Hey all,
This is a black notification bar for Dj Steves froyo 1.0 only and blue wifi icon as the stock is black. Will need root and root explorer or alt file explorer.
1. Download notificationbar1.0.zip.
2. Extract services.jar and framework-res.apk from zip to SDCARD.
3. Backup current framework-res.apk and services.jar in /system/framework.
4. Mount /system/framework as RW, and copy services.jar then framework-res.apk from step 2 into the folder.
5. After file copies, phone will reboot and you will have black notification bar and new wifi icons and white text!
To restore old services.jar and framework-res.apk, simply perform same steps except copy over the backed up files.
Link to screenshot http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1729/screenshot1tl.jpg
Credits
Manup456 for his wifi signal icons
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Changelog
10/11/10 - added white text for time/date/ongoing in notification bar
Bugs
Google accounts are wiped out and need to be resetup (unavoidable for now)
breaks flash temporarily just need to uninstall / reinstall flash from market and reboot phone
font for when a new text is received or usb connected message is still black
Nice! looking forward to it
quikt said:
Hey all,
This is a black notification bar for froyo only and blue wifi icon as the stock is black. Will need root and root explorer or alt file explorer. I am still working on changing the font to white. Its a matter of editing services.jar and right now any edits I've made causes my streak to lock on Dell boot screen.
1. Download notificationbar.zip.
2. Extract framework-res.apk from zip to SDCARD.
3. Backup current framework-res.apk in /system/framework.
4. Mount /system/framework as RW, and copy framework-res.apk from step 2 into the folder.
5. After file copies, phone will reboot and you will have black notification bar and new wifi icons!
To restore old framework-res.apk, simply perform same steps except copy over the backed up file. I will post an update when the fonts are fixed.
Credits
Manup456 for his wifi signal icons
Google search
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Just a quick question! How did you made the AWD's Dockbar and the icons in it so big??
OrionBG said:
Just a quick question! How did you made the AWD's Dockbar and the icons in it so big??
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I actually switched to Launcher pro. Lot more options and I like the interface alot more than AWD.
The other part is changing density on the screen back to 160. This is in the build.prop and need to change the line ro.sf.lcd_density=160.
Nice work mate keep it going
Ok as promised I have added white font to the notification bar. Right now when you receive a text or plugin usb the message is in black font. I set it to white but some other file is overriding. I'll post another update when I have it settled.
I'm going to try this now, thanks.
gingernator007 said:
I'm going to try this now, thanks.
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Hope you enjoy! Also wanted to mention theres other ways to copy like through adb. Using an explorer i find is easiest.
Great little mod but ive figured out that it stops flash from working in the browse for some reason. Reverted back and all fine. Would love it if flash worked too
HoTdiGiTi said:
Great little mod but ive figured out that it stops flash from working in the browse for some reason. Reverted back and all fine. Would love it if flash worked too
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Hmm try reinstalling flash after you have the bar. flash is working fine here
Tried that didnt work just says install latest flash, other people on modaco site experience same as me, wonder which version of froyo u on? Im on baseband version not the update-new.zip
HoTdiGiTi said:
Tried that didnt work just says install latest flash, other people on modaco site experience same as me, wonder which version of froyo u on? Im on baseband version not the update-new.zip
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I am running the first update-new, old base band. The thing is though, the two files should have no effect on flash. Tonight I am going to be installing the update-newv2 and will see what difference that makes. DJ_Steve has not added flash into the rom nor has he modified either framework-res.apk or services.jar.
So in your words "just says install latest flash" and did you install flash again? Is it throwing an error when trying to reinstall flash?
i get a link to install flaelsh instead of the flash animation. I click it and it redirects me to the market place where strangely i have to log back into my google.mail. Then it just shows uninstall so i do that then reinstall it and still no flash.
Didnt think those files would effect flash until someone mentioned the same problem, both of us reverted back to the original files and everything ok again.
Have noticed after first boot when changing files all my widgets dont work straight away and orignal wallpaper etc is back. Also have to log back into google.mail sync etc.
Will have another go and reboot a few times to makes sure because i really like this mod
Edit: working now, rebooted after uninstall and bebooted after reinstall, great mod just need the bottom menu in black now to finish it off. Cheers for the help
quikt said:
...some other file is overriding...
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hint: It's in the framework-res.apk
edit: here you go. step 4 onwards - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7872169#post7872169
Meltus said:
hint: It's in the framework-res.apk
edit: here you go. step 4 onwards - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7872169#post7872169
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I was poking around in there for based off another thread but this is the thread i am looking for thanks!
Also I was able to recreate the flash problem after updating to v2. It seems on Steve's new v2 that once reinstalled flash still dont work. So this problem only affects those on the new v2, anyone using the first update-new should be ok to reinstall flash and continue streaking. I will get this solved shortly and look into meltus' thread for the rest of the font color.
Interesting its working fine now on v2. Follow all the steps. Then copy over services.jar one more time and power cycle phone. also make sure system, and framework are mount RO after copying the files.
The culprit seems to be services.jar. For whatever reason it doesn't play nice with the new build.
I had some guys on irc test this. Both on v2, one guy had no problems with flash after following steps. Other guy had the flash problem. He fixed by uninstalling flash, reinstalling flash, reboot phone and testing flash again.
Thanks homeiss and egrouse for testing!
Awesome thanks, I had just finished moaning about the ugly taskbar in the Froyo beta when I found this. The taskbar looks great, just needs some work on getting the rest of the text white, and get the icons looking like a set. Though would be great if the whole pulldown was dark or grey to match if possible. Installed fine on my Streak, reinstalled flash from the market and all is good.
Really appreciate the work quikt.
Cypher84 said:
Awesome thanks, I had just finished moaning about the ugly taskbar in the Froyo beta when I found this. The taskbar looks great, just needs some work on getting the rest of the text white, and get the icons looking like a set. Though would be great if the whole pulldown was dark or grey to match if possible. Installed fine on my Streak, reinstalled flash from the market and all is good.
Really appreciate the work quikt.
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I've had a few others request this as well... so next update will have some more fonts fixed, menus and other goodies.
quikt said:
I've had a few others request this as well... so next update will have some more fonts fixed, menus and other goodies.
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Awesome, looking forward to it.
Hi!
i've just flash open fire, after using CM7 for a long time
I hate the white bar on the top of the screen! how can i change theme or make it black? same in the background of sms..
is it also possible to install the fast button in the notification bar, like cyanogen?
no one know how to do it?
will an alternative launcher resolve my problem?
You will probably need a framework-res.apk from another ROM which is black (CM7's should work, but, I dont know 100%), pull the said file from your Openfire ROM, and push the new one. Ofcourse, you will need a bit of ADB knowledge for this.
As for power control in the notification bar, there are many apps claiming to do this on the market. Here are a few:
* Extended Controls
* Bartender
* Bar Control
* Power Control Plus
* Widgetsoid
* Quickdesk
thank you
CM7 framework-res will NOT work. OpenFire is 2.2, CM7 is 2.3. In fact, framework-res files arent even compatible with different nightly builds of CM7 many a time.
As for your question, you can try tweaking the framework-res.apk. open it with a zip file manager, and find the images in the drawable-mdpi or drawable-ldpi folder. find the image which looks like your title bar and edit it to your liking (paint, photoshop, watever). put it bak in the zip and save. then push it into the rom again.
the black statusbar should be called statusbar_background.9 png in cm7 (it is found in systemui.apk), take that and rename it to whatever the status bar is called in openfire and place it in your framework-res.apk/drawable_mdpi folder. then flash or adb push.
Hello all,
I am modding my notification bar but I am not getting the expected results. So far I have done:
* Deodexed my Atrix
* Copied the framework-res.apk to my computer
* Changed the images using UOT Kitchen
* Confirmed the imagens where changed, opening the framework-res in my computer.
So far, so good. But when I put the framework-res back to my phone I can see the notification bar black (the new color I have selected), with all text colors I set but all the icons still with the default ones, except the battery one. How should I proceed to change this stock Blur icons? I have looked everywhere and I have not found anything about it.
Thank and Regards
Ps: My Atrix is Retail Brazilian.
before trying that you should download the app "widgetsoid" it lets you customize the app bar to your liking.
try a different set of icons, im using the gingerbread set and it works perfectly
Are you just copying and pasting the new framework-res over the old one or flashing it with CWM?
You need to flash with CWM.
I was just copying it over and rebooting the cellphone. I will test also with CWM!
Thanks everyone for the help
I've tried most of the roms out for this phone and like the new funk for 2.3.4 and the pull down toggles but I would like a black theme pull down instead of the blue I always see. I don't necessarily need someone to make it...I'd appreciate just a link to a how to or maybe even for making a rom...but Im taking steps. If anyone want to make one and post it awesome but id also appreciate any help. Pm me a link, info, or help. Thanks in advance
Will see what I can do this afternoon if no one does it before I get home.
You can also use the UOT Kitchen I'm nowhere near a computer right now to give you the link.
Sent from in Your House.
ya, i saw somewhere you had already posted something about this...and i looked the site over. Although it is what I'm looking for it is very limited and isn't completely customizable(looking to make something more from scratch). I got your pm and will flash it a little later to see how i like it. Thanks
PS: I'm running adw black theme as well(which is why I'm looking for more black lol)
No problem I'm just learning myself once I can get the changes to stick I will be ok. Hoping yo finish up learning to theme and port pretty soon.
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I, too, would love to have a black notification bar. Trying to figure out how to use UOT kitchen now. Lol
UOT instructions
1. Pull the rom zip off your phone place on desktop of cpu
2. Download 7 zip.. use this program.. right click on your rom zip.. click 7 zip.. extract files.. this will open up the zip and create a folder where u can now view and take out the 2 apks you will need..
3. Go into the folder and click framework...scroll down until u see a file called frameworkres.apk.. drag this onto your desktop
4. Go back one time and then click system.. then app...scroll down until u find systemui.apk.. again drag onto desktop
5.go into kitchen and make your mods.. always click on the box use this mod and also generate preview to see what u r doing
6. Make all your modifications then go to upload files
7. IMPORTANT ..always make sure u click amend script.. its default at binary.. we need amend scripting for our recovery
8.go to system files and upload framework Res.apk and system ui.apk from your desktop
8. Go to summary and and make sure everything is green.. if it is click submit work to kitchen..
9. Go to pickup page and wait for your cooked file to show up
10. Save to desktop then place on SD card
flash in recovery and reboot
Hope this helps
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
For those interested, I managed to get UOT kitchen to create a new set of status bar icons for my rooted stock (Vodafone) rom on my HOX+.
I am unsure whether any of the other UOT images will work, but for the status bar, I have changed the default images to the Hoolm circle battery icon, the wifi icon and signal icon all changed. Looks very nice compared to the boring HTC icons.
I just kept all the settings as default in the kitchen and uploaded the: framework-res.apk, systemui.apk and com.htc.resources.apk
The cooked zip won't flash in twrp (it may in cwm), I just unpacked the zip and pushed the framework files manually. Rebooted and it worked.
I knew UOT had updated the kitchen for ICS and JB but was not sure if it was ready for Sense 4.
http://uot.dakra.lt/
Apologies if this was already posted, just thought some might be interested as many would enjoy customizing the stock status bar. Advisable to make a rom backup first before playing around with the framework files.
maritimesbob said:
For those interested, I managed to get UOT kitchen to create a new set of status bar icons for my rooted stock (Vodafone) rom on my HOX+.
I am unsure whether any of the other UOT images will work, but for the status bar, I have changed the default images to the Hoolm circle battery icon, the wifi icon and signal icon all changed. Looks very nice compared to the boring HTC icons.
I just kept all the settings as default in the kitchen and uploaded the: framework-res.apk, systemui.apk and com.htc.resources.apk
The cooked zip won't flash in twrp (it may in cwm), I just unpacked the zip and pushed the framework files manually. Rebooted and it worked.
I knew UOT had updated the kitchen for ICS and JB but was not sure if it was ready for Sense 4.
http://uot.dakra.lt/
Apologies if this was already posted, just thought some might be interested as many would enjoy customizing the stock status bar. Advisable to make a rom backup first before playing around with the framework files.
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Thanks for this information, I've been waiting for jellybean support for various devices that I have owned but eventually gave up looking at the kitchen as nothing appeared to be happening. I have cooked a battery mod uot zip at the kitchen which will not flash through clockwork recovery.
Can I just clarify that you got this to work on an ODEXED stock rom?? Can you also clarify which files that you pushed with your file explorer as I uploaded all three files that you mentioned to the kitchen but my zip only contained framework-res.apk and systemUI.apk??
I am a bit wary to do it this way as I can't create a restore zip with the original files as it won't flash.