Hello,
I'm new to sense and still pretty new to Android. The Atrix 4G was my first phone. I am trying to find out how to make my own theme/skin for Sense 3.0. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Is there a program I can use or a tutorial I can follow that will show me how to do it?
Themes and apps section .
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mcmikecruz1 said:
Themes and apps section .
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My bad... didn't think about that.
Also its not something that you do with a single program, you would need to:
decompile a base theme APK
edit PNGs, XMLs, etc
recompile the APK
sign the APK
So what you need is:
Apktool (Android-Utility By TommyTomatoe For Mac Has It And Test Keys And More!)
Notepad++ (Text Wrangler for Mac.)
M10 tools (Coming Soon To Android-Utility Hopefully...)
Test keys signer
And possibly 7-zip (if you have .9.png errors when recompiling, you have to recompile with the original pngs, then drag your new pngs with 7-zip, then sign.
Easier than it looks.
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Rydah805 said:
So what you need is:
Apktool (Android-Utility By TommyTomatoe For Mac Has It And Test Keys And More!)
Notepad++ (Text Wrangler for Mac.)
M10 tools (Coming Soon To Android-Utility Hopefully...)
Test keys signer
And possibly 7-zip (if you have .9.png errors when recompiling, you have to recompile with the original pngs, then drag your new pngs with 7-zip, then sign.
Easier than it looks.
Sent From My HTC Evo 3D Using Tapatalk On The Now Network From Sprint!
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whoah whoah whoah? Mac ones? I LOVE YOU MAN! Is there an APK Manager equivelent for mac? or is that pretty much APK Tool? (Android-Utility)
fowenati said:
whoah whoah whoah? Mac ones? I LOVE YOU MAN! Is there an APK Manager equivelent for mac? or is that pretty much APK Tool? (Android-Utility)
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a guy over at the sensation forums has already compiled a base for people to use to make their own themes, that would be a place to start
fowenati said:
whoah whoah whoah? Mac ones? I LOVE YOU MAN! Is there an APK Manager equivelent for mac? or is that pretty much APK Tool? (Android-Utility)
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I have been theming on Mac since I began using Android, and I use...
- apktool to decompile and recompile apk's
- HexFiend to edit the XML files
- Apple's built in Text Editor
- Springy (instead of 7zip)
- Photoshop for the PNG's.
- obviously Android-sign to resign after edits are made
ranger61878 said:
I have been theming on Mac since I began using Android, and I use...
- apktool to decompile and recompile apk's
- HexFiend to edit the XML files
- Apple's built in Text Editor
- Springy (instead of 7zip)
- Photoshop for the PNG's.
- obviously Android-sign to resign after edits are made
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Now I don't have to go into bootcamp to theme this saved my life!
EDIT: I never got how to use APK Tool or install it. Any help?
fowenati said:
Now I don't have to go into bootcamp to theme this saved my life!
EDIT: I never got how to use APK Tool or install it. Any help?
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There's a great tutorial/guide here on XDA. That's what I followed to set mine up and use. I'll PM you with the link to the thread when I get on to my computer.
Google TommyTomatoe Android-Utility. It will include apktool, zip aligner, signer, smalli and baksmalli, and much more. It installs them for you also. Use text wrangler for editing xml. Better zip for 7-zip alternative. Hit me up in p.m. if you have questions or need some "help" finding better zip.
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Hey rydah!
I googled for m10 tools and this thread popped up! Thanks for the shout out man
Android-Utility is a simple Terminal GUI that guides you at each step to help theme/sign/develop/adb an apk. I have plans to implement a ROM Utility as well, which will help the User build roms. Of course...Dsixda's kitchen is the shizz so use it! I am also hoping to add support for m10 tools in the future. The devs (flemmard and Diamondback) have done great work and I would like to implement their tools.
But for all your apktool, signing, adb, 7z and draw9patch needs... try AU.
Plus..it is an automatic apktool installer. So if you choose not to use AU, you will still have apktool. Available in Linux and Mac OS X.
Here is copy of OP:
Code:
Welcome back Tommy,
Android Utility by tommytomatoe
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Blue Waffle Magic Pack v 1.0.1
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| BASIC TOOLS || ADVANCE TOOLS |
|-------------------------------||-------------------------------|
| 1. adb tools || 6. apk Re-Engineering |
| 2. keystore manager || 7. apk Optimization |
| 3. sign apk and update.zip || 8. smali and baksmali |
| 4. zipalign || 9. draw9patch utilities |
| 5. change-log creator ||10. AU ROM Utility |
| || |
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| SETUP TOOLS |
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| x. Run Installation Guide || e. Extras |
| i. Install Android SDK || q. Quit |
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Select an Option:
Install Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions in POST #3
What AU can help you do
Change apktool versions 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.4.1 on the fly
Apk optimization
Apk re-engineering (via apktool)
Keystore manager
Easy ADB
Draw9Patch compiler/decompiler
Zipalign
Dex Editing (via smali and baksmali)
Much much more
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Call me an idiot but, am I mission something?
I place the APK from my phone in the solo modding folder. Out comes the Meta INF folder.
Not sure what I need to do to edit it.
Should I:
1. rename the APK to zip
2. extract from zip (using "The Unarchiver")
3. edit apk and replace PNGs etc
4. compress back to zip
5. rename to apk
6. sign apk
7. zipalign
Is that correct? What is the decompile/recompile for in APK Tool?
tommytomatoe said:
Hey rydah!
I googled for m10 tools and this thread popped up! Thanks for the shout out man
Android-Utility is a simple Terminal GUI that guides you at each step to help theme/sign/develop/adb an apk. I have plans to implement a ROM Utility as well, which will help the User build roms. Of course...Dsixda's kitchen is the shizz so use it! I am also hoping to add support for m10 tools in the future. The devs (flemmard and Diamondback) have done great work and I would like to implement their tools.
But for all your apktool, signing, adb, 7z and draw9patch needs... try AU.
Plus..it is an automatic apktool installer. So if you choose not to use AU, you will still have apktool. Available in Linux and Mac OS X.
Here is copy of OP:
Code:
Welcome back Tommy,
Android Utility by tommytomatoe
----------------------
Blue Waffle Magic Pack v 1.0.1
|-------------------------------||-------------------------------|
|-------------------------------||-------------------------------|
| BASIC TOOLS || ADVANCE TOOLS |
|-------------------------------||-------------------------------|
| 1. adb tools || 6. apk Re-Engineering |
| 2. keystore manager || 7. apk Optimization |
| 3. sign apk and update.zip || 8. smali and baksmali |
| 4. zipalign || 9. draw9patch utilities |
| 5. change-log creator ||10. AU ROM Utility |
| || |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| SETUP TOOLS |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| x. Run Installation Guide || e. Extras |
| i. Install Android SDK || q. Quit |
|-------------------------------||-------------------------------|
|-------------------------------||-------------------------------|
Select an Option:
Install Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions in POST #3
What AU can help you do
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fowenati said:
Call me an idiot but, am I mission something?
I place the APK from my phone in the solo modding folder. Out comes the Meta INF folder.
Not sure what I need to do to edit it.
Should I:
1. rename the APK to zip
2. extract from zip (using "The Unarchiver")
3. edit apk and replace PNGs etc
4. compress back to zip
5. rename to apk
6. sign apk
7. zipalign
Is that correct? What is the decompile/recompile for in APK Tool?
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You can do what you described....but don't! lol. Here is what you need to do. I should make a tutorial.
First, if you're just swappping pngs, no need to decompile. Just open the apk as an archive using BetterZip (mac) or other archive utility (the Unarchiver). Take out the "res" folder. Make changes. Put "res" folder back. That is my general method. You don't need to change to change to ".zip" and don't extract the whole apk! I will add this function in a future release for people who do not want to decompile/recompile in order to edit just images.
But here is how you would use Android-Utility as it is written now. It decodes (using apktool) the apk and allows the user to change xml/smali/pngs.
Let's pretend we are playing with SystemUI.apk. Just an example. Works for 98% other apks.
Place the framework-res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk from the rom you are modding inside of working-folder/framework_here. Then, place the apk (SystemUI.apk) inside mod here solo or mod here multi (btw, multi is better, hehe. I spent more time on that script - so use it even for one apk).
Next, run Option #1 to install the frameworks. Then, run Option 2 (solo) or 3 (multi). Again, #3 is better than #2 in my opinion. Both do same thing...but the workflow is better in the multi and more organized.
If you use Option 2 (solo), you will get a folder called "SystemUI" next to "SystemUI.apk". Mod that by replacing the images found in "res". You will see once you get to this step. Then, recompile it using OPTION 4. Before pushing or making a flash back to phone, put the ORIGINAL META-INF that was extracted into the new apk (found in SystemUI/dist/ - again, the folder "SystemUI" was created when you decompiled)
If you use Option 3 (multi), you will get a folder called "Projects", in which lies "SystemUI". Mod that. That is why I think it is better. The projects gets moved to a new folder and is more organized. Make the changes to the images found in the res folder. Recompile with option 5. This time, your new app gets moved to a folder called "new_app_unsigned". Again, place the ORIGINAL META-INF extracted into the new apk before using it.
In the future, please post concerns and issues here. I check that thread more often. Thanks
tommytomatoe said:
You can do what you described....but don't! lol. Here is what you need to do. I should make a tutorial.
First, if you're just swappping pngs, no need to decompile. Just open the apk as an archive using BetterZip (mac) or other archive utility (the Unarchiver). Take out the "res" folder. Make changes. Put "res" folder back. That is my general method. You don't need to change to change to ".zip" and don't extract the whole apk! I will add this function in a future release for people who do not want to decompile/recompile in order to edit just images.
But here is how you would use Android-Utility as it is written now. It decodes (using apktool) the apk and allows the user to change xml/smali/pngs.
Let's pretend we are playing with SystemUI.apk. Just an example. Works for 98% other apks.
Place the framework-res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk from the rom you are modding inside of working-folder/framework_here. Then, place the apk (SystemUI.apk) inside mod here solo or mod here multi (btw, multi is better, hehe. I spent more time on that script - so use it even for one apk).
Next, run Option #1 to install the frameworks. Then, run Option 2 (solo) or 3 (multi). Again, #3 is better than #2 in my opinion. Both do same thing...but the workflow is better in the multi and more organized.
If you use Option 2 (solo), you will get a folder called "SystemUI" next to "SystemUI.apk". Mod that by replacing the images found in "res". You will see once you get to this step. Then, recompile it using OPTION 4. Before pushing or making a flash back to phone, put the ORIGINAL META-INF that was extracted into the new apk (found in SystemUI/dist/ - again, the folder "SystemUI" was created when you decompiled)
If you use Option 3 (multi), you will get a folder called "Projects", in which lies "SystemUI". Mod that. That is why I think it is better. The projects gets moved to a new folder and is more organized. Make the changes to the images found in the res folder. Recompile with option 5. This time, your new app gets moved to a folder called "new_app_unsigned". Again, place the ORIGINAL META-INF extracted into the new apk before using it.
In the future, please post concerns and issues here. I check that thread more often. Thanks
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so i need to put the framework in there for every apk or just system UI apk
also if I wanted to edit the framework what would I do? just edit with betterzip and save (and not sign since its system)?
also thanks for all your help, your utility is great!
When I use better archive It won't let me edit the APK.
Agh I couldnt find any (mac) videos for this.
All I'm trying to do is edit the backgrounds of widgets
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Noobs guide to theming
Credit:
tommytomatoe For patiently walking me through the install/setup/how to process.
Glossary
How to PORT a theme to your ROM
Compiling APK's
How to make your compiled APK ready for a ZIP
How to install zipalign-Step by Step!
Running Zip Align in command prompt
If you've ever wanted to port a theme to your ROM or wanted to extract a clock or a MOD from one theme and move it over to your rom, then THIS THREAD IS FOR YOU!
What you'll need to download
1)7-ZIP http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
What this thread will not show you.
How to modify .9.png's. I have already made a thread just for .9.pngs located here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140034
How to extract APK's from a theme based on your same ROM.
Once you've downloaded seven ZIP, download a theme that you would like to extract from and port it over to your rom. What I like to do is make three folders. Label them: Original, Modified and Stripped.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Original Folder-Put the downloaded ZIP in this folder along with any APK's you extract from the "Stripped Folder."
Modified Folder-Also put a copy of the APK's you extract from the Stripped folder here. You'll be placing all png's in this folder, so DO NOT EVER extract these apk's.
Stripped Folder-This is the folder you'll extract apk's in their full form. You do this by right clicking on the mouse, then select "extract."
After you've placed the ZIP into the "stripped folder", you'll want to right click on the zip>7-ZIP> and select "extract to folder /*.*/"
Click through in the folder until you find all the apk's. Usually this path works: /system/app/
You've found the APK's...now what?
Now that you've found the apk's you should the most common apk's themed are:
HtcDialer.apk-htc_pin_asset_pressed.png,htc_pin_asset_rest.png are the phone buttons
Phone.apk-phone_default_incall_300.pngx4 are the android guy you see when calling, phone_end_pressed.9.png,phone_end_rest.9.png are the end call buttons
SystemUI.apk-status_bar_close_on.9.png-Status bar close, statusbar_background.png- the top notification bar that holds the clock and battery, status_bar_item_background_normal.9.png-is the background for the status bar notifications,
Fusion.apk-Need m10editor to mod but holds the 3d clock, home screen and lockscreen rosie
Idlescreen_base.apk-Need m10editor to mod but holds the icons you see on the lockscreen along with their background
Mms.apk-message_conversation_others.9.png,message_conversation_me.9.png the text message graphics that holds the text. "Conversation bubbles"
Rosie.apk-Holds the menu icons you see when you press, "Menu"
The two other main APk's are:
com.htc.resources.apk
framework-res.apk
Both are located in system/framework folder
FIND your graphics and PORT
It's fairly simple to open up an APK. Just right click on the APK>Select Extract File to:>
Then you'll be able to view all the png's in that APK. Click and drag them to another folder so you don't get them confused with other png's in that folder you won't be using.
Copy all the png's you would like to port in their own folder. Here's an example of my personal setup for keeping track of PNG's and what folder they go into. Pretty simple.
Transferring the PNG's back into the APK that corresponds to your ROM.
You should now have organized all the PNG's you want in their folders and are ready to transfer these png's into an APK.
You should now download the EXACT ROM or THEME that you are on and extract the APK's for that theme. You do NOT need all of theme. You only need the ones you've modified. I put these APK's in the MODAPK folder.
Then right click on the APK you would like to transfer the png's to. Right click>7-Zip>Open Archive. Then click through until you get to the drawable-hdpi folder. Or the same folder you acquired the png's from the other apk.
This is what your screen should look like once you've right clicked on an APK> Selected 7-ZIP>Open Archive, you should see the following:
DRAG your PNG's into drawable-hdpi
Now, you'll want to select all the images that need to be ported and drag them into the drawable-hdpi folder.
You're 90% done. Copy these APK's to a zip and flash! If you do not know how to create a zip, find a theme that is based on your ROM. Do the same steps to open archive via 7-ZIP. Then delete whatever Apk's are in that ZIP that you're not going to use. (NOTE: You should leave at least one apk in the folder otherwise the folder will collapse.) Then just transfer your APK's into the zip. Make sure you transfer ONLY APK's that haven't been extracted!
Setting up APKTools & Decompiling APK's
This could have been started in another thread, but it goes hand in hand with theming. When you know how to decompile an APK you can edit the XML.
There are many reason why someone would want to edit XML. One example is to INVERT MMS. This is done by editing the XML within the Mms.apk.
I had a very difficult time setting this up but thanks to tommytomatoe he gave me a no brainer step by step guide to setting up apktools.
Requirements:
Download ApkTools here>>APKTOOLS
Okay. Here is what I recommend you do.
First, framework res apk is actually 1.apk not 2.apk...but my method will take care of that.
Place apktool.jar, apktool.bat, and aapt.exe in "C:\Windows". That is the correct folder. Find it by clicking on your my computer, then your harddrive "C" be default. A folder called Windows will be there.
Next test to see if it worked. Open cmd prompt and type "apktool". You should get a bunch of stuff.
Now. Make a folder on your desktop. Call it whatever you you like.
"cd" to it. I use Unix so I don't know windows paths...but here is how I do it. Type "cd", then space, and drag the folder into the prompt. You'll see it when you get there.
Inside your folder place the framework-res.apk and any apk you want to mod. If it is a sense rom also get com.htc.resources.apk.
Now. I assume you've successfully "cd" into the folder via cmd prompt. Now run "apktool if framework-res.apk" and "apktool if com.htc.resources.apk" pressing enter after each command.
What you just did was install 1.apk and 2.apk the correct way.
Now type the magic line: apktool d NAMEOFAPK.apk
For example..
apktool d framework-res.apk
That will decode framework res.
Let me know how it goes.
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-tommytomatoe
Items to note about the above process:
1)You must use the framework-res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk from YOUR ROM. It contains "coding" for lack of a better word that apktools uses to encrypt..I guess, the apk's.
Other greats links that will help you Decompile apk's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133485
How to install APK Manager
I've started to use APKManager for Compiling APK's and also had trouble installing/setting up. Here's my how to guide to getting it done.
Download APK Manager here>>APKMANAGER
1)Once downloaded, unpack/unzip and place the apk_manager_4.9 in the same directory your ADB is located. Specifically, adb.exe. My directory is as follows:
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\apk_manager_4.9
If you don't have it installed in this directory, you will won't be able to compile Apk's.
Compiling APK's
After you decompile an APK for whatever reason such as editing an XML, you'll eventually need to compile it.
Open RUN by holding down the windows button and "R" then enter in cmd
The fastest way to get to your *.*.apk is to highlight and copy the explorer bar address,
then go into command prompt type:
cd
After cd, hit space, then right click on your mouse and paste.
You should now be in the directory of your APK.
Just to recap, to Decompile an apk, type apktool d *.*.apk in the command prompt. (Pictured Below)
You'll then see your decompiled apk folder. In this example, it's SystemUI
Compiling Command-Apktool
To compile the apk, go into command and type:
apktool b *.*.apk In this example, I'm using SystemUI.apk so...
apktool b SystemUI
Inside the decompiled SystemUI.apk folder you'll see a newly created folder called, "build" and "dist" (Pictured Below)
The dist folder contains your compiled apk that just needs signatures(META-INF) and zipalign to be ready. The build folder contains the compiled apk in a folder format. If you're just modifying a couple xml's then you can copy them from the build/apk/res/*.* and paste them into your apk using 7-zip. Just know, the values folder you see when the apk is decompiled will not be shown and many other folders may not be available as well. This is when you're going to have to use the apk from dist folder.
How to make your compiled APK ready
The compiled apk is found in the dist folder. You can't use it yet, because it needs the original META-INF folder(signatures) and AndroidManifest.xml.
The fastest way to get these is to go back to your apk. In this example, we'll use SystemUI.apk. More than likely the apk you're using has already been decompiled in the same directory. To prevent and over-write, put the apk in it's own directory and extract it. (Pictured below)
You should see the META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml in the apk you just extracted. (Pictured below)
I recommend you copy these to the dist folder containing your apk. You'll be dragging these into that apk using 7-zip. To do this, right click on the apk and select, "Open Archive", then drag your META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml into the open dialogue box. (Pictured Below)
Congrats! Your apk is now signed BUT IS NOT READY until zipaligned.
How to install zipalign
What you'll need first
Android-sdk located here>> http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
ZIPalign reference Article tutorial information.
Once you've installed Android-SDK, go into the tools folder. My directory path is: C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools You're could be different.
What we're going to do is make it where you can use zipalign in any directory along with draw9patch while where there.
In the tools folder, copy zipalign.exe and draw9patch.bat. Place it in the c:\windows directory. NOTE: Any executable files you place in this folder you'll be able to access anywhere while running cmd prompt.
Running zipalign in command prompt
Now that you've installed zipalign in c:\windows we can access it from anywhere. Let's give it a test.
Go to your res folder which contains the newly signed apk in command prompt.Then type:
zipalign -fv 4 SystemUI.apk SystemUI-new.apk
After running you should have a new apk named: SystemUI-new.apk seen in my example below.
Congrats again. You now have a signed apk and have run it through zipalign. It's now ....finally ready to be put back into a zip file for flash or pushed via adb.
Verizon Banner
Great Work!
How would I change the verizon banner from the slide lockscreen?
Moyeto said:
Great Work!
How would I change the verizon banner from the slide lockscreen?
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Thanks! You mean where it says Gingeritis 3D? I haven't a clue. That's a chingy question.
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Your thumbnail is too small to read. Sorry.
Awesome work raider working on one now Ill update the progress
Hey man great guide. Works perfect. I am trying this on the Evo 3d.
Pretty impressed, good S***
Thanks for this awesome guide. This **** just works! =D
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mayfield103 said:
Thanks for this awesome guide. This S$*$ just works! =D
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No problem. I'll try to continue adding to it so other soon to be Dev's are stumped on simple stuff. Most of this stuff only takes minutes to setup but hours to find out how and most threads only cover bits and pieces which can consume you for hours.
Yo raider, how would you go about removing the clock, battery and alarm clock from the status bar? I'm currently running gingervitis 3d, but I like to have this option or the know how too when changing to another ROM in the future.
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Hey raider my port is coming along nicely just a couple questions: when replacing some of the pngs in the phone apk it replaces them but puts them at the bottom of the list instead of the same place is that OK? And two when I replaced the bar in the drop down that has the clear notifications button on it nothing changed its still the stock bar is it in a different place.
I have no idea what's goin on? =D
great tutorial.
nice job raider! Keep it up We need more tutorials like this.
Just wanted to say thanks again for this
Go check out my port!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16760544#post16760544
absolutzero1906 said:
Just wanted to say thanks again for this
Go check out my port!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16760544#post16760544
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Great job man. Understanding the porting process is the first thing anyone should learn if they want to start theming.
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Nice additions rader. I'm glad to see you still adding to this(i need it... Lol) , maybe some more studying and I'll get the gingeitis port working right.
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A brother wanted to say thanks for the help and for sharing the coldest theme for
Android. I hit your donation, and wanted to say thanks. I could only imagine all the hard work it takes. Good looking. I still have a lot of ?'s,lol....
tdk55 said:
A brother wanted to say thanks for the help and for sharing the coldest theme for
Android. I hit your donation, and wanted to say thanks. I could only imagine all the hard work it takes. Good looking. I still have a lot of ?'s,lol....
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No Problem, and thanks for the donation!
hi guys...please help me to solve my problem HERE,my thumb just for u who can solving my problem
Wooow! Thanks bro... I'll try it
how to change background of settings menu?
some one please help me.
how to change the background of settings menu?it is black in color.i want to replace a image instead of black color. I am using the stock rom sense 3.5 in htc explorer.which apk should I edit? framework-res.apk or com.htc.resources.apk?
This is a guide on how to theme your galaxy ace.
If you do not have the basic knowledge of cmd and folders handling, don't try.
*Not for the faint-hearted*
1. Root is prerequisite. If you're using stock rom, you can obtain cf-root from here.
2. Install android sdk from here. Eclipse is optional. The essential stuff we need is the adb from the sdk.
3. Please make a backup using cwm in case you end up deleting or corrupting your phone.
4. Connect your phone to the pc.
5. Open cmd and type cd C:\android\tools . (Depends on where is your sdk tools folder)
6. type adb pull /system/app/SystemUI.apk (Status Bar Modding)
7. type adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk (Framework Modding)
8. type adb pull /system/framework/twframework-res.apk (Twframework)
9. Alright, now edit the .apk to .zip in your tools folder.
10. Open up the zip and replace the mdpi files inside with the one you prepared.
11. After all the changes, change the .zip back to .apk
12. Open cmd and type cd C:\android\tools . (Depends on where is your sdk tools folder)
13. type adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app/SystemUI.apk
14. type adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/
15. type adb push twframework-res.apk /system/framework/
16. Reboot your phone.
17. Voilà! See the changes
Editing the images:
What are .9.png files?
I won't be using this type of image in this tutorial but I wanted to touch on it for users who want to edit these images.
A NinePatchDrawable graphic is a stretchable bitmap image, which Android will automatically resize to accommodate the contents of the View in which you have placed it as the background. An example use of a NinePatch is the backgrounds used by standard Android buttons — buttons must stretch to accommodate strings of various lengths. A NinePatch drawable is a standard PNG image that includes an extra 1-pixel-wide border. It must be saved with the extension .9.png in your project so it can be compiled when you build your project. This page has a nice explanation of what is required.
If you have decompiled the package (you should have if you followed the tutorial), you will see that the .9.png files have a 1 pixel transparent border with a few 100% black pixels around. You can modify them directly and the border will disappear when you compile the package again. If you haven't decompiled the package, you will see regular images, but modifying them will cause different problems as they will not stretch correctly and might cause incompatibility issues. Credits: Androidforum.
This method is used as some of us do not have ubuntu or linux, saving the trouble installing them.
Lol what about .9.pngs
it should needed to know how to prepare it
You should write in detail if you want to give tutorial
lol they should have the images prepared alr since they want to theme aint it. xD
Thanks man
great wor
Hatem2020 said:
Thanks man
great wor
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Why are you reviving such an old thread?
And for thanks, there is a thanks button!
Please stop spamming!
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well im not using sdk adb and others but i making a themes without that
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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.
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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.
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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.
If you have a question ask and I'll try my best to answer it. I decided to create this to help get more things going in our Dev Community. If nothing else you see how much work is put into theming and have more respect for the Dev's that do it.
**This is by no means an all inclusive tutorial, but it will give you a good start. I will continue to update and I am sure Shoman94 will throw a few things in here as well.**
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Basic Tools Needed:
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Stock ROM to theme try ShoStock ROM
Notepad++ for XML and Smali(God FORBID) edits
APK Multi-Tool for decompile and recompile of APK
Graphic Editing Program (If messing with .jpg or .png files) I use Photoshop, however, if you can’t find or afford it GIMP is a great program as well
7-ZIP for packaging your Theme
Theme ZIP folders left in tack so you can drag
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Basic Theme Tips
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- Res>Hdpi will, generally, be were a majority of your APK images are located.
- Res>Values>Colors.xml is primarily “A MASTER CONTROL” of coloring for that particular APK. What is meant by “Master Control” is that more than one layout item references to a certain line in Colors.xml and changing a color in there can effect more than what is desired. So try to find the edit in Res/Layout or Res/Drawable before using Colors.xml as your primary means of editing.
- Framework-res>Res>hdpi > popup*.9.png control your Pop up menu BGs like extended power menu, settings menu popups, things of those nature.
- Easy way to find where the color for a certain text is located. Take a screenshot of the text you want edited. Open that screenshot in image editing program, use color drop to select the text and grab the hex code. Go into Notepad++ then Find in Files and place that hex color in find box. Navigate to the folder /res in the decompiled apk. Hit search. This will not always work, but has helped me a majority of the time. Also keep in mind to read the xml file name before you make the edit because there could be more than one instance of that hex color.
- You can drag images into APKs without having to decompile, however, i've noticed this also can lead to decompile/compile errors if you are not careful. Best practice is to just decompile make your edits and recompile.
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List of XML, edits and what they control
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---[x] Framework-res
-------Extended Power Menu Text Color-------
global_actions_items.xml
Line: 6 add android:textColor="FFhexcode"
-------More to come i'm at work typing purely off memory-------
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Setting up for theming
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Before you start create a Folder on your Desktop and put the theme name you want as the title. Inside theme folder create a folder call it whatever your theme name is. Now extract the entire contents of the ROM to your theme folder so that you maintain the Folder structures. So now you should have two folders inside the Theme folder; themenamefolder and ROM folder.
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How to Decompile APK for editing then Recompile
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1) Put apk you want to edit in place-apk-here-for-modding folder.
2) Run script.bat.
3) In menu enter 9 to decompile apk, use option 10 if it's a core system app like contacts. For option 10 drag twframework into the menu then hit enter.
4) Make your edits then when done enter 11 to compile.
5) Only sign apk(option 12) if it's not a system application.
6) If you get no errors on building you will be given two prompts always enter yes and yes.
7) Once your prompted to hit any key to continue remove anything you’ve edited from the keep folder. If you've messed with an xml delete resources.arsc as well as the xml you edited.
8) Once you've deleted the edited files from keep folder go back to menu hit any key once it's done your edited apk will be in same folder as unedited apk(place-apk-here-for-modding folder).
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Editing .9.png files(Nine Patch)
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If you make an adjustment to these(i.e. hue/saturation) files using an image editing program often times your Nine patch in the images(black lines on borders of image) is no longer true black. An easy fix for this is to simply select 000000 in color palette and then using selection tool select each Nine patch then fill with the 000000 black color. Do this for each nine patch in the image then save and you will not encounter any compiling issues.
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Editing Colors
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android:textColor="@color/blue" is what you will see for most colors in stock apk’s. You can easily replace this with the color you want by using Hex Color Codes as such below:
android:textColor="FF000000" will give you a solid black color. The last 6 of “FF000000” are hex code. The FF of “FF000000” mean completely solid text, so if you were to replace FF with 60 “60000000” you’d have semi transparent black text. Lower the First number more transparent the text “10000000” lowest transparency without being invisible.
The same rules above apply to background colors.
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Compressing your theme with 7-ZIP
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Your Folder Structure should look as such:
Data
Meta-Inf
SDCard
System
1) Now highlight them all and right click > 7-Zip > Add to zip
2) Select compression fastest, name whatever you want the zip file to be named then zip it.
3) Always test your ZIP before releasing for general consumption.
Just in case
One more time
Great thread sir. Mod please stick!
Nice just as I was asking showman about theming you posted this perfect timing thanks!
lovely! Just what I wanted! Thank you! Most of the themes here are blue. I need to spice it up a little bit. :3
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@OP, please fix the links.... (servers not found)
Good start for the tutorial. I can't wait to see what else will be added in. I have just started to play with themeing and will have plenty of time over my winter break. I will probably be referencing back to this
Enzopreme said:
@OP, please fix the links.... (servers not found)
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Fixed it sir
?.how can we make the lock screen transparent?
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rel500 said:
?.how can we make the lock screen transparent?
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk
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NM. Method still needs testing...
Thanks for the tutorial, Do you happen to know the name of the XML file to change the Background color behind the message bubbles (not in the message bubbles) in the MMS.APK?
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "ace" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "ace" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "ace" E:Error in /sdcard/download/TestMMSTheme.zip (Status 7) Installation aborted.
So I tried just changing a few colors to test... /res/values/color and changed to like black and purple. My Zip is set up with
system
META-INF
just added the single app in the app folder.
Am I just zipping it wrong? I think I missed something simple.
Help would be appreciated
Terrold said:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "ace" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "ace" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "ace" E:Error in /sdcard/download/TestMMSTheme.zip (Status 7) Installation aborted.
So I tried just changing a few colors to test... /res/values/color and changed to like black and purple. My Zip is set up with
system
META-INF
just added the single app in the app folder.
Am I just zipping it wrong? I think I missed something simple.
Help would be appreciated
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Send me the updater script ill fix and post what I did
Running ICScrewD ROM
jivy26 said:
Send me the updater script ill fix and post what I did
Running ICScrewD ROM
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sent in pm
Terrold said:
sent in pm
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You're running I777 correct?
Yes unnamed
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Terrold said:
Yes unnamed
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
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Thankfully you werent able to flash otherwise you might have hard bricked with this updater-script you were using.
Here is the updater script. I left somethings in to show you what needed to be changed then added what it should look like. Your mountpoints were for some other phone and you had all sorts of stuff not needed in it.
Also in your system/ folder the framework folder isnt needed unless you modify framework-res.apk . All those .jar files definitely are not needed either. So your system/ folder should look like this if all you've edited was MMS.apk
system/app/MMS.apk
No other files or folders need be in there since this is just mms
http://pastebin.com/91ggDgH2
How could my mount points have changed if i pulled it from unnamed? Hope i didn't pull it from my old HTC stuff
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Terrold said:
How could my mount points have changed if i pulled it from unnamed? Hope i didn't pull it from my old HTC stuff
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That updater-script was from some ext3 format phone. Just use the updater script portion i did in that pastebin and you will be gtg
Here is a guide to use as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994940
Hi everyone, I'm here to teach you guys on how to change the text "Swipe up or down to unlock" on Xperia Z lock screen. Since I saw some request on it.
Preparation:
*Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36085941 (at B section, only the toolkit) (from now on will call toolkit)
*Notepad++ http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ (under download tab)
*Java Development Kit http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html (choose the one compatible with your os) (install it before you open toolkit)
*Latest apktool (both apktool and and it's dependencies) http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list (use dependencies for windows if you are on windows)
*7zip File Manager http://www.7-zip.org/
{ above all software are essentials for one to mod any apk files and frameworks. }
*UxpNxtLockScreen.apk (extract from ROM either from phone memory using root file explorer or from flashable ROM zip (at system/app)
*A thinking Brain
**Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 http://d-h.st/Pkb (this is the version that I'm using to mod apk and framework (it mean it is working, for me), use it if your toolkit is not working, only for windows os only) (I have no idea am I allowed to share this tool or not, since i didn't get permission from Themike10452 yet, request sent but no reply at all at the moment, I will put this down if Themike10452 request so)
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Instructions/Guide:
§ 1st, extract Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 and put it aside on any where of your comp (preferable desktop).
§ 2nd, extract apktool files with 7 zip. Yes, open the bz2 files you had download just now, you will see a tar file within, open it again, then you will see a folder, for apktool, you will see a file jar file ; for dependencies, you will see 2 files exe and bat each, copy them and replace the same file in toolkit folder (inside the "other" folder", just override the old files).
§ place UxpNxtLockScreen.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" within toolkit folder.
§ run "Apk-Multi-Tool.bat" as admin. Press any keys to continue after the "Multi Tool Screen" appear. It will lead you to a screen with multiple options shown with numbers in front of them.
§ check: at top right corner, "Current-App" should follow with "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk"(if no, please recheck whether if the file you put is in correct place or not and you shouldn't have more than 1 apk in that folder to start modding or theming), then press "9" and enter to decompile apk. Once it's done, minimize the toolkit, you will use it later, now go to root folder of toolkit, within projects folder you will see a folder named "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk".
(from 1st instruction until here is the general decompiling apk process, it should works on all apks unless the apk have extraordinary resources that can't be decoded by apktool by other toolkit, maybe? and the following instructions will be called "modding" *yes, you are now starting to mod a/an apk file now )
§ navigate to /projects/UxpNxtLockScreen.apk/res/values/ and you will see 11 xml files. Open strings.xml with Notepad++.
§ find the line with this name "lockscreen_unlock_hint", use Ctrl + F if you can't find them.
eg:<string name="lockscreen_unlock_hint">Swipe up or down to unlock</string>
§ change the sentence after " > " and before " </string> " with the sentence you desire and save the file (Ctrl + S)
§ Back to Apk Multi Tool, press " 21 " > enter > " 0 " > enter. ( This is to set compression level to 0. I'm not sure if it works with Compression level at 9) then " 11 " and enter to recompile the apk. A while later. screen will pause and show a message end with < y / n >:
2 options here:
# To be safe, press " y " and enter then wait for it to extract source from original apk, navigate to keep folder, delete a file named "resources.arsc" and back to apk multi tool and press any buttons to continues. (this is to keep the original sources at new modified apk to reduce error and maintain its compatibilities to the ROM.)
# Another is " n ", just press n and enter, and done. (i wont give 100% working in this way, do it on your own risk)
§ You will then get a file named "System_UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", move or copy it into your SD, rename to "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", and replace it with correct permission ( R W - R - - R - - ).
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# To change the number of times unlock to remove the unlock tips (unlock untill a certain times to remove the unlock tips), navigate to /projects/UxpNxtLockScreen.apk/res/values/ and open intergers.xml with note++, and find the following lines "unlocks_before_hint_removal"
eg: <integer name="unlocks_before_hint_removal">100</integer>
change the number value to number of times you desire and save the file, then recompile the apk.
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Extra
You may use the apktool provided by stanlin salu from his tutorial of decompile/recompile apk. About decompile and recompile apk, follow his tutorial, just edit those files according to my instructions/guide. This thread is actually only providing the information about which file and which line to be edited to change the unlock tips and unlock times before remove tips.
{stanlin salu's apk decompile and recompile tutorial and apktool download------------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011337
CAUTION!
§ Please check both of your apk file by opening them with 7 zip file manager, compare both apk for their content(should be total of 3 files and 2 folders), all the files and folders within should have the same size except "resource.arsc" *unless you modified some other pictures, then check the number of files contained in the folder, the number of files must be the same. If "META-INF" is different, please copy the folder from original apk to modded apk and override them. None of those files (classes.dex, AndroidManifest.xml, META-INF...) can be 0kb (I think only odexed framework will get 0kb, deodexed framework will not get 0kb)
§ If you replaced any picture in drawable folders, please make sure that the picture have same file name with the original picture. And during recompile process, please delete the same picture file of the same name that you modified at keep folder if you choose < y > at the pause.
Miscellaneous:
§ If you seriously having problem to recompile or modding, you may upload UxpNxtLockScreen.apk or yours to me for modding and I will upload to you once I get it done.
§ Please give me some time to mod for you since I'm just a Pre-University Student who studied 12 hours a day and also spending my time with my family and friends as well. I'm doing all these as a part of my interest and my own free will. :angel:
Credits:
Themike10452 for the apk multi tool and his great tutorial there.
stanlin salu for his apk decompile and recompile tutorial (even though i didn't learnt to decompile apk from his tutorial, but something extra from his tutorial)
*I will take no responsibilities if your phone is bricked because of using any mod from this thread. Everything is done on your own risk. So please don't point your finger at me if anything goes wrong, or I will LMAO. You should have know the forum's rules, you are the one who chose to use this mod at your own decision, I do not use a gun point at you to use it
Please click the "Thanks" button if this mod helped you and of course those who are in credits for their effort
I´ll try and try but don´t works for me, I follow the steps. maybe i´ts a pc or sofware problem.
Re: [TUT] How to change "swipe up or down to unlock" for Xperia Z lockscreen
I think this should go in Theming section maybe if I'm not mistaken
But still nice work
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Ghostfreak NB said:
I think this should go in Theming section maybe if I'm not mistaken
But still nice work
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
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sorry about that, maybe i should request moderator to move this thread later
Re: [TUT] How to change "swipe up or down to unlock" for Xperia Z lockscreen
jordiluna said:
I´ll try and try but don´t works for me, I follow the steps. maybe i´ts a pc or sofware problem.
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What kind of problem is it? Can you give more detailed info for me to sort it out? Best with screen shot of the toolkit.
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xange said:
Hi everyone, I'm here to teach you guys on how to change the text "Swipe up or down to unlock" on Xperia Z lock screen. Since I saw some request on it.
Preparation:
*Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36085941 (at B section, only the toolkit) (from now on will call toolkit)
*Notepad++ http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ (under download tab)
*Java Development Kit http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html (choose the one compatible with your os) (install it before you open toolkit)
*Latest apktool (both apktool and and it's dependencies) http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list (use dependencies for windows if you are on windows)
*7zip File Manager http://www.7-zip.org/
{ above all software are essentials for one to mod any apk files and frameworks. }
*UxpNxtLockScreen.apk (extract from ROM either from phone memory using root file explorer or from flashable ROM zip (at system/app)
*A thinking Brain
§ 1st, extract Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 and put it aside on anyway of your comp (preferable desktop).
§ 2nd, extract apktool files with 7 zip. Yes, open the bz2 files you had download just now, you will see a tar file within, open it again, then you will see a folder, for apktool, you will see a file jar file ; for dependencies, you will see 2 files exe and bat each, copy them and replace the same file in toolkit folder (inside the "other" folder", just override the old files).
§ place UxpNxtLockScreen.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" within toolkit folder.
§ run "Apk-Multi-Tool.bat" as admin. Press any keys to continue after the "Multi Tool Screen" appear. It will lead you to a screen with multiple options shown with numbers in front of them.
§ press "9" and enter to decompile apk. Once its done, go to root folder of toolkit, within projects folder you will see a folder named "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk". and minimize the window, you will use it later.
§ navigate to /projects/UxpNxtLockScreen.apk/res/values/ and you will see 11 xml files. Open strings.xml with Notepad++.
§ find the line with this name "lockscreen_unlock_hint", use Ctrl + F if you can't find them.
eg:<string name="lockscreen_unlock_hint">Swipe up or down to unlock</string>
§ change the sentence after " > " and before " </string> " with the sentence you desire and save the file (Ctrl + S)
§ Back to Apk Multi Tool, press " 21 " > enter > " 0 " > enter. ( This is to set compression level to 0. I'm not sure if it works with Compression level at 9) then " 11 " and enter to recompile the apk. A while later. screen will pause and show a message end with < y / n >:
2 options here:
# To be safe, press " y " and enter then wait for it to extract source from original apk, navigate to keep folder, delete a file named "resources.arsc" and back to apk multi tool and press any buttons to continues. (this is to keep the original sources at new modified apk to reduce error and maintain its compatibilities to the ROM.)
# Another is " n ", just press n and enter, and done. (i wont give 100% working in this way, do it on your own risk)
§ You will then get a file named "System_UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", move or copy it into your SD, rename to "UxpNxtLockScreen.apk", and replace it with correct permission ( R W - R - - R - - ).
Credits:
Themike10452 for the apk multi tool and his great tutorial there.
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Nice explanation for new learners...
I knew this but I thanked you because there was no post like this when I started theming.....
Cheers
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jordiluna said:
I´ll try and try but don´t works for me, I follow the steps. maybe i´ts a pc or sofware problem.
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U should tell at which step u were struck whether it compiled and decompiled without errors
Sorry for the delay, I always compiled with errors, with this programe and with other versions of apktool. So I say it is software problem, something missing in my computer, I never could decompiled and compiled any apk.Whit this tutorial and others. This tutorial is great, and no doubt it will work.:good:
jordiluna said:
Sorry for the delay, I always compiled with errors, with this programe and with other versions of apktool. So I say it is software problem, something missing in my computer, I never could decompiled and compiled any apk.Whit this tutorial and others. This tutorial is great, and no doubt it will work.:good:
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did you install the Java and restart your comp? the apktool require Java Development Environment(JDE) to run it. JDE download is on 1st post. and you must choose the correct version, for instance like me, i'm using windows 7 ultimate x64, so i installed windows x64 bits version. since you said u tried different version of apktool and its not working, you must have either java problem, or you did not running it as administrator.
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I download the java file, and restart, but run as administrator......., I'll try
send from my mind, without phone.
Re: [Tutorial] Xperia Z Lockscreen - change unlock screen tips
jordiluna said:
I download the java file, and restart, but run as administrator......., I'll try
send from my mind, without phone.
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Try it friend and tell here...
If it still does nor work for u I will upload my apktool which I think will work 100%
I´ll try, ..... this is the apk, some png´s are modified by me. But something´s strange, classes.dex 0 kb, androidmanifest 0kb.In meta inf all three files 0 kb View attachment System_UxpNxtLockScreen2neon.apk
Is this normal?
And a lot of thanks for your time...:good:
jordiluna said:
I´ll try, ..... this is the apk, some png´s are modified by me. But something´s strange, classes.dex 0 kb, androidmanifest 0kb.In meta inf all three files 0 kb View attachment 1760764
Is this normal?
And a lot of thanks for your time...:good:
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it souldn't be 0kb.... that dex file is what dalvik cache used to store. i upload mine apktool, you try and see if is it still the same or not......, you are running which os by the way?
would you mind to send me your original file as well?
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I'm on windows vista. I'll send the original file this afternoon. Thanks
send from my mind, without phone.
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jordiluna said:
I'm on windows vista. I'll send the original file this afternoon. Thanks
send from my mind, without phone.
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I have a exam tomorrow after that I will surely solve it problem and by that time u will upload the original file
And till then just tell are u installing framework via apktool as uxpnxt is a framework dependent files
The original file......View attachment UxpNxtLockScreen4elements.apk
salsreloded said:
I have a exam tomorrow after that I will surely solve it problem and by that time u will upload the original file
And till then just tell are u installing framework via apktool as uxpnxt is a framework dependent files
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I already uploaded a working version that i'm using......
jordiluna, you try it see if it works or not. and, after recompile, please recompare the modded apk and original apk, the 3 files must have same file size, choose < y > during recompile, just delete the resources.arsc only. leave other untouched files and pictures there to be rewrite to the new modded apk.
I downloaded apktool and I put the original file and.......recompile without errors!!! all files are well. but :crying: The word that I edit in strings, I put just UNLOCK, don´t shows in the lockscreen. I redownloaded notepad too, and nothing.:silly::silly::silly:
Please mod this file for me. I just only need this word- UNLOCK. And thanks for your time, a lot of thanks.
View attachment UxpNxtLockScreen.apk
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jordiluna said:
I downloaded apktool and I put the original file and.......recompile without errors!!! all files are well. but :crying: The word that I edit in strings, I put just UNLOCK, don´t shows in the lockscreen. I redownloaded notepad too, and nothing.:silly::silly::silly:
Please mod this file for me. I just only need this word- UNLOCK. And thanks for your time, a lot of thanks.
View attachment 1765456
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Apk is downloaded to my phone now, I will mod it and post to you once I done it tomorrow afternoon (+8 here) after I back from school.
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Take your time, don´t hurry. And thanks.
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Take your time, don´t hurry. And thanks.
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Well, I gave you 2 versions. one is tips with "Unlock" as you requested, another one is "jordiluna @ XDA-Developers".
just rename anyone of those to UxpNxtLockScreen.apk and replace the old one with correct permission ( R W - R - - R - - ). correct permission 1st before replace. and reboot. hope you will like it