[THEMERS] [DEV] VillainTheme System 0.4.1 - SHARE - Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Themes and Apps

VillainROM and Partners​Presents​VillainTheme System 0.4.1​
I am not the maker if this... I am just sharing it here...
This Theming System can be used to Modify png's, xml's inside .apk files in recovery. This will be helpful for creating Icon Packs, Theme Packs, etc. I used this in ATOMODS - For Samsung Galaxy Y. I want to share it here because Themers can Create Themes For All Roms in a Single File and Changing Just the Required Files instead of Modifying the whole framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk.
Features:
- Will modify APKs in a ROM, without changing signatures, and can be used on any ROM where the filenames of themed files is the same.
- Should not need updated between versions of a ROM
- Zipaligns all APKs before installation
- Stores a backup of all files being modified in /cache/vrtheme-backup/
- Requires no coding abilities or editing of files - just drag and drop
- Can copy "raw" files, though at risk of not working on other devices (well, let's face it, it won't work on likely a slightly different ROM, so this feature is not recommended or encouraged)
What You Need To Know :
As a Themer? Well, here is the information:
Inside the zip, in the vrtheme folder, you can create a folder called "system" and "data". The former is required, the latter is not required unless you wanted to theme a data app (strongly not recommended, unless you know the app will be there on every phone)
Inside the system or data folder, create a subfolder "app", and in these, make subfolders named EXACTLY after the APK name. For example, to theme the Browser, you need a folder called "Browser.apk". It must be correctly capitalised.
Within there, place the files you require for your theme, in the relevant locations. So most PNGs will be in res/drawable-hdpi/. You can put in xml files too (those which are not in resources.arsc), if you compile them via apktool, and extract them with a zip tool.
In the vrtheme folder, as well as system and data folder, one called "raw" can exist. Within here, you can place files to be copied verbatim to the ROM (for example, modified JAR files). Note that using this may make the theme device dependent (read WILL make it device dependent)
And that's about it.
As a User:
You don't need to know much - just flash this zip like a regular zip, and you'll get your theme running. But you should be able to apply themes to any device, ROM, and version of the ROM, without it causing adverse effects. That means less time spent by themers making the original theme, and less time spent modifying it constantly for new versions of ROMs.
Downloads:
(Link As Given in Original Thread)
Villain Theme System 0.4.1 (Thanks To DOC)
Credits:
D.O.C for the original idea in a discussion on IRC
Stericson for the original idea of metamorph. While totally different, it's a shared goal to separate themes from ROMs
Matt from the Metamorph team, for the zip binary compiled for Android
Seshy, for testing
XDA Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207017

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Its really awesome...try it...
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Reserved! I likey!
Questions? Better go to [Help Thread] by Deadly
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OMG its awesome

ss pls
Phone : SamSung Galaxy Y ST-5360
Rom : USRR v9 by O.G.Y Team
Kernel : White Kernel 1.3.3 by whitexp

viponline99 said:
ss pls
Phone : SamSung Galaxy Y ST-5360
Rom : USRR v9 by O.G.Y Team
Kernel : White Kernel 1.3.3 by whitexp
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You can't expect ss for this...
It is a way of replacing png's and xml's of an apk in recovery...
Sent from my Samsung YoUm with Flexible Display!

Related

[MOD] [MIUI] MIUI Ultimate Theme Pack

Ok. Words can't describe how EPIC this is.
Well what is this you ask?
It is the most complete .zip file out there containing MIUI theme parts.
330 parts to theme MIUI the WAY you like it
All taken from Miui.com MIUIThemes.com Miui-Dev forum And random websites.
ALL COLLECTED AND ZIPPED BY ME (Lightninbug)
It has a TON of the following:
FONTS
BOOT ANIMATIONS
ICONS
SMS/MMS THEMES
LOCKSCREENS
Unzip and add the files to your sdcard/MIUI/theme folder
DO NOT UNZIP THE .ZIPS INSIDE THE MAIN .ZIP
Have fun and if you share this please give me credit
PASSWORD IS IN LOWERCASE: miui
Part 1
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PYVYLZI7
Part 2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N0QTGZ4Y

[Tool][TLC]UpdatezipCreator

The Team Lambent Corrosion member presents:
UpdatezipCreator​
Some of you remember my old app UpdateThemeCreator. I've found some time to build a new app that can create updates (as zip archive flashable via recovery).
Changes/Improvements since the last version of ThemeUpdateCreator:
-new interface
-adding files to other folders than system/framework and system/app
-new algorythms
-editing update-script (saving, loading, making default etc)
-saving settings
I hope that app will work without any bugs
Changelog:
1.0.0.1
-adding update-binary to edify scripts (possibility of choosing own update-binary)
-added default scripts for edify scripts
-settings not stored in my documents
1.0.0.2
-Adding folders
-Drag&Drop
-Signing single zip archive
1.0.0.3
-Fixed bug with the wrong name of edify scripts
1.0.0.4
-Not signed archive is kept in temporary directory
-Functions library (inserting functions)
1.0.0.5
-Problem with update_ont_signed path solved (I hope so)
1.0.0.6
-Log mode
1.0.0.7
-Signing bug fixed
1.0.0.8
-Handling linux newline character in scripts
DOWNLOAD:
Rar archive - about 500 kb
Source code - about 1,3 MB - Visual Studio C#
Windows installer (source included) - about 830 kb
I'll use it tomorow for my theme
Sent from my GT-I5800 using CM 6.2 Cyanbread themed
Looks cool
Maybe you can add an option to switch between amend (all cwm versions before 3.x - what we currently use ) and edify (3.x + - like in cm7 and apollo's dual/tri boot kernel)
Then it'ld be universal
Thank you.
cdesai said:
Looks cool
Maybe you can add an option to switch between amend (all cwm versions before 3.x - what we currently use ) and edify (3.x + - like in cm7 and apollo's dual/tri boot kernel)
Then it'ld be universal
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Yeah, it's already done
Waiting for a permission for use update-binary.
I haven't made phone databes for mounting points, I think that everyone who will be using edify scripts will change it manually in script-editor.
benzyniarz1 said:
Yeah, it's already done
Waiting for a permission for use update-binary.
I haven't made phone databes for mounting points, I think that everyone who will be using edify scripts will change it manually in script-editor.
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I replied to your email... (same link as the email contained)
Also if you'd like to utilize the database xml from my amend2edify project, feel free to (someone is already using it in a market app).
Your tool looks nice and simple, I've considered doing something similar in the past, never got around to doing it, and now looks like I don't have to. Good work.
Also, maybe this could be moved to a more general section, as it's not restricted to Galaxy 3 devices. (Suggestion, you could add in zip signing to better support more devices.)
=]
nubecoder said:
I replied to your email... (same link as the email contained)
Also if you'd like to utilize the database xml from my amend2edify project, feel free to (someone is already using it in a market app).
Your tool looks nice and simple, I've considered doing something similar in the past, never got around to doing it, and now looks like I don't have to. Good work.
Also, maybe this could be moved to a more general section, as it's not restricted to Galaxy 3 devices. (Suggestion, you could add in zip signing to better support more devices.)
=]
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Thanks a lot!
Zip signing is available and it's executed automatically (unless JRE is not available)
I'll post the thread in General Android Development and try to impelement your PhoneDatabase
So, app updated. Changes:
-adding update-binary to edify scripts (possibility of choosing own update-binary)
-added default scripts for edify scripts
-settings not stored in my documents
Thanks so much
Ability to sign already made update.zips(with some other tool or manually) would be nice!
EDIT:
Just tried it with folders and it wont work
aka
i can manually add all files and add path(bt tat'ld be a pain)
So how about selecting whole folders?
Drag and drop would be a nice option!
Version 1.0.0.2, changelog:
-Adding folders
-Drag&Drop
-Signing single zip archive
benzyniarz1 said:
Version 1.0.0.2, changelog:
-Adding folders
-Drag&Drop
-Signing single zip archive
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Very nice (and fast) improvements.
I'll be sure to test this on Ubuntu under Mono sometime and lat ya know how it goes.
=]
Nice app ......nice share
nubecoder said:
Very nice (and fast) improvements.
I'll be sure to test this on Ubuntu under Mono sometime and lat ya know how it goes.
=]
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It'd be nice, but I think that there are some changes in code neccessary.. the main: replacing executting "cmd.exe" to "adb", in ProccesStartInfo variables, so also parameteres are need to be changed (it's necessay to remove "adb" from parameters). I will probably install Linux in a few weeks on the virtual machine, so I'll have the environment to testing the code.
In the meantime, new version - fixed the wrong name of update-script for edify (changed to "updater-script" for edify, and left "update-script" for amend)
benzyniarz1 said:
In the meantime, new version - fixed the wrong name of update-script for edify (changed to "updater-script" for edify, and left "update-script" for amend)
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aah, good update
benzyniarz1 said:
It'd be nice, but I think that there are some changes in code neccessary.. the main: replacing executting "cmd.exe" to "adb", in ProccesStartInfo variables, so also parameteres are need to be changed (it's necessay to remove "adb" from parameters). I will probably install Linux in a few weeks on the virtual machine, so I'll have the environment to testing the code.
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What are you using adb for this app? It's just flash-able zip creation correct?
I can't think of a reason you would need to use adb for this (or how adb would be useful for this other than pushing to the phone's SD card).
Just curious, I haven't bothered to look at the sources.
=]
nubecoder said:
What are you using adb for this app? It's just flash-able zip creation correct?
I can't think of a reason you would need to use adb for this (or how adb would be useful for this other than pushing to the phone's SD card).
Just curious, I haven't bothered to look at the sources.
=]
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ADB is used only for pushing created file to SD card, nothing more.
thanx a lot..... it helped me very much and saved me from full rom flash.....
Updated to new version. Changelong in the 1st post. Enjoy
awesome!thnx a lot!!! its really easy
edit:not tha easy as i thought can someone tell me the script i need to use to copy and maybe replace system apps?
edit1:figured it out

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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.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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.
---------- Post added at 09:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 AM ----------
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.

[ODEX][SCRIPT/TOOL][SHARE] Odexer Tool 1.1.1 (8/12/13)

Note: I'm just sharing the work of the XDA Member MatrixDJ96.
MatrixDJ96 said:
Would you like to speed up your rom, more stability, more battery life, no lag to open system app and better ram utilization? Now you can! (Only For Rooted Phone And Deodexed Rom)
This is possible with my Odexer Tool created myself.
I worked a lot of time to create this script.
What is ODEX and DEODEX?
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. These odex files are actually collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application. On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applicationsdifficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
THEN COMES DEODEX
Deodexing is basically repackaging of these APKs in a certain way, such that they are reassembled into classes.dex files. By doing that, all pieces of an application package are put together back in one place, thus eliminating theworry of a modified APK conflicting with some separate odexed parts.
In summary, Deodexed ROMs (or APKs) have all their application packages put back together in one place, allowing for easy modification such as theming. Since no pieces of code are coming from any external location, custom ROMs or APKs are always deodexed to ensure integrity.
Another explanation is this:
If you odex the rom, you'll have also more space in data (this is important because if you don't have partition ext4 in sdcard, you won't have too free space), increase battery life, more stability and increase perfomance( the Rom is more faster to load system and app) but you can't modifie apk after odex (you can't mod program with classes.dex).
Infact ODEX is an OPTIMIZED-DEX and Android load system and app faster than deodexed (DEOPTIMIZED-DEX) app and system.
When you have a deodex file (a lot of roms are deodexed) you have File.apk in system/app and in data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected], but with odex file you have File.apk in system/app and File.odex in system/app
With these explanation you can understand that:
Odexed Rom = +fast -difficult_customization +more_battery_life +better_stability +less_ram_utilization
Deodexed Rom = -slow +customization -less_battery_life -less_stability -worse_ram_manager
If you run my script with remove classes.dex and zipalign disabled your rom will be odexed without "-difficult_customization"
My script does (it depends by option):
- odex framework
- odex app in system/app
- odex app in system/priv-app (if you have android kitkat)
- remove classes.dex and zipalign from jar/apk (if you enable this option)
All commands of my script:
+ frame [odex all framework]
+ sysapp [odex all system apps]
+ all [odex framework and system apps]
+ set [change settings of the script];
> 1 [enable/disable remove classes.dex and zipalign]
> 2 [back]
+ exit [exit from the script]
WORKING IN ALL ROM (Froyo, GingerBread, IceCreamSandwich, JellBean And KitKat)
AOSP - AOKP - CM - MIUI - PA - PAC - BASE STOCK - ALL!
Credits:
- @MatrixDJ96 (Me)
- MrTony68 (Beta Tester)
- @Thyrus (Beta Tester)
- @angel.sea (For Support)
To Devs
If you want to use this script to odex your ROM, please give me credit in your ROM thread.
Thanks for the cooperation
For More Info Contact Me By Email: [email protected]
ENJOY WITH MORE STABILITY, SPEED AND BATTERY LIFE!!!
Please, give me a thanks if you like my script
By MatrixDJ96
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MatrixDJ96 said:
IMPORTANT TO ODEX YOUR ROM:
To Odex Framework (Command 'dexo -fr') You Must Have At Least 16% Of Free Space In System.
To Odex System Apps (Command 'dexo -sys') You Must Have At Least 26% Of Free Space In System.
How to odex:
- download file
- go to recovery
- install zip
- reboot
- open terminal emulator (will be installed automaticaly)
- setting terminal type "Linux"
- type su to obtain root permission
- type odex and enjoy!
IF YOU HAVE ENABLED "REMOVE CLASSES.DEX & ZIPALIGN", A FLASHABLE ZIP BY RECOVERY WILL BE CREATED WITH OPTIMIZED SYSTEM SO REBUILD IN RECOVERY AND FLASH THIS FILE (You find it in sdcard and it's called "Optimized-System_NAMEOFYOURDEVICE.zip")
I hope that all are clear
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Download link:
Odexer Tool
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Nice thread bro:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
This is awesome tool.
But, i cant install ver beta 5.5 via cwm. Error: install abort...:banghead:
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tuan.cse06 said:
This is awesome tool.
But, i cant install ver beta 5.5 via cwm. Error: install abort...:banghead:
Send from USS Enterprise CVN-65 using Tomahawk
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Change the updater-script with any of the other CWM flashable zip.
aniket.lamba said:
Note: I'm just sharing the work of the XDA Member MatrixDJ96.
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UPDATE
MatrixDJ96 said:
UPDATE
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Will update it in evening
MatrixDJ96 said:
UPDATE
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Does not work
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
nice one bro

[Mini-Howto] Layers Management via Init.d script

Like many of you, I like to keep my Android system rootless and true to stock as much as possible. However, I like to be able to enjoy the native support of layers for better look n feel. I wrote the script attached to help me with it however, it doesn't come easy without root access. There are some work cut out for you, read below.
Prerequisites:
Have extracted theme from layers theme app from Play Store. No, I'm not talking about the main theme app which is used by Layers Manager. Rather, it's the apks that go into the /vendor/overlay. I tried to extract respective apks out of the main one without using Layers Manager. However, my attempts yielded no success as I'm getting FCs all over, so I must be missing something. I current have a Nexus 9 which is rooted with Layers Manager, I use N9 for testing out and bring the /vendor/overlay/*.apk onto my N6P under /sdcard for my script to process. If you know of a better way, by all means share.
Of course, kernel which support INIT.D.
TWRP installed for root access via recovery, a MUST.
Busybox installed via flashable zip
Install:
- Download the script attached
- Rename .txt to .sh
- Have all extracted themed apks in one directory. For instance, I like fa and art layers, so my directory on sdcard as such /sdcard/0flash/layers/fa/fa_*.apk
- Change up the first few lines to match your environment
- Boot into twrp, mount /system if needed
- Drop the script into /system/etc/init.d
- chmod 755 /system/etc/init.d/01layersmanager.sh
- Create a file named ".current_theme" in /sdcard/
- In the above file (.current_theme), put the name of theme you want init.d to install. Example, if I want to install "fa" then I'll just have a line of text fa in it (same goes to art, coalesce,etc). IMPORTANT: no trailing new line.
- Reboot and test it out
- If theme successfully installed, you'll see it.
- Also, the /sdcard/.current_theme file will be updated with "current" to avoid theme installation on next reboot if you don't want to install new themes.
Troubleshoot:
See /sdcard/debug.txt for info. If you want additional information dumped, edit the init.d script to echo out more.
O bio hnki
vboyz103 said:
Like many of you, I like to keep my Android system rootless and true to stock as much as possible. However, I like to be able to enjoy the native support of layers for better look n feel. I wrote the script attached to help me with it however, it doesn't come easy without root access. There are some work cut out for you, read below.
Prerequisites:
Have extracted theme from layers theme app from Play Store. No, I'm not talking about the main theme app which is used by Layers Manager. Rather, it's the apks that go into the /vendor/overlay. I tried to extract respective apks out of the main one without using Layers Manager. However, my attempts yielded no success as I'm getting FCs all over, so I must be missing something. I current have a Nexus 9 which is rooted with Layers Manager, I use N9 for testing out and bring the /vendor/overlay/*.apk onto my N6P under /sdcard for my script to process. If you know of a better way, by all means share.
Of course, kernel which support INIT.D.
TWRP installed for root access via recovery, a MUST.
Busybox installed via flashable zip
Install:
- Download the script attached
- Rename .txt to .sh
- Have all extracted themed apks in one directory. For instance, I like fa and art layers, so my directory on sdcard as such /sdcard/0flash/layers/fa/fa_*.apk
- Change up the first few lines to match your environment
- Boot into twrp, mount /system if needed
- Drop the script into /system/etc/init.d
- chmod 755 /system/etc/init.d/01layersmanager.sh
- Create a file named ".current_theme" in /sdcard/
- In the above file (.current_theme), put the name of theme you want init.d to install. Example, if I want to install "fa" then I'll just have a line of text fa in it (same goes to art, coalesce,etc). IMPORTANT: no trailing new line.
- Reboot and test it out
- If theme successfully installed, you'll see it.
- Also, the /sdcard/.current_theme file will be updated with "current" to avoid theme installation on next reboot if you don't want to install new themes.
Troubleshoot:
See /sdcard/debug.txt for info. If you want additional information dumped, edit the init.d script to echo out more.
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