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In no way do I take credit for this, just found this on another section of XDA and thought I'd share. All credit goes to Daneshm90. Start making themes people!!!!!
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Heres a script that ports your themes from firmware to firmware, rom to rom.
How it works:
- Looks through app/framework folder for apks that exist in new/old rom
- Then extracts pngs from those apks
- Then deletes mismatching pngs
- Repacks old themes pngs into new rom
- Done
Note: Benefit of this method is that you could literally port a donut theme to a froyo rom because it only copies images that exist in the new rom, and none that don't.
Instructions:
- Download zip
- Extract zip
- Place old framework/app in old folder (Rom that has the theme)
- Place new framework/app in new folder (Rom u want to port it to)
- Run Script
- The new folder is now themed
Improvements:
- Dependant on demand for this script.
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737526
I likey
Oooh... ,
sent with my evo from a secret place
Unless I am mistake about how this works, this would not work on my theme because of xml files I have edited. I would also advise caution when doing this, as some theme makers may not appreciate their work being modified without their knowledge.
Still a very nice tool to have in the box thank you
NICE!!
10 char
This sounds awesome! Link is broken though.
phinnaeus said:
Unless I am mistake about how this works, this would not work on my theme because of xml files I have edited. I would also advise caution when doing this, as some theme makers may not appreciate their work being modified without their knowledge.
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Open source. My two cents. Maybe some would get mad, but you cant please everyone. I think the Majority of themers wouldnt mind. The ones here seem to be happy when others take their stuff and add to it. Give props if you can of course. But with this, you cant. Considering what Android and this community is all about, i think its a great little script..Good Job! (if it works )
here is originals
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737526
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540870
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I don't understand the instructions, could anyone explain them clearly to me what to do? I downloaded the file and I see old and new but I want to make my CM6 Night Build 7/28 with cm6.snapv3 and I wanna put up a theme of my own, how do I do that?
I prepared my first theme for ZSKK5 (used zip update foe Google apps as container ).
!!! WARNING !!! It only works with this ROM.
DOWNLOAD link: http://www.multiupload.com/FB9GRKMLMY
Just put it on phone memory and install from CWM menu.
It has CRT OFF and other visual eye candies.
New Boot animation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYNcsaQR-g
and here are some screenshots:
nice,I can only change systemUI and framework-res with some icons.there's too much to learn.
Usefull apps for theming and modifying APK
kurtfloyd said:
nice,I can only change systemUI and framework-res with some icons.there's too much to learn.
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Sure if you need any help I'm here to help
Tools you might need:
App for compiling and decompiling APKs:
http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5
Also useful apps for puling system apps and framework and for compiling .9.png graphics:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/47283-release-xultimate.html
nedooo said:
Sure if you need any help I'm here to help
Tools you might need:
App for compiling and decompiling APKs:
http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5
Also useful apps for puling system apps and framework and for compiling .9.png graphics:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/47283-release-xultimate.html
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Thank you very much,I have known how to use the apktool to do some change like the 1% battery code or the CRT.
but to make a beautiful theme is not a easy work,I should consider to harmonize the color,and the icons collocation.
combine the odex and the apk is also a big problem to me.
I'll try to learn and test.
AND merry X-MAS
oh nice cool thinf but the bad thing is i am from india and m using DD INU version of droid in my R
But I Can Use This If u write some tutorials in development section i create for all indian users 2.3.5 so if u m wating for ur reply
SbXLivE said:
oh nice cool thinf but the bad thing is i am from india and m using DD INU version of droid in my R
But I Can Use This If u write some tutorials in development section i create for all indian users 2.3.5 so if u m wating for ur reply
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Ok, it's explained on other threads but here is a quick one:
First thing you should be rooted (or be good with ADB).
Use xUltimate app (Iposted link above) to extract all apps and framework.
Than copy framework-res.apk to Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding (also posted link in post above) and run Script.bat in there, now select 10 (decompile...with dependencies) then drag & drop twframework-res.apk in that green Sript.bat window and it will decompile that framework-res.apk.
Now in folder Apk_Multi-Tool\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values open file bools.xml with notepad and find line <bool name="config_animateScreenLights">false</bool> (but on stock it will be true instead of false ) change it and save it. Now in Script.bat (green ) window
chose compile apk follow instructions (is this system app of course YES... overwrite YES then it will instruct you but I will mention that before final YES in newly created folder Apk_Multi-Tool\keep delete file resources and just then finish compiling. Now you have unsignedframework-res.apk next to original one move it from there rename it (delete that prefix unsigned).
Now it has enabled CRT-off animation. You must replace (can do it with Root explorer) in phones system\framework reboot phone and look at CRT-off effect when you lock screen (must have enabled all animation on phone display settings. Rest of the theming is done by replacing .jpg .png .9.png in apk (opened with WinRar or 7zip) mostly in res\drawable-hdpi.
Experiment and enjoy (be careful with framework if you mess something you will have bootloop...
nedooo said:
Ok, it's explained on other threads but here is a quick one:
First thing you should be rooted (or be good with ADB).
Use xUltimate app (Iposted link above) to extract all apps and framework.
Than copy framework-res.apk to Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding (also posted link in post above) and run Script.bat in there, now select 10 (decompile...with dependencies) then drag & drop twframework-res.apk in that green Sript.bat window and it will decompile that framework-res.apk.
Now in folder Apk_Multi-Tool\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values open file bools.xml with notepad and find line <bool name="config_animateScreenLights">false</bool> (but on stock it will be true instead of false ) change it and save it. Now in Script.bat (green ) window
chose compile apk follow instructions (is this system app of course YES... overwrite YES then it will instruct you but I will mention that before final YES in newly created folder Apk_Multi-Tool\keep delete file resources and just then finish compiling. Now you have unsignedframework-res.apk next to original one move it from there rename it (delete that prefix unsigned).
Now it has enabled CRT-off animation. You must replace (can do it with Root explorer) in phones system\framework reboot phone and look at CRT-off effect when you lock screen (must have enabled all animation on phone display settings. Rest of the theming is done by replacing .jpg .png .9.png in apk (opened with WinRar or 7zip) mostly in res\drawable-hdpi.
Experiment and enjoy (be careful with framework if you mess something you will have bootloop...
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thanks ma friend i will try this
Nice theme thanq very much I wish u to make many theme and custom rom for our galaxy R ...........
-------droid joyful
@nedooo
All we are expecting a good rom from nedooo because he only the man post many post in our group ......and made theme ,cwm and so on............plzzzz make a good rom with all necessary thing plzzzz and we are expecting 16locks menu also from u ......
It is a humble request from all galaxy R users
-------droid joyful
Dude....have you talked to all galaxy R' users, and they appointed you to represent them?
@m.kochan If hurted I am sry
-------droid joyful
If u keep %battery means it will be too gud .......plzz make another theme with %batters and some windows animations .......
-------droid joyful
nedooo said:
I prepared my first theme for ZSKK5 (used zip update foe Google apps as container ).
!!! WARNING !!! It only works with this ROM.
DOWNLOAD link: http://www.multiupload.com/FB9GRKMLMY
Just put it on phone memory and install from CWM menu.
It has CRT OFF and other visual eye candies.
New Boot animation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYNcsaQR-g
and here are some screenshots:
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If u keep %battery means it will be too nice
-------I love my droid
good work from you ....for galaxy R .....next time when u post theme then keep full features of your theme ....It will be good
-------I love my droid
I made this for my use, I like it so I shared it, about battery %, there are so many free apps on market so I don't see why bother to built it in theme.
About lock screen, I really don't know to code that for Android. Still I know the man on XDA called JKay, he is an expert on that subject, but he is developing for SGS2. If someone could talk him in to developing this for SGR that would be the day
Another thing, about custom ROM.
My opinion is that the best thing is odexed (unchanged) stock ROM with custom KERNEL, and some custom theming with few mods, so basically having hundred custom ROMs is nothing to brag about.
Another thing is my wife took my SGR and now I'll get SGS2, still maybe we will switch
Stay cool
nedooo said:
I made this for my use, I like it so I shared it, about battery %, there are so many free apps on market so I don't see why bother to built it in theme.
About lock screen, I really don't know to code that for Android. Still I know the man on XDA called JKay, he is an expert on that subject, but he is developing for SGS2. If someone could talk him in to developing this for SGR that would be the day
Another thing, about custom ROM.
My opinion is that the best thing is odexed (unchanged) stock ROM with custom KERNEL, and some custom theming with few mods, so basically having hundred custom ROMs is nothing to brag about.
Another thing is my wife took my SGR and now I'll get SGS2, still maybe we will switch
Stay cool
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Its ok redooo but now we are enjoying with ur theme we are expecting more theme from ur side
-------I love my droid
raghavagalaxy said:
Its ok redooo but now we are enjoying with ur theme we are expecting more theme from ur side
-------I love my droid
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Well it's easy to modify theme, you can download any Galaxy 2 theme (it's almost same or any other phone theme or ROM) and combine icons that you like. It's a bit harder to make whole theme "complete"
If there is few requests I can make theme in some other style-color. Still my favorite is black-green-glass
Thankyou redooo ......
Be with our SGR only don't go for SGS2;-)
-------I love my droid
These little mods are for the latest (at time of writing) stock firmwares: N7100XXDLL4 / DLL5/ DLL7 and N7100UBDLL3
Whenever I flash a new ROM, the first thing I do is re-do these little mods (unless the ROM already includes them) and flash them, so I thought I would share as some of you may find them useful.
They are all in a Clockworkmod flashable zip.
*And now with CWM flashable Aroma installer with my stock launcher and PopupBrowser mods added to it, so now you can install the ones you want and leave the ones you do not want.*
Thanks to commandersafi for his tool.
Included are the folllowing:
SecMms.apk - No sms to mms convert, number of contacts limit removed, better smilies (see pic) and the option to keep the screen off when a new mrssage arrives (CWM_SecMms.apk_ScreenOff.zip only. Thanks to sling for the screen off/on mod))
SystemUI.apk - Black status bar instead of grey.
framework-res.apk - Stock Browser useragent set to desktop as default, better smilies for third party messaging clients (same as the ones in SecMms.apk), screen will now not come on when unplugging from charger/usb (I found this really annoying!), the menu bar (if you enable it) has been reduced in size (see pic to see the size it looks) and the lockscreen rotation has been enabled (only in CWM_AROMA_Stock_UBDLL3_Mods.zip).
SecLauncher2.apk - Stock launcher mod: 6 x 7 icons instead of the stock 4 x 4 and also has up to 7 icons in the dock instead of the stock 5, plus with 6 x 7 icons in the app drawer instead of the stock 5 x 5. (Only in the Aroma installer version)
PopupBrowser.apk - It is now larger (see pic to see the size it looks). I did not see the point in having the PopupBrowser so small as I was always 'maximising' it. Now, with this mod, there is no need to. (Only in the Aroma
installer version)
SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk - This is the default weather widget from the Note 1 (N7000) which has the 5 day forcast on the widget, it has been modded to fit the Note 2 (N7100) screen size (see pics). Even the app the widget opens up into has been modded as they both bled off the screen due to the Note 1's screen resolution, This widget is an addition to the already installed Accuweather widget and nothing gets removed or overwritten. And I will add that they took me hours to sort out! (It is in its own CWM flashable zip)
You should be able to use these mods for odexed as well as deodexed roms, as the odex files for SecMms.apk, SystemUI.apk, PopupBrowser.apk and SecLauncher2.apk, if you have them, will be deleted when the apps are flashed, I have not tested them on a stock odexed rom but there should be no problems.
Both flashable zips will work on stock (and maybe custom) XXDLL4/5/7 and N7100UBDLL3.
How to:
1. Download the CWM flashable zip
2. BACKUP YOUR ROM! Just in case.
3. Reboot into recovery and flash zip.
4. Reboot.
5. Click 'THANKS'
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*If you use your Note 2 to download the file, please use a browser other than the stock one, otherwise it may just download a large .php file.*
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CWM_N7100UBDLL3_framework_Mod.zip (Same as above but with the lockscreen rotation disabled.)
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Stock_DLL4_Mods.zip
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CWM_AROMA_Stock_DLL7_Mods.zip
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CWM_AROMA_Stock_UBDLL3_Mods.zip
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SecLauncher2.apk (Stock launcher) mods (see attachments).
How to:
1. Download the attached modded SecLauncher2.apk
1. Go to /system/app and rename SecLauncher2.apk to SecLauncher2.apk.bak (in case you want to revert back)
2. Copy over the modded SecLauncher2.apk to /system/app, rename to SecLauncher2.apk , set permissions, reboot, done.
Please note SecLauncher2_10x6x8_NoScroll.apk will have no app labels on the home screen pages due to the cells being so small.
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Please note CWM_SecMms.apk_ScreenOff.zip is the same as the mod above but with the added option in the app settings of having the screen come on/stay off when a new message arrives, if you have an odexed rom, make sure you delete the SecMms.odex file before flashing. (Thanks to sling for the screen off/on mod)
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Hi padllad,
All i get is a. php file when trying to download. I am unable to download it. Any suggestions?
from my note 2 you.
mazubo said:
Hi padllad,
All i get is a. php file when trying to download. I am unable to download it. Any suggestions?
from my note 2 you.
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That's weird! I have just followed the link and downloaded the file (31.9mb) without any problem. I don't know what to suggest?
padlad said:
That's weird! I have just followed the link and downloaded the file (31.9mb) without any problem. I don't know what to suggest?
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Hmmm, ok. I'll give it another go... Thanks.
from my note 2 you.
Added Aroma installer with my stock launcher mod added.
Hi,
How I get back to normal in case of?
Is there a flashable zip for that?
Thx
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frezd said:
Hi,
How I get back to normal in case of?
Is there a flashable zip for that?
Thx
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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That's where backing up comes in
padlad said:
That's where backing up comes in [/QUOT
Thank you for the mods. Do you know if these will work on DLL5 ROMS?
I read somewhere that DLL4 and DLL5 are identical, but I still had to ask the question ...
Thanks!
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govindar77 said:
padlad said:
That's where backing up comes in [/QUOT
Thank you for the mods. Do you know if these will work on DLL5 ROMS?
I read somewhere that DLL4 and DLL5 are identical, but I still had to ask the question ...
Thanks!
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I don't see why not. As far as I know they are the same rom, just a different region.
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Theres just a .php file when i download. ...
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nordvik said:
Theres just a .php file when i download. ...
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Try using a different browser, the file is fine.
I have just installed the latest N7100XXDLL7 and these mods work as they should, which is no surprise as DLL7, DLL5 and DLL4 are essentially the same
Hi friend
tks for the mod
I tried to install with CWM Touch 6.0.25 and aroma didnt start. I tried twice. Wanamlite DLL5 here!
I moved the file I wanted manually.
My new TW is working great!!! :good:
padlad said:
These little mods are for the latest (at time of writing) stock firmwares: N7100XXDLL4 / DLL5/ DLL7.
Whenever I flash a new ROM, the first thing I do is re-do these little mods (unless the ROM already includes them) and flash them, so I thought I would share as some of you may find them useful.
They are all in a Clockworkmod flashable zip.
*And now with CWM flashable Aroma installer with my stock launcher mod added to it, so now you can install the ones you want and leave the ones you do not want.*
Thanks to commandersafi for his tool.
Included are the folllowing:
SecMms.apk - No sms to mms convert, number of contacts limit removed, better smilies. (see pic)
SystemUI.apk - Black status bar instead of grey.
framework-res.apk - Stock Browser useragent set to desktop as default, better smilies for third party messaging clients (same as the ones in SecMms.apk), screen will now not come on when unplugging from charger/usb (I found this really annoying!), the menu bar (if you enable it) has been reduced in size (see pic to see the size it looks).
SecLauncher2.apk - Stock launcher mod: 6 x 7 icons instead of the stock 4 x 4 and also has up to 7 icons in the dock instead of the stock 5, plus with 6 x 7 icons in the app drawer instead of the stock 5 x 5. (Only in the Aroma installer version)
You should be able to use this mod for odexed as well as deodexed roms, as the odex files for SecMms.apk, SystemUI.apk and SecLauncher2.apk, if you have them, will be deleted when the apps are flashed, I have not tested them on a stock odexed rom but there should be no problems.
How to:
1. Download the CWM flashable zip (Stock_DLL4_Mods.zip). or (CWM_AROMA_Stock_DLL4_Mods.zip)
2. BACKUP YOUR ROM! Just in case.
3. Reboot into recovery and flash zip.
4. Reboot.
5. Click 'THANKS'
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Stock_DLL4_Mods.zip
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CWM_AROMA_Stock_DLL4_Mods.zip
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Hello padlad,
Thank you for the mods.
I have one important find that you should know. IT DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY, specifically the framework-res mod, WHEN Simplistic Framework is installed. I'm pretty sure I installed everything correctly. So there must be a conflict somewhere.
What happens - the home screen shrinks to about 1/2 the size, on all pages.
I'm reverting back from a backup and will install only the SecMms mod in Aroma. I'll let you know what happens.
Update - All is good with just the SecMms mod.
Thanks!
I'm running my launcher @ 270dpi and with your launcher mod looks really great but when I open a folder the size is really small.
Anyway to increase the folder size to the same as original and remove page dots?
Many Thanks
Edit: nevermind I modded my original omega 10 launcher with default folder settings and 6x7 app draw and at 270dpi it looks awesome.
http://tinypic.com/r/24c6z53/6
http://tinypic.com/r/2qspafl/6
http://tinypic.com/r/efq97d/6
GezDixon said:
I'm running my launcher @ 270dpi and with your launcher mod looks really great but when I open a folder the size is really small.
Anyway to increase the folder size to the same as original and remove page dots?
Many Thanks
Edit: nevermind I modded my original omega 10 launcher with default folder settings and 6x7 app draw and at 270dpi it looks awesome.
http://tinypic.com/r/24c6z53/6
http://tinypic.com/r/2qspafl/6
http://tinypic.com/r/efq97d/6
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Nice work!
boyomarga said:
Theres just a .php file when i download.
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Try using a different browser, the files are ok.
Added a resized (larger) PopupBrowser mod (see pic on first post) to the Aroma package zip.
I also got a .php
Any mirrors? Plz
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edwinpang said:
I also got a .php
Any mirrors? Plz
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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How are you downloading it?
EASY CUSTOM LOCKRING MOD FOR TF300 & TF700 JB 4.1/4.2 ROMS
View attachment 1769609
Requirements: (Made for CROMI rom but should work on all JB 4.1 & 4.2 stock based roms.)
Must have Root
[*]Custom Recovery Installed (TWRP or CWM)
Files affected:
framework-res.apk (patches icons into apk does not replace apk)
Instructions:
Download & copy to internal or external memory, boot into recovery & flash. Done, Enjoy
Changing Lockring Image/icon
You can customize the lockring image and use whatever image you like (provided they are in the correct format) with the following method: (On Windows PC)
Use 7-zip to extract mod to folder.
Browse to lockring images in LockRing/patch then replace images in framework-res.apk folder, make sure you replace images with ones of the same name. ie images are named "ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png" & ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png
Once done zip back up with 7-zip & flash.
Bugs:
No know bugs, please let me know if you find any.
Download Links:
ECLM.zip
If it does not work for you please post the rom name and version and I will get it working for you.
If your not sure how to use lockring Mod I am also happy to make a flashable zip with the lockring of your choice, just post a download link to the lockring icon you would like to use & provided the creator of said lockring is happy to share I will upload the zip.
Hit thanks if you like my mod.
Re: [MOD][LOCKRING] Easy Custom Lockring Mod
I'm guesing you created this using CROMI 3.4.1 since you just posted it but wanted to verify. Also I would recomend adding the CROMI info in the OP like you did for ur theme.
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miloshdrown said:
I'm guesing you created this using CROMI 3.4.1 since you just posted it but wanted to verify. Also I would recomend adding the CROMI info in the OP like you did for ur theme.
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Yes tested on CROMI, but should work on all roms of the same base that is why I did not say for CROMI specifically, read notes at bottom of post.
looks awsum... about to try!
will this affect your colormod?
did you see anything to suggest you could mod the lockscreen to stay in landscape? drives me crazy
snypa said:
looks awsum... about to try!
will this affect your colormod?
did you see anything to suggest you could mod the lockscreen to stay in landscape? drives me crazy
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No it won't affect color mod as all it does is change the lockring image.
Never noticed that the lockscreen still rotates even with auto-rotation off, I'll have a look and see what I can do
yep... awsum!
these finishing touches are really slick!
thanks
Hey guys,
I made a short video for this mod, to visualize how to flash this (even if it's pretty easy) and how it looks like.
I hope it is helpful for some of you!
Cheers
All we need now is a source for lock rings images. I did a quick google images search for "lockring png" but only came up with other threads that had mods. Not the actual png files. Could we unzip and extract those png images from those mods? Does anyone have a link for just getting appropriate sized png images?
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I found a few rings and I've replaced as described above. When I rezipped using 7zip, the resultant file is called ECLM.7z. Am I on the right track? Can I flash this file?
So I reattempted this using some 128x128 png icons from iconarchive. I renamed them as directed and replaced the pngs in both of the folders. I rezipped to .zip and attempted flash. Flash failed. I will double check my file names. Is 128x128 too big?
Thank you for this . IT worked the first time I used it.
duckredbeard said:
So I reattempted this using some 128x128 png icons from iconarchive. I renamed them as directed and replaced the pngs in both of the folders. I rezipped to .zip and attempted flash. Flash failed. I will double check my file names. Is 128x128 too big?
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No 128x128 should be fine for hdpi but not sure about mdpi?
hdpi 183x183
mdpi 122x122
Re: [MOD][LOCKRING] Easy Custom Lockring Mod
Will try again tomorrow and use different sizes.
How do I screenshot the lockscreen from the device?
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duckredbeard said:
Will try again tomorrow and use different sizes.
How do I screenshot the lockscreen from the device?
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I use the dock which has a screenshot key. Not sure if you can do this without dock, I think I remember seeing a checkbox in settings to get screenshot by pressing vol- & power but only see one for recent apps button now.
Here is a link to post for xoom lockring mod by wesamothman
Download links at bottom of 1st post are lockring icon sets, there are many lockrings to choose from just unzip and pick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923594
Rezipped file needs to be .zip again, it can have any name (lockring-mod.zip, my-ring.zip) but extension needs to be .zip
+1
power + volume down= screenshot
there is a knack to it but right timing works well ... i don't have dock and is only way to take screenshot of lock screen or notification bar.
Kitkat Theme By You for YOU !!!!
First this is very much Compatible With NOOB's
This Thread Is Build On The basis of my understanding of Android Devices since I Joined XDA
What does this KITKAT THEME Consists
New KITKAT UI
Status bar EDITS
New clock
New Kit Kat dialer
Transparent Status bar
New Boot Animation of CM 11
New KITKAT UI sounds (Camera click, touch buttons sound …etc.)
New Kit Kat Launcher ( HOLO -For GB, ICS+ DEVICES - KITKAT Lacuncher of nexus 5)
New white battery and signal icons
… And much more taste it for yourself
What do you Required ???
A Fresh Working Mind
Android-Version- Anything Above Gingerbread (2.3+)
Basics (I Will give you simple guides to follow )
All few Files from your Rom which You Want to Edit
Patience
and finally Hope of Getting this Done Successfully
So Here Are Some Basics you need to Know !
Where Do I get the files of my Device to Modify
Just Go to Root of your Device (Represented by " / ") you will find many folders
Folders Which are important to us
Root/System
In System you might See few more Folders they will be like
(These which are important for us )
App
framework
lib
media
and other file called buildprop.txt in this folder
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What are all these folders ?
APP - This is the place where all the system apps exist
FRAMEWORK - This a very a very Important Folder it consists of important files like framework-res.apk , framework.jar....Etc and defines the whole UI of your system.
LIB - Not much use for theming but useful for Installing few apps as system apps, We will Get to this later.
Media - This consists of all the stuff like Sound you here when you while using your phone like Default Ringtone,Sound when you click your buttons etc and The Animation when you start your Device
Build Prop - This Consists of important properties of your system like the android version, build number ROM You are running on etc....... Be Very Careful While Playing around with this
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Few Things Which You need to Know about your Device
What is the Resolution OF your Device
What Android Version Is it running on ?
Is It a HDPI Device or MDPI or IDPI or XDPI or XXDPI Device or .......
Here are Some Links that might help you
1) list-of-android-devices-with-pixel-density
2) tablet-smartphone-resolutions-screen-size-list
3) list-of-pixel-density-device
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HERE are some that Tools and stuff that might Help you
[Advice/Reference/Guide] The Definitive APK Modding & Theming Thread... {09/03/14}]
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Here are some IMPORTANT TOOLS WHILE WORKING
Root Explorer (or any other with root access)
GIMP EDITOR FOR PC
Image Editor by BYTE Experts (Image editing In Android )
Winzip For PC
Any Tool Which can Recomplie and Decomiple APK's (Eg - APK MULTI TOOL) or Virtuous Ten
Notepad++
Blank CMW or Aroma
YOUR WORKING BRAIN
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So Guys What are the files which we want From your Device ??
From APP Folder ( Root/System/App )
Settings.apk
SystemUI.apk
From FRAMEWORK Folder ( Root/System/framework )
framework-res.apk
framework.jar
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Next Guys is very Important you need to select a rom (Preferable CM-11) of a different Device with same Screen Resolution and Download it
Here are links for checking the resolutions and devices
1) list-of-android-devices-with-pixel-density-buckets/
2)tablet-smartphone-resolutions-screen-size-list/
3)list-pixel-density-devices
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Now Lets Start the Real Work
Extract the following Things From the other Rom
System/Media (Whole folder)
System/framework/framework-res.apk
System/app/Priv/SystemUI.apk
System/app/Settings.apk
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FOR USERS EDITING IN MOBILE (Root Explorer)..........PC users go down
Now rename the follwing files (Both from your device and the other rom) [dont mix them up. place them in different folder] as
Code:
framework-res.apk
as
Code:
framework-res.zip
Code:
Settings.apk
as
Code:
Settings.zip
Code:
SystemUI.apk
as
Code:
SystemUI.zip
FOR PC USERS
JUST Select the apk and right click and select winzip or any other tool and press extract
From now on use have to use your brain, gut feel, your choices and stuff.
SO Extract the zips
Got to Res folders of each apk
For Example if you are working on Settings go to
Res folder in both your rom and the cm11
in your rom go to the the file which is related to your screen resolution
Eg.
For HDPI -(drawable-hdpi)
and same with cm11 and then start comparing the pictures the both folders and there might be nice pics in (drawble-XXHDPI) folder and that doesnt mean you can take all the pics from drawable-XXHDPI after choosing your stuff replace your images and rename if necessary ( if the images look exactly the same and with different name and rename to the name of picture in your name and replace the pic ) just go into the main folder of the file of your app which you extracted and zip of your rom
For Eg. Its Setting app
after you have edited the pics
Some Other Tips
There are few pictures in blue try to edit theme with gimp or Image Editor By Byte Experts
For chaning Default Wallpaper
Go to framework-res.apk
in that go to res
then drawable
and choose the Image you want and replace the image with same name
9 pngs can be replaced in the same way, but if you want to edit them follow this video- How to easily edit .9.png files
go back to res and then back again you will find all the folders like
assets
META-INF
res
resources.arsc
AndroidManifiest.xml
Select all the files present and zip them then Rename the zip again to " Setting.apk "
now you need to push the file back to your device
Just follow this Thread - How Install a App as System APP
For Setting and SystemUI and for framework
you need to paste them in ROOT/System/framework
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Do the Same thing With Settings.apk and system UI
FOR KITKAT BATTERY ICONS (you need to replace your old battery icons with these With same name as that of your battery icons in framework-res.apk )- [THEME] 1% battery and statusbar VR Themes(and KitKat)
For layout changes and stuff work it you self it to complex so..... but anyways here is a Guide which you may like
[GUIDE][GB] Status bar and notification panel color changer | owner pic mod
Now i will start Dividing the Thread into Gingerbread And For ICS+ and Kitkat DEVICES
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FOR GINGERBREAD USERS (ANDROID - 2.3+ )
[GUIDE] [MOD] Add KitKat Easter Egg in your ROM [GB]
HOW TO USE A Blank flashable zip - [Guide]How to make a flashable zip
Extract
Start placing the files which i tell you in System/App (of blank flashable zip )
You need to the some how get the apk's of these app
The list go's as follows
ICS Camera
ExDailer
Kitkat theme for Ex dailer
Xposed for Gb
Holo Launcher
Tinted status bar for gb
JELLY bean clock
Setting app and the SystemUI app which you modified earlier
Kitkat Easter egg for GB File which he gave in the thread
I will give the Apk's Look at the end of the thread
For Change in Android Number and name as what ever you want do this(Be very carefull) -
Go to to Build prop file in Rot/System/
Open the file with notepad or text editor and do the following things
Maybe somewhere around line 2 you will find
Code:
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD
change it to
Code:
ro.build.id=KITKAT
and somewhere aroung line 15 you will find
Code:
ro.build.version.release=2.3.6
or similar code
change it to
Code:
ro.build.version.release=4.4.2
save the file and reboot to test it then place the build prop in system/ of your
flashable zip
now place all these apks in the flashable zip
IN
system/app
if there is no app folder make one and place them
Now similarly place only the frameworrk-res.apk, framework.jar files in
system/framework
Now take the Media folder which you extracted Before From CM 11 and place the folder in
system folder and go back and zip the file and its done
Now place it in your SD-Card and flash it With Custom Recovery -Eg. TWRP or......
I will give you part-2 of this Theme at end just flash that after flashing your theme
Happy Kitkat Theming
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FOR ICS+ USERS (ANDROID - 4.0.3+ )
[GUIDE] [MOD] Add KitKat Easter Egg in your ROM [GB]
HOW TO USE A Blank flashable zip - [Guide]How to make a flashable zip
Extract
Start placing the files which i tell you in System/App (of blank flashable zip )
You need to the some how get the apk's of these app
The list go's as follows
Google for Kikat dailer for ics or here is the link [APP ICS 4.1+][2014-03-20]KitKat Dialer
Xposed Module
Google Now Launcher
Tinted status bar
Setting app and the SystemUI app which you modified earlier
Kitkat Easter egg for GB File which he gave in the thread
I will give the Apk's Look at the end of the thread
For Change in Android Number and name as what ever you want do this(Be very carefull) -
Go to to Build prop file in Rot/System/
Open the file with notepad or text editor and do the following things
Maybe somewhere around line 2 you will find
Code:
ro.build.id=ICS
change it to
Code:
ro.build.id=KITKAT
and somewhere aroung line 15 you will find
Code:
ro.build.version.release=4.03
or similar code
change it to
Code:
ro.build.version.release=4.4.2
save the file and rebbot to test it then place the build prop in system/ of your
flashable zip
now place all these apks in the flashable zip
IN
system/app
if there is no app folder make one and place them
Now similarly place only the frameworrk-res.apk, framework.jar files in
system/framework
Now take the Media folder which you extracted Before From CM 11 and place the folder in
system folder and go back and zip the file and its done
Now place it in your SD-Card and flash it With Custom Recovery -Eg. TWRP or......
Happy Kitkat Theming
MISC STUFF
[MOD][XPOSED][4.0+]Android Apps Theme Engine-Theme Your Android Apps Without Any Third Party App Or Extra Xposed Module
Can take some more resources here - [ROM] [4.2.1] KitKat UI [Beta2 Release][8TH NOV]
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FOR KITKAT USERS (ANDROID - 4.4+ )
Just follow this Awesome Guide -[09 Mar.] [HOW-TO] Complete Your KitKat look (Holo light - White UI) 33b5e5 genocide
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Here Is An Example For You (Anyways its HDPI) - KitKat theme for Micromax A87
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Please Help Me Improve This Guide.
This is Just the beginning
If you think this post is useful and should be featured on XDA NEWS Or XDA Portal hit this -
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Credit
All the Guys Whose Threads are mentioned
And all the Apps
:angel:
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Great guide. Just one point/tip if I may, I see it a lot that People suggest to rename an apk to zip, well in order to open a zip you obviously need to have a program capable of doing so, so just set apks to open with your preferred zip program which will cut out the unnecessary step of having to rename each apk you want to mod.
XperienceD said:
Great guide. Just one point/tip if I may, I see it a lot that People suggest to rename an apk to zip, well in order to open a zip you obviously need to have a program capable of doing so, so just set apks to open with your preferred zip program which will cut out the unnecessary step of having to rename each apk you want to mod.
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Yes thanks you very much but i will mention that do that with a pc but need to follow same procedure.while working in your mobile ( Root Explorer) or es they don't give direct option to extract
kaushikb.1996 said:
Yes thanks you very much but i will mention that do that with a pc but need to follow same procedure.while working in your mobile ( Root Explorer) or es they don't give direct option to extract
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hello...! the guide is quit amazing! :laugh: but i cant find any device's rom same as my phone's resolution... my devce is lg optimus hub and resolution is 320x480, mdpi ... can you help me find that? thank you...
Malyaj said:
hello...! the guide is quit amazing! :laugh: but i cant find any device's rom same as my phone's resolution... my devce is lg optimus hub and resolution is 320x480, mdpi ... can you help me find that? thank you...
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Thank you very much HTC Explorer will do the work for you
kaushikb.1996 said:
Thank you very much HTC Explorer will do the work for you
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Thanks for the guide bro its awesome! :laugh: and thanxs for device recommendation too!
actually i was also thinking about make same like your thread if u want any help you can look into my rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781700
sssomnath474 said:
actually i was also thinking about make same like your thread if u want any help you can look into my rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781700
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Yeah....
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lol,nearly the half apps are ics,jb styled,how shall it looks like kk?launcher not kk,clock not kk,blablabla
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lol,nearly the half apps are ics,jb styled,how shall it looks like kk?launcher not kk,clock not kk,blablabla
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Hey have a look at my first post and for clock you can modify jbclock+ to make it look like kk and best launcher according to me is holo kk launcher and if your running ICS+ there are many apps that looks exactly like kk launcher which version of android are you running on?? And I really think if you change many of the images in the talks it will drastically change things please have patience to read the first post
And yeah it looks like I din't work too much for this thread
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kaushikb.1996 said:
I don't get you exactly, I already build a Kitkat theme for my device before creating this thread
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actually me also thought to make a thread like how to theme like kitkat but u already did
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actually me also thought to make a thread like how to theme like kitkat but u already did
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Anything you want to add to this thread?? Or any suggestions??
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kaushikb.1996 said:
Anything you want to add to this thread?? Or any suggestions??
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yes just put a headline systemui.apk
and make a guide how to make it look like kitkat i can help you to gather all the guide for GB
similarly for framework
and one more thing you must add some screenshot that is necessary
thus people can find all guide from one thread as well some ideas from you too
Thank You
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yes just put a headline systemui.apk
and make a guide how to make it look like kitkat i can help you to gather all the guide for GB
similarly for framework
and one more thing you must add some screenshot that is necessary
thus people can find all guide from one thread as well some ideas from you too
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i think its better if you a create separate thread for framework and systemui then i will add the link as i am not aware of the word limit of the post in xda .... and if would could help withe the screenshots it would be good an surely i will help you with that thread thank you
Awesome !!!
Works perfectly with my Micromax A96 !!!!!
Thanks developer !!!
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sriss said:
Works perfectly with my Micromax A96 !!!!!
Thanks developer !!!
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Thats why I told it works with any rom in the world
And don't forget to hit thanks if helped
kaushikb.1996 said:
Thats why I told it works with any rom in the world
And don't forget to hit thanks if helped
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@kaushikb.1996, I saw your thread of Micromax A87, in that you've themed the dialer too, right? If I attach my Phone.apk and Contacts.apk? Can you do it for me? As far I've read the OP, there's nothing bout' that. Maybe you can help?
Thank You.
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@kaushikb.1996, I saw your thread of Micromax A87, in that you've themed the dialer too, right? If I attach my Phone.apk and Contacts.apk? Can you do it for me? As far I've read the OP, there's nothing bout' that. Maybe you can help?
Thank You.
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No I actually din't theme it, I used exdailer and dark theme its a light and good looking too
Great thread. Helped me a lot since I'm working on a Android L themed ROM for the galaxy express using Pacrom as base. I've managed to get the settings.apk theme changed like the header and color and stuff. Trying to change the icon colors in settings and theme the dialer and framework res. Whenever I theme the dialer and framework res it the dialer doesn't show up after replacing via system/priv-app permissions -rw-r-r-. And the framework res cause a boot loop. All I did was change some pngs and .9 images and edited the XML's dimensions and styles XML to match up then made any necessary changes to the drawables due to kitkats new theming process. Shoot me a PM thanks In advance.
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Great thread. Helped me a lot since I'm working on a Android L themed ROM for the galaxy express using Pacrom as base. I've managed to get the settings.apk theme changed like the header and color and stuff. Trying to change the icon colors in settings and theme the dialer and framework res. Whenever I theme the dialer and framework res it the dialer doesn't show up after replacing via system/priv-app permissions -rw-r-r-. And the framework res cause a boot loop. All I did was change some pngs and .9 images and edited the XML's dimensions and styles XML to match up then made any necessary changes to the drawables due to kitkats new theming process. Shoot me a PM thanks In advance.
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Well it lots like you have normally edited .9.pngs like any other picture so there is a force close as framework runs throughout the system there is probably a boot loop for now take the apks from youe rom and flash them from recovery and after that while editing .9.pngs you first decompile the apk
Then select the picture leaving that black dots and the border and save and recompile.
I have attached the video in first post