Hope posting this here is OK- I never get answers in Q&A...
I have made & modified themes for the SE stock 'rom' and as you know the framework-res and system apks do not need to be recompiled or signed when just exchanging images.
Is it the same for CM 6 'roms'?
I am looking into theming Wolfbreak's rom and noticed the framework-res that I'm using as a base says "signed by SignApk" when I open it in winrar.
Do I need to recompile & sign or not?
Thanks in advance!
AyDee said:
Hope posting this here is OK- I never get answers in Q&A...
I have made & modified themes for the SE stock 'rom' and as you know the framework-res and system apks do not need to be recompiled or signed when just exchanging images.
Is it the same for CM 6 'roms'?
I am looking into theming Wolfbreak's rom and noticed the framework-res that I'm using as a base says "signed by SignApk" when I open it in winrar.
Do I need to recompile & sign or not?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
You dont need to sign regardless of OS if you are only swapping images for system files. But remember to use optimized pngs and zipalign as final step to minimize resources consumption.
If you are modding any resources.arsc you need to decompile to do that and recompile and sing accordingly.
Ok, thanks- just making sure... the winrar message threw me off...
AyDee said:
Ok, thanks- just making sure... the winrar message threw me off...
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try 7-zip.....hope seeing themes from u soon....
So I'm using the new ICS framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from this ICS ROM. I am using this version of apktool.jar to decompile
Now, I can decompile the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk without any errors. However, I am unable to compile, even if I didn't mod anyting
My error log is attached
If anyone could shed some light on what I would need to do to get past these errors I would greatly appreciate it
Just so there's no confusion, I'm using apktool by Brut.alll, not APK Manager. I have a W7 laptop
***This is solved, check out my thread here (post #3)***
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365810
I too feel the same
i have same problem when recompile it ...even without change anything , still shows error when recompile
Hey guys I'll mark this thread as solved
Check out the third post here on how to set up apktool for ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365810
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THX !!! work perfectly!!
hi all
this is my first thread. i'm italian...and please excuse me for my bad english....
i've a samsung galaxy next s5570 and i've tried some roms on my phone...oxigen..new experience...balt rom...emanon and other
now i've tried the new SLIM CM7...well ...this is the only one rom that not eat my battery....!!!
for me..the best CM7 based rom.
i have just a question.
i have changed some png in the status bar and i've tried to put the clock in the center of the screen.
all ok with the change of png...but when i decompile the sistemui.apk for edit the status_bar.xml and recompile it ... i put the systemui.apk in the phone with right permission..i reboot the phone but the status bar disappear.
i've tried to decompile and recompile apk without modyfy nothig but is the same.
for decompiling and compiling i've used Apk_Manager_5.0.2 or apk tools..but is the same.
i've already used apk manager for modify other systemui.apk with success...but only with the systemui.apk of SLIM CM7 i have problem
where is my error ?
thanks all for the patience
bye
GHIGO
GHIGO973 said:
hi all
this is my first thread. i'm italian...and please excuse me for my bad english....
i've a samsung galaxy next s5570 and i've tried some roms on my phone...oxigen..new experience...balt rom...emanon and other
now i've tried the new SLIM CM7...well ...this is the only one rom that not eat my battery....!!!
for me..the best CM7 based rom.
i have just a question.
i have changed some png in the status bar and i've tried to put the clock in the center of the screen.
all ok with the change of png...but when i decompile the sistemui.apk for edit the status_bar.xml and recompile it ... i put the systemui.apk in the phone with right permission..i reboot the phone but the status bar disappear.
i've tried to decompile and recompile apk without modyfy nothig but is the same.
for decompiling and compiling i've used Apk_Manager_5.0.2 or apk tools..but is the same.
i've already used apk manager for modify other systemui.apk with success...but only with the systemui.apk of SLIM CM7 i have problem
where is my error ?
thanks all for the patience
bye
GHIGO
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Hi all
this is the APK of my problem
I hope someone can help me.
thanks all
Thanks all for your help
I've resolved my problem
Mod is down: The new thread: HERE
Moderators, feel free to delete this post.
Good Start Man, Hope someone will advise very soon.
Thanks for your effort.:good:
Only de- and recompiling will not really lead to anything.
You have to solve each error here step by step. And as you can see there are many entries missing when recompiling against a framework from a different device and/or Android version.
This means that resolving the missing entries (like simply deleting them in each file) won't help because even if the recompile succeeds it will never run because of errors in the dependencies of the apk etc..
you should specify where you've changed
Tried almost everything but i cant get it working. Also tried VRTheme ZIP but it doesnt work too, it doesn't recognize the 9.png files and show the UI stretched... This is not my work, its for Not-i, Majdinj, Zai89 and other amazing themers for this amazing device (sorry if i forgot other users). I've seen it in S2 forums (Themes and Themed roms too) with the TW2013 UI for 4.1.2 so i dont think it will be very hard to an experienced themer. Thanks for the support. Good Luck to everyone!
You are compiling a a 4.2.2-based apk file with 4.1.2 installed framework, if you see in another thread they must have same version or it is themed apk file.
Can just use X-plore open apk as zip file n copy all the themes but not xml to another apk open as zip file.
not much changes wif just a framework.res.apk n options is alittle too small to fit it..
so no point to make a mod just framework.res.apk
@galaxynote2
The pictures in the attachment aren't useful!
If you want to change the png's, then take them from the original apk out!
Don't decompile it!
So, never use 9.png's from decompiled apk!
Try it again with the 9.png's from the original apk. Just copy them from the apk to your new one. Don't decompile it.
If you try to add some 9.png (from decompiled source), then they looks ugly with the vrtheme system...
(and can't build it with apktool too...)
@tkari4 thank you for the answer! I will try again now..
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@tkari4 thank you for the answer! I will try again now..
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@galaxynote2
Not working, sorry never made something like that.
The solution for your problem:
Install the 4.2 framework-res.apk (command in the CMD window: apktool if c:/framework-res.apk)
Now decompile your 4.2 framework-res.apk
From the decompiled folders you can add the 9.png's to your 4.1 farmework-res.apk
Install the 4.1 framework-res.apk again
Build your apk and so must work...
tkari4 said:
@galaxynote2
Not working, sorry never made something like that.
The solution for your problem:
Install the 4.2 framework-res.apk (command in the CMD window: apktool if c:/framework-res.apk)
Now decompile your 4.2 framework-res.apk
From the decompiled folders you can add the 9.png's to your 4.1 farmework-res.apk
Install the 4.1 framework-res.apk again
Build your apk and so must work...
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@tkari4 some progress (attached files). That is my result putting the non-decompiled images in a vr-theme:
Popups are still bugged, 9.png resizing doesnt worked.
Action bars themes (Holo Light and Holo Dark) are now working!
Almost all buttons, checks and ticks are now converted and working.
What to do:
Fix the bugged popups
Convert Text fields (wich are 9.png too so its the same as the popups problems...)
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Can you provide me an S4 framework? Im using the Touchwiz 2013 theme for 4.2.2 Galaxy S3 flasheable zip for converting. I cant find the S4 framework-res to download.
galaxynote2 said:
@tkari4
Can you provide me an S4 framework? Im using the Touchwiz 2013 theme for 4.2.2 Galaxy S3 flasheable zip for converting. I cant find the S4 framework-res to download.
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Yeah, must have the original apk and decompile it with the 4.2 framework.
You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272392
tkari4 said:
Yeah, must have the original apk and decompile it with the 4.2 framework.
You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272392
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@tkari4 Ok, downloaded... (Slow connection).
So, first i need to install the recently downloaded framework in apktool and then decompile my 4.1.2 Note Framework?
Nevermind! Recompiled without problems! I've modified some pngs to se if it works and worked, so now im porting the fully theme. Thank you!
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After all S4 mods for our Note, this is the last touch to have the new Touchwiz Interface in this amazing device.
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You are gonna be rocked,,
Waiting for download link, As I understand without TW interface out grear Note is useless.
Thanks for your effort and share.:good:
mjrifath said:
You are gonna be rocked,,
Waiting for download link, As I stand without TW interface out grear Note is useless.
Thanks for your effort and share.:good:
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Could you don't quote the whole thread next time please? Just click the reply button thats all
Juhan Jufri said:
Could you don't quote the whole thread next time please? Just click the reply button thats all
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Thanks for the info mate. Post edited:laugh:
When you realese this mod?
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YES WE SCAN!!!
This thread has to be closed since no updates from OP or there is no any valid MOD
mjrifath said:
This thread has to be closed since no updates from OP or there is no any valid MOD
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for people who can't wait , you can try flashing this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297906
el5arsawi said:
for people who can't wait , you can try flashing this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297906
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Thats for 4.2.2
Please op just provide the s4 style launcher
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I mod my SystemUI and share it with my friends. Some of my friend can use my SystemUI but some cannot they always ended with no statusbar and navigation. they also used my framework-res.apk.
my question is, is the build version the reason of this? is there any fix for this problem?or do I need some file to include when I recompiling my SystemUI?
Please help me guys. thanks in advance.
plz help
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ethandub said:
I mod my SystemUI and share it with my friends. Some of my friend can use my SystemUI but some cannot they always ended with no statusbar and navigation. they also used my framework-res.apk.
my question is, is the build version the reason of this? is there any fix for this problem?or do I need some file to include when I recompiling my SystemUI?
Please help me guys. thanks in advance.
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well actually there can be a number of ways for this to happen...being a rom chef i have myself encountered these problems while rom development
the major cause is the SIGNATURE CHECK.every app and dex file is signed with a key if an app is different from the rest of the apps by signature the the syatem fails to execute or install it this ends with the no statusbar error
as for build number sonty hasnt modeified the systemui in current updates so i dont think that build is any problem
tnx for reply
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well actually there can be a number of ways for this to happen...being a rom chef i have myself encountered these problems while rom development
the major cause is the SIGNATURE CHECK.every app and dex file is signed with a key if an app is different from the rest of the apps by signature the the syatem fails to execute or install it this ends with the no statusbar error
as for build number sonty hasnt modeified the systemui in current updates so i dont think that build is any problem
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tnx bro, this is what happen, i've choose one systemui thats works perfectly with them and start to modify that systemui, some of them can use that modified ui some cannot , as you said maybe the signature check is the one reason so we can fix this if i will used the androidmanifest and meta-inf of that unmodified systemui to my modified systemui?again thanks for your response bro.
ethandub said:
tnx bro, this is what happen, i've choose one systemui thats works perfectly with them and start to modify that systemui, some of them can use that modified ui some cannot , as you said maybe the signature check is the one reason so we can fix this if i will used the androidmanifest and meta-inf of that unmodified systemui to my modified systemui?again thanks for your response bro.
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yes as much as i know if u dont edit androidmanifest.xml the signature remains the same so it should work
I already tried that thing bro same not working.