Hello, i have downloaded Alexander Theme JX0218, however the icons arent as valid when using an alt home screen loader like Go Launcher. Is there an icon pack from this theme out there? When i search the zip file for .png, there are over 14,000 and for whatever reason my computer cant/wont copy, i think some are inside .apks, i'm not really sure. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
xirnibor said:
Hello, i have downloaded Alexander Theme JX0218, however the icons arent as valid when using an alt home screen loader like Go Launcher. Is there an icon pack from this theme out there? When i search the zip file for .png, there are over 14,000 and for whatever reason my computer cant/wont copy, i think some are inside .apks, i'm not really sure. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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If you find the .APK that your icons reside in just rename it to .zip and unzip. Walaaa instant folder of icons.:good:
You gotta be s#@+Ing me... is it really that easy? I just went from 6 to 12.
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Hello,
I was trying to make the app drawer transparent, tried editing the apk from /data/app/com.helixproject.launcher.apk
I assumed \res\drawable\pattern_carbon_fiber_dark.png is the BG for the app drawer, tried to make it semi transparent and then pushed it to the apk in /data/app.
IT DIDN'T WORK!
Helix Launcher doesn't work anymore, I had to restore it using titanium.
I also tried editing the installer apk, signed the app using signapk, then used adb install. and I got:
file 'helixlauncheredited.apk' does not contain AndroidManifest.xml
Do you have any other way to make the app drawer transparent? I really love the Helix Launcher and doesn't want to use other homescreens, I just wanted to make the app drawer transparent ^_^
Any help is appreciated. Thanks very much!!
(HelixLauncherDONUT_1.2 is the one I'm using)
Try this.... You have to resign it with Auto-sign(If you search you can find on XDA).
Thanks for trying sir, I installed and it...
doesn't work... sorry. The app drawer ended up looking like gibberish with all the apps multiplying and overlapping everywhere. Have you any idea why this happened? Maybe setting the png to just semitransparent can do the trick?
Problem is if you open the drawer you see a black background with apps but under this is your homescreen. So if drawerbackground is transparent you see both.
Why you would have a transparent backgraund? The black one looks good.
Sorry for my english.
sascha6982 said:
Problem is if you open the drawer you see a black background with apps but under this is your homescreen. So if drawerbackground is transparent you see both.
Why you would have a transparent backgraund? The black one looks good.
Sorry for my english.
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Hmm. now that you've said it, I realized that you can't just change the .png to transparent. I just want the app drawer's BG to be the same as the wallpaper's. Black is not really my color lol. I prefer grey, mint green or brown...
BTW, can you please tell me how you edited the apk to make the app drawer transparent? From the files you've edited to signing the app? I think it would be useful in modifying other apps...
ok for example helix with transparent background.
you need auto-sign from this forum(cant post links as newbie) . winrar and an picture editor like photo shop.
1. unpack the helix.apk with winrar in a folder like /helix on your desktop.
2. go to folder /helix/res/drawable and change or edit every png you like
3. delete folder META-INF and pack the rest into zip
4. move the helix.zip to auto-sign folder and rename into Update.zip
5. double tab on Sign.bat. Now you have update_signed.zip
6. rename update_sign.zip to helix.apk and install on your phone.
hope you understand, my english is not the best.
good luck
sascha6982 said:
ok for example helix with transparent background.
you need auto-sign from this forum(cant post links as newbie) . winrar and an picture editor like photo shop.
1. unpack the helix.apk with winrar in a folder like /helix on your desktop.
2. go to folder /helix/res/drawable and change or edit every png you like
3. delete folder META-INF and pack the rest into zip
4. move the helix.zip to auto-sign folder and rename into Update.zip
5. double tab on Sign.bat. Now you have update_signed.zip
6. rename update_sign.zip to helix.apk and install on your phone.
hope you understand, my english is not the best.
good luck
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Thanks a lot sir! I have no trouble understanding your English. I will try this out on my downtime...
First and foremost, before installing this ZIP through Tenfar's recovery, you MUST have GingerBlur v4 already installed!
GingerBlur files/instructions can be found HERE!
* Please DO NOT ask for assistance with rooting or installing GingerBlur in this thread, follow the link above and ask there!
**THIS HAS ONLY BEEN TESTED BY ME (ON MY OWN HANDSET) USING GINGERBLUR v4 (4.1.83 based)**
This theme is a compilation of graphics both original by me and from MANY other themes including:
Watermark'd
ShadowFrost
URBaN
ProDX Red
Criskelo ROM for I9000
I DO NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS! If you like my work please follow the hyperlinks for the original sources and donate there!
* Special thanks to DesignGears and kennethpenn for providing me assistance in editing some of the system files!
THEME FILES DOWNLOAD
*MultiUpload Link this time, 4shared has been flakey lately
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[EDIT] Running this with GingerBlur 4.5 - working great with NO issues..
Nice work man!! This looks great!!
Thanks! I JUST finished updating the OP with install instructions and I also attached a RAR file with the dock/icons to use if you wanted to make LauncherPro look just like it does in the screenshots.
Also, while I like red and/or blue themes, my wife likes purple so I'll probably be working on a GrapeBlur theme next.
If anyone tries pushing these files to a release other than 4.1.57 (such as Adeo or Gingerblur based on 4.1.52) I would be interested to know the results!
Looks great sir, thanks for the work.
Looks great man, thanks for putting this together. One question though, is it posible to make a blue theme as I love blue!
Thanks for great work! One question though, any errors during the deodexing process?
shady_lanem said:
Thanks for great work! One question though, any errors during the deodexing process?
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I had one error, I think it was on PhotoEditor.apk and PhotoEditor.odex. I've seen or used a built-in photo editor so I just removed those then restarted the deodex process for apps and it completed successfully.
just tried deodexing and yes, getting the same errors from the two apks as well. Ok thanks for the heads up will try again
Successfully applied the theme!
Found 1 bug. The clock in notification bar is black in mine instead of white. Any idea why?
This might be a nobrainer but, if I change the icon files inside the apk and then push it to my phone will it still work? In this way will I be able to make my own 4.1.57 themes?
hey.. i am sorry to ask this how am i suppose to install the grapeblur and the launcherpro.. i have no idea .. i am soo sorry to ask such a dum question.. but this is my first time with an android
okay I may be kinda slow how do I make use of the launcherpro files?
hey how would you install cherryblur in the first place.. i have my phone deodexed and all but having trouble knowing how to install cherryblur...
Beautiful theme and I love battery icon... what clock app are you using?
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You added a few icons to the /drawable-hdpi directory. Do you actually use them via the xml files, or are they just remains of whatever framework-res.apk you used?
txtsd said:
This might be a nobrainer but, if I change the icon files inside the apk and then push it to my phone will it still work? In this way will I be able to make my own 4.1.57 themes?
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just get framework-res.apk, back it up, open it with winrar.
drag and drop the files, of the same name, that you would like to replace into the open winrar window. choose normal and 'add and replace', then close the window to save. replace the one in system/framework with your modified version.
Be sure to set the priviledges correctly after you copy into system/framework.
They should match the original, full read and user write.
Thats how I made this.
Edit: Every time I replace the framework-res.apk I lose my google, twitter, and facebook accounts. Anyone know why, all I'm doing is replacing images.
Nottach said:
yes
just get framework-res.apk, back it up, open it with winrar.
drag and drop the files, of the same name, that you would like to replace into the open winrar window. choose normal and 'add and replace', then close the window to save. replace the one in system/framework with your modified version.
Be sure to set the priviledges correctly after you copy into system/framework.
They should match the original, full read and user write.
Thats how I made this.
Edit: Every time I replace the framework-res.apk I lose my google, twitter, and facebook accounts. Anyone know why, all I'm doing is replacing images.
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oh nice!
Yea I did the same. Just used 7zip instead of crappy winrar. Didn't check for permissions though, I'll do that tomorrow.
txtsd said:
You added a few icons to the /drawable-hdpi directory. Do you actually use them via the xml files, or are they just remains of whatever framework-res.apk you used?
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Correct, just remains. Possibly for future use as well
DKRussell said:
Beautiful theme and I love battery icon... what clock app are you using?
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That is Beautiful Widgets in the Android Market. I forgot the name of the actual skin I'm using with it though, I'll reply to your PM later this morning.
anirudh15891 said:
hey how would you install cherryblur in the first place.. i have my phone deodexed and all but having trouble knowing how to install cherryblur...
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The instructions are on the first page, but you need to be at least somewhat familiar with adb.
blaque72 said:
okay I may be kinda slow how do I make use of the launcherpro files?
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When you long press on any of the icons in the dockbar of LauncherPro you should see an option to change the icon. You need to have the icons/dock I attached saved to your sdcard ahead of time so you can choose "custom" for the icon and select the graphic you want to use.
For the dock you go to Menu -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Dock Background
* Pretty sure that's correct, but my phone is in on the charger in my bedroom where my wife is sleeping so I don't want to accidentally wake her up.
Hey!
I'm currently making my own icons for apps in MIUI, but I also want to restyle apps downloaded in the market..
Since you have to rename the icons to the name of the files, like:
com.android.email.png and
com.facebook.katana.png
I also need to find the names of the apps I downloaded, so I can make custom icons for them, but I don't know where to find the names.
Does anyone know how I can find them so I can make custom icons for them?
Thanks in advance!
solution
Ok.. I have found the solution, but I still have a question!
Solution:
You first need to search for the app you want to make an icon for:
For example:
I want to make a custom icon for WhatsApp..
I go to the android market (on the internet) and search for the app..
Click on the app.
You now get to this page:
market.android.com/details?id=com.whatsapp&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53aGF0c2FwcCJd
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You only need to copy whats between the = and the &
in this case: it's com.whatsapp
So in the icons folder, you need to make
com.whatsapp.png
that will be your custom whatsapp icon.
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Now still I have a question!
I also want to make custom icons for apps, which I didn't download in the market. (AltDrawer for instance). But I don't know where to find the name of that app to make a custom icon for it.. Does anyone know the answer?
Using a root browser, go to data/system/customized_icons_1
Copy that folder to your SD card if you want. All of the unthemed icons are listed in that folder with the proper name. Sometimes the name you get from the Market isn't the process that shows up on your homescreen, so using that method is much easier and gives you the exact name for everything that isn't in your theme.
Pretty neat, huh?
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That did work out really well! Thanks very much!
thanks for this!
Well this is really weird... I tried everything. I have downloaded a really nice icon-set that I use (Signa) and couldn't manage to add 2 icons...
I went to data/system//customized_icons_1/ and checked the name of the .png files for the apps. After that I have renamed the .png files to those names. Still nothing...
Device: HTC Desire
ROM: MIUI XJ 2.3.30
Attached are the files and the link are:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5SZWxtdGVjaC5SZW1vdGUiXQ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JakedUp.AppDrawer&feature=search_result
As a workaround I have replaced those icons from data/system//customized_icons_1/ with the ones I have attached and it works but it changes back after a reboot... I'd like to make this permanent by adding it to the icon the .mtz file.
Thanks in advance
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Using a root browser, go to data/system/customized_icons_1
Copy that folder to your SD card if you want. All of the unthemed icons are listed in that folder with the proper name. Sometimes the name you get from the Market isn't the process that shows up on your homescreen, so using that method is much easier and gives you the exact name for everything that isn't in your theme.
Pretty neat, huh?
Supersonic Evo 4G | MIUI | Tapatalk
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AWESOME! Exactly what I was looking for
i tried to change the name for the facebook icon, but it didnt change, someone know how to change it?
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i tried to change the name for the facebook icon, but it didnt change, someone know how to change it?[/QUOTE
that's the name of the icons for facebook
com.facebook.katana.png
com.facebook.katana.LoginActivity.png
com.facebook.katana.orca.ThreadListLauncherActivity.png
com.facebook.orca.png
when you apply this 4 names the icons change with your icons
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Good luck
thank 4 share every body!:good:
I know where to find them, the problem is i'm currently running newt's ics with sense 4.0 . I want to change the sense icons with ics icons. Where can i learn how to do this? I want to make a flashable zip. I know is too much to ask but i really want to learn how to do this. I know there are applications in google play but i want to be able to do this using other methods.
How to change apk icons
Mexhawk06 said:
I know where to find them, the problem is i'm currently running newt's ics with sense 4.0 . I want to change the sense icons with ics icons. Where can i learn how to do this? I want to make a flashable zip. I know is too much to ask but i really want to learn how to do this. I know there are applications in google play but i want to be able to do this using other methods.
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First, download APK manager (search xda or google) and learn how it works. It's really straightforward, just mess around with it by dropping some apk's into the "place apk here for modding" folder and use the options to see what they do.
After that, find an AOSP rom and gapps, and put all of the apk's that you want the icon from into the modding folder, and extract each one. Now go to the projects folder, where you will find a subfolder for each app. In each app's subfolder, find the images folder, locate the app's icon.
Next do the same thing with the Sense version apps, locate the icon in the images folder. Take note of the name. Then go back to the AOSP icon and change the name of the file (if needed) to the same name as the Sense version icon. Last copy/replace the AOSP icon over the Sense icon, rezip the apk (using apk manager), push it to the /system/app folder on your phone (either with ADB or a file manager on your phone, if you do it either of these ways, a flashable zip is not needed), reboot, and you're done.
tjb3401 said:
First, download APK manager (search xda or google) and learn how it works. It's really straightforward, just mess around with it by dropping some apk's into the "place apk here for modding" folder and use the options to see what they do.
After that, find an AOSP rom and gapps, and put all of the apk's that you want the icon from into the modding folder, and extract each one. Now go to the projects folder, where you will find a subfolder for each app. In each app's subfolder, find the images folder, locate the app's icon.
Next do the same thing with the Sense version apps, locate the icon in the images folder. Take note of the name. Then go back to the AOSP icon and change the name of the file (if needed) to the same name as the Sense version icon. Last copy/replace the AOSP icon over the Sense icon, rezip the apk (using apk manager), push it to the /system/app folder on your phone (either with ADB or a file manager on your phone, if you do it either of these ways, a flashable zip is not needed), reboot, and you're done.
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WOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much that was very easy. I just wanted to create a flashable zip so that i could share it with everybody else.
Mexhawk06 said:
WOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much that was very easy. I just wanted to create a flashable zip so that i could share it with everybody else.
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I think there's some threads around xda on that, I just always theme stuff for myself cause I don't have time for people's requests so i've never looked into making flashable zips. Probably not too hard though. Have fun!
First of all sorry for my english
Now question: How can I change my LockScreen Icons from stock to look like this one?
(I really was looking for some kind of info in and out the forum but didn't find anything)
Thank you anyway
I think you want to change which icons are used? Don't worry, I had the same problem finding the location too.
Go to:
Settings, Security and Lock Screen, Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts.
How this helps!
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you would have to change the icon in apk itself unless someone creates a mod which allows changing them.
res/drawable-xhdpi
dstech said:
I think you want to change which icons are used? Don't worry, I had the same problem finding the location too.
Go to:
Settings, Security and Lock Screen, Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts.
How this helps!
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nope, I want to change Shortcut skin but thank you anyway
watsa said:
you would have to change the icon in apk itself unless someone creates a mod which allows changing them.
res/drawable-xhdpi
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can you explain a little bit more how to get there? or any link that explain it?
thanks
Greezaaa said:
nope, I want to change Shortcut skin but thank you anyway
can you explain a little bit more how to get there? or any link that explain it?
thanks
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1. Pull the apk from your phone to PC (Use root explorer or something similar) - ex. SecPhone.apk for changing Phone icon
2. add ".zip" to its name at the end.
3. Open with winzip
4. find and replace the old icon with new one
Which apk is the lockscreen apk?
You need to pull the SystemUI.apk from \System\APP folder in your ROM or flashable rom file
then open the .APK with Winzip
goto res/drawable-xhdpi folder and edit the Icons as wanted,
Delete the SystemUI.zip from the flashable ROM
Click add ZIP and re add the new SystemUI.zip to the flashable package
Go into CWM and Flash
New try
watsa said:
1. Pull the apk from your phone to PC (Use root explorer or something similar) - ex. SecPhone.apk for changing Phone icon
2. add ".zip" to its name at the end.
3. Open with winzip
4. find and replace the old icon with new one
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Not worked... ;( But thank you anyway mate!
bunglebp said:
You need to pull the SystemUI.apk from \System\APP folder in your ROM or flashable rom file
then open the .APK with Winzip
goto res/drawable-xhdpi folder and edit the Icons as wanted,
Delete the SystemUI.zip from the flashable ROM
Click add ZIP and re add the new SystemUI.zip to the flashable package
Go into CWM and Flash
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Trying now dont understand exsactly how to do it but I will try on some rom and if I have some question I will post them here
Thank you!
which apk did you try? phone? that icon should be in contacts apk
watsa said:
which apk did you try? phone? that icon should be in contacts apk
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used SecPhone.apk and found ic_launcher_phone.png so I changed it then installed apk and nothing, I was trying with cache wipe but same results
SecContacts.apk has diferent Icon so the problem is in other I think
anyway trying the bunglebp sugestion right now
Sorry my english I know its bad
best of luck in finding those icons in systemui.apk
DONE!
Thank you everybody for your help
I got what I was looking for, well almost all just need to know what is cam app name and where look for it
did it like Watsa told it b4, just need flash zip I think so for SecPhone.apk need to change b4 instaling rom
but for com.whatsapp-2.apk didnt need flash, could change it with root explorer and winrar
Thank you for your help guys
system/app/samsungcamera.apk