Hi, this is a minor issue but it's starting to bug me.
Is there any way to change the color of the little check mark that appears when you select something?
On many of the apps that I use (but not all?) this check mark appears as a very light green color on a white background and is virtually invisible. I asked about it on a forum for one of the apps and was told that my phone must not be using standard android colors.
For example, on the Maps app that came with the phone, if I go to Settings and try to select something I will see the very light green color check mark. On the other hand, other apps, like the stock mail app, use a medium blue which is quite visible.
If I could get them all to use the blue that would be great. Changing the theme does not seem to affect the check mark.
Thanks!
-- Jon
This has been bugging me since I got XL.
My guess would be editing framework-res.apk
Just wanted to give this a bump in case somebody may have run across a solution. Thanks!
OP are you rooted? I thought you could change simple things like this inside framework-res.apk if you pull it from /system/framework.
If you open it using 7zip or winrar you should find the graphic in one of the drawable folders (i think the one youre after is called "drawable-xhdpi") which contain all of the graphics and icons that are displayed on your phone whenever you interact with it. Simply change the color of the check mark graphic to the color of your choice and reinsert it back where it was originally located within the zipped file. DO NOT UNZIP THE ENTIRE FILE! Just browse inside of it to modify the files inside so you don't break the files signature verification.
Back up your original framework file though as messing this up WILL result in bootloops. In fact, doing a nandroid couldnt hurt if you arent familiar with this.
Then just replace the original with your modified one.
Change your skin to matte in the personalization settings. It will change the checkmark to dark purple/black in MOST apps.
beaups said:
Change your skin to matte in the personalization settings. It will change the checkmark to dark purple/black in MOST apps.
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LOL much easier solution :thumbup:
Here's a picture of the display menu within the maps app after modifying the appropriate file in framework. MUCH more visible. I just did black for this example.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Loneeagle14 said:
Simply change the color of the check mark graphic to the color of your choice and reinsert it back where it was originally located within the zipped file. DO NOT UNZIP THE ENTIRE FILE! Just browse inside of it to modify the files inside so you don't break the files signature verification.
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This doesn't make any sense to me. Changing even one bit of a file will break a digital signature. Altering the color of a check mark will change many bits. So either the file is not signed, or the signature doesn't matter, or this won't work at all.
You must have unlocked bootloader of course. No signature check.
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Change your skin to matte in the personalization settings. It will change the checkmark to dark purple/black in MOST apps.
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I tried this, and it only changed the check marks in Settings as far as I could tell. I checked 4 other apps including Twitter, Subsonic, and some others and they all still had the green check mark. Maybe I need to reboot?
I also just made a black check mark icon, and I'm going to try replacing the framework APK just as soon as my nandroid backup finishes.
gunnyman said:
You must have unlocked bootloader of course. No signature check.
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Thanks. That's kind of what I meant. I was seriously out of it when I typed that originally. So yeah unlocked bootloader. Basically, so long as you don't decompress the original .apk and only swap files in and out from the COMPRESSED version, you should be good to go. Trying to use winrar or 7zip to recompile it will result in bootloops i promise
Sorry for the confusion.
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LOL much easier solution :thumbup:
Here's a picture of the display menu within the maps app after modifying the appropriate file in framework. MUCH more visible. I just did black for this example.
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Thanks, I'll give that a try!
-- Jon
Originally Posted by beaups
Change your skin to matte in the personalization settings. It will change the checkmark to dark purple/black in MOST apps.
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I tried this, and it only changed the check marks in Settings as far as I could tell. I checked 4 other apps including Twitter, Subsonic, and some others and they all still had the green check mark. Maybe I need to reboot?
I also just made a black check mark icon, and I'm going to try replacing the framework APK just as soon as my nandroid backup finishes.
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What's actually kind of funny is I had the opposite problem. My check marks inside of the settings menu stayed green, but any check marks inside of apps are now the modified color.
Edit: nvm didn't read that right. I see you were referencing the other guy.
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Change your skin to matte in the personalization settings. It will change the checkmark to dark purple/black in MOST apps.
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That does not work for me. I have been on the matte skin since I got my device. I don't see any dark purple or black checkmarks in any apps. Most of mine are the light (invisible) green, a few are a medium blue, which is decent. Are you sure there is not something else making your checkmarks black?
So I edited my framework-res.apk using drag&drop into 7zip without unzipping the file, as suggested. And then I did horrible things: I simply overwrote the file in /system/framework using Root Explorer. The phone immediately rebooted and won't boot now. Time to do a restore!
I guess I have to push the file using ADB while in Recovery/Fastboot? Or else make my own flashable zip? I'm definitely a modding noob.
Didn't back up the original huh? Sorry dude that sucks.
If you're comfortable with adb you can go that route but I have so far used the file manager function within TWRP to manually delete my old framework-res and the move the modified one to /system/framework. In order for you to be able to access the system partition you'll need to manually mount it using the mount function within recovery. Then go to advanced-->file manager and that should let you access up to root. Also, it never hurts to run fix permissions after changing something in the system directory.
This method is always easier for me since I'm not an expert with adb. That's strange you had problems though. The only time I've ever had bootloops was when I decompiled the .apk or changed the compression settings when replacing files inside of it. Hope you get it sorted out..
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Didn't back up the original huh? Sorry dude that sucks.
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I had a backup in the form of nandroid. I also do have the file itself backed up, I just realized. I probably didn't need to do a restore. It's just that when my phone wouldn't boot I got scared and I wanted to make sure I could restore it!
I didn't realize how easy it is to fix permissions on a file in TWRP. I can run the batch command, and there is a permissions fixer in the file browser that just does chmod 755. It grants execute permissions as well as the other ones, but it's no big deal. Also, it's easy enough to change in Root Explorer once the system actually boots. Then you don't have to wait for the whole permissions fixer to run.
If you're comfortable with adb you can go that route but I have so far used the file manager function within TWRP to manually delete my old framework-res and the move the modified one to /system/framework. ]In order for you to be able to access the system partition you'll need to manually mount it using the mount function within recovery.
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Thanks, I was just exploring this functionality. I forgot I had to manually mount system, so I was a bit confused why I couldn't see anything in there.
Hey, it just booted up with my modded file. Look at those nice, black check marks! The ones in Settings are still green. I guess they are using different resources, which explains why they changed when I changed skins, but none of the others did. I only changed the color of the "on" check mark, and not the "on disabled", or "on focused" ones, so they'll still be green. I don't really care if the check mark is green while I'm clicking the button, but I would like to change the disabled one.
Looking good sir. I was a bit worried my method was wrong or something. Good to see someone was able to get it done! :thumbup:
So if I flash a new rom, will I need to do this again?
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So if I flash a new rom, will I need to do this again?
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Yes, unless you modify the rom before you flash it. Personally, I'm hoping to learn enough about flashable zips to make this idea into a flashable mod. At which point I'll fix all the icons.
Success! I have created a flashable zip that changes the check marks to black. I also created an Undo version that restores the original framework-res.apk.
If anyone would like to test it out, send me a PM. It only changes the "on" checkmark, but that's the only one you really need. In the future, I will fix the other icons. This is my first Android mod, so I don't want to release it publicly until at least a couple of people have tested it.
If it matters, the framework-res.apk which I changed is the one that comes with CleanROM 4.1 LE. I don't know if Scott modified the stock version in any way, and I don't know if other Sense roms have changed this file, so I can't gurantee that this APK is 100% compatible with roms other than CleanROM 4.1. I would need to download the other roms and compare their file with mine.
The MD5 of the original /system/framework/framework-res.apk is d6d3f7f3808dd7d01ba2dd11babd3b64. So if your APK has the same MD5 then this mod will work for you.
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MetaMorph has been updated so that all old MetaMorphs that use a .thm control file WILL NOT WORK! This guide has been updated to instruct you on how to convert your themes to the new format
MetaMorph uses .zip files for its themes which the app unzips and places in a folder.
Inside the .zip is a .xml file and several folders for the apps you want to edit. (For example, you'll see com.htc.resources and Rosie folders in themes that change the bottom bar.) Treat these folders as if they were the .apks themselves. They use the same folder structure. So if you have a file in the folder Rosie/res/drawable/ in your theme's .zip, then MetaMorph will open up Rosie.apk and stick it in the /res/drawable/ folder. Get it?
So that's how you place the files. And the great part about MetaMorph is that you only need to put in the files that you're changing. That's all it needs. This keeps the themes very small and easy to edit, since you can see exactly which files need to be changed!
To create your theme control file, download the attached theme_control_template.xml.txt (rename it to remove the .txt extension) and fill in the required fields using any xml editor (I recommend Notepad++). Name the .xml file the EXACT SAME NAME as the name of the theme. If they do not match they the theme won't work.
Once you have your .xml file created, zip up the folder, place it in the AndroidThemes folder on your sdcard and start MetaMorph. MetaMorph will unzip it, create a new, unzipped folder in AndroidThemes, and add a .nomedia file in there.
This is a very simple process that can easily be done in as little as 5 minutes.
Here is a more in-depth guide if you so desire (by the author of the app): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
And here is a collection of MetaMorphs created (Note: most of these WILL NOT work on Sense ROM's! Read what ROM each theme is created for carefullly! If you have a question, ask and someone will tell you if the theme is usable on your Hero): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=589315
Thanks for the tutorial. I've always wondered why more people don't use metamorph (for the Hero at least). It's such a great application. Hopefully we'll see some new themes popping up soon. Thanks!
So If I wanted to change a file in rosie.apk I would only need to place the modded file in the apk into metamorph? All the other junk can be left out?
Just did a little more reading and looking at some examples and looks like I got it. Thank for the information
Yea I hope to see more themes using this, seems alot easier and more flexible for designers/themers
I have a few font replacements that I found within the G1 forums:
SonySketch - Credit teradaz
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Custom_Font - Credit DeadBody79 *(note that this font causes some stacking in the text, such as the alarm clock time and some app names)*
Please Nandroid before installing. Both were verified with Damage Control v.2.05. Should work for any ROM based on DC v2.05, not verified on 1.5/6 ROMs although I think they would work if the font files are in the /system/fonts directory and named the same as the Morphs. Stock fonts have also been provided.
I am having bit a problem with MetaMorph. After I open up Metamorph, it says that it needs to check a few things to make sure the phone meets all the requirement. After I press "Start Checks" it opens up Superuser but does nothing. I know superuser is working fine cuz it works for wifi tether. What am i doing wrong?
What ROM version do you have installed? After it checked for updates did you get the option to select "allow", "Always Allow", etc.? If there was something wrong Metamorph would probably have given you and error.
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so use meta to change those fonts you zipped. wondering if there is a way to apply the font changes to only certain parts of the phone. would this make it easier to change the colors of backgrounds and menus etc?
souless poet said:
so use meta to change those fonts you zipped. wondering if there is a way to apply the font changes to only certain parts of the phone. would this make it easier to change the colors of backgrounds and menus etc?
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Not sure if you could change certain fonts without it affecting all fonts on the phone.
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What ROM version do you have installed? After it checked for updates did you get the option to select "allow", "Always Allow", etc.? If there was something wrong Metamorph would probably have given you and error.
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I am using Fresh 2.0d. I just get a blank screen on superuser. It doesn't show the option to "Allow" just blank screen!
skhonda said:
I am using Fresh 2.0d. I just get a blank screen on superuser. It doesn't show the option to "Allow" just blank screen!
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I have the same issue on my phone, using DCv2.05. Most of the time SU force closes.
skhonda said:
I am using Fresh 2.0d. I just get a blank screen on superuser. It doesn't show the option to "Allow" just blank screen!
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Hey I'm new to these forums but I had a previous issue that did the same thing on Fresh's 2.0d. I did a search on here and it told me to make sure USB Debugging was on. It wasn't but once it was problem solved. Hope I could help!
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Hey I'm new to these forums but I had a previous issue that did the same thing on Fresh's 2.0d. I did a search on here and it told me to make sure USB Debugging was on. It wasn't but once it was problem solved. Hope I could help!
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Yeah, that did it. Just turned on USB debugging and everything worked. Thanks
Does anybody have a good resource for metamorph themes?
Edit: nevermind, missed the link on the first post. Any other suggestions are welcomed
Every theme I download and put on my sd card gives me a invalid theme or theme is missing error. I would know exactly what it said if it stayed up for more than a second and 1/2. I am downloading themes based on the Rom I have yet NOTHING will work. Am I missing a step here. I download, put it in the AndroidThemes dir on the sd card then open Metamorph Pro and extract. I then get the message about it being invalid or it is missing.
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Every theme I download and put on my sd card gives me a invalid theme or theme is missing error. I would know exactly what it said if it stayed up for more than a second and 1/2. I am downloading themes based on the Rom I have yet NOTHING will work. Am I missing a step here. I download, put it in the AndroidThemes dir on the sd card then open Metamorph Pro and extract. I then get the message about it being invalid or it is missing.
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I'm getting the same message? I have no idea what I am doing wrong, I followed the guides?
Running Dammage 2.06ROM
Looking for a little help here. I want to change my bluetooth images in the framework-res.apk.
I keep getting this error.....
"The theme you selected is invalid because the the theme control file could not be read and may be missing"
This is what I have in my .thm file...
framework-res.apk
/system/framework/
This is the directory structure for my zip file (test.zip)....
-test
- framework-res
- res
- drawable-mdpi
My .thm file is in the test directory my images are in the drawable-mdpi directory.
Any idea what I might be doing wrong? Is BusyBox required for this to work? I saw some posts that led me to believe it was but others don't say anything about it. I am rooted and downloaded Metamorph and it seem to run okay accept for the error when trying to load my zip file.
Thanks.
Ok, for the people who are getting invalid theme messages:
Recently, Stericson changed MetaMorph - Donate to MetaMorph Pro. MetaMorph Pro uses a different theme format than MetaMorph free does! Instead of using .thm files, it uses .xml files. This means that any themes that were made for MetaMorph free WILL NOT work for MetaMorph Pro! Kinda lame, I know, but that's the case for right now.
My best advice for you is to just install the free version for now. I know you paid $3 for the Pro version and I don't want you to waste your money, so as soon as I am able to I will look into converting these into themes compatible with MetaMorph Pro.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Gregalous said:
Ok, for the people who are getting invalid theme messages:
Recently, Stericson changed MetaMorph - Donate to MetaMorph Pro. MetaMorph Pro uses a different theme format than MetaMorph free does! Instead of using .thm files, it uses .xml files. This means that any themes that were made for MetaMorph free WILL NOT work for MetaMorph Pro! Kinda lame, I know, but that's the case for right now.
My best advice for you is to just install the free version for now. I know you paid $3 for the Pro version and I don't want you to waste your money, so as soon as I am able to I will look into converting these into themes compatible with MetaMorph Pro.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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I saw that and also tried a xml file.
"<?xml version="1.0"?>
<item>framework-res.apk</item>
<path>/system/framework/</path>
"
That's what I had. Very basic but thought it was enough to work but got the same message.
I am running the free version 1.9.4 I think?
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EDIT: This mod has been integrated directly into the Fresh 2.1.2 ROM, thus, to date, I have yet to update it as a standalone MetaMorph / Zip.
Based on popular demand, I decided to take a look at the Vanilla Lockscreen today, to see if there was a way to remove the majority of text from the screen, so that all you are left with, for the most part, is the slider bar for screen unlock and the slider bar for volume on/off.
It turned out to be quite an undertaking, and required some significant code modifications, and unfortunately, a single hex edit to an XML file, meaning the mod is spread across 2 files, rather than my goal of 1. But, having said this, I am pleased to announce my efforts were not in vain.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, a completely clear Vanilla lockscreen for your enjoyment . Special thanks to flipzmode for the original format fix on the vanilla lockscreen. My starting point for working on this fix was the android.policy.jar file containing flipz's fix for the formatting, emergency call, as well as the menu key unlock disable.
Reference:
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First, if you are currently running the stock HTC Lockscreen, if you wish to move to the Vanilla lockscreen, after flashing one of the options below, you will need to move your HTC Lockscreen out of the way, via adb, by doing the following:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
mv HtcLockScreen.apk HtcLockScreen.bak
exit
This will NOT delete your stock lockscreen, rather, simply move it out of the way, so that if you want to move back to the stock lockscreen, you can also undo your change:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
mv HtcLockScreen.bak HtcLockScreen.apk
exit
As mentioned, above, the fix is across two framework files, 'android.policy.jar', as well as the 'keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml' file in the \res\layout folder of the 'framework-res.apk' file.
Attention: Since you are changing a core android framework file, after flashing, your Dalvik cache will get rebuilt, so rebooting will take some time, based on the number of apps you have installed. Be patient and watch your logcat.
So, here are your 2 options.
Option #1
Option #1's flashable zip contains BOTH files. Flash this for a completely clear vanilla lockscreen ONLY if you have not made any other changes (themes) within your framework-res.apk file (custom taskbar), as the zip will return this file back to stock, with the exception of my fix for the lockscreen.
Vanilla Lockscreen No Text Complete <---Only flash if you are running stock theme from Fresh 2.0d.
Option #2
Option #2's flashable zip contains the 'android.policy.jar' file ONLY. Flash this to make the primary framework file change:
Vanilla Lockscreen No Text Jar Only <---This is the .jar file only.
Then, after flashing the jar file only, you will need to manually edit your 'framework-res.apk' file, by placing the file below in the framework-res.apk's '\res\layout\' folder.
keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml.txt<---Remove .txt extension after downloading.
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk .
Open 'framework-res.apk' with WinRar or 7zip, navigate to the '\res\layout\' folder, and drag and drop the above XML into this folder. Close up the file, then:
Code:
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
adb reboot
If you are running a different ROM, other than stock espresso Fresh 2.0d, then Option #2 presented above is your best course of action, so as to not mess up your existing taskbar, etc.
Also, it should be noted, this does not contain any of the Alarm clock changes, etc, necessary when you are using the Vanilla lockscreen. Please see Flipz's site for flashing the needed files if you are NOT already running the Vanilla lockscreen and don't want to have alarm clock disable issues.
EDIT: If you prefer an opaque (non-transparent) black background, rather than the default / semi-transparent, please see here.
EDIT 2: If you are a MetaMorph user, thanks to danaff37 for putting together a few MetaMorphs of my mod that you can use as well.
EDIT 3: New version posted which allows for a background wallpaper image instead, see here.
EDIT 4: See this post to remove the haptic feedback after having first flashed your desired vanilla version above.
sweeeeeeeeeeeet! I just wish the HTC clock/weather widget updated under the lock screen
Awesome! Thanks man!
Does this include the no-menu-unlock mod too?
Lol, jschisurf, you are beast with these mods, not gunna lie
I've got a deodex'd legend rom, so i'm gunna see what i can do based off this
darchstar said:
Lol, jschisurf, you are beast with these mods, not gunna lie
I've got a deodex'd legend rom, so i'm gunna see what i can do based off this
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Gregalous said:
Does this include the no-menu-unlock mod too?
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Yes, it does.
JsChiSurf said:
My starting point for working on this fix was the android.policy.jar file containing flipz's fix for the formatting, as well as the menu key unlock disable.
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just out of curiosity, have you removed the haptic feedback from the lock as well? that was something I had asked a few other Devs about.
DanWalker said:
just out of curiosity, have you removed the haptic feedback from the lock as well? that was something I had asked a few other Devs about.
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No, I did not look at that at all. It's not something that bothers me / wasn't aware of it as an "popular" request. I can certainly look at it though.
JsChiSurf said:
No, I did not look at that at all. It's not something that bothers me / wasn't aware of it as an "popular" request. I can certainly look at it though.
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I'm not sure that it's a "popular" request just something I was asking Konikub about and he had agreed that he didn't like it either. It just seems to cause a bit of a lag when unlocking my phone. If it's something that cannot be done without a lot of work I will live with it.
You "ARE" the man!!!!! This is just what I was looking for A true master, at such a tricky craft!!! All hats go off to you!!!
guess i dont get it, cause im too noob
epitaphromance said:
guess i dont get it, cause im too noob
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Perhaps this makes it clearer (no pun intended)?
so we can't use a custom theme in addition to this?
smoother2010 said:
so we can't use a custom theme in addition to this?
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Sure, use Option #2, as explained.
if i was to use option two would it mess with my lock that i have now ?
I apologize for what I'm certain is a noob question but...
JsChiSurf said:
Then, after flashing the jar file only, you will need to manually edit your 'framework-res.apk' file, by placing the file below in the framework-res.apk's '\res\layout\' folder.
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How? Are you saying we need to hex edit framework-res.apk, or just stick
"keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml" someplace?
id use this lock screen if we could apply custom background wallpapers.
702DROID said:
if i was to use option two would it mess with my lock that i have now ?
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It would change the background for opaque black to semi-transparent as shown in the OP, but your graphics would remain unchanged.
smw6180 said:
I apologize for what I'm certain is a noob question but...
How? Are you saying we need to hex edit framework-res.apk, or just stick
"keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml" someplace?
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All the heavy lifting is already done for you. Yes, per the instructions, just stick "keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml" in the \res\layout folder in 'framework-res.apk'.
smoother2010 said:
id use this lock screen if we could apply custom background wallpapers.
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For me, it defeats the point / goal of what I wanted to achieve, i.e. seeing clear through to the desktop behind the lockscreen, with nothing obstructing the view...
Does anyone still have instructions/required files for changing the notification bar on a 2.2 Droid X?
Before it is linked, I have already looked at teenfaces' thread; if you look, you'll notice that teenfaces has edited the initial post (presumably where the instructions were).
Just to cover all of my bases, I have tried the pre-2.2 post. (A boot loop says it doesn't work.)
Any suggestions?
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If that is what you mean by notification bar, then changing that is pretty simple. I modify mine almost everyday. If you are rooted and have ninjamorph. The file is in System/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi and is called status_bar_background.png. Simply modify that in photoshop, save as png and swap out with ninjamorph.
Alternatively I'm sure you could pull this out with adb. Commands would be
adb pull system/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_bar_background.png
then modify and save over that file
then adb push status_bar_background.png system/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_bar_background.png
then reboot.
williams37 said:
If that is what you mean by notification bar, then changing that is pretty simple. I modify mine almost everyday. If you are rooted and have ninjamorph. The file is in System/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi and is called status_bar_background.png. Simply modify that in photoshop, save as png and swap out with ninjamorph.
Alternatively I'm sure you could pull this out with adb. Commands would be
adb pull system/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_bar_background.png
then modify and save over that file
then adb push status_bar_background.png system/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_bar_background.png
then reboot.
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That is what I mean.. However, in teenfaces' pre-2.2 post, it mentions changing the services.jar file.. Which is why I thought that simply changing the background image in the framework apk wouldn't work.
I have no experience with Ninjamorph. I'm not going to even try to play it off - I've only recently decided to take the plunge and root. (And I only decided to root because I wanted to change the font, phone-wide.) So, I'm pretty new to all of this.
Well welcome to theming. I am new to this as well. I have a few things on my modifying to-do list that I am completely stuck at. I will test out the adb codes I just posted and let you know for sure before you attempt.
{EDIT}Ok, this is best done with ninjamorph. I just tried through adb and got stuck in a bootloop. In photoshop create a document thats 480 x 770. This will be your statusbar background. Do what you want to it and save it as status_bar_background.png on your sd card where you can find it. I keep mine in a folder called THEMES.
In ninjamorph (free from market) Select:
Start Checks (will ask for root)
New Project
System
framework
framework-res.apk (it will extract the files)
res
drawable-hdpi
status_bar_background.png
then select the file you created from your sd card
hit the back button until you are on the main ninjamorph screen
select finish project
select framework-res
click yes
click no
click yes
it will reboot
when you reboot you may get a forceclose
hold your power button and reboot again
have fun!
williams37 said:
Alternatively I'm sure you could pull this out with adb. Commands would be
adb pull system/Framework/Framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_bar_background.png
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I'm impatient. -Blush.- I decided to give it a try myself. I just grabbed the framework-res.apk (that way I'll have a backup copy if something goes wrong. However, the code you posted didn't work. Turns out, the path should be /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Anywho. I'm interested in modifying the images for the battery, etc. I'm hoping to find those images in the framework-res.apk (I haven't looked yet.) Any words of caution before modifying those as well?
paramnesya said:
I'm impatient. -Blush.- I decided to give it a try myself. I just grabbed the framework-res.apk (that way I'll have a backup copy if something goes wrong. However, the code you posted didn't work. Turns out, the path should be /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Anywho. I'm interested in modifying the images for the battery, etc. I'm hoping to find those images in the framework-res.apk (I haven't looked yet.) Any words of caution before modifying those as well?
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just make backups before attempting changing system files. I really do think ninjamorph takes the guess work out of a lot of things. I didn't have good luck pushing my framework-res.apk back in adb and that may be because of the rom I'm using. But there are lots of good batteries floating around on these forums. Good luck
williams37 said:
just make backups before attempting changing system files. I really do think ninjamorph takes the guess work out of a lot of things. I didn't have good luck pushing my framework-res.apk back in adb and that may be because of the rom I'm using. But there are lots of good batteries floating around on these forums. Good luck
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Thanks for getting me started in the right direction!
You need to edit services.jar to change your font color to white. There is a video on youtube showing how to do this. Then the images are in the framework-res.apk open it with 7zip and move the new images into the .apk then boot to clockwork and push it with adb while in clockwork recovery. Then reboot. It should work, if not post back and I am sure someone here will try to help.
The actual .png for the status bar is statusbar_background.9.png. Since I don't know how to compile my own .9 png's I usually borrow somelses.
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XDRDX said:
You need to edit services.jar to change your font color to white. There is a video on youtube showing how to do this. Then the images are in the framework-res.apk open it with 7zip and move the new images into the .apk then boot to clockwork and push it with adb while in clockwork recovery. Then reboot. It should work, if not post back and I am sure someone here will try to help.
The actual .png for the status bar is statusbar_background.9.png. Since I don't know how to compile my own .9 png's I usually borrow somelses.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
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There is two files almost the same name. But the one I edited and got my name and fox logo on was Status_bar_Background.png... NOT the .9.png
Thats how it is on my rom anyways. I am realizing I have different system files than many people on here.
do you need to be deodexed for this to work? I've tried it twice now, and no dice.
williams37 said:
Well welcome to theming. I am new to this as well. I have a few things on my modifying to-do list that I am completely stuck at. I will test out the adb codes I just posted and let you know for sure before you attempt.
{EDIT}Ok, this is best done with ninjamorph. I just tried through adb and got stuck in a bootloop. In photoshop create a document thats 480 x 770. This will be your statusbar background. Do what you want to it and save it as status_bar_background.png on your sd card where you can find it. I keep mine in a folder called THEMES.
In ninjamorph (free from market) Select:
Start Checks (will ask for root)
New Project
System
framework
framework-res.apk (it will extract the files)
res
drawable-hdpi
status_bar_background.png
then select the file you created from your sd card
hit the back button until you are on the main ninjamorph screen
select finish project
select framework-res
click yes
click no
click yes
it will reboot
when you reboot you may get a forceclose
hold your power button and reboot again
have fun!
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dougivks said:
do you need to be deodexed for this to work? I've tried it twice now, and no dice.
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you know what, i'm sorry guys, I didnt even consider that. I am running ApeX 1.3.1. which is a deodexed rom. That may have to do with some of the trouble you guys are running into.
dougivks said:
do you need to be deodexed for this to work? I've tried it twice now, and no dice.
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I haven't tried anything yet (other than pulling the framework-res.apk). I'm still doing research. From what I've read, though, you definitely have to be deodexed.
I plan on attempting it this week.. If all goes well, I intend on writing some instructions up. In the meantime, if anyone else gets it done, feel free to post some helpful pointers!
Just so I'm clear, what I want to do is modify the notification bar and pull-down without using a rom.
williams37 said:
you know what, i'm sorry guys, I didnt even consider that. I am running ApeX 1.3.1. which is a deodexed rom. That may have to do with some of the trouble you guys are running into.
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I deodexed and tried a third time, still nothing. I think I'm deodexed that is. Is there any test to know for sure if your deodex process worked for sure? I used the OTA Auto-Deodex
to expand on part of your instructions
yes
no
yes
the actual questions I get are
Confirm action - overwrite with finished project -yes
confirm action - zip align -no
reboot phone - OK (no yes or no option)
and then only once did i get a last yes/no about cleaning up files. i said yes.
are these the correct answers? and on the hit back button until main ninjamorph menu, is that the phone back button, or the on screen back button?
I threw together a simple app to change the Carrier Name in the status bar/lockscreen to whatever you want since my alot of people seem to ask how to change it. Feel free to use it. Tested on Incredible and Eris. No ads and free just a simple tool to change the text.
Currently only for AOSP roms such as cyanogenmod roms.
V1.3
While trouble shooting some radio issues on a rom I realized there's no need to reboot the phone to apply the new carrier name. I only needed to cycle the radio so I changed the app to toggle airplane mode on and then back off after you input your text so the change should take place immediately. This should make it a little easier to test and try different things or just change it more often.
I also added some shortcut buttons at the bottom to quickly add the text for the ", < and > signs so you don't have to type it all out. Only tested this with cm7 but should still work with any rom's it worked with before. Again thanks to Psiphon for pointing these symbol fixes out.
http://www.multiupload.com/RO6RZUUL16
V1.2
Fix for phones that don't already have an eri.xml file there
Added version number to bottom of screen so people can be sure what version they are running.
Download CCName1.2
V1.1
Fixed force closes when using symbols.
You can now use symbols except for double quotes. Apostrophe (single quote) seems to work fine.
Some useful info if you want quotes....
Psiphon said:
You can use special characters like the quotation marks and greater/less than signs by using entity references (either using an entity name or number):
" (quotation mark) use "
< (less than sign) use either < or <
> (greater than sign) use either > or >
I hope this helps!
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Added Toast popup to let you know the name has been set.
If reboot button does not reboot phone just reboot the phone manually
http://www.androidphiles.com/files/get/w5A-P2p_tx/ccname1.1.apk
This app does one thing. It takes the input text you type and creates and eri.xml file and puts it in data/ folder on your phone. Then you can reboot for change to take effect. You can uninstall the app after you change it if you want or you can leave it on there(it's pretty small) in case you like to switch it every now and then. If you flash a new rom you will have to rerun the app.
I have used it on cm7 for incredible but should work for all roms and probably other phones.
Thanks for all the feedback guys!!
File not found?
Same here. 404 error. Would love to try this out.
jrbotell said:
File not found?
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Sorry about that...link fixed.
That's what i get for copy/pasting lol.
Not working for me on my incredible running lous redemptive revolution rom, after entering my text it either freezes and fc's on me or after hitting set name and reboot nothing happens.
N-Forced said:
Not working for me on my incredible running lous redemptive revolution rom, after entering my text it either freezes and fc's on me or after hitting set name and reboot nothing happens.
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Is that a sense based rom? I didn't try it on any sense based roms but I thought they would use an eri.xml in the /data folder.
Nice!!! This worked perfect....
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Yup.... The ones yoe momma told ya about.... Bad Seed Customs!!
Yep its a sense based rom. I looked with root explorer and didn't see an eri.xml in there, but I do remember seeing the banner eri text in an xml file in an apk I was decompileing awile back. Can't remember if it was in framework.apk or htc_resources.apk
Works nice on Cyanogenmod 7 RC1. Awesome app man!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
N-Forced said:
Yep its a sense based rom. I looked with root explorer and didn't see an eri.xml in there, but I do remember seeing the banner eri text in an xml file in an apk I was decompileing awile back. Can't remember if it was in framework.apk or htc_resources.apk
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Yeah there doesn't need to be an eri.xml file in there the app should create one. Android uses an eri.xml file that is compiled into the framework-res.apk. If there is an eri.xml file in the data folder then it overrides the one in the framework-res.apk. I'm still not sure why that wouldn't work on a sense based rom though. If you can get a logcat of the force close I could take a look and see what's going on. If not I'll try to flash that rom sometime this weekend and try it out. Thanks for the feedback.
Worked great on cm7.
Just a few things you might want to add.
1. maybe add a toast notification that says it wrote to the file and tell them to reboot.
And the app only fc on me when I tried to add ' or @ symbols so might want to say you can't do it.
Just food for thought.
Sent from my sexy assistance (HTC Incredible cm7)
Having trouble with Athena, which is sense based. Root permission is granted, but I end up manually rebooting because reboot button doesn't work.
Awesome work! Worked perfectly.
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synisterwolf said:
Worked great on cm7.
Just a few things you might want to add.
1. maybe add a toast notification that says it wrote to the file and tell them to reboot.
And the app only fc on me when I tried to add ' or @ symbols so might want to say you can't do it.
Just food for thought.
Sent from my sexy assistance (HTC Incredible cm7)
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Yeah I agree with the toast suggestion I will add that and thanks for the heads up on the symbols....I don't think they can go in xml files I will add that to first post.
luke1987 said:
Having trouble with Athena, which is sense based. Root permission is granted, but I end up manually rebooting because reboot button doesn't work.
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CM and alot of custom roms have a reboot binary in the rom. Your build probably doesn't have that binary which is why the button doesn't work. Rebooting manually will still do the same thing as the button I added. Did it make the changes when you rebooted manually?
Edit: Actually it did let me use the @ symbol. I'll have to investigate that a little more.
Conap said:
Yeah I agree with the toast suggestion I will add that and thanks for the heads up on the symbols....I don't think they can go in xml files I will add that to first post.
CM and alot of custom roms have a reboot binary in the rom. Your build probably doesn't have that binary which is why the button doesn't work. Rebooting manually will still do the same thing as the button I added. Did it make the changes when you rebooted manually?
Edit: Actually it did let me use the @ symbol. I'll have to investigate that a little more.
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Oh. Ill try it again a little bit later.
Sent from my sexy assistance (HTC Incredible cm7)
synisterwolf said:
Oh. Ill try it again a little bit later.
Sent from my sexy assistance (HTC Incredible cm7)
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It won't let you use " or ' in the name as it messes up the shell command that writes the eri.xml file.
Conap said:
It won't let you use " or ' in the name as it messes up the shell command that writes the eri.xml file.
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Oh I c. Dam wish there is a way around it because I want to put "Justin's phone" but ill stick with "HTC Incredible"
Great work. Might want to post in market
Sent from my sexy assistance (HTC Incredible cm7)
Ok I actually managed to change the banner on a sense rom with the help of JsChiSurf from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8735731&postcount=106 Although in the instructions he gives he uses hex to edit the banner you do not need to. If you want to edit the file in plain english all you need to do it download the xml file he provides, insert it into your framework-res.apk file, then decompile and edit with an xml editor.
Here is my result.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
synisterwolf said:
Oh I c. Dam wish there is a way around it because I want to put "Justin's phone" but ill stick with "HTC Incredible"
Great work. Might want to post in market
Sent from my sexy assistance (HTC Incredible cm7)
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I'll look for a way to put quotes in but the issue is that the xml file line looks like this EriText="Verizon Wireless" and it reads the quotes to know the beginning and end of the letters it should display so when you add more quotes in it confuses the xml file so not sure if there would be a work around for that or not. I might throw it up in the market just to make it easier for people to access since I already have a market account but it will continue to be free.
N-Forced said:
Ok I actually managed to change the banner on a sense rom with the help of JsChiSurf from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8735731&postcount=106 Although in the instructions he gives he uses hex to edit the banner you do not need to. If you want to edit the file in plain english all you need to do it download the xml file he provides, insert it into your framework-res.apk file, then decompile and edit with an xml editor.
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Yeah there are a few ways to change it I was just attempting to make it easier lol....anyone else running sense roms that have time to try it and give feedback would be great....thanks.
ok i think i fixed all the issues and i added the toast message. you can now use any symbols or any letters you want except for double quotes as they are read by the xml file as starting and ending the settings.(I don't think you can use double quotes even if you edited it manually) Single quotes or apostrophe's are fine to use.....thanks for testing guys....
So I was wondering, is there anyway for me to edit the base and accent colours of the framework.apk in the system files so I can make my phone look different from others. I know this can be done using Cyanogenmod's theme engine but I'd prefer to stay on a stock version of android which is more stable and up to date.
I have android 7.1.1 beta with root and an unlocked bootloader, I have tried taking the framework.apk from other device to put on my own but it always causes a stuff up in the data partition (which is kind of expected) meaning that I need to factory reset my phone to get it working again.
Thank you in advance.
Images of some extreme examples are available below
Substratum legacy works on stock roms, but ypu need root from ive read! Ive never tried! Always make backup first
Jackio987 said:
So I was wondering, is there anyway for me to edit the base and accent colours of the framework.apk in the system files so I can make my phone look different from others. I know this can be done using Cyanogenmod's theme engine but I'd prefer to stay on a stock version of android which is more stable and up to date.
I have android 7.1.1 beta with root and an unlocked bootloader, I have tried taking the framework.apk from other device to put on my own but it always causes a stuff up in the data partition (which is kind of expected) meaning that I need to factory reset my phone to get it working again.
Thank you in advance.
Images of some extreme examples are available below
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Yes it is possible. Decompile your framework-res.apk and change the accent colors in your res/values/colors . XML and your Systemui.apk and your Settings Google.apk for the switchbar background.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Tulsadiver said:
Yes it is possible. Decompile your framework-res.apk and change the accent colors in your res/values/colors . XML and your Systemui.apk and your Settings Google.apk for the switchbar background.
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So I have taken a look at the framework-res.apk/res/values/color folder and extracted a few of the .xml files to take a look at them. I opened the files using notepad++ but nothing comes up correctly and I can't find any number values to represent the colors. So I was wondering if there were any special programs that I have to open the .xml files in and if there is can you also point me to the .xml file that edits the colors of the quick settings.
I have also taken a look at Substratum and it says that android 7.1.1 is unstable for use with the application.
Jackio987 said:
So I have taken a look at the framework-res.apk/res/values/color folder and extracted a few of the .xml files to take a look at them. I opened the files using notepad++ but nothing comes up correctly and I can't find any number values to represent the colors. So I was wondering if there were any special programs that I have to open the .xml files in and if there is can you also point me to the .xml file that edits the colors of the quick settings.
I have also taken a look at Substratum and it says that android 7.1.1 is unstable for use with the application.
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What are you using to decompile the apk? If you haven't already, try using apktool. Install apktool and then in a terminal use:
Code:
apktool decode framework-res.apk
That should spit out proper xml files.
screenshot:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ap6auRM.png[/IMG]
Jackio987 said:
So I have taken a look at the framework-res.apk/res/values/color folder and extracted a few of the .xml files to take a look at them. I opened the files using notepad++ but nothing comes up correctly and I can't find any number values to represent the colors. So I was wondering if there were any special programs that I have to open the .xml files in and if there is can you also point me to the .xml file that edits the colors of the quick settings.
I have also taken a look at Substratum and it says that android 7.1.1 is unstable for use with the application.
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Yes, you are looking at files that have not been decompiled Apktool is a great tool. Take a look at "tickle my android" if you want the best and easiest one around.
And, for the QS background, you will need to decompile Systemui.apk I believe it is in the layout folder, a XML file called qs_background_primary. XML change the solid color from ?android color primary to the hex code color of your choice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333
synesthete said:
What are you using to decompile the apk? If you haven't already, try using apktool. Install apktool and then in a terminal use:
Code:
apktool decode framework-res.apk
That should spit out proper xml files.
screenshot:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ap6auRM.png[/IMG]
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Thank you for your help. Now I just want to make sure because this is my first time actually playing around with system apk's, Do I need to do anything special to package the apk back together and onto my device other than applying the right permissions?
Also the reason why the xml's weren't working at first was because I just used winrar to extract the files because that worked on iOS's IPA's when I used to work with them and my current guess would be that if I was to put the apk back onto my phone I would need to do more than package it as a .zip and rename it as an .apk.
I would test this on my Moto G first but it's super stuffed up at the moment.
Jackio987 said:
Thank you for your help. Now I just want to make sure because this is my first time actually playing around with system apk's, Do I need to do anything special to package the apk back together and onto my device other than applying the right permissions?
Also the reason why the xml's weren't working at first was because I just used winrar to extract the files because that worked on iOS's IPA's when I used to work with them and my current guess would be that if I was to put the apk back onto my phone I would need to do more than package it as a .zip and rename it as an .apk.
I would test this on my Moto G first but it's super stuffed up at the moment.
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To recompile,
Code:
apktool b systemui
(or framework-res) You will want to replace the meta-inf and android manifest of your newly recompiled apk with the original ones.
First, before you do any decompiling you must install your framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
Tulsadiver said:
To recompile, Apktool b systemui (or framework-res) You will want to replace the meta-inf and android manifest of your newly recompiled apk with the original ones.
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Thank you I'll try it now
Ok it worked. Thank you so much for your help. With this new found knowledge I probably won't do much but it's just something useful to know just in case I have a sudden urge to make my operating system's main colours yellow and brown. Also editing just the colour values in the framework edited the colours in the quick settings and the settings application because they all refer to the framework for that colour.
Things I have learned:
How to decompile apk's properly
How to edit system ui/ framework/ settings colours
How to recompile an apk
How to make sure that the apk works when your device boots up.
Thank you everyone I couldn't of done it with out you.
EDIT: Oops. Just saw that someone else replied (and with better info). You can disregard this post. I'm glad you got your answers.
Jackio987 said:
Thank you for your help. Now I just want to make sure because this is my first time actually playing around with system apk's, Do I need to do anything special to package the apk back together and onto my device other than applying the right permissions?
Also the reason why the xml's weren't working at first was because I just used winrar to extract the files because that worked on iOS's IPA's when I used to work with them and my current guess would be that if I was to put the apk back onto my phone I would need to do more than package it as a .zip and rename it as an .apk.
I would test this on my Moto G first but it's super stuffed up at the moment.
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The apktool decode command will spit out a folder tree. After making your edits, you should be able to use the apktool build command to recompile to an apk file again. If you don't specify a specific output path, it will probably dump it in a "dist" subfolder within the decompiled apk folder. If you just type "apktool" in the terminal, it should give you more detailed instructions for its options. Once you have an apk, you might need to sign it. You should be able to do that easily on your android device with the app zipsigner: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
Once you have the signed apk you should be able to replace the original with the same permissions and group policy settings and reboot. I would recommend making a nandroid backup to revert to in case you get stuck in a bootloop. It has been a long time since I have done this, so I might have missed something. Maybe I will give it a try when I have some time later.
how to add pixel icons in system apk
hilla_killa said:
Substratum legacy works on stock roms, but ypu need root from ive read! Ive never tried! Always make backup first
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Unfortunately Substratum isn't really working too well on the 7.1 DP and it will notifiy you when using the app that modifying anything may very well cause bootloop, which in my case was very true. Tried to install the Pixel Theme that worked flawlessly on 7.0, then bootlooped after the required reboot. However, you can still try it and revert back fairly easily. The dev created 2 .zips in the Substratum folder to fix the bootloop if it does happen (the legacy zip is what fixed mine).
A$h!$h said:
how to add pixel icons in system apk
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Which icons are you referring to? Navbar or apps?
Jackio987 said:
So I was wondering, is there anyway for me to edit the base and accent colours of the framework.apk in the system files so I can make my phone look different from others. I know this can be done using Cyanogenmod's theme engine but I'd prefer to stay on a stock version of android which is more stable and up to date.
I have android 7.1.1 beta with root and an unlocked bootloader, I have tried taking the framework.apk from other device to put on my own but it always causes a stuff up in the data partition (which is kind of expected) meaning that I need to factory reset my phone to get it working again.
Thank you in advance.
Images of some extreme examples are available below
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Hey Jackio987,
Yeah! that's true
Refer to my post for better customizations! That's here