I have only seen a couple of tutorials around on how to deal with 9.png images and they were not very informative and left me just as confused as before. I have put together a Powerpoint presentation that aims to make it a little more clear. While this presentation is not comprehensive it does give the basics of how to fix and deal with 9.pngs.
Just download the file and remove the .zip extension.
For more info on Draw9Patch tool see the official Android Developers page here http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/draw9patch.html
I'll be happy to try and answer anyone's questions and please if you have a tip or trick to add feel free.
I wish you could make a guide on how to theme miui... =[
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Very nice. Thanks for this.
Thanks I have been doing alot of work arounds for these. I have also found a way to edit them colorwise in photoshop without having to redraw them. This comes in pretty handy when making alot of color variations of the same themes/roms. It is really quite easy all you do is open them in photoshop then hit image>hue and saturation then play with the master color bar do not touch lightness or go below 0 on saturation. If you mess with negative saturation or lightness it will lighten the draw9 guides and they will no longer work. If anyone is interested in trying it do so at your own risk, I have not had any problems doing it this way.
Now I just need to figure out how to properly use jarsigner and im set lol....
Now this is a useful post, thank you
Thanks
Allot of useful info here also
http://modmymobile.com/forums/404-m...ide-editing-compiling-draw9-9-png-images.html
WoW! nice tutorial wish I had something like this when i first started to try and theme. Does anyone use xultimate to recompile the .9patch after editing it? Great tool.
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WoW! nice tutorial wish I had something like this when i first started to try and theme. Does anyone use xultimate to recompile the .9patch after editing it? Great tool.
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I think I need a tutorial for that tool. I can get it to check my images which is handy but other than that I'm not sure what it does.
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the link i posted shows you how to use xultimate
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the link i posted shows you how to use xultimate
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That might explain my 2.4 GPA in college.
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That's very nice, however I've tried mod the bubbles from the Mms.apk a few times and can't get them to look normal afterwards. Text is outside the bubble etc... Any suggestions? There has to be a trick to those.
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In addition to this great tutorial, feel free to grab some great 9 patch PNGS from my site.
I'm adding more daily and you have permission to use for all your android apps, including commercial projects.
I use photoshop now to create them, using various styles. It works like a charm.
RichardLalancette said:
In addition to this great tutorial, feel free to grab some great 9 patch PNGS from my site.
I'm adding more daily and you have permission to use for all your android apps, including commercial projects.
I use photoshop now to create them, using various styles. It works like a charm.
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Is the site super secret? Just curious.
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This is the best tutorial I have found for 9 patch
http://android10.org/index.php/articlesother/279-draw-9-patch-tutorial
I have release a new site that helps draw 9 patch images online.
Just want to know what you think about it?
draw9patch.com
is there any gud and reliable tool to make 9 patches....? i want to know more abt those 1x dots and borders....
anishsood said:
is there any gud and reliable tool to make 9 patches....? i want to know more abt those 1x dots and borders....
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you use the ninepatch jar that comes in the sdk. the lines are the guides by which the image is stretched.
on another note. ultimatex is a nice idea, however i would reccomend not using it. the problem comes when you decompile an apk that has .9 images that were compiled with ultimatex. the image and the patch seperate into two seperate files and prevents recompile. its just as easy to decompile the entire apk, edit your .9's then recompile the apk.
Just to add to an earlier post when using Photoshop or fireworks or gimp or any editing till you like you simply select the image with the box tool like your cropping the image being sure to select Only inside the black 1 pixel area. Doing this you can change the color brightness saturation or even add to the image. As long as your changes don't go into the black area you can pretty much do anything.
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Just to add to an earlier post when using Photoshop or fireworks or gimp or any editing till you like you simply select the image with the box tool like your cropping the image being sure to select Only inside the black 1 pixel area. Doing this you can change the color brightness saturation or even add to the image. As long as your changes don't go into the black area you can pretty much do anything.
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thats an excelent point. if for some reason the guide lines do get messed up, just delete that part and redraw the lines in nine patch. people fear .9 images and they shouldnt, they only take a little extra effort.
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ok let me try this again...
Go to market
Download mm, ninjamorph, silver edit, and astro.. While here pick up a random icon pack... (your first morph)
Open silver edit..pick new xml.. Here is a template. Replace the dashes - with less than/greater than < .. They won't show on xda
-?xml version="1.0"?-
-themename-Theme_Name-/themename-
-themeversion-1.x-/themeversion
-screenshot--/screenshot-
-author-that's you-/author-
-authorweblink--/authorweblink-
-phone-Samsung Vibrant-/phone
-rom-Stock-/rom-
-themedescription-whatever changes-/themedescription-
-item-your app.apk-/item-
-path-/system/app/-/path-
-description-changes the...-/description-
-item-framework-res.apk-/item-
-path-/system/framework/-/path-
-description-Morphs the ...-/description-
Open ninja morph, choose the apk you want to modify.. The images you want to change are in res folder in the drawable dir.. choose the icon and replace it with one out of the icon pack..
Open astro.. Go to android themes.. Make new directory, Theme_Name.. Open the workspace folder..this is where the changed apk is... Copy res folder.. Paste it inside Theme_Name.. Delete everything but drawable... Open the silver edit folder in astro and copy Theme_Name.xml and paste it with your new res folder... You just made a morph on your phone...
Open meta morph..start checks and chose existing... Click Theme_Name and Theme_Name.xml, apply all...
Your original images from your apk are in backup inside android themes...
Thanks stericson for 2 great apps
I used this method today to build a metamorph theme... I used dropbox, a free app from the market to upload it for the community... I dont even need a comp anymore...
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lol now we only need a full version of gimp for our phones. Nice guide I will try this.
I followed this to the t. All i changed was a .png file for an app icon but it would not reinstall. there is something i'm missing here but ar the rookie, noob, or what ever. i can't put my finger on it. Any suggestions?
Add me on gtalk... [email protected]
I can have you building themes in an hour...
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Haven't got to try this yet but I've noticed your always willing to teach ppl how to theme so I just wanted to say thank you. This community is lucky to have you around.
Hey. Just wanted to know if its possible to use created icons from scratch in place of the original icons. But the original icons will always be in that folder right.?
And is there an alternative way instead of metamorph.Thanks.
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Nevermind. I was able to edit and modify the icons through ninja morph. I changed the wireless and cell signal bars so far ill post a screen shot if interested.
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My own custom icons
Here are some i have been working on
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Haven't got to try this yet but I've noticed your always willing to teach ppl how to theme so I just wanted to say thank you. This community is lucky to have you around.
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Well I haven't really had the ability to do lately... and those that can't do, teach.. I was lucky to get in on the bottom floor and learn before xda got cluttered with a bunch of ppl that just take... I figure this is my way to give back to the real devs that put out quality work but can't make their roms perfect for everybody... so that anybody can make the small edits to make their phone perfect for them...
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Where do you get the icons from
vibrant rooted
macnutR14
super io kernel+OCLF
QS 1998
2.2 froyo
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Where do you get the icons from
vibrant rooted
macnutR14
super io kernel+OCLF
QS 1998
2.2 froyo
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Which icons are you referring to. ?
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I'm trying to change the icons on my lock screen the one that slides from left to right as well as right to left I found the file switched the icon but it won't change any ideas?
Nerov3 voodoo
Nero 3 for vibrant. Icon changes and other tweek. Very nice. A Big Thanks Junkdruggler!
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Nero 3 for vibrant. Icon changes and other tweek. Very nice. A Big Thanks Junkdruggler!
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This is the bomb.
I downloaded three icon packs. But when I'm in nijamorph looking for the icon pack images I cant find them.
I went into system/app as well. I looked basically looked at every folder...
Can you please help?
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Silver XmL is no longer available, are there any other options??
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I'm trying to change the icons on my lock screen the one that slides from left to right as well as right to left I found the file switched the icon but it won't change any ideas?
Nerov3 voodoo
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tHOSE ARE FOUND IN SYSTEM>FRAMEWORK>FRAMEWORK.APK>DRAWABLE FOLDER
THEY ARE CALLED SOMETHING LIKE IC_JOGDIAL
Hi all!
(or Y'all as we say in texas)
I'm James or Knight Wolf as I'm know on XDA and other forums..
I want to provide a place where all of us from EOD and Destroyer and the rest of EVO 4G can hang..
I am a member of Alpa Team from EOD and have been a problem solver , helper , DAD , and Manager for many years now (I'm34)
I love UOT kitchen and wish there was one for sense 3.0 themes.
current mods from Alpha Team!
I hope to provide a few lnks and options to those who need it.
and with that being said lets start with a few links I"ve found / stumbled upon.. (next post)
and no TROLLS!!!! (unless you have an awsome pic I havent seen yet)
update 08/01/2011 KnightWolfMOD is available (click on siggy)
Updates in progress!
Here is a few things I have gathed so far.....
If you have a link to add please PM ME !
Free phone calls and txt w/wifi (no pic mail) app is $3.99 (one time fee)
Wired Tether for andoid phones... "Easytether pro" $9.99 (one time fee)
Fix apps not fitting screen
Album art doesnt match?
Old Netflix App
Transparent gapps/xda
Overclock script page
Kernels I'm playing with
Future Link
Best. Thread. Ever.
Something useful (pending)
I like what your doing here
Icons disappear after reboot ? Install fast boot from the market .
Want to turn off captive buttons ?
install screen filter
Whats up KW! Everyone my name is Shawn and I'm a flashaholic! :
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Whats up KW! :
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whats up!!
so glad you could make it. we need to help EOD noobs and others in that thread. I was hoping to keep our new endeavors over here.
we will see absolutezero and mayfield and others soon!
WELCOME TO ALL !!!
(even trolls as long as you are funny trolls)
Ill take this spot till I can get near a computer
I do have a big collection of Linux/Penguin Avatars if anyone would like to use them. 900+.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22849951/Penguin_Avatars.zip
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So what have you accomplished with YOUR 3D ?
Who has a transformer?
What would you like your new evo to do? (besides full root with recovery)
What's your favorite theme (mine is zone 23 III)
Maybe I should have named thread... HAHA!
Htc Android Hackers Anonymous
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whats up!!
so glad you could make it. we need to help EOD noobs and others in that thread. I was hoping to keep our new endeavors over here.
we will see absolutezero and mayfield and others soon!
WELCOME TO ALL !!!
(even trolls as long as you are funny trolls)
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Ding ding ding you are correct I am here. Lets have some fun!
Sweet! Now we need the rest of the "ALPHA TEAM" , A few noobs with questions, and even a few TROLLS (for amusement proposes).
Hey MAGNUS you out there?
evo 3d
so far loving the new phone hope to see more in 3d but cant wate to see what the dev can make this thing do
Are there any themers in here?
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evo bryan said:
so far loving the new phone hope to see more in 3d but cant wate to see what the dev can make this thing do
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I am sure most of evo 4G team will develop . Kind of a "coming soon" of all stars in my opinion.
I really want a 3D photo bucket myself. As well as CM7 and other "goodies"
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Are there any themers in here?
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<------ OG EVO UOT themer
Want to theme skins for 3.0 but ZONE23 does some really nice work. He has the tools and the patience.
I have neither of which (for now)
knightwolf123 said:
<------ OG EVO UOT themer
Want to theme skins for 3.0 but ZONE23 does some really nice work. He has the tools and the patience.
I have neither of which (for now)
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Well I'm working on a Monster Energy theme and it's the first them I've ever done. I could really use some help if anyone would be up to it. All help would be greatly appreciated.
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Great thread! The only thing I would like to see is some kind of control for the capacitive button brightness. I prefer the Brightness widget with 3 settings. So if HTC doesn't come through with a fix maybe someone here could.
Actually... I'm not really doing a theme... More of a sense 3.0 skin. I have never done a theme and figured starting with a sense skin would be easier. If anyone has any tips/advice for a beginner at sense skins, please feel free to share.
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Well I'm working on a Monster Energy theme and it's the first them I've ever done. I could really use some help if anyone would be up to it. All help would be greatly appreciated.
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Here is what I've found so far that "might" help as a guide...
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1.) Install APKTOOL there are plenty of sites on how to do this so I’m not going to get into it.
2.) Decompile the base APK “apktool d Base.Theme.v1.apk”
3.) Open AndroidManifest.xml with NOTEPAD ++ do not, DO NOT use windows note pad for this
4.) At the end of Line #2 change EVOZoneBlue to whatever you want to call your skin save that and close it
5.) Got to /assets/ rename EVOZoneBlue to whatever you change it to in #4 only the last part. You will notice that my file name is only EVOZoneBlue its not com.htc.skin.EVOZoneBlue
6.) Now go to /res/values open “strings.xml” with NOTEPAD++ edit Line #4 to the name of your Skin save and close.
7.) Adjust/replace PNG files as you wish in /res/drawable-hdpi & drawable-land-hdpi
8.) Now recompile what you have “apktool b base.theme.v1” it should compile
9.) Open m10 Editor open your APK /apktool/base.theme.v1/dist/
10.) Edit m10s files I generally open the entire folder in explorer view. Once an icon appears on the right, right click it and open in explorer view. It’s a lot easier than picking the files one at a time. Make sure you’ve got everything because you won’t want to open this back up unless it’s absolutely necessary.
11.) Save m10
12.) To sign APKs I generally used APK Manager
13.) Copy your APK to / place-apk-here-to-batch-optimize
14.) Run Script type 16
15.) Place your APK in /place-apk-here-to-batch-optimize
16.) Run Script type 15
17.) Copy APK to device and install
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Holy crap! That is awesome. That is what I have been searching for and have had no luck. Thank you very much!
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Holy crap! That is awesome. That is what I have been searching for and have had no luck. Thank you very much!
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I am not a good themer, but I am learning. The key to the 3.0 skins from what I can tell is decompiling the m10 files which I do not think apktool does. Look at this thread here. I have changed the lockscreen ring and some of the colors on the rosie using this so far, but I got overcome by events this week. Look at it and let me know I will be working a little this weekend and more during the week on putting together what I find. I am horrible at photoshop and other tools, but I guess I have to learn sometime.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=107862
Edit: I guess APK tool does do m10, but try this one to they both work. I use apk tool for my OG Evo for messing with apps and works great.
Hey peeps,
I'm finally trying to get into themeing my 3D on my own and would like to know where I can find the names of each individual file that I can edit and what it changes within the ROM. For example the text input areas what are the names of those files within the framework-res.apk? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated and if this has already been covered can you point me to the right place because searches aren't bringing up anything. Also, Mods if this is in the wrong place, move it for me. thanx
You need to know that you can't edit all files or think that all is in png's since some of them are values and not graphics. FE if you want to mod the dialer you need to edit the xml files.
HTC Reseller said:
You need to know that you can't edit all files or think that all is in png's since some of them are values and not graphics. FE if you want to mod the dialer you need to edit the xml files.
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Cool, thanks for that info
This thread will answer all of your questions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320891
Thanx ssojyeti2!!
but I still don't see anyone explaining what the specfic file names are for the images within the system\framework\framework-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi\ or other similar places you can edit/switch out pngs. I've extracted the images but you can't always tell which image affects what within a ROM.
Nobody makes lists of all the images because there are thousands of them and they constantly change with software versions. Most are always in drawable-hdpi
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Thanx ssojyeti2!!
but I still don't see anyone explaining what the specfic file names are for the images within the system\framework\framework-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi\ or other similar places you can edit/switch out pngs. I've extracted the images but you can't always tell which image affects what within a ROM.
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Unfortunately man it is exactly as notsointeresting said. Basically its looking through all the images and finding what you think may change what, then just edit it and test it. The only tutorials you'll find are how to edit the actual .9 pngs and maybe some text edits. Here's one that I had posted in the Interactive Phone Modification thread, but it is just color text edits that can be made in framework-res for sense 3.6.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26491437&postcount=3974
If you give me £1,000,000 I'll name them. Seriously tho experiment and after you have done a few themes you will start to know what does what. I quite often ask mayfield for the 0x0000000 numbers of m10 files because he has modded the fusion so may times he has learnt mot of them from by heart. Good luck
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If you give me £1,000,000 I'll name them. Seriously tho experiment and after you have done a few themes you will start to know what does what. I quite often ask mayfield for the 0x0000000 numbers of m10 files because he has modded the fusion so may times he has learnt mot of them from by heart. Good luck
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For 50,000 ill help...
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I'll do it for a $100 an image
Jk
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If I did it for a penny an image I'd still get 10,000 dollars....
This thread. I love it. Seriously though, look at the file names and try to relate them common, divider, ect...
And as soon as you figure it out you'll get a newer operating system and have to start over. That's where the fun is.
I figured out evo 4g and then I bought a evo 3d. Then figured it out and then bought the el tevo. It's a vicious cycle.
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So many images, so few pennies....
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Knight has list of a handful probably has more of em named now. But you learn pretty quick what is what after you do it a few times. . As for other pngs edit as many as you want in the system ui frame work res and so on. Also look in the sticky section a lot of info you should read up on.
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Set your explorer window to grid the images spread out then look at your phone and then look for the image you want to change in your explorer window.
Make a few changes and send the file to your phone reboot and see if it worked.
It's long hard tedious work but rewarding in the end when you finish and people download.
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You need to know that you can't edit all files or think that all is in png's since some of them are values and not graphics. FE if you want to mod the dialer you need to edit the xml files.
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You are wrong about Dialer , open phone.apk find the image and edit like you want like I do
I'm trying to change the unlock icon to something a little more jellybean looking. It just seems funny having those nice icons next to a plain white symbol. I'm having trouble recompiling the framework-res.apk. I'll try again tomorrow after work to get a flashable zip posted
For anyone who wants to attempt this them self the icon PNG file is located at
System>framework>framework-res.apk>res>drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi>unlock_default.png
Here's the rough icon I made as well at 244x244 pixels, the same as the original. Not great but its a start
johnrippa said:
I'm trying to change the unlock icon to something a little more jellybean looking. It just seems funny having those nice icons next to a plain white symbol. I'm having trouble recompiling the framework-res.apk. I'll try again tomorrow after work to get a flashable zip posted
For anyone who wants to attempt this them self the icon PNG file is located at
System>framework>framework-res.apk>res>drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi>unlock_default.png
Here's the rough icon I made as well at 244x244 pixels, the same as the original. Not great but its a start
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Looking nice...you really don't have to recompile the apk in this case...just 7zip the new icons in the proper folder and good to go...just saying...
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Well that makes it easy, thanks. I'll still get it in zip format so everyone can just flash. I'll work on the icons a little more too.
A jelly bean android icon would be cool. Just a thought
I like it!
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Looking nice...you really don't have to recompile the apk in this case...just 7zip the new icons in the proper folder and good to go...just saying...
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Can you make a small tutorial for this? because I'm a noob when it comes to put things in the right place.
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severinca said:
Can you make a small tutorial for this? because I'm a noob when it comes to put things in the right place.
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While you are waiting for the tutorial you will need to root your phone and install Root Explorer or another file manager so you can place the files and change permissions of files.
Sorry ive been busy the last few days and tonight I moved my work over to my Linux box and had to reinstall the SDK, adb and apktool all over again. I was getting boot loops when trying to do it without the proper tools plus I need em to make flash able zips. I might have something up tonight as I'm busy with work tomorrow and then borderlands 2 gets released at midnight so I won't be getting any sleep.
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Sorry ive been busy the last few days and tonight I moved my work over to my Linux box and had to reinstall the SDK, adb and apktool all over again. I was getting boot loops when trying to do it without the proper tools plus I need em to make flash able zips. I might have something up tonight as I'm busy with work tomorrow and then borderlands 2 gets released at midnight so I won't be getting any sleep.
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i717 Offi©ial CM9
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While you are waiting for the tutorial you will need to root your phone and install Root Explorer or another file manager so you can place the files and change permissions of files.
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I ve been rooted since day one.
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can i have the detailed way of how to change the image for the lock and not the unlock target? i did go to the specified location but the default image file in the .png format extracts itself and i do not know how to replace it.
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I'm trying to change the unlock icon to something a little more jellybean looking. It just seems funny having those nice icons next to a plain white symbol. I'm having trouble recompiling the framework-res.apk. I'll try again tomorrow after work to get a flashable zip posted
For anyone who wants to attempt this them self the icon PNG file is located at
System>framework>framework-res.apk>res>drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi>unlock_default.png
Here's the rough icon I made as well at 244x244 pixels, the same as the original. Not great but its a start
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I also want to change it on my phone, any luck getting it done?
Use vrthemer to flash these mods. The scripts automatically update the apk with your images. Use one of the lockmods I made in the 4.2.2 lock mod thread to see how the folder structure is set. Its easy as pie
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Hey themers:
I'm just getting acquainted with making small modifications to the system and am currently working from a stock 4.0.4 LPL based ROM. I would like to implement a 50% translucent effect on the TW status bar.
I've decompiled SystemUI.apk many different ways - as a non-system app, an app w/ dependencies (both framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk), I've recompiled without any issues at all and immediately de-compiled to make sure my changes "stick", and they do. I then throw them into a flashable zip, wipe cache/dalvik, flash the zip and fix permissions, no go.
I'm following a guide that was originally posted in the GS2 forum that instructs us to do the following:
1) SystemUI StatusBar.smali - locate the "...Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;-><init>(IIIII)V" statement and change the const/v16 above it from "const/16 v16, 0x4" to "const/16 v16, -0x3".
2) Go to res > values > drawables.xml and edit "status_bar_background" hex to #7f000000 for 50% transparency.
This didn't work on its own, so on top of that I also tried implementing the same sort of change mentioned in #1 above on both the PhoneStatusBar and TabletStatusBar.smali files. Still no go. The system boots no problem, but just no change in the visual appearance of the status bar.
Does anyone have any ideas outside of this on what smali file or statement in the above files might control this feature? I'm still digging but didn't know if others had attempted this. Thanks to any and all who are willing to help. I don't need anyone to look at code for me, just a gentle shove in the right direction would be fantastic!
+1 for this.
I'd love to see this work.
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+1 for this.
I'd love to see this work.
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was looking for something like that for month.
I'll get there...The solution cannot be far off from what has already been documented. However it seems others have not yet been able to do it on this device...probably just because there are more pressing projects underway. Guess it's up to us noobs lol
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djmatt604 said:
I'll get there...The solution cannot be far off from what has already been documented. However it seems others have not yet been able to do it on this device...probably just because there are more pressing projects underway. Guess it's up to us noobs lol
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Haha anything is possible on XDA (;
djmatt604 said:
I'll get there...The solution cannot be far off from what has already been documented. However it seems others have not yet been able to do it on this device...probably just because there are more pressing projects underway. Guess it's up to us noobs lol
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Does tw use a standard grey block to extend the background for the status bar? It sounds like it would and if that is do you could try adding that grey colour to an alpha channel on the image.
Just a thought
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scaryshark said:
Does tw use a standard grey block to extend the background for the status bar? It sounds like it would and if that is do you could try adding that grey colour to an alpha channel on the image.
Just a thought
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I'll have a look this week!
You need to modify the "tw_" variants of the status bar definitions to see anything happen, TouchWiz UI does not use the regular assets/definitions.
qreeves said:
You need to modify the "tw_" variants of the status bar definitions to see anything happen, TouchWiz UI does not use the regular assets/definitions.
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Thank you sir! I will give it another go. Have a TW ROM to update in the next cpl weeks, this might make it in
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djmatt604 said:
Thank you sir! I will give it another go. Have a TW ROM to update in the next cpl weeks, this might make it in /QUOTE]
No problem, I spent most of last night working out how to move the system bar from the bottom of the screen to the top using a decompiled SystemUI from the TouchWiz rom for the Galaxy Tab. You might find that even though you make the bar transparent that the area behind it is black anyway (it is for me at least using the official 4.0.4 rom) due to it assuming that the system bar is being rendered there. I'm yet to figure out how to manipulate the rest of the WindowManager environment to fix the issue.
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