[HOW-TO] Change app icon - Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps

Hallo,
Here is little tutorial:
How to change icons for app!
Some1 wanted me to create this and i have free time now, so:
1.)
Things you need:
original app
your custom icon (size should be 48x48)
win rar / 7zip
2.)
Unpack APK
3.)
Find file, for example: ic_launcher_settings.png (for settings.apk)
It should be in: res/drawable-mdpi or res/drawable-ldpi (dont know which icon phone uses, just replace both)
4.)
Rename you icon to, for example: ic_launcher_settings.png (for settings.apk)
5.)
Replace it
6.)
Final step is add files to old settings.apk archive and using root explorer copy it into /system/app/
DONE!

Thx for the tutorial

askashish said:
Thx for the tutorial
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no problem

Guys you better use 7zip as its freeware and very easy to replcae icon by just dragging and dropping.

coolpepe said:
Guys you better use 7zip as its freeware and very easy to replcae icon by just dragging and dropping.
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How to make custom icons and folder icons ?

Can anyone teach me how to make custom made folder icons just like garmin did and the other cookers out there? thanks ^_^
you need a tool like "reshacker" to change the resources of IconRes.dll (file wherein the folder icon stored)
vickoy said:
you need a tool like "reshacker" to change the resources of IconRes.dll (file wherein the folder icon stored)
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how to do it,brother? tell me step by step please.
- download the reshacker Here!
- extract RESOURCE_HACKER.zip in any folder you like.
- get the IconRes.dll from your \device\windows folder
- go to folder wherein you extracted reshacker. run reshacker.exe
- open IconRes.dll, you will see a "tree map" on the left side panel. click the folder named "icon" then select the icon you wish to change. after that, click "Action" from pull down menu then "replace icon". as easy as that....
- dont forget to save your work and bring it back again to \device\windows folder.
vickoy said:
- download the reshacker Here!
- extract RESOURCE_HACKER.zip in any folder you like.
- get the IconRes.dll from your \device\windows folder
- go to folder wherein you extracted reshacker. run reshacker.exe
- open IconRes.dll, you will see a "tree map" on the left side panel. click the folder named "icon" then select the icon you wish to change. after that, click "Action" from pull down menu then "replace icon". as easy as that....
- dont forget to save your work and bring it back again to \device\windows folder.
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thanks so much for this.
no problem!
vickoy said:
............- dont forget to save your work and bring it back again to \device\windows folder.
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thank you very much, it's very useful tutorial.
regard.
edit; in my xda o2 atom that run on PDAVIET 19965, it only has Icon_batterry and Icon_AC. I can't see IconRes.dll in device>windows. help me please!!
ShellRes.dll or IconRes.dll
mykolor said:
ShellRes.dll or IconRes.dll
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Again please!
ShellRes.dll is as same as ShellRes.dll0409mui isn't it?
It seems that is impossible to copy the Shellres.dll from windows folder to the pc. Using totalcommander it doesn't allow me to copy it to anywhere.
Any ideas?
(running stock wm6)
I don't see why anyone should go to all this trouble. All you need to do to change a folder's icon is to create an icon.lnk file (make it hidden so it doesn't show up) and change the shortcut to whatever path your icon is located. For example, \windows\niceicon.ico or \my documents\myshellres.dll -654
Hacking of course does make a nice hobby

[TUT] How to mod your own framework-res.apk to include the CRT screen off animation

First of all... Thanks go to sbong for bringing this to my attention and helping me through it.. including proving me with some of the files I needed to make this work..
Also thanks to the devs who created the util's needed to do this mod.
Ok - So I've already modded my framework-res.apk in UOT kitchen so I didn't want to re-do all those mods... and as much as anything else I wanted to be able to do this myself..
Adding the CRT animation to your phone.
You'll need root access
You'll need this APK MANAGER 4.9 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701 install it somewhere on your PC
You'll need to replace the apktool in the OTHER directory once you've installed apkmanager with the one attached below.
1. Get your framework-res.apk from your phone and put it in the "modding" folder
2. Run apk manager, decompile option 9 [NOT USING DEPENDENCY OPTION]
3. Go into projects\framework-res\res\values\bools.xml [EDIT]
4. Make config_animateScreenLights to false [SAVE and EXIT]
5. Go back to script and select compile option 11.
6. Say y [System app]
7. Say n [don't need to retain anything else]
8. Delete AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from unsignedframework-res.apk
9. Copy and paste AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from original framework-res.apk into unsignframework-res
.......... open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
.......... Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
10. You'll find unsignedframework-res.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
10a. RENAME IT to framework-res.apk
11. Copy the new framework-res.apk onto your phone in the SYSTEM folder
12. Change the permissions to RW-R--R--
13. Move the file into the FRAMEWORK folder.
Reboot...
Done..
Tested and works on my arc. (Finally!)
Video of the animation...
[EDIT - Added the apktool here as the original link is now dead.]
Hi mate, can you upload the jar file again?
Done! 10chrs
hey ice....sent you a pm!
here's my framework....thanks a lot in advance
im_iceman said:
First of all... Thanks go to sbong for bringing this to my attention and helping me through it.. including proving me with some of the files I needed to make this work..
Also thanks to the devs who created the util's needed to do this mod.
Ok - So I've already modded my framework-res.apk in UOT kitchen so I didn't want to re-do all those mods... and as much as anything else I wanted to be able to do this myself..
Adding the CRT animation to your phone.
You'll need root access
You'll need this APK MANAGER 4.9 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701 install it somewhere on your PC
You'll need to replace the apktool in the OTHER directory once you've installed apkmanager with the one attached below.
1. Get your framework-res.apk from your phone and put it in the "modding" folder
2. Run apk manager, decompile option 9 [NOT USING DEPENDENCY OPTION]
3. [NOT REQUIRED?] Drag twframework-res.apk into the script.
4. Go into projects\framework-res\res\values\bool.xml [EDIT]
5. Make config_animateScreenLights to false [SAVE and EXIT]
6. Go back to script and select compile option 11.
7. Say y [System app]
8. Say n [don't need to retain anything else]
9. Delete AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from unsignedframework-res.apk
10. Copy and paste AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from original framework-res.apk into unsignframework-res
11. U'll find unsignedframework-res.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
12. Copy the unsignedframework-res.apk onto your phone in the SYSTEM folder
13. Change the permissions to RW-R--R--
14. Move the file into the FRAMEWORK folder.
Reboot...
Done..
Tested and works on my arc. (Finally!)
Video of the animation...
[EDIT - Added the apktool here as the original link is now dead.]
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noobish question here mate, hope you can help me.
First: After compiling the framework-res.apk, how do you edit and overwrite meta.inf and androidmanifest.xml? and when you use the apk manager, their is no meta.inf folder when decompiling framework-res.apk
2nd: Do you need to rename your unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk?
just copy and paste the androidmanifest and meta.inf files from your original framework-res.apk into the new one..
and yes - rename it to framework-res.apk
im_iceman said:
just copy and paste the androidmanifest and meta.inf files from your original framework-res.apk into the new one..
and yes - rename it to framework-res.apk
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do you mean to extract the apk again then after copying the files, zip the apk again still using the apk manager?
No..open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
Sent from The arc using XDA premium..
im_iceman said:
No..open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
Sent from The arc using XDA premium..
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ok thanks..going to try using winrar.
i've tried this but i got a bootloop
I've done a few of these now and it works perfectly.. perhaps worth trying again.. follow the instructions very carefully.
hello.i have small problem using apk manager 4.9 with replaced apktool.jar. problem is when i try decompile file.still i have error.please help.log attached.thanks
i followed your steps to the letter and im getting bootloop but ill try it again and see if i get a different result
"4. Go into projects\framework-res\res\values\bool.xml [EDIT]" should be bools, am I right ?
works like a charm thanks mate, its not that hard when you know what to do thanks again
well spotted!.. yes.. it should!
kondejm said:
hello.i have small problem using apk manager 4.9 with replaced apktool.jar. problem is when i try decompile file.still i have error.please help.log attached.thanks
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Looks like your trying to mod your phonebook.apk...
Nie mo¾na odnale«† C:\Users\Niuniek\Desktop\APK editor\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedPhonebook.apk.
Nie mo¾na odnale«† C:\Users\Niuniek\Desktop\APK editor\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedPhonebook.apk.
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I've just amended the first post...
you need to rename the unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk (ie the name of the original file)..
I thought that would have been obvious.. but perhaps not.
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Just followed the guide, no issues.
Loving the animation
One small thing, can't help feeling that the first post should be edited to include this to make it clearer:
im_iceman said:
No..open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
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Done!.....

Moto RAZR Icons & Bootanimation Optimized for defy/defy+

this is the fantastic bootanimation from Moto RAZR. it is optimized for defy/defy+ & System Icons
use root explorer and copy&replace the attached bootanimation to /system/media and overrite the existing one or use Motomizer from market
reboot.
enjoy
here the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSKTHwd_ZTs
IF u like it dont forgot to hit the THANKS button
Like it . Thx!
Will it work on cm7?? And the icon pack is flasheable?
Enviado desde mi MB525 usando Tapatalk
Hairo The Blue Mage said:
Will it work on cm7?? And the icon pack is flasheable?
Enviado desde mi MB525 usando Tapatalk
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yup it will work on any rom and nope icons r not flashable ....but u can use it with desktop visualizer or theme ur phone the way u like
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Like it . Thx!
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u can hit the thanks button instead of saying thanks keeps the thread clean
how can i replace the icons folder?
mckarty said:
how can i replace the icons folder?
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it depends ....u need to have devices rooted. and make sure u make nandroid backup incase if something goes wrong
1.download root explorer from android market and go to system/framework folder and copy blur-res.apk file & paste on computer to any folder
2.dont extract blur-res & rarz icons, just open both files in winrar/zip & keep both windows open side by side
3.now in open window of blur-res.apk go to res\drawable-hdpi and keep it open
4.from open window of rarz icons just select from ic_launcher_accounts.png to ic_widget_wifi.png and pull those selected files to open window of blur-res.apk res\drawable-hdpi and replace them.
5.now u have to push modified blur-res.apk through adb back to system/framework. nd voila enjoy ur new icons ;D
GaganPla said:
it depends ....u need to have devices rooted. and make sure u make nandroid backup incase if something goes wrong
now copy blur-res.apk from system/framework folder to computer on any drive.
dont extract blur-res & rarz icons just open both files in winrar/zip.
go to blur-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi.
replace files in same order from rarz icons just select from ic_launcher_accounts.png to ic_widget_wifi.png and pull those selected files to blur-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi and replace them .
now u have to push modified blur-res.apk through adb back to system/framework. nd voila enjoy ur new icons ;D
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hi i understand for boot animation but not for the icon zip
coelho_ said:
hi i understand for boot animation but not for the icon zip
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what part adb or replacing files ?
GaganPla said:
what part adb or replacing files ?
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I think this icon is for blur system dont work for cm7
coelho_ said:
I think this icon is for blur system dont work for cm7
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it will work but u need to replace those files in specific apk .i dont know about cm7 since i m on ms2ginger 3.but u can check this guide from neopeek.com website here i paste it
Changing Icons in the Appdrawer
i have not tested this way. be sure what u do and allways make a backup of ur system !
The icons themselves are stored inside the individual apk files. You need to open each one, swap out the icon and reassemble it. It's not nearly as hard as it sounds.
1. Tools you need
7zip Download the appropriate version for your PC.
The original copy of the Fresh ROM you used to flash your phone.
The icons you want to change.
2. Create a working folder on your PC.
3. Using 7zip, open the Fresh ROM zip file. Navigate to the system/app folder inside the ROM. Highlight ALL the .apk files, and drag them into your working folder. Close the Fresh ROM zip file.
4. Decide on which icon you want to change first. I'll use the Browser as an example.
5. Use 7zip to open the Browser.apk you pulled out of the Fresh ROM. Once open, look for the res/drawable folder inside the apk.
6. Inside that folder, look for an .png file named ic_launcher_browser.png . That's the icon that the app uses.
7. Have your new icon ready. It should be 48x48 and a .png file. Make sure it's named ic_launcher_browser.png .
8. Drag the NEW icon into the open 7zip window that's showing the res/drawable folder. Choose yes if it asks you about overwriting the original file.
9. Close 7zip.
The Browser app has now been changed and will show your new icon in the drawer, and on the homescreen if you paste a shortcut. Do the same for each of the apps you want to change the icon of. The icon will always be in /res/drawable, and be named ic_launcher_ **app name**.png
Once you have changed all the icons, you'll have a set of apk files with your new icons. You can push these to the phone one by one from the terminal, or you can create your own update.zip
To push them to the phone (once again Browser.apk will be our example)
1. In your Android SDK/tools folder, make a new folder called icons.
2. Copy the Browser.apk file to the folder you just created.
3. Open the windows command prompt, and navigate to the Android SDK/tools folder. NOT the new folder you just made.
4. Enter the following commands one line at a time:
Code:
adb remount
adb push \icons\Browser.apk /system/app/Browser.apk
5. Do the same for each of the apk files you edited, changing the name Browser.apk to the name of the file you're pushing to the phone.
6. Reboot the phone.
7. done - have fun
hope this helps u
wouah wouah wouah thank
GaganPla said:
this is the fantastic bootanimation from Moto RAZR. it is optimized for defy/defy+ & System Icons
use root explorer and copy&replace the attached bootanimation to /system/media and overrite the existing one or use Motomizer from market
reboot.
enjoy
here the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSKTHwd_ZTs
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Running MIUI 2.3.9. Replaced bootanimation.zip in system/media and data/local but still shows my old animation. Anyone know of another place MIUI might hide the bootanimation.zip? Tried leaving permissions alone and changing them to match my old animation. Nothing works, just keeps showing old animation. Any help would be appreciated, really want to try this out. Thanks
realityrat said:
Running MIUI 2.3.9. Replaced bootanimation.zip in system/media and data/local but still shows my old animation. Anyone know of another place MIUI might hide the bootanimation.zip? Tried leaving permissions alone and changing them to match my old animation. Nothing works, just keeps showing old animation. Any help would be appreciated, really want to try this out. Thanks
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check this post ....might help u
www.droidxforums.com/forum/miui/33170-fix-applying-custom-bootanimations-miui.html
is the bootanimation zip flashable??
if so,can i flash it on my defy running ics??
abysstheking said:
is the bootanimation zip flashable??
if so,can i flash it on my defy running ics??
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No need,for flashable.zip.....jst use root explorer and rename razrbootanimation to bootanimation and replace the bootanimation.zip file in system/media and change permission mate
thanks mate!!looks awesome!
whenever i try to flash the boot animation, it says aborted
chachoi said:
whenever i try to flash the boot animation, it says aborted
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thats because its not flashable......read 1st post
this is gorgeous

[THEMING -Basic] - How to EDIT SystemUI.apk/Apps Background

Hi there! Just wanna share..
Just a basic background on how to theme your ROMS. - ofcourse, give thanks to the developer of your ROMs! .
I made this thread for those users who have personal wishes for their Phones. Ofcourse, ROM developers cannot please all of its users. so just make your own and be happy!.
I just made it easy for easy understanding and for the newbies.
Tried so many times and tested
I've already tried editing the systemUI.apk of different ROMs.
Here's what I did :
FIRST : Download 7zip to open the archived apk. - that's free.
Extracting first the Zip File..
(make sure you copy the original before extracting it for back up)
1. Download the ROM.zip and extract it to your PC.
2. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\
3. View the PNG files you wanted to change and make sure to remember its' file name.
4. After editing/changing the file/image you wanted, you can save it anywhere from your PC, let's say on your Desktop.
- Make sure that the file name still remains as is..
*After you're done editing, updating the PNG files you wish to change, follow this steps to update the zip file :
NOTE : You can apply transparency by editing the PNG file to photoshop by reducing the opacity of the image
1. Go to the original ZIP file of ROM.Zip from your PC
2. Right Click the folder and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive
3. Close all of windows/Browers (or minimize)
4. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ and it will open a new window of 7zip showing the files inside the zip.
5. Now, given your edited PNG files or downloaded png files (assuming that files are located in your desktop). - Click and simply DRAG the file(s) from your desktop to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ .
6. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
7. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
8. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
9. Close the 7zip window and that's it!.
You can now install the .zip by copying the UPDATED zip file to your SD Card.
(Note: Make sure to copy the updated one, not the backed up one)
Install the zip file from the original thread's instructions and reboot twice.
After that, you have now a customized systemUI.apk.
For those who do not want to reinstall the whole package.. follow these steps:
1. I assumed that you have the zip file of your ROM.
2. Extract it and go to \system\app\
3. Separate the SystemUi.apk - put it on your desktop. create a back up,
Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> extract here - just to view the files you wanted to change.
Just go the folder and search for the PNG files.
4. Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive.
5. Go to \res\drawable-ldpi\
6. Click and simply DRAG the PNG file(s) from your desktop to \res\drawable-ldpi\
7. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
8. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
9. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
APPLYING :
1. Download and install rootexplorer.apk
2. Download the png files you wanted to update.
3. Copy and paste the NEW SystemUi.apk that you have updated/Edited to your SD card.
4. Open root explorer in your galaxy y then go and tap MOUNT R/W.
5. Go to \SDCard and go to new SystemUI.apk that you have updated.
6. Long press the file and select copy
7. Press back and go to \system\app - tap MOUNT R/W at the top.
8. Paste the new SystemUI.apk from there.
(Note : You will encounter a lot of force closes for the exixsting systemui is currently being used by your phone. - just ignore it a lot and scroll down to look for the new SystemUI.apk.
9. Once you get there, long press on it and select permissions:
from the pop up, make the checked one like this :
•___•____ •
•___ .____.
•___ .____.
where Dots are the checked one - Bigger dots
After encountering a lot of force closes, then reboot the phone and that's it!
(Force Closes are normal, DON't PANIC - logically, you are currently using your systemUI.apk so just ignore it
NOTE : You can also apply the same steps in editing system files apps, just edit the .png files and locate it using 7zip(when you already opened it). Have a little LOGIC on how to edit system app background - same process. just different apk files and directory
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU - IT COSTS NOTHING ;]
nice guide
you can also add this:
Install via ADB:
adb root
adb remount
adb push [file location in PC] /system/app/systemui.apk
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no need to set permissions via ADB
also its better to use apk multitool since it can compile/decompile the apk's, if you extract the apk using 7zip or archive softwares you can't read the XML's and you can't compile them properly which results to force close issues when pushing into system
deathnotice01 said:
nice guide
you can also add this:
no need to set permissions via ADB
also its better to use apk multitool since it can compile/decompile the apk's, if you extract the apk using 7zip or archive softwares you can't read the XML's and you can't compile them properly which results to force close issues when pushing into system
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Thanks! not that sure how to use that that's why I made it my on way
more easy steps and understandable for newbies.
EDIT :
Yes you it will require to extract the apk files but just to view the image you wanted to change.. the original apk file will be opened thru 7zip and just replace the selected png. It is not recompiling the apk file at all
Tried and tested by the way
try and test it out yourself:
a very powerful apk reverse engineering tool:
APK MULTITOOL
deathnotice01 said:
try and test it out yourself:
a very powerful apk reverse engineering tool:
APK MULTITOOL
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I will try it soon! thanks for the info this is a basic guide for newbies
Just let me know if you need further assistance
how about a gif image?
like the emoticon of repencis on his status bar..
I.M.G said:
how about a gif image?
like the emoticon of repencis on his status bar..
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I suggest to look for systemUI.apk of repencis and check for the GIF files.. it it is existing, then you can replace that one, following the process ;D
how to change default wallpaper?
ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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What specific ROM are u using?
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ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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gallery > choose picture > set as > homescreen wallpaper
ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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Hmm... if you want a default wallpaper, create a folder named "Wallpaper" inside "SYSTEM" folder and create another folder inside it named "default_wallpaper" then put the jpg file you wanted..
(you can use rootexplorer)
make sure that the file name of the default wallpaper is "default_wallpaper.jpg"
how??
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
Abhibhat said:
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
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Never tried it before.. haha.. why do you want to change it?
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU. - it costs you nothing!
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emompong said:
Never tried it before.. haha.. why do you want to change it?
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU. - it costs you nothing!
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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I dont want to change it i want to change its place in the status bar!!!:laugh:
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I dont want to change it i want to change its place in the status bar!!!:laugh:
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oh.. my bad lol, hmm not actually getting what you're saying, give me a screen shot pls.
Abhibhat said:
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
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try this app if you wanna change network carrier hxxp://db*tt/ZRdrSUg7
note : change " * " with " . " and change " hxxp " with " http "
dnt forget to press thank button hehe
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oh.. my bad lol, hmm not actually getting what you're saying, give me a screen shot pls.
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its like we gb users have the carrier name under the wifi and other buttons in status bar but i want it like that in cyanogenmod at the bottom!!!
Abhibhat said:
its like we gb users have the carrier name under the wifi and other buttons in status bar but i want it like that in cyanogenmod at the bottom!!!
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hmm ,, modified carrier name is possible but at the bottom? im not sure about it. of you want to edit you carrier name, tell me,ill share.
background
you know we have backgrounds that are set on the "settings" menu. How to change the background on that. This background also shows on some apps aswell. for example Creeds 2.1 has that purple background.
Thanks:good::good:

[GUIDE] How To Remove Network Icons(4G/3G/G/E) From The Status Bar

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REMOVING NETWORK ICONS FROM STATUS BAR
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Hey there folks. This is my first guide so don't except from me a lot. Please do cooperate and if you have any problem, head to comments and at last sorry for my bad english
Requirements:
1. The Rom From Which You Want To Remove The Network Icons.
2. SystemUI.apk
3. A PC (You can also do it on phone by using ES File Explorer)
4. Attached Files
5. ES File Explorer
6. And Most Important-
Brain
How To(NO DECOMPILING REQUIRED):
1. Extract the ROM and navigate to SystemUI.apk and extract it.
2. Navigate To res/drawable.
3. Look for files having 3G/4G/G/E icon. The file names commonly start with stat_sys_network but it is not for all ROMs. So, it is better to look for icons.
4. Now open the icons with paint, erase them and resize them to 1x1 res and save them.
5. If you can't do the above method copy out the icons from the attached files and paste them in the res/drawable folder but rename them according to the original icons name.
6. Now Compress The APK and choose the "STORE" compression method.
7. After Compression Rename The "SystemUI.rar" To "SystemUI.apk"
8. Replace The Old "SytemUI.apk" with the new one.
9. Compress the whole ROM using WinRAR and select Store Compression Method.
10. Flash the ROM or push the apk through ADB or simply replace it in the current ROM.
Note:
On replacing it in the current ROM it will force close so you have to restart the phone and after restarting you can't see any status bar. Now replace it again and change the permission to 'rwrr' and restart again. This time it will work fine and your network icons will be gone.
11. Cheers!!!!!
Man that was awesome!
Just what i needed, but i have some questions, you remove all icons? big 3g and little 3g, or just Big 3g?
When i use xposed, i remove wifi icon because when wifi is connected, the network icon disappears, so the status bar looks clean Its possible to do something like that?
But without ROOT because i have a new phone now and i will wait for the warranty u know...
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REMOVING NETWORK ICONS FROM STATUS BAR
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Hey there folks. This is my first guide so don't except from me a lot. Please do cooperate and if you have any problem, head to comments and at last sorry for my bad english
Requirements:
1. The Rom From Which You Want To Remove The Network Icons.
2. SystemUI.apk
3. A PC (You can also do it on phone by using ES File Explorer)
4. Attached Files
5. ES File Explorer
6. And Most Important-
Brain
How To(NO DECOMPILING REQUIRED):
1. Extract the ROM and navigate to SystemUI.apk and extract it.
2. Navigate To res/drawable.
3. Look for files having 3G/4G/G/E icon. The file names commonly start with stat_sys_network but it is not for all ROMs. So, it is better to look for icons.
4. Now open the icons with paint, erase them and resize them to 1x1 res and save them.
5. If you can't do the above method copy out the icons from the attached files and paste them in the res/drawable folder but rename them according to the original icons name.
6. Now Compress The APK and choose the "STORE" compression method.
7. After Compression Rename The "SystemUI.rar" To "SystemUI.apk"
8. Replace The Old "SytemUI.apk" with the new one.
9. Compress the whole ROM using WinRAR and select Store Compression Method.
10. Flash the ROM or push the apk through ADB or simply replace it in the current ROM.
Note:
On replacing it in the current ROM it will force close so you have to restart the phone and after restarting you can't see any status bar. Now replace it again and change the permission to 'rwrr' and restart again. This time it will work fine and your network icons will be gone.
11. Cheers!!!!!
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Hi can you do it for my Elephone S8, I have some trouble to do that alone. I will be thankful.
Best Method
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Really it is better to use apps like system ui tuner if the phone is rooted
Guide for Pie (Android 9)
Your guide was very helpful, and ignited the spark in me to investigate how to do this on the latestish firmware.
You can do this on Pie by:
-Extracting the files formatted as ic_*network*_mobiledata.xml
-Setting every instance of
Code:
android:viewportWidth=
and
Code:
android:viewportHeight=
to 0
-Reinserting said files back into the archive
-Deleting systemui.apk and replacing it with the modified apk with 644 permissions
-Rebooting
Cheers!

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