So Guys What are the files which we want From your Device ??
From APP Folder ( Root/System/App )
Settings.apk
SystemUI.apk
From FRAMEWORK Folder ( Root/System/framework )
framework-res.apk
framework.jar
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Next Guys is very Important you need to select a rom (Preferable CM-11) of a different Device with same Screen Resolution and Download it
Here are links for checking the resolutions and devices
1) list-of-android-devices-with-pixel-density-buckets/
2)tablet-smartphone-resolutions-screen-size-list/
3)list-pixel-density-devices
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Now Lets Start the Real Work
Extract the following Things From the other Rom
System/Media (Whole folder)
System/framework/framework-res.apk
System/app/Priv/SystemUI.apk
System/app/Settings.apk
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FOR USERS EDITING IN MOBILE (Root Explorer)..........PC users go down
Now rename the follwing files (Both from your device and the other rom) [dont mix them up. place them in different folder] as
Code:
framework-res.apk
as
Code:
framework-res.zip
Code:
Settings.apk
as
Code:
Settings.zip
Code:
SystemUI.apk
as
Code:
SystemUI.zip
FOR PC USERS
JUST Select the apk and right click and select winzip or any other tool and press extract
From now on use have to use your brain, gut feel, your choices and stuff.
SO Extract the zips
Got to Res folders of each apk
For Example if you are working on Settings go to
Res folder in both your rom and the cm11
in your rom go to the the file which is related to your screen resolution
Eg.
For HDPI -(drawable-hdpi)
and same with cm11 and then start comparing the pictures the both folders and there might be nice pics in (drawble-XXHDPI) folder and that doesnt mean you can take all the pics from drawable-XXHDPI after choosing your stuff replace your images and rename if necessary ( if the images look exactly the same and with different name and rename to the name of picture in your name and replace the pic ) just go into the main folder of the file of your app which you extracted and zip of your rom
For Eg. Its Setting app
after you have edited the pics
Some Other Tips
There are few pictures in blue try to edit theme with gimp or Image Editor By Byte Experts
For chaning Default Wallpaper
Go to framework-res.apk
in that go to res
then drawable
and choose the Image you want and replace the image with same name
9 pngs can be replaced in the same way, but if you want to edit them follow this video- How to easily edit .9.png files
go back to res and then back again you will find all the folders like
assets
META-INF
res
resources.arsc
AndroidManifiest.xml
Select all the files present and zip them then Rename the zip again to " Setting.apk "
now you need to push the file back to your device
Just follow this Thread - How Install a App as System APP
For Setting and SystemUI and for framework
you need to paste them in ROOT/System/framework
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Do the Same thing With Settings.apk and system UI
FOR KITKAT BATTERY ICONS (you need to replace your old battery icons with these With same name as that of your battery icons in framework-res.apk )- [THEME] 1% battery and statusbar VR Themes(and KitKat)
For layout changes and stuff work it you self it to complex so..... but anyways here is a Guide which you may like
[GUIDE][GB] Status bar and notification panel color changer | owner pic mod
Now i will start Dividing the Thread into Gingerbread And For ICS+ and Kitkat DEVICES
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FOR GINGERBREAD USERS (ANDROID - 2.3+ )
[GUIDE] [MOD] Add KitKat Easter Egg in your ROM [GB]
HOW TO USE A Blank flashable zip - [Guide]How to make a flashable zip
Extract
Start placing the files which i tell you in System/App (of blank flashable zip )
You need to the some how get the apk's of these app
The list go's as follows
ICS Camera
ExDailer
Kitkat theme for Ex dailer
Xposed for Gb
Holo Launcher
Tinted status bar for gb
JELLY bean clock
Setting app and the SystemUI app which you modified earlier
Kitkat Easter egg for GB File which he gave in the thread
I will give the Apk's Look at the end of the thread
For Change in Android Number and name as what ever you want do this(Be very carefull) -
Go to to Build prop file in Rot/System/
Open the file with notepad or text editor and do the following things
Maybe somewhere around line 2 you will find
Code:
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD
change it to
Code:
ro.build.id=KITKAT
and somewhere aroung line 15 you will find
Code:
ro.build.version.release=2.3.6
or similar code
change it to
Code:
ro.build.version.release=4.4.2
save the file and reboot to test it then place the build prop in system/ of your
flashable zip
now place all these apks in the flashable zip
IN
system/app
if there is no app folder make one and place them
Now similarly place only the frameworrk-res.apk, framework.jar files in
system/framework
Now take the Media folder which you extracted Before From CM 11 and place the folder in
system folder and go back and zip the file and its done
Now place it in your SD-Card and flash it With Custom Recovery -Eg. TWRP or......
I will give you part-2 of this Theme at end just flash that after flashing your theme
Happy Kitkat Theming
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FOR ICS+ USERS (ANDROID - 4.0.3+ )
[GUIDE] [MOD] Add KitKat Easter Egg in your ROM [GB]
HOW TO USE A Blank flashable zip - [Guide]How to make a flashable zip
Extract
Start placing the files which i tell you in System/App (of blank flashable zip )
You need to the some how get the apk's of these app
The list go's as follows
Google for Kikat dailer for ics or here is the link [APP ICS 4.1+][2014-03-20]KitKat Dialer
Xposed Module
Google Now Launcher
Tinted status bar
Setting app and the SystemUI app which you modified earlier
Kitkat Easter egg for GB File which he gave in the thread
I will give the Apk's Look at the end of the thread
For Change in Android Number and name as what ever you want do this(Be very carefull) -
Go to to Build prop file in Rot/System/
Open the file with notepad or text editor and do the following things
Maybe somewhere around line 2 you will find
Code:
ro.build.id=ICS
change it to
Code:
ro.build.id=KITKAT
and somewhere aroung line 15 you will find
Code:
ro.build.version.release=4.03
or similar code
change it to
Code:
ro.build.version.release=4.4.2
save the file and rebbot to test it then place the build prop in system/ of your
flashable zip
now place all these apks in the flashable zip
IN
system/app
if there is no app folder make one and place them
Now similarly place only the frameworrk-res.apk, framework.jar files in
system/framework
Now take the Media folder which you extracted Before From CM 11 and place the folder in
system folder and go back and zip the file and its done
Now place it in your SD-Card and flash it With Custom Recovery -Eg. TWRP or......
Happy Kitkat Theming
MISC STUFF
[MOD][XPOSED][4.0+]Android Apps Theme Engine-Theme Your Android Apps Without Any Third Party App Or Extra Xposed Module
Can take some more resources here - [ROM] [4.2.1] KitKat UI [Beta2 Release][8TH NOV]
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FOR KITKAT USERS (ANDROID - 4.4+ )
Just follow this Awesome Guide -[09 Mar.] [HOW-TO] Complete Your KitKat look (Holo light - White UI) 33b5e5 genocide
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Here Is An Example For You (Anyways its HDPI) - KitKat theme for Micromax A87
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Please Help Me Improve This Guide.
This is Just the beginning
If you think this post is useful and should be featured on XDA NEWS Or XDA Portal hit this -
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Credit
All the Guys Whose Threads are mentioned
And all the Apps
:angel:
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Great guide. Just one point/tip if I may, I see it a lot that People suggest to rename an apk to zip, well in order to open a zip you obviously need to have a program capable of doing so, so just set apks to open with your preferred zip program which will cut out the unnecessary step of having to rename each apk you want to mod.
XperienceD said:
Great guide. Just one point/tip if I may, I see it a lot that People suggest to rename an apk to zip, well in order to open a zip you obviously need to have a program capable of doing so, so just set apks to open with your preferred zip program which will cut out the unnecessary step of having to rename each apk you want to mod.
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Yes thanks you very much but i will mention that do that with a pc but need to follow same procedure.while working in your mobile ( Root Explorer) or es they don't give direct option to extract
kaushikb.1996 said:
Yes thanks you very much but i will mention that do that with a pc but need to follow same procedure.while working in your mobile ( Root Explorer) or es they don't give direct option to extract
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hello...! the guide is quit amazing! :laugh: but i cant find any device's rom same as my phone's resolution... my devce is lg optimus hub and resolution is 320x480, mdpi ... can you help me find that? thank you...
Malyaj said:
hello...! the guide is quit amazing! :laugh: but i cant find any device's rom same as my phone's resolution... my devce is lg optimus hub and resolution is 320x480, mdpi ... can you help me find that? thank you...
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Thank you very much HTC Explorer will do the work for you
kaushikb.1996 said:
Thank you very much HTC Explorer will do the work for you
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Thanks for the guide bro its awesome! :laugh: and thanxs for device recommendation too!
actually i was also thinking about make same like your thread if u want any help you can look into my rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781700
sssomnath474 said:
actually i was also thinking about make same like your thread if u want any help you can look into my rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781700
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Yeah....
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lol,nearly the half apps are ics,jb styled,how shall it looks like kk?launcher not kk,clock not kk,blablabla
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lol,nearly the half apps are ics,jb styled,how shall it looks like kk?launcher not kk,clock not kk,blablabla
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Hey have a look at my first post and for clock you can modify jbclock+ to make it look like kk and best launcher according to me is holo kk launcher and if your running ICS+ there are many apps that looks exactly like kk launcher which version of android are you running on?? And I really think if you change many of the images in the talks it will drastically change things please have patience to read the first post
And yeah it looks like I din't work too much for this thread
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kaushikb.1996 said:
I don't get you exactly, I already build a Kitkat theme for my device before creating this thread
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actually me also thought to make a thread like how to theme like kitkat but u already did
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actually me also thought to make a thread like how to theme like kitkat but u already did
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Anything you want to add to this thread?? Or any suggestions??
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kaushikb.1996 said:
Anything you want to add to this thread?? Or any suggestions??
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yes just put a headline systemui.apk
and make a guide how to make it look like kitkat i can help you to gather all the guide for GB
similarly for framework
and one more thing you must add some screenshot that is necessary
thus people can find all guide from one thread as well some ideas from you too
Thank You
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yes just put a headline systemui.apk
and make a guide how to make it look like kitkat i can help you to gather all the guide for GB
similarly for framework
and one more thing you must add some screenshot that is necessary
thus people can find all guide from one thread as well some ideas from you too
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i think its better if you a create separate thread for framework and systemui then i will add the link as i am not aware of the word limit of the post in xda .... and if would could help withe the screenshots it would be good an surely i will help you with that thread thank you
Awesome !!!
Works perfectly with my Micromax A96 !!!!!
Thanks developer !!!
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sriss said:
Works perfectly with my Micromax A96 !!!!!
Thanks developer !!!
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Thats why I told it works with any rom in the world
And don't forget to hit thanks if helped
kaushikb.1996 said:
Thats why I told it works with any rom in the world
And don't forget to hit thanks if helped
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@kaushikb.1996, I saw your thread of Micromax A87, in that you've themed the dialer too, right? If I attach my Phone.apk and Contacts.apk? Can you do it for me? As far I've read the OP, there's nothing bout' that. Maybe you can help?
Thank You.
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@kaushikb.1996, I saw your thread of Micromax A87, in that you've themed the dialer too, right? If I attach my Phone.apk and Contacts.apk? Can you do it for me? As far I've read the OP, there's nothing bout' that. Maybe you can help?
Thank You.
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No I actually din't theme it, I used exdailer and dark theme its a light and good looking too
Great thread. Helped me a lot since I'm working on a Android L themed ROM for the galaxy express using Pacrom as base. I've managed to get the settings.apk theme changed like the header and color and stuff. Trying to change the icon colors in settings and theme the dialer and framework res. Whenever I theme the dialer and framework res it the dialer doesn't show up after replacing via system/priv-app permissions -rw-r-r-. And the framework res cause a boot loop. All I did was change some pngs and .9 images and edited the XML's dimensions and styles XML to match up then made any necessary changes to the drawables due to kitkats new theming process. Shoot me a PM thanks In advance.
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Great thread. Helped me a lot since I'm working on a Android L themed ROM for the galaxy express using Pacrom as base. I've managed to get the settings.apk theme changed like the header and color and stuff. Trying to change the icon colors in settings and theme the dialer and framework res. Whenever I theme the dialer and framework res it the dialer doesn't show up after replacing via system/priv-app permissions -rw-r-r-. And the framework res cause a boot loop. All I did was change some pngs and .9 images and edited the XML's dimensions and styles XML to match up then made any necessary changes to the drawables due to kitkats new theming process. Shoot me a PM thanks In advance.
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Well it lots like you have normally edited .9.pngs like any other picture so there is a force close as framework runs throughout the system there is probably a boot loop for now take the apks from youe rom and flash them from recovery and after that while editing .9.pngs you first decompile the apk
Then select the picture leaving that black dots and the border and save and recompile.
I have attached the video in first post