[tutorial]how to get nav-bar on jb/ics rom - XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps

Hello guys..
Here i present you the mod how to enable navigation bar(on screen buttons) on JB/ICS roms..
its very simple and easy..
REQUIRMENT
1)Apktool
2)Notepad++
1> add the following line at the end of buid.prop file
"qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
now on reboot we will have nav-bar like on nexus so its size would be bigger
2>To get the bar resized you will need to edit Framework-res.apk, so first decompile the framework-res.apk of the rom you are using with the help of apktool or any other tool that u might prefer..
3> now go to res/values and open dimens.xml file using Notepad++(these will be present in framework-res folder created on decompiling apk)
4>here look for 3 lines which refers to navigation bar height and width, they must be in first several lines
5>now change the DPI as you're requirment i prefer height between 25-27 and width 21-23. save the edit file and close notepad++
6> now compile the framework-res, so we will get a build folder inside the framework-res folder created on decompiling the apk as said above
7> here in build folder just go to apk folder and copy the “resources.arsc” file to the original framework-res.apk(you can use 7-zip to open frmework-res.apk(original) and then drag and drop the “resources.arsc” file in it, just replase the “resources.arsc” present in the file as it will prompt)
well you are done now you need to put the framework-res.apk(original) on to the phone as you want by flashing a zip or manually..
and reboot
enjoy..:good:
you can also add some new buttons by editing systemui.apk as i have done here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971225

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thank you man amazing topic
but i can't find dimens.xml in res/values
how can i resize my navigation bar ?
i've samsung galaxy s2

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Are you on cm10 rom..

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->Sid said:
Are you on cm10 rom..
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no

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I haven't used any other rom as im using a x8 which is an old phn and thus v don't have other much jb roms except cm10.. But it must be same.. Which rom are u using? Can u provide framework-res.apk..

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The nav buttons don't show up on lockscreen. Just blank space.
Well I'm on xperia J but with Jellybean. It worked but not for the lockscreen.
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