[Q] How to make status bar smaller? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys, im a galaxy s2 gt-i9100 user and how do i make my status bar thinner as it is taking up a bit of space?? Do i decompile systemui.apk or seclauncher2.apk? And what line is it to edit? I do not want to change my lcd density as touchwiz becomes weird and i do not want to install a 3rd party launcher. Please help me out guys!

I found this breakdown of the systemui:
https://android.googlesource.com/pl...b5baa/packages/SystemUI/res/values/dimens.xml
Didn't find the specific part for what you need though, sorry.
Would be cool if someone could make an exposed module for this. What I do, is just use the Expanded Desktop mode available on newer roms like CM, AOKP, etc. so it's gone till I swipe it.

es0tericcha0s said:
I found this breakdown of the systemui:
https://android.googlesource.com/pl...b5baa/packages/SystemUI/res/values/dimens.xml
Didn't find the specific part for what you need though, sorry.
Would be cool if someone could make an exposed module for this. What I do, is just use the Expanded Desktop mode available on newer roms like CM, AOKP, etc. so it's gone till I swipe it.
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Thank you for your help but every time i decompile systemui.apk i get error messages saying "could not decode attr value"

v418h4v said:
Thank you for your help but every time i decompile systemui.apk i get error messages saying "could not decode attr value"
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If you are running a TW based rom, you have to use the framework and the tw-framework files to help decompile the systemui.
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
That idea. Without those, systemui can't decompile correctly. If you are running a non TouchWiz rom then there is another issue. Make sure to use a tool that is known to work with the update you are on as there are lots of different tools to do this and some are better suited than others.

es0tericcha0s said:
If you are running a TW based rom, you have to use the framework and the tw-framework files to help decompile the systemui.
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
That idea. Without those, systemui can't decompile correctly. If you are running a non TouchWiz rom then there is another issue. Make sure to use a tool that is known to work with the update you are on as there are lots of different tools to do this and some are better suited than others.
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thanks for your reply, i will try this right away

I decompiled systemui.apk successfully, one question i have is that do i put systemui.apk itself back to system/app or with twframework.apk and framework-res.apk?

There is an Xposed module for this.
It's called Dimensions editor.
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aureljared said:
There is an Xposed module for this.
It's called Dimensions editor.
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Thank you very much for this it managed to make my status bar smaller but when i try to change the icon size it doesnt change at all please help.

v418h4v said:
Thank you very much for this it managed to make my status bar smaller but when i try to change the icon size it doesnt change at all please help.
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Hmm, sorry, I don't really use Xposed for this purpose, so I think you'd be better off looking for help in the module's support page (link is in the module download page).
However you can do what I do - just lower the DPI of your device, and Android will shrink everything after you reboot - the status bar, even your apps.
Look for 'ro.sf.lcd_density' in your build.prop. Lower it by a few numbers, reboot. Repeat until you get a setup that's just right.
If you get problems with Play Store after this, look for Play Store Fixes in the Xposed download page.
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aureljared said:
Hmm, sorry, I don't really use Xposed for this purpose, so I think you'd be better off looking for help in the module's support page (link is in the module download page).
However you can do what I do - just lower the DPI of your device, and Android will shrink everything after you reboot - the status bar, even your apps.
Look for 'ro.sf.lcd_density' in your build.prop. Lower it by a few numbers, reboot. Repeat until you get a setup that's just right.
If you get problems with Play Store after this, look for Play Store Fixes in the Xposed download page.
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I would change my density but if I do my touchwiz launcher will become weird, but after setting a dpi that I like I will decompile seclauncher2 and change its dimensions hopefully this will work.:fingers-crossed:

aureljared said:
There is an Xposed module for this.
It's called Dimensions editor.
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Thanks. Dunno how I haven't seen this one...

es0tericcha0s said:
Thanks. Dunno how I haven't seen this one...
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I changed my galaxy S2 DPI from 240(default) to 200 and when i decompile seclauncher2.apk and decompile it and mod it and put it back into system/app nothing happened:crying: I edit the "dimens.xml" in values-hdpi. Am i modding the wrong file in the wrong folder? after setting my dpi from 240 to 200 does my phones still stay on hdpi or mdpi? please help! i looked on other threads for the galaxy note 2 they changed the dpi to 240 from 320 and it worked perfectly, please help guys i need to edit my s2!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-7-1-2013-12-15-t2437377

v418h4v said:
I would change my density but if I do my touchwiz launcher will become weird, but after setting a dpi that I like I will decompile seclauncher2 and change its dimensions hopefully this will work.:fingers-crossed:
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There is yet another Xposed module for this!
'App Settings' lets you set DPI, set font scaling, and even revoke permissions from individual apps.

Thank you very much for your help guys the App settings module works very good :victory:but cant seem to change dpi of my accuweather widget Do i reboot after that? because i has to reboot after changing the dpi of systemui

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/app-theme-s5-exclusive-accuweather-t2677830

es0tericcha0s said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/app-theme-s5-exclusive-accuweather-t2677830
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Thanks!!!! I manually changed the height an widget of my widget but this widget u gave me is awesome maybe ill change the dimens on that to make it a perfect fit on 230 dpi

v418h4v said:
Thanks!!!! I manually changed the height an widget of my widget but this widget u gave me is awesome maybe ill change the dimens on that to make it a perfect fit on 230 dpi
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[APP] Transparent Settings app LIST ADDED FOR INTERESTED PORTERS :D

Heey there
I was searching a while for a transparent settings app (I like transparent apps so )
Since no theme porter or dev was answering the Q for transparent settings app
I tried to customize the settings app myself i tried different things but unsuccessful (maybe because of my limited skills )
After some more trying it almost works
So thought I'll post it here so everyone can enjoy a transparent settings app
Since I'm not a dev or theme porter and I was just trying something out
There are some bugs in it but I don't have the required skills to fix them all
so if there is any dev or theme porter that could give me some tips PM PLEAS I really want this done
Extra options that work
Build in font changer in settings app itself so no need for Third party app
G-sensor calibration option
This need to be "fixed"
Wireless and network menu
Bluetooth switch on the check-box in the settings menu doesn't work (when you enable bleutooth in the statusbar the settings can be changed in the bleutooth menu)
Call settings menu
The call settings menu should be expanded (now there is only a voice-mail setting option so nothing like hide numer callsettings etc.)
Sound settings menu
There is an option for video-call ringtone (need to be removed but doesn't give FC so not urgent )
Display settings menu
Brightness setting doesn't work (if you use the Power control widget you can change the brightness)
There are options for
- White colour density
- Black colour density
- Saturation
- TV out
All FC, whether they should be removed or fixed, if someone can make these option working that would be super
The horizontal calibration must be edit because the roll indicator is not one the right scale
Location and security menu
The option for aiding sensors is missing
Application menu
in the menu "manage applications the size for each app is on the big side not verry handy if you have a lot of apps but its just for the looks so not verry urgent
SD-card and memory menu
There is an option for formatting internal memory haven't tried it yet but if someone has enough courage to try this option we will know if it works
For the rest everything is working perfect
Thx man
Love it !
longlong240 said:
Thx man
Love it !
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I'm still looking for a solution for the parts that don't work
I need to learn a lot more to make this working fully
This was my first attempt so thanks for testing
I'll give you a thanks when I've my computer
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(I like transparent apps
Blackyx007 said:
I'm still looking for a solution for the parts that don't work
I need to learn a lot more to make this working fully
This was my first attempt so thanks for testing
I'll give you a thanks when I've my computer
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There must be a solution for the part doesn't work
I will wait for it because it is so
longlong240 said:
There must be a solution for the part doesn't work
I will wait for it because it is so
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I've uploaded a new one looks a bit better but still some things need to be fixed but I'm trying
Blackyx007 said:
I've uploaded a new one looks a bit better but still some things need to be fixed but I'm trying
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Downloading
longlong240 said:
Downloading
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Thanks for trying
Could you give me some feedback and let me know which parts are not working
I'm probably doing it on the wrong way but I really want a transparent settings app so
EDIT: I think i didn't compile the apk correctly ore somthing else went wrong because now there are less functions working!? HEEEELP
Blackyx007 said:
Thanks for trying
Could you give me some feedback and let me know which parts are not working
I'm probably doing it on the wrong way but I really want a transparent settings app so
EDIT: I think i didn't compile the apk correctly ore somthing else went wrong because now there are less functions working!? HEEEELP
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Er... When I press on any subtitles, it FC and... and... I found that i forget to do a backup... so... so... I am reflashing the rom
longlong240 said:
Er... When I press on any subtitles, it FC and... and... I found that i forget to do a backup... so... so... I am reflashing the rom
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No need to re-flash your rom
just past the Settings.apk attachment in System/app an you got your old Settings.apk back
Blackyx007 said:
No need to re-flash your rom
just past the Settings.apk attachment in System/app an you got your old Settings.apk back
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Reflash a Rom is much more easier than prepare a cup noodles. Just plug to PC and then fire up odin, wait for 2mins than Titanium Backup than that's all
Now doing a full Backup
But anyway thank you for your setting.apk
longlong240 said:
Reflash a Rom is much more easier than prepare a cup noodles. Just plug to PC and then fire up odin, wait for 2mins than Titanium Backup than that's all
Now doing a full Backup
But anyway thank you for your setting.apk
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That's true
but when i see its not working but I'm on my way home and don't have a pc I just replace the old one
so no reboot, flash or backup needed
Thanks for trying I hope some day a theme porter will give me some tips or make a better one
I'll reupload my previous one so some people can try it out and maybe fix the bugs
After trying my first attempt again i discovered that the build in font changer in the settings app works so you can apply new fonts in the settings app itself so no need to install any third party apps
Also the option for G-sensor calibration works!!!
Well. The main difference you will find in styles.xml when you decompile this Settings.apk and the one from our phone. There are some lines that have to be added to it. And then you will have to define them in Public.xml also. And then again you will have to declare them in the classes.dex file. i.e. in the smali files.
Its tedious. Smali/baksmali.
dhirend_6d said:
Well. The main difference you will find in styles.xml when you decompile this Settings.apk and the one from our phone. There are some lines that have to be added to it. And then you will have to define them in Public.xml also. And then again you will have to declare them in the classes.dex file. i.e. in the smali files.
Its tedious. Smali/baksmali.
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Thank you so much
Since I actually still have very little experience with XML. I am teaching myself more, so it will take a while before I can continue to improve this
many thanks for your advice
If there is someone with more knowledge than me please feel free to edit the app
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^ Hi,
what's the exact problem/ui issue your are having? (like text color or list item selection color etc.)
I haven't tried modding an app before but I am a full-fledged Android developer.
So I will try to help you if possible.
sameer.pur said:
^ Hi,
what's the exact problem/ui issue your are having? (like text color or list item selection color etc.)
I haven't tried modding an app before but I am a full-fledged Android developer.
So I will try to help you if possible.
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We need to port this. Add few lines to styles.xml and the smali files.
Ok, I got the editing part. but what should I try to fix?
Is there a list of issues for this?
sameer.pur said:
Ok, I got the editing part. but what should I try to fix?
Is there a list of issues for this?
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Excuse me for my wrong word choice,
with fixing I meant editing
But I'm really a noob in this kind of things
I will send a list as soon as possible
Thanks for your interest

[Q] How do I get a transparent status bar?

My phone is rooted and I'm currently using Benz custom rom, if I remember correctly!
Please can anybody tell me or show me information on how I can make my status bar transparent please, and maybe change the colour of the icons to stand out better against backgrounds.
Thanks.
There should be some guides out there. Just google it. You will be surpised what you find!
Hello...
Sometimes a mod is different for each phone but it should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144911
sir.. i have made an android package that will change your statusbar color to any color u like except transparent... since I don't recommend...
I will share it on XDA soon... maybe ill just refer u the link after i posted it...
WisdomSky said:
sir.. i have made an android package that will change your statusbar color to any color u like except transparent... since I don't recommend...
I will share it on XDA soon... maybe ill just refer u the link after i posted it...
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I'm afraid my friend. That won't work on all mobiles
iamareebjamal said:
I'm afraid my friend. That won't work on all mobiles
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Yeah, but don't be scared: if your phone isn't compatible, the worst thing can happen is a gone statusbar :laugh:
I tried this before without success:
iamareebjamal said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144911
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So I tried this:
If your ROMs isn't deodexed, deodex SystemUI.apk
Decompile it.
Go to /res/drawable-mdpi (or ldpi, or hdpi... depends of your device) and locate an image named statusbar_background.9.png
Open that image with your favorite image editor, and make it as transparent as you desire. You can fill the image with a pattern... or a solid color... or using a gradient, it doesn't matter (note that the image has an 1 pixel margin with some black pixels, don't make them transparent).
Recompile the apk, and flash it. Reboot to see the changes.
RoberGalarga said:
Yeah, but don't be scared: if your phone isn't compatible, the worst thing can happen is a gone statusbar :laugh:
I tried this before without success:
So I tried this:
If your ROMs isn't deodexed, deodex SystemUI.apk
Decompile it.
Go to /res/drawable-mdpi (or ldpi, or hdpi... depends of your device) and locate an image named statusbar_background.9.png
Open that image with your favorite image editor, and make it as transparent as you desire. You can fill the image with a pattern... or a solid color... or using a gradient, it doesn't matter (note that the image has an 1 pixel margin with some black pixels, don't make them transparent).
Recompile the apk, and flash it. Reboot to see the changes.
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I was just giving him info that it'll not be universal
And about your method. It isn't necessary that framework uses png for status bar color. Samsung touchwiz ROMs(atleast for devices I know) use hex colors to determine status bar color.
iamareebjamal said:
I was just giving him info that it'll not be universal
And about your method. It isn't necessary that framework uses png for status bar color. Samsung touchwiz ROMs(atleast for devices I know) use hex colors to determine status bar color.
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Yep, as you said, there isn't an universal method, so is much better if he has several choices, don't you think so?
iamareebjamal said:
I'm afraid my friend. That won't work on all mobiles
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It's worth a try sir... and besides....you still haven't tried it...
please refer to my post if you want to learn more...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332575
WisdomSky said:
It's worth a try sir... and besides....you still haven't tried it...
please refer to my post if you want to learn more...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332575
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Oh. That would work! But only for ICS+. I am using GB so never got an idea about Xposed Module.
Yes, that would work as the sole purpose of Xposed is to remove specific dependencies of framework and make it hackable.
iamareebjamal said:
Oh. That would work! But only for ICS+. I am using GB so never got an idea about Xposed Module.
Yes, that would work as the sole purpose of Xposed is to remove specific dependencies of framework and make it hackable.
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yeah.. you're right sir that it only works with 4.0+
so.. i hope he is using 4.0+ or else...
he can do manual compile/decompile...

Date not visible in notification bar in Samsung galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android 4.2.2

I can't get my phone to show full date on notification bar.
I have rooted my phone with CWM Rom.
Is there any way to make font size smaller to show entire date on the notification. I really struggling to access date when needed. Just looking for a customising options to shink font size of notification bar.
Imrankhan92 said:
I can't get my phone to show full date on notification bar.
I have rooted my phone with CWM Rom.
Is there any way to make font size smaller to show entire date on the notification. I really struggling to access date when needed. Just looking for a customising options to shink font size of notification bar.
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Since you're rooted you can change the DPI in build.brop (/system/build.prop).
If you insert a lower number everything will look smaller.
Since you're rooted you can change the DPI in build.brop (/system/build.prop)
Actually I haven't done that before. Could you explain exactly what I have to do.
Thanks for the reply.
Imrankhan92 said:
Since you're rooted you can change the DPI in build.brop (/system/build.prop)
Actually I haven't done that before. Could you explain exactly what I have to do.
Thanks for the reply.
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First of all, read about build.prop and how to edit it, it's a extremely important file. You also have to backup it.
Search for something like ro.sf.lcd_density=(your actual DPI).
If the value is 240 (per example), change to 200 and reboot your device.
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eduds said:
First of all, read about build.prop and how to edit it, it's a extremely important file. You also have to backup it.
Search for something like ro.sf.lcd_density=(your actual DPI).
If the value is 240 (per example), change to 200 and reboot your device.
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It worked. ..
But Home Screen Shrunk.
Its not a big problem.
But is there a way to make it big again.
Download wanam xposed
U can customize each and everything u want on your notification bar status bar lock screen
It helped me
Hope it helps u
U can also set the clock and the date in the middle if u want
It looks awesome
For downloading it search for "xposed installer for galaxy grand by xda" on google
After u install installer open it and click on install framework
And u are now two steps away from it
Go to download
And download gravity box
After downloading it go to modules and tick it
Go to status bar tweaks and tweak it the way u want
Hope this helps u
Best of luck
Do give me ur feedback
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[Q] CM [10,10.1,10.2,11] Pattern lock.

Is it possible to maximize the size of the pattern lock in the new cm 10,11 builds? So it will be the same as ics but keep the JB/KK layout..
Thanks in advance,
Cheers.
So far i know its not possible. But i can suggest you two possible solution.
You can try to change different Grid size. But i am not totally sure whether it will works or not.
or you can flash any stock lockscreen zip which is compatible with CM10+.
Press thanks button it helps.
subconscious_mind said:
So far i know its not possible. But i can suggest you two possible solution.
You can try to change different Grid size. But i am not totally sure whether it will works or not.
or you can flash any stock lockscreen zip which is compatible with CM10+.
Press thanks button it helps.
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Well it's not what I was lookin for but, anyways..
Thanks for your reply..
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It's a known usability bug -- please see: github.com/LegacyXperia/local_manifests/issues/164
The only way (I know) of changing this, is to change the DPI from 160 to 140. You can do so with build.prop Editor (1) or Xposed apps like "App Settings" (2). It'll change the rest/parts of the UI as well though.
Sources:
f-droid.org/wiki/page/org.nathan.jf.build.prop.editor
repo.xposed.info
neurer said:
It's a known usability bug -- please see: github.com/LegacyXperia/local_manifests/issues/164
The only way (I know) of changing this, is to change the DPI from 160 to 140. You can do so with build.prop Editor (1) or Xposed apps like "App Settings" (2). It'll change the rest/parts of the UI as well though.
Sources:
f-droid.org/wiki/page/org.nathan.jf.build.prop.editor
repo.xposed.info
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Thank you very much..This solved my problem.. :good:
i cant get the navigation bar
thewhitewolf89 said:
i cant get the navigation bar
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add this in ur build.prop
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
& reboot

Theming icons in Samsung apps

I've been trying to find the pngs for the icons to switch from Samsung icons to aosp icons. I've searched through all the apks but I can't seem to find the icon PNG.
Any help would be appreciated
aren't them in the apps' apks?
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BattlePizza said:
aren't them in the apps' apks?
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Should be but I am unable to locate them.
I would look at the drawables folders in framework-res and twframework-res.
Ryno1982 said:
I would look at the drawables folders in framework-res and twframework-res.
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No luck
Spacemonkie4207 said:
Should be but I am unable to locate them.
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Try looking in the mipmap folders instead of drawables ( though some will be in drawables as well). Look at the chrome apk. There are several mipmap folders and the app icon will sometimes be in different sizes due to where the app icon will be seen ( app drawer, home screen, etc).
Some are in .XML format. If you have custom looking icons, they will be in the launcher .apk you are using but might be in .XML format.
ya , but with kitkat 4.4.4 and later samsung changed most icons to a custom file format like atc , astc or qmg ...these formats are very hard to convert back and forth so it is really a pain in the ass ... i think samsung prefers the iphone customers who like non customizable expensive crap
Sammydaskroko said:
ya , but with kitkat 4.4.4 and later samsung changed most icons to a custom file format like atc , astc or qmg ...these formats are very hard to convert back and forth so it is really a pain in the ass ... i think samsung prefers the iphone customers who like non customizable expensive crap
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@Sammydaskroko, you are a theming demon, in the secsetting.apk I'm trying to find the advanced calling icon that shows up under settings. All others I've found. Would you know what it is called and where it is located?
Tulsadiver said:
@Sammydaskroko, you are a theming demon, in the secsetting.apk I'm trying to find the advanced calling icon that shows up under settings. All others I've found. Would you know what it is called and where it is located?
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Can u provide a screenshot of this icon ? i dont know how it looks ... for kitkat or 5.0.2?
Sammydaskroko said:
Can u provide a screenshot of this icon ? i dont know how it looks ... for kitkat or 5.0.2?
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Lollipop
isnt in my rom ... can u provide dl link of your rom?
Sammydaskroko said:
isnt in my rom ... can u provide dl link of your rom?
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Supposed to be stock OC4
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952610192
damn , never tried to open a stock rom ... cant dezip because its a ext4 file .. i guess it will be in systemui.apk .. if not try framework-res.apk , twframework-res.apk , seccontacts and if exists secphone ...
Cheers Bro
Lol I give up. Just using nova launcher. Wizicon changer world for tw launcher
Download wilconiser apk google search it. Then download an icon pack for nova. Then apply through wilconiser. Contacts always seems to change to phone duplicate so i use icon changer free on play store to change it

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