Hi, I was just wondering if there was some developer app or trick to optimize the app icons on Jelly Bean to HD, instead of having them all blurry ? I used to have an iPod 4th Gen and there was an app in Cydia that would optimize the app icon to retina display, it was called iretiner >_> IS there a way to do this on Android ? No, I'm not an Apple Sheep, don't worry, I just had this thought flying through my head and I had to ask it since I kept searching and couldn't find anything about it, so here I am o.o Thanks for your replies !
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Japanezedann said:
Hi, I was just wondering if there was some developer app or trick to optimize the app icons on Jelly Bean to HD, instead of having them all blurry ? I used to have an iPod 4th Gen and there was an app in Cydia that would optimize the app icon to retina display, it was called iretiner >_> IS there a way to do this on Android ? No, I'm not an Apple Sheep, don't worry, I just had this thought flying through my head and I had to ask it since I kept searching and couldn't find anything about it, so here I am o.o Thanks for your replies !
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Icons in Android are automatically scaled after what display you're on by the OS. It will automatically seek out the one that's closest to your resolution out of 5 categories, LDPI (Low) MDPI (Medium) HDPI (High) XHDPI (Extra high). Unless the maker of the app has provided a high res version, (XHDPI would be "HD") there is no way. You cant magcally make a picture better, despite what CSI wants you to think.
xLexi said:
Icons in Android are automatically scaled after what display you're on by the OS. It will automatically seek out the one that's closest to your resolution out of 5 categories, LDPI (Low) MDPI (Medium) HDPI (High) XHDPI (Extra high). Unless the maker of the app has provided a high res version, (XHDPI would be "HD") there is no way. You cant magcally make a picture better, despite what CSI wants you to think.
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Oh, well thank you for informing me, I have now learned something new. It's disappointing that icons can't be enhanced or optimized like in iOS, but thank you anyway
Japanezedann said:
Oh, well thank you for informing me, I have now learned something new. It's disappointing that icons can't be enhanced or optimized like in iOS, but thank you anyway
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Actually. iRetiner REPLACES the app icon with a larger one, given its available (jailbreak required).
Android is smart enough to take the best suited icon and use it, given the developer made an icon of that size (without rooting).
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Actually. iRetiner REPLACES the app icon with a larger one, given its available (jailbreak required).
Android is smart enough to take the best suited icon and use it, given the developer made an icon of that size (without rooting).
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Is it possible to get the icon from the app once downloaded, enlarge it with photo editing software, and replace it ? It's just irritating that the app gameplay is completely HD, but the icon is not.
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Is it possible to get the icon from the app once downloaded, enlarge it with photo editing software, and replace it ? It's just irritating that the app gameplay is completely HD, but the icon is not.
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That actually depends on the launcher, some launchers allow you to change the app icon that is shown, I believe.
Not sure which ones though
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Go launcher let's you change app icons, thats what I use, don't know bout other launchers
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That actually depends on the launcher, some launchers allow you to change the app icon that is shown, I believe.
Not sure which ones though
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So I'm assuming that the stock Jelly Bean launcher won't allow you to change them, even if you use some kind of root explorer to replace the icon with a bigger one in the app'a folder ?
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So I'm assuming that the stock Jelly Bean launcher won't allow you to change them, even if you use some kind of root explorer to replace the icon with a bigger one in the app'a folder ?
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I'm sure you could do it with root explorer, but you might run into issues where you'd need a computer or change something within a zip or apk, or some other sys stuff.
Kinda like changing LCD density, I make mine lower and have to use a phone.apk from another phone, if I dont my phone force closes
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So I'm assuming that the stock Jelly Bean launcher won't allow you to change them, even if you use some kind of root explorer to replace the icon with a bigger one in the app'a folder ?
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If you had the .apk file of the app, you could extract it, replace the icon, and rezip it back into a .apk. Then install it.
But Play doesn't give you the file, and it would be annoying to find the newest version of every app as it came out and extract, replace, rezip.
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If you had the .apk file of the app, you could extract it, replace the icon, and rezip it back into a .apk. Then install it.
But Play doesn't give you the file, and it would be annoying to find the newest version of every app as it came out and extract, replace, rezip.
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Doesn't the Play Store store the app apk's in /data/app/ or in /sdcard/mnt/ ?
jaredw444 said:
I'm sure you could do it with root explorer, but you might run into issues where you'd need a computer or change something within a zip or apk, or some other sys stuff.
Kinda like changing LCD density, I make mine lower and have to use a phone.apk from another phone, if I dont my phone force closes
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System stuff such as what ? It seems simple enough to mess with the app apk's, what system stuff would need changing ?
If you want to change the apps icon, take the apk file (which can be found in system/apps but this might be different on your phone just use a file browser with a search function to find it). decompile it using the apktools, change the icon to what you want then recompile and install
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If you want to change the apps icon, take the apk file (which can be found in system/apps but this might be different on your phone just use a file browser with a search function to find it). decompile it using the apktools, change the icon to what you want then recompile and install
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What would be the required size for the Nexus 7 so they don't come out all blurry ?
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What would be the required size for the Nexus 7 so they don't come out all blurry ?
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96x96 I do believe
same goes for music files eh
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96x96 I do believe
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Well thank you for your help, I'll try it out :3
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Ok so I have an app NinjaMorph installed which allows me to open .apk files and swap out a file (say an icon file) and then repackages up the .apk for me.. so far it's working as expected.. the only problem I'm having now is figuring out the locations of some of the apps I have installed as it seems that some of them aren't listed or at least don't appear to be.
Anyone have any idea where or how I can figure out the install locations on apps that are already installed? Is there another app I can install that will provide that info perhaps?
For instance the GasBuddy app. It doesn't show up anywhere in the system/app directory...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Try /data/app
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Try /data/app
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Oh nice looks like there's a ton of them in that directory... thanks!
you need Better Cut its a paid app on the market iv had it since it came out back on the G1. its great replace any apps icon with any image you want
they even have Themes and icon packs available for free once you download it so if you want all your icons one style/theme it will do them all. or you can just select individuals
No problem.
johnt2k: I think he's talking about customizing icons within the app, like menu buttons etc.
Actually what I'm trying to do is change a few icons in the app drawer. I can use Desktop Visualizer to make custom shortcuts no problem but changing the icons in the app drawer is a little giving me trouble.
I've been trying to use this Ninja Morph app to edit the .apk files and swap in the icon I want but it've only had it to actually work and with my settings and contact apps. Doesn't seem to take on the others i've tried to actually apply the change.
Yeah it seems like ninja morph only wants to change things in /system/app
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I would rather not install another app to change icons. How involved is it to actually pull the apk from the ROM, replace the stock icon and push it back through.
I messed with this some on my Vibrant decompiling apk's and doing basic icon and xml changes but that was so long ago I don't even know if the process is relevant. I also only played with non stock apks like launchers, never anything that is already compiled to the ROM initially.
I'm wanting to push in custom icons for Facebook, Twitter, camera, market ect....
Thank you
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blizzard1017 said:
I would rather not install another app to change icons. How involved is it to actually pull the apk from the ROM, replace the stock icon and push it back through.
I messed with this some on my Vibrant decompiling apk's and doing basic icon and xml changes but that was so long ago I don't even know if the process is relevant. I also only played with non stock apks like launchers, never anything that is already compiled to the ROM initially.
I'm wanting to push in custom icons for Facebook, Twitter, camera, market ect....
Thank you
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After you decompile look in the hdpi folder I and replace the picture named icon with one that have the same dimensions.
I think I'm not sure it was a long time when I messed with apps
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After you decompile look in the hdpi folder I and replace the picture named icon with one that have the same dimensions.
I think I'm not sure it was a long time when I messed with apps
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Me too this is why I wanted to dbl check. Also, some of these apps split to another folder right? Would I need to pull both?
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Its not all that difficult, just have to decompile the app, swap icons in res/drawable/ folder I believe(might have to look elsewhere), recompile. Then as long as it's NOT a system app, sign it. Then push back to phone. There are a couple of tools to use. I like using just apktool, but apk Multi-Tool is good as well. Try them out, see which you like more.
Apk Multi-Tool
apktool
Do note though, doing it this way, whenever the app has an update(facebook, twitter,etc.) you will have to re-do this. Let me know if you have any other questions, i'll try to help.
and p.s. shortercut is a good lightweight app to add custom icons.
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Me too this is why I wanted to dbl check. Also, some of these apps split to another folder right? Would I need to pull both?
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you can (most of the time) swap the icon with 7zip, no need to decompile and recompile. Some apps put the icon in /res/drawable, some in /res/drawable-hdpi. If you need more help after trying this out go to the theme help link in my sig.
For any one having issues setting custom wallpapers through an AOSP based ROM, I have found the solution. Upload the image(s) to any host. I simply use my G+ account. Access said site using your device (through the browser) and long press your chosen image until the menu comes up. Choose Set As Wallpaper and voila! A full size, non-cropped custom wallpaper on your phone/tablet.
Thanks always been annoyed by this bit of ignorant setting ,
I would like to chose myself if I would want it cropped or not,
Maybe nice add to remove the cropping in custom roms
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You can always use the app quickpic too, much simpler
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You can always use the app quickpic too, much simpler
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It does not work for me on AOKP M6. That's why I went through the trouble of figuring this out. There is not an app on the market that avoids the "cropper" on AOSP ROMs in my experience.
Try app in google play called (simple image wallpaper free) after installation you will find the app under live wallpapers and choose you image and set and full screen no croping at all
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The same goes for wpClock
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The same goes for wpClock
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Mohamedselim said:
Try app in google play called (simple image wallpaper free) after installation you will find the app under live wallpapers and choose you image and set and full screen no croping at all
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I think you guys have missed the point. You should not have to download an app in order to set a wallpaper "as-is". The method I posted is quite simple and does not force the download and install of an app and you also avoid having tons of images on your phone at one time. Plus, the 3 wallpaper apps I've tried are full of ads and still force the crop.
Are there any tweeks that can we put or change in our rooted Atrix with 2.3.4 stock rom???
Hmm you can change the lcd density. I like to have it between 200 and 220. Stock is 240. Make things look sharper in my opinion.
If someone has tried other tweeks let us know in this post...
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Hmm you can change the lcd density. I like to have it between 200 and 220. Stock is 240. Make things look sharper in my opinion.
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I believe you should not mess with the density settings. Otherwise you can face compatibility errors with apps in play store.
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dedebekri said:
I believe you should not mess with the density settings. Otherwise you can face compatibility errors with apps in play store.
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Yes, but most of the time, if you clear Play Store's data, it goes away. I never use stock DPI. Its a waste of the screen to watch everything so big, plus it looks way sharper, as if the phone had a higher res.
I think 220 was my sweet spot on the Atrix. On my GS2, i have to go lower because of the lower res and bigger screen.
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I believe you should not mess with the density settings. Otherwise you can face compatibility errors with apps in play store.
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True, unless you have a patched Vending.apk.
I keep my DPI at 213, everything looks much better, I feel like I have more screen real-estate, and ever since patching my Vending.apk I never had any compatibility issues on Google Play. (I do however have location-based restrictions, but that's another story and also fixable using other methods.)
I also deleted /system/app/MarketUpdater.apk so the system doesn't overwrite my patch by suddendly deciding to update Vending.apk.
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True, unless you have a patched Vending.apk.
I keep my DPI at 213, everything looks much better, I feel like I have more screen real-estate, and ever since patching my Vending.apk I never had any compatibility issues on Google Play. (I do however have location-based restrictions, but that's another story and also fixable using other methods.)
I also deleted /system/app/MarketUpdater.apk so the system doesn't overwrite my patch by suddendly deciding to update Vending.apk.
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I want to change the density, how can I patch Play Store or where can I find it?.
Thanks.
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zaexcs said:
I want to change the density, how can I patch Play Store or where can I find it?.
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I just followed instructions I found here on the forum. It was long time ago so I don't remember what was the thread/post, feel free to search yourself. Or if you like you can try my patched Vending.apk, version 3.7.15 (attached).
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Are there any tweeks that can we put or change in our rooted Atrix with 2.3.4 stock rom???
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Its not hard.
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
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which may improve battery life while phone went to standby mode. But of course, background app may not working.
Anyone know how we can change the icon in the carousel for apps download from Play Store to look like ones from the Amazon app store?
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Anyone know how we can change the icon in the carousel for apps download from Play Store to look like ones from the Amazon app store?
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Create an icon of the app you want the icon to be changed, or find a bigger icon on the net. Decompile the apk, find the icon inside the apk. Change it with your new icon. Compile the apk. Sign it. Put it into your kindle, install and enjoy!
Seriously... i have no idea
Hanzo.Hasashi said:
Create an icon of the app you want the icon to be changed, or find a bigger icon on the net. Decompile the apk, find the icon inside the apk. Change it with your new icon. Compile the apk. Sign it. Put it into your kindle, install and enjoy!
Seriously... i have no idea
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For some apps, Amazon has a folder with pre-defined icons on the device. I cannot remember the directory atm, but browse around & you will find it.
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For some apps, Amazon has a folder with pre-defined icons on the device. I cannot remember the directory atm, but browse around & you will find it.
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Thanks, I'll have to do some browsing!
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rcartaz09 said:
Thanks, I'll have to do some browsing!
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Just bumped over this topic.
As there are still lots of people buying Fires around, maybe topic is not outdated for all - thus there is a solution.
APK Icon Editor freeware, open source tool to modify Android app icon.
Very easy to use in fact.
Just need to install Icon Editor on your PC, open and replace APK icon and repack it back and sideload to KF HDX (should work for other KF as well).
From dozens of apps just few of them may not work - f.e. if you repack Toshl, it gives error while loading (can't connect to server), the same with Dolphin Browser... Thus my advice is BEFORE you install modified APK, backup original one.
Anyways in my case only this 2 apps refuse to work after modification. All others (including Chrome, Firefox, alternative markets like Mobogenie or 1Mobile, MxPlayer or Dice Player.... etc. etc. all work just fine.
And yes - NO ROOT required.