Hello everybody, i got sick of my battery icon and wanted a change, but i am with UBKPD (2.3.6. for Argentina and some other countries of Latinamerica) and couldn't use any other theme or part of it.
Thanks to the thread of umarian and other threads all over XDA and HTC Manía (this in spanish) i figure out how to change my battery icon.
I attach diferent .rar files. In there you will find a folder with icons AND the file: framework-res.apk of UBKPD according to the respective icon.
Of course, you can change icons of your Firmware whatever it is (using this icons or those you want) following the steps of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431048
The icons i've used are those provided by umarian in that thread, some others that i picked up from other threads with mods for other firmwares. None are creations of mine. SO, IF YOU LIKE THIS, THANKS HIM FOR CIRCLE BATTERY ICONS.
If you have UBKPD firmware or you want to trie if it's usefull in yours, follow this steps (you would need to be root and to have a file manager with root permissions):
a.) make a backup, just in case. We are going to touch system files!!
b.) copy the file framework-res.apk of the folder with icons you want;
c.) copy it to the folder: system in your phone, there, change permissions to rw-, r--, r--;
d) move the file framework-res.apk from system to system/framework
d) reboot and it's done.
Advice: However you got all the icons to go 1% to 1%, i still couldn't make the changes to apply the icon to work from 1% to 1%.
Please, also, if anyone have a claim on the battery icon, let me know.
Since most users are on custom themes, ICS to be precise, replacing framework-res will result in loss of the theme.
So if you can share the png files then it will be great since it only involves drag n drop using 7zip.
Or you can explain in OP to copy the png from any of your attachment and replacing them in the one's current framework-res
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Since most users are on custom themes, ICS to be precise, replacing framework-res will result in loss of the theme.
So if you can share the png files then it will be great since it only involves drag n drop using 7zip.
Or you can explain in OP to copy the png from any of your attachment and replacing them in the one's current framework-res
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Thanks. My explanation seems it isn't good. Inside the folder I uploaded are the png files plus the framework file. If someone wants to use the png files there are they, separate from the framework file.
On the other hand, in the link I let is the explanation on how can port the png files (icons) to the firmware they want. However, I don't know if this procedure works with ice cream sandwich. It works 100% in ginger .
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Thanks. My explanation seems it isn't good. Inside the folder I uploaded are the png files plus the framework file. If someone wants to use the png files there are they, separate from the framework file.
On the other hand, in the link I let is the explanation on how can port the png files (icons) to the firmware they want. However, I don't know if this procedure works with ice cream sandwich. It works 100% in ginger .
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OK. Cool. I didn't download the attachments so didn't know you had explained the stuff inside them.
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Hi XDA
Im trying to make a battery mod for my HTC Sensation, but i need some help.
I have the framework-res.apk for my rom (Android Revolution HD) and 100 pngs.
I need help with compiling the stat_sys_battery.xml so it uses all the 100 pngs instead of htcs 7
I also need to know if its okay to just replace the files in the framework-res.apk using 7-zip, and replace that with the framework-res.apk in a working battery mod i downloaded, since i dont know how to make the update script
Thank you for you help
frederikh said:
Hi XDA
Im trying to make a battery mod for my HTC Sensation, but i need some help.
I have the framework-res.apk for my rom (Android Revolution HD) and 100 pngs.
I need help with compiling the stat_sys_battery.xml so it uses all the 100 pngs instead of htcs 7
I also need to know if its okay to just replace the files in the framework-res.apk using 7-zip, and replace that with the framework-res.apk in a working battery mod i downloaded, since i dont know how to make the update script
Thank you for you help
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Sorry, but it's a bit more complicated than just opening the .apk in 7-zip or winrar. You need to decompile the .apk... the easiest way is to use a program called apk manager. Search on XDA, and you will find it.
Then, in the decompiled folder, you will have a /drawable/ folder. You need to re-code the stat_sys_battery.xml to include all the pngs, as well as the zzz_stat_sys_battery_1.xml.
In addition to the 100 pngs you already have, you will also need some charging animation icons and a stat_sys_battery_unknown.png icon that all match your battery icon theme.
After redoing the 3 xmls in the drawable folder, and replacing all the necessary pngs, you then need to recompile and sign your apk with the new files.
I've attached a sample of the 3 xmls for you to use as a reference.
If you are looking to get a battery mod the quick and easy way, then I have a bunch in a thread HERE. If you are looking to learn how to do it yourself (Which I highly recommend for the learning experience it will provide), then search around and look for some guides on compiling and decompiling to help you on your way. You can also download any of the battery mods from the thread I linked to, and decompile them for examples of a working framework-apk that has been modded.
Keep in mind, when experimenting with this, you ABOSLUTELY WILL cause your phone to not be able to boot up. Make sure you have a nandroid backup ready.
Good luck.
Thank you!
Wow, this is gonna take a bit longer than i though B)
Btw, i was using one of your mods, but i found that it wasnt smooth enough + the icon didnt have enough detail
frederikh said:
Hi XDA
Im trying to make a battery mod for my HTC Sensation, but i need some help.
I have the framework-res.apk for my rom (Android Revolution HD) and 100 pngs.
I need help with compiling the stat_sys_battery.xml so it uses all the 100 pngs instead of htcs 7
I also need to know if its okay to just replace the files in the framework-res.apk using 7-zip, and replace that with the framework-res.apk in a working battery mod i downloaded, since i dont know how to make the update script
Thank you for you help
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go to first link on my sign download a batt mod open framework and use it...
lalitsehgal21 said:
go to first link on my sign download a batt mod open framework and use it...
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Thanks, but no thanks B)
I think will try to learn how to do it my self
I have successfully used the UOT Kitchen to modify the icons and fonts, etc. but I now want to add the "green if connected to Google" icons which I didn't see in the kitchen.
Can someone explain how this can be done? Can I just modify the framework-res.apk or is this another kind of tweak or fix??
Thanks
PS: I can't see any themes around anymore that offer this (I am on WB v5 + DL custom kernel at the moment)
If you are on stock rom you can use Achotjan flashable zip in android development section (i can't post here the link cause i'm on mobile but you can easily find it watching on achotjan threads on his profile)..otherwise if you are on a different rom..you can copy and replace icon.png images from achotjan framework to your! good luck
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If you are on stock rom you can use Achotjan flashable zip in android development section (i can't post here the link cause i'm on mobile but you can easily find it watching on achotjan threads on his profile)..otherwise if you are on a different rom..you can copy and replace icon.png images from achotjan framework to your! good luck
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Thanks, I don't want a new ROM - just the green icons. I currently have green icons but not the ones that only go green when you are connected to Google services.
I am looking for JUST that part only.
Galaxea said:
Thanks, I don't want a new ROM - just the green icons. I currently have green icons but not the ones that only go green when you are connected to Google services.
I am looking for JUST that part only.
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Yes mate..infact..achotjan has released a flashable addon of systemUI.apk with green icons when connect to google..not a whole rom..here you are..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192469
Edit: sorry..in the first reply i wrote that it is framework related..my mistake..it is systemUI related!
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Yes mate..infact..achotjan has released a flashable addon of systemUI.apk with green icons when connect to google..not a whole rom..here you are..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192469
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I have used those once before, but the files don't exist on those links anymore. I would like a dev to explain if this is something that we can do ourselves, or if it is some complicated hack.....
Galaxea said:
I have used those once before, but the files don't exist on those links anymore. I would like a dev to explain if this is something that we can do ourselves, or if it is some complicated hack.....
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Damn..you are right..link was deleted!! If you want tomorrow i can upload it for you!! let me know if you want achotjan file or if you want to try yourself!
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I want it. Please upload if its not too much trouble... Btw i'm running wolfs tw v5. Will it work on this ROM?
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I would like to be able to do it myself as I already have a customised framework and systemUI.apk.
If someone could explain the process that would be great.
you just need to replace the correct icons in the framework-res.apk and systemui.apk then replace them on your phone.
The way i did it was copy .apk file to computer, change extension to .rar, open it in winrar (not extract), extract the hdpi-drawable folder then replace icons, copy that hdpi-drawable folder with the new icons back into winrar and it will ask you to repack the .rar, after that change the extension back to .apk and copy it to the correct folder. The framework-res.apk one is ok to copy back but if you do the systemui.apk one you will get endless fc until you can restart your phone so i think you have to install it through flashtool?
I think that you have to replace the images without extract the entire apk otherwise you need to resign it when you finish! Anyway..framework is not involved..wifi and signal icons are sustemUI related only..i will upload it in few hours..then you can watch inside for the green icons and do it yourself! Pay attention..cause if you do something wrong probably the phone won't boot up or gives fc!
Cheers
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Green Icons
Here you have the flashable file with Achotjan SystemUI (green icons)..a big thanks to him for sharing this file some mounth ago!
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Here you have the flashable file with Achotjan SystemUI (green icons)..a big thanks to him for sharing this file some mounth ago!
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Thanks for the file. I am able to change the icons using the kitchen, but I need to understand how just replacing the icons gets them to change colour when connected to Google?? Is the code already there and the icons are all the same colour so we just don't see it with the stock icons?
I have made other changes to my SystemUI so I don't want to lose those changes - that's why I want to be able to change my own files.
Is it really just a case of changing the icons to get the desired effect? Is it some specific icons that are needed, or any icons? *still confused*
Galaxea said:
Thanks for the file. I am able to change the icons using the kitchen, but I need to understand how just replacing the icons gets them to change colour when connected to Google?? Is the code already there and the icons are all the same colour so we just don't see it with the stock icons?
I have made other changes to my SystemUI so I don't want to lose those changes - that's why I want to be able to change my own files.
Is it really just a case of changing the icons to get the desired effect? Is it some specific icons that are needed, or any icons? *still confused*
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Mate..open the file that i post..inside you can find systemUI.apk..opne it with winrar and extract drawable-hdpi folder to your desktop..you will see all your icons..the images named "....fully.png" are colored green!! You must replace your current icon in your custom SystemUi with this ones!! Is it more clear now?
Galaxea said:
Thanks for the file. I am able to change the icons using the kitchen, but I need to understand how just replacing the icons gets them to change colour when connected to Google?? Is the code already there and the icons are all the same colour so we just don't see it with the stock icons?
I have made other changes to my SystemUI so I don't want to lose those changes - that's why I want to be able to change my own files.
Is it really just a case of changing the icons to get the desired effect? Is it some specific icons that are needed, or any icons? *still confused*
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do you mean how the data icon and the signal bars change from green to white/grey?? cause if so then yes just changing the .pngs will be fine cause i did it with my own systemui/framework.
Thanks all. That's what I wanted to know.
K, so i'm running RCmix3D Runny 4.0 ROM (Sweet ROM btw) and i've found an icon pack that i want to use, not in an APK format, just have it in a folder as of now, both installed on my desktop and in my media folder on my phone. i really don't want to use Launcher Pro or anything like that to keep the icon pack installed, so i was wondering if anyone knew a way to install the icon pack with a program that doesn't need to be consistently ran to keep the icon pack installed.
i'm not completely retarded when it comes to ROMs, but i am new, so please, be gentle. lol
You would have to use a theme pack made for your Rom if you want to just flash it. If you know how to extract framework apks you could swap out the PNG images yourself.
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Thanks for the insight um can u provide a link to a tutorial on the subject
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Thanks for the insight um can u provide a link to a tutorial on the subject
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There is no tutorial that I know of. Learning how to do most of this stuff requires time searching and reading on the internet. I use linux with dsixdas kitchen to have a working folder of Rom. You could just pull out framework-res.apk and systemui.apk from Rom to work with as well. Decompile apk, trade out PNG's retaining original file name, recompile and change extension back to .apk. now you have the apk with different icons. Either build Rom with these or push them to phone and reboot. There are many other places where PNG images are stored as well. Com.HTC.resources.apk is another one for example.
Here We Go!!!
As promised here are the 1 % mods for the remaining Atrix 2 Firmware.......
If i missed any let me know i feel like im missing one but to busy to check lol
All will be using gas gauge icons
I will also upload here a full tutorial so you can do it yourself, and a quick tutorial to explain changing the icons if u prefer different...
rdavisct Atrix Bullet
****will change bat to gauge****
http://www.4shared.com/zip/YA1ph8hS/AtrixBullet.html
MERetail-MEARET 55-28-37
http://www.4shared.com/zip/ScfAyGAW/MERetailMEARET5528371per.html
ME865Retail-HKTW
http://www.4shared.com/zip/nBp-0Itx/ME865Retail-HKTW1per.html
ME865ChinaRetail-CHN
http://www.4shared.com/zip/npbWldaD/ME865ChinaRetail-CHN1per.html
IndianRetail-SEARET-55.28.37
http://www.4shared.com/zip/nRl2VHbg/IndianRetail-SEARET-552837-1pe.html
ME865ChinaRetail-CHN-55.91.109
http://www.4shared.com/zip/YOsELNRJ/ME865ChinaRetail-CHN-55911091p.html
MERetail-MEARET1per
http://www.4shared.com/zip/mjKts44U/MERetail-MEARET1per.html
thanks to everyone who helped your names (i will update if i missed anyone) are on the updater script!!!
as promised, how to change the battery icons in this mod...
First download the mod above
next download the mod of your choice (or make your own 200 or so pgn's and upload them here for us )
JRW 28 Bat Mods
----of course, thanks a million jrw 28 for throwing these together for us, and make sure u buy him a beer/at least click thanks when you download these....
double click on both .zip files you downloadedone at a time and open them in a 7zip window
navigate in each window to the res/drawablehdpi/ folder
highlight the icons you want to replace in the batery mod window from JRW 28 mod and drag them to the 1% mod window from this page
close both windows
copy new zip from this page to your phones sdcard
reboot into cwm
wipe cache
wike d cache
install new zip
reboot and have patience
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Modify your firmware for 1% mod without this zip!!!
First, download the battery mod you like from this page...
***dont forget****
buy JRW 28 a beer/hit the thank you button...
JRW 1% battery Mod
next.....
unzip the 1% mod you downloaded
adb pull /system/framework-res.apk ( or copy using root explorer to your sd card and copy to your computer)
using apktool decompile the framework-res.apk you pulled from your phone, and the framework-res.apk file inside the /systems/framework folder inside the unzipped 1% mod folder
navigate inside each new file from apktool to /res/drawable folder
highlight the files "stat_sys_battery.xml" and "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml" in the downloaded drawables folder and replace the ones in your folder from your phone..
navigate in both framework-res.apk folders to /res/drawablehdpi
highlight all the battery icons in the 1% mod drawablehdpi folder **** INCLUDING "stat_sys_battery.XML" AND "stat_sys_battery_charge".....i know.... redundant a bit.....
replace the old icons in yoour decompiled framework-res folder from your phone with the new ones (and the 2 xml files)
go to terminal and recompile your modded apk from your phone
open the newly created apk from the /dist folder apktool created, and your phones original apk in a 7 zip window
drag the meta-inf folder and the android.manifest file frome original 7zip window to modded 7 zip window
close both windows
open the downloaded 1% mods original .zip file in a 7 zip window, and replace the /system/framework/framework-res.apk file in the 1% zip with the one you created
close the 7zip window, copy 1%mod zip to your sdcard and reboot into cwm
wipe caches
install 1% zip
reboot and wait.... def a long first boot....
there ya go all done!!!
HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE!!
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Is there any 1% bat. mod for Retail Indian - 5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET?
PhoenixNghi said:
Is there any 1% bat. mod for Retail Indian - 5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET?
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Ill do it next and get it up here sorry had to stop last night gf was hetting frustrated haha
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Mind uploading to some other hosting site? This one says ur acc is producing too much traffic so disabled temporarily... thanks...
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Mind uploading to some other hosting site? This one says ur acc is producing too much traffic so disabled temporarily... thanks...
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Yup working on it right now.... i would wait tho i figured out reboot in the power menu and am going to add it to these mods cause it requires a framework-res change so might as well do it all at one time.... ill post them in the themes and apps section like they should be
I found the new leaked ics and put it in my public drop box and so many people downloaded it that dropbax cut me off from my public folder for three days lol
uploading to new server now will update links
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updated links
Thanks. Works great on the SEARET :thumbup:
Wouldn't hurt if the text was a little bigger
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What do you think about ICS 4.0.4 rom? Do we need another .jar file or editing framework-res.apk works?
xanadu said:
What do you think about ICS 4.0.4 rom? Do we need another .jar file or editing framework-res.apk works?
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Not sure you should try the method above editing the framework-res and let us nnow how it worked for ya...
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Is there a 1% mod for non DEODEXED Stock Rooted Rom 2.3.6?? Can anyone helpe me?? Thanks in advanced
Cheers.
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Is there a 1% mod for non DEODEXED Stock Rooted Rom 2.3.6?? Can anyone helpe me?? Thanks in advanced
Cheers.
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Could try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645950
Or maybe one of the framework-res.apk zips in Romulus post #2... forgot which files were all needed for the 1% batt...
Note that they will both will change your theme a bit...
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Could try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645950
Or maybe one of the framework-res.apk zips in Romulus post #2... forgot which files were all needed for the 1% batt...
Note that they will both will change your theme a bit...
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Thanks man i'll try them
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Plz tell me procedure for 1% battery mod for Indian atrix 2 stock ICS.
Hi guys, after getting so many requests on my Sweet ROM thread for this icons or that icons I thought I would show you the easiest way so that you can change your own.
Please note this guide is based on Windows operating system
You will need:
A computer with Windows
7zip (free program available HERE)
systemUI.apk from your current rom
systemUI.apk from rom (or mod) with icons you want
some brains
1. Extract systemUI.apk that you are using in your rom and place it where you want it on your pc.
Right click on the systemUI.apk and select 7zip/Open archive. This open up the apk and you can now see the folders inside.
You now need to open res folder, locate drawable-xhdpi folder and drag this out to your pc.
Once it has copied over open the new drawable-xhdpi folder on your pc and here you will find a heap of png images.
Download this file and extract the folder from it. Here you will find all the Status Bar Icon images. So looking through them you will recognise battery, wifi, bluetooth etc images that show on your status bar. these are the images you need to change for different themes, eg S4 white icons etc.
2. Now open the systemUI.apk with the images you wish to add and copy out the drawable-xhdpi folder.
Now in this folder locate & copy the images you want over to the drawable-xhdpi folder you created in Step 1.
3. Once you have copied all the new images you need to re-open the archive of your rom systemUI.apk from Step 1. with 7zip.
Now open res folder and delete the drawable-xhdpi folder from in the archive.
4. Drag your new drawable-xhdpi folder (with your new images inside) into the 7zip archive.
Once this has been copied over to you 7zip archive use the green arrow (under the Add button) to go back up a level until you are at systemUI.apk. Now with it highlighted use the "Test" button to make sure it is ok.
Now we can close 7zip and you should have your systemUI with new status bar icons.
5. Make a backup of your rom (just in case) and push your new systemUI.apk back to your phone either manually with Root Explorer (or similar file manager) and set permissions rw--r--r-- or flash it from cwm.
For a flashable zip please see majdinj's flashable zip how to HERE
I hope this quick guide can help some of you learn to make your own simple icon mods.
Some examples of different Status Bar themes you can make this way
Crikey! Great guide!
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Simple and useful. Thanks shayno.
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Easy and simple guide..
Thank you sir..
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bow to your master :good:
i think VR theme flasher is much more useful n easiest way for just changing icons...
can just do it on the phone n flash it by 1step...
sorry for disturbing ur OP..
just my suggestion... have a nice day n thanks for sharing..
alvinhaw said:
i think VR theme flasher is much more useful n easiest way for just changing icons...
can just do it on the phone n flash it by 1step...
sorry for disturbing ur OP..
just my suggestion... have a nice day n thanks for sharing..
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Sure it is but what do you learn?
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Sure it is but what do you learn?
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？for just changing icon ？even if u don't have a VR theme flasher also can do it just on the
phone is actually the same method is only using phone or a pc... just drag n drop using X-plore
open apk as zip n zip back as apk...
Thanks for advise...
need some brains as u mention on ur OP..
Useful mod with simple teaching. Thank you,Fine, Master, is there anyway to position the icons.
( I shall start collecting systemui)
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dsmas said:
Useful mod with simple teaching. Thank you,Fine, Master, is there anyway to position the icons.
( I shall start collecting systemui)
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You mean like center clock etc? That takes xml or smali edits which require more knowledge and to decompile the apk. There are other threads on xda that will help you with that
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You mean more brains.
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Can I just delete an icon say the battery icon in my res folder?
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