Need some help from you themers. What files do I need to edit to make my status bar and the settings menu pure black? I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 i605 (VZW) on the latest official firmware s-off and rooted.
FWIW, I'm working with a MacBook Pro using apktool 1.5.2 and smali/baksmali 1.4.1.
If you don't mind, I would much rather not use someone else's mod. I would like to just learn to do it myself
Thanks.
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Thanks for the help everyone
For others, here is the answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33975827&postcount=1
Status bar would be in the system ui apk, res drawable xhdpi folder or folders. The settings bg is in the settings apk or maybe framework res apk and I think it is in the same folder. I can look tomorrow to give you a for sure file path.
bigtoysrock said:
Status bar would be in the system ui apk, res drawable xhdpi folder or folders. The settings bg is in the settings apk or maybe framework res apk and I think it is in the same folder. I can look tomorrow to give you a for sure file path.
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Sounds good BTR, I appreciate that. So I take it what I need to edit is png files and not xml color resources right?
wildstang83 said:
Sounds good BTR, I appreciate that. So I take it what I need to edit is png files and not xml color resources right?
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Yes you are correct. Goodness has some status bar color mods and some settings bg mods, but the names were renamed and that cause of the settings and mods available. I'm fixing to have to go to work so I'll have a chance at some point to look and get that file path.
The status bar is a XML edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985689
ForeverSupra said:
The status bar is a XML edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985689
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Thank you for the link. It worked perfectly.
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wildstang83 44254606 said:
Thank you for the link. It worked perfectly.
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Woot! No problem. :highfive:
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what files would i need to look for if i wanted to make the app drawer transparent.
danweb66 said:
what files would i need to look for if i wanted to make the app drawer transparent.
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i'm def not a themer so i could be wrong, but i would look in the launcher apk file.
inside of the launcher apk, maybe an xml file, but it would vary which xml file or java/smali file depending on how each launcher is setup...
thanks very much just needed a driection ive been looking at files in the framework and i see how it would be part of the launcher app thank you.
I've been playing around modifying the colors of the icons in my ICS System_UI.apk and I've made everything a grey theme only thing I don't know how to change is the color of the clock in the status bar since its not an image how would I go about changing this?
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tazer4 said:
I've been playing around modifying the colors of the icons in my ICS System_UI.apk and I've made everything a grey theme only thing I don't know how to change is the color of the clock in the status bar since its not an image how would I go about changing this?
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well u have to mod the status bar for it hence please try to pm to guy by name GABO WINTER who might help u to mod the same
tazer4 said:
I've been playing around modifying the colors of the icons in my ICS System_UI.apk and I've made everything a grey theme only thing I don't know how to change is the color of the clock in the status bar since its not an image how would I go about changing this?
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You need to decompile your systemui.apk.after that go to res/values/
edit styles.xml,search for TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock and change the value of android:textColor to 808080 (which i think is grey,not sure).after making changes, save and compile your systemui.apk and there you go...
engloa said:
You need to decompile your systemui.apk.after that go to res/values/
edit styles.xml,search for TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock and change the value of android:textColor to 808080 (which i think is grey,not sure).after making changes, save and compile your systemui.apk and there you go...
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Thank you worked perfectly.
tazer4 said:
Thank you worked perfectly.
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Glad i could help.
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Maybe I have missed something here.
Every application I use to decompile an ICS apk file returns errors.
What application are you using to decompile and then recompile the apk files?
Any help would be appreciated.
mattern1974 said:
Maybe I have missed something here.
Every application I use to decompile an ICS apk file returns errors.
What application are you using to decompile and then recompile the apk files?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Use wanam's version, really good. link is provided here.
I'm trying to replace system icons for phone gmail sms and browser. i used APK Manager to replace the png exaclty the same size but after pushing files to system it still shows the old icon but when i see apk on Root Explorer it shows the new one next to it. Please can somebody give some advise.
Are you trying to replace them in the App Drawer or just on the screen?
I mean decompiling system apks and replace png files.
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jayz_style said:
I mean decompiling system apks and replace png files.
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Gotcha. Yeah, that's a little above my head.
hi guys sorry for intrusion.. do you know where are the default system apps? I mean in which folder? thanks!
EDIT: I would like to know where are default apps ICONS..
moly82 said:
hi guys sorry for intrusion.. do you know where are the default system apps? I mean in which folder? thanks!
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system/apps.......amazing eh?
slaphead20 said:
system/apps.......amazing eh?
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hi! sorry I wrote wrongly.. I forgot a word.. I know where apps are.. I meant where default app ICONS are.. sorry for confusion..
I'm asking this because I would like to replace the exDialer icon (green one) with the default JB telephone one (blue receiver).. but I don't know where I can locate the JB telephone app icon..
I think you may have had the right image, but I believe you may have to decompile then recompile the app properly to do change that. Google should produce results for a guide to do this as I have seen one recently
slaphead20 said:
I think you may have had the right image, but I believe you may have to decompile then recompile the app properly to do change that. Google should produce results for a guide to do this as I have seen one recently
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nova launcher allows me to change apps icons very easily, I have already changed all the apps icons I have in the dock.. so I just need to know where I can find the telephone app icon to be able to use it..
moly82 said:
nova launcher allows me to change apps icons very easily, I have already changed all the apps icons I have in the dock.. so I just need to know where I can find the telephone app icon to be able to use it..
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Which one do you want? If I have it I will drop box it for you
To replace images you don't have to decompile just drop them in /res/*whichever folder it goes in* with a store compression value.
Only when you need to edit XML's do you need to decompile and recompile.
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Thank you very much
It is the blue telephone app icon you can see in the attachment..
I have it somewhere in the system I'm sure otherwise the app couldn't show it but don't know where i could look..
you forgot the attachment
Sorry.. second from the left, third row.. it is the regular jb telephone app icon.. I don't like all the other telephone icons I have..
just trying to upload it now :thumbup:
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http://db.tt/pn8ftakw
mate.. you are epic!!
that's wonderful.. at last.. thanks so much! :good::good::highfive::victory:
You dont need to decompile to change .pngs...just open the .apk with winrar and go to res/drawable-xhdpi and replace what you want to
the other drawable folders arent used in the S3 - they are overwritten by the xhdpi folder
Edit, couldnt type it fast enough...!!
And that should be dropped in appname.apk/res/mipmap-xhdpi or hdpi or mdpi whichever one is for your dpi.
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Hello All
I have made these mods for 4.2.2 - Tested on Nos 3. Rom, Please say thank you
Flash in recovery and wipe Cache/Dalvik - Please always backup before flashing......
100% Transparent Pull Down
50% Transparent Pull Down
100% Transparent No Pull Down + Removed Carrier Label
50% Transparent No Pull Down + Removed Carrier Label
What u edit in the systemUI.aol for 50% trans?
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MicroMod777 said:
What u edit in the systemUI.aol for 50% trans?
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the file you need to mod is status_bar_expanded.xml
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.NotificationPanelView
you can set transparency by changing the android background color hex
I added a new background so the resource would define color by drawable rather than style... i did this for the reason it is easier for the average user to mod themselves.
Nice mod still getting the shuttering when opening the drawer no biggie.
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the systemUI mods have a permission set for Prism.apk. I'm assuming that is a typo in your updater script and you meant to set the permissions for SystemUI since that's what is being flashed.
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the systemUI mods have a permission set for Prism.apk. I'm assuming that is a typo in your updater script and you meant to set the permissions for SystemUI since that's what is being flashed.
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that is correct it will not make a difference anyway, thank you for pointing it out though
I wasn't trying to be a prick or anything. What I meant to ask is I guess is does the SystemUI apk. need to have those permissions set?
rayjr13 said:
I wasn't trying to be a prick or anything. What I meant to ask is I guess is does the SystemUI apk. need to have those permissions set?
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I know you wasnt being a prick apologies if my message sounded snappy... The permissions are already set in the system anyway.. I always set permissions in zips incase any issues... The zip has been tested numerous times so works perfect... Let me know if you need anymore help.
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Jamie
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xvicedice said:
I know you wasnt being a prick apologies if my message sounded snappy... The permissions are already set in the system anyway.. I always set permissions in zips incase any issues... The zip has been tested numerous times so works perfect... Let me know if you need anymore help.
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Jamie
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Nah I just meant that I dont like to point out things trying to highlight a mistake to make anyone look bad. I was just confirming what your were intending to do vs what I looked like the script had going.
hey @xvicedice im trying to get the transparent status bar (when closed) to match the transparency of your blinkfeed/app drawer mod. i was wondering if you could point me to the drawable/xml file. thanks!
[indiferenc] said:
hey @xvicedice im trying to get the transparent status bar (when closed) to match the transparency of your blinkfeed/app drawer mod. i was wondering if you could point me to the drawable/xml file. thanks!
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no worries what level of transparency are you looking for? - its more than likely in the values/drawables folder under something like status_bar_bg.. if not i thing on the sense based roms they are png files due to the open close of statusbar.. in the case of the second i would look in the drawables folder for something like status bar on or something... if you have any issues let me knw
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no worries what level of transparency are you looking for? - its more than likely in the values/drawables folder under something like status_bar_bg.. if not i thing on the sense based roms they are png files due to the open close of statusbar.. in the case of the second i would look in the drawables folder for something like status bar on or something... if you have any issues let me knw
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i'm just trying to get it to match your other mod, so 50%. it looks funny being fully transparent while blinkfeed/app drawer is 50% lol. i found status_bar_bg.xml but i'll have to wait till after work to decompile and try it. not too sure what to edit when i get there though :/ thanks for your help!
[indiferenc] said:
i'm just trying to get it to match your other mod, so 50%. it looks funny being fully transparent while blinkfeed/app drawer is 50% lol. i found status_bar_bg.xml but i'll have to wait till after work to decompile and try it. not too sure what to edit when i get there though :/ thanks for your help!
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no worries i cannot do much as im at work to at the moment but feel free to pm me later if you need any help. regards J
xvicedice said:
no worries i cannot do much as im at work to at the moment but feel free to pm me later if you need any help. regards J
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wow...i have no idea what im doing here. i've dug through everything. if you've got the time, i could use your help. thanks
[indiferenc] said:
wow...i have no idea what im doing here. i've dug through everything. if you've got the time, i could use your help. thanks
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No worries drop me a PM with your SystemUI and i will do the rest.. just to double check you are looking to get this 50% transparent
Is it possible to change the background of the settings menu and NOT everything else like the messages and Xposed modules background?
I know there is an Xposed Module that does it but it changes everything, If someone could point me into the file in which does this so I can edit it myself and change the background that would be awesome!
Thanks
justinisloco said:
Is it possible to change the background of the settings menu and NOT everything else like the messages and Xposed modules background?
I know there is an Xposed Module that does it but it changes everything, If someone could point me into the file in which does this so I can edit it myself and change the background that would be awesome!
Thanks
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Highly doubt it unless you do an XML edit to make Settings.apk point to a different image but I wouldnt know how to do that. @icedventimocha what do you think?
ForeverSupra said:
Highly doubt it unless you do an XML edit to make Settings.apk point to a different image but I wouldnt know how to do that. @icedventimocha what do you think?
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That would be correct, most likely located in styles.xml. I can try and take a look at it.
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icedventimocha said:
That would be correct, most likely located in styles.xml. I can try and take a look at it.
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That would be another cool feature for the note 2. Transparent Settings Only. Just a thought
I was thinking of getting the gradient that matched the blue in the settings menu bar as it is now
Unfortunately its a different blue than the phone apk so it offsets it and I'm very OCD lol
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Thanks iced, I figured thats what it would be.
I'm not as good supra and iced, but it is in styles.xml. However, it then points to devicedefault in framework-res.apk which then tells it what image to use.
I think the easiest fix woukd be to create your own theme in framework-res and have it pull the image you want then tell settings to use that theme.
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