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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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djkekko89 said:
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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djkekko89 said:
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.
Many users for I9003 are facing push message sync issues and hence staying on froyo. We have GB look and feel for froyo and not ICS.
[B Update 2: 11 Jan 2012 [/B]
Changelog and download link here
Update 1: 29/12/2011
Screenshot and change log here
Download link: http://www.multiupload.com/A548GV3LK0
First Version
I have created ICS theme (look and feel) for Froyo (DDKF1).
Download ICS-DDKF1.zip
Extract the contents
Push framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk into /system/framework
Reboot and Enjoy ICS look and feel.
Screenshots attached.
Note: This is for deodexed version. You can try on odexed version but backup original files.
This is for ddkf1 and ddkb2 and not tested on other froyo ROM's. You can test the same but keep backup of original files.
Disclamer: I will not be responsible for any damage to your phone.
Features:
1. ICS Theme / Look and Feel
2. 1% battery mod
3. ICS Animations (enable all animations from settings)
4. Transparent notifications bar
adb steps
Assuming apk files are extracted to c:\ics-ddkf1 path
on command prompt
adb push c:\ics-ddkf1 /sdcard/ics-ddkf1
adb shell
su (you should get # prompt)
stop (this is important as it will not remove your accounts)
mkdir /sdcard/frame-bak
cp /system/framework/framework-res.apk /sdcard/frame-bak/framework-res.apk (making backup)
cp /system/framework/twframework-res.apk /sdcard/frame-bak/twframework-res.apk (making backup)
cp /sdcard/ics-ddkf1/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
cp /sdcard/ics-ddkf1/twframework-res.apk /system/framework/twframework-res.apk
exit
adb reboot
[Reserved]
please can you port this theme for android 2.3.6 xxkpq
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manishnraj said:
please can you port this theme for android 2.3.6 xxkpq
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It's done, if he did it for froyo I suppose it is because there isn't anyone for it, if you want for KPQ look for it in themes section
@jaskiratsingh very good work, thanks
Slynightdark said:
It's done, if he did it for froyo I suppose it is because there isn't anyone for it, if you want for KPQ look for it in themes section
@jaskiratsingh very good work, thanks
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I have tried all the themes but the status bar doesn't appear
I even flash galaxy v5 theme but it had a lot of problems
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Nice work jaskirat
Hey this would be awesome and exactly what I needed as push aint working but could someone please tell me how to deodex froyo builds? I know how to do the gb ones, is there a flashable zip file available for froyo?
Looks great!!
Hey, one question.. Its anyway to have the Google logo like this pic?:
mzone1510 said:
Hey this would be awesome and exactly what I needed as push aint working but could someone please tell me how to deodex froyo builds? I know how to do the gb ones, is there a flashable zip file available for froyo?
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Use xultimate
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fedevd said:
Looks great!!
Hey, one question.. Its anyway to have the Google logo like this pic?:
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Search the market, there is a free third party app
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jaskiratsingh said:
Search the market, there is a free third party app
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And the name of the app is ....??
Thnk buddy =)
fedevd said:
And the name of the app is ....??
Thnk buddy =)
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Try Tiwiz ICS Search Bar
wrong, that app is for Goo. search widget, in my pic is the notification bar
Update 1 (29/12/2011)
Changes:
1. ICS themed Phone Dialer
2. ICS themed messaging application
3. Changed SMS and Email icon in notification bar
4. Changed icon color to white with background color to Black
5. Soft key text black with white background
6. PNG optimization
7. New progress bar
Thanks to Tarun , for progress bar png and trip007in for his guidance
Replace the files in app folder in /system/app and framework in /system/framework
DDKF1- ICS Theme - Update 2.0
Update 2.0 (11 Jan 2012)
1. Fully ICS Themed Dialer
2. All background notification color Black with white text
3. All notifications icons Blue
4. 1% Large numbers blue battery mod
5. Blue scroll bar
6. Fully modded ICS messaging
7. Lockscreen background (which contains text Sweep glass to unlock) is transparent
8. Toggle buttons reduce in size when switched OFF. Giving a push in, pull out effect
9. ICS Animation
Some i forgot
Download link: http://www.multiupload.com/P9ZT5RU6CI
Replace files in app to /system/app and framework to /system/framework
P.S.: Take backup of original files.
Known Bug:
When an item is downloading, it is black text on black background
Hi, thanks for your working
You have added Advanced Power Menu?
Namaless said:
Hi, thanks for your working
You have added Advanced Power Menu?
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Sorry... No advanced power menu
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I'm working to port ICS Theme to my rom, please help me to port ICS animation?
Namaless said:
I'm working to port ICS Theme to my rom, please help me to port ICS animation?
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PM me your email address and i will mail you the files and steps.
I'm posting some addons/fixes/themes for this ROM
@achotjan, u can link this to your op. Whenever I'll make any addons/fixes for your ROM, I'll upload on this post only.
-------for v4.1-------------
1. widgets
contains: xperia torch with semc themed widget (modded by rabblex), datatraffic widget, t2a widget (type to search and share)
these are already included by achotjan in hotfix 2
2. for ussd error,.achotjan has already released hotfix 2. please see ROM thread op
. . 2.a. alternate dialer
. . contains: this replaces semcphone with cyanogenmod dialler. **ACHOTJAN ALREADY FIXED USSD ERROR. THIS DIALLER IS JUST OPTIONAL IF YOU PREFER CM7 DIALLER MORE THAN XPERIA DIALLER. this is not a hotfix
3. update
contains: market 3.4.4 and latest trackid (faster song search, new ui ics style)
these are already included by achotjan in his ROM/hotfix2
4. THEME UPDATE
contains: modified black theme (now menu background is based on black wallpaper instead of solid black, timescape has new background in landscape mode (no more solid black background), notification bar toggles have black background instead of grey, cyanbread & androidian themes included, default black and dark blue wallpaper added in sony ericcsson wallpaper picker. . ***PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE MADE NO EXTRA THEMING. I HAVE KEPT EVERYTHING AS CLOSE TO STOCK AS POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE LOOKS MORE CLOSER TO STOCK. NO THIRD PARTY IMAGES ARE USED.
the menu back ground is somewhat like this . (only the background, the status bar shown in that pic is from some other rom not this theme)
new
6. powertoggle
This is settings.apk from fxp047. works flawlessly. but no more option for facebook inseide xperia, xloud and bravia. THIS GIVES CYANOGENMOD POWER TOGGLE WIDGET ON HOME SCREEN. ALL TOGGLES WORK.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS WILL OVERWRITE STOCK XPERIA SETTINGS APP. USE THIS ONLY IF YOU WANT CM7 POWER TOGGLE WIDGET AND DON'T WANT FBIX, XLOUD, BRAVIA SETTINGS
7. ics transitions
please see post #12 on this thread. "skorvy" has made ics transitions for us.
8. transparent widgets
please see post #31 . once again good old "scorvy" gives us something nice. this time it is transparent homescreen widgets.
NEW
9. New black theme >>> View attachment Blacknew.apk
Download and install like any other apk. This is just like achotjan's black theme with minor changes.
10. silk browser and new photowidget
please see post #67. firehot_aman gives us silk browser
reserved for screenshots if they are needed later
reserved...just in case i need
nice work budy , keep it up , with everi mods theme changes etc to make the rom more customisable
thanks
cheers
Achotjan
Achotjan said:
nice work budy , keep it up , with everi mods theme changes etc to make the rom more customisable
thanks
cheers
Achotjan
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yep buddy, I'll try to keep this thread updated with latest addons/themes.
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I put ICS transitions into ROM, it work great, without any bug..
re
update #6 added to op (powertoggle widget)
NICE
Skorvy said:
I put ICS transitions into ROM, it work great, without any bug..
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pls post ur modded framework on this thread... it'll help others too!!!!
Good job, man, awesome addons for our X10's. I have an idea, is it possible to port the theme from 1.6 to work on Achotjan's ROM? Would be nice I guess...
Thanks
Denie46 said:
Good job, man, awesome addons for our X10's. I have an idea, is it possible to port the theme from 1.6 to work on Achotjan's ROM? Would be nice I guess...
Thanks
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can you upload framework-res, systemui, semcgenericuxpres etc etc of 1.6? or at least link me to any available 1.6 rom/sys dump?
(i don't have any 1.6 files. lol. I'm using x10 only with gb. never used 2.1 even ever. )
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872298 that's the only thing i found. It is flashable via Flashtool + here's what I found in Themes and apps section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340594
Thanks for the efforts
ICS transitions for achotjan rom
Hello!
Here is files that you need to flash with xrecovery for ICS transitions.
Just put on sdcard reboot phone and enter it xrecovery and flash.
I use it for few days and work without any fc or bug.
And for every case i make flashable zip with orginal files if anything go wrong.
ICS Transitions:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8j1e26n4a7h4y5j
Back to orginal:
http://www.mediafire.com/?v2oj7pz8y80xumk
EDIT: Just for info, this modified files is from hotfix1 and i not shure how they will work with others and newest releases/hotfixes.
Hii champions
Will you replace semcphone.apk
I install hotfix, nice work.
I want to enter a number in the conversation of
I can not see the numbers.
Skorvy said:
Helo!
Here is files that you need to flash with xrecovery for ICS transitions.
Just put on sdcard reboot phone and enter it xrecovery and flash.
I use it for few days and work without any fc or bug.
And for every case i make flashable zip with orginal files if anything go wrong.
ICS Transitions:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8j1e26n4a7h4y5j
Back to orginal:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?v2oj7pz8y80xumk[/
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kyetim said:
Will you replace semcphone.apk
I install hotfix, nice work.
I want to enter a number in the conversation of
I can not see the numbers.
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oops sorry i didn't see you've already posted on thread.
but as i said, for working dialpad, use hotfix 2a
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Skorvy said:
Helo!
Here is files that you need to flash with xrecovery for ICS transitions.
Just put on sdcard reboot phone and enter it xrecovery and flash.
I use it for few days and work without any fc or bug.
And for every case i make flashable zip with orginal files if anything go wrong.
ICS Transitions:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8j1e26n4a7h4y5j
Back to orginal:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?v2oj7pz8y80xumk
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thank you so much ..
and for everyone...
if you want to make theme/addon for this ROM, feel free to use this thread to post. achotjan will soon link this to his op he had said.
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negrobembon said:
I cant download, but thanks
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fixed,new links
just wanted to know...anyone interested in corner launcher? i will mod the home.apk. then.
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championswimmer said:
just wanted to know...anyone interested in corner launcher? i will mod the home.apk. then.
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Yep, I'm interested
championswimmer said:
just wanted to know...anyone interested in corner launcher? i will mod the home.apk. then.
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Of course. And it will be good to add more homescreens
Hi guys need help
Iam using Xperia C with latest update. I was able to deodex my rom & changing the settings to white. With lot's of search here on xda to deodex & change the settings to white. but where to find this apk or file to change it to white.
Xenon1978 said:
Hi guys need help
Iam using Xperia C with latest update. I was able to deodex my rom & changing the settings to white. With lot's of search here on xda to deodex & change the settings to white. but where to find this apk or file to change it to white.
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first of all you have to make a complete deodexed rom
coz in odex rom you cant just change an apk having odex file with it
here i think every one is trying to deodex whole rom
if you are done with it then install rom and then
go to system/app
chauhanjayc said:
first of all you have to make a complete deodexed rom
coz in odex rom you cant just change an apk having odex file with it
here i think every one is trying to deodex whole rom
if you are done with it then install rom and then
go to system/app
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I have already deodexed rom completely.
where to look to change to white settings for call settings/Xperia settings/Phone rongtone settings.
Xenon1978 said:
Thanks
I have already deodexed rom completely.
where to look to change to white settings for call settings/Xperia settings/Phone rongtone settings.
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Please share white settings.apk file with us. Thank you
TacoNikky said:
Please share white settings.apk file with us. Thank you
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uploaded settings.apk.
Xenon1978 said:
uploaded settings.apk.
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Thanks a lot mate ) i was waiting this for a long time. You are king mate i appreciate you :good:
Xenon1978 said:
Hi guys need help
Iam using Xperia C with latest update. I was able to deodex my rom & changing the settings to white. With lot's of search here on xda to deodex & change the settings to white. but where to find this apk or file to change it to white.
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You helped me, then i help you
I have found white Xperia settings, just change SemcSettings.apk in system/app folder.
Here you go
Edit: White background themes picker is added.
Xenon1978 said:
Hi guys need help
Iam using Xperia C with latest update. I was able to deodex my rom & changing the settings to white. With lot's of search here on xda to deodex & change the settings to white. but where to find this apk or file to change it to white.
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thanks alot for sharing the apk file.can you please tell us how did you deodex the rom without cwm please...thanks
TacoNikky said:
You helped me, then i help you
I have found white Xperia settings, just change SemcSettings.apk in system/app folder.
Here you go
Edit: White background themes picker is added.
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Thanks
have tried it its not working SemcSettings
rocker00 said:
thanks alot for sharing the apk file.can you please tell us how did you deodex the rom without cwm please...thanks
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ok I will post it later today
Posted here
How to Deodex Xperia C Stock rom JB 4.2.2 B# 16.0.B.2.6 without cwm
Xenon1978 said:
Thanks
have tried it its not working SemcSettings
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It worked on my device. Here are the screenshots
Xenon1978 said:
Hi guys need help
Iam using Xperia C with latest update. I was able to deodex my rom & changing the settings to white. With lot's of search here on xda to deodex & change the settings to white. but where to find this apk or file to change it to white.
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I tried to change background of settings application and I found that it cannot be changed through settings.apk. There is another way of doing that.
Decompile "SemcGenericUxpRes.apk" present in framework folder.
then go to
res>>drawable-hdpi>> here you will find a file named "semc_bg_tile.png">> replace that file with whatever background you want
then go to
res>>drawable-hdpi-960x540>> here you will find a file named "semc_bg_tile.png">> replace that file with whatever background you want
then go to
res>>drawable-mdpi>> here you will find a file named "semc_bg_tile.png">> replace that file with whatever background you want
Recompile "SemcGenericUxpRes.apk" and place it in framework folder.
By doing this you can create Custom Backgrounds in Settings!
Another alternative is to install Xposed Framework and the Holo Themer module.
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.
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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.
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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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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
sssomnath474 said:
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