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[Guide][MOD] How to Mod Espier Launcher

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After receiving many questions on how I modded my Espier Launcher.apk I decided to write this tutorial. Many thanks to Taine0 for inspiration and initial instructions!
WHAT THIS GUIDE IS FOR:
-How to change icons in espier launcher
-How to change page indicators
-How to change dock
-How to change notification bubble
-How to add custom icons (for apps not natively themed by espier launcher) RECENTLY EDITED
-How to install onto phone
A. Preliminary Steps:
1. Install apktool
2. Create a directory called Espier launcher mod
3. Download Espier Launcher and rename to launcher.apk
4. Place Espier Launcher into that directory.
5. Open terminal.
6. Change terminal directory to your Espier launcher mod folder.
E.G. I ran this:
Code:
cd /home/gaurav/Desktop/Espier launcher mod
7. Decompile the apk.
Code:
apktool d launcher.apk
B. Changing basic icons.
**UPDATE**
Now, to prevent icons from being edited (in a bad way) by Espier Launcher, download this icon and place it in drawable-(h/m/l)dpi. This is crucial to prevent your icons from getting a weird white glow around them!
1. Open res/drawable-(hdpi/ldpi/mdpi/xhdpi) *depending on what screen size your phone is. I have an mdpi so i will go into drawble-mdpi
2. Change the desired icon
For example, the file
Code:
ic_com_android_camera_preparecamera.png
can be replaced by an image of the same (or similar) size. when you're done, it should look like:
Screenshot
3. Refer to Section G
C. Changing page indicators
1. Open res/drawable-mdpi
2. Find the file:
Code:
ic_screen_level_focus.png
ic_screen_level_normal.png
3. Replace these two files with desired ones
4. Open res/drawable-hdpi
5. Replace these files with desired images.
Code:
ic_screen_level_focus
ic_screen_level_normal.png
ic_screen_level_search_focus.png
ic_screen_level_search_normal.png
ic_screen_level_widget_focus.png
ic_screen_level_widget_normal.png
6. Refer to Section G.
D. How to change dock
1. Navigate to res/drawable-mdpi (in my case)
2. Find file called
Code:
toolbar.png
3. Replace with desired (make sure the dock image is correct size for your phone)
4. Refer to Section G.
E. How to change notification bubble.
1. Open res/drawable-mdpi
2. Find and replace with desired image
Code:
icon_shuzi1.png
3. Refer to Section G.
F. How to add custom icons
*Warning* This section is a lot more confusing. Please read carefully. *Warning*
1. Navigate to /res/values/arrays.xml
2. Now, it gets tricky.
3. Go this website
4. Search for an app. It should look like this:
Screenshot
5. Now, in arrays.xml, scroll down until you see this type of coding
Screenshot
6. Get to the end of that "chunk" of xml.
7. Let's say we're theming the facebook app. So we add this to xml. (and fill it out with info)
Code:
<item>ACTIVITY_OF_APP</item>
<item>DESCRIPTIVE_ACTIVITY_OF_APP</item>
<item>@drawable/NAME_OF_APP</item>
For example:
Code:
<item>com.facebook.katana</item>
<item>com.facebook.katana.LoginActivity</item>
<item>@drawable/facebook</item>
You get the first line of info like this:
Screenshot
and the second:
Screenshot
in that third line of that xml we add (@drawable/NAME_OF_APP), you can name your app anything you want. i made it "facebook" in this case.
8. Save and exit.
9. Find a desired image for your application (in this case facebook).
10. Rename it to "NAME_OF_APP.png" in this case, "facebook.png"
11. Drop that file into drawable/mdpi
12. Repeat steps 1-11 for as many applications as you want to theme.
13. Refer to Section G.
G. How to install on your phone
1. First, save and close everything you're working on.
2. Open your terminal, and change its directory to the "espier launcher mod" folder
3. Type in
Code:
apktool b 'PATH_TO/espier launcher mod' 1.apk
4. Take that 1.apk, and sign it, using a program like ApkSigner
5. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
6. Mount it as a mass storage device.
7. Transfer that signed.apk to the root of your sdcard.
8. Now on your phone, uninstall any current version of EspierLauncher you may have.
9. Then, using a file manager, install the signed.apk from your sdcard.
YOU'RE DONE!
Hope everyone finds this guide very useful! If you want to see what it looks like as a completed project Check out my DeviantArt

I've been looking for ways to mod Espier Launcher and recently asked one users from deviantArt to teach me how but didn't get a response and now I saw this. Thanks a lot mate, this is very useful ! :]

Mello^ said:
I've been looking for ways to mod Espier Launcher and recently asked one users from deviantArt to teach me how but didn't get a response and now I saw this. Thanks a lot mate, this is very useful ! :]
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Yup! I got a lot of requests so I made this guide! Glad you like it!!
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

I modded this launcher myself removing backdops, icon backgrounds. But changing
the png file with a transparent file. Can you teach doing this by changin code?
Secondly can you teach how to use 2 lines icon names? I do this by changing
a code but i think you already know this.
With all of these it will be a perfect launcher.

mind posting/sharing your modded espier launcher?

This is dope! Great job mate!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

yken said:
I modded this launcher myself removing backdops, icon backgrounds. But changing
the png file with a transparent file. Can you teach doing this by changin code?
Secondly can you teach how to use 2 lines icon names? I do this by changing
a code but i think you already know this.
With all of these it will be a perfect launcher.
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Oh yes, i forgot to include how to get rid of icon backdrops...I do not know how to change the code (regards to the icon backgrounds) nor I know how to make the icon names have 2 lines :/ If you could post those instructions, i will add to OP and give you some credit
roi14 said:
mind posting/sharing your modded espier launcher?
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Sorry, I wish I could, but the icons i've used in it are NFR. So...no
iekansh said:
This is dope! Great job mate!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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Thanks!!!

super awesome, dude !

thanks! glad you appreciate it!

Why don't you Share your apks ?
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why dont you just share you apks dude?

For everyone wondering why he won't share his modded launcher, it's because the icons aren't for release. He made this tutorial, why not just do it yourself?
Really nice and thorough tut! I was waiting over on deviantart but didn't see it until now!
For those not wanting to install apktool, the same can be done with apkmanager much easier. Gaurav, I would actually recommend changing the tutorial to use apkmanager instead. Much easier for the noobs You would only have to change up a couple of steps.

iLauncher is better.

kcls said:
For everyone wondering why he won't share his modded launcher, it's because the icons aren't for release. He made this tutorial, why not just do it yoursellf?
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That is exactly correct!
kcls said:
Gaurav, I would actually recommend changing the tutorial to use apkmanager instead. Much easier for the noobs You would only have to change up a couple of steps.
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Sounds good. I will update when I find some free time.
GetPatriotized said:
iLauncher is better.
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I thought Espier was smoother. And i know how to theme
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

Mate, I don't use apktool nor apk manager. I just use 7zip for modding apks and I can't seem to find the values folder on the res so I can't add any app activities on array.xml :/
help TT

Mello^ said:
Mate, I don't use apktool nor apk manager. I just use 7zip for modding apks and I can't seem to find the values folder on the res so I can't add any app activities on array.xml :/
help TT
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You have to use one of the two, they decompile the apks so the XML is readable. Unzipping with 7 zip will result in a bunch of gibberish for XML.
Tapatalkin it from my IHO CM7.1'd, MIUI Themed Optimus V

kcls said:
You have to use one of the two, they decompile the apks so the XML is readable. Unzipping with 7 zip will result in a bunch of gibberish for XML.
Tapatalkin it from my IHO CM7.1'd, MIUI Themed Optimus V
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I see now, Thanks a lot mate :]

Well, thanks to supetawesomedude and his awesome guide, I moded espier launcher so now it has Suave theme This theme is for MDPI devices only (I dont have HDPI devices so I can't test). Backup your Espier Launcher config, remove it, install the file below and restore the config Enjoy

awesome guide bro, but too complex for me to get my head around it lol, if they just allowed the option that ilauncher has for custom icons this would rock so much more imo, and thanks TMinh for sharing your setup

So can you only add up to 14 icons by editing the public.xml?
I'm up to 8 right now and just realized it only goes up to icbk_color_14

[Tutorial]How to decompile/recompile/Sign Whatsapp.apk

Hi everyone,
Working around in some apk's, I noticed that some apps are more tricky to work with.
I will show you in this tutorial how to decompile/recompile/Sign Whatsapp.apk
Requirements :
My Apktool -Yorzua Kit
Notepad++
I just added a complete KIT including all the tools in one folder.
no need anymore to use Openssl or change/move to another program.
to decompile :
Code:
apktool d <yourwhatsappname>.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
edit the xml/smali you want :
see my tuto here to give an idea how to edit the xml files and smali files with Notepad++ (Written on C++ and using Win32API, you will be able to easily change, copy, trace, find all the codes you will find in this guide ).
to compile :
Code:
apktool b <yourwhatsappname> ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
to sign :
Code:
java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 <yourwhatsappname>.apk <yourwhatsappname>_signed.apk
Those following screenshots are some examples of what you can achieve by decompiling - editing at your taste - compiling - signing an apk like Whatsapp
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Or even the 1st Whatsapp Transparent in the web !!!
I am quite busy at the moment but if you are interested on my work,
please visit my Whatsapp MODS Thread
Or my new tuto "Create your 9.png !"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1511537
I thought it is a good addition to this whatsapp tuto, especially for the bubbles.9.png's​
Click on the thanks if it helps you as i do for each of you
If you come by my thread and like my work, i ask nothing more than a little thanks for the effort.
If you dont, then just give me credits if you use it.
Thanks for reading, i wish you a great day ☼​

Thanks bro
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

There is another way to sucessfully sign the apk without use of Open SSL to generate the key.p8 and certificate.pem files and without having to use SignApk.jar.
Auto-sign is another tool that eliminates the use of those steps.
First copy the official WhatsApp.apk into the Autosign folder
Change extension to zip and replace your pngs in the drawable folders
Be sure to delete the META_INF from the apk
Extract the edited and recompiled xmls from the modded apk created in Apk tool (res>layout)
Overwite the xml into the WhatsApp.zip in the Auto-sign folder
Return the Whatsapp extension to apk
Use sign.bat to sign the apk and you are good to go!
Auto-sign generates the key.pk8 and certificate.pem files automatically and applies them automatically to the apk, hence eliminating the necessity for Openssl and SignApk.jar... basically saves an extra step.
Works for me well

Easy Kit
cybermessiah said:
There is another way to sucessfully sign the apk without use of Open SSL to generate the key.p8 and certificate.pem files and without having to use SignApk.jar.
Auto-sign is another tool that eliminates the use of those steps.
First copy the official WhatsApp.apk into the Autosign folder
Change extension to zip and replace your pngs in the drawable folders
Be sure to delete the META_INF from the apk
Extract the edited and recompiled xmls from the modded apk created in Apk tool (res>layout)
Overwite the xml into the WhatsApp.zip in the Auto-sign folder
Return the Whatsapp extension to apk
Use sign.bat to sign the apk and you are good to go!
Auto-sign generates the key.pk8 and certificate.pem files automatically and applies them automatically to the apk, hence eliminating the necessity for Openssl and SignApk.jar... basically saves an extra step.
Works for me well
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Way more simple than that >
I just added a complete KIT including all the tools in one folder
no need anymore to use Openssl or change/move to another program
I also includes Command.shell file which will allow you to directly type the commands from the folder directory ( very easy even if you are a noob )
Just follow the OP

Verba volant, scripta manent !!!!
More crap for this piece of s....
cybermessiah said:
@ Morrancos ... maybe read the actual posts prior to his comment.
One screenshot of the decompiling tool he uses and one screenshot of a successfuul modification AFTER I told him exactly what xmls needed modifying make him responsibile for me gaining a deeper comprehension of theming?
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YOu told me which xml ? is it a ****ing joke ?
Since when i need you to know which xml to edit ?
I posted my screenshot here = 30th January 2012, 04:43 PMway before your post about xml ... here = 30th January 2012, 05:03 PM
And you wrote "told him exactly" ?
cybermessiah said:
FINALLY.
I was correct about it being those xmls!
Used APKtool to decompile and recompile with edits to those two xmls I suspected.
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Here is my BLACK Whatsapp which required not less than 34 xmls in layout/drawable hdpi/values and 4 smalis to make it
YOU ARE TRULLY PATHETIC INSULTING ME AGAIN AS your "girlfriend" ....
I HOPE MODS WILL SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT HERE TO SHARE BUT ON YOUR OWN SELFISH ....
=====================================
just kept as we never know with those guys ...

how to use your easy manager package?
because in tutor you type "apktool d whatsapp.apk"
but in zip, no apktool.exe beside apktool.jar
I use "apktool.jar d whatsapp.apk" and it works..new folder created with res and smali inside it
But how to compile ?
Using "apktool.jar b whatsapp.apk" nothing happened
thanks

More clear
j1po said:
how to use your easy manager package?
because in tutor you type "apktool d whatsapp.apk"
but in zip, no apktool.exe beside apktool.jar
I use "apktool.jar d whatsapp.apk" and it works..new folder created with res and smali inside it
But how to compile ?
Using "apktool.jar b whatsapp.apk" nothing happened
thanks
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We can always improve OP updated to be more clear for everyone
to decompile :
Code:
apktool d <yourwhatsappname>.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
edit the xml/smali you want :
see my tuto here to give an idea how to edit the xml files and smali files with Notepad++ (Written on C++ and using Win32API, you will be able to easily change, copy, trace, find all the codes you will find in this guide ).
to compile :
Code:
apktool b <yourwhatsappname> ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
to sign :
Code:
java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 <yourwhatsappname>.apk <yourwhatsappname>_signed.apk

Thanks, I got it
can you share, which xml that handle "group bubble" color in group chat?
which your black mod show grey
and also gradient bubble border (red-blue) ?
thanks

j1po said:
Thanks, I got it
can you share, which xml that handle "group bubble" color in group chat?
which your black mod show grey
and also gradient bubble border (red-blue) ?
thanks
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Do you mind to point me what you need by a screenshot, please ??
Would be more easy for me
recent changes

Yorzua said:
Do you mind to point me what you need by a screenshot, please ??
Would be more easy for me
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Where can I change contact list background color to black like picture above ?
1. Group chat "group bubble" color --> public/colors.xml ??
2. Bubble border gradient color -->forget it, found it on high-res/
thanks a lot man

Please ignore.......

j1po said:
Where can I change contact list background color to black like picture above ?
1. Group chat "group bubble" color --> public/colors.xml ??
2. Bubble border gradient color -->forget it, found it on high-res/
thanks a lot man
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Thanks for the screenshot.
Both are 9.png files _ you cannot change the background of the group bubble with an xml, same story for the border of the bubble
I did from scratch those bubbles.9.png ( nightmare of some themers )
I will have to publish in xda a real, clear, short, illustrated TUTO "how to create 9.png files" but i am missing time actually.
Maybe i can change them for you tomorrow if you post your wishes

example of my last work
Recent work on the latest version : WhatsApp_DARKYorzua_2-7-3169

thanks
people asked me for more panoramic view of my dark theme so here it is
Thanks guys for your support _ feel free to post your questions in my tuto to make benefit all the coming members

Yorzua said:
Recent work on the latest version : WhatsApp_DARKYorzua_2-7-3169
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Man, you've gotta good thing going overhere, (Carbon Fibre look) went to your site this is realy, realy awesome finally some great explanation about theming and such.
Dude you just rocked my world and i'll be reading and trying now for a while.
thanks for your effort and please go on doing what you do.

Thanks
DirkTeur Velserbroncx said:
Man, you've gotta good thing going overhere, (Carbon Fibre look) went to your site this is realy, realy awesome finally some great explanation about theming and such.
Dude you just rocked my world and i'll be reading and trying now for a while.
thanks for your effort and please go on doing what you do.
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Thanks a lot for your appreciation
Feel free to ask me any help you need.
I am living in Delft actually so if we meet in the trains, could share my dark mod with you ( screenshot updated just below )
I like to share my recent work screenshots
Fijne dag meneer ☼

Thank you very much for the tutorial!

seimu said:
Thank you very much for the tutorial!
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Glad i could help you

amazing theme, a very good job.
as you do to change the background and font color of your chat list ¿? also with the xml ¿?
I applaud you

xml code
seimu said:
amazing theme, a very good job.
as you do to change the background and font color of your chat list ¿? also with the xml ¿?
I applaud you
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thanks for your appreciation but no need to applaud me, your themes are good too
You can edit few xml in order to set the background as a unique color :
android:background="#<hexadecimal color code you want to display>"
or as a png you create and place in drawable-hdpi :
android:background="@drawable/<the png name you want>"
or as a predefined style :
android:background="@style/<name of your style>"
For the font color of the chat list, just edit the color in :
conversation_text_row_left
conversation_text_row_right
date/name/font color of you/answering contact can be setup as well in the same section
Hope it helps you and unfortunately those bastards who are now enjoying my tuto and insulting my name at the same time

[GUIDE][2.2+]How to change Setting's background

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Hey Guys i am back with my new guide:victory:
I searched a lot to find a method to chnage the bclack background of the menu and settings but sorry i didn't got any!
Software needed :
1.7zip (to replace the image)
2.android sdk(to use adb commands to push/pull the files)
3.)Apktool (search on XDA)
Difficulty level: Medium
For 2.2+ based ROMs
1. Decompile framework-res.apk
2. Navigate to res/values and open styles.xml
3. Locate <style name="Theme">
4. Replace
<item name="colorBackground">@color/background_dark</item>
with
<item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item>
5. Replace
<item name="windowBackground">@drawable/screen_background_dark</item>
with
<item name="windowBackground">@drawable/mybackground</item>
6. Locate <style name="Theme.Black" parent="@style/Theme">
7. Replace
<item name="colorBackground">@color/black</item>
with
<item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item>
8. Replace
<item name="windowBackground">@color/black</item>
with
<item name="windowBackground">@drawable/mybackground</item>
9. Create a png of size according to your resolution(like 320*480 for mdpi) to your liking, name it mybackground.png and place it in drawable-hdpi folder
9. Recompile framework-res.apk
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For 4.0+ based ROMs
1.) Open the framework-res.apk via 7zip and navigate to the following directory
"framework-res.apk\res\drawable-nodpi\", you will see a file called "background_holo_dark.png". Delete the image and dont close the 7zip.
2.)Preparing your own image:
Now use any png image you want to set as background , resize it to 512 x 512 via mspaint or any other image editing software and rename the file to "background_holo_dark.png".
3.)Drag the newly created image file back to 7zip(to the same directory where the old file is deleted) and close the 7 zip .
4.)Replace the framework-res.apk(that you edited now) with the your ROM's using and Root Browser like Root Explorer and reboot.
For 4.2+ Based ROMs
1. Decompile framework-res.apk
2. Navigate to res/values and open styles.xml
3. Locate <style name="Theme">
4. Replace
<item name="colorBackground">@color/background_dark</item>
with
<item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item>
5. Replace
<item name="windowBackground">@drawable/screen_background_selector_dark</item>
with
<item name="windowBackground">@drawable/mybackground</item>
6. Create a png of size according to your resolution(512*512 most common) to your liking, name it mybackground.png and place it in drawable-nodpi folder
7. Recompile framework-res.apk
For users who know how to use root explorer can use the same to copy/paste the framework-res.apk before and after editing.​
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Those who don't have the above mentioned pngs please upload your styles.xml to pastebin and kindly post in the thread i will look into it and solve it!

i will take this one also

and this one hahah:silly:

Great work dude (Y)

You rocked man....really rocked.....now we can do ultimate theming

Thanks for posting this bro
Nicely explained
Can u make a guide how to edit System
Png's and Framework.apk pngs

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How to add new ones to the existing???
Sent from my Micromax A110 using Tapatalk 2

Great tut. But will u plz tell me- which tool is best for compile/decompile apk files??

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2020shyboy said:
Thanks for posting this bro
Nicely explained
Can u make a guide how to edit System
Png's and Framework.apk pngs
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There's no need of tutorials for editing pngs....
I'll tell you now...
Copy systemUI or framework-res from your mobile to pc. Extract it.
Now check the dimensions of the PNG you want to replace and remember the folder.
Now chose your image...change it's dimensions....rename it to the same name as of original file.
Drag your new files into the new folder directly in the apk using 7zip or winrar.
Replace your apk with default one in the system and you are done
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himaloyee said:
Great tut. But will u plz tell me- which tool is best for compile/decompile apk files??
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Use apktool....here is the detailed tutorial how to use it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
Using XDA premium through A5

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Nice, I am going to give this a try and report back.
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UPDATED THE OP
with edited first step it is
. Replace
<item name="colorBackground">@color/background_dark</item>
with
<item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item>

viijay4b7 said:
How to add new ones to the existing???
Sent from my Micromax A110 using Tapatalk 2
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haven't you read the post throughly i have corretly mentioned that replace the existing backgroun_holo_dark.png with your any favourite wallpaper bu make sure that it has same attributes of the existing one.

done exactly the same in my micromax a110, but stuck on boot logo any help ????

pankycool123 said:
done exactly the same in my micromax a110, but stuck on boot logo any help ????
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first see the original size of the pic(in pixels) then use an resizer and resize your photo(which you want to resize) to that size and in png format rename it to original one and replace the photo and then replace the framework-res.apk and reboot i have tested on a110 also it is working 100%

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pankycool123 said:
done exactly the same in my micromax a110, but stuck on boot logo any help ????
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Which file explorer did you use??
Using XDA premium through A5

Re: [TUTORIAL][ICS][GB]How to change Android's black background
The Droid Master said:
haven't you read the post throughly i have corretly mentioned that replace the existing backgroun_holo_dark.png with your any favourite wallpaper bu make sure that it has same attributes of the existing one.
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I have read it. But I have understood wrongly may be.
I am looking to add new wallpapers to the existing, I.e when you press and hold on the home screen, add Wallpaper's--> new one's here..
So your guide is to just to avoid dark black ground r8?:what:
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viijay4b7 said:
I have read it. But I have understood wrongly may be.
I am looking to add new wallpapers to the existing, I.e when you press and hold on the home screen, add Wallpaper's--> new one's here..
So your guide is to just to avoid dark black ground r8?:what:
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ya u can say but it is actually to change the background to any wallpaper

Excellent! Working perfectly on Galaxy Mini (cm7.2)!
Thank you! :good:

MagModBR said:
Excellent! Working perfectly on Galaxy Mini (cm7.2)!
Thank you! :good:
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Link this thread to your phone's forum so that others can also enjoy

[TUT] How to MOD 4.3 themes

Hi guys...
In 290 firmware (Android 4.3) we have new and nice theme engine which we can use to easily MOD our devices and make it more personal.
For now, we have only few themes (on market) and it's time that we buil/MOD our own...
It's very easy to do that...
You can change
* navigation bar
* status bar
* icons (Home launcher, nav bar)
* system backgrounds (in settings)
...and many other things...
I'll do some MOD after Xmas but for now (as I don't have free time) I give you this fast and easy "How to".
1.Download themes from XDA
DOWNLOAD 4.3 THEMES
2. Decompile theme
* you'll get this
{
"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"
}
3. Now go into the folder "assets"
* you'll see few zip files
#. android.zip - system buttons, checkbox and other png's
#. android.systemUI.zip - png's for systemUI change (here you can see png's for navigation bar)
#. com.sonyericsson.home.zip - well...this isn't hard to figure out - in this folder you can find icons and png's for Home launcher.
* like this :
4. Extract zip file - the one you wanna change...
For example, let's say, we want to change icons on navigation bar.
- Extract file to you apktool folder (com.android.systemUI.zip),
Rename com.android.systemUI.zip to com.android.systemUI.apk and decompile it like you decompiled main apk (theme)
go to folder res/drawable-xxhdpi, change or replace png's (back, home, menu...) save files (you must use same name and resolution)
5. Change png's you want to change
(it's just to show how to do it, don't use Paint for editing )
6. Recompile com.android.systemUI
and rename it back to com.android.systemUI.zip
6a. Copy com.android.systemUI.zip back to assets folder (delete old one first)
6b. Recompile theme
7. Install apk on your device like any other apk file.
If you can't install app and you get errors - ~ DO THIS
FOLLOW ME
And that's it....
It's easier than built theme from a scratch...
You can change settings background (android.zip/res/drawable-xxhdpi/semc_bg.jpg and semc_bg_light.xml) and many other things....
Be creative and when you build something - share here
As I said, I'll make something as soon as Xmas past....
don't forget to install new framework and semcgeneric apk on your PC - we have changed Android version and you could bump into compiling errors if you use framework from 4.2.2
Extract framework and semcgeneric apk from system/framework to your Apktool folder and
In CMD you have to write :
Apktool if framework-res.apk
Apktool if semcgenericuxpres.apk
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IMPORTANT
For now we are only succeeding to MOD and use MODed themes on stock based, rooted devices.
You'll need root - that's most important.
I'm developing/patching services.jar to bring this awesome themes for all - stock and stock based ROMs.
So try to use patched services.jar from second post on stock rooted 4.3 and please report.
If you like my work and would like to support me - link is here
CLICK TO DONATE
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Credits:
@Mazellat (for giving themes for download) @niaboc79 (for helping me and teaching me many great things)
@Metallijim (for great MODs and work)
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How to mod themes without apktool
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SUPERUSER MOD
O.K guys - it's here...
Use if you like it or need it and if you find it's O.K for your ROM (for building your ROM) feel free to use it.
DOWNLOAD
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This is great news..kindly make it for Xperia z..
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sonyfan45 said:
This is great news..kindly make it for Xperia z..
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If you have same or similar theme engine on XZ - then it's very simple to use that on your device...
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Great, i'll try..
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hhlong89 said:
Great, i'll try..
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Make sure you share your work with us
It's very simple to do that MODing, only thing you need is time, plenty of time - to change every png.
It's time for Z1 to have more stuff...
And it's not important how small MOD is - please, share it.
I know I will as soon as I find some free time (and that will ne soon, very soon)
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@niaboc79 bro Is this tutorial helpful to port new theme engiene to 4.1.2 exitenz rom??just an inquery..
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Chocklety Boyee said:
@niaboc79 bro Is this tutorial helpful to port new theme engiene to 4.1.2 exitenz rom??just an inquery..
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Mate, believe me, I can't write tutorial for Niaboc
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funky0308 said:
Mate, believe me, I can't write tutorial for Niaboc
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Hehe
Nice tutorial my friend
After my hollydays, I will also do some theming, in fact we are now able to theme and change everything in the rom with the theme
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Yeah...Sony did nice job this time
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funky0308 said:
Yeah...Sony did nice job this time
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@funky0308 can u help me??
With your turorial we can only edit png BUT .9.png cant => must decompiling #. android.zip OR #. android.systemUI.zip OR #. com.sonyericsson.home.zip for which we want to mod!
So use apktoll for that => edit .9.png => recompiling Zip => recompiling apk => everything OK => but when put to phone => cant install anymore => replace => cant use
I dont know why??

thanhhii said:
@funky0308 can u help me??
With your turorial we can only edit png BUT .9.png cant => must decompiling #. android.zip OR #. android.systemUI.zip OR #. com.sonyericsson.home.zip for which we want to mod!
So use apktoll for that => edit .9.png => recompiling Zip => recompiling apk => everything OK => but when put to phone => cant install anymore => replace => cant use
I dont know why??
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You can edit 9.png - just check tutorials online...
HOW TO EDIT 9.png"
If your decompilig and recompiling process went well - it must work.
What you can do, if you can't install apk, install app called zipsigner
ZIPSIGNER MARKET LINK and sign your edited app to your framework.
Then try to install it
Edit : you can use this tutorial for zipsigner app
TUTORIAL ZIPSIGNER
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Ok thanks u so much! I will try Zipsigner
By the way i have already know how to edit. 9.png. My problem that is after recompiling ok i cant use this apk anymore!
And another question!
Have u try to mod stock Z1 4.3 theme?
I have try and the color.xml not in res/value. It in the zip inside asset folder => decompiling this zip and will get color.xml => Change the color code such as Red to Yellow => recompiling zip => recompiling apk => put to system/app => restart ==> color not change, JUST LIKE STOCK => I dont know why?
Can u try and tell me?
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thanhhii said:
Ok thanks u so much! I will try Zipsigner
By the way i have already know how to edit. 9.png. My problem that is after recompiling ok i cant use this apk anymore!
And another question!
Have u try to mod stock Z1 4.3 theme?
I have try and the color.xml not in res/value. It in the zip inside asset folder => decompiling this zip and will get color.xml => Change the color code such as Red to Yellow => recompiling zip => recompiling apk => put to system/app => restart ==> color not change, JUST LIKE STOCK => I dont know why?
Can u try and tell me?
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@niaboc79 will know better but I'll try to explain.
Color.xml is only for signing the color not for using it.
You have to set color in color.xml and than you have to "call" this color in style.xml, layout or manifest...
You could change already assigned color in color.xml - but I'm not sure it'll work. (I'm guessing you tried that)
Android use only two modes for colors - dark and light, not colors - themes.
All other colors (in settings, taskmanager or systemUI) we can change by changing png's or editing smali files.
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i suggest if some one can make stock theme with full 100% transparent navbar and state bar
i think is so awesome

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@niaboc79 will know better but I'll try to explain.
Color.xml is only for signing the color not for using it.
You have to set color in color.xml and than you have to "call" this color in style.xml, layout or manifest...
You could change already assigned color in color.xml - but I'm not sure it'll work. (I'm guessing you tried that)
Android use only two modes for colors - dark and light, not colors - themes.
All other colors (in settings, taskmanager or systemUI) we can change by changing png's or editing smali files.
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1. I have try Zipsigner and it work perfect => thanks u so much!
2. Ok i will try! But in 4.2.2 i just decompiling theme such as Pinktheme.apk => change the color code in res/value/color.xml => recompiling => put to system/app and it work well => 4.3 is complex!!! Hichic :crying::crying:

thanhhii said:
1. I have try Zipsigner and it work perfect => thanks u so much!
2. Ok i will try! But in 4.2.2 i just decompiling theme such as Pinktheme.apk => change the color code in res/value/color.xml => recompiling => put to system/app and it work well => 4.3 is complex!!! Hichic :crying::crying:
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You are welcome...nice to see someone is building something.
When you make something interesting please share.
We have here many users that doesn't have skills to do that and it would be nice if we all help them.
- Basically, that should work but yeah, 4.3 is a bit different and we'll have to find a way to MOD that in some other way...
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funky0308 said:
You are welcome...nice to see someone is building something.
When you make something interesting please share.
We have here many users that doesn't have skills to do that and it would be nice if we all help them.
- Basically, that should work but yeah, 4.3 is a bit different and we'll have to find a way to MOD that in some other way...
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I'm sure what i have done is exactly but dont know why it dont work??
Just the Androidmanifest.xml but i have check and no thing difference! It just call the color from the zip inside asset folder! And i have change the color code!
Hic how??

Is it possible to use this tutorial to remove the battery percentage on the status bar ?
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Josh.L.Wang said:
Is it possible to use this tutorial to remove the battery percentage on the status bar ?
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Uh.. You can already do that in power management section of settings.

[HOW TO MOD THEMES] using only WINZIP

O.K guys...
l'll give you "shell" - theme apk file and easy tutorial for editing and adjusting
your device to be more personal.
It is optimized and written to be easy and user friendly.
Only thing you'll need it WINZIP (or similar program) and , of course, yours pictures and icons.
You can easily create icons for navigation bar in PhotoShop , you just need to follow simple rules.
1.DIMENSIONS
Icons must be created in dimensions :
* FOR PORTRAIT - 144*240 (pixels)
* FOR LANDSCAPE - 240*144 (pixels)
* FOR MENU ICON USE - 141*144 (pixels)
(you can experiment with a dimensions but this tutorial is here to be exact and
that you could follow every step (for beginners).
2. NAMING THE FILES
This is very importing part!
All files must have proper name, if you don't follow this rule you'll end in a bootloop or
systemUI FC.
3. USE "STORE MODE" IN COMPRESSION METHOD (WINZIP)
O.K...let's begin.
*** PREPARATION ***
Find (online) or create (PhotoShop) wallpapers - dimensions should be 1080*1920.
Resize one and save as copy for landscape.
(Just resize it to 1920*1080)
Find or create icons for status bar (you can find great icons on "themes and apps" section
Save all that in one folder - we'll need that later.
*** DOWNLOAD "shell" apk ***
We will use this apk file for our base.
It's basically, my KitKat theme but slightly modified.
DOWNLOAD LINK
DOWNLOAD SHELL.APK
Open shell.apk with WinZip
{
"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"
}
You'll see few folders and files, what we need is folder called "assets"
So go to folder "assets" and you'll see four ZIP files
Let's explain what is what...
1. com.sonyericsson.home.zip
In this ZIP we have all png's (pictures and icons) for editing Xperia Home Launcher (stock!)
So, we can change few thing there, trash bin, trash lid, app drawer icon...
2. com.android.systemui.zip
In this ZIP we have all png's (pictures and icons) for editing SYSTEMUI.
So, we can change few things here too.... navigation bar icons or navigation bar color (transparency...)
3. android.zip
I modified this ZIP and deleted files we don't need.
It'll be used for changing settings, email, sms, call.... background picture.
Only thing what you need now, when you have pictures and icons already downloaded is
to :
* open shell.apk in WINZIP.
* decide what you want to change (lets say it's settings background)
* go to folder android.zip
* go to subfolder "res" , then "drawable-xxhdpi"
* you'll see two jpg files there, one is for dark mode and one for light.
we use light theme on our Z1 but we'll change them all.
* open your folder where you downloaded your 1080*1920 pictures
* choose one and make exact copy of it (right click copy or CTRL+C and paste (CTRL+V)
* now rename those two files to "semc_bg.jpg" and "semc_bg_light.jpg"
* do same thing for that picture you resized for lanscape (you'll have four files total- two with a name semc_bg.jpg (portrait and landscape) and two with a name semc_bg_light.jpg ( portrait and landscape)
* go back to your WINZIP and delete two files from "drawable-xxhdpi"
* now you can use drag and drop or add files through menu, I'll show you second method
* click "add" and find yours jpg files (semc_bg and semc_bg_light PORTRAIT)
* "say" O.K and be sure to select STORE MODE from compression method
*repeat same thing in folder "drawable-sw720dp-hdpi
* repeat same thing in folder "drawable-sw720dp-land- (add LANDSCAPE pictures here)
* close this (second) WINZIP windows and you'll get prompt "File "android.zip was modified.......
* Click "YES" and close WINZIP
Copy your modified shell.apk , you can rename it , of course to your device and
install like any other apk.
If you get error in install process, just sign apk file using ZIPSIGNER (MODE platform or media)
And that's it...
RESULTS COULD BE AWESOME
When you MOD other folders and files in theme (shell.apk) do same steps.
Only change will be in file names.
But if you are changing navigation bar icon "back" you'll go to com.android.systemui.zip ,
in folder res/drawable-xxhdpi and check what's original name of that png file.
For this icon is "ic_sysbar_back.png" (portrate) and "ic_sysbar_back_land" (landscape) so
you'll need to copy your icons (to have two same icons) and rename them to that names.
Also, don't forget to resize icon if it's not O.K
TIP ~ BONUS ~ EXTRA
If you wanna add wallpapers to your theme
Use same procedure and change. png or.jpg files in shell.apk/res/
As you can see you are able to set lockscreen background, wallpaper and preview picture (I'll show icon in settings/personalisation/themes)
If you need any help, ask here, on this thread.
That's why it's here - and remember, there's no stupid questions (only stupid answers)
So..if I helped you - SAY TNX -

Reserved

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How do I change the theme colour (you know the main colour for settings tiles etc)
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Zippy1 said:
How do I change the theme colour (you know the main colour for settings tiles etc)
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Yes, I know, but that's not subject in this topic.
What I wanna say is - this is tutorial for beginners (I hate word "noobs") and xml editing is a bit harder.
...but...
You have to decompile theme.apk, then decompile com.sonyericsson.uxp.zip
Open res/values/colors.xml using Notepad++ and change values
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UCould I start with a theme that has a colour I already like, as apposed to using your shell? If so how would I do that.
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Zippy1 said:
UCould I start with a theme that has a colour I already like, as apposed to using your shell? If so how would I do that.
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I believe you can, I'm not 100% sure but try.
Copy public and color.xml from folder/zip I just said to shell.apk and try...
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Whats the best programme I can use on my pc for resizing images.
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Zippy1 said:
Whats the best programme I can use on my pc for resizing images.
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Belive me or not - Paint will do the job
Especially if you need to resize from 1080*1920 to 1920*1080.
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Thank u very much

Good guide. How can i set a full trasparent status bar?

fer2503 said:
Good guide. How can i set a full trasparent status bar?
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Not using WINZIP, that's for sure
I'm working on systemUI with full transparency (status bar) and it'll be out soon.
In a MOD - for all 290 ROMs (rooted) and theme for ones who can use custom themes.
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Thank you but I do not understand the paragraph:
" now rename those two files to "semc_bg.jpg" and "semc_bg_light.jpg"
* do same thing for that picture you resized for lanscape (you'll have four files total- two with a name semc_bg.jpg (portrait and landscape) and two with a name semc_bg_light.jpg ( portrait and landscape)"
Please explain! Are the pic wallpapers, right? I created 2 pics (portrait and landscape). But you say four. I do not understand

hwithv said:
Thank you but I do not understand the paragraph:
" now rename those two files to "semc_bg.jpg" and "semc_bg_light.jpg"
* do same thing for that picture you resized for lanscape (you'll have four files total- two with a name semc_bg.jpg (portrait and landscape) and two with a name semc_bg_light.jpg ( portrait and landscape)"
Please explain! Are the pic wallpapers, right? I created 2 pics (portrait and landscape). But you say four. I do not understand
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You did all O.K.
The reason why do you need four jpg/png files is this :
If you open android.zip from assets, you'll see three folders:
And you need to replace files in all folders.
So...
You'll basically need six picture files but we are using same files in drawable-xxhdpi and in drawable-sw720dp-hdpi (portrait files).
In folder drawable-sw720dp-land-hdpi you add semc_bg_light.jpg and semc_bg.jpg (landscape)
And in drawable-sw720dp-hdpi you should add semc_bg_light.jpg and semc_bg.jpg (portrait)
In drawable-xxhdpi should add same files you added to folder drawable-sw720dp-hdpi
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Also, it'll work if you skip replacing files in folder drawable-sw720dp-land-hdpi.
If you need anything else,- ask again
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Hi!
How to decompile a system apks?

SirAlx said:
Hi!
How to decompile a system apks?
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Really don't know how to respond on this?!
What you mean by that - how to?
Using APKtool...
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Really don't know how to respond on this?!
What you mean by that - how to?
Using APKtool...
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I want to recompile the settings.apk. It´s a system app.

SirAlx said:
I want to recompile the settings.apk. It´s a system app.
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Really don't understand what's problem, you have to explain better...
Decompile
Apktool d settings.apk
Recompile
Apktool b settings.apk
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Really don't understand what's problem, you have to explain better...
Decompile
Apktool d settings.apk
Recompile
Apktool b settings.apk
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I tried to decompile the settings.apk, but I get a error message: "Can´t find framework resources for package of id: 2. You must install proper framework files"
What shall I do?