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[TUTORIAL] How to Add Themes and Mods Into a Custom Rom

Things you will need: 7ZIP (or other compression tool), An unzipped rom and Notepad++
1. Download the Mod or Theme you wish to add and open it with 7ZIP.
2. Drag all of the folders/files EXCEPT Meta-INF into your rom's folder (copy and replace all of the files that have the same name)
3. In your Mod/Theme, open the updater script with Notepad++ (located in META-INF/com/google/android)
4. Copy all of the text in the Mods updater script and then paste it at the bottom of your rom's updater scipt (they're both in the same location).
5. Save it.
6. Done
I hope this guide will help save some time and enhance your roms (Also, please make sure to ask permission for the work you use!) :good:
Big thanks to abcdjdj for the info he's provided on the subject

Hey is there a tutorial anywhere on how to port a theme.
I'd like to learn how to port this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304251
Thanks!

xuser said:
Hey is there a tutorial anywhere on how to port a theme.
I'd like to learn how to port this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304251
Thanks!
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There's many guides on the subject but I've never done it personally...have you tried flashing it to see if it works without the need to port? The phones are similar so you may not have too. Just make sure you make a backup haha Here are some guides on it http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=How to port a theme Hope this helps!

I'm going to give this a whirl and put together a couple things. Does this apply to adding kernels to a zip also and thanks!?

BigJPNut said:
I'm going to give this a whirl and put together a couple things. Does this apply to adding kernels to a zip also and thanks!?
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Yeah it works for kernels too

MHousos said:
Yeah it works for kernels too
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Hey resend your Gtalk invite, i accidentally deleteing this morning when i woke up lol

I try to put the update script content of the tweak IN my rom but when i flash my rom my device give me error 6 where should i put the update script contenet of the tweak to my rom
and thanx

NEEN HELP?
please help me :crying:
i'm trying to add mod like swipe to remove notifications in my gt-s6102 rom but after flashing my phone don't have notification bar..
i follow all the step's but i still have to notification bar?
i'll follow you're video on youtube but still have no notification bar
PLEASE HELP ME MHousos.
MHousos

how to download mod/theme??
hi..how to download mod/theme??I'm using gionee...so can I download HTC sence kernel and use??there will be any prob?

mohamed adil said:
hi..how to download mod/theme??I'm using gionee...so can I download HTC sence kernel and use??there will be any prob?
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Sure go ahead and brick your phone. ??
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srry..i didnt get u..brick means??
daniel4653 said:
Sure go ahead and brick your phone. I'm using gionee m2 ..so which kernel should I use??..can u plzz link me HTC kernel for my phone..then what u mean by brick?? I didn't get it..
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mohamed adil said:
daniel4653 said:
Sure go ahead and brick your phone. I'm using gionee m2 ..so which kernel should I use??..can u plzz link me HTC kernel for my phone..then what u mean by brick?? I didn't get it..
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You cannot use HTC kernel or Roms on your Gionee phone.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
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For kernels, all we need to do is replace the meta-inf folder and boot.img with the one that comes in the kernel zip right?

Thank you
Thank you for the tutorial it was really help ful.

Mucho Thankos
the playa! said:
For kernels, all we need to do is replace the meta-inf folder and boot.img with the one that comes in the kernel zip right?
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Is this correct???
Great info though. Little late to the game but this should make getting the theme I want on the rom I want that much more sweet.

bilal.23 said:
I try to put the update script content of the tweak IN my rom but when i flash my rom my device give me error 6 where should i put the update script contenet of the tweak to my rom
and thanx
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Hi there
Sory for interrupting but why do we add the update-script? I mean after I finish the whole process, it occured some eror while flashing. Why is this happening?
Error executing update-binary

Do not enter.

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!

galaxynote2 said:
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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[GUIDE][MOD] How to enable CRT-off animation on MTK devices(BUG-FREE)

Hello!
I love CRT OFF animation but it so happened that there was a bug in it.. the phone started to soft reboot after a while so i was looking up on XDA and came across a guide and I have tested it so far there are no bugs in it..:victory::victory:
I have uploaded CRT off animation for the stock v2 of mmx a89 so People who want CRT off effect on stock v2 can do so by downloading CRT_OFF_FOR_A89.zip from the attachments and directly flashing it via recovery:cyclops:
for people who do not want it on stock rom can do so by following the GUIDE BELOW:
Instructions:
*Assuming that you know how to decompile apks*
1)pull framework-res.apk from your phone which can be found in /system/framework
2)decompile it
3)navigate to res/values
4)open bools.xml
5)look for
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
6)change true to false
7)recompile and push or flash
8)download crt-off.zip from the attachments
9)flash it
10)enjoy!!
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No Harm in pressing thanks if i have helped you

GOOD TUT BRO :good:
BUT HARD TO READ THE INTRO. PLEASE MAKE IT SHORT AND CLEAR SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY READING

noobpremium said:
GOOD TUT BRO :good:
BUT HARD TO READ THE INTRO. PLEASE MAKE IT SHORT AND CLEAR SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY READING
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yea sure dude where did u feel uncomfortable?

shashanksetty said:
yea sure dude where did u feel uncomfortable?
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The introduction of post bro,.. make some sentences seperate that will make it look clean.

noobpremium said:
The introduction of post bro,.. make some sentences seperate that will make it look clean.
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how about now?

shashanksetty said:
how about now?
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:good: looking clean and good. keep it up

I use this effect with gravity box.
And question; where can i find custom rom for mtk phones? (Mtk 6572 s4)

leyneli said:
I use this effect with gravity box.
And question; where can i find custom rom for mtk phones? (Mtk 6572 s4)
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Here You Go:
NeedRom - MTK6572
Follow this Guide To port:
XDA Developers - MTK65xx Porting Tutorial

İ didnt find there
GT-1317 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi

thanks broo

shevchovski said:
thanks broo
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there is a button for it

Okeeyy

im lost at step 3. i cant find res/values. can someone help me ?

hurvee12 said:
im lost at step 3. i cant find res/values. can someone help me ?
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Hello mate!
Every framework should contain a res folder and a values folder! If you can't find it, check if you have decompiled the framework correctly, try using the search option.
If you're still having trouble, try using xposed tweakbox (xposed module) for the CRT off effect.

thanks for the quick reply. hmm xposed tweakbox ? does that have crt animation ? unfortunately im having problems understanding recompiling/decompiling apps
i tried to do it now but i just got stucked to bootloop. lol. lucky i haved backup.
i have gravity box right now. but it does not support crt animation off. any modules have crt animation off sir for easy not doing this recompiling thing
sorry for bad english

hurvee12 said:
thanks for the quick reply. hmm xposed tweakbox ? does that have crt animation ? unfortunately im having problems understanding recompiling/decompiling apps
i tried to do it now but i just got stucked to bootloop. lol. lucky i haved backup.
i have gravity box right now. but it does not support crt animation off. any modules have crt animation off sir for easy not doing this recompiling thing
sorry for bad english
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Which phone do you use? If it doesn't have a mtk(mediaTek) chipset you don't have to include the lib file, just the books.xml would be sufficient, and do tryout xposed tweakbox.

shashanksetty said:
Which phone do you use? If it doesn't have a mtk(mediaTek) chipset you don't have to include the lib file, just the books.xml would be sufficient, and do tryout xposed tweakbox.
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i have a micromax a110. hmm i give up on this recompiling. installed lockscreen tweaks. it works. but when i locked my screen it reboots. help ?

hurvee12 said:
i have a micromax a110. hmm i give up on this recompiling. installed lockscreen tweaks. it works. but when i locked my screen it reboots. help ?
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You can't be sure what is causing that unless you look at a log!
It's most probably because it isn't compatable for the android version you are running or it might me for a different rom, and I have modded the stock framework for a friend he had a canvas 2 too, there were no problems at all! I think you haven't decompiled the framework-res.apk
Try using tickle my android for decompiling and recompiling its very easy to use!

shashanksetty said:
You can't be sure what is causing that unless you look at a log!
It's most probably because it isn't compatable for the android version you are running or it might me for a different rom, and I have modded the stock framework for a friend he had a canvas 2 too, there were no problems at all! I think you haven't decompiled the framework-res.apk
Try using tickle my android for decompiling and recompiling its very easy to use!
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tweakbox is not working for me
well to be frankly i think i have done recompile/decompiling. i watched a youtube video on how to do it.
but im lost at push or flash step. i have the new framework.res apk. how to do it sir. tweakbox is not working for me
does flash means i have to zip the framwork.res apk ? then flash it ?

hurvee12 said:
tweakbox is not working for me
well to be frankly i think i have done recompile/decompiling. i watched a youtube video on how to do it.
but im lost at push or flash step. i have the new framework.res apk. how to do it sir. tweakbox is not working for me
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You need an empty zip file to flash. download the CRT_OFF_FOR_A89.zip that I have attached to this post and replace the existing framework-res.apk with your framework-res.apk using 7-zip or winrar just delete the existing one and drag and drop your framework to the same directory
Put the zip in your sdcard and go to recovery select install zip from SD card and then select the zip. Then reboot

[MOD]SuperuserMod for LP

Hi guys,
I spent many hours in searching for this mod with no success (not a fan of Xposed) so I decided, after I made work on Lollipop, to share it with you!
Please note:
this mod doesn't support opengl fix nor script to remove dex file but it is intended to use it with odexed rom anyway. I have no plans to continue developing it so use with caution. If you mess something you can flash the original services whis is found in post #7.
Instructions:
1. just in case, create a backup of your current services.jar (located in system>framework )
2. flash using recovery
3. done!
Apart from the lack of opengl fix I haven't found any other bugs yet, it seems to be working just fine. If you discover a bug or error that has something to do with this mod, I'd be glad to help you out

Odex or Deodex?

Denie46 said:
Hi guys,
I spent many hours in searching for this mod with no success (not a fan of Xposed) so I decided, after I made work on Lollipop, to share it with you!
Instructions:
1. just in case, create a backup of your current services.jar (located in system>framework )
2. flash using recovery
3. done!
I haven't found bugs yet, it seems to be working just fine. If you discover a bug or error that has something to do with this mod, I'd be glad to help you out
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I dont know how you look for, because there is allready a couple of post with the superusermod for z1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3122592
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3117479
Anyway you should add a líne in your script to delete the services.odex in order to make it work properly.
Hope you did this services.jar following the tutorial to avoid breaking the OpenGL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3120144
Cheers

juanpirulo said:
I dont know how you look for, because there is allready a couple of post with the superusermod for z1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3122592
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3117479
Anyway you should add a líne in your script to delete the services.odex in order to make it work properly.
Hope you did this services.jar following the tutorial to avoid breaking the OpenGL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3120144
Cheers
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Thanks for your guide! I really didn't know about the OpenGL bug so i'll take that into account. Honestly I spent quite a time into searching and wouldn't post this mod if I had found one already.
@geabeack, it is for deodexed, that's why it doesn't have an odex-removing script. I also have no plans to further develop this mod, just wanted to post so there's one, but it seems there are a few already.

Hi can one of u send me the stock odex services.jar that are not modded?Tnx guys.

Denie46 said:
Thanks for your guide! I really didn't know about the OpenGL bug so i'll take that into account. Honestly I spent quite a time into searching and wouldn't post this mod if I had found one already.
@geabeack, it is for deodexed, that's why it doesn't have an odex-removing script. I also have no plans to further develop this mod, just wanted to post so there's one, but it seems there are a few already.
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You should edit your first post and remove the link to avoid people install that services.jar then. Cheers

juanpirulo said:
You should edit your first post and remove the link to avoid people install that services.jar then. Cheers
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I know, thanks!
anakdayak said:
Hi can one of u send me the stock odex services.jar that are not modded?Tnx guys.
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Here you go, you just need to flash it.

If he want to get back to stock he needs also the services.odex inside the framework/arm folder.

Some Mods

Well, after long time searching on internet, i found some ways to mod our galaxy core 2
i'll show you guys some pics, if you want, leave a reply and i'll edit it and show you how to
If you know who created that, leave a reply so i can give the credits.
This is for SM-355H but i tested on SM-355M and works too.

How to:​After all, if you are on a odex rom delete it on system/priv-app:​Systemui.odex​SecSettings_ESS.odex​SecMyFiles2_ESS.odex​
Then Flash the zip that you want with a custom recorvery (tested on Twrp)
For better results, use monster ui xposed module.​A Backup is highly recommended before doing it ​

Please upload it

Grindher said:
How to:​After all, if you are on a odex rom delete it on system/priv-app:​Systemui.odex​SecSettings_ESS.odex​SecMyFiles2_ESS.odex​
Then Flash the zip that you want with a custom recorvery (tested on Twrp)
For better results, use monster ui exposed module.​A Backup is highly recommended before doing it ​
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Maybe you miss SystemUI.apk file. Please check it

hahanhata123 said:
Maybe you miss SystemUI.apk file. Please check it
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Thank you and sorry

will it work on core????

Srinjay said:
will it work on core????
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Only for Galaxy core 2

bro @Grindher check this S5 Music Player for Core 2

ok nice work i wanna know how to mod system ui iknow how to recompile and decompile but still dont know where to mod pls help
worked for my core 2 too gd work who evr did it