Hello,
I was trying to make the app drawer transparent, tried editing the apk from /data/app/com.helixproject.launcher.apk
I assumed \res\drawable\pattern_carbon_fiber_dark.png is the BG for the app drawer, tried to make it semi transparent and then pushed it to the apk in /data/app.
IT DIDN'T WORK!
Helix Launcher doesn't work anymore, I had to restore it using titanium.
I also tried editing the installer apk, signed the app using signapk, then used adb install. and I got:
file 'helixlauncheredited.apk' does not contain AndroidManifest.xml
Do you have any other way to make the app drawer transparent? I really love the Helix Launcher and doesn't want to use other homescreens, I just wanted to make the app drawer transparent ^_^
Any help is appreciated. Thanks very much!!
(HelixLauncherDONUT_1.2 is the one I'm using)
Try this.... You have to resign it with Auto-sign(If you search you can find on XDA).
Thanks for trying sir, I installed and it...
doesn't work... sorry. The app drawer ended up looking like gibberish with all the apps multiplying and overlapping everywhere. Have you any idea why this happened? Maybe setting the png to just semitransparent can do the trick?
Problem is if you open the drawer you see a black background with apps but under this is your homescreen. So if drawerbackground is transparent you see both.
Why you would have a transparent backgraund? The black one looks good.
Sorry for my english.
sascha6982 said:
Problem is if you open the drawer you see a black background with apps but under this is your homescreen. So if drawerbackground is transparent you see both.
Why you would have a transparent backgraund? The black one looks good.
Sorry for my english.
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Hmm. now that you've said it, I realized that you can't just change the .png to transparent. I just want the app drawer's BG to be the same as the wallpaper's. Black is not really my color lol. I prefer grey, mint green or brown...
BTW, can you please tell me how you edited the apk to make the app drawer transparent? From the files you've edited to signing the app? I think it would be useful in modifying other apps...
ok for example helix with transparent background.
you need auto-sign from this forum(cant post links as newbie) . winrar and an picture editor like photo shop.
1. unpack the helix.apk with winrar in a folder like /helix on your desktop.
2. go to folder /helix/res/drawable and change or edit every png you like
3. delete folder META-INF and pack the rest into zip
4. move the helix.zip to auto-sign folder and rename into Update.zip
5. double tab on Sign.bat. Now you have update_signed.zip
6. rename update_sign.zip to helix.apk and install on your phone.
hope you understand, my english is not the best.
good luck
sascha6982 said:
ok for example helix with transparent background.
you need auto-sign from this forum(cant post links as newbie) . winrar and an picture editor like photo shop.
1. unpack the helix.apk with winrar in a folder like /helix on your desktop.
2. go to folder /helix/res/drawable and change or edit every png you like
3. delete folder META-INF and pack the rest into zip
4. move the helix.zip to auto-sign folder and rename into Update.zip
5. double tab on Sign.bat. Now you have update_signed.zip
6. rename update_sign.zip to helix.apk and install on your phone.
hope you understand, my english is not the best.
good luck
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Thanks a lot sir! I have no trouble understanding your English. I will try this out on my downtime...
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Hello, maybe this is the wrong thread but i seem to not be getting any help over at Q&A's... I'm porting a theme from the captivate forums and for some reason my dropdown notifications have a transparent background and the text is black as well for any popup window like when you long press the homescreen to get widgets, and wallpaper chooser, so i think i need to modify either the framework-res.apk or the twframework-res.apk but don't kno exactly what file to modify to either get the text to white or get a background on those things... if anyone would advice me i'd appreciate it... thanks
Also if anyone could guide me into modifying the services.jar to change the clock color i would also appreciate it...
THIS IS THE LINK TO WHAT IM WORKING ON
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Hello, maybe this is the wrong thread but i seem to not be getting any help over at Q&A's... I'm porting a theme from the captivate forums and for some reason my dropdown notifications have a transparent background and the text is black as well for any popup window like when you long press the homescreen to get widgets, and wallpaper chooser, so i think i need to modify either the framework-res.apk or the twframework-res.apk but don't kno exactly what file to modify to either get the text to white or get a background on those things... if anyone would advice me i'd appreciate it... thanks
Also if anyone could guide me into modifying the services.jar to change the clock color i would also appreciate it...
THIS IS THE LINK TO WHAT IM WORKING ON
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you need to edit the .xml files.
for notification you need to edit statubar_expand.xml and files that has similar name to that xml. dont exactly remember what its called.
its in framework-res.apk/res/layout
the notification pulldown background is in
twframework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi
eunkipark92 said:
you need to edit the .xml files.
for notification you need to edit statubar_expand.xml and files that has similar name to that xml. dont exactly remember what its called.
its in framework-res.apk/res/layout
the notification pulldown background is in
twframework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi
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Well for the notification pulldown background ive got the one i wanted... what im referring to is when u have a notification, for instance you downloaded something from the market and u get successfully downloaded that one notification has no background it is set to transpare t and the letters are black so i can really read what it says...
anybody wishing to help?
If it is an image you need to edit to be non-black/transparent the file I think you're looking for is called "status_bar_item_background_normal.9.png"
Change that to a totally opposite color and see if that's it?
If you mean editing the color of the letters then I do not know what to edit in the .xml file.
Hope I helped!
How can I modify the XML files? 'cause when I extract them from apk file, all of them are protected, I can't read any codes. Can anyone show me how to fully unprotected them?
P/s: I always get this error "An invalid character was found in text content. Error processing resource..." whenever I open xml file with IE.
vnthantai said:
How can I modify the XML files? 'cause when I extract them from apk file, all of them are protected, I can't read any codes. Can anyone show me how to fully unprotected them?
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^^ +1.....
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^^ +1.....
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they must be decompiled with apk manager
additionally when you recompile make sure to check the log as there will be several images that will be renamed from. 9.png to png you must use the draw9patch program found in the tools folder of the android ask to 9patch these images otherwise your apks will not compile correctly. Im on my phone now so I can't provide the necessary video link how ever simply go on youtube and search how to use draw9patch there is a very good beginners explanation (2 part) of what a 9 patch is and how to use the 9 patch utility
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are all of images in "res/drawable-hdpi" folder 9.png formated files? or just some of them?
vnthantai said:
are all of images in "res/drawable-hdpi" folder 9.png formated files? or just some of them?
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it varies, they can be in any folder really, but generally speaking that is where you will find most of them. Just check the logs and you will know exactly where to find them and what they were named.
was anyone able to figure out to edit services.jar in order to change clock color?
aamir123 said:
was anyone able to figure out to edit services.jar in order to change clock color?
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Here you go man. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940692
That thread will explain that part. Be careful with it though, and make a backup cas if you mess it up you'll get a boot loop as I did
am trying to edit the framework-res.apk
am trying to change the images of the slider (jog_dial_bg_rev.png) but when i save it and then install or move the .apk to system/framework folder
the phone crashes? has this got anything to do with the MD5?
all i wanna do is change the slider image based on the CM7 pro v20 ROM
my reason is because the black shadow covers the incoming call number
kashem58 said:
am trying to edit the framework-res.apk
am trying to change the images of the slider (jog_dial_bg_rev.png) but when i save it and then install or move the .apk to system/framework folder
the phone crashes? has this got anything to do with the MD5?
all i wanna do is change the slider image based on the CM7 pro v20 ROM
my reason is because the black shadow covers the incoming call number
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Instead of extracting, Just open it with winrar or 7zip and drag and drop image in the 7zip window.
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Can somebody tell me where the lockscreen is stored?
Probably either framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk. Open them up with winrar and see if you can find any PNG's that exist in the already set up lockscreen.
In the framework apk i just found a huge amount of .xml files and in the systemUI i found the statusbar png but nothing from the lockscreen :/
They're in the Framework-res file. Look better.
Thanks found em and i've found the standard android lockscreen png's too in the same direction. And is it possible to use the standard ones if i just rename them to name of sonys lockscreen png's?
Sorry for my bad english
Yea. Android is made to use a specifix name for a certain icon in a certain spot. You can put whatever you want, but you want to make it look nice So adding a bird with the same name as a button will show you a bird instead of the button, but will behave as a button
Okay and if i did changes to the framework-res.apk must i do something with it or can i just put it on my phone with root explorer?
MCPoppa said:
Okay and if i did changes to the framework-res.apk must i do something with it or can i just put it on my phone with root explorer?
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Only set correct permissions
First of all sorry for my english
Now question: How can I change my LockScreen Icons from stock to look like this one?
(I really was looking for some kind of info in and out the forum but didn't find anything)
Thank you anyway
I think you want to change which icons are used? Don't worry, I had the same problem finding the location too.
Go to:
Settings, Security and Lock Screen, Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts.
How this helps!
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you would have to change the icon in apk itself unless someone creates a mod which allows changing them.
res/drawable-xhdpi
dstech said:
I think you want to change which icons are used? Don't worry, I had the same problem finding the location too.
Go to:
Settings, Security and Lock Screen, Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts.
How this helps!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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nope, I want to change Shortcut skin but thank you anyway
watsa said:
you would have to change the icon in apk itself unless someone creates a mod which allows changing them.
res/drawable-xhdpi
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can you explain a little bit more how to get there? or any link that explain it?
thanks
Greezaaa said:
nope, I want to change Shortcut skin but thank you anyway
can you explain a little bit more how to get there? or any link that explain it?
thanks
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1. Pull the apk from your phone to PC (Use root explorer or something similar) - ex. SecPhone.apk for changing Phone icon
2. add ".zip" to its name at the end.
3. Open with winzip
4. find and replace the old icon with new one
Which apk is the lockscreen apk?
You need to pull the SystemUI.apk from \System\APP folder in your ROM or flashable rom file
then open the .APK with Winzip
goto res/drawable-xhdpi folder and edit the Icons as wanted,
Delete the SystemUI.zip from the flashable ROM
Click add ZIP and re add the new SystemUI.zip to the flashable package
Go into CWM and Flash
New try
watsa said:
1. Pull the apk from your phone to PC (Use root explorer or something similar) - ex. SecPhone.apk for changing Phone icon
2. add ".zip" to its name at the end.
3. Open with winzip
4. find and replace the old icon with new one
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Not worked... ;( But thank you anyway mate!
bunglebp said:
You need to pull the SystemUI.apk from \System\APP folder in your ROM or flashable rom file
then open the .APK with Winzip
goto res/drawable-xhdpi folder and edit the Icons as wanted,
Delete the SystemUI.zip from the flashable ROM
Click add ZIP and re add the new SystemUI.zip to the flashable package
Go into CWM and Flash
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Trying now dont understand exsactly how to do it but I will try on some rom and if I have some question I will post them here
Thank you!
which apk did you try? phone? that icon should be in contacts apk
watsa said:
which apk did you try? phone? that icon should be in contacts apk
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used SecPhone.apk and found ic_launcher_phone.png so I changed it then installed apk and nothing, I was trying with cache wipe but same results
SecContacts.apk has diferent Icon so the problem is in other I think
anyway trying the bunglebp sugestion right now
Sorry my english I know its bad
best of luck in finding those icons in systemui.apk
DONE!
Thank you everybody for your help
I got what I was looking for, well almost all just need to know what is cam app name and where look for it
did it like Watsa told it b4, just need flash zip I think so for SecPhone.apk need to change b4 instaling rom
but for com.whatsapp-2.apk didnt need flash, could change it with root explorer and winrar
Thank you for your help guys
system/app/samsungcamera.apk
Hello to all, Today I found out and purchased the miraculous Jkay's mod, a pity not to have discovered before, it is really fantastic, congratulations to the author!
I have a question/request to ask to you, I have installed it on my galaxy s2 stock rom (XWLPF) and I like the classic interface of the stock, so no themes or colors of ICS, the problem is that inevitably changed the symbol of wifi in the status bar, let me explain better, the stok had the arrows that indicated by color the status of download/upload, with the mod or there are no arrows or are both white and are visible only in the case of up/down and I don't really like this...so the question/request is: can I change only the wifi symbol in the status bar and replace the old one? an how? Thank you very much, Bye
Yes, you can, by replacing png files in SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk.
przemcio510 said:
Yes, you can, by replacing png files in SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk.
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can you explain me how I can do it? thanks!
Just pull these 2 apks to your desktop, open WinRAR, exctract drawable-hdpi from systemUI, search for wifi png files, edit with Photoshop, save and replace png files, copy new icons to drawable-hdpi, push drawable-hdpi to systemui with WinRAR, replace apk in your phone.
Somebody can confirm/correct the method?
przemcio510 said:
Just pull these 2 apks to your desktop, open WinRAR, exctract drawable-hdpi from systemUI, search for wifi png files, edit with Photoshop, save and replace png files, copy new icons to drawable-hdpi, push drawable-hdpi to systemui with WinRAR, replace apk in your phone.
Somebody can confirm/correct the method?
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So if I extract the original png from the apk in the restore .zip and i replace them in the apk in the framework's .zip and I install it from recovery I should have the standard icon?
Hi guys, this method doesn't work! the name and numbers of .png files in the original apk are different from the mod one.
Any other ideas? there are some icon packs that i can install from recovery?
thanks
Resolved!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28148889&postcount=3
Hello, i have downloaded Alexander Theme JX0218, however the icons arent as valid when using an alt home screen loader like Go Launcher. Is there an icon pack from this theme out there? When i search the zip file for .png, there are over 14,000 and for whatever reason my computer cant/wont copy, i think some are inside .apks, i'm not really sure. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
xirnibor said:
Hello, i have downloaded Alexander Theme JX0218, however the icons arent as valid when using an alt home screen loader like Go Launcher. Is there an icon pack from this theme out there? When i search the zip file for .png, there are over 14,000 and for whatever reason my computer cant/wont copy, i think some are inside .apks, i'm not really sure. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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If you find the .APK that your icons reside in just rename it to .zip and unzip. Walaaa instant folder of icons.:good:
You gotta be s#@+Ing me... is it really that easy? I just went from 6 to 12.
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