Hi guys, I'm back again with somewhat of a guide.
How to dissect, repackage, and flash a ROM to your satisfaction without a kitchen!
Don't let anyone else fool you. The awesome devs at XDA, one in particular dsixda have made making ROMs very easy with kitchens. But you don't need to go through the process of installing and using one to get a ROM the way you want it. If installing and working with a kitchen seems too cumbersome and/or hard, or you're tired of waiting for or asking your ROM chef to include/exclude/change a feature, then this guide is for you.
ROMs aren't scary things, they're actually quite simple in terms of structure. As long as they're built correctly from the get go, you will learn how to mod it to suit your needs.
Tools needed: (most of which will be included in this guide)
A base ROM (start with your favorite)
WinRAR (or any good archiver)
Notepad++ (Recommended or something that can handle files encoded in UNIX)
SignAPK/APK Manager/APKTOOL/smali/baksmali (optional/advanced)
Time
Patience
Common sense (can't stress this enough)
Step 0:
-Start with a clean working environment, such as a folder or partition dedicated to this task. Your desktop probably won't be very good if you have a lot of stuff on it already.
Step 1:
-Using the archiver of your choice, you will need to extract the ROM to the work environment you've set up in Step 0.
--Your final result will look something similar to this:
NOTE: I am using my ROM as a reference.
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"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"
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Most ROMs will follow this structure, with some utilizing the folders "sdcard" and possibly others, depending on how customized they are. But as long as you have the /system folder, you will be fine. It is where you will probably spend the majority of your modding time. Get a feel for how the folder structure is. Navigate through them (don't make any changes). This guide will focus mainly on removing and adding apps, the more advanced stuff such as editing text files (with the exception of build.prop) and apks may come later.
NOTE: Please keep the original archive, do not delete it after extracting.
Step 2:
Navigate to the /system folder, which again should look similar to this:
Step 3:
The first folder we'll focus on is app. This is one of the most important folders when customizing your ROM. It will look something like this:
This folder is important because it houses your 'system apps', which are included in your ROM and cannot be uninstalled by traditional means. Here you can remove or add your own apps you want to include as system apps. Remember that not all apps are capable of running as system apps--actually, apps that are placed in this folder receive a higher permission level than apps that are placed in /data/app, so use caution when adding your own here. I would also suggest creating a "removed" folder [in a different location] and move any apps you decide to take away to here so you'll have them in case you remove something that causes a side effect you weren't intending to cause. If you feel comfortable with your WinRAR or 7zip skills, most of the images in these apks can be simply overwritten (this is initially how themes are created, among other ways). Be careful not to overwrite any 9.pngs because they are a special format. You can simply explore (not extract) them with your favorite archive program and replace images as you find them, which will typically reside in the res/drawable and res/drawable-hdpi folders.
Step 4:
Next up is the bin folder. This folder is very tricky and I would advise caution against removing anything that's currently in here unless you get real familiar with the contents of this folder. It will look something like this:
Most ROMs will include all the necessary scripts you will need in this folder. However, it doesn't hurt to familiarize yourself with it. Scripts such as bash and even sometimes busybox, can be installed here. If you're working with a very stock ROM, and I mean stock as in the only thing that was changed is adding root, then it wouldn't hurt to add bash here, other than that, let's move on.
Step 5:
Here we have the customize folder. This folder is pretty important as well. It holds all of your first boot activities and pretty much sets your phone up after you've flashed and/or updated ROMs. It looks like this:
Things start to get more involved and interesting around here. You'll notice three sub-folders inside of here, which house various customization scripts. To be honest, I'm not even sure how many of these get ran, but I'm almost positive the ones labeled "default" do get ran. Here's where Notepad++ will finally start to come in handy! If you're looking to do quick editing, then you can open any one of these xml files in Notepad++ and poke around. (For advanced script editing, I would suggest looking at the appropriate Android documentation. I'll see if I can get a link to that up.)
NOTE: Be VERY careful of what you remove from these xml files, the syntax has to be perfect, otherwise the script won't get initialized. I would suggest copying everything you intend on editing to another folder of the same name, in a different location of course, so that you can have copies. True beginners should not attempt editing any files in here until you familiarize yourself with their syntax.
Folder structure:
-CID
--cidProfile1.xml: I don't think this file gets parsed. However, I do take the time to remove language settings that I will never use, just for my own OCD reasons.
--cidProfile2.xml: I don't think this file gets parsed. However, I do take the time to remove language settings that I will never use, just for my own OCD reasons.
--default.xml: Settings such as screen timeouts, IME language settings, etc gets parsed here. Nothing of too much importance. However, I do take the time to remove language settings that I will never use, just for my own OCD reasons.
-MNS
--default.xml: This is probably the single most important file in the customize folder. Here houses most, if not all the first boot settings that get parsed, such as widget placement, bookmarks, and a whole plethora of other settings. This is a very fun and interesting file to edit, but again i heavily caution you to edit this file if you're a beginner. One simple mistake can lead to nothing getting parsed here--a mistake I've made a few times because of incorrect syntax.
-resource: This is probably the second most important folder in the customize section. Here lies all of the thumbnails and wallpapers for Sense. If you are planning on removing Sense, you can safely remove all the files here with the exception of CCInfo.txt. You can also replace the images as well as boot/power down animations here.
Step 6:
Ah, the etc folder--you'll spend probably no more than five minutes in this folder unless you're truly advanced, which means this guide is probably meaningless to you. It houses a lot of useless epub (ereader) books and looks like this:
If you have time, you can definitely do some exploring of files in here with your favorite text editor (Notepad++) and see if anything is of significance. If you find something, please report back! So far, I don't think very much, if anyone takes advantage of the actual files in this folder (the folders are a different story)
Folder structure:
-bluetooth: nothing to see here. bluetooth configuration files. could be useful down the line.
-dhcpcd: looks like configuration files for dhcp/dns/internet. could be useful down the line.
--dhcpcd-hooks: same as above
-fakeserverxml: This folder looks strange, even has a strange name. I assume if you're removing Sense, this won't be needed either. I'm not even sure it's needed WITH Sense. Poking around revealed some configuration files for what appears to be HTC Hub and scenes, widgets, skins, and other things.
-firmware: I wouldn't touch anything in here unless you know exactly what you're doing.
-init.d: Finally, something that matters! A lot of ROM chefs make use of this folder because it initializes scripts in here upon system boot. You'll see various things in here from various ROMs including: zipaligning, overclocking, kernel stuff, apps2sd, and more. If you know what you're doing, you could even drop your on initialization scrips into this folder and have them boot with the system. Be careful what you do in this folder though. You want to make sure you are following the correct set of steps to either add or remove things. I would poke around with a text editor at those files to see any dependencies, etc.
-iproute2: Nothing here for the average user.
-permissions: If you're removing Sense, without any intent on having it return, remove the relevant files from this folder as well. Other than that, let's move on.
-ppp: Nothing here for the average user.
-security: Nothing here for the average user.
-slideshow: Safe to get rid of. Inside are pictures that Sense uses as a slideshow.
-soundimage: Nothing here for the average user. However, things in here look promising for sound enhancement!
-terminfo: Nothing here for the average user.
--l: Same as above
--u Same as above
-updatecmds: Nothing here for the average user.
-wifi: Nothing here for the average user. However, you may be able to replace the wpa_supplicant file with a modified one for WiFi improvements.
-wimax: Nothing here for the average user. However, the files in the sub-folders here may be used in the future to enhance or modify WiMAX.
--dhcp: Same.
--sequansd: Same.
Before we move on, if you're going to use any sort of adblocking, your preconfigured hosts file should go here. Downloading ad-free from the market will overwrite this file when updating hosts, but if you want to supply your ROM users with a hosts file already somewhat updated, you can place that here. Looking at the various .sh/txt/csv/cfg/* files in Notepad++ will show you some defaults you can change, if you're comfortable in your editing skills, take a look at some of them and see what you can do. Not even I have bothered to look through most of these.
Step 7:
In and out like a robbery for this folder, "fonts", which houses the default fonts that Android uses for various things. I like to replace the clocktopia (which is used on the aosp lockscreen as the clock font) with the honeycomb clock font. Other than that, fonts replaced in here must retain the Android naming structure:
Step 8:
The framework folder is very...sensitive aka dangerous. Deleting or modifying the wrong thing in here can render your system unbootable. Until you're more seasoned in modifying ROMs, I would steer clear of this folder. However, the framework-res.apk file can be used to modify a lot of images to change the look, or "theme" of your ROM. So again, if you feel comfortable, fire up that archive program and get to replacin', otherwise let's move on:
If you're anything like me (anal) then you will wanna remove anything from the framework folder that has anything to do with apps you've removed. For instance, there is a blockbuster file in here that you can safely remove if you've removed the blockbuster app. Again, be careful with what you modify or remove from here, because your system can quickly become unbootable which will leave you wondering what happened.
Step 9:
The lib folder, like the framework folder, is very sensitive aka dangerous. Deleting or modifying the wrong thing in here can render your system unbootable. Until you're seasoned in modifying ROMs, I would steer clear of this folder. However, there are a few things that can be done in here if you've deleted other apps:
Folder structure:
-bluez-plugin: nothing here for the average user.
-egl: nothing here for the average user.
-hw: nothing here for the average user.
-modules: This is where kernel modules for things like WiFi/WiMAX/TUN/CIFS/ETC go. If you are modifying a ROM, and are including a kernel, be sure to delete what's here, and add the modules that came with the kernel. Not doing so will more than likely make its associated parts not function. Example: Error starting WiFi can usually be traced to wrong modules in this folder after updating a kernel.
-plugins: This folder houses plugins for different preinstalled apps. For instance, the Adobe Flash plugin would be here, but if you remove Flash from your ROM (since you can get it from the market and may be more updated than what was included) you should remove its associated files. I wouldn't remove the flashlite plugin though.
-soundfx: nothing here for the average user.
The lib folder can be very overwhelming from the sheer number of files in here but the majority of them will have little of no value to the average user. BUT, you should definitely check here if you are removing any system apps for associated lib files. For instance, Swype is included on HTC's stock software, and if you remove it from the /system/app folder, you want to come here and remove its associated lib file. There won't be a lib file for every program you remove, but it's good to double check here afterward to make sure you get all traces of it gone.
Step 10:
The media folder, probably the easiest folder ever, and least time spent in here. This folder controls all the built in audio sounds such as notifications/ringtones/etc as well as any other media related files, like video clips, images that would indicate an animation, etc:
Folder structure:
-audio: parent folder for system sounds.
--alarms: self explanatory.
--notifications: self explanatory.
--ringtones: self explanatory
--ui: self explanatory
-GPU: nothing here for the average user. Not sure what it even is for.
-mms: nothing here for the average user. Not sure what it even is for.
-weather: This folder isn't really of any use, but it does contain weather animations that the HTC weather app uses. If by some reason you want to edit, replace, or modify those animations, here they are. I would suggest placing files of the same resolution in here.
Be sure to place the files you want in their respective folders, because they won't show up when you try and select them for things they aren't intended for. For instance, placing notification sounds in the ringtones folder will make them not show up when you go to choose a notification sound from within Android.
To be continued...
Now that this guide is progressing nicely, below you will find a list of items that I have removed or replaced. This list will be edited as I make further adjustments. For the sake of consistancy, I too am working with Freeza's rom FreEVO 3D 1.1, which can be downloaded from this same subforum. Please keep in mind that this list is based on my particular needs and is heavily dependent upon which custom rom you choose to modify.
-Here's what I've removed from /system/app
browser.apk
DCSStock.apk
DebugTool.apk
dms.apk
DockMode.apk
DSPManager.apk
EReader.apk
Flickr.apk
FriendStream.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
HtcCarPanel.apk
HtcConnectedMedia.apk
HtcDirect.apk
HtcFacebook.apk
HtcFMRadio.apk
HtcGreader.apk
HtcHubSyncProvider.apk
HTCLivewallpaperStreak.apk
HtcMusic.apk
HtcMusicEnhancer.apk
HtcMusicMarkedItems.apk
HtcRecommends.apk
HtcRingtoneTrimmer.apk
HtcSoundRecorder.apk
HtcStreamPlayer.apk
HtcTwitter.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
JETCET_PRINT.apk
JETCET_PRINT_Resources.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
LMW.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
Mail.apk
Mode10Wallpapers.apk
MyHTC.apk
picasapryramid.apk
PolarisOffice.apk
QuickLookup.apk
SetupWizrd.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
SprintZoneNC.apk
TrimIt.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VoiceDialer.apk
VpnServices.apk
Weather.apk
WeatherAgentService.apk
WeatherProvider.apk
WeatherSyncProvider.apk
WorldClock.apk
-Here's what I've removed from /system/customize/resource
hTC_bootanimation
hTC_downanimation
Sprint_bootanimation
Sprint_downanimation
-Here's what I've removed from /system/media:
-The entire /weather folder from /system/media .
-All unused ringtones (all but 2) from /system/media/audio/ringtones
-All unused notifications (all but 3) from /system/media/audio/notifications
-All unused alarms (all but 3) from /system/media/audio/alarms
I should also mention, not only can you remove these, you can also replace them with any .mp3 file you like. So in theory, you could remove every .mp3 from these folders and put your own .mp3 files in.
After removing all of the above contents from Freeza's rom, the flashable zip size has gone from 307MB to 168MB. This should just about conclude my list of removed .apk's and files from Freeza's rom. After a little more testing, I'll move the "to be tested" .apks into the list of safe to remove .apk's, and finally begin theming this thing
Congratulations on taking the first step towards customizing your rom. More information to follow as I further refine this rom. Happy flashing!
hockeyfamily737 said:
Nice tutorial. I'm sure lots of people will find it helpfull when it's finished.
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You keep giving me good ideas lol
excellent! going to utilize this
Can't wait for this to evolve. I have been looking for a good place to start.
very cool, looking forward to this!
Thanks. About time for me to get into this)
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Thank you very much for this noobs like me will learn a lot
I'm gonna reserve my weekend to go through this once complete.
Thanks for your time and effort for the tutorial in advance.
Been waiting for a "how to" tutorial on this specifically.
looking forward to it..
Thanks...
Thank You! This will be awesome! Can't wait till its finished!
Post #2 has been updated with a quick little starting off point for those of you who are anxious to begin while Freeza's tutorial is still under construction. I will attempt to help Freeza with his guide and help to answer questions within the thread. However, this guide is completely Freeza's. Any information that I provide that might conflict with or contradict anything in the guide should be disregarded until such time as I can edit my posts.
I see that this is under the "EVO 3D" Section, But this seems like a general rom guide. Will it extend later into how to put only onto a EVO 3D? Curiosity is all.
edit;
As previously stated, this guide is a work in progress and it is aimed at the EVO 3D, but the general concept is the same across all Android devices. Please leave your feedback and thoughts for the dev.
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I am a Desire user and have been playing with ROMS for months adding stuff and changing stuff and i look forward to checking this out once its complete.
Very hectic day. HAven't forgotten about it. I'm working on the guide.
freeza said:
Very hectic day. HAven't forgotten about it. I'm working on the guide.
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Thank You! looking forward to this!!!
Lol this is exactly how I learned... I've never used dsixda's kitchen, or any kitchen, in my life. Good guide man, I'm sure many will find this useful.
Hey it got featured!
lets dive into playing around with the framework-res.apk next!!!
gREAT JOB iM USING AUTOSIGN RIGHT NOW BUT WILL LOVE TO BE ABLE TO EXTRACT THE ROM AND REMOVE THE FILES THAT WILL BE JUST GREAT i HAVE TRIED TO EXTRACT ROM BUT COULDNT ZIP THE FILE BACK SO THAT IT COULD BE FLASHED
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W3D Second Edition
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"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",
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Im currently working on a flash application that displays the Manila 3D weather animations.
The first idea was to have that on M2D, but it prooved impossible: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471461
To use this EXE you'll need Flash 7 (lite 3 FINAL will work too, but you'll need to install flash 7 first) and a internet connection (PC sync or GPRS/3G).
The download is quite large (17mb) because of the animations, so I wasnt able to post it here, you have the download from the link below.
In future updates you'll only need to update the main EXE or the data files, so they will be less than 1mb and so, posted here.
I'd like to thank Rumball for giving me permission to use his animations and The_hesham for pushing this idea.
I still need to find a tool to force the internet connection, if there isnt one active already, and obviously add this as a option on the settings.
One thing that always made me some confusion in M2D, and I think it would be nice to implement, if you last updated the weather the day before or two days ago, it should show the actual current day result and simply remove the last days that doesnt know the variables of.
Mini-FAQ:
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Got a wider screen and two white stripes appear?
Unfortunatly the tool I use to make the EXE files only allows qvga and vga screen sizes... If you know another SWF>EXE tool that fixes this, let me know.
Got different slightly results in M2D and this app?
The m2d conversion from Farenheight to celsius is slightly incorrect... Only the farenheight measure is recorded on the registry, so if you choose celsius, m2d makes this conversion: (farenheight - 32) / 1.8 = celsius
But if the result is, for example, between 12.1 or 12.9 the value shown is always 12º. My conversion rounds up anything above 0.5 to +1.0. I think thats the way it should be. And thats why you get different results in M2D and this app.
The animation is really slow...
Its basicly 20-40 PNG files inside each flash swf file, thats why its so heavy (16mb), if it was all vectorial, like the TEMPUS plugin, it would only be less than 1mb, the png sequence is also slow on the display, depends on you free RAM and video driver.
It was made for 400mhz or better machines, flash is still slow in the current CPUs, maybe in the future... :/
Its not really working for me.
Check all items in the TO USE list. The first non-official release of Flash lite 3 is buggy and wont work! The final will.
Can I translate it in my language?
Sure, the DATA.TXT is already (mostly) translated in Portuguese, Romanian and Italian here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471461
You have some more instruction on the end of this post.
Can I make other icon animations or wallpapers?
Sure, create a theme, its a background wallpaper and animated icons. The instructions are in the end of this post.
Can I use this as a today plugin?
Not yet, when its finished I'll release the sourcode and (with the help of APBilbo) make a THROTTLE LAUNCHER version.
Got a error on the results...
The update sometimes fails, just reload/re-update or cancel/re-open things, sorry about that...
I cant see the icons...
Roms in other languages have different names for the SD card and Program files. Check if the path on the settings is the same as yours. Change it accordingly.
I cant see any words...
This is a reaaaaally smart bug from me... I didnt antecipated that ppl with the above problem couldnt read the text to change the text varibles path. :/
You can either press the bottom-right grey button and then the one that appears directly on top of that one... that opens the settings area. Now change the path on the top text area and press the OK button.
Or.. thru the registry, with Resco explorer or any other registry tool here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\W3D\Settings\PATH
I cant see anything!
Either your Pocket pc is on stand-by, in that case simply press the power button. Or your eyes are closed, in wich case you cant really read my advice to open them...
My City is not on the list.
- Go to: http://www.accuweather.com/includes/ajax-functions/favoriteCities.asp?region=EUR&country=UK
Change the end of the link to your country, PT=Portugal, UK=United Kingdom, ES=Spain, etc...
- ...OR, just click in http://www.accuweather.com/world-index.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0 , then write down you "city, country", press GO and it shows your code in the middle of the ADDRESS BAR link.
- Now send me the code (post here or send me by email).
- Add it manually to your cities with the help of the mighty flash keyboard.
Whats new:
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- Fixed the non-WWE bug to see the settings button.
- Added "last updated on" info.
- Added (semi-)Smart* day Weather (tells what day TODAY is)
- Fixed minor coding bugs
- Added some more cities to the online database.
Replace the attached file on the first post to update.
To use:
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- Install Flash 7 (if you dont have it already): http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer_pocketpc/downloads/player.html
- Download the 17mb zip below.
- Extract and place all the files inside on your /Storage Card/Program Files/W3D and create a shortcut for the EXE (with resco explorer or something). This path can be changed in the settings menu.
- Update the latest files attached here.
- If the 6th image on this post appears on you, its the online update that went wrong, just press UPDATE NOW (make sure you have an existing internet connection already running).
To do:
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- Create a update error loop, if the online values arent correctly received.
- Create internet connection + new setting to disable this.
- Convert fscommands to trottle launcher version and release the source-code.
Creating Themes:
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- Icons must be individual swf files, exported as flash 7, must have the same name as the ones on the "current_theme" folder, 240x200 px size and (this is important) have in the last frame the LABEL parado with the CODE stop();. The icon theme's name is the name of the folder. I added a animation example attached to this post.
- Wallpapers are jpg's in 240x295 px saved in standart enconding, progressive enconding will not appear on flash, this is a old flash bug. They must be on the same folder as the icons.
If you have a VGA or any other sized screen, you can change the JPG size to whatever fits you best.
- The language file data.txt can be renamed to data_sp.txt (as spanish, for example) or any other name you'd like, just remenber to change it on the settings too. I added the Portuguese language as an example also.
Note that the first variable doesnt have the & character and that they all finish with &END, this is normal.
If you have a special character that doesnt appear, tell me what it is, so that I can embebbed it into the app.
Download (17mb): http://rapidshare.com/files/202544328/W3D.zip
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Hi, twolf !
Move to this topic then.
Thanks for Great job !!
One question, how can I get it works on WQVGA (omnia)? (It actually works, but not full screen. It has white background at the top and bottom of the screen)
Thanks.
Unfortunately the tool I use to make the EXE files only allow qvga and vga screen sizes...
twolf said:
W3D Second Edition
Im currently working on a flash application that displays the Manila 3D weather animations.
The first idea was to have that on M2D, but it prooved impossible: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471461
To use this EXE you'll need Flash 7 (lite 3 wont work) and a internet connection (PC sync or GPRS/3G).
The download is quite large (17mb) because of the animations, so I wasnt able to post it here, you have the download from the link below.
In future updates you'll only need to update the main EXE or the data files, so they will be less than 1mb and so, posted here.
I'd like to thank Rumball for giving me permission to use his animations and The_hesham for pushing this idea.
One thing I noticed, the M2D conversion from Farenheight to celsius is slightly incorrect... Only the farenheight measure is recorded on the registry, so if you choose celsius, m2d makes this conversion: (farenheight - 32) / 1.8 = celsius
But if the result is, for example, between 12.1 or 12.9 the value shown is always 12º. My conversion rounds up anything above 0.5 to +1.0. I think thats the way it should be. And thats why you get different between M2D and this app.
There's currently no "Choose city" interface like in M2D, so you will need yo know your city code, see it here:
- Go to: http://www.accuweather.com/includes/...EUR&country=UK
- Change the end of the link to your country (US users only need a 5-digit area code), PT=Portugal etc...
...I'll try to find a way to get that info from the m2d cities xml, but no promisses.
I still need to find a tool to force the internet connection, if there isnt one active already, and obviously add this as a option on the settings.
One thing that always made me some confusion in M2D, and I think it would be nice to implement, if you last updated the weather the day before or two days ago, it should show the actual current day result and simply remove the last days that doesnt know the variables of.
To use:
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Install Flash 7 (if you dont have it already).
Place it all on your /Storage Card/Program Files/W3D and create a shortcut for the EXE (with resco explorer or something). This path can be changed in the settings menu. You can also change the language by translation the DATA.TXT file.
If the 6th image on this post appears on you, its the update that went wrong, just press UPDATE NOW.
To do:
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- City chooser (no need for the keyboard).
- I couldnt find the settings for the "high temperature" and "low temperature" for the current day. But I think its really not needed.
- The "last updated on" text doesnt make the timed account, it just tells at what time was updated. Not sure if I'll leave this as it is, since it will be -a lot- of work for a little detail
- Smart today weather (shows the correct daily weather, no matter how long on the week you last updated).
- Fix the icon package (the renamed 8 files).
- Create internet connection + new setting to disable this.
- Create a update error loop, if the online values arent correcly received.
Download (17mb): http://rapidshare.com/files/197268542/W3D_SE.zip
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Nice Work!!!!!!!!
Hi Twolf,
Could you please also post the files without the images as I already have them and don't want to DL the whole package again.
Thanks!
motisu said:
Hi Twolf,
Could you please also post the files without the images as I already have them and don't want to DL the whole package again.
Thanks!
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Sorry, I had some problems with my phone and now the usb port is dead...
I'll send you the new exe in a couple of hours.
This project is on hold at the moment, as my Nike just died.
I cant test whatever I change, so if anyone wants the FLA source-code, Ill post it on the first post.
Sorry...
Hi,
very nice app !!!! but it doesn't work for my htc cruise/polaris. In attach the screens with the log:
1. it diplays in all fields: "undefined"
2. the right/left keys aren't displaied.
I've done:
1. install flash 7 for ppc
2.unzip the app.
3. create the dir W3D in 'SD/program files/...'
4. copy in 'SD/program files/W3D' the unzipped files
5. create a ".lnk" in windows/start menu/programs to the exe of the app
6. active an internet connection
7. lunch the app
8. try to connect to internet but without success !!!
9. the result is in attach.
thx for the help.....
This appears to be a simple path error, see what is the name of your storage card on the file explorer, that should be it.
Notice that the time variables are there, but he cant find the icons or text data file.
Yes...i've changed the name, in the path, of my sd...(as you can see in the picture) but there is always the problem......
twolf said:
This appears to be a simple path error, see what is the name of your storage card on the file explorer, that should be it.
Notice that the time variables are there, but he cant find the icons or text data file.
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Olá twolf.
Esta app que desenvolveste apenas se destina a HTCs ou pode ser usada noutros PDAs?
Hi twolf.
This app you've developed is for HTCs only, or it can be used on other PDAs?
Bigbest said:
Yes...i've changed the name, in the path, of my sd...(as you can see in the picture) but there is always the problem......
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I did saw it, but I dont know if its well written...
There could be missing a character or have a special character with an accent like á ò ú...
Or "program files" could be "programmes" or something like that.
Could you send a printscreen of the full path in the file explorer app?
Or try to place the datafile in the root's memory so it would just be like: \data.txt
and them make the full path on the settings be just \
This way the icons still wont appear, but the names will.
And you could see that it must be a path error somehow.
JonasSavimbi said:
Hi twolf.
This app you've developed is for HTCs only, or it can be used on other PDAs?
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Any Windows Mobile pds with Flash 7 and internet access, havent tested it on WM2003...
Great,does it supports Chinese Language now?
Hmmm... Not yet, sorry.
Its just a matter of adding a chinese font swap to the text areas.
I'll have to do that last, since the export will be muuuuuch slower after.
But at the moment all my projects are stopped, as explained on my sig.
Hi again twolf.
I've installed the app but i'm not seing any icons, wallpaper,and text in the butttons...
I can add cities and see the temps.
No data.txt is generated.
PS: Sorry... Theres a data.txt in W3D_SE folder...
It's Storage Card\Program Files\W3D\W3D_SE
Its not generated automaticly, you have to copy the files manually to the folder you created.
By default it should be in Storage card\Program files\W3D but you can put them wherever you want, just edit that in the settings area.
You can place the EXE there too, but thats not mandatory.
---edit---
I see now that my directions were misleading, I changed that from the first post, sorry.
It's working!
Thanks... The problem was that i was extracting the W3D_SE folder in W3D when i should extract only the content.
By the way, it's great!
I uploaded a new zip, with clearer instructions.
This is the print screen....thx for your help...
B
twolf said:
I did saw it, but I dont know if its well written...
There could be missing a character or have a special character with an accent like á ò ú...
Or "program files" could be "programmes" or something like that.
Could you send a printscreen of the full path in the file explorer app?
Or try to place the datafile in the root's memory so it would just be like: \data.txt
and them make the full path on the settings be just \
This way the icons still wont appear, but the names will.
And you could see that it must be a path error somehow.
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Yes, your path is correct.
JonasSavimbi made me notice something I mislead ppl with the older zip, your W3D folder should have the data.txt, wall.jpg and icons folder inside. Not another W3d_SE folder.
Sorry about that.
User To User Tips, Tricks ideas and issues thread.
XDA_UC is a silent User & Cook automation script.
It requires no user configuration (unless you count dripping stuff into a folder as configuring).
It differs opposed to the default Autorun & RunCC configuration that, as a user you do not need no make an SDConfig.txt file on your SD card.
And that you can start using your device immediately.
It will run in the background at the reboot the Cook has chosen to have it run.
But it adds a lot of extra tweaking functionality for hardcore Tweakers to.
What it basically does is install the beneath on the user side
My.tsk file from "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
and if not present Cook.tsk from Windows Folder.
Copy Over User Files.
Check for "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Copy2Root" if present, Disable Manila from Homescreen then Copy files from "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Copy2Root" to the root of the device, Then checking for existence of wallpaper_TF3D.png or wallpaper_TF3D.jpg in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Copy2Root\Windows" and adding that to
[HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila]
"HomeBackgroundPath"="\\Windows\\wallpaper_TF3D.jpg"
Import registry files from "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Copy2Root\Windows\manila.reg" If present
Re-enable Manila on Homescreen and redraw it. Now also works for the Sense 2.1 and up versions.
.xdas files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
Silently run Legacy SDConfig.txt from Storage Card
(If your using RunCC.exe or Autorun you do not need to point to or use SDAutorun.exe or SDConfig.txt) Thanks to RoryB
Commands for SDConfig.txt can be found here....
.cab files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
.cab files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Storage", These cab files will be tempted to install to Storage Location.
.cab files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Manual",These cab files will start with Full User interaction capabilities to choose where to install to.
.reg files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
.xml files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
.mscr files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
.cer files in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC"
Create Shortcuts and more from Registry Keys
More information here....
Copy over welcomehead.192.01.png & welcomehead.192.02.png present in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Copy2Root\Windows" to the Windows folder.
Copy over welcomehead.96.01.png & welcomehead.96.02.png present in "\Storage Card\XDA_UC\Copy2Root\Windows" to the Windows folder.
Actually everything is copied over from Copy2Root folder to root, but the above Splashcreens get their file atributes removed before this happens.
Add native support for .mscr, .mortrun, .xda, xdai, xdas & .xdaz files
This thread is meant for user to user help and advice and sharing of tricks and tweaks.
Cooks should go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3954547 for more information about the cooking side.
I have attached a Mort Script HTML Manual for those looking into learn about this type of scripting.
Before you consider buying me a beer. Please consider Donating to XDA to help out with the maintenance of the forum and get cool stars next to your Nickname showing your appreciation. Then there are always the people that without their apps this wouldn't have been possible at all that you can consider showing some love. Mort, DotFred & Sleuth255 All of whom made Apps Seemingly simple But oh so useful for the whole XDA and PocketPC community.
Hopefully A List of Cooked Roms with XDA_UC Pretty Soon.
Give me holler,
Or my main Homie Moderator Ameet.
Or you can ask your Favourite Cook to look into this and incorporate it into his or her rom
A Lot of Energy Rom's
www.energyrom.com
ELF/IN
AHEN E6f
ETEN Glofiish M700
ahmedfikry wm6.5 23089 light rom
Kaiser
jjblaster3
Raphael
Noonski's Secret Nightly Rom, Simpel Pro Classic (deuh)
Rhodium / Touch Pro 2
Juicy R0 @ PPCGeeks
Bikeandestroy Rom
DavidMMorley's v1.5.3 @ PPCGeeks
Bhar'S 21891_V2/23540_V2
*7ppc* for TP2
Rhodium / Touch Pro 2 CDMA
xpressyourcell's XpressDusk @PPCGeeks
xpressyourcell's XYC GTX @PPCGeeks
Samsung Omnia
Rock and Republic WM6.5 ROM @ XDA
Rock and Republic WM6.5 ROM @ PPCGeeks
Storm's ROM [CF03] @ Modaco
MrCapcom's i910 6.5 Custom Rom CF03 Edition
TechMaster7545 WM 6.5 CF03 Rom Build 23009 For I910
FloTanium ROM
Sony Xperia X1
WM6.5 для X1 Rumanian
Topaz
EPS Creme RC2 DE
RTT Topaz Peak, RTT Topaz Peak @ XDA,
Touch Dual
DJ Series
Touch Cruise 2 / Iolite
Serfer222's Iolite WM6.1 (build 21055)
Serfer222's Iolite, WM65, Russian, XDA_UC (Official Russian Mega ROM ported to Iolite)
Serfer222's Kitchen + Iolite WM6.1 (build 21055) WWE
HD / Blackstone
BiCh0n's ROM (french)
Touch HD2/Leo
Merlion NG Leo v1.30's Merlion NG Leo v1.30
RTT Shock Star RTM GER
BiCh0n's ROM (french)
Trinity/P3600
nAr & Icke WM6.5[WWE][FRA][DEU]
NoseDive's n083 P3600+i
Common Good Practices
Do Not Reboot untill The XDA UC Message tells you it's finished.
You do not need to make your .cab files read only. But out of safety of loosing them it is recommended.
Save your .reg files as Unicode, always start your .reg file with
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
In the first line. And leave one blank empty line at the end of the .reg file.
Test your tweaks and files instead of reflashing to many times. A self initiated script will be uploaded soon, so you can test on a device.
Save your .xml files as Unicode and check if they are correctly formatted by opening them for instance in Internet Explorer.
If it doesn't show you the content then it will tell you where to look for mistakes.
More XML tips
Commands for SDConfig.txt for Version 2.0
AutoShortcut Registry Tricks
AutoShortcut Registry Tricks
HTC Autoshortcut replacment and enhancements through registry keys:
Directory Copy
Copy over files from one folder to another, overwriting the present files.
This will also copy over any subfolders inside the folder being copied over.
The entry on the left is the destination folder, the entry on the right is the source folder.
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\DirCopy]
"\\My Documents\\Test"="\\Storage Card\\My Documents\\Test"
You can also use this registry entry if you just want to make an empty folder.
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\DirCopy]
"\\My Documents\\Test"="MakeDir"
FileCopy
Copy just one file over from one folder to another.
The entry on the left is the destination File, the entry on the right is the source file.
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\FileCopy]
"\\My Documents\\MakeDir.reg"="\\Storage Card\\XDA_UC\\MakeDir.reg"
Delete
Delete a file. This will not delete Files in cooked in Rom/Windows folder.
But it will for instance delete Read Only Pictures in My Documents
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\Write]
"\\Documents And Settings\\Somefile.xml"=""
Deleting of a whole directory has not been added as mistakes can be made to easily, resulting in a complete Device and SD card whipe.
If you understand the risks I reccomend to learn writing your own mortscripts to do this.
Write
Write more explicit shortcuts or files
The left entry is the destination file, the right entry is the text you want written into the destination file.
See the example codes below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\Write]
"\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Tools\\TF Detacher\\icon.lnk"="50#MPI_ProgramIcons.dll,-115"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\Write]
"\\My Documents\\Somefile.txt"="Hello World"
Auto Shortcut Creation
To create shortcuts to files or applications.
The left entry is the target link name, the right entry is the source file the link should be pointing to.
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\AutoShortCut]
"\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\SAP Settings.lnk"="\\Windows\\SAPSettings.exe"
If you want to be sure that the destination directory exists where you want the shortcut created you can add an extra Registry entry for Directory creation.
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\DirCopy]
"\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Contacts"="MakeDir"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\AutoShortCut]
"\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Contacts\\SAP Settings.lnk"="\\Windows\\SAPSettings.exe"
Run First Boot
Run a file or application at the first boot.
The left entry if for the file or application, the right entry is for paramaters you want passed to an application.
See the example code below:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\XDA\RunFirstBoot]
"\\Windows\\btdwake.exe"=""
SDConfig.txt Commands
Commands that will work in SDConfig.txt
Be aware that for commands with only three letters there needs to be a space between the : & \
XML: \Storage Card\Cabs\Personal.xml
XML: \Storage Card\Cabs\Personal.provxml
(To parse provisioning .xml or .provxml files Saved to ANSI)
REG: \Storage Card\Cabs\G-Alarm.reg
(To parse registry files in Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 format)
CPY1:\Storage Card\Cabs\pim.vol
CPY2:\pim.vol
(To copy over one file, and if pim.vol is found in Cabs folder, Cprog.exe will be shut down first)
MOV1:\Storage Card\Folder
MOV2:\Windows\Folder
(Aplied to latest Beta's, but this will copy over folders and it's subfolders overwriting any existing files)
SC1: \Storage Card\Program Files\GoogleMaps\GoogleMaps.exe
SC2: \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Google Maps.lnk
(Simple Shortcut creation)
WR1: \A File.txt
WR2: The Text That Goes Into the File
WR1: \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Another App.lnk
WR2: 99#"\Windows\SuperApplication.exe"?AnotherAppWithIcons.exe,-IDI_APPICON
Yes for the Advanced Users. It removes Files Attributes from possible target file then deletes it before writing a new one.
Note that there needs to be a space before the written text starts! (Special NoPrize for the one that knows which file was originally under "AnotherAppWithIcons.exe")
CER: \Storage Card\Cabs\Work.cer
(Install certificates)
CAB: \Storage Card\Cabs\098MSN.CAB
(Cabs that can be installed silently without user intervention)
SCAB:\Storage Card\Cabs\098MSN.CAB
(Cabs that you want installed to Storage Card)
MCAB:\Storage Card\Cabs\098MSN.CAB
(Cabs that you want installed with full user interaction)
EXEC:\Storage Card\Cabs\something.exe
EXEC:\Storage Card\Cabs\mortscript.mscr
EXEC:\Storage Card\Cabs\Or A Link.lnk
EXEC:\Storage Card\Cabs\Or A Even a document.doc (consider this to be a regular Open or Run file as long as the file is known by system but that can be set be doing a .reg first with the file open registry settings)
KILL:AutoVer.exe
(to close running open apps, be aware there is no Slash needed)
DEL: \My Documents\Picture\leaf.jpg
(Remove read write permissions then try to remove the file, will of course not work on ROM/Windows files)
TSK: \My Cool Theme.tsk
Apply Theme
RESET
Will set the Reset flag to force reset at the end of XDA_UC
Questions & Answers
Question:: I am a new user of Windows Mobile and I don't understand many of the terms here, can you tell me in a simple language what exactly XDA_UC is doing for me or for my device?
Answer: XDA_UC aplies and installs installation files and user tweak files in a simple and straight forward manner that does not lock up your screen as the regular Autorun method's would with out the need to know how to configure a pre setup SDConfig.txt file. It runs in the background and you can start using the device after flash (thought you will be a little slower at start uas stuff is happening in the background)
Or if above is still not easy to understand, let's say like this: After you flashed a new ROM, or did a hard reset (or you run 'Clear Storage' from system settings page, it's same as so-called 'hard reset' here), all your programs and your tweaks or adjustment to the Operation System is wiped out and you only have a clean OS from the firmware on your phone. At this time, XDA_UC will silently install all your programs and apply all your tweaks alltogether in a straight-forward way, and you don't need to install or apply them one by one. Provided onlyif you already placed the (cab installer & registry tweak) files in the designated folder.
Question::I noticed the advantage of XDA_UC. But as a newbie to this society, seems I can not take full advantage of it. Any simple guidelines about what shall I learn and where to start?
Answer: The best way is to start learning which Registry settings you want personally always to be aplied to any rom. Look for CeRegEditor 4.3 so you can study, dump and compare the regitry to find the specific Registry keys that you can then save as .reg files. Installing cabs is nice and takes away a lot of hassle put adding your own. It's also smart to just make a shortcut to a specific program you already have installed on your SD as most work fine onze they have been installed before. That should save time on installing some cabs.
Question:: I have some Greenware in my storage card, every time after flashing a new ROM or a hard-reset, I need to make shortcuts for them inside \Windows\Start Menu\, Can XDA-UC do that for me?
Answer: You can either add a registry String line to any .reg file you put into the XDA_UC Folder
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\XDA\\AutoShortCut]
"\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Synchro Time.lnk"="\\Storage Card\\Program Files\\Synchro Time\\Synchro Time.exe"
And XDAUC will at the end of process convert all these registry settings to real shortcuts.
Or make a mortscript with the line:
CreateShortcut(SystemPath("ProgramsMenu") \ "Synchro Time.lnk","\Windows\Synchro Time.exe")
Question: What if I want to run XDA-UC by myself? Is it possible? Since what time to run (on first boot. second boot, or which boot after hard-reset) is decided by the cook of my ROM.
Answer: A Script will be provided soon for this, but it won't install if files that have already been installed at the XDA_UC run at the first boot.
Almost everything that get's installed by XDA_UC is written to the registry so if someone has the time to develop a managing tool can read this values.
Coming soon...
Is this something that can be installed/added to an existing rom that I can use stand alone, or does it have to be cooked into a rom? Thanks.
In principle this is supposed to be a cooked in thing, but Once i have tested the V 1.0.02 fully, and tweaked the timing a bit i might make a trimmed down "Run Whenever you like version or add to a SDAutorun Only Rom"
But it the adding to SDConfig.txt will need some testing, that if no one else is doing i will need to test first someday.
Noonski said:
In principle this is supposed to be a cooked in thing, but Once i have tested the V 1.0.02 fully, and tweaked the timing a bit i might make a trimmed down "Run Whenever you like version or add to a SDAutorun Only Rom"
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OK, thanks for the reply. I will keep monitoring this thread to see how you're doing. I'm thinking this is a good way to update after a flash, but I'm not sure if I want to change roms right now. Also, not too many roms have it cooked in just yet.
Is this to install to main memory only?
If not, how do we differentiate which cabs we want in main memory and which in storage card?
I'm testing the next version which will recognize the Cab's in an extra Folder "SD" inside of XDA_UC.
Cab's placed there will open with full user interaction, so you can choose the location of where to install.
And it already has a silent, and at least 40% more effective method then a cabfile, of installing whatever to where ever you want.
I will also in time, unless someone beats me to the punch, an example .xdas file, to which you can add, your own .xml, .reg, files & folders and an silent.mscr to.
You can add a lot to that, and do whatever you want, if your willing to say goodbey to cabs that is.
Noonski said:
I'm testing the next version which will recognize the Cab's in an extra Folder "SD" inside of XDA_UC.
Cab's placed there will open with full user interaction, so you can choose the location of where to install.
And it already has a silent, and at least 40% more effective method then a cabfile, of installing whatever to where ever you want.
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What happens if your cab is NOT successfully installed? Is there an error trap of some sort or does the program just stop or crash?
Noonski said:
I'm testing the next version which will recognize the Cab's in an extra Folder "SD" inside of XDA_UC.
Cab's placed there will open with full user interaction, so you can choose the location of where to install.
And it already has a silent, and at least 40% more effective method then a cabfile, of installing whatever to where ever you want.
I will also in time, unless someone beats me to the punch, an example .xdas file, to which you can add, your own .xml, .reg, files & folders and an silent.mscr to.
You can add a lot to that, and do whatever you want, if your willing to say goodbey to cabs that is.
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Yes we need a really functional, powerful and flexible XDA_UC. But it may be a challege to balance this:
For advanced users -> They can do whatever they want to do with the UC, and it's wonderful.
For common users -> They can use the basic functions of it without complex learning process, and later on they just will find more and more supprise out of it.
For this purppose maybe a readme file somewhere is also good additive.
dmcnado said:
What happens if your cab is NOT successfully installed? Is there an error trap of some sort or does the program just stop or crash?
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Good Question, I'm going to fing a cab that doesn't want to install first
But it should not install and there is no error trap besides that the cab will not show up on the installed programs in the control panel.
After that it contiunues.
wg5566 said:
Yes we need a really functional, powerful and flexible XDA_UC. But it may be a challege to balance this:
For advanced users -> They can do whatever they want to do with the UC, and it's wonderful.
For common users -> They can use the basic functions of it without complex learning process, and later on they just will find more and more supprise out of it.
For this purppose maybe a readme file somewhere is also good additive.
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That is the intention. With a growing amount of users not that into tweaking, i feel the urge to draw them in and start learning and then contributing.
Noonski said:
That is the intention. With a growing amount of users not that into tweaking, i feel the urge to draw them in and start learning and then contributing.
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Vow, wondering what if M$ heard of this. Some big guy is inspirating everybody to hack their OS!
Joking. Thanks for everybody' efforts to push forward the development of WM system. I am one of those that inspired by this sociaty and just joined the team.
But basically I still keep the business way of thinking about some great apps or better methods. That is, some details and some promotion (marketing term) is always needed before it get reachable to every user and widely spreaded. I think I can contribute more on this aspect.
Edit: I added two more questions on post#4. Anybody can answer please answer.
Did my best to answer these.
And i updated the info in post 1 to reflect the updates in V 1.0.02
I added something to your answer, but still not feel satisfied. Please just keep editing it. What we need is just like an explanation you made on the Rapheal ROM thread.
Another thing is the title of these two thread (sorry I keep commenting on these off-topic issues):
[UC]XDA_UC V1.0.02, Automated & Silent User & Cook, Configuration Service[12/07/09]
&
[UC]XDA_UC Autoconfiguration User To User Thread[23-06-2009]
Maybe I'm a little slow, but I takes me more than 5 seconds to (not completely) figure it out what is this talking about after first glance at the title, and then decide to take a look inside.
And then look at another big guy Menneisyys's thread title:
Sticky: Another revolutionary utility by me: add "find in page" support to most web browsers!
It is completely different effect on grasp reader's notices. And that makes difference on spreading speed.
Just comment, no matter is you insist to keep Noonski style.
wg5566 said:
Another thing is the title of these two thread (sorry I keep commenting on these off-topic issues):
[UC]XDA_UC V1.0.02, Automated & Silent User & Cook, Configuration Service[12/07/09]
&
[UC]XDA_UC Autoconfiguration User To User Thread[23-06-2009]
Maybe I'm a little slow, but I takes me more than 5 seconds to (not completely) figure it out what is this talking about after first glance at the title, and then decide to take a look inside.
And then look at another big guy Menneisyys's thread title:
Sticky: Another revolutionary utility by me: add "find in page" support to most web browsers!
It is completely different effect on grasp reader's notices. And that makes difference on spreading speed.
Just comment, no matter is you insist to keep Noonski style.
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Is that really important? In my opinion the answer is no.
Noonski! Thank you for your Great work on this, i have included this in my rom and with Blazing Wolfs help got it up and running with no issues, except one.
Whenever i set XDA_UC to start of first initial flash it kills my modem i have to manuly pick the network the my phone uses to connect to the internet. IF i make XDA_UC start after a reboot it works perfect, I have tried to look at all The MSRC files and cant see to put my finger on the issue!!! Thanks in advance!!!
[Advice/Reference/Guide] The Definitive APK Modding & Theming Thread... [12/08/13]
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XperienceD said:
This is why I love Virtuous Ten, as you can install multiple resources.
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jacknb1ack said:
wow, i didnt know there is tools like that
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After reading jacknb1ack's comment I felt compelled to re-write this whole thread to accommodate for the various PC Programs that you use to do all of your apk modding which can and do make things a hell of a lot quicker. I've wrote this as something I would have liked to have come across when I first joined because I know there is a lot to take in, and hearing you need to decompile, edit this or that xml, recompile, sign etc etc etc can be off putting for some especially if you struggle to get a program or apktool setup to begin with.
Knowing how to use command prompts will be beneficial in the long run so I've wrote a detailed guide below which covers it from start to finish along with how to Sign and Zipalign your apks, pulling them from the computer and so on. I've also covered some Theming basics with links to everything you're ever going to need, which will be extra handy if you're just getting started.
Minimum Requirements:
A Rooted Phone.
Java SE Runtime Environment
Java SE Development Kit
Any of the apk modifying methods below.
7-Zip or WinRar
Theming Requirements:
Notepad++
Photoshop, GIMP or any other image editing software.
Patience. :silly:
To avoid any java not found issues you need to set up the PATH for it in Environment Variables, you can find a short Guide on how to HERE. This is how mine looks...
Code:
[B]C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin;[/B]
I would advise that you also install the Android SDK but if you don't want to you can download this APK_Mod.zip that you can extract to a folder and place it anywhere you want on your Computer (I recommend C:\APK_Mod) and run any adb, apktool, zipalign or signing command prompts from it. You can find a more detailed guide for this method below.
But first off all here are some of the most common Programs that you can use to modify and theme your apks, and I'll start with one of the best...
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS)
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS) is the ultimate solution for the modification of android applications.
This program allows you to manage entire Android projects within an easy to use and familiar environment.
The intended group of users covers anyone from a themer over ROM devs up to the smali gods known for their awesome mods of existing apks.
The modifcation of smali code is one of the biggest features in VTS. You can easily decompile, edit and recompile any apk or jar file.
However, the application is not limited to smali files. You can edit almost any file found inside an apk or jar.
Virtuous Ten Studio is also the official successor to the highly important M10Tools released last year by the Virtuous Team.
You can easily edit any m10 file from Sense apps in order to resize or change them.
Additionally VTS brings support for un- and repacking of boot images (boot.img), a job that previously required a cygwin installation with the dsixda kitchen.
Since VTS' own implementation is a native windows solution, which means you don't need dsixda or cygwin anymore.
VTS has been designed to run on Windows, has been in development for nearly two years and has gone through many stages of testing.
Today VTS is a highly respected full blown Android IDE (Integrated Develoment Environment) suited for all your reverse engineering tasks.
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- www.virtuous-ten-studio.com
AndroidSuite 2013
AndroidSuite 2013 what it does
Decodes and encodes Dex files
Decodes and encodes APK files (Previously bugged in APKManager)
Gives a console output
Flash boot.img (fastboot)
Flash update.zip (fastboot)
reboot/reboot fastboot mode
Sign unsigned apks
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- (App) Androidsuite 2013 v117 (01/04/2013) Jelly Bean Support!
Tickle My Android 5.4
Tickle My Android, or TMA for short, is a command line tool for Windows that uses apktool to help you pull and decompile files from your Android phone or tablet.
But it can also:
change the battery icon,
change the WiFi icon,
change the signal icon,
change the emoticons,
change the notification toggles,
change the transparency of the statusbar (if the rom allows it),
add Ice-Cream Sandwich-style transitions
zipalign apk files,
sign new apk files,
sign recompiled apk files in the same way as the original,
deodex apk and jar files,
backup personal data and transfer to a brand new device,
resize and change boot animations,
change fonts,
add sounds from other devices,
create backup-generating flashable zip files
..and now comes in Portuguese and French!!
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- [TOOL]Tickle My Android 5.4 - DE/RECOMPILE APPS, CHANGE ICONS...AND MORE!!!!
ApkManager V6.1
1. Based on ApkManager 4.9 by Daneshm90 (Big thanks to him)
2. Updated Apktool V1.5.2 by iBotPeaches & Brut.Alll
3. Updated Aapt v0.2
4. Default compression level set to “0?
5. 512Mo as default allowed heap size
6. 3 ready for use fake frameworks : “other\wanam1.apk”… (for Lidroid framework editing)
7. Add a “Decompile all files” feature (option 25)
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- wanamlite.com
Command Prompt Editing
Basically this is just manually doing what all of the programs above need to do in order to decompile, recompile, sign and zipalign apks so it's worth knowing how to modify apks this way for occasions when the above programs for whatever reason gives you issues.
Use Linux or a Mac?
See the following threads for more information on using apktool on other Operating Systems...
APK Manager for Mac OS X
[Linux][UTILITY][TOOL] APK Multi-Tool
[tutorial] decompiling,recompiling and signing in linux (27-01-2013)
How to install and use Apktool with Ubuntu
Getting APKs To Your PC
You have two options here...
1. Use a file manager on your Phone to copy and paste files to your SD, then connect to your PC and use Windows Explorer to copy and paste to your desired location.
2. ADB. Open a command prompt window in the ADB folder (see below) and type/copy the following command...
Code:
adb pull /system/app/ Original_apps
...which will pull the whole app folder to your computer and create a new folder called Original_apps, which you can then simply copy apps to the main folder ready to be modified (keep the Original_apps folder as a backup). Then do the same for your framework folder...
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/ Original_framework
...want to pull your Phones whole system...
Code:
adb pull /system/ Xperia_Z_System
...you can rename "Xperia_Z_System" to whatever you want.
Further Information: [WINDOWS][TUT]ADB tutorial, setting up ADB, usefull commands, collecting debug info.
This is a zip of the apktool folder I currently use - APK_Mod.zip - which as said above also contains the ADB files needed to pull and push apps from your Phone, or you can check out the following links...
[Tool] ADB Fileexplorer
[TOOL][WINDOWS] Android Apktool
Installing Resources
For apktool to work you need to install the resources needed by your apks for de and recompiling, and those resources are other apks, the first apk regardless of your Phones manufacturer is going to be your framework-res.apk. The second apk you need is dependent on the manufacturer so you need to check your framework folder for another apk such as twframework.apk or SemcGenericUXpres.apk, in some cases it might even be the SystemUI.apk but you would need to check if you have issues with the other two. Put those two apks in the APK_Mod folder to begin with then open a command prompt window. The easiest way for me is holding the shift key then right clicking the mouse and selecting Open command window here, but if you're not able to do that then click your Start button and search for Command Prompt, then open it. You then need to point it to the relevant folder, so type cd then copy and paste the location of the folder (cd C:\APK_Mod) and hit enter.
The install commands are...
Code:
[B]apktool if[/B] framework-res.apk
...and for the second...
Code:
[B]apktool if[/B] SemcGenericUXpres.apk
Decompiling
The command for decompiling is...
Code:
[B]apktool d[/B] framework-res.apk
...and so on for each individual apk you want to modify. A new folder will be created that is named after the apk you are modding, then you can edit xmls, smali files and .9png images. You'll notice that there are a lot more folders when you decompile an apk, that's normal as those folders are from the resources.arsc and where you'll find the xml files you may need to edit to make the changes you want.
Recompiling
When you've done editing it's time to recompile, using the command...
Code:
[B]apktool b[/B] -insert folder name-
...and if you've edited your files correctly then it should compile with no errors and create a folder named dist in the decompiled folder along with a new apk.
Signing
Before using the new apk you will need to sign it, to do this you need to extract (open the apk and simply drag and drop them to the dist folder) from the original apk the resources.arsc (only if you haven't changed anything in the values folder, the AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF folder (if it exists), then copy them into the new apk. In WinRar it will give you the option to choose the compression method, and it's vital that you choose Store as the compression method because if you don't then you WILL BOOT LOOP after restarting your Phone!
NOTE: If you have edited anything in the values folder then extract the resources.arsc from the new apk and copy (drag and drop) it back in the same manner described above.
Alternatively you can use the following command...
Code:
[B]java -jar signapk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8[/B] framework-res.apk.apk framework-resS.apk
...notice the extra "S", the output name has to differ from the input name otherwise it will give an error, if done right it will create a new apk called framework-resS.apk, just remember to rename it back to the original before using it on your Phone.
Signing For The Play Store
If you plan on Publishing a Theme or any other app/apk to the Play Store then using the above method to sign your apks just wont work because you need to give it an individual signature that is unique to you, thankfully @AndroidGraphix has written a great guide that will show you how, it's a bit more fidgety than the above method but simple enough to follow...
AndroidGraphix said:
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- Noobs guide to signing an APK with a Private Key
Zipaligning
DISADVANTAGES OF UNALIGNED APKs
Quite understandably, situation would be reserved for unaligned application packages. Resource reading would be slow and memory usage would be on the higher end of the spectrum. It would also depend on how many unaligned applications are present. For example, if less number of applications with an unaligned home application, you’d see slower application launch times. This is the best case scenario. For a worst case scenario, having a number of unaligned applications will result in the system repeatedly starting and killing processes, struggling with lags and huge battery drain.
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- SOURCE
The command for zipaligning is...
Code:
[B]zipalign -v 4[/B] framework-res.apk ZAframework-res.apk
...notice the "ZA", again that can be anything you want so long as it differs from the original name, I use ZA for an obvious reason, and again don't forget to rename it before using on your Phone.
Getting apks back to your Phone
It's just a reversal of how you got them off your Phone to begin with, use a file explorer and put your apk on your SD Card, then move it to the Phones System folder and change it's permissions to rw-rw-r, then move and replace it with the original. Most apps should continue to work but if you change your framework-res or SystemUI you will most likely need to reboot. Or you can use adb to push and install them. Check the previous link for the commands.
If all the above has worked correctly you should now have your modified apk installed with the changes you've made displayed on your Phone.
Theming & Modifying
This is where the fun begins, once you've got setup to decompile your apks then obviously you're going to want to mod them, so here's a few pointers to clear up what seems like a daunting process to new comers...
To start with you'll probably just want to start with replacing images, so if that's all you want to do for now then here's a quick tip, you DON'T need to decompile or sign your apks!, simply edit and rename your replacment images on you computer, preferably using the same or similar dimensions then drag and drop them back into the right folders in the apk, always using Store as the compression method, but PLEASE NOTE; .9 pngs can be replaced in the same way, but if you want to edit them in Photoshop for example then you need DO need to decompile them.
A few things to note...
Smali code is real Developer territory, it's Matrix code to me , thankfully there's usually a guide to follow so you can simply copy and paste code without having to fully understand how it works, so don't fret about this.
.9pngs are simply png images with a 1 pixel border. You can edit anything within that border but anything on or over will give errors when building. Unless you're creating an image from scratch then you can leave the border as it is, it's that simple! Sure there's a bit more to .9png editing but you can find a few links below that go into more detail about .9s and how they work.
xmls are relatively simple and edited with Notepad++, much simpler to understand than smali and again, there's usually a guide to be found for most mods you may want to make yourself, but if you're feeling brave you can experiment with it when you have a basic understanding of how it works.
Restoring modified files if you mess up is easier and quicker with a CWM.zip, especially if you're modifying any framework apks! Just because an apk might build with no errors doesn't mean it won't give you any when installed to the Phone.
.9png Editing
I hope after reading this explanation you're left wondering what all the fuss is about, as it really is quite simple. I'll use the following two images, btn_default_pressed_holo.9 & status_bar_close_off.9 to illustrate the basic point of the borders...
Decompiled .9pngs:
Recompiled .9pngs:
Those borders control which part of the image is stretched, and we'll use Draw 9-patch which is for editing the borders of decompiled .9pngs and lets you see how the image, when stretched, will be displayed on the Phone. Notice that the borders are different sizes, well that's because I only want/need a certain part of the image to stretch to get the desired look on the Phone.
...in the image below the left side shows the stretched image and desired effect should look on the Phone and the right side shows how it would look if I had edited the borders incorrectly or used none at all...
You can get away by not using a border but you would need to edit your image to specific dimensions to accommodate for the stretching, for example it might look fine for a simple OK button but it might not look right if you used the same .9png for a screen press which stretches the whole length of the screen, so you're better off just using them to begin with, plus you'll more than likely get errors down the line while decompiling or recompiling your apk.
The use of the border is made even more clear when you add text to an image. For my status_bar_close_off.9 I've filled all four sides of the image (except for an empty pixel in all four corners as that is the max amount of border you can use) as I need it to stretch the image just how I've edited it...
...but if I used the same sized left side border as the btn_default_pressed_holo.9 then this is how it would look on the Phone...
...which is obviously not the look I'm trying to achieve, as the left side border is causing the image to stretch incorrectly.
So that's basically it, depending on the image you're editing you can usually leave the borders alone but if you create one from scratch then you might need to play about with them if your images doesn't look quite right when used on the Phone. Here's a few links that will assist you further, especially the batch editing...
How to edit .9.pngs
[TUTO] Create your 9.png !
[UTILITY][TOOL] 9patchPngSuite [Windows&Linux]
How to draw NinePatch images with Photoshop - .9.PNG
[TOOL][Multi-Platform][.9.png][ALL DPIs] Android Resizer Tool
[Tutorial][Commentary] How To Batch Edit .9PNG/PNG Images
Xposed Framework
rovo89 said:
In this thread, I'm presenting a framework which gives you the possibility to modify your ROM - without modifying any APK (developers) or flashing (users)!
...
Advantages:
No need to modify any APKs. This means:
No need to decompile, change things in smali, compile, sign, ...
It will work for odexed and deodexed ROMs.
Your mod is not bound to a specific version of the ROM. Unless there is a major change in the methods called for a certain functionality, your mod will continue to work even when you upgrade your ROM. Hell, it will probably even work with different ROMs.
Multiple mods can be installed at the same time, even if they change the same package. So you can use these battery icons and those quick toggles. Even hooking the same method twice is possible. Of course, this only works properly if the mods are not trying to do incompatible things.
It does its magic at runtime. That means you can implement options to let the user decide if they prefer the bikeshed to be painted in red or blue. Or you can have some extra logic for certain ROMs without building different mod versions.
It can be disabled easily without having to reflash.
It's open source.
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- [FRAMEWORK ONLY!] Xposed - ROM modding without modifying APKs
[Guide] Porting XTheme themes
[Guide] Xposed Framework/TabletUI (Noob-Friendly)
[INDEX][WiP] List of APPs & MODs that use XPOSED Module
[MOD][XPOSED][4.0+] XThemeEngine beta5 - Theme engine for any rooted phone
CyanogenMod Theme Chooser
Annex1 said:
CM10.1-THEME_BOOK
Theme book was created by Annex and Ebs512. I've been asked alot of questions from how to get started? what do I need to get started? to What Graphics program do I use? etc. We made a real simple theme guide to help get you started. This is in Layman Terms.. Nothing fancy.
ONLY THING FANCY IS MY FLASH BOOK
YOU MUST HAVE A FLASH PLAYER INSTALLED TO VIEW THIS!!!
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- [GUIDE] HOW TO THEME CM10.1 - Animated Book
[Tool] [Theme Creator] [CM/Avatar] Theme creator tool
[Tool] nhnt11's XML Generator Revived V2+Extended UPDATED!
[DEV/GUIDE]Creating APKs for use with TMobile Theme engine
[GUIDE] T-mobile theme engine for the faint at heart (non-linux users)
[1/30/2013] Mega 4.2.1 BlackBean Theme Template [XXHDPI/XHDPI/HDPI/TVDPI]
-·=»‡«=·-[JB][CM10] Theme Engine Template Updated To V4 [8-7-12][XHDPI/HDPI]-·=»‡«=·-
See a few post below for more...
thnaks
thank you so much
very hepful guide
looking for dis
Thank you so much,
This should be sticky!
Make a noob, into a senior user.
Sent from my Anzu using xda premium
Flashable Clockwork Mod (CWM) zip
ClockworkMod Recovery zips are used for flashing individual files to whole ROMS and can be a life saver if you push a badly edited apk to your Phone that results in a bootloop. There's also a few programs that can assist you with that too, but if all you're doing is replacing a few files all you really need is a template, then it's just a matter of creating the Phones folder setup in the zip which is simply creating folders: system\app - system\media\audio etc then dragging and dropping your files into it. A basic understanding of the updater script is essential, a ROM.zip will more than likely wipe your Phone whereas a Theme.zip may just replace files but it might delete some also.
See below for a CWM.zip Template but first some helpful links...
ERRORS encountered in CWM Recovery
[Tool]easy flasher v4 (ur own update.zip)
[TUT] [for NOOB] editing updater-script for noobs!
[TUTORIAL] Making Flashable ZIPs, EDIFY Script, ZIP Signing & Key Creation
[Utility-Tool][DEVandThemers]CWMflashpack.zipCreatorV1{TheCollective}w/EdifyScripting
This is my Theme_CMW_Template.zip which is set up so you can add your own files to the framework and apps folders in the main system location, but you can easily add other folders to it if you want to add things like fonts, tones or anything else, just remember to add folders within folders if that's where the files you want to include are such as tones, media\audio\alarms for example.
If you navigate to META-INF\com\google\android you will find the updater-script which controls how the zip works and the text you see when you run it in CWM. As this zip is just for basically over writing files you don't need to edit anything except for a few lines...
...this is how I've edited it for my Ice Green ResMods theme...
...so just edit it using Notepad++ to your liking.
When adding files to your zip add them using Normal as the Compression Method...
...and that's pretty much it. Remember to remove the text files I've added otherwise they will be flashed to your folders too.
Deodexing
The first thing I do when installing the latest firmware is Deodex it, mainly because having a deodexed ROM is easier to modify and you'll find a lot of the modifications that are are in the Themes And Apps sections require you to have a deodexed ROM. I use the dsixda's Android Kitchen to deodex and @pankaj88 has written a great guide here - [GUIDE] How to DEODEX stock ODEXED ROM using dsixda's kitchen - so you can do it yourself, or you can give the following tools a try.
philos64 said:
The differences between Odex and Deodex Files...
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space The odexed file structure works well as an optimization tool. Since these .odex files contain preliminary load information about each system app, the OS knows what to expect when it’s booting up, and consequently, loads all these apps faster.
On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applications difficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
For instance, on a non-rooted device you’ll find
system/app/Phone.apk ===> as well as ===> system/app/Phone.odex
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- [GUIDE] - The differences between Odex and Deodex Files
[TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
abcdjdj said:
Hi everyone,
Alokbina and I have created a tool which allows users to very easily deodex apks from a rom. This tool is very useful for Rom developers too. For now only windows is supported but we will try our best to make the same tool for linux too and make the tool as user friendly as possible. And, please don't forget to thank alokbina too.
NOW EVEN ON XDA PORTAL - http://www.xda-developers.com/android/deodex-all-the-things-with-universal-deodexer/
Requirements:-
--->Java installed on your PC
--->system/framework folder from your rom
--->apks from that SAME ROM with the respective .odex file
--->Patience and a calm head (common sense included)
You can watch this video for setting up and using the tool -
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[FIXED][UPDATE - V3][TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
adityaf said:
CARBONITE TOOL
Features
1)Deodex your stock ROM (android 2.x 3.x 4.x)
2)This tool automatically pull your apps from phone to PC
3)One click deodexer,
4)Just click Deodexer_from_phone
5)All apps and framework will be deodexed.
6)Automatically makes .zip file flash from CWM.
BUGS
Sometimes it does not deodex androidpolicy.jar just run script once again!
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- [TOOL]CARBONITE TOOL [Dedeoxder tool][All devices]
And that's pretty much it, the only way you're really going to learn is by reading then putting into practice what you've read and picking stuff up along the way, fortunately this far into the history of Android there are numerous guides for numerous mods and tools to help with a variety of tasks and the following links are going to be a big help...
U.I Modding
Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
[TUTORIAL]How to Theme Your MMS
[How-to] Edit the "About Phone" display
How To Colorize Lock Screen Clock in Jellybean
[TUTORIAL] How to add various framework/Settings mods
[TUTORIAL] Where to find the colors for making a theme
[TUT][JB] HOW TO THEME SystemUI.apk for TOTALLY newbie!
[TUTORIAL][ICS][GB][JB]How to change Android's black background
Text...
Text Color Guide
[GUIDE][REF]Changing System Text Settings
Statusbar...
[MOD][TUT] Merge The WiFi And Signal Icons
[GUIDE][MOD][SYSTEMUI] How to add 0.0K/s meter on statusbar ICS/JB
[TUT] How To Center The Clock On The Statusbar..And Move Other Icons As Well!
[How-To]Removing Battery Percentage, Adding Toggles,Battery Circles to Statusbar
Misc...
Some Extra Theming and Moving the Power Widget Down
[HOWTO] Integrating/Adding applications to the settings menu
[GUIDE] How to get Transparent App Drawer [Launcher2.apk or Trebuchet.apk]
[GUIDE][Mods][All Devices]How to add/ Change Clocks to Analog/ Digital with Seconds
Various Tools...
[TOOL][BETA]Miui Theme Converter/Convert apk Themes!!!
[TOOL][JAVA]"The Rom Fumbler" aka "The Battery Icon Creator"[V29.0]
[TOOL]Boot Animation Factory-Create,Preview and Manage Boot Animations
Useful Links
findicons.com
colorschemer.com
[GUIDE] Tips for themers
Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen
[GUIDE] Want to learn how to theme?
[GUIDE] Smali coding guide for beginners
General Questions about Themes GO HERE!!!!!
[Guide] How to port themes to T-Mobile Theme Chooser
[Collection] ICON SETS | Over *750* different Icon Packs
[TOOL] Remote Theme Injector - theme your favorite paid apk
[TEMPLATE] Icon Packs/Themes for Apex, Nova, Holo, ADW, and more!!
[INFO] Custom framework-res.apk resources.arsc using vendor overlays
If you feel something more should be added to this thread please feel free to suggest it.
Credits & Thanks:
@_calum_
@Diamondback
@ebs512
@Rizal Lovins
@Ticklefish
@wanam
@rovo89
@Annex1
@ebs12
And not forgetting @iBotPeaches and @Brut.all for making it possible with - [UTIL][Feb 02 2013] Apktool v1.5.2 - a tool for reverse engineering apk files
one query
after i decompile the apk,i edit the my xmls in project folder....then what to do next?
EDIT:- I figured it out
abhisheak.bansal said:
one query
after i decompile the apk,i edit the my xmls in project folder....then what to do next?
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Continue editing or recompile and test your changes.
Wow!! It should be sticky. Really usefull guide, it explain so much things... thanks again
Useful Guide, Thanks
soooo happy u came out with this
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
keep up the good work
zainthesnipe said:
soooo happy u came out with this
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
keep up the good work
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Thanks, glad to see it's helping some People, and I will add that yes.
zainthesnipe said:
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
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Done.
Could you make a short guide to show
how to zipalign using dsixda's Android Kitchen
When I select zipalign all...
It says no working folder found...
what does it mean...?
Kajendran said:
When I select zipalign all...
It says no working folder found...
what does it mean...?
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You haven't set up the folder. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5626300&postcount=3
Updated.
Thx For Guide:laugh:
when i try to install the resources i get this error:
Code:
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
i have java installed, what am i doing wrong?
Setup the path for it. See an "adb for noobs" guide for setting the path up.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
XperienceD said:
Setup the path for it. See an "adb for noobs" guide for setting the path up.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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i already did that, maybe i did it wrong, ill check again.
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ok i did it wrong, now i fixed it and it still doesn't work
any ideas?
i just need to sign a zip
OverLo4d said:
any ideas?
i just need to sign a zip
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I'd remove Java then reinstall it, add your path then try again.
DEVELOPMENT STOPPED[Kitchen][10th June] GanGs_KiD Kitchen, one "double click" v5.1 !
I'll stop development for android forever therefore this project will stop here
and I do not allow the development of my Kitchen.
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(This Kitchen is for Samsung Galaxy SII "I9100", only new ICS Samsung ROMs)
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My Vision:
Don't wait for them to "Cook" it for you.....You can do it yourself with only one "double click".
What do you need before start using the Kitchen:
1- You must install the JRE (Java Runtime Environment) or JDK (Java Development Kit), which includes the JRE.
2- Your phone needs to have root.
3- Enable "USB debugging" in Settings at Developer options.
4- Enable the "Flight mode" to ensure there will be no interruption.
5- Connect your phone to the PC, now you can start.
How to use the Kitchen:
1- Download the latest version at the attachment and unzip it.
2- One "double click" on GanGs_KiD_Kitchen.bat.
3- Choose what you want to be performed.
4- For cleaning the script use GanGs_KiD_Kitchen_Cleaner.bat.
Useful information:
- The phone will reboot several times, do not do anything, and wait until the Kitchen shows to you it finished other than that please don't do anything.
- The Kitchen will never exit itself without any action from you, if that happen this means there is an error.
- Try to ignore the phone while the Kitchen works to not cause any issue, better to leave the screen off.
- You can do only deodex in case you have the files on your PC (paste your files to app & framework folders inside GanGs_KiD_Kitchen folder.
- To flash the CWM zip file you need to install the Busybox.
- Mods and Hacks is only for deodexed files.
- In case you want to use Push option you need to disable the Usb Mass Storage if you enabled it.
What can the Kitchen do:
- It can pull the files from the phone.
- It can install Busybox to the phone.
- It can deodex apk & jar files.
- It can push the deodexed files into the phone.
- It can do Mods for you .
- It can do everything above automatically.
- It can create CWM flashable zip files for the original "odex" and the deodexed files.
- It will zip-aligned the APK for you automatically.
Known Issues:
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Attention: Do you have WinXP !!...Click Here
Updates and fixes:
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10th June 2012
v5.1:
- Fixing landscape mode for "Sense Recent App"
- New Mod "Disable Full Battery Notification" added.
- New Mod "Disable Low Battery Notification and Dialog" added.
- New Mod "Sliding Window Effect" added.
- Enhancing of "Decompile Apk Files" and make it also for Odex apk
- Rearrange the Kitchen interface so it will be easy for me to add more Mods
3ed June 2012
v5:
New Mod "Transparent Contact"
New section "Decompile-Compile Tools" gives you the ability of de/compile apk and jar files with Zipalign apk
New design for the kitchen interface with easy access for all options.
Fix a compatibility issue with new "JP" ROMs.
Rewriting of app deodexing method to include all apk with the double deodexing method...Now kitchen is 100% error free deodexing yeah
Rewriting of "Mods and Hacks" code to optimizing the Mod and yeah Mods now is 100% error free.
Merging the Kitchen_Cleaner and include it inside the kitchen
New option "How To Use The Kitchen." did not finish yet
Attentions added to almost all of the options so that no "newbie" will lost now.
Lots of improvements to the core of how the kitchen work...that i did forget to mention here.
13th May 2012
v4.7:
- New option added [Enable/Disable] for En/Dis Mass storage.
- New Mod "Disable The Increasing Ring" added.
- New Mod "Sense Recent App" added.
- Deodex option divided into two options.
- Fix some old bugs.
- re-write the Deodexing method and make it better for ICS ROMs.
- re-write all Mods to be compatible with "almost" all Cooked ROMs.
- Making the kitchen re-deodexing the file again in case of error.
- Small enhancing at pushing method.
7th May 2012
v4.2: Fix of the path space error. Now you can use the kitchen from anywhere
Error detection Increased "almost 100%"
6th May 2012
v4.1: Fix compatibility with "I9100DXLP9"
Remove two PAUSEs at Mods zip-aligned
Fix the ICS lockscreen for "I9100DXLP9"
2nd May 2012
Upgraded
New transformation from a Script to a Kitchen
v4.0: Creating a kitchen .
-----Adding these modifications and Hacks:
-----Mms."unlimited contacts,No Mms convert"
-----Battery Percentage.
-----Clock ICS blue color.
-----CRT-Off Effect.
-----ICS LockScreen.
-----4 Way Rotation also lockscreen included.
-----Transparent Status Bar.
-----SIP/VOIP.
19th April 2012
v3.6: Error detection included the script is 98% error free
Fix "cp: write error: No space left on device" error
Now the script is easy to follow "screen output optimized"
Update "GanGs_KiD_Deodexer_Cleaner.bat" to clean with your choice.
16th April 2012
v3.0: all new features, Pulling files from the phone, installing busybox, pushing the files to the phone, CWM zip files for odex and deodexed, and finally the best feature which is “do it all for you”.
9th April 2012
v2.0: Rewriting of the script and optimize it (before =6.22 MB now =3.05 MB)
Now the script will not messing with your original "app & framework" folders....they are safe now .
5th April 2012
v1.01: Fixing error at FactoryTest.apk
Kitchen tested on "I9100XWLP4", "I9100DXLP7", "I9100ZSLPF", "I9100XWLP7", "I9100XWLP8", "I9100DXLP9", "I9100JPLPC", "I9100XXLPW", "I9100XWLPF" and it worked find.
If you liked my work encourage me by small donation HERE .... and if you will not...please click Thanks button.
Guide:
Using the Kitchen Automatically:
- Connect your phone to the PC.
- Just choose option (1) Let the kitchen do it all for you.
Which will do every thing for you "pull,deodex,hacks,busybox, and push"
Using the Kitchen manually:
Method One:
- Connect your phone to the PC.
- Use option (2) for pulling the files...then choose what you want to do.
Method Two:
- Put app folder from your phone or your ROM to \GanGs_KiD_Kitchen_v4.0\GanGs_KiD_Kitchen\app folder.
- Put framework folder from your phone or your ROM to \GanGs_KiD_Kitchen_v4.0\GanGs_KiD_Kitchen\framework folder.
- Now start using the kitchen.
Choosing Your own Battery Icons:
By default there are 204 battery icons which are ICS original Icons.
You can change these icons by replacing what you want in \GanGs_KiD_Kitchen_v4.0\GanGs_KiD_Kitchen\icons_204_battery folder
{
"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"
}
Transparent Contacts "Phone"
Thanks to these guys for their threads:
el_liberator "Translucent status bar Mod".
shayne77 "Battery Mod".
Darkside Agent "4 way and SIP Mod".
_JKay_ "ICS LockScreen Mod".
BigShix "Sense Recent App".
VAXXi "enable USB mass storage".
nguyenxuanhoa "Transparent Dialer".
Jokesy "landscape for Recent App".
Sboulema "Disable Full Battery Notification"
-:Extra Useful Instruction & Information:-
General Using of Kitchen Categories :
(General Kitchen Tools)======> For Odex ROMs.
(Mods and Hacks Tools)======> For Deodexed Files.
(Decompile-Compile Tools)====> For Deodexed Files also for Odex apk files.
(Enable-Disable Tools)=======> For All Samsung Devices.
Required Files For Kitchen Categories:
|General Kitchen Tools|
The Inputs Folders: GanGs_KiD_Kitchen\app Folder & GanGs_KiD_Kitchen\framework Folder
There are two ways to use this category :
First one: Use the "Pull" option which will copy the files into the "Input" Folders.
Second one: Manually copy your files into the "Input" Folders.
|Mods and Hacks Tools|
The Inputs Folders: Done_app Folder & Done_framework Folder.
There are two ways to use this category :
First one: Coming from Deodex's options which will copy the files into the "Input" Folders.
Second one: Manually copy your files into the "Input" Folders.
Required Files for Each Mod:
(Mms Mod)===================>Mms.apk
(Battery Percentage Mod)==========>SystemUI.apk
(Clock Color Mod)===============>SystemUI.apk
(CRT-Off Effect Mod)=============>framework-res.apk
(ICS LockScreen Mod)============>framework-res.apk & android.policy.jar
(4 Way Rotation Mod)============>framework-res.apk
(Transparent Status Bar Mod)=======>SystemUI.apk
(SIP-VOIP Mod)================>framework-res.apk
(Disable The Increasing Ring Mod)=====>Phone.apk
(Sense Recent App Mod)===========>framework-res.apk & SystemUI.apk
(Transparent Contact Background Mod)==>Contacts.apk
(Disable Full/Low Battery Notification)===>SystemUI.apk
(Sliding Window Effect)============>SystemUI.apk
|Decompile-Compile Tools|
The Inputs Folders: Input_apk_to_decompile Folder & Input_jar_to_decompile Folder.
There is one way to use this category :
First one: Manually copy your files into the "Input" Folders.
Attention: "Zipalign Apk Files" option will work only after using "Compile Apk Files" option.
I might try this sometime. I usually just use dsixda's kitchen, but this might be quicker.
Works perfect. Just tried it out on LPS. Thanks.
I will try this week-end, this take how many time to deodex? thanks.
xethor said:
I might try this sometime. I usually just use dsixda's kitchen, but this might be quicker.
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I hope it will be faster
sileshnair said:
Works perfect. Just tried it out on LPS. Thanks.
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Thank you for testing it
sangosnip69 said:
I will try this week-end, this take how many time to deodex? thanks.
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I did not count it realy but it takes about 20 min's or less
sangosnip69 said:
I will try this week-end, this take how many time to deodex? thanks.
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Took about 15 minutes, but i was in no hurry.
GanGs_KiD said:
This script is only for Samsung Galaxy SII "I9100" .... for now
Hello
This is my first "Script"
Don't wait for them to "deodex" it for you.....now you can do it by yourself with only one "double click"
Download the attachment file and unzip it
Now, open folder "GanGs_Kid_Tools", you will only care about these two folders (app & framework)
Copy the content of your ROM folder "app" into app folder and copy the content of your ROM folder "framework" into framework folder.
Finally, double click on "GanGs_Kid_Deodexer.bat" and wait until the CMD disappeared yah your files deodexed already .
You will find new two folder (Done_app & Done_framework)....Congrats !!
BTW if you don't want to clean and delete the APK&Odex&Jar files by your hand,use "GanGs_Kid_Deodexer_Cleaner.bat" it will clean it for you...master
About the Script:
It is for new ICS ROMs for S2 I9100, it will deodex the "APKs and JARs" files with only one "Double click" also it will zip-align the APK for you automatically.
Know Issue:
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Updates and fixes:
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If you liked my work encourage me by small donationHERE .... Thanks M8
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Excellent work! very happy with the results..
GanGs_KiD said:
Thank you for testing it
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I have a question. What happens if the script fails to deodex an apk? Will it let us know?
Man this is awesome. How hard would it be for you to make this work on GB sammy roms?
Sent from my GT-I9100M using XDA
hello,
this is very good for beginner, it's even better if there is a software that aloud us to modify the Rom, such as removed app or adding app. what I mean here is we just load the Rom in the software, then we just click, click, and click..then done. we have our own custom rom.
thanks....
lonelime said:
hello,
this is very good for beginner, it's even better if there is a software that aloud us to modify the Rom, such as removed app or adding app. what I mean here is we just load the Rom in the software, then we just click, click, and click..then done. we have our own custom rom.
thanks....
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You can use dsixda kitchen for that. Just follow steps and you have your custom rom.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
just quick question. first im going to copy all files in app and framework folder and put it in their respective folders in your deodexer tool, if im going to implement this script, what state should my phone be in? is it in recovery? maybe im just missing some points here. can you clarify these things to me so that i can do this correctly. (actually my phone is GT-I9003, my sister has a GT-I9100, well it is a different phone to mine so i'm in the middle of learning/knowing GT-I9100).
thanks in advance.
sileshnair said:
You can use dsixda kitchen for that. Just follow steps and you have your custom rom.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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thanks for the tips... i will try it later...
erik07 said:
just quick question. first im going to copy all files in app and framework folder and put it in their respective folders in your deodexer tool, if im going to implement this script, what state should my phone be in? is it in recovery? maybe im just missing some points here. can you clarify these things to me so that i can do this correctly. (actually my phone is GT-I9003, my sister has a GT-I9100, well it is a different phone to mine so i'm in the middle of learning/knowing GT-I9100).
thanks in advance.
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I think you may understand this wrong
This isnt for deodexing the files while they are on your phone, or if you have plugged your phone into the pc
You are copying the files FROM your phone TO your pc (via adb - recovery mode, root explorer, rom toolbox - normal booted mode etc) and deodexing there, once done, put back onto the phone
If you have an odexed rom already on your pc, just drop the files from that rom in to the deodexer, deodex and put them back. transfer the rom to your phone and flash
sileshnair said:
I have a question. What happens if the script fails to deodex an apk? Will it let us know?
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For now...nothing will happen, the apk simply will not work on your S II
but I am trying now to make the script telling you exactly which files did not make it and will be excluded into seperate folder .
koodiifin said:
Man this is awesome. How hard would it be for you to make this work on GB sammy roms?
Sent from my GT-I9100M using XDA
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Thanks m8, in fact there is already one for GB "xUltimate" and I were using it but with ICS Rom's it did not work, so i decided to make my own deodexer.
v1.01 now avaliable....it has some fixes
v2.00 is now avaliable.....better
I have the feeling that there are lots of downloads but few thanks and zero encouraging
By this way I think I will keep my upcoming tools for myself.
Thanks.
This would be my second public-released xposed module...
(A duplicate thread is also posted in the Android Themes Section, so user who are only interested in themes can also see this)
I did not expect that my WisdomSky Xploit would be a big hit.
I'm just an Amateur developer who just started delving into android development 3months ago and I didn't expect that much appreciation from my work... XD
But all of these would not be made possible if not because of sir @rovo89 and sir @Tungstwenty and their Xposed Framework, right? That's why I thank them a lot...
REQUIREMENTS
Xposed framework must be pre-installed before installing this.
What does the ResXploit do?
ResXploit has two parts:
the Removable part, terminal
and the main star, engine
The terminal is where you enter the commands(I'll discuss it later). These commands will then be interpreted by the engine and then passed to Xposed framework...
Flow:
TERMINAL >> ENGINE >> XPOSED FRAMEWORK
I have provided a variety of modules:
ResXploit (Terminal + Engine) (RECOMMENDED FOR NEWBIES)
ResXploit Terminal (Terminal Only)(DEPRECATED)
ResXploit Engine (Engine Only)
You might be wondering why I made one which has both terminal and engine... and other two which are separated...
ROM Chefs, Themers and some others would understand directly why...
All the commands are interpreted by the Engine right? so that would mean that once you have entered all the desired commands, the terminal will now end up as useless... so you will just delete so no one can touch the engine...
If you are a ROM Chef or a themer, you can theme all the apps you need to theme using ResXploit and then remove the terminal, so end-user interaction of the engine is prevented after you have released your ROMs to the world.
FOR NEWBIES!
I recommend you to use the ResXploit (Terminal + Engine)...
It is very smart..
I included 99% accurate error-checking system,
line numbering system,
and also Xposed module prioritization(which is first implemented on ResXploit for better module performance).
COMMANDS
We have four basic commands in the ResXploit, the apk, drawable, string, and boolean.
apk - A prerequisite command. This command is very vital whenever you using the ResXploit. This will define the target application by using the package name of the target application. You need to include this before you enter any command or else your command will not know which application is targeted and end up in lost island.
Code:
[B]format[/B]: [I]apk <package name>[/I]
[B]example[/B]: apk com.android.systemui
drawable(also drw) - The most often used command. The command which will change icons/images (png drawables) of an application. You can either overlay the existing image with your favorite color or completely replaced it with a .png image from your sdcard.
Code:
[B]format1[/B]: [I]drawable <target application's drawable name> <image path, no need to include /sdcard> <transparency, 0 to 255>[/I]
[B]example1[/B]: drawable status_bar_background bg.png 255
[B]format2[/B]: [I]drawable <target application's drawable name> <HEX RGB color code> <transparency, 0 to 255>[/I]
[B]example2[/B]: drawable status_bar_background #fff00ff 255
string(also str) - This command will change string(text) values of the application. The predefined string values are usually located in res/values/strings.xml of an application, but I guess they are not visible when you view the contents of an application using Archive managers like RootExplorer. But there is a way to identify them. I will include it later.
Code:
[B]format[/B]: [I]string <target application's string value holder name> <replacement string>[/I]
[B]example[/B]: string app_name My App
boolean(also bln) - This command will change boolean values of the application. The predefined boolean values are usually located in res/values/bools.xml of an application, but I guess they are not visible when you view the contents of an application using Archive managers like RootExplorer as well.
Code:
[B]format[/B]: [I]boolean <target application's boolean value holder name> <replacement boolean value, either [B]true[/B] or [B]false[/B] only>[/I]
[B]example[/B]: boolean allowNumberNotifications true
Some simple examples screenshots:
drawable and string commands in action
{
"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"
}
ResXploit UI screenshots:
If you find my ResXploit module interesting,
Please hit THANKS!!! XD:angel:
UPDATES & CHANGELOGS:
ResXploit Engine 1.0.8 - added support to framework-res(android).(latest)
ResXploit 1.0.8 - updated engine(1.0.8).(latest)
NOTICE: ResXploit is now an abandonware.
My flash drive where I stored the sources of my android projects was corrupted unexpectedly.
And also, my phone was broken. I have no device to use to re-write everything from scratch... Sorry...
Tutorial and samples
System Apps Package Names:
SystemUI - com.android.systemui
Settings - com.android.settings
Mms - com.android.mms
Contacts - com.android.contacts
Launcher - com.android.launcher
Gallery - com.android.gallery3d
File Explorer - com.android.qrdfileexplorer
Framework-res - android
Tip: If you want to find the package name of a specific application(not on the list), you can open Root Explorer(download it from googleplay) and then browse the apk you want to check, open it and choose "view". You can find AndroidMaifest.xml file inside. Open it then find the package="xxxxxxxxxxx". The words or group of words inside the quotations separated by a period is the package name of that application.
Note: ResXploit is far safer(in terms of error awareness) to use than the ResXploit terminal. If possible, only use ResXploit. In the simple tutorials below, please expect that I'm referring to ResXploit only.
Changing Statusbar background color
let's say color red...
Code:
#!/
apk com.android.systemui
drawable status_bar_background #ff0000 255
Changing Notifications Panel background color into transparent
Code:
#!/
apk com.android.systemui
drawable notification_panel_bg #000000 0
Changing Notifications Panel background with an image from sdcard
let's say that the png image is located in /sdcard/my_img.png
Code:
#!/
apk com.android.systemui
drawable notification_panel_bg my_img.png 255
You might be wondering where i'd get the target application's drawable filename?
Actually, you can just open the root explorer and view the files inside the apk of the target application. under the /res directory(folder), you can find a variety of subdirectories prefixed with [drawable, like drawable-hdpi,drawable-mdpi and so on... Basically, all images inside those folders are under the scope of drawable command in Resxploit. And if you want to target a certain image in the drawable folders, you just need to get the file name without the .png or .9.png. That's it!
Adding "comments"...
Comments in programming are human-readable additional information. If you want to put notes somewhere in your script, you can put "#" before your statement. When the terminal find a "#" before a statement, the terminal will ignore it and skip it. However if you will enter a non-command information and is not started withcl a "#", the terminal will ofcourse read it as command and then throws an error message.
Code:
#!/
# my comment. my comment. my comment
apk com.android.systemui
drawable status_bar_background #ff0000 255
# the terminal will skip the command below
# because it started with a "#"
#drawable oh_no #ff00ff 255
Defining working directory path of your images
If you want to start theming and you already have the images you want to use stored inside a single folder, then you can tell the terminal where these images are located so you don't need to enter the path redundantly.
You can define it on the very first line of ResXploit, after the "#!/" you can add the folder name or path to the folder.
let's say we have our images put in a folder in sdcard named my_images or /sdcard/my_images, then you can define it like this.
Code:
#!/my_images
#we can start theming now
drawable hello some_image.png 255
drawable world next_image.png 255
great work dude...noypi are very smart of course,,
Very interesting. I've been interested in theming for a while now but haven't gotten my feet wet. I'll be waiting for your tutorials. Great work mate!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Nice! I love to see Pinoys In-Action with the XDA community!
Will wait for the tutorial of yours repa!
@greedisgood99999 Please stop that bad-habit of quoting... It's quite irritating tropa...
Wait for the tutorial
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro
So ... a scriptable general purpose module. This is a phenomenal idea. OK still requires digging into the apk but a whole lot easier than building a new module from scratch.
Mission: Get rid of Armv7 calls the FC apps on my old clunker (also need help buying a new phone--if I had it, would have reserved the edge already!). Google Now first tries to init the "off line" voice recognition engine. Minimum, want to simply disable this call. I use overlays to prevent other such calls. Maximal, to replace with the old "on line" voice recognition engine.
Capability in this yet?
Among the booleans?
what say you
Dovidhalevi said:
So ... a scriptable general purpose module. This is a phenomenal idea. OK still requires digging into the apk but a whole lot easier than building a new module from scratch.
Mission: Get rid of Armv7 calls the FC apps on my old clunker (also need help buying a new phone--if I had it, would have reserved the edge already!). Google Now first tries to init the "off line" voice recognition engine. Minimum, want to simply disable this call. I use overlays to prevent other such calls. Maximal, to replace with the old "on line" voice recognition engine.
Capability in this yet?
Among the booleans?
what say you
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i don'think so... because ResXploit's scope is only the res or resource directory of the apk structure...
if a boolean value is defined in the res/values/bools.xml that will actually toggle controls then it would be great... but i think, in your case it is deeply hard-coded to work like that...
Framework.res?
Can you theme the framework.res using this?
package name is only 'android' no com. or anything..
EDIT: Tried and it seems to go through ok, but nothing seems to change. Rebooted several times, changed an image in my keyboard, checked it was ticked in Xposed framework, setup a folder in my internal storage, checked superuser granted access, pressed high priority in settings. Don't know
Here's a debug log (uploading tomorrow, pc occupied)
Will this work for non system apps? The unlock button on the PowerAmp lock screen drives me insane because it's the only thing I can't change and I absolutely hate green.
Metallijim said:
Can you theme the framework.res using this?
package name is only 'android' no com. or anything..
EDIT: Tried and it seems to go through ok, but nothing seems to change. Rebooted several times, changed an image in my keyboard, checked it was ticked in Xposed framework, setup a folder in my internal storage, checked superuser granted access, pressed high priority in settings. Don't know
Here's a debug log (uploading tomorrow, pc occupied)
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I'm so sorry for that...
in exposed, framework-res(android) uses different method...
so i forgot to implement it fo support the framework-res...
thanks for your feed back. I'll add it up and upload it later...
Rokonacdc said:
Will this work for non system apps? The unlock button on the PowerAmp lock screen drives me insane because it's the only thing I can't change and I absolutely hate green.
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Ofcourse! it will work with non-system apps too... XD
This looks very promising, thank you for your work!!
here's a Debug
Here's my Debug log
Xperia Z 4.2.2, Images in internal storage, Xposed priority set low, all other xposed modules that I have installed disabled
Metallijim said:
Here's my Debug log
Xperia Z 4.2.2, Images in internal storage, Xposed priority set low, all other xposed modules that I have installed disabled
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sir l've already added support for framework-res, please check the changelogs for the download link...
Interesting, sounds like a concept similar to Ninjamorph.
A couple of quick questions:
Is this able to apply folders or just single png's?
Also do you need extract png's from apks in order to apply or does it extract and apply automatically?
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dully79 said:
Interesting, sounds like a concept similar to Ninjamorph.
A couple of quick questions:
Is this able to apply folders or just single png's?
Also do you need extract png's from apks in order to apply or does it extract and apply automatically?
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Unlike ninja morph, in resxploit, there is no permanent replacing of resources happened... which means you can deactivate, share, edit easily anytime....
Q: Is this able to apply folders or just single png's?
A: only single pngs... 1 drawable command = 1 png... but there is no limitation on how how many commands you can add
Q: Also do you need extract png's from apks in order to apply or does it extract and apply automatically?
A: As what I've added on the title, "No decompiling APKs"... it means, no decompiling or extracting is involved in the process as what Xposed Framework aimed. You just need to put the image to replace inside your sdcard and just add a command to tell the engine "to replace that with this"... there is no permanent replacing of resources happened here... the image is just move into the /data partition and will be just overlapped to the target resource so there will be an impression of replacing of resources
I didnt mean does it decompile/extract full apks. I meant can you pull an resource/image out of the apk to apply.
I know it overlays instead of permanently overwriting the original resource, similar to Icon themer and XTheme engine.
Ninjamorph/ Metamorph unzips apks into folders so you can navigate through them and choose what you want to apply.
Example:
Choose target resource/image to change.
Choose apk to pull resource/image from.
Navigate and choose resource/image (extract if applicable) to apply.
This would be good if it also done the same. Although you could just unzip with an on board app like Zarchiver.
Basically it would make it a new and improved Ninjamorph/ Metamorph (dont tell Stericson i said that)
No offense, but looking at it from newbies point of view, it seems like a bit of a drawn out process if you were wanting to change numerous items.
I know it's early days and I'm sure this would be greatly improved with a GUI, if you decide to add one.
Personally speaking, i think this has massive potential and could be something very special. I applaud you, i wish i had your talent.#
Thanks.
I tried clicking on the changelog link, it gave an error "Invalid Attachment specified. This can happen for a variety of reasons-- most likely because the thread or post you are trying to view has been moved or deleted. Please return to the forum home and browse for another similiar post."
Not sure if its the file attached to the post that is the updated one or if the actual update got deleted. Please help me here
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I tried clicking on the changelog link, it gave an error "Invalid Attachment specified. This can happen for a variety of reasons-- most likely because the thread or post you are trying to view has been moved or deleted. Please return to the forum home and browse for another similiar post."
Not sure if its the file attached to the post that is the updated one or if the actual update got deleted. Please help me here
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Oh sorry for that.. ill just upload it to a third party site and add the link...
thnx for reminding...
dully79 said:
I didnt mean does it decompile/extract full apks. I meant can you pull an resource/image out of the apk to apply.
I know it overlays instead of permanently overwriting the original resource, similar to Icon themer and XTheme engine.
Ninjamorph/ Metamorph unzips apks into folders so you can navigate through them and choose what you want to apply.
Example:
Choose target resource/image to change.
Choose apk to pull resource/image from.
Navigate and choose resource/image (extract if applicable) to apply.
This would be good if it also done the same. Although you could just unzip with an on board app like Zarchiver.
Basically it would make it a new and improved Ninjamorph/ Metamorph (dont tell Stericson i said that)
No offense, but looking at it from newbies point of view, it seems like a bit of a drawn out process if you were wanting to change numerous items.
I know it's early days and I'm sure this would be greatly improved with a GUI, if you decide to add one.
Personally speaking, i think this has massive potential and could be something very special. I applaud you, i wish i had your talent.#
Thanks.
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thanks for the appreciation and to your suggestions...someone did suggest to me to add GUI...
I'm still a newbie in terms of androld... there's so much to learn first before I can fully implement whats on my mind...
My phone is also not that good for development... its so slow... XD
but if everything turns out good... then maybe I should reconsider...XD
WisdomSky said:
Oh sorry for that.. ill just upload it to a third party site and add the link...
thnx for reminding...
thanks for the appreciation and to your suggestions...someone did suggest to me to add GUI...
I'm still a newbie in terms of androld... there's so much to learn first before I can fully implement whats on my mind...
My phone is also not that good for development... its so slow... XD
but if everything turns out good... then maybe I should reconsider...XD
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Which phone do you use?