[MOD]White mouse cursor for dock mode - Asus Transformer TF700

Hi all!
Figured I'd share this with you lot:
I've always hated the black and hard to see black cursor on Android, so with a bit of help from Google and the Xoom forums, I found a way to replace it with a white replica:
First, BACKUP your device! This is rare to go wrong, but I wont be held responsible for anything
1. Root is required!
2. Transfer "/system/framework/framework-res.apk" to your PC, I use ES Fire Explorer and export it to Dropbox
3. Download the white arrow from here: http://rpr.endoftheinternet.dk/android/pointer_arrow.png
4. Open up the .apk with a ZIP archiver (I use 7Zip), and put the .png into "/res/drawable-hdpi/" replacing the file already there. Don't extract all the files and try to make a new archive, dead sure way to force a boot loop!
5. Put the file back on the tablet, overwriting the old one. The tablet will instantly reboot, and you're done!

Uooou this is very useful!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

RpR said:
Hi all!
Figured I'd share this with you lot:
I've always hated the black and hard to see black cursor on Android, so with a bit of help from Google and the Xoom forums, I found a way to replace it with a white replica:
First, BACKUP your device! This is rare to go wrong, but I wont be held responsible for anything
1. Root is required!
2. Transfer "/system/framework/framework-res.apk" to your PC, I use ES Fire Explorer and export it to Dropbox
3. Download the white arrow from here: http://rpr.endoftheinternet.dk/android/pointer_arrow.png
4. Open up the .apk with a ZIP archiver (I use 7Zip), and put the .png into "/res/drawable-hdpi/" replacing the file already there. Don't extract all the files and try to make a new archive, dead sure way to force a boot loop!
5. Put the file back on the tablet, overwriting the old one. The tablet will instantly reboot, and you're done!
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I must not be doing some thing right. When I click on the link all I see is the white arrow with the blue outline but no apk to download.

lartomar2002 said:
I must not be doing some thing right. When I click on the link all I see is the white arrow with the blue outline but no apk to download.
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Read the OP.

_that said:
Read the OP.
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Where is the OP, when clicking on the provided link it takes to the image of the arrow?

lartomar2002 said:
Where is the OP
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Post #1. You quoted it in post #3.
lartomar2002 said:
when clicking on the provided link it takes to the image of the arrow?
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Right, it says "Download the white arrow from here" and that's what you get. You need to read the rest of the post to do the actual mod.

For windows based systems (and most others I think) RIGHT-click on the image, that pops up a window the lets you select "save image as".. This brings up a files selection windows and you can save it wherever you want.
Then follow the rest of the post.

mbamberg said:
For windows based systems (and most others I think) RIGHT-click on the image, that pops up a window the lets you select "save image as".. This brings up a files selection windows and you can save it wherever you want.
Then follow the rest of the post.
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Ok, missed or forgot about having to use a pc. I was trying to download to my tablet. Someone on the Asus suggested I could do that and then use Ninga Morph to do the install. But, I guess I still have d/l on the pc then move it to the tablet. My bad!

lartomar2002 said:
Ok, missed or forgot about having to use a pc. I was trying to download to my tablet. Someone on the Asus suggested I could do that and then use Ninga Morph to do the install. But, I guess I still have d/l on the pc then move it to the tablet. My bad!
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A PC is not required. Click on the arrow. When it opens, save the pic and rename it pointer_arrow.png and use ninja morph (available in the play store) and put the png in the exact spot listed in the OP. As soon as you close the project in ninja morph your tablet will restart and you are good to go.
Edit, see post 13 for detailed instructions if you have no clue on using ninja morph. It is not at all intuitive.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Thanks to RpR and wingdo for the tips! Here is a slightly edited cursor image I'm using - the outline has been changed from blue to black and made to look a little sharper.

I'm using ES File Explorer and when I go to overwrite the .apk with the modified one it fails every time.
I tired copying straight from SkyDrive to it, didn't work, and I tried putting it in my "Download" folder first then to /system/framework/ but it just won't do it.
Any ideas why?

wingdo said:
A PC is not required. Click on the arrow. When it opens, save the pic and rename it pointer_arrow.png and use ninja morph (available in the play store) and put the png in the exact spot listed in the OP. As soon as you close the project in ninja morph your tablet will restart and you are good to go.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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wifesabitch said:
I'm using ES File Explorer and when I go to overwrite the .apk with the modified one it fails every time.
I tired copying straight from SkyDrive to it, didn't work, and I tried putting it in my "Download" folder first then to /system/framework/ but it just won't do it.
Any ideas why?
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Try using ninja morph as explained by windgo. I got it working just fine without using ES File Explorer/PC.

Ninja morph is not intuitive, so here is the basic idea of how to use it. Until recently I haven't used it since my Droid 1 days.
Download or save the above arrow and name it pointer_arrow.png
Download ninja morph from the play store. Open the program (i.e. run it), be aware this is an ancient program and is neither tablet friendly nor ICS / JB status bar friendly. Be sure to use the programs back arrow key and not the Android status bar one when wanting to go backwards in the built in file manager.
Create a new project.
Navigate to system, framework and then framework-res.apk. Click on the apk and it will extract.
Once extracted navigate to res and then to drawable-hdpi. Once in that folder scroll down to pointer_arrow.png. click on pointer_arrow.png. Ninja morph will change screens and ask you to pick the file to replace pointer_arrow.png with.
Use the nav panel to make your way to wherever you have the new file stored and click on it. Ninja morph will replace the file.
At this point choose finish project at the bottom. Ninja morph will rebuild the apk and ask you if you are ready to replace the project. Say yes or whatever the affirmative action is, let it replace framework-res.apk, your tf700 will automatically restart and bada bing you have the white pointer.
Edit, if this was useful please click thanks.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Drenus said:
Try using ninja morph as explained by windgo. I got it working just fine without using ES File Explorer/PC.
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Worked perfectly.
Don't know why, but I prefer this white cursor a lot better.

wifesabitch said:
Worked perfectly.
Don't know why, but I prefer this white cursor a lot better.
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Does anyone have a screenshot of the white cursor?

Cherokee4Life said:
Does anyone have a screenshot of the white cursor?
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This is the white cursor I'm using - see post 10 for cursor png.

In case anyone is still using this mod, I thought I would share the cursors I'm using now. Here are 2 greyscale versions of the cursor that was located inside the original framework (the original cursor had blue outline and bluish shadow). I think they look pretty good with a little bit of shadow effect.
You need to rename these png as "pointer_arrow.png" and place them in the appropriate folder. NinjaMorph is pretty great to use for this and wingdo posted a really helpful guide in post #13.
1. pointer_arrow (hdpi).png - this is used when dpi = 213. Replace pointer_arrow.png inside drawable-hdpi folder with this file.
2. pointer_arrow (mdpi).png - this is used when dpi = 180. Replace pointer_arrow.png inside drawable-mdpi folder with this file.
These cursors may work with other dpi (I haven't tried others), but I know they work for at least 213 and 180. I've attached screenshots of these cursors with 213 and 180 dpi.

Any ideas to what I might be doing wrong or is the method just not compatible with 4.2?
The image is white when viewing the one in framework.apk, but it's still black when drawing it onscreen.

pingaan said:
Any ideas to what I might be doing wrong or is the method just not compatible with 4.2?
The image is white when viewing the one in framework.apk, but it's still black when drawing it onscreen.
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It looks like wifesabitch in post 14 had this working with 4.2. What dpi are you using? The cursor png is pulled from different folders depending on the dpi so that might be the issue.
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Just tried it on CROMi-X 4.6.6 / JB 4.2.1 and it works with 180 and 213 dpi.

Oh, didn't know that. I'm using 160 dpi.

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Updated...Easy Font Installer V1.3 w/ 35 fonts.(Download Now)

I am releasing this batch script with 35 fonts that I have. Font Selector V1.3 is my most recent work now with font preview. I feel this is pretty good now and will focus on a interactive GUI.
I am also working on some projects that will not only help with installing fonts, but with everything you need to do from your computer with your phone.
It has been reported that some do not work and some are duplicates. I should have fixed any that were not working, but have not removed duplicates yet.
Thanks to DexSade for installing all of these on his phone and taking screen shots.
This is for Windows only.
This should run from anywhere as long as you make a PATH to the Android SDK tools folder
Here are directions to do this for Windows
Windows XP / Vista
Right click on the My Computer icon and select the properties tab.
Select the Advanced tab and click the Environment Variables button.
In the new dialog box double-click on Path (located under System Variables) and type in the full path location to the tools directory.
This is simple to use....
1. Download the zipped folder and unzip the contents anywhere you want
2. Connect your phone through usb
3. Double Click on Font Selector
4. When you choose a font a preview box will pop up. To continue close the box
5. Answer Y or N and it will push the fonts and reboot the phone
I have not tried all of them so please let me know if they do not work or are too big.
Please let me know if this is a good idea or not, as I can easily add more.
Change Log:
V1.4--Added Ubuntu Beta and changed parts of the script so it should work with all versions of Windows
V1.3--Changed script to open up font preview before installing. Included checks to ensure that you are installing correct font
V1.2--Added Juice to #36 and fixed font locations(they should all work)
V1.1---Removed font number 10 and replaced with MyriadPro-LightSemiCnIt
Added several other fonts
DOWNLOAD V1.4:Font_Selector V1.4
DOWNLOAD V1.3:Font Selector V1.3
DOWNLOAD V1.2:Font Selector V1.2
Ill give it a shot...
im attempting to give a shot now. when i open the batch file, the first line says adb is not a recognized command. am i missing something? and also, is it possible for you to put screen shots of the fonts up? would be easier than picking them at random to find one.
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im attempting to give a shot now. when i open the batch file, the first line says adb is not a recognized command. am i missing something? and also, is it possible for you to put screen shots of the fonts up? would be easier than picking them at random to find one.
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You're going to have to extract the zip to your Android tools folder (where ADB is located)
ooohhhh, ok. OP said it was cool to unzip anywhere otherwise i wouldve done that. thanks.
since it seems youve gotten it to work, any suggestions on a good font to pick?
Very nice and simple batch file!
Easy to add additional fonts. ****ty thing is alot of the .ttf(s) that I like aren't compatible with android for some reason. I push it and I just get a boot loop.
I've got at last count about 1400 fonts so I'll go through them and see if there are any more that are compatible that look nice and send them to you.
kashb91 said:
ooohhhh, ok. OP said it was cool to unzip anywhere otherwise i wouldve done that. thanks.
since it seems youve gotten it to work, any suggestions on a good font to pick?
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Just open the Font folder, and double click on the .ttf and a preview window will open up.
Caviar dreams looks really bad Hah, someone may like it, I hate it.
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There's 2 files that could be copied to system32 folder and you can use and anywhere. that's how mine is setup. I'm not at my computer to see which ones, but if you unzipped to android sdk tools it should work. this is work in progress.
Just placed unzipped folder into tools directory. Very simple set up trying font two at the moment.
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Very nice and simple batch file!
Easy to add additional fonts. ****ty thing is alot of the .ttf(s) that I like aren't compatible with android for some reason. I push it and I just get a boot loop.
I've got at last count about 1400 fonts so I'll go through them and see if there are any more that are compatible that look nice and send them to you.
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you can use a font editor. there are some online ones, but I have not tried them yet. I will look into some later. I just wanted to get this out there so people could help with it as this is pretty simple to use.
Sent from my HERO200 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
If I toss in my own fonts into the setup like you have, will it read and load into the installer automatically? Or is it just this set list of fonts? (Sorry if I missed this answer, trying to skim over what I thought I already read)
If you put the directory of your tools into your PATH on your comp, you can unzip this anywhere and run it. Unless he messes with path in the .bat
any screens shots of the fonts
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Right now you would have to change the font names and either add a couple lines of script or deal out the fonts from one with what you have. if you look at the script, you should be able to make your changes
Sent from my HERO200 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
What's the ADB command to capture shots? I'll take shots as I go along.
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If you put the directory of your tools into your PATH on your comp, you can unzip this anywhere and run it. Unless he messes with path in the .bat
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I didn't mess with the path. that's how mine is setup
Sent from my HERO200 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
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What's the ADB command to capture shots? I'll take shots as I go along.
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its not an and command..just ddms command from the tools folder, or you can double click it.
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Number 11 is my favorite so far...
The only thing that sucks is the phone won't display the new font until it reboots.
Alright, taking screen shots now. It'll take me a little while with reboots.

[How To] Activate Overscroll in all GB Sense Roms

Hey guys, was reading through the threads today and noticed a few comments where people got confused weather overscroll is in the new GB OTA roms or not.
The answer to that is yes. The overscroll has been in ALL GB roms since the beginning, including GB Sense roms.
We could never see them in the HTC Sense Gingerbread roms though because HTC hid them(not removed them) by changing the color to black and then Indexing them.
So where are they?
They are located in an apk called framework-res.apk. This apk is located in the system/framework folder of your rom. You can get the apk from your rom by doing one of a few things.
1.
Code:
adb remount
adb pull /system/framework/ framework-res.apk
2. Use the Root Explorer app to copy the apk from your system/framework folder and paste it on your SD Card and then just transfer it to your computer.
3. Using 7Zip, extract the apk from your original rom zip while its on your computer, if you originally downloaded it to your computer.
Extract framework-res.apk and navigate to framework-res\res\drawable-hdpi.
Look for these two images: overscroll_edge.png and overscroll_glow.png. Thats the overscroll images. Also look at any of these new OTA GB roms and you'll see what I mean by HTC has blacked them out. Kinda messed up huh?
How to make them colored?
Using a program such as gimp, open the images and change them from 'indexed' mode to 'rgb' mode and then just change the hue to whatever you like.
After that's done just open the original framework-res.apk and drag and drop your new custom overscroll images in to their proper folder. See? very simple.
or...
Grab the framework-res out of a CM GB rom and grab those same images above and toss them into your framework-res.apk
After you've made your changes just do one of these to put the framework-res.apk back into your rom.
1.
Code:
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/
2. Drop the apk into a pre-made flashable zip that you know installs to system/framework and flash through recovery.
Easy huh?
wildstang83 said:
So where are they?
Extract framework-res.apk and navigate to framework-res\res\drawable-hdpi.
Look for these two images: overscroll_edge.png and overscroll_glow.png. Thats the overscroll images. Also look at any of these new OTA GB roms and you'll see what I mean by HTC has blacked them out. Kinda messed up huh?
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how do you do this? i wanna play with this a little bit.
also when you are done do you just push the apk back in?
OMG_VTEC said:
how do you do this? i wanna play with this a little bit.
also when you are done do you just push the apk back in?
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Well you can extract with 7Zip. And yea just pushing it back in with adb is probably the best way unless your good with flashables.
Edit: You want to know how to get that framework-res.apk? Just pull it out of your rom using Root Explorer or extract it from the actual rom zip that you downloaded in the first place. Its located in system/framework.
ok...i figured that part out...
now when in gimp i cant seem to see any color change...
all i see is the grayscale blocks and a black stripe(edge) or curved part(glow)
i dont see what any of the color change options are doing...
and so you know, i dont know crap about image editing...cant ya tell??
EDIT- thats exactly what i did...dropbox to the computer and now im stuck...lol
OMG_VTEC said:
ok...i figured that part out...
now when in gimp i cant seem to see any color change...
all i see is the grayscale blocks and a black stripe(edge) or curved part(glow)
i dont see what any of the color change options are doing...
and so you know, i dont know crap about image editing...cant ya tell??
EDIT- thats exactly what i did...dropbox to the computer and now im stuck...lol
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Ok do this:
Open the image in gimp. Go to the tool bar at the top and hit image. Do you see 'Mode'? Select that and then change to rgb mode. You'll notice how the image goes from blockish to blurry. Now you can edit your colors
Just play with colorize and brightness until you get what you want.
it doesnt do that... stays blocked when i do that
OMG_VTEC said:
it doesnt do that... stays blocked when i do that
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Ah ok I see what your saying. You can still do any color you want. Just make sure the image is in rgb mode and then pick whatever color you want and choose the largest blurry brush and draw a straight line across the top of the image. Look at my example below. You can even use my example if you want.
Do the same thing for the over glow edge. Just use a normal brush and only color the top of the image. About two pixels should be good. Again look at my example.
And if that isn't working for you, just grab the images out of a CM rom and just change the color on them to whatever you like.
feel a little dumb here but what exactly is over scroll?
is it when you are scrolling and get to the end and you see the color flash over briefly, like you are bumping into a momentary light switch...?
Azag Thoth said:
feel a little dumb here but what exactly is over scroll?
is it when you are scrolling and get to the end and you see the color flash over briefly, like you are bumping into a momentary light switch...?
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Lol yea thats what it is. The blurry light at the end of a scroll.
Just incase...here are those blurry lights in action
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So I just pushed my framework-res.apk right down over the orig and rebooted and that worked.
But I suspect there is a reason why you want to install it via a zip right?
Not trying to be annoying, but more to learn and actually understand this wonderful world of Android.
Otherwise, I really do like the over-scroll.. Especially when I am browsing folders using Root Explorer and NOT viewing by alphabetical but file size for instance.
Thank you for sharing this information wildstang83!
Whi7eRa66iT said:
So I just pushed my framework-res.apk right down over the orig and rebooted and that worked.
But I suspect there is a reason why you want to install it via a zip right?
Not trying to be annoying, but more to learn and actually understand this wonderful world of Android.
Otherwise, I really do like the over-scroll.. Especially when I am browsing folders using Root Explorer and NOT viewing by alphabetical but file size for instance.
Thank you for sharing this information wildstang83!
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Well just that some people are more comfortable flashing vs actually adb pushing stuff.
And thanks. Always glad to help if I can.
Great info in this thread - thanks wildstang.
Sorry to ask such a entry level question - in regards to:
2. Drop the apk into a pre-made flashable zip that you know installs to system/framework and flash through recovery.
Where would one acquire a pre-made flashable zip ?
EDITED: answered my own question thru trial and error.
Well, its whatever. People on XDA would much rather bash those that need help than to actually help them. I'm still learning but I can't get anywhere with these types of comments. So until then I'll be over at themikmik.com.
Follow me if you truely care. If not, nice knowing ya.

[TUTORIAL] User-Friendly Custom Lock-Rings for Sense 3.0 (EVO 4G)

After going through many of the different lock ring tutorials, I have noticed that they all have something in common: They are too user intensive and prone to user-error. Sure, once you have it down, it's easy. But it can be daunting to start out.
All I have done here is make it EXTREMELY user friendly.
No more copying and pasting into ZIPs and APKs!!
No more fishing around the Templates tree in M10 Tools!!!
Simply run the BATCH file, get a cup of coffee, and then flash!
Here are the detailed instructions... (also in the Read-Me)
0. Make sure you have installed Microsoft .net 4 framework on your machine.
http://www.microsoft.com/net
1. Unpack User_Friendly_Lock_Screen_Kit_v1.04.zip (Where you put the file does not matter anymore!!!! For example purposes, I will use C:\Lock_Ring_Kit)
2. Copy your image into C:\Lock_Ring_Kit and name it LockRing.png
Image requirements:
a. Must be a PNG file
b. Image must be 271 x 270 pixels (If it is not the right size, it will come out looking funny (270x271 WILL NOT WORK)
c. The image must be rotated 180 degrees and reflected horizontally.
3. Double-click "LockRingCreator.bat" and let it do its thing.
4. Flashable.zip was just created for you. Rename it whatever you wish.
5. Copy it to the root of your SD card, boot into recovery, and flash
The BATCH file cleans up after itself. You don't have to go through and delete any of the old files. If you want to make another one, just change out the PNG and run it again. My desktop is pretty old, and the BATCH takes about 2 minutes to run.
I have only tested this on Synergy, but I assume that it will work on similar ROMs. I also believe that it will work on the Thunderbolt (can someone confirm that?)
All files are included in the ZIP.
User_Friendly_Lock_Ring_Kit_v1.05.zip
Error Reporting
This is a work in progress. If you have an issue, please post it on the thread. Also, please copy and paste the output from the command prompt so we can get to the bottom of it. (Right click on command prompt, Select All, the then press ENTER. It is now ready to paste.)
Acknowledgments:
jmaher1023 - I used his process as a template. All that my BATCH file does is automate his process
Flemmard and DiamondBack2010- I have no idea what M10 Tools does or how much trouble they had to go through to make it, but I do know that it is the heart and soul of this whole operation.
Confirmed ROMS
Gingeritis3d
Synergy RLS 1
InCompatible ROMS
Kinged Shooter RLS 2.3
I'll try this out, thanks alot dude.
One thing you didn't mention is that the images still need to be 271 X 270 or they won't look right. Other than that this works on Gingeritis3d. (And if I want to say I was the one to create the lock ring I might edit the script) lol. Very good work though man. Very useful tool. Have you been able to find where the images are located for the Amazing sense skin? I haven't found those yet and want to use that semi transparent tool bar at the bottom but dont want to use a different launcher
somehow i cant get it to work ive followed every step but when i run the
"LockRingCreator.bat" it just goes into cmd really fast and nothing happens
TDubKong said:
One thing you didn't mention is that the images still need to be 270 X 270 or they won't look right.
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Fixed in OP. I put that in the ReadMe, but forgot it on the thread Thanks for the reminder.
TDubKong said:
Other than that this works on Gingeritis3d.
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Thanks for letting me know. I'll add a lit of confirmed ROMS that this works for.
TDubKong said:
(And if I want to say I was the one to create the lock ring I might edit the script) lol.
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Navigate to C:\Lock_Ring_KitTemplate\META-INF\com\google\android
There is a file named "updater-script" Rename it updater-script.txt, and open it for editing. Just look for my name and replace it with yours. Make sure you take the .txt off after saving
TDubKong said:
Have you been able to find where the images are located for the Amazing sense skin? I haven't found those yet and want to use that semi transparent tool bar at the bottom but dont want to use a different launcher
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No Idea
IDRFT95S14 said:
somehow i cant get it to work ive followed every step but when i run the
"LockRingCreator.bat" it just goes into cmd really fast and nothing happens
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What operating system are you running? Do you have Microsoft .net 4 framework installed on your system?
When it is working properly, after you run the BATCH file you should see a command window running various commands for a little while.
did you
IDRFT95S14 said:
somehow i cant get it to work ive followed every step but when i run the
"LockRingCreator.bat" it just goes into cmd really fast and nothing happens
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did you make sure the file was named LockRing and was a png format? Something else to consider is that if you named a png image lockring.png then when it looks for the file it will see lockring.png.png so make sure it is a png format image but only name it LockRing.Hope this helps
gamendorf said:
Fixed in OP. I put that in the ReadMe, but forgot it on the thread Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for letting me know. I'll add a lit of confirmed ROMS that this works for.
Navigate to C:\Lock_Ring_KitTemplate\META-INF\com\google\android
There is a file named "updater-script" Rename it updater-script.txt, and open it for editing. Just look for my name and replace it with yours. Make sure you take the .txt off after saving
No Idea
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Thanks brudda. I was only kidding about renaming the script. I knew where to find it. I can run a couple other ROMS if you want. I got nothing better to do tonight. Let me know which ones you want to add to your list and i'll do a couple.
just downloaded will test in a minute on mik3d beta1, but in the read me file, no sizes for pic you intend to use (just a heads up).
Forgot to mention I am running Gingeritis 3D Beta VIII. And I do have .net 4 installed. Maybe thats why i didn't have any issues. Also I didn't even read the read me file. oops.
life_420 said:
just downloaded will test in a minute on mik3d beta1, but in the read me file, no sizes for pic you intend to use (just a heads up).
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You're right. Oops. Zip file has been updated
life_420 said:
just downloaded will test in a minute on mik3d beta1, but in the read me file, no sizes for pic you intend to use (just a heads up).
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Love my DropBox. Tried a few other apps like Minus and another but they are just not so user friendly and helpful. Although a couple have more GB.
gamendorf said:
What operating system are you running? Do you have Microsoft .net 4 framework installed on your system?
When it is working properly, after you run the BATCH file you should see a command window running various commands for a little while.
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windows 7 i looked it up and it does have the Microsoft .net 4 framework intalled ,im thinking i just didnt name something right ill try what TDubKong suggested VVV and ill get back
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did you make sure the file was named LockRing and was a png format? Something else to consider is that if you named a png image lockring.png then when it looks for the file it will see lockring.png.png so make sure it is a png format image but only name it LockRing.Hope this helps
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TDubKong said:
Love my DropBox. Tried a few other apps like Minus and another but they are just not so user friendly and helpful. Although a couple have more GB.
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dropbox has been the easiest, havent hit a limit yet, except storage space..... which i upgraded to eliminate that problem, all the others i have tried i cant upload anything because they limit file sizes that you can upload, where as dropbox just syncs with your desktop, takes awhile but works.
just tried it to make a flashable zip and it did the same thing as other guy, flashed the cmd prompt super quick, no zip created.....
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wait i just checked windows update and it has 2 updates for net framework 4 lol
nice i was using the copy paste way. i use one like this for the 3d(that was made by triscuit1983.
still didnt work for me, oh well back to m10 editor... thanx anyways
did you put it on your c drive i had that problem on the one for the 3d
I will try again tomorrow, work in the morning
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life_420 said:
just tried it to make a flashable zip and it did the same thing as other guy, flashed the cmd prompt super quick, no zip created.....
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dased14 said:
did you put it on your c drive i had that problem on the one for the 3d
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Make sure that you unzip the files to C:\Lock_Ring_Kit. When I install them somewhere else ("C:\Lock_Ring_Kit______"), I get the same error you do. However, the BATCH file did what it was supposed to do. Since C:\Lock_Ring_Kit did not exist, it created it, and there is a "Working" folder as well as a "Flashable.zip" there. But, since the original files were not in the right place, it is useless.
When the command prompt just flashes, what that means is that M10Tools are not having a chance to run. The only explanation I have for that as of right now is that the files are not in the right location. Also make sure that you named the image LockRing.png.
I'll see about making the batch file spit out an error code, but it might be a few days before I can get around to it. I'll keep yall posted.

[Lockscreen] Honeycomb Shaped Lock

Here are the files to add to your framework-res.apk if you have a rooted rom. All you have to do is copy your framework-res.apk from the system and open it up in an apk editor then find the lockscreen files and replace them with these. Works really well. If I could get a screenshot of my lockscreen I would show you but I dont know how to do that.
Hey i was wondering if you could post a video or some screenshot of it in action because 3 white tiles with hexagons in them doesn't really give me a good idea of what it looks like.
Anyways nice work
Here is a link to the youtube video and a fix of the ring, I had my photoshop on the wrong layer. My bad! http://youtu.be/UUc1jVc_rAQ
Looks nice.
I had inverted the colors on mine... but the VR theme template didn't want to work for me and I got too lazy to modify the framework and re-flash it.
Question, were you able to edit the actual lock icon?
Because when I open it in Photoshop CS3 the transparency is messed up.
Also, if you have the Android SDK installed on your computer you can use it to take screen shots (even of the lockscreen), but I think a video is better for this.
Aright thanks for the video it looks sick
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Question, were you able to edit the actual lock icon?
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Yes I just thought that the actual lock icon was not bad so I left it.
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Yes I just thought that the actual lock icon was not bad so I left it.
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Ah, what version of Photoshop are you using?
I was able to open it... but it wasn't being displayed correctly.
i used photoshop cs3
Thanks, work great.
can somebody post those images in a zip file?
Zip file but it is not flashable. It is just a zip file of 3 images.
just to say i might be getting a transformer tomorrow and also i used to do lots of themeing so i can tell you that the images are indexed so you need paint.net to open and save then open the new saved file in photoshop and edit.
these will be included in the metrocomb theme
pashinator said:
just to say i might be getting a transformer tomorrow and also i used to do lots of themeing so i can tell you that the images are indexed so you need paint.net to open and save then open the new saved file in photoshop and edit.
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I can upload the PSD for anyone who would like to tweak this. Honestly I just did this for myself and thought I would share it.
Looks awesome! Is there any chance it could be made as a flashable zip? I wouldn't want to change framework Res then find I have to do it again when Rom is updated..
Many thanks all!
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Great...I download an APK Editor, but is this true, that for every update we need tot change the framework again...
As requested above, a flashable zip would be realy great
I dont know how I would go about doing that.
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Great...I download an APK Editor, but is this true, that for every update we need tot change the framework again...
As requested above, a flashable zip would be realy great
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You can save a copy of the one you modified, if no major changed in the framework, just push it again.
Actually you don't even need a apk editor. you can just rename the .apk to .zip, unzip it, do your thing, zip it back up and rename .zip to .apk.
Will Android install altered/unsigned .apk files? I'm not sure the unzip/alter/zip to apk method will work.
I used zipthemer from market to apply these and it worked fine. It makes an undo zip for you as well as creates a flashable zip for you to flash. I have attached flashable zip file for prime 1.9.1 rom as well as ziptheme zip file for whoever wants to use that. 152kb one is the zipthemer file. As usual make backups etc just in case.

[MOD]How to customize your 3.0 lockscreen wallpaper

This is a thread to show you how to customize your 3.0 lockscreen with whatever picture you want i take no credit at all for this all credit goes to McLabia over at the evo3d forum he created this for the evo 3D so i tryed it for the shift and it worked! so here are the instructions enjoy and remember make a nandroid backup and it is not my fault if anything happens to your phone...
*First of all you want to grab m10 tools ( You can find the link for m10 tools right here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218927)
Once you have that downloaded, open it up. Now you want to get the image ready that youre wanting as your wallpaper. To make things easier on yourself, make three copies. The image needs to be set EXACTLY this way
1. Image needs to be resized to EXACTLY 540x960. You can do this in any image editor.
2. Flip the image upside down.
3. The images MUST be PNG format.
Once you have this done, you want to grab the IdleScreen_Weather.apk that is listed at the bottom of this thread. Once you get the apk, you want to open up m10 and click load file. Navigate and select the IdleScreen_Weather.apk.
Once this loads, you want to click the tab that says m10 Files. At the bottom of the screen, youll see where it says Decode Images, make sure you check that box.
You want to double click the Lockscreen_weather_bg.m10. It will ask if you want to decompile it. Click yes. At this point, youll be brought to the next tab which is Editor.
From here you want to expand until you see Textures. Under there you will see three spots labeled Texture. Click that and it will bring up an image to the right. Right click on this image and click "Show in Explorer". You will see three png files in here. You want to replace each one with the images you created earlier. This is important though. Make sure you copy the name of each file youre replacing EXACTLY. Im not responsible for any errors you make on renaming.
Once you get all three of the images replaced, go back to start and then save .apk Make sure to use the same name.
Now you can either push this through ADB or just place the apk onto your SD card. If youre using a root explorer, which is how I do it cause its just easier, you want to copy the apk into the system/app folder. You want to make a backup incase you run into any issues. Once you get your edited apk inside of the system/app navigate to the file and long press and go to permissions then set them as follows.
Read Write Execute
Owner: X X 0
Group: X 0 0
Others: X 0 0
Once your permissions are fixed, you want to reboot. When you reboot go to personalize, Lock screen, and then choose weather and click apply and thats it you have just created your very own sense 3.0 lock screen hope all went well if anything happens to go wrong PM me and i will try and walk you threw it.
how do you open the m10edit tool, downloaded fine, extracted files and there she sits ?
Just run as administrator sorry for the caps my keyboard is broke lol
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how do you open the m10edit tool, downloaded fine, extracted files and there she sits ?
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There is a box that needs to be checked while viewing the tab m.10 files... check that and it gives you previews... it not as easy as one thinks...
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