Hi, this is my first tutorial mod for droid razr, i will share how to change black gradient looks on Paranoid Android Rom become to solid black like on Slimkat rom with TRDS mode On xD . Some people maybe use xposed framework and module but i try to mod the framework because i dont use xposed . This mod also affect on other apps which use holo dark background like root explorer, safestrap, calculator etc.
For this Mod you will need
- PA rom ( i currently use PA 4 beta 7 for umts spyder)
- Apk tool/apk multitool/Ricky Kitchen tool etc
- Notepad ++
- Winrar/Winzip
- Patient and brain LOL
1. First you must know how to decompile and compile APK, i am using Ricky Rom Kitchen for doing this but you can another apps too like APK Multitool, APK tool etc
2. Now time to mod, first take your framework-res.apk from rom (its located on system/framework) and decompile it
3. Now open with notepad++ >> framework-res.apk/res/drawable/background_holo_dark.xml
4. You will see this
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<gradient android:startColor="#ff000000" android:endColor="#ff272d33"" android:angle="270.0" />
</shape>
5. Change android:endColor="#ff272d33"" with android:endColor="#ff000000" and save them
6. Compile it again but its not finish yet
7. Now on your apktool you will see unsignedframework-res.apk , open it with winzip and delete Meta-inf folder and androidmanifest xml and copy Meta-inf folder and androidmanifest.xml from original framework-res.apk
8. Rename unsignedframework-res.apk become framework-res.apk and copied back to your phone ( i recommend made a backup rom or just flashable zip framework-res.apk just in case if it failed and bootloop )
9. Now with Root Explorer copy your Framework-res.apk to the /system and set permission first RW-R-R and move it to framework folder, if its ask to overwrite answer yes
10. Reboot your phone and enjoy
this is how its look
credit :
- PA Rom for great work
- xda for great forum
- google for great machine lol
update with flashable zip, just instal it with your custom recovery
1. AOSPA Dark without crt animation >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/4v5wbap7da329be/aospa_dark.zip
2. AOSPA normal (back to original) >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/017fps0lzx0qcoe/aospa_normal.zip
Related
For my reference for newer builds....
1. Services.odex modify via smali baksmali - About 5-8 steps taking about 5 minutes
2. Cook framework with Kitchen - About 5 minutes
3. use apkmanager to decompile framework-res.apk and alter status_bar.xml with FF000000 to FFFFFFFF - About 15 minutes
4. recompile apkmanager with system and extra files
5. remove the files edited in keep folder and resource.arsc
6. compile
7. take new status_bar.xml and copy into modfied kitchen zip from step 2
8. test to see if new colors stick
9. Open older modified framework and copy mdpi folder contents to kitchen zip
10. Open HDPI folder on older framework modified and copy only battery files to new kitchen framework.
11. Should have colors and graphics in place to flash to phone for testing.
12. All went well you are done.
Tools needed
7-zip
Java
ADB
Smali
Baksmali
AndroidSigner - thanks to Jhott
apkmanager - thanks to Jhott
Nice work mate im sure it will help a lot
Good Day Guys!I present this small guide on how to modify your SystemUI.apk (ICS only)Things yah need:APK Manager (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701)Java (Oh... You know where to find it)A Windows or Linux PC.Lets Get Started!Decompiling:
1. Extract APK Manager from the .zip file.
2. Run Setup.bat
3. Grab the untouched framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from the Base ROM.
4. Place them both in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
5. Double click on Script.bat
6. type in 24 and type the corresponding number for framework-res.apk
7. type 9 and it should decompile (If you don't decompile framework-res.apk first you'll have serious problems.)
8. Now type in 24 again and type in the corresponding number for SystemUI.apk
9 Type in 9 and decompile.
10. Now make your modifications in "projects folder"
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Recompiling:
1. Once your Done go back to script.bat
2.Make sure the "Current Project" is set to SystemUI.apk
3.Type in 11 ENTER to compile apk
4.Type "y" again to confirm you DO want to add additional files that you didnt modify from thee ORIGINAL apk
5.Go into where Apkmanager is installed, and you should see a new folder called KEEP
6.Open "KEEP" folder and whatever you modified, delete the stock version of it I.e: if you inserted new battery icon png's, delete the STOCK battery icon pngs, and if you also edited any xml(s), DELETE the resources.arsc from the KEEP folder
7.Once done, go back into Script.bat and press ENTER to continue
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Well Good Luck! , Happy Modding!
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TAM
I respect your knowledge no doubt..However I have just opened systemui.apk by 7-zip>replaced png which I want>closed 7-zip..Thats it..Replace sytemui.apk at phone>Changed persmission.
R: [TUTORIAL]How to modify SysemUI.apk
KSKHH said:
TAM
I respect your knowledge no doubt..However I have just opened systemui.apk by 7-zip>replaced png which I want>closed 7-zip..Thats it..Replace sytemui.apk at phone>Changed persmission.
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In fact only pngs you can replace without decompiling but if you want to edit smali or XML files you have to decompile like Tam wrote.
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How to make any gingerbread or cm7/cm9 status bar transparent
Check my signature for all my statusbars including pre-made stock cm7/cm9 and Aosp statusbars and guides
There's three ways to make the statusbar bar Transparent and I'll post them all
One way works with any gingerbread rom (deodex & rooted) and one with cyanogen 7
I have not tried it on ics or jelly bean but you can try (for people who stumble across this thread who are not galaxy y users)
Please dont ask for support unless you are using a custom rom on galaxy y
Any other phones please goto your own phone forum for support
You also need a launcher that is capable of transparency
Adw works but you need to disable wallpaper hack in settings
holo launcher works
any other launcher if it doesn't work look in it's settings & try & disable wallpaper hack or manage internally
Method one for non cm (Stock Deodex Rom)
You need apk tool installed - if you don't know how to use it see my guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206938
Once you have decompiled SystemUI.apk using apk tool goto res/layout Open status_bar.xml in notepad
Find the following line
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView android:orientation="vertical" [COLOR="Red"]android:background="#ff000000"[/COLOR] android:focusable="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
Notice the part highlighted in red android:background is normally a hexadecimal value or it could be a drawable value
either way change the red part to the following
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarView android:orientation="vertical" [COLOR="Red"]android:background="@drawable/nameofpng" [/COLOR]android:focusable="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
Notice that android:background is now a drawable value
Change nameofpng to the name of your transparent background image (just the name - do not include the file extension .png)
place this image with the same name as the drawable value in res/drawable-ldpi
(of course other devices might be in mdpi or hdpi)
Recompile and sign apk
Put in a flashable zip and flash with system mounted
You can download and use the pngs in the attachment (for ldpi like galaxy y) or create your own
To create a transparent status bar image just take a non Transparent one and edit it in a photo application to make it Transparent (make sure image dimensions stay the same and is for your phone resolution)
Method two for cm7
Note you will need apk tool installed and notepad++ installed
Download the patcher tool by Z25 in attachment
Unzip the contents to a folder
Place your SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk in files_to_patch
Run patcher.bat
Select status bar tweaks and enable only transparent status bar
Edit the smali file as described in the text file that pops up
Select option build and sign
Select option to create zip files
You now have a zip file called patch.zip
unzip this and take out the SystemUI.apk - we will save this for later
Now we have to either make our own transparent theme or you can download a theme from the playstore for theme chooser that already contains status bar transparency
If you are downloading a theme from the playstore skip the part "To create your own theme" and go straight to the part "final steps"
To create your own theme
Goto uot kitchen http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen
Take cyanbread.apk from the app folder of your cm7 rom & place on pc (or any other Theme Chooser Theme you wish to make transparent)
Rename it to what you want to call theme
Upload it to kitchen (under cm7 theme in file upload)
In status bar tweaks set background transparency to around 70% Transparent and any other settings you need like carrier or footer - don't forget to generate preview once done
Make sure you have selected ldpi in statusbar tweak settings and ldpi/mdpi for theme chooser preview in file upload (other devices may vary) and in file upload change update binary to galaxy
Then goto summary section
If everything is green create the theme
If not make sure you have clicked generate preview on status bar tweaks
Kitchen will then create theme for you
Download the zip file from kitchen and unzip it
Take out your theme apk
Final Steps
Sign both your theme apk and SystemUI.apk that you saved from earlier with a platform key using zipsigner (playstore)
Put both apks in a flashable zip and flash in cwm with system mounted
(note if you are using a theme from the playstore just do this for SystemUI.apk)
Once the phone has booted goto
ADWLauncher
System Preference
Disable Wallpaper Hack (untick the box)
Your status bar is now transparent
Method three for cm9
Once you have decompiled SystemUI.apk with apktool
Goto smali/com/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBar.smali
Find the following line
Code:
invoke-direct/range {v11 .. v16}, Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;-><init>(IIIII)V
Above this line change
Code:
const/16 v16, 0x4
To the following
Code:
const/16 v16, -0x3
Now in notepad++ open the following
res/values/drawables.xml
Find the following line
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#ff000000</item>
Change the hex value to the hex value of the colour/transparency you want
For example
Completely transparent:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#00FFFFFF</item>
70% transparent
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#b3000000</item>
50% transparent:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#7f000000</item>
Recompile
Sign with a platform key using zipsigner (playstore)
Put in a flashable zip and flash in cwm with system mounted
What is the name for the png to put in drawable-ldpi?
Re: [Guide] [Mod] How to make any gingerbread or cm7 status bar transparent
remo1995 said:
What is the name for the png to put in drawable-ldpi?
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You can rename it to ur own like
Jst open statusbar.xml in layout folder and on 2nd line u will find an attribute android;background change the file u want to add next to drawable/xx folder and put that file in ur drawable ldpi folder
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Reporting from incomplete blue theme
Status-paused
framework-working
remo1995 said:
What is the name for the png to put in drawable-ldpi?
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Name it the name of the @drawable value
In my example it's nameofpng
Re: [Guide] [Mod] How to make any gingerbread or cm7 status bar transparent
Great guide :thumbup:
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Thank you, but when I go to recompile the file gives me error
remo1995 said:
Thank you, but when I go to recompile the file gives me error
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what rom are you using?
decompile then recompile the apk without making any changes - if it compiles correctly you know you have edited the xml file wrong or not placed the corresponding png in the drawable folder
if it still gives errors without you making changes then either you are using apk tool wrong or the apk has other errors from the orig source
marcussmith2626 said:
what rom are you using?
decompile then recompile the apk without making any changes - if it compiles correctly you know you have edited the xml file wrong or not placed the corresponding png in the drawable folder
if it still gives errors without you making changes then either you are using apk tool wrong or the apk has other errors from the orig source
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I use the cod rom and I'm trying to change the systemUI of marinalin85, the bar s3 style android 4.2.2
remo1995 said:
I use the cod rom and I'm trying to change the systemUI of marinalin85, the bar s3 style android 4.2.2
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No reason why it shouldn't work - make sure you have loaded SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk into apktool using the apktool if command
Make sure all your apk tool commands are correct I'll post a guide on it soon
marcussmith2626 said:
No reason why it shouldn't work - make sure you have loaded SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk into apktool using the apktool if command
Make sure all your apk tool commands are correct I'll post a guide on it soon
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to compile and decompile it does! the file does not work gives me forced closure! I made you those passages
Apk tool guide added see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206938
remo1995 said:
to compile and decompile it does! the file does not work gives me forced closure! I made you those passages
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Follow my apk tool guide I just posted - I can assure you if you follow all my guides correctly and Fully you will not get force closes - I have made many status bars using this method
Decompile my SystemUI.apk from my status bar thread so you can compare the line for the statusbar background in status_bar.xml with yours
If you get errors when you decompile the apk it means the apk was wrongly compiled to begin with and apk tool can't decompile it correctly - you will need to correct any errors that are in the original apk before you can recompile
how can i make launcher compatible with transparency like TW launcher?
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iMaker said:
how can i make launcher compatible with transparency like TW launcher?
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Some launchers do not support transparency
if it doesn't work and there is no option to disable wallpaper hack or manage internally in the launcher settings or something similar you will need to use a different launcher if you want transparency
even in go launcher it still wont have transparency
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iMaker said:
even in go launcher it still wont have transparency
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I don't think go launcher supports transparency
launchers that definitely do are
holo launcher
adw launcher (disable wallpaper hack in settings)
Added a zip of the full and semi transparent png images for people to use themselves with the guide
off topic question sir, how did you move the jellybean clock and date above toggle bar?
joelquerty said:
off topic question sir, how did you move the jellybean clock and date above toggle bar?
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By placing <com.android.systemui.statusbar.policy.DigitalClock with the corresponding ids and smali files under the relative layout in status_bar_expanded.xml above the line for toggles
marcussmith2626 said:
By placing <com.android.systemui.statusbar.policy.DigitalClock with the corresponding ids and smali files under the relative layout in status_bar_expanded.xml above the line for toggles
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can you plzz give me the link of tutorial. i searched in google and xda but i could'nt find it... thank you
" This thread will cover various useful guides starting from how to Decompile/Recompile Apk & Jar files. Me & my friend Aneel will provide new guides/tutorial day by day so that you guys can get many handy guidance in one place. Please Suggest us If you need any guide & we will try to post it If we actually can. Also If you find our guides useful then support us my giving feedback, hitting thanks & adding in credits section "
1st Let's start with [How to decompile & recompile with Apk Multitool]:
*Requirements*
Latest Java
Latest JDK+JRE (get everything from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html)
Apk Multi Tool (Download from attachment)
Steps
1. Unzip Apk Multi Tool into a folder
2. Now run Setup.bat. It will look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3. Now choose 3. Setup Directories & press enter
4. This will create the folders needed. It will look like this
5. Now place the apk you want to decompile in place-apk-here-for-modding
6. Place a framework-res.apk, SemcGenericUxpRes.apk & SystemUI.apk in other folder. Preferebly it should be from the same package of apk/same apks of a Rom which you placed in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder. If there is no corresponding apks then you can try with other framework & systemUI apks also.
7. Now again run Setup.bat & press enter & choose 2. Installing Framework-Res. It will look like this
8. Now choose option 1 & enter to install framework & again option 4 & enter to install SystemUI
9. Now run Script.bat & press enter to activate various menu. Choose option 9 to decompile the apk. Then press enter. It will look like this
10. Once decompile is complete close the script & go to projects folder
11. Do the necessary changes you want to
12. When editing is done again run Script.bat
13. Choose option 11 to recompile & press enter. It will prompt a message after sometimes, Aside from the signatures....of errors (y/n)
14. Input y & press enter
15. Now after sometimes, it will again ask you to delete everything you have modified from keep folder & also delete resources.arsc if you have modified any xml. Minimize the script, delete the xml(s) you have modified (other than from values folder, it won't appear in keep folder) & also resources.arsc. If you have modified any png (not added) then delete it too. Then press enter when you are ready.
16. Now your new apk is ready. You can find it in place-apk-here-for-modding folder. Note that, your original apk will also be in the same folder with original name. Your modified apk will have System_ attached in the name.
17. Copy it to some other place & rename to original apk name & enjoy.
18. When you want to work on the next project then delete everything from place-apk-here-for-modding & projects folder. Now follow the same steps again from Number 5 of this guide.
[How to decompile & recompile Jar Files]:
*Requirements*
Winrar/7zip
Deodexed Jar files
smali.jar
baksmali.jar (both are in the attachment)
Command Prompt/Terminal
0. Take the classes.dex from jar file by opening it with 7zip/Winrar.
1. Open a new folder in Desktop named suppose "Jar"
2. Place smali.jar & baksmali.jar in the folder
2. Open Command Prompt. On windows type cmd in Run
3. cd to your directory where you have opened the new folder. In my case it is
Code:
C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\Jar
4. Write
Code:
cd C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\Jar
& press enter. Note that, on your case the directory will be different from mines. So get the correct directory by going into that directory from C:
5. Now type this to Decompile. Note that, there is a "space" before "classes.dex"
Code:
java -jar baksmali.jar -o classout\ classes.dex
& press enter
6. When Decompiling is done there will a folder named "classout" be placed in Jar folder. Minimize the cmd.
7. Now make the necessary changes inside the classout folder
8. When done,type this to recompile & press enter. Remember, there is a "space" before "new-classes.dex"
Code:
java -Xmx512M -jar smali.jar classout\ -o new-classes.dex
9. When recompiling is done there will be a new file in the folder named "new-classes.dex"
10. Now rename new-classes.dex to classes.dex & put it in the jar file with 7zip/Winrar
..............That's All. Thank You.................
Credits:
@raziel23x for Apk Multitool
@iONEx for teaching me about Apk Multitool when I was a noob
@Hero for Decomping jar files concept
How to Add Any App in Anywhere in Settings
This Guide will help you to add any application/options to Settings.apk. Well earlier My friend @sandy7 published a guide on how to add various options in Settings. So this extended guide will provide you the necessary knowledge on how to get resources about any app which needed to be added in Settings to include it as an option.
Requirements:
Any Tool that can Decompile & Recompile with it's requirements
Notepad++
1. How to add options/apps in main/general settings :
To add an app in Settings we need some resources of the app. This resources can be found by decompiling the app which we want to add & look for those in AndroidManifest.xml
Now, to add an app we need this resources to be added:
*android:targetPackage - the unique & original package name of the app
*android:action - the On click event of an app & it finds the activity of the app
*android:targetClass - the class which is called on calling Onclick action which opens the app when it is clicked
*android:title - the entry of the app in header & also in strings.xml
*android:icon - the icon which will be displayed for the app entry
Notes: android:targetClass, android:targetPackage & android:action can be found in AndroidManifest of the app. For some apps android:targetClass is not given directly. So it should be searched to find. I will tell you how to do that. android:title & android:icon can be written as per user.
As I explained a bit about the resources I will now move onto the main guide. I will take an app from playstore named "Rom Toolbox" as example & describe the ongoing process
i. 1st we need to decompile the Rom toolbox app & find the resources in AndroidManifest.xml
as we can see from the picture that I marked the android:targetPackage & android:targetClass. The target package is easy to find. Sometimes target class is also given directly. If it's not given directly like this app we will find it by searching for it in the lines which starts with <activity. Now if there's more than one activity search for the activity that matches with the target package to some extent. & one more thing I should make you clear about. In some apps you will find android:targetClass will just be a one word phrase. Like if we take Serajr's SystemUI Preference as example you will see that android:targetClass is ".SystemUIPreferencesActivity". In those cases we need to add the whole android:targetPackage before targetClass. For Serajr's SystemUI preference the android:targetPackage="com.serajr.systemui.preferences". So the android:targetClass="com.serajr.systemui.preferences.SystemUIPreferencesActivity".
So here for Rom Toolbox app we find
Code:
android:targetPackage="com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox"
android:targetClass="com.jrummy.apps.rom.toolbox.RomToolboxActivity"
android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN"
android:action doesn't always needed to be found, you can always use "android.intent.action.MAIN" as the on click event
ii. Now decompile Settings.xml & go to res\xml & open settings_header.xml with notepad++. Now chose a place where you want to make the entry. If we want to add the app under advanced settings then we need to create a header 1st. We also need to create an android:title & android:icon entry for the app. So this will be the entry in settings_header
Code:
</header>
<header android:title="@string/header_category_advanced" />
<header android:icon="@drawable/ic_settings_rom" android:title="@string/rom_toolbox">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox" android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN" android:targetClass="com.jrummy.apps.rom.toolbox.RomToolboxActivity" />
The 1st header is for the advanced settings header. We need to make an entry of the same name in strings.xml.
The 2nd header is for the app & icon. We need to write the exact entry as title in strings.xml like I wrote "rom_toolbox". You can write anything as title just make sure it matches the app itself so that you can find it easily. So the settings_header will look like this
Now save it
iii. Now go to res\values & open strings.xml. We need to create two strings here. One for the advanced settings & another for the app. We already chose the string name for header as "header_category_advanced" & "rom_toolbox" for the Rom Toolbox app. So the entries in strings.xml will be
Code:
<string name="header_category_advanced">ADVANCED SETTINGS</string>
<string name="rom_toolbox">ROM Toolbox</string>
You can write anything where I wrote "ADVANCED SETTINGS" & "ROM Toolbox" It depends on you what you would like to see in settings as header.
So the strings.xml should be like this
Now save it.
iv. Now we need to place a png for the app in drawable folder with the name "ic_settings_rom" as it is given in the header of android:icon. Depending on your settings you either should have drawable hdpi or drawable mdpi folder. On my case I have drawable hdpi folder. 1st we need to look at the resolutions of the pngs which starts with ic_settings name. Well generally for drawable hdpi it is 48x48 & for drawable mdpi it is 32x32. So we need to resize the png in any of this resolutions depending on our drawable folder. You can take the png from the original app & resize it. In my case I resized it in 48x48 & placed it in drawable-hdpi folder.
v. Now you are ready to recompile again. Then try your newly modified settings. I will post a screenshot of mine
2. How to add options/apps in sub settings for example in display settings :
Here I will take On-screen-buttons app for an example in the ongoing process. We will add it in display_settings. Now, we need an extra resource called android:key when we want to add any app in sub settings. android:key is the keystore when the app is extracted using any app tool when created by the developer. As we cannot find the original android:key of the app, we will enter a value as android:key & give it's reference in the ids.xml
i. 1st decompile the On screen button app & search for resources in AndroidManifest.xml.
So we find android:targetPackage="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar" & as only one line here starts with <activity it is really easy to find android:targetClass="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar.GnNavBarActivity". android:action="com.android.intent.MAIN" even if it is not written in the manifest.
Now we need to make android:title which can be anything,we just need to refer it into strings.xml, android:key can be anything, we need to refer it in ids.xml & another entry is optional here which is android:summary which is the sub-header of the app. I give you my example what I have written as values of those resources
Code:
android:title="navienable_title"
android:key="on_screen"
android:summary="on_screen_summary"
Now as we fixed every resource & their values we will put the entry in res\xml in display_settings.xml. The entry will look like this
Code:
<PreferenceScreen android:title="@string/navienable_title" android:key="on_screen" android:summary="@string/on_screen_summary">
<intent android:targetPackage="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar" android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN" android:targetClass="cn.kyle.gn.NavBar.GnNavBarActivity" />
</PreferenceScreen>
The display_settings will look like this
Now save it
ii. Now go to res/values & open strings.xml. We need to make two entries here. One for the android:title="@string/navienable_title" & another for the android:summary="@string/on_screen_summary". Now we make the entries
Code:
<string name="navienable_title">On-Screen-Buttons</string>
<string name="on_screen_summary">Enable/Disable On-Screen-Buttons</string>
as I said before you can write anything inside >......</string> it depends on you what text you would like to be seen
The screenshot from strings.xml
Now save it.
iii. Now go to res\values\ids.xml & open it. We need to make an entry for the entry we made in display_settings as android:key. So the entry will be with the same value
Code:
<item type="id" name="on_screen">false</item>
So the ids.xml should be like this
Save it & recompile your edited Settings.apk. Here is a screenshot of the Settings I edited
2. How to add headers in Settings/about to display Developer Name & Rom Name :
i. Decompile Settings.apk & go to res\xml & open device_info_settings.xml. Now choose a place where you want to show your Rom Name & Developer name. The entries you need here are similar with the one's that already exist in the xml. So you can copy one line of entry & press enter then paste it & you can edit it to make the new entries. We need android:title & android:summary which will be shown in strings.xml. We need android:key which you can keep same as android:title to eliminate difficulties, but we don't need an entry in ids.xml this time as it is not an app for which we are making the entry for. Last of all we need a style entry which will be the same as others. So I will write my Rom name & developer name under Kernel_version entry here. The entries will be
Code:
<Preference android:title="@string/rom_header" android:key="rom_header" android:summary="@string/rom_name" style="?android:preferenceInformationStyle" />
<Preference android:title="@string/author_header" android:key="author_header" android:summary="@string/author_name" style="?android:preferenceInformationStyle" />
The device_info_settings.xml will look like this
Now save it.
ii. Now go to res\values\strings.xml to make the entries here. We need two entries for the Rom Name, one is for "@string/rom_header" & another for "@string/rom_name". Same we need for Devloper name, one entry for "@string/author_header" & another for "@string/author_name". So the entries will be
Code:
<string name="rom_header">Rom Name</string>
<string name="rom_name">X Rom</string>
<string name="author_header">Developed By</string>
<string name="author_name">Saqib Nazm</string>
I give my Rom name as "X Rom" for example. You can type anything as you like on rom_name & author_name
The strings.xml should look like this
Now save it & recompile. Enjoy your freshly made new Settings.apk. Here is a screenshot about how it looks
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At the end I want to say, I will try to explain it more by adding more examples so that you can add anything. Kindly give me credits for my work If it helps you in anyway possible. Like I am gonna give credits to those respective people for whom I could share this guide to you.
Credits:
Neroyoung - for always helping me & clearing my ideas
jerrytan93 - for helping me alot whenever I need him
gagan.u20 - for always saving me if I get stuck somewhere
singh_dd93 - for giving me a clear idea on some resources
sandy7 - who doesn't know his thread from where everyone can learn
A guide how to add OSB for your ROM...!!!
Credits:
1. Attitude.SSJ for the DIY of OSB
2. LoneWanderer for the tut for HDPI devices
3.atticus182 for the beautiful icons of OSB
4. Serajr for the superb system UI mod
5. Tickle Fish for TICKLE MY ANDROID
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Before we begin ask yourselves a question..!!
1.Do we really need OSB for mdpi devices??
Ans: i feel yes, "PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE" its better we use our touch rather than using the soft keys for such along time and eventually get them busted! :silly:
2. Do we really need to follow this guide to make my own OSB??
Ans: Well it depends on your requirements......
3. will it support ICS, JB and even CM???
Ans: Hell yeah..!! it does work!!! sorry GB users
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Tools Required:
1.framework-res.apk
2.SystemUI.apk
3.Winrar or 7zip
4.Notepad++
5.Apktool or Apkmanager or Apkmultitool
6.JAVA & JDK already installed in your PC
last but not the least required thing is a fully functioning human brain..!!
STEP1:
Framework Part:
1) Take the framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from rom and paste it in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder in Apktool
2) Decompile the framework-res.apk using
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
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3)Once decompiled you'll obtain a folder "framework-res"
4) Open it ..goto 'res\values' folder...find bools and right click to edit with notepad++ and by using ctrl+f search for
Code:
<bool name="config_showNavigationBar">[COLOR="Red"]false[/COLOR]</bool>
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5)Rename falseto true...save file.
6) Open 'dimens' file in the same folder res\values and using ctrl+f search for navigation bar height and width and change them to whatever dpi you want and save file
7) Thats it!! compile the framework-res using the code
Code:
apktool b framework-res
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8)Now you will get the new apk file of framwork-res.apk in the dist folder of framework-res folder if you are using the apktool and for other tools it will be in the respective output folder
9) Now we have to sign the framework-res.apk using any apk signing software or simply use TICKLE MY ANDROID by TICKLE FISH to sign your apk by placing it in the out folder of Tickle my android and sign it by pressing button 15 to sign apk file under theming menu(2)
10)thats it now your rom will have OSB
Note: If you dont want OSB in landscape view also..then type 0.0dip like this... in res\values\dimens
Code:
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">0.0dip</dimen>
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STEP2:
System UI part:
1. using 7zip or winrar OPEN the SystemUI.apk and navigate to res>drawable_mdpi (if drawable_mdpi is not present go to drawable_hdpi) and just drag and drop this folder "drawable_mdpi (or) hdpi"where you are working
2. search for these png files in the folder
Code:
ic_sysbar_back
ic_sysbar_back_ime
ic_sysbar_home
ic_sysbar_menu
ic_sysbar_recent
if they are present thats done if they are not present you'll have to add them into the folder with dimensions of your choice
3. Thats it NOW you have OSB in your ROM
WANT TO ASK ANYTHING???
How do i add them man...??
Well that's very simple go to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413582 and download the required OSB styles you want to add to your ROM
but hey this brother who is a Recognized contributor @atticus182 should deserve a THANKS for such beautiful icons
Once downloaded you must re-size the pngs as far as i know for mdpi devices in portrait mode the image should be scaled around width:80px and height:48px (80x48) and in landscape mode width:48px and height:80px (40x80) is recommended
after they are re-sized they should be copy pasted to the folder we dragged and dropped from SystemUI.apk
once they are copy pasted again open SystemUI.apk in 7zip or Winrar and open the res folder and now just drag and drop the folder in which we added the png files and save the compression level to store if asked and now decompile SystemUI.apk and check whether the files which we drag and dropped are present in the res folder and even check for the png files the res>drawable mdpi(or)hdpi folder... if they are present then it is well and good if they arenot present then you have done something wrong post your problem i'll help you out or there are lot of devs here in XDA they'll help
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STEP3:
CREATING A FLASHABLE ZIP
1) Download Sample.zip but dont extract it..just open the sample provided with winrar...you will see 2 folders META-INF and system.
View attachment 2027370
2) In system there will be two folders framework and app...
Drag the new framework-res.apk to framework folder...
and the SystemUI.apk folder to app..
3) META-INF has info about flashing...goto com..google..android and open update-script file with notepad++...you can edit whatever you want in
ui_print (" ") ...it will be displayed while installing...Save file..
Done your flashable zip is also ready to be flashed using CWM recovery
Feel free to ask questions if you have any coz this tutorila/guide is n-o-o-b friendly :victory: :angel:
P.S add me to your credits if you manage to get OSB working in your rom using this GUIDE/TUT
Dont ever forget to Click :good:button
Aneel said:
Amazing guide awesome..... bro :good: :beer: can we also add our guides here so that we all together can make it a sticky??
One more request bro we'll have this thread but all the comments and requests in Q&A. Forum so that all the questions can be handled there and here everyone can refer....
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
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yeah sure bro why not. but how will you add your guide here I don't know & I don't get what you meant by the request.hehe
I will copy all my contents from my guides and paste here along with the codes.... so that this thread will become a place where you can possibly find any guide irrespective of android version what say??
Regarding the request what I say is post a disclaimer not to comment here with problems or requests in this thread... I will create a thread in Q&A section specially for this thread so that they can question,comment,request,etc there.....
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
Aneel said:
I will copy all my contents from my guides and paste here along with the codes.... so that this thread will become a place where you can possibly find any guide irrespective of android version what say??
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro using xda premium
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yeah sure that would be great. But let's do it tomorrow let's just call it a day. I am tired
@saqib nazm Yeah till then I'll edit this message after you see saying not to comment here since the thread is updating
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
Some more tutorials are coming. I will post one more tutorial on how to add any app into anywhere in settings. Meanwhile my friend @Aneel will post some useful tutorials/guides.
reserved for next guide
this thread is open for comments guys
Thanks Gentle Men , 2 of nice Devs are Here
saqib nazm said:
this thread is open for comments guys
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Add signing and zipaligning to your guide.
XperienceD said:
Add signing and zipaligning to your guide.
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yeah sure man thanks for the suggestion. Will add it
saqib nazm said:
yeah sure man thanks for the suggestion. Will add it
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nicely explained guide :good::good:
sandy7 said:
nicely explained guide :good::good:
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thanks sandy :highfive:
Guys new & very useful guide about settings has been added in the 2nd post :good:
Both of you guys are just aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesome.
Thanks for these gudies.
Exellent work.
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Wow great man, awesome guide.
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Mankotialovely said:
Both of you guys are just aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesome.
Thanks for these gudies.
Exellent work.
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ChhunkaDavid said:
Wow great man, awesome guide.
Sent from my Zelly creamWT19i
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Thanks to both of you & please let me know whoever followed my guide if it is understandably good or If I need to make it better
I'm looking for guide how add kill back button, can you make it?
godlesplay said:
I'm looking for guide how add kill back button, can you make it?
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hmm...that would take a lot of time & lots of work but I can try though. Let's see
3Minit Battery Mod for Stock Nabi2 Rom v3.0.13 ( KitKat)
( De-Odexed )
Well I performed the Mod for myself but am sharing it with you all Nabi2 Owners that would like this mod for yourselves. At the moment I do not have a flashable. It is a De-Odexed
SystemUI.apk. I do not know if just removing the original with the Odex version and pasting this one will work. You will have to try it for yourself. As always and I suggest this to many before
attempting any mods, please please please perform a backup of your entire Nabi2 or just the file in question before attempting the mod.
What's Needed / Recommended:
Rooted Device ( to extract the needed files Manually for backup )
File Explorer ( with Root Access )
Custom Recovery ( TWRP for Flashing the ZIP and/or using the File Manager or a Custom Aroma File Manager)
If you can do it via ADB Commands then all power to you.....
I provided BOTH the stock and modded NABI2 SystemUI.apk. I will make a flashable zip ( coming soon ) below
[FONT="]What To Do:[/FONT]
[FONT="]First off, go to the link provided at the bottom of this post to download the 3Minit Battery App. Install this before installing the SystemUI.apk. Then you have two choices on installing the SystemUI.apk file. You can either Flash the ZIP in TWRP ( which at the moment is not available ) or manually copy & paste or push the .apk file to system/priv-app/. If you decide to do this manually, you will then need to set the file permissions to the modified SystemUI.apk file to 0644. Before manually pasting the file in the priv-app folder, you can rename the stock SystemUI.apk file with " .bak " ( ex. SystemUI.apk.bak ) at the end so you don't have to delete it from the priv-app folder if you so choose. Now this can be done with a file explorer with root capabilities or by going through TWRP you can either use the built in File Manager and set permissions via the terminal with chmod commands or Install/Flash the Aroma File Manager in recovery to use like a simple File manager where you can hold down on the file to get a popup window to copy/paste or set permissions manually.[/FONT]
Example of permissions to set to file:
Thanks and credits go out to :
@gharrington
@pas2001
Original XDA Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799958
3Minit Development Site to Download the 3Minit Battery App: http://www.3minit.com/#three