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Hi how can I replace the original (blue) stock menu background image with one of my own ?
I've Xperia X8 Rooted on Stock 2.1 update 1
I know there are alot of themes and this and that, But I don't want to get messy, I just want to replace the image with one of my own, please provide a tutorial link , thanks...
Try this one:
If you want to change your wallpaper, press the menu button when you are on the home screen. Tap 'change wallpaper' and select a picture.
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from:
androidforums.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x8/243113-xperia-x8-blue-background-change.html#post2043013
I have no stock rom anymore, so I could not confirm if it works. At least it sounds plausible.
lolz, u noob
LOL at second post
Maybe if look in framework res folder and find the background image, you can replace it with your own (remember to keep the same file name and resolution). Sounds kinda difficult though.
orangzeb said:
lolz, u noob
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change \res\drawable mdpi\semc_bg.png in framework-res.apk
This Mode is only for Gingerbread ROM and is no more maintained !
Same Mode is Availble in my ROM NeroICS with every thing working
GPS crash fix and network toggle is fixed now with 15 toggles...
I have read a lot about users comments to know how to make Power widgets for statusbar and how to customize them.
And finally got solution over it ! Its similar to the statusbar from CyanogenMod BUT this one is more cool in look !!
You can add remove and arrange the power widgets in statusbar as you want and also apply settings without reboot ! This is for Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Users with Android 2.3.4 OS as i have tested it on my SK17i
It also worked on Xperia Mini and Live (Tested by users...)
Active users can try at their own risk ! And please report if it works....
NOTE : I am not responsible if you damage your device by my work ! AND DON'T HESITATE TO HIT THANKS BUTTON IF YOU LIKE MY WORK AS I HAVE MODED IT FOR SK17i !!
Instruction for use :
Firstly extract "Xperia Nero v1 (Power Widgets).zip" anywhere you want and follow these method.
Method 1 :
1] Install QuickPanelSettings.apk
2] And Just Copy " Xperia Nero v1.zip " directly to SD CARD and flash it using CMW
And you are done !
Method 2 :
1] Install QuickPanelSettings.apk
2] Extract " Xperia Nero v1.zip " copy SystemUI.apk from "app" folder and framework-res.apk from "framework" folder of extracted files.
3] Put them anywhere in phone memory before you replace original files using adb or Root Explorer etc and change permission to
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4] Make backup of original SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk and then copy the apk that you put in phone memory just now.And reboot
And you are done !
Sorry For Orange colored pics but actually its BLUE Color NOT Orange !
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Thanks to "sj8023ld" For His Post Here
Hi.
I was interesting and beautiful
Thanks
javad0111 said:
Hi.
I was interesting and beautiful
Thanks
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Did it work on your mini ?
crazyadmit said:
Did it work on your mini ?
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Yes, work!
excellent mod thanks, works on mini pro. is there any way of using this with UOT Kitchen or adding it without changing the stock theme? i added to UOT Kitchen but when i flashed that it altered my theme but have removed my status bar widgets..
thanks
batjon said:
excellent mod thanks, works on mini pro. is there any way of using this with UOT Kitchen or adding it without changing the stock theme? i added to UOT Kitchen but when i flashed that it altered my theme but have removed my status bar widgets..
thanks
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Yes you can use it with UOT kitchen and I can say it would be better to re modify these apk file as you want instead of porting look of old SystemUI.apk, as it takes more efforts than redesigning
thanks for reply. I have tried using this in UOT Kitchen but when i flash it back on to my phone the status bar widgets are gone. ANy ideas?
batjon said:
thanks for reply. I have tried using this in UOT Kitchen but when i flash it back on to my phone the status bar widgets are gone. ANy ideas?
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This might be due to 2 reasons first is you might have added header or carrier lable that will cause you to loose power widgets
or the layout,choose mdpi layout and make sure tou haven't added any non compatible widget icons like blue icon pack...
rest it shouldn't happen as i have tested them on uot before i answer you
method 2 does not require unlocked bootloader right? just rooted phone?
update - my UOT Kitchen'ed version of framework and systemui works if i perform a factory reset and then apply. but then i lose all my stuff, so i have restored my backup. I have tried wiping dalvik cache and then flashing zip but that applies my theme but without toggles :-s I'm so confused
komiks0916 said:
method 2 does not require unlocked bootloader right? just rooted phone?
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No method 2 needs only rooted phone to use root explorer or similar software to copy apk files
These software requires root access...no need of unlocked bootloader..
batjon said:
update - my UOT Kitchen'ed version of framework and systemui works if i perform a factory reset and then apply. but then i lose all my stuff, so i have restored my backup. I have tried wiping dalvik cache and then flashing zip but that applies my theme but without toggles :-s I'm so confused
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This shouldn't happen,though you try following steps
firstly extract my apk files from my work (systemui and framewor-res both)
Upload them to uot and modify as you want
download and extract the modified uot files (systemui and framework-res both) and replace your origianl apk files from phone memory by giving properpermission as mention above in method 2
Reboot and it should work ...
and be sure you don't mess with header and carrier label through uot ! Cause i have restricted them in my work for stability.
Don't forget to HIT Thanks Button for me
live
On my live I've just used systemUI.apk and it works perfectly.
I just don't like the status bar color... I would like to change it to the original black, but i don't know how..
If someone can change this for me, I would be very grateful
On this mod, for what is the framework, what it will do?
avatar_pt said:
On my live I've just used systemUI.apk and it works perfectly.
I just don't like the status bar color... I would like to change it to the original black, but i don't know how..
I someone can change this for me, I would be very grateful
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ok,wait till tomorrow as i am posting new stuff for you that you gonna love for sure.And I will make stock bar for you...be patient
live walkman
neroyoung said:
ok,wait till tomorrow as i am posting new stuff for you that you gonna love for sure.And I will make stock bar for you...be patient
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thanks m8. for sure I'll be drooling
I can test drive whatever you have, and then you can update the post as Live Walkman compatible.
thanks in advance
avatar_pt said:
thanks m8. for sure I'll be drooling
I can test drive whatever you have, and then you can update the post as Live Walkman compatible.
thanks in advance
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Check the screen shot from 1st post and download if you like from the link above the last picture from 1st post or from here
And don't forget to Hit Thanks Button
neroyoung said:
Check the screen shot from 1st post and download if you like from the link above the last picture from 1st post or from
And don't forget to Hit Thanks Button
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already did thanks
Possibility to unistall?
Hi, it works...but the graphics are horrible...is there any way to remove that except hard reset? Thanks...
michael.tesar said:
Hi, it works...but the graphics are horrible...is there any way to remove that except hard reset? Thanks...
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Can you explain what you meant by horrible graphics ?
Did it gave you any glitches or else ? cause it worked on Mini as told by one user...
And if you want to revert back to old look then just replace SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk of old rom with proper perimissions that i mentioned above and you will get your old look back... (I hope you had made a backup of these files or Nandroid backup before you used my work )
I noticed a small problem in Quick panel
Pressing mobile data, which indicates the light on or off is not quenched. He turns on and off mobile data, but the indicator light remains lit.
I got tired of seeing the white and grey keyboard and didnt wanna use the Gingerbread keyboard cause of the small buttons. So I themed the stock one a little bit. Thought I would share it with the community.
Using root explorer, copy to /system/app. Change permissions to rw-r-r, reboot to xrecovery, clear cache and dalvik cache, Reboot, Enjoy
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added odexed version - not a flashable zip. Use same method from above
oh nice! saves me doing it i was just about to start doing my own one lol!
Something i didn't know how much i need it! thank you man
I followed your instructions but it keeps force-closing every second.
I'm on MiniCM, anyone experiencing this?
Change the name of it to the name of your keyboard before you move it and it will over write.
(NOTE)
Not all roms have the same name for the keyboard
tiagoSequeira said:
I followed your instructions but it keeps force-closing every second.
I'm on MiniCM, anyone experiencing this?
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try deleting LatinIME.odex
Edit: don't have to rename the textinput-tng to the existing keyboard since the package name is different anyway... (?)
Oh he is using an odexed rom. I dont why I didnt think of that. Ok I will odex this apk and post it as well for anyone using odexed ROMs.
Dude
To work perfectly this keyboard,need some lib and usr files
second..
You replace the mdpi java icons with hdpi ones and characters on buttons is to big and someone protrude from button perimeter...
Friendly superuser
Superuser_ said:
Dude
To work perfectly this keyboard,need some lib and usr files
second..
You replace the mdpi java icons with hdpi ones and characters on buttons is to big and someone protrude from button perimeter...
Friendly superuser
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Well most phones already have the stock Eclair keyboard or GIngerbread keyboard. My rom is Gingerbread 2.3.7. So I know this will work if anyone already has either keyboard in their ROM. Ive swapped around to all three keyboards. All worked. and I know the icons are hdpi. They look a lot better on my phone then mdpi. And they get resized by android anyways. I left the characters bigger so they can be seen better. Only notice two characters that hang over a litte bit. Neither causes any issues though. BUT, I guess I could change the icons to mdpi and resize the characters if anyone wants it done.
Thanks for the feedback
No it haven't dude..
I Just make fresh install my rom and install your keyboard
Force close and force again...
To all users 2.2+ and you dude..
Delete all system keyboards
Install your with any way you want
or try my flash way here : http://db.tt/20QG32OH
I Just replace in system/app the default one with your and I added the correct system files
No offence and free to use those files..
Btw
Nice work and thanks for sharing..
Friendly superuser
nice color, hope other colors coming~
Request a color and I will see what I can do
Looks good, i try this
Chadw1985 said:
Request a color and I will see what I can do
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Can you make some glasses? I mean transparent 75% maybe.
I will definitely try. I been thinking about a transparent one for a few days now. Cant find icons for it. So I will have to make or convert some. Might take me a day or so but I will get it done
Ive installed this keyboard. But the black theme only works in portrait. Why is it? Thanks.
Sent by my w8 with XDA app........
Superuser_ said:
No it haven't dude..
I Just make fresh install my rom and install your keyboard
Force close and force again...
To all users 2.2+ and you dude..
Delete all system keyboards
Install your with any way you want
or try my flash way here : http://db.tt/20QG32OH
I Just replace in system/app the default one with your and I added the correct system files
No offence and free to use those files..
Btw
Nice work and thanks for sharing..
Friendly superuser
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Superuser, do you still have that (black KB) somewhere, because link on Dropbox failed? Could you repost it, please?
zlamar said:
Superuser, do you still have that (black KB) somewhere, because link on Dropbox failed? Could you repost it, please?
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You are lucky..still have it
Here:
http://db.tt/M5RBxC41
And the original here
Chadw1985 said:
I got tired of seeing the white and grey keyboard and didnt wanna use the Gingerbread keyboard cause of the small buttons. So I themed the stock one a little bit. Thought I would share it with the community.
Using root explorer, copy to /system/app. Change permissions to rw-r-r, reboot to xrecovery, clear cache and dalvik cache, Reboot, Enjoy
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added odexed version - not a flashable zip. Use same method from above
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Here you provide the zip flasheables
download
download version odexed
Superuser_ said:
You are lucky..still have it
Here:
http://db.tt/M5RBxC41
And the original here
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Thank You!
Anybody knows is there any better black kb but stock alike? In case this one is only portait rethemed....
Hi!
For now I haven't ideas for what band/images I will add in future so:
Tell me what you want to see
Just install like normal app (after reboot the stock DefaultThemes will be restored so this is temporary method - to see what is the effect) or copy to system/app.
After copying you need to reboot your phone and then choose theme.
If someone will successful use it on Gingerbread please let me know if it work.
GB & ICS themes from post #16...
Pictures and app in attachments.
IF YOU LIKE MY WORK CLICK: THANKS.
bigups man.... i love dis!!! but i too have some Go Launcher themes wish i would like to use with Xperia Stock Launcher. Buddy can yhu make it work please?
I can try make theme for stock launcher and for go launcher... please give me an apk with theme you want to be modded or simply upload pictures and title you want to see. Before midnight I'll upload moded apk if it will be working or give feedback if not.
thanks so much buddy.... i appreciate!!!!
http://www63.zippyshare.com/v/42979616/file.html
http://www63.zippyshare.com/v/81191294/file.html
help me try dis 2 files first please!
Ok.
So firstly: in buildin themes chooser there are no possibility to use icons for menu... Only backgrounds (for now, I'll try to make icons change, maybe add some strings in xml files or must edit smail files (very hard, but possible).
reaper61616 said:
Ok.
So firstly: in buildin themes chooser there are no possibility to use icons for menu... Only backgrounds (for now, I'll try to make icons change, maybe add some strings in xml files or must edit smail files (very hard, but possible).
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Thanks so much buddy... i appreciate yur effort man!!!! God Bless...
whalesplaho said:
Thanks so much buddy... i appreciate yur effort man!!!! God Bless...
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Again!
Want click 'quote'...
This is the apk with first theme, without icons. I thing there will be problem with adding icons to DefaultThemes... To change icons we need modify framework or app that want to have non-stock icons.
I think that 'Glam' has very nice appirience.
Today morning I'll upload next app for you with the second and first theme in one package.
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Please tell me what you think about this
There is bug in keyboard in dialer... When uploading morning I'll try to repair it.
Not working brov... download, copy apk file to system/app/, add permission & restart!!!
Don't know why. I install this on my phone - work, copying working too... I will see and try to make it work.
What error you get?? Try to install first... Tell me if instaling of this package is working.
Check one more time permissions... If I can use it without any errors then you can too.
Try redownload apk.
Upload with images so you can see that it works.
Application background in 'old paper' is little edited because the original was to bright and texts was less visible.
which one did yhu upload again brov...?
nice screenies... thanks so much buddy! i copy to system/app, add permission den restart... when i open display- themes, it was blank, nothing shows!
I don't know why it is blank. In my phone you have seen what it's looks like.
Take a look at post #10... There is an app with moded 2 themes. Try to install (not copy) and tell me is there still missing dialpad background.
What is your phone? What system compilation do you use? Place a screenshot with issue you talking about.
I figure out how to ADD (not modify) themes.
Take a look at attachment... There one theme added called 'NEW' (copy of 'Glam' but is more then 7 buildin themes).
i get parsing error while installing....
am using xperia mini pro buddy. what do yhu mean by system compilation?
whalesplaho said:
what do yhu mean by system compilation?
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Android 2.3 or 4.0??
reaper61616 said:
Android 2.3 or 4.0??
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GB... 2.3.4!
So there is a problem... I modify apk from ICS... Try this app to install (attachment)...
thanks buddy.... am downloading dis den would try it now!!!
whalesplaho said:
thanks buddy.... am downloading dis den would try it now!!!
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Give feedback please.
Working perfectly brov.... i saw total black, glam, old paper, emerald & so on!!!!
but icons didnt change!!! thanks....
whalesplaho said:
Working perfectly brov.... i saw total black, glam, old paper, emerald & so on!!!!
but icons didnt change!!! thanks....
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No issue with keyboard?
If you delete original DefaultThemes.apk from system/app you can install themes (like normal app) and after reboot it will not change to stock.
First backup and then delete. On ICS this is working correctly.
To change icons we need to modify apps... This is a lot of work. In DefaultThemes or ThemeChooser app there are no possibility to add icons change mod or it's very very very hard to do.
When I buy new PC I'll write app (this is a plan ) to change whole UI (backgrounds and icons) for stock.
I've tried to mod the lockscreen to be transparent. However i noticed that it is only possible if i mod both the lockscreen and the theme files as each theme had its own lockscreen wallpaper. Attached here are the lockscreen and the purple theme which i've modded. do it at your own risk
1. backup
2. download both the UxpNxtLockScreen.apk and PurpleTheme.apk
3. place them in system/app folder overwriting the existing one by using root browser
4. change the permission of both files to rw-r-r
5. reboot
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I forgot from where did i get the transparent default_wallpaper.png, thx to the person who provide it. If u wanna use it on another theme, then replace the lockscreen wallpaper in that particular theme with the transparent default_wallpaper.png by yourself. I'm making this for my own use and for those who need it. If anyone found my thread similar to any other thread, then report it. Good luck.
CWM flashable zip by reed_bone thx
celeritykid said:
I've tried to mod the lockscreen to be transparent. However i noticed that it is only possible if i mod both the lockscreen and the theme files as each theme had its own lockscreen wallpaper. Attached here are the lockscreen and the purple theme which i've modded. do it at your own risk
1. backup
2. download both the UxpNxtLockScreen.apk and PurpleTheme.apk
3. place them in system/app folder overwriting the existing one by using root browser
4. change the permission of both files to rw-r-r
5. reboot
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I forgot from where did i get the transparent default_wallpaper.png, thx to the person who provide it. If u wanna use it on another theme, then replace the lockscreen wallpaper in that particular theme with the transparent default_wallpaper.png by yourself. I'm making this for my own use and for those who need it. If anyone found my thread similar to any other thread, then report it. Good luck.
CWM flashable zip by reed_bone thx
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Wow,,,, nice thread Brother...
so easly to mod this... but u must know about png file in .apk:fingers-crossed:
Would I just need to to replace default_wallpaper.png what?Still need the support of the theme?
NoControlOfMyself said:
Would I just need to to replace default_wallpaper.png what?Still need the support of the theme?
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wont work if only replace the default_wallpaper.png without replace the lockscreen wallpaper. but you can still try to replace only the default_wallpaper.png if u want
celeritykid said:
wont work if only replace the default_wallpaper.png without replace the lockscreen wallpaper. but you can still try to replace only the default_wallpaper.png if u want
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Tried, really no theme support or does not work, must be the theme of support, thank you
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Ask about my XPERIA U can use this?Please answer, thank you
NoControlOfMyself said:
Tried, really no theme support or does not work, must be the theme of support, thank you
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Ask about my XPERIA U can use this?Please answer, thank you
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about xperia U I'm not sure, maybe someone else can answer. If its ICS it won't work. if its JB i think it will
celeritykid said:
about xperia U I'm not sure, maybe someone else can answer. If its ICS it won't work. if its JB i think it will
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O,THX.
Getting rid of the annoying 'dark screen' overlay
If you get annoyed by the screen suddenly darkening upon touch, you can disable it by decompiling classes.dex, opening smali/com/sonymobile/lockscreen/widget/blindslayout/StaticBlindsSettings.smali and going to the following block:
Code:
# virtual methods
.method public getBackgroundLayerColor()I
.locals 1
.prologue
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[B][COLOR="#ff8040"]const/high16 v0, -0x6100[/COLOR][/B]
return v0
.end method
Change it to become (change colored in green):
Code:
# virtual methods
.method public getBackgroundLayerColor()I
.locals 1
.prologue
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[B][COLOR="SeaGreen"]const v0, 0x0[/COLOR][/B]
return v0
.end method
Then recompile classes.dex, copy it back inside the same zip (and obviously install it back into /system/app/) and restart your phone. I learnt that the hard way and wasted a couple of hours wondering why nothing was happening.
I've attached two screenshots to show the difference (please excuse the differing blind pane sizes and the red fps counter in the right image, I had made some additional tweaks and enabled the lockscreen's debugging mode at the time). The one on the left is before, the one on the right is after.
Although it still has a darker tint than the actual wallpaper behind the lockscreen, I feel the tint is necessary to emphasize the fact that there is a lock screen in place (not to mention the strange visual anomalies that appear with 100% transparent panes, you can already see some if you look carefully).
celeritykid said:
I've tried to mod the lockscreen to be transparent. However i noticed that it is only possible if i mod both the lockscreen and the theme files as each theme had its own lockscreen wallpaper. Attached here are the lockscreen and the purple theme which i've modded. do it at your own risk
1. backup
2. download both the UxpNxtLockScreen.apk and PurpleTheme.apk
3. place them in system/app folder overwriting the existing one by using root browser
4. change the permission of both files to rw-r-r
5. reboot
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Screenshot 2
I forgot from where did i get the transparent default_wallpaper.png, thx to the person who provide it. If u wanna use it on another theme, then replace the lockscreen wallpaper in that particular theme with the transparent default_wallpaper.png by yourself. I'm making this for my own use and for those who need it. If anyone found my thread similar to any other thread, then report it. Good luck.
CWM flashable zip by reed_bone thx
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Can someone port this to Xperia P? (JB)