hello guys,
actually i downloaded this app called skinery themes pro in .xap format from some third party site. but when i deployed it i found that it has a splash screen which opens everytime i click a tile customized by this app. so can anybody suggest me how to remove this splash screen and recompile the app to use on my phone.
i hoping for an ultimate solution, thanks in advance for helping me out.
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Hello everyone,
I recently started working at my own custom theme which will be mainly flat black with white icons and android green highlights. I've shown it to a couple of friends and they really quite like it. I've updated every single image in the Framework-res.apk so it really is a complete revamp.
Now, I also want to edit some of the applications that I installed to match the theming (for example Handcent SMS and Winamp). I managed to pull the apk files from my phone, decompile them, edit the images and rebuilding them. But I can't seem to manage to push them back to my phone with succes because they get "uninstalled" when I push the files back to overwrite the originals (they are removed from the app drawer).
I wonder if anyone of you knows why and if it's solveable, I really like Winamp and Handcent SMS.
Cheers in advance!
Do you resign the app ?? use apk manager ??
I am not that clever to do that stuff, but it sounds like when you mod widget locker and you dont sign the apk file, if i am completely wrong sorry just trying to help
chiefy009 said:
Do you resign the app ?? use apk manager ??
I am not that clever to do that stuff, but it sounds like when you mod widget locker and you dont sign the apk file, if i am completely wrong sorry just trying to help
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I did not resign the app, I didn't even know such thing excisted. I'm not that smart myself, I'm just a stupid designer knowing how to photoshop really well But other than that I just followed some tutorials.
If you could explain to me how to resign an app that would be of great help. Thanks!
Search for widget locker mods and in that post at the top there is a piece of kit called apk manager, follow the instructions and it will resign your apk and allow it to be used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825553
thats the link with the apk manager in the thread
Yup it seems it worked guys. APK Manager is awesome, makes it all so much easier and faster
Thanks for helping me out!
FricoRico said:
Yup it seems it worked guys. APK Manager is awesome, makes it all so much easier and faster
Thanks for helping me out!
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Pleasure share your work once complete?
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You'll be the first one to know when the theme is finished. I'm making quick progress now. I'm gonna edit some more apps that I frequently use. Winamp is almost fully customized. I'm not quite sure how to pack everything up into an easy installer for you guys to use. But by that time I will ask for help again, I'm sure there will be loads of people who will teach me how to do that when they see the final product.
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You'll be the first one to know when the theme is finished. I'm making quick progress now. I'm gonna edit some more apps that I frequently use. Winamp is almost fully customized. I'm not quite sure how to pack everything up into an easy installer for you guys to use. But by that time I will ask for help again, I'm sure there will be loads of people who will teach me how to do that when they see the final product.
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I will always help where I can with what little I know or St least try to point you somewhere, good luck
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Hi everybody.
Today I present here a Samsung s3 like lockscreen replacement which will actually replace your default lockscreen and you'll never need to launch that app after a reboot to activate it (I know its too annoying :-\ )
HERE I WANT TO MENTION THAT I HAVEN'T CREATED THIS APP. I'M ONLY SHARING IT HERE
This, let me tell u, is the BEST lockscreen out there to get you rid of that default one. Also this doesn't consume your ram as go locker and others do so you won't sacrifice performance for beauty. What else could you want !!!!
Here's how to go about it :-
1. Download the apk file from the attachments.
2. Install the apk as a system app (IF U DONT KNOW HOW TO then first install it as user app and then use titanium backurp to convert it to a system app )
3. After the installation long touch on ur desktop.
4. Choose the following - Shortcuts>Activities>Touch the name "unlock screen">Choose the second activity.
5. Touch the icon that just appeared and first enable the lockscreen.
6. Now choose the Set sceen lock option and choose swipe.
7. Now u can change wallpapers and shortcuts to be shown on the lockscreen as u wish.
Although there aren't many features here but this lockscreen is permanent and will not affect performance at all.
Congrats !!!! You've just set up your phone's lockscreen to be completely like Samsung GS3.
Whenever you want to disable the lockscreen or uninstall the app all u need to for is disable the screen from the settings of the app and then uninstall.
If u have any queries, post them here and I'll answer u as soon as possible.
I have also attached some screenshots for u to see if you're unable to understand anything. Also if you like the app then post it here and rate the thread well. (I can't force you to thank me but if you liked the app then why not )
ENJOY THE BEAUTY.........
DON'T FORGET TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF THIS HELPED YOU
I've installed it as system app but when I long-press my desktop there is no "Activities" option under "shortcuts". :crying:
Edit: I've managed to get it working by downloading a shortcut creator app from the playstore. It's nice but I stick to my default lockscreen because of two things:
1. The app still shows under my running applications consuming around 2-6mb of RAM acceptable but;
2. It does not have notifications for unread sms and missed calls?
Thanks still.
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I've installed it as system app but when I long-press my desktop there is no "Activities" option under "shortcuts". :crying:
Edit: I've managed to get it working by downloading a shortcut creator app from the playstore. It's nice but I stick to my default lockscreen because of two things:
1. The app still shows under my running applications consuming around 2-6mb of RAM acceptable but;
2. It does not have notifications for unread sms and missed calls?
Thanks still.
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Thanks for trying the app. The problem is that I didn't write the code so I can't really help that shortcut issue. Anyway I'm trying to find a workaround so maybe this'll be fixed soon.
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I've installed it as system app but when I long-press my desktop there is no "Activities" option under "shortcuts". :crying:
Edit: I've managed to get it working by downloading a shortcut creator app from the playstore. It's nice but I stick to my default lockscreen because of two things:
1. The app still shows under my running applications consuming around 2-6mb of RAM acceptable but;
2. It does not have notifications for unread sms and missed calls?
Thanks still.
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Hi, I just tried giving a missed call to my phone and found that it does show a notification which is a semi-transparent round icon at the centre of the screen. Also u can add a shortcut to the call log app for direct access to missed calls and a message icon for messages.
Hi can you help me again? I uninstalled this app without deactivating it as device administrator, it went well except for a few expected forced closes which was easily resolved by rebooting my device. A few days after I wanted to give this app another shot, installed it as system app but when I try to create a shortcut I only have one activity to choose from that is "settings". It still activates as my locker but I wanted it to be a device administrator again. By not being a device admin my default locker shows up for while during boot-up until the app loads and takes over the lock. When it as installed as a device admin it was instant upon boot. Hope you can help solve my problem which is primarily why doesn't it show up among the device administrator choices anymore?
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Hi can you help me again? I uninstalled this app without deactivating it as device administrator, it went well except for a few expected forced closes which was easily resolved by rebooting my device. A few days after I wanted to give this app another shot, installed it as system app but when I try to create a shortcut I only have one activity to choose from that is "settings". It still activates as my locker but I wanted it to be a device administrator again. By not being a device admin my default locker shows up for while during boot-up until the app loads and takes over the lock. When it as installed as a device admin it was instant upon boot. Hope you can help solve my problem which is primarily why doesn't it show up among the device administrator choices anymore?
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Hello. This app (being installed as a system app) doesnt need to be a system administrator. Also you can't install an app that has the status of system administrator without disabling it. Therefore I assume that you've missed something in the description. As or the problem of the other locker app taking over, the simplest solution would be to uninstall that app. Post again here if this didn't solve the issue.
Hello, thanks for the reply. After days of having this app as my default lockscreen, my "complaints" are probably not worth it (especially the device administrator thingy ^^). It's working flawlessly, default lock is not showing up anymore. So it stays as my default lockscreen. And by the way there is a missed SMS notification after all. Again thank you! :good:
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Hello, thanks for the reply. After days of having this app as my default lockscreen, my "complaints" are probably not worth it (especially the device administrator thingy ^^). It's working flawlessly, default lock is not showing up anymore. So it stays as my default lockscreen. And by the way there is a missed SMS notification after all. Again thank you! :good:
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Glad that I could be of help. Hope you have a nice experience with this locker. As for those "complaints", well they were just some doubts that anybody would've got
Enjoy .....
Hi guys I searched forum and there's no any evidence how get access to live wallpaper in s7 android 7 samsung removed but you access by a third party app name is (live wallpaper shortcut) and it is free on play store and another app called (lwp manager pro) it was free and good and play decided to remove it I don't know why but I have the app and I can create a apk file if xda allow me to share don't worry it not a warez app but it was a was free pro app at first time if want to know.
ok hope this post help a lot and I have a special gift for christmas.
update: I find some evidence that might help my post check the link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/themes/app-7-0-live-wallpaper-picker-home-lock-t3503347
If using Nova Launcher, Long press the homescreen > Wallpapers > scroll right to live wallpapers
Those live wallpaper shortcut apps are still available on the play store, no need to upload apks
I don't use nova I prefer original launcher and use a app to access live wallpapers (lwp manager pro removed from play store) or you can use (live wallpaper shortcut).
samsung get a little unkindness in android 7 I don't why but I I think in Android 8 will be add this I hope.
Mohsen ZiaE. said:
Hi guys I searched forum and there's no any evidence how get access to live wallpaper in s7 android 7 samsung removed but you access by a third party app name is (live wallpaper shortcut) and it is free on play store and another app called (lwp manager pro) it was free and good and play decided to remove it I don't know why but I have the app and I can create a apk file if xda allow me to share don't worry it not a warez app but it was a was free pro app at first time if want to know.
ok hope this post help a lot and I have a special gift for christmas
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not working.
here use these links but you must first install a live wallpaper:
1-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MirusApplications.livewallpapers&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Dlive+wallpaper+shortcut+apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_gDhDWtTWMOnYjwT_ki8
2-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BenPaul.LiveWallShortcut&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Dlive+wallpaper+shortcut+apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_gDhDWtTWMOnYjwT_ki8
Mohsen ZiaE. said:
here use these links but you must first install a live wallpaper:
1-https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ut+apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_gDhDWtTWMOnYjwT_ki8
2-https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ut+apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_gDhDWtTWMOnYjwT_ki8
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after install this apps I have "stopped working" had tryed almost everything and non of this solutions works.
lonelywolf22 said:
after install this apps I have "stopped working" had tryed almost everything and non of this solutions works.
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Here try this one.
this my last bullet I shot and it never failed me I promise you this is pure and good it is a holy grail app but you must first live wallpapers then install this app hopefully this one will not fail you:
https://www.apkmonk.com/app/sightidea.com.manage.livewallpaper/
no luck I moved android.livewallpaper picker 7.11.25 (the only one that works for me) to system app and change permissions 666 now I have the option to set but it not setting at all.
Try using this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
*Detection* said:
Try using this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
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already tryed that and similar apps in ambassadi rom seems that there is no any picker app. Still looking for solutions...
lonelywolf22 said:
already tryed that and similar apps in ambassadi rom seems that there is no any picker app. Still looking for solutions...
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Hi lonelywolf22 first question I have what type you rom use it official samsung or rooted or custom because I use none rooted official samsung android 7 and use (lwp manager) app for live wallpapers without any problem.
I don't know maybe I it's from your rooted or something wrong with system look up my first post I updated maybe it will help you I left a link go check it in page 1.
lonelywolf22 said:
already tryed that and similar apps in ambassadi rom seems that there is no any picker app. Still looking for solutions...
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Well that suggestion came from reddit, and people were having success with it
Is this feature there in the Oreo update?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/live-video-wallaper-s7-exynos-t3814486
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Is this feature there in the Oreo update?
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Here try this link I give you install the app it is free pro app that Google removed from I don't why but I like it bring back the live wallpapers to your mobile and you can even manage them here this link:
https://www.apkmonk.com/app/sightidea.com.manage.livewallpaper/
check this
https://android-apk.org/sightidea.com.manage.livewallpaper/
and
https://android-apk.org/com.google.android.apps.wallpaper/
Hey folks,
I've been driving myself nuts trying to find a way to change icons with this launcher for days; I finally caved and decided to ask for help. I'm really glad that I came across this site. I've tried countless icon changer apps from the Play Store, but they aren't compatible with this launcher .
Anyways, I'm using a Google Pixel 2 XL with Pie (Android version: 9) & the launcher I'm using is "Launcher for Win 10" with the "Win 7 theme".
I'm just wondering if there is a way to manually change icons in the task bar. Specifically chompSMS. When I hold the icon, there is no option to edit it.
Thanks very much for taking the time to read this.
Doc Nice said:
Hey folks,
I've been driving myself nuts trying to find a way to change icons with this launcher for days; I finally caved and decided to ask for help. I'm really glad that I came across this site. I've tried countless icon changer apps from the Play Store, but they aren't compatible with this launcher .
Anyways, I'm using a Google Pixel 2 XL with Pie (Android version: 9) & the launcher I'm using is "Launcher for Win 10" with the "Win 7 theme".
I'm just wondering if there is a way to manually change icons in the task bar. Specifically chompSMS. When I hold the icon, there is no option to edit it.
Thanks very much for taking the time to read this.
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You can use APKtool to decompile the launcher app thrn edit the icons, thrn recompile and install the edited app.
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Droidriven said:
You can use APKtool to decompile the launcher app thrn edit the icons, thrn recompile and install the edited app.
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Hey Droidriven,
Thanks for writing & the advice! I downloaded APKtool & Android Studio, and have been wearing out my fingers trying to figure out how to use them & searching the forums. I hate to ask you this since you were already nice enough to offer some advice, but, how do I decompile the launcher app?
Hello everyone
I recently made a video lock screen and exported it into a huawei theme with the hwtDesigner app. I have created the .hwt file and everything, but when I put the theme in my phone it doesn't show up in the theme app. If I put other template themes those do show up. I was wondering what is wrong with mine. Maybe someone could help out because it would seem nice to be able to use this functionality.
Thanks in advance.