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Hi there! Just wanna share..
Just a basic background on how to theme your ROMS. - ofcourse, give thanks to the developer of your ROMs! .
I made this thread for those users who have personal wishes for their Phones. Ofcourse, ROM developers cannot please all of its users. so just make your own and be happy!.
I just made it easy for easy understanding and for the newbies.
Tried so many times and tested
I've already tried editing the systemUI.apk of different ROMs.
Here's what I did :
FIRST : Download 7zip to open the archived apk. - that's free.
Extracting first the Zip File..
(make sure you copy the original before extracting it for back up)
1. Download the ROM.zip and extract it to your PC.
2. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\
3. View the PNG files you wanted to change and make sure to remember its' file name.
4. After editing/changing the file/image you wanted, you can save it anywhere from your PC, let's say on your Desktop.
- Make sure that the file name still remains as is..
*After you're done editing, updating the PNG files you wish to change, follow this steps to update the zip file :
NOTE : You can apply transparency by editing the PNG file to photoshop by reducing the opacity of the image
1. Go to the original ZIP file of ROM.Zip from your PC
2. Right Click the folder and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive
3. Close all of windows/Browers (or minimize)
4. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ and it will open a new window of 7zip showing the files inside the zip.
5. Now, given your edited PNG files or downloaded png files (assuming that files are located in your desktop). - Click and simply DRAG the file(s) from your desktop to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ .
6. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
7. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
8. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
9. Close the 7zip window and that's it!.
You can now install the .zip by copying the UPDATED zip file to your SD Card.
(Note: Make sure to copy the updated one, not the backed up one)
Install the zip file from the original thread's instructions and reboot twice.
After that, you have now a customized systemUI.apk.
For those who do not want to reinstall the whole package.. follow these steps:
1. I assumed that you have the zip file of your ROM.
2. Extract it and go to \system\app\
3. Separate the SystemUi.apk - put it on your desktop. create a back up,
Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> extract here - just to view the files you wanted to change.
Just go the folder and search for the PNG files.
4. Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive.
5. Go to \res\drawable-ldpi\
6. Click and simply DRAG the PNG file(s) from your desktop to \res\drawable-ldpi\
7. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
8. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
9. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
APPLYING :
1. Download and install rootexplorer.apk
2. Download the png files you wanted to update.
3. Copy and paste the NEW SystemUi.apk that you have updated/Edited to your SD card.
4. Open root explorer in your galaxy y then go and tap MOUNT R/W.
5. Go to \SDCard and go to new SystemUI.apk that you have updated.
6. Long press the file and select copy
7. Press back and go to \system\app - tap MOUNT R/W at the top.
8. Paste the new SystemUI.apk from there.
(Note : You will encounter a lot of force closes for the exixsting systemui is currently being used by your phone. - just ignore it a lot and scroll down to look for the new SystemUI.apk.
9. Once you get there, long press on it and select permissions:
from the pop up, make the checked one like this :
•___•____ •
•___ .____.
•___ .____.
where Dots are the checked one - Bigger dots
After encountering a lot of force closes, then reboot the phone and that's it!
(Force Closes are normal, DON't PANIC - logically, you are currently using your systemUI.apk so just ignore it
NOTE : You can also apply the same steps in editing system files apps, just edit the .png files and locate it using 7zip(when you already opened it). Have a little LOGIC on how to edit system app background - same process. just different apk files and directory
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU - IT COSTS NOTHING ;]
nice guide
you can also add this:
Install via ADB:
adb root
adb remount
adb push [file location in PC] /system/app/systemui.apk
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no need to set permissions via ADB
also its better to use apk multitool since it can compile/decompile the apk's, if you extract the apk using 7zip or archive softwares you can't read the XML's and you can't compile them properly which results to force close issues when pushing into system
deathnotice01 said:
nice guide
you can also add this:
no need to set permissions via ADB
also its better to use apk multitool since it can compile/decompile the apk's, if you extract the apk using 7zip or archive softwares you can't read the XML's and you can't compile them properly which results to force close issues when pushing into system
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Thanks! not that sure how to use that that's why I made it my on way
more easy steps and understandable for newbies.
EDIT :
Yes you it will require to extract the apk files but just to view the image you wanted to change.. the original apk file will be opened thru 7zip and just replace the selected png. It is not recompiling the apk file at all
Tried and tested by the way
try and test it out yourself:
a very powerful apk reverse engineering tool:
APK MULTITOOL
deathnotice01 said:
try and test it out yourself:
a very powerful apk reverse engineering tool:
APK MULTITOOL
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I will try it soon! thanks for the info this is a basic guide for newbies
Just let me know if you need further assistance
how about a gif image?
like the emoticon of repencis on his status bar..
I.M.G said:
how about a gif image?
like the emoticon of repencis on his status bar..
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I suggest to look for systemUI.apk of repencis and check for the GIF files.. it it is existing, then you can replace that one, following the process ;D
how to change default wallpaper?
ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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What specific ROM are u using?
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ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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gallery > choose picture > set as > homescreen wallpaper
ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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Hmm... if you want a default wallpaper, create a folder named "Wallpaper" inside "SYSTEM" folder and create another folder inside it named "default_wallpaper" then put the jpg file you wanted..
(you can use rootexplorer)
make sure that the file name of the default wallpaper is "default_wallpaper.jpg"
how??
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
Abhibhat said:
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
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Never tried it before.. haha.. why do you want to change it?
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU. - it costs you nothing!
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emompong said:
Never tried it before.. haha.. why do you want to change it?
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU. - it costs you nothing!
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I dont want to change it i want to change its place in the status bar!!!:laugh:
Abhibhat said:
I dont want to change it i want to change its place in the status bar!!!:laugh:
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oh.. my bad lol, hmm not actually getting what you're saying, give me a screen shot pls.
Abhibhat said:
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
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try this app if you wanna change network carrier hxxp://db*tt/ZRdrSUg7
note : change " * " with " . " and change " hxxp " with " http "
dnt forget to press thank button hehe
emompong said:
oh.. my bad lol, hmm not actually getting what you're saying, give me a screen shot pls.
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its like we gb users have the carrier name under the wifi and other buttons in status bar but i want it like that in cyanogenmod at the bottom!!!
Abhibhat said:
its like we gb users have the carrier name under the wifi and other buttons in status bar but i want it like that in cyanogenmod at the bottom!!!
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hmm ,, modified carrier name is possible but at the bottom? im not sure about it. of you want to edit you carrier name, tell me,ill share.
background
you know we have backgrounds that are set on the "settings" menu. How to change the background on that. This background also shows on some apps aswell. for example Creeds 2.1 has that purple background.
Thanks:good::good:
Updated 12/20/2013
I have had some people ask about how to use an aroma based rom with our safe strap recovery. I have attached a zip file to the post that contains the "meta-inf" folder that goes into the archive of your rom. In theory, this should work on any SM-9005 rom or T-Mobile rom.
Prerequisites: Root - Busy Box - Safe Strap Recovery
Choose your Rom Slot and prepare it before starting ( build the system.img and userdata.img ) Instructions are HERE
Wipe system and data from recovery. Data is optional. If you wipe date, you will have to change your APN settings, network mode, time and region settings,etc....
1. Open your "Rom".zip with 7zip. Do not extract, only open!
2. Delete the "meta-inf" folder from the archive.
3. Take any apps in the aroma (maybe called something different i.e. xnote) folder that you want to keep and move them to the system/app folder in the archive.
4. Delete aroma folder from archive when finished.
5 extract the attached zip that contains the new "meta-inf" folder. File is here The extracted zip folder is named the same as the folder within the zip. You need the folder "meta-inf" folder INSIDE the zip, not the extracted folder that was just created. I know this is confusing!
6. Copy this folder to the rom with 7zip.
7. You should now only have 2 folders ( system and meta-inf ) inside the archive. Close archive and copy to phone to flash.
8. Download this file to phone. This is the second file to flash. It fixes all current issues in one package.
9. Flash Rom.zip first and then flash file from step 8. No need to reboot between flashes.
10. Reboot and let rom load.
Everything I have tested now works including NFC, WiFi, BT, All SPen functions including snote, screen write, and action memo. Bluetooth Tethering with Gear is working. Also corrected the music bug and Video chat on hangouts. By not wiping data, proper APNs are saved. If you need to wipe due to problems, you will need to load your APN settings manually.
Help Section
Xnote Transformer app not working? Fix is here
No Samsung email app? Flash this Zip
Something needs changed or not working? Let me know! :highfive:
Be sure to thank these guys for their hard work at making our phones BETTER!
Credits:
@Hashcode for his wonderful SafeStrap recovery!
@drakeymcmb for the zip file containing the fixes for NFC , WIFI , and BT
@wally3614 Check out his awesome Air command Themes!
Just for verification...
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So in the case of using x-note 6.0 which folders would i actually keep from the x-note folder? Im assuming i dont need the recovery and kernal folders but im not sure about the others. Hope this isnt a stupid question.
redalertlb said:
So in the case of using x-note 6.0 which folders would i actually keep from the x-note folder? Im assuming i dont need the recovery and kernal folders but im not sure about the others. Hope this isnt a stupid question.
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When you're done you will have only the meta-inf folder from this post and the system folder. The xnote folder is for aroma. You will need to take what you want out of there and move to the system/app folder.
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Sorry I probably should have clarified alittke better. Say I wanted to keep all of the aroma features which one do I save out of the folder. I don't actually see a folder titled "aroma".
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redalertlb said:
Sorry I probably should have clarified alittke better. Say I wanted to keep all of the aroma features which one do I save out of the folder. I don't actually see a folder titled "aroma".
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It is the "xnote" folder
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bri315317 said:
Just for verification...
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Try this, when you pull your pen out - it shows the little pie menu for things you can do. The first one is the action memo thing I believe.
Make the note come up and write a number down. Then click on the action button, "the one that selects whatever you wrote" then try to message that to a contact, If your Spen apps are working, you wont get stuck on "Recognizing" forever..Does that work for you?
LuckyColdJohnson said:
Try this, when you pull your pen out - it shows the little pie menu for things you can do. The first one is the action memo thing I believe.
Make the note come up and write a number down. Then click on the action button, "the one that selects whatever you wrote" then try to message that to a contact, If your Spen apps are working, you wont get stuck on "Recognizing" forever..Does that work for you?
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I have the same problem. Perhaps a bug? Quick Google search showed this thread with same problem not related to this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489819
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bri315317 said:
I have the same problem. Perhaps a bug? Quick Google search showed this thread with same problem not related to this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489819
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I use that function all the time and can't when on X Note v6. Sucks...Still trying to flash a damn theme using SS.
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LuckyColdJohnson said:
I use that function all the time and can't when on X Note v6. Sucks...Still trying to flash a damn theme using SS.
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Was able to fix this issue on x note 6.0
Handwriting Recognition works now
The en_US folder was missing from the VODB folder which is the language settings for handwriting recognition.
Extract the zip attached and copy the en_US folder to :system/VODB
Set permissions same as other folders and reboot.
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bri315317 said:
Was able to fix this issue on x note 6.0
Handwriting Recognition works now
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Well I'm jealous.
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Installing Xnote 6.0
Here is how i installed Xnote 6.0 using SS by @Hashcode
Make a back up of stock rom before starting. These files will be flashed to the stock rom partition.
I recommend starting from a fresh odin with root and safe strap installed.
Wipe system from recovery but do not wipe data. this will retain your APN settings, etc....
1. Open your Xnote6.0.zip with 7zip. Do not extract, only open!
2. Delete the "meta-inf" folder from the archive.
3. Take any apps in the aroma (maybe called something different ie: xnote) folder that you want to keep and move them to the system/app folder in the archive.
4. delete aroma folder,It is called Xnote.
5 extract the attached zip that contains the new "meta-inf" folder. File is here
6. Copy this folder to the rom with 7zip.
7. Open system/VODB and copy the folder "en_US" from this zip file.
8. Close archive and copy to phone to flash.
9 Download this file to phone. This is the second file to flash.
10. Flash Xnoterom.zip and then flash file from step 9. no need to reboot between flashes.
11. Reboot and let rom load. go to xnote settings and then to update and download the fix for music and games from the dropbox link in the update app.
12. reboot and go to safestrap recovery. Install the downloaded fix file.
Reboot and profit!
Dont think i missed any steps, if something is not right, please let me know!
bri315317 said:
Here is how i installed Xnote 6.0 using SS by @Hashcode
Make a back up of stock rom before starting. These files will be flashed to the stock rom partition.
I recommend starting from a fresh odin with root and safe strap installed.
Wipe system from recovery but do not wipe data. this will retain your APN settings, etc....
1. Open your Xnote6.0.zip with 7zip. Do not extract, only open!
2. Delete the "meta-inf" folder from the archive.
3. Take any apps in the aroma (maybe called something different ie: xnote) folder that you want to keep and move them to the system/app folder in the archive.
4. delete aroma folder,It is called Xnote.
5 extract the attached zip that contains the new "meta-inf" folder. File is here
6. Copy this folder to the rom with 7zip.
7. Open system/VODB and copy the folder "en_US" from this zip file.
8. Close archive and copy to phone to flash.
9 Download this file to phone. This is the second file to flash.
10. Flash Xnoterom.zip and then flash file from step 9. no need to reboot between flashes.
11. Reboot and let rom load. go to xnote settings and then to update and download the fix for music and games from the dropbox link in the update app.
12. reboot and go to safestrap recovery. Install the downloaded fix file.
Reboot and profit!
Dont think i missed any steps, if something is not right, please let me know!
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Thank you so much bri315317 !!!! I will hit thanks tomorrow cause I've reached my 8 a day already.
As soon as I get home, I will try your method. I know it will work for us. YOU DA MAN !!!!!
I bet your battery life is insane on that ROM......Thanks again
LuckyColdJohnson said:
Thank you so much bri315317 !!!! I will hit thanks tomorrow cause I've reached my 8 a day already.
As soon as I get home, I will try your method. I know it will work for us. YOU DA MAN !!!!!
I bet your battery life is insane on that ROM......Thanks again
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No problem, if something is not working right just let me know and i will troubleshoot it for you. Ive been through it a couple times and seems pretty stable for me. Flashing to the stock rom partition is the way i always did it in the past on every other device, so just back up and flash away as far as i am concerned. :laugh:
Glad to see this is working for you, what about language and settings?? Does screen write with the spen actually save a picture how its supposed to and not FC?
s2kpdx said:
Glad to see this is working for you, what about language and settings?? Does screen write with the spen actually save a picture how its supposed to and not FC?
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All works fine
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Alrighty then. I'm home and about to do this this
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Confirmed, everything works perfect doing this method. I tried earlier with an Updater script from an international stock rom, and that did not go well...
Anyone want to put it all together and have a download link? I won't be home till Saturday and would love to flash x note much sooner lol. Doesn't hurt to ask, right?
Stickied with my post-it-note 3
Does everything work? Ex. Language and input settings?
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Hi guys...i did some research and came up with this interesting solution...
Firstly flash the nav bar script...thanks to @dork knight rises
Then Step (2) disable hardware keys completely-
Go to system/usr/keylayout/atmel.maxtouch>edit it using editor then add # before all three keys present
Step (3) disabling button brightness (note the buttons will go off until u reboot after reboot u will have to re-edit)
Go to sys/class/leds/button-backlight/maximumbrightness>edit it using editor and set to 0.
Heres the link of the zip by @dorkknightrises
http://d-h.st/doqo
thnxa lot
Or you can add this to your build.prop: 'qemu.hw.mainkeys=0' so you don't have to flash something and just do reboot.
Ringford said:
Or you can add this to your build.prop: 'qemu.hw.mainkeys=0' so you don't have to flash something and just do reboot.
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You can just flash that zip while installing the rom....so no need of xtra reboot....
sdnavale said:
You can just flash that zip while installing the rom....so no need of xtra reboot....
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And do step 2 and reboot. Voila! Still need extra boot it seems.
MY FIRST WORK
This port is working on "SM-A500G" .. I Think it should work in all variants...
Just Flash it in Recovery
VERSION 3 ADDED!! With Some Improvements!
LINK : http://www.mediafire.com/download/mr265a555bum254/S6+System+UI+MM+Mode+v3+By+RijuZz.zip
TO HIDE S FINDER :
Use Wannam Xposed Module
OR
1 - Download ES FILE EXPLORER or a similar file explorer.
2 - (ES FILE EXPLORER) Open the app, slide from left to right, scroll down and enable Root Explorer, grant superuser permission.
3 - Go to " /system/etc/permissions/ "
4 - Find the file " com.sec.feature.findo.xml ", copy it to another folder and then delete the original.
5 - Reboot!
Enjoy
Thanks
works for A300FU as well...
doesnt seem to work with themes, but all the ports dont anyway.
thanks
Good work. ...
Please try to theme s finder n quick connect background too.....
How do you hide s finder and quick connect? Is there any such option?
pmaneeshp said:
Good work. ...
Please try to theme s finder n quick connect background too.....
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I forget to theme s finder bg.. To hide s finder, use wannam xposed module
avigyan04 said:
How do you hide s finder and quick connect? Is there any such option?
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Use Wannam Xposed Module
mikeloury said:
Thanks
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Welcome
Version 2 added
Fixed S Finder Background
http://www.mediafire.com/download/x07epor7pmbayh0/S6+System+UI+MM+Mod+V2.zip
Screenshots please.
screenshots plzz ?
Nice work
Works on A500 FU, nice job
djosue1034 said:
Screenshots please.
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bilal_shaikh said:
screenshots plzz ?
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frumy said:
Works on A500 FU, nice job
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Thankz mate
marcosge_ said:
Nice work
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Thankz
Try to change the size of s finder bar....if it is done,it will be 100%.
To hide s finder & quick connect
Use Wannam Xposed Module
OR
1 - Download ES FILE EXPLORER or a similar file explorer.
2 - (ES FILE EXPLORER) Open the app, slide from left to right, scroll down and enable Root Explorer, grant superuser permission.
3 - Go to " /system/etc/permissions/ "
4 - Find the file " com.sec.feature.findo.xml ", copy it to another folder and then delete the original.
5 - Reboot!
pmaneeshp said:
Try to change the size of s finder bar....if it is done,it will be 100%.
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Am not an developer bro.. Jst tried to theme system ui
TO HIDE S FINDER :
Use Wannam Xposed Module
OR
1 - Download ES FILE EXPLORER or a similar file explorer.
2 - (ES FILE EXPLORER) Open the app, slide from left to right, scroll down and enable Root Explorer, grant superuser permission.
3 - Go to " /system/etc/permissions/ "
4 - Find the file " com.sec.feature.findo.xml ", copy it to another folder and then delete the original.
5 - Reboot!
I'M HERE PRESENTING REAL NOTE 5 EDGE MARSHMALLOW LAUNCHER FOR MOTION ROM,ADITYA ROM,PROMO NOTE 5 PORT.
•FEATURES•
#SMOOTH
#FINE
#BUG FREE
#RESPENSIVE
•INSTALLATION STEPS•
%GO TO ROOT EXPLORER UNZIP THE ZIP
%COPY THE APK AND PASTE IT IN PRIV~APP AND DELETE OLD LAUNCHER
PUT LIB FILES IN SYSTEM/LIB AND SET PERMISSION RW-RR AND REBOOT
WOW U HAVE REAL NOTE 5 EDGE LAUNCHER•CREDITS•
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Mod edit
Link removed please link to the original thread
DON'T FORGET TO HIT THANKS
any screen shot ??
add scree short ???
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And the lib files? They arent there.
There aren't the lib files in the zip
nice - thx
I think You can do flashable zip file for beginners - no question how to set permissions, ect.
..and if You could write about backup system files before install it - if something will go wrong.
Thx a lot
nalas said:
nice - thx
I think You can do flashable zip file for beginners - no question how to set permissions, ect.
..and if You could write about backup system files before install it - if something will go wrong.
Thx a lot
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Are the lib files necessary or not?
heheh I wrote about it above
libs are important - without it the app will FC.
But do permissions for for folder of libs like other from /system/app or system/priv-app - lib
nalas said:
heheh I wrote about it above
libs are important - without it the app will FC.
But do permissions for for folder of libs like other from /system/app or system/priv-app - lib
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But they aren't in the zip!
kekko123 said:
But they aren't in the zip!
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Aha ... so if no present so I think only apk file is ok...
change name old apk via add ".bak" at the end of name and paste the new form zip folder, next set permission at
rw-r--r-- and restart the phone - if something goes wrong - rename the old apk via delete ".bak" at the end and delete the new apk copied from zip.
You can back to original version of TW.
nalas said:
Aha ... so if no present so I think only apk file is ok...
change name old apk via add ".bak" at the end of name and paste the new form zip folder, next set permission at
rw-r--r-- and restart the phone - if something goes wrong - rename the old apk via delete ".bak" at the end and delete the new apk copied from zip.
You can back to original version of TW.
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thanks
cant open apps in appdrawer plz fix
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If a member wants to share an app they found in another section, they need to link to original thread. And there members can download, read about issues, and thank OP if they wish.