Customize Lockscreen - Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I know how to change the wallpaper on the lockscreen but I was wondering if it's possible to remove the grey band displaying the operator and the time. It really doesn't match my wallpaper I've searched for this but I can't find any solution.

Drizzys rom has the type of lockscreen you are after. Drop him a PM and see if he can help.

It would be great if Drizzy could provide the way that the lockscreen can be customized so we can all know, instead of PMing each other.

Thanks ritdaw. I'll give it a look.

ill second that, this would be really really interesting!!

ZenorGR said:
It would be great if Drizzy could provide the way that the lockscreen can be customized so we can all know, instead of PMing each other.
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Sorry I only said PM because I'm sure Drizzy doesn't get a chance to read all of the posts on here, Heck I try, but it takes a lot of time!
Perhaps once spamianspoon has some answers he can share with the rest of us.

You need to get one a ressource apk from your phone (/system/app/htc-ressources.apk or something like that), extract it (renaming it to .zip will do magic ), mod the ressource you need to, zip it and upload it back to your phone after renaming it to .apk .
Of course, you need to be root, and you must do a backup (nandroid is perfect for that) since it can make your current system unbootable

Thanks Dream team. I'll give it a try. Bit busy right now, so it'll be a few days. Have you done this yourself?
Cheers.

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You need to get one a ressource apk from your phone (/system/app/htc-ressources.apk or something like that), extract it (renaming it to .zip will do magic ), mod the ressource you need to, zip it and upload it back to your phone after renaming it to .apk .
Of course, you need to be root, and you must do a backup (nandroid is perfect for that) since it can make your current system unbootable
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cant find that file in the path you posted.. are you sure name and path of the file are correct?

look here:
/system/framework/com.htc.resources.apk
i edited the file as described by dream_team. it works perfectly

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[Q] Signing Help ..

Hey all, Well i know we could not wait for a Honeycomb theme, i know i cannot, but heres my conundrum.
I have made a honeycomb keyboard, but cannot get it to install for the life of me, ive used the testkeys, shared, platform, etc (all using Signapktic from Stericson. Does anyone have any clue as to why it will not install?
A few questions that i know you might ask, answered ...
No, there is no other keyboard, other than swype, and samsung keypad..
I made it off of the GB keyboard...
Yes, I have made many of themes, many of changes to Frameworks, and have had sucess installing, and running my custom roms....
My question basically is this, IF POSSIBLE, CAN ANYONE SIGN THE FILES I HAVE TO MAKE THIS WORK? PM ME AND I SHALL SEND THE FILES. CREDIT WILL BE GIVIN, I AM ON THE OTHER HAND GOING TO NEED SOME SORT OF PROOF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING, I WORKED REAL HARD ON THIS, SO FOR RIGHT NOW ITS PRIVATE, HENSE THE PM.
THANKS AGAIN IN ADVANCE. REMEMBER .. LETS GET THIS HONEYTCOMB GOING
I know that most of the keyboards dont work simply by installing but rather need to be pushed to the data\app or data\app_s folder depending on which rom you are running. You can accomplish this using adb or using a file explorer like RootExplorer.
Thanks
Thank you man, this helps a whole lot. Now do i need to re-sign each apk inside the rom folder? or can i just re-sign the .zip?
georgegreco86 said:
Thank you man, this helps a whole lot. Now do i need to re-sign each apk inside the rom folder? or can i just re-sign the .zip?
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I'm not sure what .zip you're refering to other than a CWM recovery flashable .zip for you keyboard. If this is what you mean, then use the same signiture (key) you'd find in any of the flashable .zips on the forums. In other words, just copy over the META-INF folder from some other .zip to yours. Of course, you'll want to make sure the update-script in this folder is pointing at the proper directories for installation.
For your apk, you should only need to sign it if you changed the AndroidManifest.xml. Otherwise, just keep the META-INF folder from them original apk.

[THEME] CherryBlur v2.0 for GingerBlur v4 pROM (4.1.83)

First and foremost, before installing this ZIP through Tenfar's recovery, you MUST have GingerBlur v4 already installed!
GingerBlur files/instructions can be found HERE!
* Please DO NOT ask for assistance with rooting or installing GingerBlur in this thread, follow the link above and ask there!
**THIS HAS ONLY BEEN TESTED BY ME (ON MY OWN HANDSET) USING GINGERBLUR v4 (4.1.83 based)**
This theme is a compilation of graphics both original by me and from MANY other themes including:
Watermark'd
ShadowFrost
URBaN
ProDX Red
Criskelo ROM for I9000
I DO NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS! If you like my work please follow the hyperlinks for the original sources and donate there!
* Special thanks to DesignGears and kennethpenn for providing me assistance in editing some of the system files!
THEME FILES DOWNLOAD
*MultiUpload Link this time, 4shared has been flakey lately
Reserved (10char)
[EDIT] Running this with GingerBlur 4.5 - working great with NO issues..
Nice work man!! This looks great!!
Thanks! I JUST finished updating the OP with install instructions and I also attached a RAR file with the dock/icons to use if you wanted to make LauncherPro look just like it does in the screenshots.
Also, while I like red and/or blue themes, my wife likes purple so I'll probably be working on a GrapeBlur theme next.
If anyone tries pushing these files to a release other than 4.1.57 (such as Adeo or Gingerblur based on 4.1.52) I would be interested to know the results!
Looks great sir, thanks for the work.
Looks great man, thanks for putting this together. One question though, is it posible to make a blue theme as I love blue!
Thanks for great work! One question though, any errors during the deodexing process?
shady_lanem said:
Thanks for great work! One question though, any errors during the deodexing process?
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I had one error, I think it was on PhotoEditor.apk and PhotoEditor.odex. I've seen or used a built-in photo editor so I just removed those then restarted the deodex process for apps and it completed successfully.
just tried deodexing and yes, getting the same errors from the two apks as well. Ok thanks for the heads up will try again
Successfully applied the theme!
Found 1 bug. The clock in notification bar is black in mine instead of white. Any idea why?
This might be a nobrainer but, if I change the icon files inside the apk and then push it to my phone will it still work? In this way will I be able to make my own 4.1.57 themes?
hey.. i am sorry to ask this how am i suppose to install the grapeblur and the launcherpro.. i have no idea .. i am soo sorry to ask such a dum question.. but this is my first time with an android
okay I may be kinda slow how do I make use of the launcherpro files?
hey how would you install cherryblur in the first place.. i have my phone deodexed and all but having trouble knowing how to install cherryblur...
Beautiful theme and I love battery icon... what clock app are you using?
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You added a few icons to the /drawable-hdpi directory. Do you actually use them via the xml files, or are they just remains of whatever framework-res.apk you used?
txtsd said:
This might be a nobrainer but, if I change the icon files inside the apk and then push it to my phone will it still work? In this way will I be able to make my own 4.1.57 themes?
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yes
just get framework-res.apk, back it up, open it with winrar.
drag and drop the files, of the same name, that you would like to replace into the open winrar window. choose normal and 'add and replace', then close the window to save. replace the one in system/framework with your modified version.
Be sure to set the priviledges correctly after you copy into system/framework.
They should match the original, full read and user write.
Thats how I made this.
Edit: Every time I replace the framework-res.apk I lose my google, twitter, and facebook accounts. Anyone know why, all I'm doing is replacing images.
Nottach said:
yes
just get framework-res.apk, back it up, open it with winrar.
drag and drop the files, of the same name, that you would like to replace into the open winrar window. choose normal and 'add and replace', then close the window to save. replace the one in system/framework with your modified version.
Be sure to set the priviledges correctly after you copy into system/framework.
They should match the original, full read and user write.
Thats how I made this.
Edit: Every time I replace the framework-res.apk I lose my google, twitter, and facebook accounts. Anyone know why, all I'm doing is replacing images.
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oh nice!
Yea I did the same. Just used 7zip instead of crappy winrar. Didn't check for permissions though, I'll do that tomorrow.
txtsd said:
You added a few icons to the /drawable-hdpi directory. Do you actually use them via the xml files, or are they just remains of whatever framework-res.apk you used?
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Correct, just remains. Possibly for future use as well
DKRussell said:
Beautiful theme and I love battery icon... what clock app are you using?
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That is Beautiful Widgets in the Android Market. I forgot the name of the actual skin I'm using with it though, I'll reply to your PM later this morning.
anirudh15891 said:
hey how would you install cherryblur in the first place.. i have my phone deodexed and all but having trouble knowing how to install cherryblur...
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The instructions are on the first page, but you need to be at least somewhat familiar with adb.
blaque72 said:
okay I may be kinda slow how do I make use of the launcherpro files?
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When you long press on any of the icons in the dockbar of LauncherPro you should see an option to change the icon. You need to have the icons/dock I attached saved to your sdcard ahead of time so you can choose "custom" for the icon and select the graphic you want to use.
For the dock you go to Menu -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Dock Background
* Pretty sure that's correct, but my phone is in on the charger in my bedroom where my wife is sleeping so I don't want to accidentally wake her up.

noob who wants to learn

I want to learn how to theme. I've read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
I Think i understand the process of editing images, I'm not a noob when it comes to photoshop, but i get a little frustrated when it comes to the topic of signing. I have a windows vista system, and section two of this https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en states that signing in vista causes bootloops unless you take other steps. The directions for XP seem so straight forward, is there a way to sign without all the hassle that vista seems to cause?
I've been told that if you use another theme for a base, resigning is not needed. I'm a noob at this also, really wanting to learn.
thenaut said:
I want to learn how to theme. I've read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
I Think i understand the process of editing images, I'm not a noob when it comes to photoshop, but i get a little frustrated when it comes to the topic of signing. I have a windows vista system, and section two of this https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en states that signing in vista causes bootloops unless you take other steps. The directions for XP seem so straight forward, is there a way to sign without all the hassle that vista seems to cause?
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When it comes to basic themeing, you don't need to sign anything....its a matter of extracting and re-zipping the apk without signing it so it keeps its original signature...then you would add all your themed apks in a CWM flashable zip(that isn't signed either).....use APK Manager....it works wonders for theme devs
Mr. Apocalypse said:
When it comes to basic themeing, you don't need to sign anything....its a matter of extracting and re-zipping the apk without signing it so it keeps its original signature...then you would add all your themed apks in a CWM flashable zip(that isn't signed either).....use APK Manager....it works wonders for theme devs
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Thanks man,
If i'm understanding you correctly you are basically saying that if i take from an existing theme i don't have to sign. but i create my own theme based off of a rom i need to sign it?
EDIT: nevermind, i mixed both responses up and with my question. i'm a little off today
thenaut said:
Thanks man,
If i'm understanding you correctly you are basically saying that if i take from an existing theme i don't have to sign. but i create my own theme based off of a rom i need to sign it?
EDIT: nevermind, i mixed both responses up and with my question. i'm a little off today
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Ok...let me try to clarify this...if you're new to theme developing, get "signing" out of your head
You would only need to sign an apk if it was being installed...
When you theme, nothing is being "installed", all of the original apks that are in your /system/ directory are replaced with your themed ones while flashing....
YOU NEVER SIGN AN APK THAT IS BEING SENT TO /system/ DIRECTORY
In reality, no themed apks are signed, because they are sent to the /system/ directory....its just a matter of extracting the stock apk, make your mods, and re-zip. As a said above, if you use Apk Manager, this will be a breeze
Mr. Apocalypse said:
Ok...let me try to clarify this...if you're new to theme developing, get "signing" out of your head
You would only need to sign an apk if it was being installed...
When you theme, nothing is being "installed", all of the original apks that are in your /system/ directory are replaced with your themed ones while flashing....
YOU NEVER SIGN AN APK THAT IS BEING SENT TO /system/ DIRECTORY
In reality, no themed apks are signed, because they are sent to the /system/ directory....its just a matter of extracting the stock apk, make your mods, and re-zip. As a said above, if you use Apk Manager, this will be a breeze
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Thanks, You've helped a lot. can't wait to start. I have to go to work though, so tomorrow, hopefully.
thenaut said:
Thanks, You've helped a lot. can't wait to start. I have to go to work though, so tomorrow, hopefully.
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If you have any other questions, PM me....i'm always willing to help someone who is willing to learn.
What I do when i want to change something... example I made my own lock screen.
If it was already explained how to do this... im sorry for wasting your and mine time... I only have about 5 minutes so I cant read everything before i post this... but this is what i do when i want to edit the theme.
I put the rom on my computer and extract it... locate the files I need to edit, (they are alwas going to be in the res folder of an extracted .apk and then in a drawable folder.) I take the files i want and I edit them. put them back on my phone... copy the framework-res.apk from systems>framework>framework-res.apk and then put it in a folder i created on my sdcard.
Using Astro File Manager I select my edited files and copy them.... then click on framework-res.apk and select browse and past my edited files into the framework-res.apk then using root explorer I then copy my edited framework-res.apk and paste it back in system>framework>framework-res.apk

[REQ] Fonts...

I have a couple of font conversion requests...if anyone would be so kind as to create apk's for them I'd be ever so grateful. Thanks in advance! Here they are:
im curious as to how to make fonts for android. ive seen some that come as an apk file (using fontimizer), or downloading ttf font files and simply replacing the default ones. i like the ttf method, but would like to be able to add ttf fonts while keeping the originals installed. if this can only be done with apk files, how do i convert ttf or other fonts to apk?
Questions for both of you.
What device are you using?
Are you rooted?
Does the font have to be an apk for use with fontomizor?
The reason I ask is that rooted devices are more volatile. And if you use a recovery such as clockwork, fonts can be flashed with .zip files rather than apk files. I know this because I change fonts all the time. And because I make the flashable fonts as well. Flashing a zip might not be as quick, but it is definitely more painless.
Please reply or pm me so I can help you out better.
Follow this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745345
That also works lol. Just seems like a lot of effort to get a new font to me. I'm all about efficiency lol
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bdgiese90 said:
Questions for both of you.
What device are you using?
Are you rooted?
Does the font have to be an apk for use with fontomizor?
The reason I ask is that rooted devices are more volatile. And if you use a recovery such as clockwork, fonts can be flashed with .zip files rather than apk files. I know this because I change fonts all the time. And because I make the flashable fonts as well. Flashing a zip might not be as quick, but it is definitely more painless.
Please reply or pm me so I can help you out better.
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To answer your questions...
Obviously, I'm on a Vibrant, hence the posting in the Vibrant forum.
I'm not rooted & have NO DESIRE to root my phone. I'm not one of those people who buy a phone & try to make it "better" or an entirely different phone by doing all these things to it. If you're not going to be happy with the phone the way it is, why get it in the first place? smh.
I don't understand a damn thing about converting fonts...that's why I request conversions. I tried doing it myself several times, using the guide Alex linked to & I couldn't do it, so I gave up. Luckily for me, & others out there, there are some people on this forum, like Alex =), that were able to pick up the conversion process & fulfill requests when they have time.

[Q] v1.4.3 and Framework_res.apk

I know that I ask a lot of questions, some of them just a bit bonehead. I really appreciate everyones help here.
So, I finally for 1.4.3 running, rooted it, restored my backup from titanium backup. I have noticed, however, that when Installed my custom resources like SystemUI.apk and framework_res.apk there are a few little bugs here and there in the text it displays...
For instance, when you hit the menu button and it displays the block of buttons for some apps (like ADW / ADW EX and Titanium Backup) the arrow that used to say "More" now says "Allows the Application to set an alarm in an" and then it trails off. Obviously this is a mistake, probably they changed some reference between files in the framework folder. Additionally, the "Set as Default" now displays a bunch of %'s and letters as if, again, some reference is bad.
I like running the current software, these are minor issues. I'm sure they can be fixed, just not sure how. I was kind of stupid and didn't make a backup of my original framework_res.apk and SystemUI.apk files from the Nook after I updated but before I replaced them. Stupid of me, I know. I assumed from the file dates that nothing was changed. So, I can't really go back to the originals until I get it sorted out.
Anyone have any suggestions? If perhaps someone who has updated to 1.4.3 could send me those two files so I could make the mods myself on the new APK files? I'm almost positive it is framework_res.apk that is the culprit.
Does anyone have framework_res.apk from v1.4.3?
titanshadow said:
Does anyone have framework_res.apk from v1.4.3?
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You can just get the full 1.4.3 update zip from B&N yourself, unpack the zip, and it's all there: http://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nooktablet/1.4.3/nZU6wA3e3CCckqXRQI6gqoT0ZKAA8MujlFdXFU08/nooktablet_1_4_3_update.zip
(I found that by looking here first: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Software-Updates-NOOK-Tablet/379003187/)
lack_android said:
You can just get the full 1.4.3 update zip from B&N yourself, unpack the zip, and it's all there: http://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/n...0ZKAA8MujlFdXFU08/nooktablet_1_4_3_update.zip
(I found that by looking here first: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Software-Updates-NOOK-Tablet/379003187/)
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To my knowledge you can't just unpack them anymore, I tried and I just got a large archive file that I didn't have anything to decompress. Do you know what program to use to unpack the archive inside the zip?
titanshadow said:
To my knowledge you can't just unpack them anymore, I tried and I just got a large archive file that I didn't have anything to decompress. Do you know what program to use to unpack the archive inside the zip?
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I believe it is '7zip' to the rescue.
Finally got it... Now trying to figure out how to modify it, the contents are a lot different...

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