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It is expected that those following this guide should have prior knowledge of
1)How to use adb and/or terminal emulator to edit system files.
2)How to fix permissions using root explorer.
3)What to do if system process crashes or the phone hangs after replacing system files- pull battery and power on.
4)If you are an advanced user you can also first modify the systemui.apk first.Replace it in the cm7_update.zip file.Sign the new zip file so generated and install it.Then no need to go through many of the following steps
This is by far the simplest method to get a transparent notification bar. Some parts of this thread have been taken from the following source:http://www.lazytrap.com/?tag=systemui-apk
What you would think is simple though, isn’t quite. You would THINK that just updating the PNG files would be enough. It’s not. I tried it a million times while trying all those other bad ideas. After the PNG files are modified, you also need to edit the file, classes.dex, which is in the root of SystemUI.apk. Turns out, .dex is yet another format only native to the Android platform. You can decompile and recompile them using smali/baksmali. Once you have decompiled the .dex file, you’ll be left with a bunch of files. For transparency on the statusbar to work, we need to edit two entries in StatusBarService.smali. After the 2 entries are changed, we save the file then recompile classes.dex, update the SystemUI.apk, then put it on our android device. That’s it. So while it’s not as simple as just editing the PNG files and updating the SystemUI.apk archive, it’s still a hell of a lot simpler than all these forum posts lead on. Actual instructions below.
Instructions:
• Copy /system/app/SystemUI.apk to your sdcard and then to your computer where you can edit it(use root explorer or adb to pull it to your computer)
• Install 7-Zip if you do not already have it. 7-Zip can browse into .apk files and let you update them easily.
• Open SystemUI.apk in 7-Zip, do not extract it, just open it.
• Browse to the folder res/drawable-hdpi/, then find all the png files that start with “status_bar” & "statusbar_background.9". Drag them into a folder on your desktop.
• Open the PNG files in Paint.Net, Gimp, Photoshop, or whatever your favorite editor is capable of png transparency.
• Delete the background. It’s now transparent. If you want semi-transparency, do that instead.
• Select all of your modified PNG files and drag them back into same spot you got them from in the SystemUI.apk file
• Press Backspace a couple times in 7-Zip to go back up to the root folder in the .apk, you should see classes.dex sitting there.
• Drag classes.dex out to a folder
• Download smali and baksmali from here: http://code.google.com/p/smali/downloads/list, put them in the same dir you put classes.dex
• Open a CMD prompt and change to that directory
• Type the following (replace 1.2.6 with whatever version it was you dl’d):
• java -jar baksmali-1.2.6.jar -o classout/ classes.dex
• Back in the folder, go into the new classout directory that was created.
• Find the file named StatusBarService.smali, open it in a text editor.use notepad or notepad++(easier)
• Search for .line 1519, the line just under it should read: const/4 v5, -0×3. If it does not, but instead reads const/4 v5, 0×1 or const/4 v5, 0×2, change it.
• Search for invoke-direct/range {v0 .. v5}, Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;-><init>(IIIII)V; a line above you should see const/4 v5, 0×2. Change it to const/4 v5, -0×3 also.
• Save the file and exit.
• Go back to your CMD prompt and enter this command (this recompiles the .dex file with your changes):
• java -jar smali-1.2.6.jar classout -o classes.dex
• Add classes.dex back to where you got it from in SystemUI.apk.
• Take your updated SystemUI.apk file and place it on your SD card. If you took it out, put the SD card back in your Android device. (instead of using a SD card you could use something else to move the files around, like dropbox).
• Open up Terminal on your Android device, change to the directory you put the update SystemUI.apk file. ex: cd /sdcard/myupdate/
• Type the following commands:
• mount -o remount,rw /system/
• cp -f SystemUI.apk /system/app
The above command probably just crashed Launcher. Press Force Close . Now, go to root explorer and fix permission for systemui.apk to rw-r--r-- and Reboot your device.
After making the update, make sure to turn off Wallpaper Hack. It’s under Settings->ADW Launcher->System Preferences->Wallpaper Hack – Not doing so will result in the transparency only working with Live Wallpapers and not others
That’s it. You should now have a transparent status bar.
Now, you can use only such themes that come with a transparent notification bar or glass effect as well as the 3 default themes included with cm7 theme chooser. But you won’t be able to use other themes i.e. they will continue to show a black notification bar and not a transparent one
WORKAROUND: But we can get transparent notification bar with ANY theme. Here’s how:
1)download the theme’s apk to your computer
2)open it with 7zip as an archive (Don’t extract it)
3)Go to res/drawable-hdpi and drag the following files to any folder:
com_android_systemui_statusbar_background.9.png; com_android_systemui_status_bar_background.9.png; com_android_systemui_status_bar_close_on.9.png
4) Open the PNG files in Paint.Net, Gimp, Photoshop, or whatever your favorite editor is capable of png transparency.
• Delete the background. It’s now transparent. If you want semi-transparency, do that instead.
Select all of your modified PNG files and drag them back into same spot you got them from in the Theme.apk file in 7zip and close 7zip
5)This will give you your new apk for the theme with a transparent statusbar .But you will need to sign it to be able to use it
6)use drag2sign_apk to sign your new apk file.
7)Transfer it to your phone and install apk using any file explorer. (If you did not sign the new apk then installation will FAIL)
8) Go to theme chooser and apply your New theme. That’s it you will now have a Transparent notification bar
This method can be used to get a transparent notification bar with ANY theme
Here I'm attaching the SystemUI.apk of cm7_rc1.5 which I'm currently using with transparent statusbar.I recommend using adb to push it.
In command prompt first change directory to the one containing the patched SystemUI.apk
Use this command: adb remount (to allow editing the system files)
next command: adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app/SystemUI.apk
Then fix permission using root explorer.
Reboot.
Don't forget to uncheck wallpaper hack in ADW settings
THOSE WHO FIND THIS THREAD USEFUL DON'T FORGET TO HIT THANKS
I had to update my system and hence had to create a new systemui.apk. This one is of cm-7.1.0-11 stable release. Here I'm uploading it for your convenience
thx for the instruction.
but anyhow, i cannot make it work on my latest nightly builds. status bar was dismissed after modification file pushed to system.
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You can go to this website http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/ and upload your framework-res and systemui and do all kinds of stuff to it including transparencies. check it out its pretty easy. You can also upload a theme.apk and modify that also. Here is a thread for asking questions and getting help for that site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990829
matchung said:
thx for the instruction.
but anyhow, i cannot make it work on my latest nightly builds. status bar was dismissed after modification file pushed to system.
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Did you fix permissions after pushing the systemui.apk and reboot ?
Also did you uncheck the wallpaper hack in ADW setting?
Are you using any different launcher ?this method works for adw
Did you apply a theme with transparent statusbar or not ?
request: flashable systemUI with only transparent status enabled !
Ok, i tried it, but my status bar is always black
I tried others methods, which are posted here, CM7 Theme Patcher v1.6, Transparent glass Theme CM7 RC1.5+Tutorial, still no luck.
Can some plz do this for me.
I just need the transparent status bar only, nothing else
am on cm7.1 rc1.5 defy.
just post me SystemUI.apk file which i can flash in recovery.
thanks for your time and help
-hanu
hanu_blr said:
Ok, i tried it, but my status bar is always black
I tried others methods, which are posted here, CM7 Theme Patcher v1.6, Transparent glass Theme CM7 RC1.5+Tutorial, still no luck.
Can some plz do this for me.
I just need the transparent status bar only, nothing else
am on cm7.1 rc1.5 defy.
just post me SystemUI.apk file which i can flash in recovery.
thanks for your time and help
-hanu
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Hi.. try these patch.. You must apply the patch twice..
hanu_blr said:
Ok, i tried it, but my status bar is always black
I tried others methods, which are posted here, CM7 Theme Patcher v1.6, Transparent glass Theme CM7 RC1.5+Tutorial, still no luck.
Can some plz do this for me.
I just need the transparent status bar only, nothing else
am on cm7.1 rc1.5 defy.
just post me SystemUI.apk file which i can flash in recovery.
thanks for your time and help
-hanu
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check the first post I've attached the SystemUI.apk
@tegezan, thanks for your help, it wrked, i was able to see the transparency when i set live wallpaper, and am using this theme GingerBlur-trans.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021507
And am using go launcher ex.
if i dont want to use live wallpaper, then i shd use wall-paper with transparency ?, where to get this ?
@krd_medico, thanks, may be patch and undo recover files will be easier. anyways tegezan has attached it already
Edit:
Also in screen lock mode, i see more transparency, but on home screen its less transparent, is this ok ?
@hanu_blr
note from zdunex25 theme..
Wallpaper & transparency:
As you should know not each launchers supports
transparent statusbar, but if we will use
MiltiPicture Live Wallpaper we can get
transparent statusbar using any launcher
btw, I am used go launcher ex.. no need to use live wallpaper, just uncheck wallpaper hacks..
@tegezan,
in go launcher ex, where is the wallpaper hack settings, i coudnt find it
but its available in AWD, i hv disabled it, but am not using awd.
hanu_blr said:
@tegezan,
in go launcher ex, where is the wallpaper hack settings, i coudnt find it
but its available in AWD, i hv disabled it, but am not using awd.
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nothing to change in Go Ex, let it as is.
i dont know whats wrong with my modified theme file, it can be done by using other stock themes. here is theme Zdunex25 applied.
@krd_medico, i think u ment theame.apk, not SystemUI.apk.. in the WORKAROUND section. am i rt ?
"Select all of your modified PNG files and drag them back into same spot you got them from in the SystemUI.apk file in 7zip and close 7zip"
hanu_blr said:
@krd_medico, i think u ment theame.apk, not SystemUI.apk.. in the WORKAROUND section. am i rt ?
"Select all of your modified PNG files and drag them back into same spot you got them from in the SystemUI.apk file in 7zip and close 7zip"
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Thanks for pointing out. I have edited my first post.
Am hving issues with go launcher ex, with this i dont see transparency in home screen, its rather 10% or semi-transparency with black color, in lock screen its clear transparent.
At times i saw full transparency in home screen, but lock/unlock made it to go back to 10% trans with black color.
If i change to AWD, even in home screen i see full transparency . Dont know wats going on
finally,, i can make it work. i did the modification by using apk_manager b4, but seems not.
running CM7, on Go Launcher Ex, with modified Zdunex25's Meizu theme
Is there any chance to make this?
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17582887#post17582887
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
for me works very fine... thanks
@matchung,
can u try installing the gingerblur-trans.apk form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021507, and see if u see full transparent in GO lauhcher ex ?.
I guess gingerblur-trans.apk, is semi trans with black. If u see semi trans black, can u make it full trans for this gingerblur-trans.apk ?.
I did try to make gingerblur-trans.apk full trans with paint.net.
I took all statusbar* pngs from the gingerblur-trans.apk file, then opened it in paint.net, under layer window, layer properties, opacity was set 255, made it 0, this changed the image with small white_gray square pattern image, guess this is transparent image, save it as png, with bit depth auto-detect, then replaced all those statusbar* file in the original gingerblur-trans.apk, then resigned it. After installing it, still i see black bar in home screen, and full trans in lock screen, if i use live wallpapers, both home/screen lock is transparent, this is with go launcher ex,
if i use AWD, both home and lock screen is full trans . I dont like AWD much. Can u try and if it wrks fine on go laucnher ex, can u post the modified gingerblur-trans.apk file here plz ?
thanks for u time
NOTE: i didnt xtract gingerblur-trans.apk, just opened in winrar, tookout the png files, edited it and pushed back to gingerblur-trans.apk.
waterfish.. amazing..
i should try it..
hanu_blr said:
@matchung,
can u try installing the gingerblur-trans.apk form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021507, and see if u see full transparent in GO lauhcher ex ?.
I guess gingerblur-trans.apk, is semi trans with black. If u see semi trans black, can u make it full trans for this gingerblur-trans.apk ?.
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untouch theme. wanna full transparent?
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This is why I love Virtuous Ten, as you can install multiple resources.
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jacknb1ack said:
wow, i didnt know there is tools like that
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After reading jacknb1ack's comment I felt compelled to re-write this whole thread to accommodate for the various PC Programs that you use to do all of your apk modding which can and do make things a hell of a lot quicker. I've wrote this as something I would have liked to have come across when I first joined because I know there is a lot to take in, and hearing you need to decompile, edit this or that xml, recompile, sign etc etc etc can be off putting for some especially if you struggle to get a program or apktool setup to begin with.
Knowing how to use command prompts will be beneficial in the long run so I've wrote a detailed guide below which covers it from start to finish along with how to Sign and Zipalign your apks, pulling them from the computer and so on. I've also covered some Theming basics with links to everything you're ever going to need, which will be extra handy if you're just getting started.
Minimum Requirements:
A Rooted Phone.
Java SE Runtime Environment
Java SE Development Kit
Any of the apk modifying methods below.
7-Zip or WinRar
Theming Requirements:
Notepad++
Photoshop, GIMP or any other image editing software.
Patience. :silly:
To avoid any java not found issues you need to set up the PATH for it in Environment Variables, you can find a short Guide on how to HERE. This is how mine looks...
Code:
[B]C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin;[/B]
I would advise that you also install the Android SDK but if you don't want to you can download this APK_Mod.zip that you can extract to a folder and place it anywhere you want on your Computer (I recommend C:\APK_Mod) and run any adb, apktool, zipalign or signing command prompts from it. You can find a more detailed guide for this method below.
But first off all here are some of the most common Programs that you can use to modify and theme your apks, and I'll start with one of the best...
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS)
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS) is the ultimate solution for the modification of android applications.
This program allows you to manage entire Android projects within an easy to use and familiar environment.
The intended group of users covers anyone from a themer over ROM devs up to the smali gods known for their awesome mods of existing apks.
The modifcation of smali code is one of the biggest features in VTS. You can easily decompile, edit and recompile any apk or jar file.
However, the application is not limited to smali files. You can edit almost any file found inside an apk or jar.
Virtuous Ten Studio is also the official successor to the highly important M10Tools released last year by the Virtuous Team.
You can easily edit any m10 file from Sense apps in order to resize or change them.
Additionally VTS brings support for un- and repacking of boot images (boot.img), a job that previously required a cygwin installation with the dsixda kitchen.
Since VTS' own implementation is a native windows solution, which means you don't need dsixda or cygwin anymore.
VTS has been designed to run on Windows, has been in development for nearly two years and has gone through many stages of testing.
Today VTS is a highly respected full blown Android IDE (Integrated Develoment Environment) suited for all your reverse engineering tasks.
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- www.virtuous-ten-studio.com
AndroidSuite 2013
AndroidSuite 2013 what it does
Decodes and encodes Dex files
Decodes and encodes APK files (Previously bugged in APKManager)
Gives a console output
Flash boot.img (fastboot)
Flash update.zip (fastboot)
reboot/reboot fastboot mode
Sign unsigned apks
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- (App) Androidsuite 2013 v117 (01/04/2013) Jelly Bean Support!
Tickle My Android 5.4
Tickle My Android, or TMA for short, is a command line tool for Windows that uses apktool to help you pull and decompile files from your Android phone or tablet.
But it can also:
change the battery icon,
change the WiFi icon,
change the signal icon,
change the emoticons,
change the notification toggles,
change the transparency of the statusbar (if the rom allows it),
add Ice-Cream Sandwich-style transitions
zipalign apk files,
sign new apk files,
sign recompiled apk files in the same way as the original,
deodex apk and jar files,
backup personal data and transfer to a brand new device,
resize and change boot animations,
change fonts,
add sounds from other devices,
create backup-generating flashable zip files
..and now comes in Portuguese and French!!
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- [TOOL]Tickle My Android 5.4 - DE/RECOMPILE APPS, CHANGE ICONS...AND MORE!!!!
ApkManager V6.1
1. Based on ApkManager 4.9 by Daneshm90 (Big thanks to him)
2. Updated Apktool V1.5.2 by iBotPeaches & Brut.Alll
3. Updated Aapt v0.2
4. Default compression level set to “0?
5. 512Mo as default allowed heap size
6. 3 ready for use fake frameworks : “other\wanam1.apk”… (for Lidroid framework editing)
7. Add a “Decompile all files” feature (option 25)
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- wanamlite.com
Command Prompt Editing
Basically this is just manually doing what all of the programs above need to do in order to decompile, recompile, sign and zipalign apks so it's worth knowing how to modify apks this way for occasions when the above programs for whatever reason gives you issues.
Use Linux or a Mac?
See the following threads for more information on using apktool on other Operating Systems...
APK Manager for Mac OS X
[Linux][UTILITY][TOOL] APK Multi-Tool
[tutorial] decompiling,recompiling and signing in linux (27-01-2013)
How to install and use Apktool with Ubuntu
Getting APKs To Your PC
You have two options here...
1. Use a file manager on your Phone to copy and paste files to your SD, then connect to your PC and use Windows Explorer to copy and paste to your desired location.
2. ADB. Open a command prompt window in the ADB folder (see below) and type/copy the following command...
Code:
adb pull /system/app/ Original_apps
...which will pull the whole app folder to your computer and create a new folder called Original_apps, which you can then simply copy apps to the main folder ready to be modified (keep the Original_apps folder as a backup). Then do the same for your framework folder...
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/ Original_framework
...want to pull your Phones whole system...
Code:
adb pull /system/ Xperia_Z_System
...you can rename "Xperia_Z_System" to whatever you want.
Further Information: [WINDOWS][TUT]ADB tutorial, setting up ADB, usefull commands, collecting debug info.
This is a zip of the apktool folder I currently use - APK_Mod.zip - which as said above also contains the ADB files needed to pull and push apps from your Phone, or you can check out the following links...
[Tool] ADB Fileexplorer
[TOOL][WINDOWS] Android Apktool
Installing Resources
For apktool to work you need to install the resources needed by your apks for de and recompiling, and those resources are other apks, the first apk regardless of your Phones manufacturer is going to be your framework-res.apk. The second apk you need is dependent on the manufacturer so you need to check your framework folder for another apk such as twframework.apk or SemcGenericUXpres.apk, in some cases it might even be the SystemUI.apk but you would need to check if you have issues with the other two. Put those two apks in the APK_Mod folder to begin with then open a command prompt window. The easiest way for me is holding the shift key then right clicking the mouse and selecting Open command window here, but if you're not able to do that then click your Start button and search for Command Prompt, then open it. You then need to point it to the relevant folder, so type cd then copy and paste the location of the folder (cd C:\APK_Mod) and hit enter.
The install commands are...
Code:
[B]apktool if[/B] framework-res.apk
...and for the second...
Code:
[B]apktool if[/B] SemcGenericUXpres.apk
Decompiling
The command for decompiling is...
Code:
[B]apktool d[/B] framework-res.apk
...and so on for each individual apk you want to modify. A new folder will be created that is named after the apk you are modding, then you can edit xmls, smali files and .9png images. You'll notice that there are a lot more folders when you decompile an apk, that's normal as those folders are from the resources.arsc and where you'll find the xml files you may need to edit to make the changes you want.
Recompiling
When you've done editing it's time to recompile, using the command...
Code:
[B]apktool b[/B] -insert folder name-
...and if you've edited your files correctly then it should compile with no errors and create a folder named dist in the decompiled folder along with a new apk.
Signing
Before using the new apk you will need to sign it, to do this you need to extract (open the apk and simply drag and drop them to the dist folder) from the original apk the resources.arsc (only if you haven't changed anything in the values folder, the AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF folder (if it exists), then copy them into the new apk. In WinRar it will give you the option to choose the compression method, and it's vital that you choose Store as the compression method because if you don't then you WILL BOOT LOOP after restarting your Phone!
NOTE: If you have edited anything in the values folder then extract the resources.arsc from the new apk and copy (drag and drop) it back in the same manner described above.
Alternatively you can use the following command...
Code:
[B]java -jar signapk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8[/B] framework-res.apk.apk framework-resS.apk
...notice the extra "S", the output name has to differ from the input name otherwise it will give an error, if done right it will create a new apk called framework-resS.apk, just remember to rename it back to the original before using it on your Phone.
Signing For The Play Store
If you plan on Publishing a Theme or any other app/apk to the Play Store then using the above method to sign your apks just wont work because you need to give it an individual signature that is unique to you, thankfully @AndroidGraphix has written a great guide that will show you how, it's a bit more fidgety than the above method but simple enough to follow...
AndroidGraphix said:
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- Noobs guide to signing an APK with a Private Key
Zipaligning
DISADVANTAGES OF UNALIGNED APKs
Quite understandably, situation would be reserved for unaligned application packages. Resource reading would be slow and memory usage would be on the higher end of the spectrum. It would also depend on how many unaligned applications are present. For example, if less number of applications with an unaligned home application, you’d see slower application launch times. This is the best case scenario. For a worst case scenario, having a number of unaligned applications will result in the system repeatedly starting and killing processes, struggling with lags and huge battery drain.
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- SOURCE
The command for zipaligning is...
Code:
[B]zipalign -v 4[/B] framework-res.apk ZAframework-res.apk
...notice the "ZA", again that can be anything you want so long as it differs from the original name, I use ZA for an obvious reason, and again don't forget to rename it before using on your Phone.
Getting apks back to your Phone
It's just a reversal of how you got them off your Phone to begin with, use a file explorer and put your apk on your SD Card, then move it to the Phones System folder and change it's permissions to rw-rw-r, then move and replace it with the original. Most apps should continue to work but if you change your framework-res or SystemUI you will most likely need to reboot. Or you can use adb to push and install them. Check the previous link for the commands.
If all the above has worked correctly you should now have your modified apk installed with the changes you've made displayed on your Phone.
Theming & Modifying
This is where the fun begins, once you've got setup to decompile your apks then obviously you're going to want to mod them, so here's a few pointers to clear up what seems like a daunting process to new comers...
To start with you'll probably just want to start with replacing images, so if that's all you want to do for now then here's a quick tip, you DON'T need to decompile or sign your apks!, simply edit and rename your replacment images on you computer, preferably using the same or similar dimensions then drag and drop them back into the right folders in the apk, always using Store as the compression method, but PLEASE NOTE; .9 pngs can be replaced in the same way, but if you want to edit them in Photoshop for example then you need DO need to decompile them.
A few things to note...
Smali code is real Developer territory, it's Matrix code to me , thankfully there's usually a guide to follow so you can simply copy and paste code without having to fully understand how it works, so don't fret about this.
.9pngs are simply png images with a 1 pixel border. You can edit anything within that border but anything on or over will give errors when building. Unless you're creating an image from scratch then you can leave the border as it is, it's that simple! Sure there's a bit more to .9png editing but you can find a few links below that go into more detail about .9s and how they work.
xmls are relatively simple and edited with Notepad++, much simpler to understand than smali and again, there's usually a guide to be found for most mods you may want to make yourself, but if you're feeling brave you can experiment with it when you have a basic understanding of how it works.
Restoring modified files if you mess up is easier and quicker with a CWM.zip, especially if you're modifying any framework apks! Just because an apk might build with no errors doesn't mean it won't give you any when installed to the Phone.
.9png Editing
I hope after reading this explanation you're left wondering what all the fuss is about, as it really is quite simple. I'll use the following two images, btn_default_pressed_holo.9 & status_bar_close_off.9 to illustrate the basic point of the borders...
Decompiled .9pngs:
Recompiled .9pngs:
Those borders control which part of the image is stretched, and we'll use Draw 9-patch which is for editing the borders of decompiled .9pngs and lets you see how the image, when stretched, will be displayed on the Phone. Notice that the borders are different sizes, well that's because I only want/need a certain part of the image to stretch to get the desired look on the Phone.
...in the image below the left side shows the stretched image and desired effect should look on the Phone and the right side shows how it would look if I had edited the borders incorrectly or used none at all...
You can get away by not using a border but you would need to edit your image to specific dimensions to accommodate for the stretching, for example it might look fine for a simple OK button but it might not look right if you used the same .9png for a screen press which stretches the whole length of the screen, so you're better off just using them to begin with, plus you'll more than likely get errors down the line while decompiling or recompiling your apk.
The use of the border is made even more clear when you add text to an image. For my status_bar_close_off.9 I've filled all four sides of the image (except for an empty pixel in all four corners as that is the max amount of border you can use) as I need it to stretch the image just how I've edited it...
...but if I used the same sized left side border as the btn_default_pressed_holo.9 then this is how it would look on the Phone...
...which is obviously not the look I'm trying to achieve, as the left side border is causing the image to stretch incorrectly.
So that's basically it, depending on the image you're editing you can usually leave the borders alone but if you create one from scratch then you might need to play about with them if your images doesn't look quite right when used on the Phone. Here's a few links that will assist you further, especially the batch editing...
How to edit .9.pngs
[TUTO] Create your 9.png !
[UTILITY][TOOL] 9patchPngSuite [Windows&Linux]
How to draw NinePatch images with Photoshop - .9.PNG
[TOOL][Multi-Platform][.9.png][ALL DPIs] Android Resizer Tool
[Tutorial][Commentary] How To Batch Edit .9PNG/PNG Images
Xposed Framework
rovo89 said:
In this thread, I'm presenting a framework which gives you the possibility to modify your ROM - without modifying any APK (developers) or flashing (users)!
...
Advantages:
No need to modify any APKs. This means:
No need to decompile, change things in smali, compile, sign, ...
It will work for odexed and deodexed ROMs.
Your mod is not bound to a specific version of the ROM. Unless there is a major change in the methods called for a certain functionality, your mod will continue to work even when you upgrade your ROM. Hell, it will probably even work with different ROMs.
Multiple mods can be installed at the same time, even if they change the same package. So you can use these battery icons and those quick toggles. Even hooking the same method twice is possible. Of course, this only works properly if the mods are not trying to do incompatible things.
It does its magic at runtime. That means you can implement options to let the user decide if they prefer the bikeshed to be painted in red or blue. Or you can have some extra logic for certain ROMs without building different mod versions.
It can be disabled easily without having to reflash.
It's open source.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- [FRAMEWORK ONLY!] Xposed - ROM modding without modifying APKs
[Guide] Porting XTheme themes
[Guide] Xposed Framework/TabletUI (Noob-Friendly)
[INDEX][WiP] List of APPs & MODs that use XPOSED Module
[MOD][XPOSED][4.0+] XThemeEngine beta5 - Theme engine for any rooted phone
CyanogenMod Theme Chooser
Annex1 said:
CM10.1-THEME_BOOK
Theme book was created by Annex and Ebs512. I've been asked alot of questions from how to get started? what do I need to get started? to What Graphics program do I use? etc. We made a real simple theme guide to help get you started. This is in Layman Terms.. Nothing fancy.
ONLY THING FANCY IS MY FLASH BOOK
YOU MUST HAVE A FLASH PLAYER INSTALLED TO VIEW THIS!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- [GUIDE] HOW TO THEME CM10.1 - Animated Book
[Tool] [Theme Creator] [CM/Avatar] Theme creator tool
[Tool] nhnt11's XML Generator Revived V2+Extended UPDATED!
[DEV/GUIDE]Creating APKs for use with TMobile Theme engine
[GUIDE] T-mobile theme engine for the faint at heart (non-linux users)
[1/30/2013] Mega 4.2.1 BlackBean Theme Template [XXHDPI/XHDPI/HDPI/TVDPI]
-·=»‡«=·-[JB][CM10] Theme Engine Template Updated To V4 [8-7-12][XHDPI/HDPI]-·=»‡«=·-
See a few post below for more...
thnaks
thank you so much
very hepful guide
looking for dis
Thank you so much,
This should be sticky!
Make a noob, into a senior user.
Sent from my Anzu using xda premium
Flashable Clockwork Mod (CWM) zip
ClockworkMod Recovery zips are used for flashing individual files to whole ROMS and can be a life saver if you push a badly edited apk to your Phone that results in a bootloop. There's also a few programs that can assist you with that too, but if all you're doing is replacing a few files all you really need is a template, then it's just a matter of creating the Phones folder setup in the zip which is simply creating folders: system\app - system\media\audio etc then dragging and dropping your files into it. A basic understanding of the updater script is essential, a ROM.zip will more than likely wipe your Phone whereas a Theme.zip may just replace files but it might delete some also.
See below for a CWM.zip Template but first some helpful links...
ERRORS encountered in CWM Recovery
[Tool]easy flasher v4 (ur own update.zip)
[TUT] [for NOOB] editing updater-script for noobs!
[TUTORIAL] Making Flashable ZIPs, EDIFY Script, ZIP Signing & Key Creation
[Utility-Tool][DEVandThemers]CWMflashpack.zipCreatorV1{TheCollective}w/EdifyScripting
This is my Theme_CMW_Template.zip which is set up so you can add your own files to the framework and apps folders in the main system location, but you can easily add other folders to it if you want to add things like fonts, tones or anything else, just remember to add folders within folders if that's where the files you want to include are such as tones, media\audio\alarms for example.
If you navigate to META-INF\com\google\android you will find the updater-script which controls how the zip works and the text you see when you run it in CWM. As this zip is just for basically over writing files you don't need to edit anything except for a few lines...
...this is how I've edited it for my Ice Green ResMods theme...
...so just edit it using Notepad++ to your liking.
When adding files to your zip add them using Normal as the Compression Method...
...and that's pretty much it. Remember to remove the text files I've added otherwise they will be flashed to your folders too.
Deodexing
The first thing I do when installing the latest firmware is Deodex it, mainly because having a deodexed ROM is easier to modify and you'll find a lot of the modifications that are are in the Themes And Apps sections require you to have a deodexed ROM. I use the dsixda's Android Kitchen to deodex and @pankaj88 has written a great guide here - [GUIDE] How to DEODEX stock ODEXED ROM using dsixda's kitchen - so you can do it yourself, or you can give the following tools a try.
philos64 said:
The differences between Odex and Deodex Files...
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space The odexed file structure works well as an optimization tool. Since these .odex files contain preliminary load information about each system app, the OS knows what to expect when it’s booting up, and consequently, loads all these apps faster.
On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applications difficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
For instance, on a non-rooted device you’ll find
system/app/Phone.apk ===> as well as ===> system/app/Phone.odex
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- [GUIDE] - The differences between Odex and Deodex Files
[TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
abcdjdj said:
Hi everyone,
Alokbina and I have created a tool which allows users to very easily deodex apks from a rom. This tool is very useful for Rom developers too. For now only windows is supported but we will try our best to make the same tool for linux too and make the tool as user friendly as possible. And, please don't forget to thank alokbina too.
NOW EVEN ON XDA PORTAL - http://www.xda-developers.com/android/deodex-all-the-things-with-universal-deodexer/
Requirements:-
--->Java installed on your PC
--->system/framework folder from your rom
--->apks from that SAME ROM with the respective .odex file
--->Patience and a calm head (common sense included)
You can watch this video for setting up and using the tool -
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
[FIXED][UPDATE - V3][TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
adityaf said:
CARBONITE TOOL
Features
1)Deodex your stock ROM (android 2.x 3.x 4.x)
2)This tool automatically pull your apps from phone to PC
3)One click deodexer,
4)Just click Deodexer_from_phone
5)All apps and framework will be deodexed.
6)Automatically makes .zip file flash from CWM.
BUGS
Sometimes it does not deodex androidpolicy.jar just run script once again!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- [TOOL]CARBONITE TOOL [Dedeoxder tool][All devices]
And that's pretty much it, the only way you're really going to learn is by reading then putting into practice what you've read and picking stuff up along the way, fortunately this far into the history of Android there are numerous guides for numerous mods and tools to help with a variety of tasks and the following links are going to be a big help...
U.I Modding
Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
[TUTORIAL]How to Theme Your MMS
[How-to] Edit the "About Phone" display
How To Colorize Lock Screen Clock in Jellybean
[TUTORIAL] How to add various framework/Settings mods
[TUTORIAL] Where to find the colors for making a theme
[TUT][JB] HOW TO THEME SystemUI.apk for TOTALLY newbie!
[TUTORIAL][ICS][GB][JB]How to change Android's black background
Text...
Text Color Guide
[GUIDE][REF]Changing System Text Settings
Statusbar...
[MOD][TUT] Merge The WiFi And Signal Icons
[GUIDE][MOD][SYSTEMUI] How to add 0.0K/s meter on statusbar ICS/JB
[TUT] How To Center The Clock On The Statusbar..And Move Other Icons As Well!
[How-To]Removing Battery Percentage, Adding Toggles,Battery Circles to Statusbar
Misc...
Some Extra Theming and Moving the Power Widget Down
[HOWTO] Integrating/Adding applications to the settings menu
[GUIDE] How to get Transparent App Drawer [Launcher2.apk or Trebuchet.apk]
[GUIDE][Mods][All Devices]How to add/ Change Clocks to Analog/ Digital with Seconds
Various Tools...
[TOOL][BETA]Miui Theme Converter/Convert apk Themes!!!
[TOOL][JAVA]"The Rom Fumbler" aka "The Battery Icon Creator"[V29.0]
[TOOL]Boot Animation Factory-Create,Preview and Manage Boot Animations
Useful Links
findicons.com
colorschemer.com
[GUIDE] Tips for themers
Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen
[GUIDE] Want to learn how to theme?
[GUIDE] Smali coding guide for beginners
General Questions about Themes GO HERE!!!!!
[Guide] How to port themes to T-Mobile Theme Chooser
[Collection] ICON SETS | Over *750* different Icon Packs
[TOOL] Remote Theme Injector - theme your favorite paid apk
[TEMPLATE] Icon Packs/Themes for Apex, Nova, Holo, ADW, and more!!
[INFO] Custom framework-res.apk resources.arsc using vendor overlays
If you feel something more should be added to this thread please feel free to suggest it.
Credits & Thanks:
@_calum_
@Diamondback
@ebs512
@Rizal Lovins
@Ticklefish
@wanam
@rovo89
@Annex1
@ebs12
And not forgetting @iBotPeaches and @Brut.all for making it possible with - [UTIL][Feb 02 2013] Apktool v1.5.2 - a tool for reverse engineering apk files
one query
after i decompile the apk,i edit the my xmls in project folder....then what to do next?
EDIT:- I figured it out
abhisheak.bansal said:
one query
after i decompile the apk,i edit the my xmls in project folder....then what to do next?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Continue editing or recompile and test your changes.
Wow!! It should be sticky. Really usefull guide, it explain so much things... thanks again
Useful Guide, Thanks
soooo happy u came out with this
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
keep up the good work
zainthesnipe said:
soooo happy u came out with this
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
keep up the good work
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Click to collapse
Thanks, glad to see it's helping some People, and I will add that yes.
zainthesnipe said:
will u add how to make it a theme that someone else can flash?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Done.
Could you make a short guide to show
how to zipalign using dsixda's Android Kitchen
When I select zipalign all...
It says no working folder found...
what does it mean...?
Kajendran said:
When I select zipalign all...
It says no working folder found...
what does it mean...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You haven't set up the folder. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5626300&postcount=3
Updated.
Thx For Guide:laugh:
when i try to install the resources i get this error:
Code:
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
i have java installed, what am i doing wrong?
Setup the path for it. See an "adb for noobs" guide for setting the path up.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
XperienceD said:
Setup the path for it. See an "adb for noobs" guide for setting the path up.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i already did that, maybe i did it wrong, ill check again.
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ok i did it wrong, now i fixed it and it still doesn't work
any ideas?
i just need to sign a zip
OverLo4d said:
any ideas?
i just need to sign a zip
Click to expand...
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I'd remove Java then reinstall it, add your path then try again.
I removed all icons from a theme as I hoped Android would use system icons instead.
Unfortunately the app drawer now shows the same icon for all theme icons that I removed. Apparently it still tries to load the themed icons.
Which config file do I have to change to so that the default Android system icons will be shown?
Issue solved:
Simply open the .apk using WinRAR and change the images with new ones. If swapping images from one .apk to another you can actually extract the old .apk to a folder using WinRAR and then browse to see the images you want. Select them and drag and drop to the same corresponding folder in your new .apk using WinRAR. This is useful for changing simple things like icons, battery images etc. As long as the images are like for like number of images. If you want to add extra battery images for example battery circle mod then that is covered in another section.
Things to note when adding the images using WinRAR make sure the settings are "update mode = add and replace files" and "compression method = normal".
Source: http://www.modaco.com/topic/328510-guide-theme-editing-and-related-things/
Sorry for so long I did not come back to this topic. I have many difficulties in life and current I am okay for all. I will public my source code of this application to here. and I hope other developers will exploit it and develop it further to serve the community better.
When you use it, Please add my info in your apps. Thank you.
For Contact with Me: [email protected]. Have fun
Add: For fixed link apktook for android: Please download it at:
https://storage.googleapis.com/goog.../code.google.com/apktool/apktool4.4_armhf.zip
====================
Hi everyone
I have builded a app HK Theme Manager that sopport CM Theme, XThemeEngine and my Theme (HK Theme) for change style system
As XThemeEngine, It is powered by Xposed Framework by rovo89, Thanks for the great rovo89 Xposed. Please donate for he
But HK Theme manager can read and use direct CM Theme, Xtheme ,... without mod. All Theme use method xml/redirections.xml, HK Theme Manager will support
System equipped
- Android 4.0 +
- System have rooted
- System have installed Xposed framework and active module HK Theme Manager
OK. How to use
1.Install Xposed Installer
2.Install HK Theme Manager from the link at the bottom of this post
3. Open Xposed Installer app and install xposed framework
4.Activate the module HK Theme Manager in Xposed Installer app
5. Now install your Theme
6. Open HK Theme Manager and it will auto search all apps theme for show list
7, Choose a theeme and choose Set Theme, If install successfull, you restart system for change updated.
8., For uninstall Theme, click No set this theme, use default UI and reboot.
So now you can use all guide creat CM Theme or Xtheme, tmobile,...and make your theme, use HK Theme manager for run,
HK Theme manager can support replace resource with Current Limitations of Xposed framework. It is not recommended to replace layout, but you still can use layout replace, If it makes your phone bootloop, you can use file sdcard/HKThemeManager-Restore bootloop.zip (auto create when you click set theme) update from recovery to uninstall theme and your phone could boot normal.
========================
Change in v7.1
- fix Force close not compatible some devices with API
- add support Russian language, thank to kat-kau from xda and 4pda.ru
Change in v7.0
- change style app with support 3tab menu or CM Theme chooser, Reload app for change style
+ 3tab menu support preferences with use swipe or not
+ CM Theme Theme Chooser support coverflow effect and Reflectionimages effect
- add preference apktool settings: support config change apktool source location (long click for choose folder in file explorer), support config framework file
- add some auto fix for hk mod
- add Spanish language . Thank to Jose Artuñedo:
and credit to he: https://t.co/MX4w3AjLJZ
Change in v6.7
- fix icon deviation at menu options
- add Auto-save and auto reload the theme of search results until the refresh button.
change in v6.6
- add auto fix for HK Mod theme
- fix problem install framework the first use.
- Change style options
- Remove icon HK Mod theme, add hk mod theme icon to menu option icon
change in v6.5
- fix FC when use options
- remove auto save start list theme.
- add options allow auto search and reload when start app or not
- add some method for decompile and recompile better and success more
Change in v6.4
-fix Make and fix Theme
- add icon for HK MOD Theme
note: Uninstall apktool, hk theme manager old version. then install HK Theme Manager v6.4
Change in v6.3
- Someone when using the new method instead of V6.2 theme, it do not work, but it work on v6.1, so in this version I've added the old method for mode 1 theme like v6.1, of course it was much more optimal, but it is recommended to use multi-mode is the default theme for a more optimal, multi-mode default theme is still the method used on version v6.2,
- different for each theme. when you checked the items, and then set the theme, it will save the state mark of theme packs and reload this status for next time is to use a theme that, with the new theme it defaults to checked all
- Add 1 functions to make and fix themes . If CM theme not displayed in the list, please enable mode displays all applications and choose it from list , then click Make and fix theme , in this mode I 've added some structure 1 automatic correction for the theme , such as edit file name is not capitalized , it will automatically switch to often .
There are 2 modes to make and fix in the theme options :
- Default is automatically all process make and fix theme :
All process:
1. Copy theme to sdcard/hkthememanager folder and Decompile it
2. Modify with: Replace res folder from Theme choosed decompiled to Sample folder decompiled in sdcard/hkthememanager. Try auto fix some error, make new Androidmanifest.xml and redirections.xml
3. Recompile Sample folder that have modded
4. Sign app that have recompiled
5. Ask for Uninstall and reinstall"
if there are any errors in the above process or completed , it will notify or vibrate , or ring (with the option of the application ) . Whether to show the error report for you to read it .
- The development mode . You can execute the step -by-step process on , This is useful when the theme at fault and should intervene to fix it before doing the next step . (folder for work: sdcard/hkthememanager)
- The options applications that have added:
+ Optional multi- mode or single- theme theme as mentioned above
+ Option automatic mode or step by step in make and fix themes
+ Options screen always on (wake lock) when make and fix a theme , it is good if the theme is the process of making , sleeping system , and the process stops
+ Options notified by vibration , message , tone for error report or when completed reports
Speed theme of creating and editing process can take up to 3-15 minutes depending on :
- Speed Phone
- Size theme
===============
To use this function, we need to use apktool on android:
<b>Download at:<b>
https://apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool4.4_armhf.zip
download it and extract it to sdcard, so that the path is:
sdcard / apktool / jvm.tar
please credit to [email protected]
I have used this project to create option make and fix theme , of course I have improved it:
By default, it creates frameworks (apktool if) with 1 framework poor and I have often have problems when decompile themes error, I then modified my app, using the file system / framework / framework-res .apk in phone system to use, of course it is complete and error problem when decompile theme has disappeared
Changes in v6.2:
- more optimal and can use heavier themes
- remove multiple theme options, instead multi-mode theme, multi-theme mode if you only use one theme, it will same one theme mode in old version
- remove automatically search and downloaded theme when the application starts, it automatically search only the first use, then it will automatically save and reload results in the following opening times, to update the new theme select Refresh it
Changes in v6.1:
- Completing the optimal speed for 2 mode of multi-mode and 1 theme, it can faster 50-100ms than v6.0;
Changes in v6.0:
- Has been optimized and the speed increased significantly.
- Use 2 methods to change the theme, A method for optimal speed and fastest mode instead of using one theme. When using multi-mode theme, even though the optimal speed has improved significantly, however compared to the method used to replace one theme it is still slower than 100-300ms depending on the size of the used themes. This is easy to understand when I have to use a lot of loops and conditional control over the selection and installation of multiple simultaneous themes. I will try to improve this for the most perfect possible with later versions. Because of this, if you do not have the need to use multiple themes, I recommend using one theme mode . It should not be too worried about this when in the second mode will increase the speed and stability
Change in v5.2
-With the version of this v5.2 it will fix the one the problem Fatal at version v5.1, which I have detected and quick fix it
at version v5.1, you will not be changed items applications if you do not choose add change android (System framework)
-I have detected a loop excess, i have removed it, i think it is better, more optimal,
Change in v5.1
+ Fix problems not full change of theme icon on v5.0
+ Improves the speed , I think it's a little more flashy v4.0 but of course not comparable as v5.0
+ Adjust some logic in changing the regime has chosen theme for theme packages the same time , this course is not recommended
+ Added option to display all the data or system applications ( Relationship with search options :data , system search) .
I do not recommend for this finding , since the mechanism to find the current theme is very stable and accurate . If there are themes you can not see in the list , then I think your theme is the problem of its activities ( for error or because of incompatible systems ) . It resulted in the system not able to read and receive information resource icon and the whole of it , then the system will display an app 's icon to the default error icon . so HK Theme Manager will not be able to read and get information resource for the theme of change too
Change in v5.0
- fix lag when change theme, reboot faster,... if you are slow, i think your theme is too heavy.
- Add settings options
+ replace with layout, default is not use, it will better if you do not use it when change theme, unless you are sure to replace this layout for your theme is fine
+ add menu support change multi theme, so now you can use multi items in multi theme combined for change
+ it can update change without reboot except when change framework (android) it will quick reboot.
update v4.0, change log
- In this new version I updated to add some new functions
+ Search options only on data or system , or both if both are selected . Default search just with the theme installed on the data , so the search time was much quicker
+ Is the default search with the theme contains redirections.xml , however some CM theme have not it and we can not find it in list theme. So a new option in the search options to try search with all that theme have not redirections.xml, the choice this will take more time searching
+ A new additional functions compared to version v3.0 . This version allows you to select the components to replace , meaning that for each theme will allow alternative image updates , icons on the different applications , with this option you can customize it for replacement with each application instead of updating all of the components and the whole Theme
+ Try replacing with the support framework : twframework - res.apk . I can not yet tried it , I need a response from you
update v 3.0, change log
- change method get theme file, and it can show and list theme that have not xml/redirections.xml (for any CM theme with meta data redirections)
- replace icon with new method with without redirections.xml, or with redirections.xml, you only need checked at : Set theme with use redirections.xml file?
- add view preview image for CM theme
- add button make Redirections.xml file, so if your theme have not redirections.xml, you can make it and add to your theme if you need. file make will in sdcard
- change interface of my app.
=================
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Theme missing in list of Themes Available
A. Its because your Phone doesn't recognize it at all. Check in Apps Installed if it has the Icon it is meant to have. If it doesn't, that Theme isn't for you
Q. How can you support me?
A. Hit the "Thanks" button below. Use the App with faith that I'd fix all issues one day. Maybe translate it into other languages so that everyone can enjoy it
============================
My English is bad, so i need someone for translate it for English,
This is file String in English translated by JamMasterClay ( thank to JamMasterClay):
http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00095/6gB/strings.xml
new string.xml v7.0
http://d-h.st/vrV
You can use it for translate to your language , send it for me, i will add your language in next version
Credits
rovo89 for his Amazing Xposed Framework
JamMasterClay for English translation of App
credit to [email protected] for apktool on android projects
Credit to Jose Artuñedo:
: https://t.co/MX4w3AjLJZ for support translate to Spanish language
Credit to kat-kau:
for support translate to Russian language
{
"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"
}
===========================
Have fun
sorry for my bad english!
Screenshot:
Some of the themes that I have fixed compatibility for it
Download at:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxb_9sbub3OleVROd2N0emM0dW8&usp=sharing
Download my modules:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.haiduongbk.hkthememanager
Download v6.6:
http://d-h.st/ntA
Download v6.5:
http://d-h.st/qKE
Download v6.4:
http://d-h.st/PhM
Download v6.3:
http://d-h.st/q0A
Download v6.2:
http://d-h.st/k9u
Download v6.1:
http://d-h.st/olt
Download v6.0:
http://d-h.st/lHl
Download v5.2:
http://d-h.st/Qem
Download v5.1:
http://d-h.st/XL0
Download V5.0:
http://d-h.st/fKA
Download V4.0:
http://d-h.st/fEY
Download v3.0:
http://d-h.st/zGU
Amazing..
Still what are the things xposed framework can do.
Thank you
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Amazing..
Still what are the things xposed framework can do.
Thank you
Thanks. Awesome
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hi, today i have update version v3.0
update v 3.0, change log
- change method get theme file, and it can show and list theme that have not xml/redirections.xml (for any CM theme with meta data redirections)
- replace icon with new method with without redirections.xml, or with redirections.xml, you only need checked at : Set theme with use redirections.xml file?
- add view preview image for CM theme
- add button make Redirections.xml file, so if your theme have not redirections.xml, you can make it and add to your theme if you need. file make will in sdcard
- change interface of my app.
you can download it at topic 1 this thread,
have fun
Any web for cm themes ? ?
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Whoa!! Looks amazing!!! i'll check it out...
btw, thanks!! :good:
Hey man, great stuff! I have a small problem though. Some CM themes (actually most of them) make my Nexus 4 (stock ROM) slower. For example, try applying a theme and then open 'Apps' under Settings. The list of apps take a long time to load.. Some of the themes that give this behavior are Alloy Blue, Simplex Blue, etc..
Thanks man! By the way, i don't mean any disrespect to the developers of the themes i mentioned above..
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Thanx Man for your work
Thank you man for your help and support.
May I know from where I can download them shown in screenshot shared by you. And basically what kind of themes I can use with this. I tried 2 CM11 Themes from play store but after that settings become very slow and search of installed app in you app also crashed for 3 time and then showed installed app.
i want to install Crimson cobalt theme from play store but is not shown in hk theme manager. (after i did all the steps). What can I do?
liver20 said:
Any web for cm themes ? ?
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I think it is not difficult to find the CM theme, play store, xda forum .... and you can search in google.com.
Thanaya said:
Hey man, great stuff! I have a small problem though. Some CM themes (actually most of them) make my Nexus 4 (stock ROM) slower. For example, try applying a theme and then open 'Apps' under Settings. The list of apps take a long time to load.. Some of the themes that give this behavior are Alloy Blue, Simplex Blue, etc..
Thanks man! By the way, i don't mean any disrespect to the developers of the themes i mentioned above..
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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thank you for test it and have comments to i can devlop it
I think it is probably slower than the theme that is too heavy
I'm still optimizing and developing it , the search method and a method to apply the general theme so I 'm using , if only for configurations with 1 search limited only by the user - permission as xtheme . or recognizing anything beyond information seeking applications mentioned in androidmanifest , it will reduce the inspection process and looking theme , so will quickly make search results more
Maybe I 'll add search options so that it can search faster , or will have other ideas for developing better
Also in theme installation method , I have been studying to optimize for reading objects faster, thus increasing processing speeds and when replacing system theme.
priyank.gupta.1984 said:
Thank you man for your help and support.
May I know from where I can download them shown in screenshot shared by you. And basically what kind of themes I can use with this. I tried 2 CM11 Themes from play store but after that settings become very slow and search of installed app in you app also crashed for 3 time and then showed installed app.
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i think when use theme, it will slower, but if very slowly, I need to test and perfect it. I will check and optimizer for why it is slower when use theme
iulian vu said:
i want to install Crimson cobalt theme from play store but is not shown in hk theme manager. (after i did all the steps). What can I do?
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when you installed it, you go to settings> applications. You view icon of it,
If the application icon is the default icon of android bug, I think that your application is defective or it is not compatible SDK for your system, because the system is not able to retrieve information resource to the application icon, so icon error given default by system, and therefore HK theme manager also can not read and obtain its resource
Is there any way to solve this issue? I'm having the same problem the person you quoted has
FuN2OwN said:
Is there any way to solve this issue? I'm having the same problem the person you quoted has
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i don not understand, can you talk detail your problem?
Never mind, am using theme engine much better
Is it possible to redirect smali with this app? If not yet, would it be possible to implement?
Also, it would be great if you added it to the Xposed repo so that it could be installed from within the Xposed Framework app and we would be notified of updates.
-Sent from my Developer Edition Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the effort mate.
Just to ensure can we use any CM theme with this Xposed MOD or is this only support Xtheme apk
This is promising. Unfortunately, the lag it caused for me with applied betterkat cm theme, is just ridiculous.
I've got a couple comments regarding this module. First I'd like to say that it has HUGE potential, just like XThemeEngine. Unfortunately the developer for XThemeEngine seems to have vanished and all development stopped. I'm hoping that doesn't happen again here.
I am currently working on theming my S4 and Note 10.1. I started by creating an XThemeEngine theme, which I am now using with HKThemeManager. I had some big issues with XThemeEngine which unfortunately still exist in HKThemeManager, that I am hoping you can resolve.
Basically, certain things are simply not themeing. There are images in twframework-res.apk, for example, that if I replace manually in the .apk the changes are reflected in the phone/tablet, but if I try to redirect them with XThemeEngine or HKThemeManager they simply don't change. I've been making CM themes for years so I'm not a novice and I know all of my syntax is correct. Also, in certain apps, such as Tasker, the same image will change in some parts of the app and not others. I tested this by creating a CM theme and applied it on a CM ROM - all instances of the image in Tasker changed. If I apply that exact same theme on a non-CM ROM using your HKThemeManager, the image will change in some places and not others.
Is this something you can fix, or is it just a limitation of the Xposed Framework itself?
For the time being I am replacing all images manually and everything is working. The problem with this method is that every time I flash a new ROM or an app I themed is updated I have to manually replace the images again. And since I am themeing my phone and my tablet, I have to do twice the work. It would be a much better solution to be able to use HKThemeManager.
Also, and less importantly, is it possible to allow HKThemeManager to redirect .smali files similar to redirecting images or .xml files? As far as I know, the only way to modify .smali currently is by decompiling and recompiling the apk. If you could somehow allow for redirecting .smali your app would certainly be a HUGE asset to the Android platform.
I made this windows batch script for generating 3rd party apps asset
so you can include them in Custom samsung Themes / XDA samsung themes. Enjoy!
If you use this tool in your theme, I'm expecting a free download of that theme for me personally,
that's a mutual share, right ? LoL :good::laugh:
Please don't post this tool on new thread or claim it. If you want to mod it let me know.
background:
One of samsung theme weakness is, you can't theme the notification panel freely,
themes on samsung theme store have white notification panel with black text.
We can color the notif background with overlay, or custom theme, but still can't change notif text color.
Even substratum still can't color the notif text.
There are ways to achieve this tho * @envy~ is preparing the guide, will replace this with link LOL *
and this thread / tool is about the custom samsung theme way, using 3rd party app assets.
Because all apps included in samsung theme assets will get themed following that theme color rule.
We can also put custom overlay in the 3rd party apps asset, so the Theme is richer !
So what does this tool do ?
- it is a windows batch script, so you'll have to run it in your windows computer/ laptop.
- it will generate ready to compile apk folders, then you compile them and put the APKs in your theme assets
it will also generate assets.txt, you can copy the content and paste it to themes.json file
- list of apps to be generated will be in attached file applist.txt
Please contribute to this project by posting apps package names that you added.
HOW TO USE
- download attached file ThemeAsset.zip and applist.txt
- put them in same folder, unzip then you'll have this in 1 folder = app_template (folder), generate_apps.bat , applist.txt
{
"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"
}
- run generate_apps.bat
- you'll get assets.txt and apps folder, ready to compile.
Still confuse ? Ask your Themer to use it instead. LoL
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What is this ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...y-overlays-t3604341/post73336824#post73336824
To make it get along with substratum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73580652&postcount=60
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apps list as of 11/23/2017
300+ apps and counting ...
air.RunPee
air.com.redcodelabs.RadareRO
air.com.sgn.familyguy.gp
au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts
bbc.iplayer.android
blibli.mobile.commerce
ch.protonmail.android
com.Slack
com.UCMobile.intl
com.acmeandroid.listen
com.adguard.android
com.adguard.android.contentblocker
com.aftership.AfterShip
com.alibaba.aliexpresshd
com.amazon.dee.app
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp
com.amazon.venezia
com.amc
com.americanexpress.android.acctsvcs.uk
com.android.chrome
com.android.egg
com.android.phone
com.android.providers.downloads
com.android.server.telecom
com.android.vending
com.andtek.sevenhabits
com.appaholics.keyboardswitch
com.appeffectsuk.bustracker
com.appeffectsuk.bustrackerpro
com.arlosoft.macrodroid
com.asana.app
com.audible.application
com.azure.authenticator
com.backdrops.wallpapers
com.barclays.android.barclaysmobilebanking
com.barclays.bca
com.bbm
com.bca.sakuku
com.bitmango.go.wordcookies
com.blanja.apps.android
com.bloomberg.android.plus
com.booking
com.brisk.jpay
com.brit.swift.samsung
com.bsb.hike
com.bskyb.skygo
com.btpn.dc
com.bukalapak.android
com.calea.echo
com.chase.ccs.ink
com.cherrypickgames.myhospital
com.cinemark.mobile
com.citymapper.app.release
com.com2us.smon.normal.freefull.google.kr.android.common
com.coremobility.app.vnotes
com.cubicdreams.feedmesh
com.deliveroo.orderapp
com.digibites.accubattery
com.dinomarket.app
com.directv.dvrscheduler
com.dmp.android.joule
com.dropbox.android
com.dunkinbrands.otgo
com.dvd.kryten
com.ea.game.simpsons4_row
com.ebates
com.ebay.mobile
com.espn.score_center
com.estrongs.android.pop
com.estrongs.android.pop.pro
com.etsy.android.soe
com.evernote
com.facebook.katana
com.facebook.lite
com.facebook.mlite
com.facebook.orca
com.fgsinfotama.skytrade.neo
com.fitbit.FitbitMobile
com.foxnews.android
com.freevpn.vpn_master
com.freshmenu
com.fusionmedia.investing
com.gettaxi.android
com.glasswire.android
com.globalegrow.app.gearbest
com.gojek.app
com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol
com.google.android.apps.access.wifi.consumer
com.google.android.apps.books
com.google.android.apps.docs
com.google.android.apps.fireball
com.google.android.apps.inbox
com.google.android.apps.magazines
com.google.android.apps.maps
com.google.android.apps.ondemand.consumer
com.google.android.apps.paidtasks
com.google.android.apps.photos
com.google.android.apps.plus
com.google.android.apps.tachyon
com.google.android.apps.translate
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
com.google.android.calendar
com.google.android.gm
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
com.google.android.music
com.google.android.ogyoutube
com.google.android.talk
com.google.android.youtube
com.gsamlabs.bbm.iconpack1
com.gsamlabs.bbm.pro
com.handmark.expressweather
com.harvestapp
com.ideashower.readitlater.pro
com.imo.android.imoim
com.india.foodpanda.android
com.infonow.bofa
com.instagram.android
com.internet.speed.meter
com.jamworks.easyhome
com.kabouzeid.gramophone
com.kakao.talk
com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
com.kila.addnotification.lars
com.kms.free
com.lara.android.youtube
com.lastpass.lpandroid
com.lazada.android
com.lenovo.anyshare.gps
com.locationlabs.sparkle.yellow.pre
com.mega.cast
com.microsoft.office.outlook
com.microsoft.skydrive
com.microsoft.xboxone.smartglass.beta
com.mins.tracker.activity
com.mins.tracker.express.activity
com.my.mail
com.myfxbook.forex
com.nam.fbwrapper.pro
com.netflix.mediaclient
com.newsblur
com.nextradioapp.nextradio
com.nianticlabs.pokemongo
com.ninefolders.hd3
com.nll.acr
com.nng.igo.primong.igoworld
com.nowaitapp.consumer
com.oasisfeng.greenify
com.olacabs.customer
com.opera.browser
com.opera.max.global
com.opera.max.oem
com.paul.icon
com.paybyphone
com.paypal.android.p2pmobile
com.pinterest
com.plexapp.android
com.priceline.android.negotiator
com.privateinternetaccess.android
com.publicobject.shush
com.pushbullet.android
com.quoord.tapatalkHD
com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity
com.samsung.android.app.notes
com.samsung.android.app.reminder
com.samsung.android.app.scrollcapture
com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
com.samsung.android.gearfit2plugin
com.samsung.android.gearoplugin
com.samsung.android.incallui
com.samsung.android.oneconnect
com.samsung.android.personalpage.service
com.samsung.android.spay
com.samsung.android.themestore
com.samsung.kick
com.samsung.knox.securefolder
com.samsung.oh
com.samsung.tmowfc.wfccontroller
com.sec.android.app.SmartClipEdgeService
com.sec.android.app.launcher
com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.beta
com.sec.android.app.shealth
com.sec.android.app.voicenote
com.sec.android.easyMover
com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
com.sec.android.soagent
com.sec.app.screenrecorder
com.sec.ims
com.sec.imsservice
com.sec.spp.push
com.sec.sprextension
com.sec.sprextension.phoneinfo
com.sec.sprint.wfc
com.sepulsa.android
com.shopback.app
com.shopee.id
com.skype.raider
com.snapchat.android
com.snapfish.mobile
com.snoggdoggler.android.applications.doggcatcher.v1_0
com.spotify.music
com.sprint.care
com.sprint.zone
com.squareup.cash
com.srin.indramayu
com.starbucks.mobilecard
com.supercell.clashofclans
com.tatemgames.dreamgym
com.tencent.mm
com.textra
com.tinyco.familyguy
com.tinyco.futurama
com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile
com.tmobile.tuesdays
com.todoist
com.tokopedia.tkpd
com.topjohnwu.magisk
com.tumblr
com.turner.pocketmorties
com.twitter.android
com.ubercab
com.ubercab.driver
com.ubercab.eats
com.ubisoft.dragonfire
com.upc.myupc.ro
com.urbandroid.sleep
com.urbandroid.sleep.addon.generic.samsung
com.utorrent.client.pro
com.viber.voip
com.vkontakte.android
com.vokal.fooda
com.walmart.android
com.wf.wellsfargomobile
com.whatsapp
com.xda.labs
com.xda.labs.play
com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.fantasyfootball
com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail
com.yahoo.mobile.cliient.android.sportacular
com.yelp.android
com.yelp.android.biz
com.zegoggles.smssync
com.zing.zalo
de.axelspringer.yana
de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage
de.motain.iliga
de.orrs.deliveries
dev.ukanth.ufirewall
dev.ukanth.ufirewall.donate
ekawas.blogspot.com
eu.chainfire.supersu
eu.darken.bluemusic
fi.polar.polarflow
fi.rojekti.clipper
flipboard.app
hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.pro
io.friendly
it.mvilla.android.fenix
it.mvilla.android.fenix2.preview
jd.cdyjy.overseas.market.indonesia
jp.gocro.smartnews.android
jp.jskt.launcher
jp.naver.line.android
mega.privacy.android.app
mobi.lockdown.weather
nalic.app.wifishare
net.darksky.darksky
net.slickdeals.android
net.webis.informant
nextapp.fx
org.blokada
org.blokada.origin.alarm
org.fdroid.fdroid
org.kman.AquaMail
org.mozilla.firefox
org.mozilla.firefox_beta
org.mozilla.focus
org.rojekti.clipper
org.skvalex.cr
org.skvalex.cr.unlock
org.telegram.messenger
org.telegram.plus
org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
ovo.id
project.vivid.themesam
projekt.substratum
ro.activesoft.ziarecom.ziareapp
ro.bino.noteincatalogparinte
ro.dcgavril.calendarortodox
ro.eon.myline
ru.forpdateam.forpda
ru.fourpda.client
ru.freeman42.app4pda
ru.ok.android
substratum.piereligio.bst
taxi.android.client
uk.amazon.mShop.android
uk.co.centrica.hive
uk.co.ee.myee
video.player.videoplayer
xyz.klinker.messenger
zaka.com.amperemeter
Boom! new toy for ya
LONG STORY SHORT, THIS THING WILL MAKE YOUR THEME WITH DARK/BLACK NOTIFICATIONS TO HAVE A FIXED LIGHT COLORED TEXT.
F*CK i mean FAQ:
Q: What's this all about?
A: It's about injecting 3rd party apps to a Samsung theme for it to have a fixed Notification colors.
Q: To what is this for?
A: It's for a Samsung theme that HAVE A NOTIFICATION TEXT COLOR MODIFICATION ON ITS COLORS.XML with these codes:
notification_title_color
notification_text_color
notification_info_color
with a light colored values, eg:#ffffffff
*only several of custom themes have this
Q: Why do I need this?
A: Because you chose to have a black notification color background, and you cannot see its text clearly and you want a fix for it.
Q: Why it's not integrated to all the themes?
A: Because clearly no other themes from the store has black notifications, only here on XDA.
Q: So where are those themes?
A: Boston public market
Q: Why Substratum cannot theme the text properly? Only the notification background?
A: Explanation and theory here: link
-it's simply because that Substratum overlays are a collection of standalone app/apk that can only be installed separately so it's not affected by the framework notif text modifications where in Samsung Themes it's installed together as a same package/app with Samsung signature at the same time of applying (framework fix + all the asset apk inside the theme)
Q: These are all Chinese to me, but I still want to have a perfect black notification colors.
A: these are not meant for you, it's for theme developers whos doing custom Samsung Themes.
Q: I said I still want to have it!
A: Assuming you already got black notification background with unreadable texts, and If you're willing to DIY, try to Learn stuff is the best answer, have a basic knowledge about decompiling and recompiling of apk, I suggest you to use TICKLE MY ANDROID *it's an all in one apktool that does magic.
Very Thanks @Ticklefish
Q: I have a favorite Samsung Store themes and I want them to have a black notifications as well, is there any guide somewhere to integrate this?
A: The OP is your very guide, understand its purpose.
ANTI-GUIDE:
1. Decompile your preferred theme: it's located inside on:
/data/app/com.themename.blabla folder
and it's called "base.apk"
*do not touch the other theme folders (.home .wallpaper and .appicon) only the base.apk of the one that has the theme name folder ONLY.
2. Once decompiled, check the files and look inside the "assets" folder
ASSETS FOLDER= there you have the collection of apks that has the specific modifications for that theme.
3. What you need to do now is to COPY ALL THE APK FILES generated by this tool (3rd party apps) inside that assets folder. *I said apk files not app folders
4. Now look for the theme.json file and edit it (using Notepad++)
5. COPY ALL THE LINE OF CODE/ASSET APK NAMES generated also by this tool (assets.txt) SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN the already available app code names. *this will prevent you to mess up the .json file) if you don't do this and you fcked up the "comma" on the codes. Prepare for theme FC and Master theme package broken error.
** be sure that the amount of 3rd party apps apk you put on the Assets folder are also the same exact amount of code names you inject on theme.json file.
6. Recompile the theme again and re install it to your device by deleting the previous version first.
*IMPORTANT* once you modify a Samsung Theme from the store regardless if it's paid or not, it will be converted to a TRIAL THEME VERSION so you must do the drill, sorry to say.
Q: I'm not rooted will I still be able to grab the theme base.apk?
A: Yes try to use ES file Explorer, or any other File manager that has a feature to view files inside root/device directory, just make a copy of it to somewhere you have access to *remember to rename the base.apk to the theme name to avoid confusion
Q: Why the heck I'm still having a dark text color even though I did all this stuff?
A: Because you restarted your phone or it came from a dead battery and you open it.
So YOU MUST RE-APPLY THE THEME EVERY AFTER REBOOT
*proper reapplying of theme: After reboot apply Default theme first then your modified theme again.
Q: How to prevent the this from happening?
A: lessen your reboots, there is no prevention for this, as it's just a workaround to fix it.
Q: Workaround? why?
A: Coz it's just soft coded and not having a Samsung signature for those apps and not included to the AndroidManifest file of the theme.
Q: It's too technical for me and I'M ROOTED anyway is there another simpler method for doing this?
A: There sure is! I called it the Framework Fix but you still need to learn how to edit APK. And you can forget everything what's posted on here if you do this.
MORE INFO: LINK
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example of a theme with perfect dark notification colors:
(shameless plug)
@envy~ i thought u're gonna start new thread for the guide.
I think it will be better and u can put all links in op
REMEMBER :
your theme must have a notification text color modifications on colors.xml for all of these things to work, so you must do it first.
migrate and complete these codes to the color.xml of your theme's ...COMMON.APK
notification_title_color
notification_text_color*
notification_info_color*
to a light colored hex value like #ffffffff (pure white)
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crayonyes said:
@envy~ i thought u're gonna start new thread for the guide.
I think it will be better and u can put all links in op
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I think no need,lol
I conclude that the only target market for doing this trick is only the ones who care enough to put that 3 code modifications on colors.xml of common apk ?
@envy~ does that mean you will be updating your theme sir?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
bigmase01 said:
@envy~ does that mean you will be updating your theme sir?
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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I'm always updating, I'm just not releasing
I'm just so occupied with my work schedule.
(working on a ship for almost 12hrs a day with broken sked)
envy~ said:
I'm always updating, I'm just not releasing
I'm just so occupied with my work schedule.
(working on a ship for almost 12hrs a day with broken sked)
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Please release new updates for your themes on xda bro. Cause the ss at the bottom of the guide looks awesome.
@crayonyes
Hello
just one thing i don't understand.
How do you compile folder generate by your script ?
Because with TMA it doesn't work. It tells me Error! No App's Found Within "_working" Folder!
Thanks for help
kramer04 said:
@crayonyes
Hello
just one thing i don't understand.
How do you compile folder generate by your script ?
Because with TMA it doesn't work. It tells me Error! No App's Found Within "_working" Folder!
Thanks for help
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Generally you can compile it using apktool command.
I've never tried TMA and android studio tho ... I usually used Apk Studio,
but then I made batch script to compile, sign and zipalign folders :good::laugh:
crayonyes said:
Generally you can compile it using apktool command.
I've never tried TMA and android studio tho ... I usually used Apk Studio,
but then I made batch script to compile, sign and zipalign folders :good::laugh:
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ok i just find this method to compile
Usually i use TMA but i find APK Easy Tool here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-apk-easy-tool-v1-02-windows-gui-t3333960
so i create first a fake apk empty txt file
for example with tapatalk
1 create com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity.txt and change extension txt to apk
2 put this file in the in folder
3 put the folder creates by your script in working folder
4 then compile it and voila !!
more simple than apktool command
thanks so much for your batch script ! very very helpfull :highfive:
@crayonyes
Hello
I tried to mod Samsung Music (change some colors and images) but it doesn't work . May be you know why
Else you can add in your list these apps
com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
keepass2android.keepass2android
jackpal.androidterm
mega.privacy.android.app
com.samsung.android.weather
com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter
org.adaway
envy~ said:
Q: I'm not rooted will I still be able to grab the theme base.apk?
A: Yes try to use ES file Explorer, or any other File manager that has a feature to view files inside root/device directory, just make a copy of it to somewhere you have access to *remember to rename the base.apk to the theme name to avoid confusion
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I have tried every file explorer I could find and none grant root access to the data folder. Tried using an apk extractor as well as a few back up apps none provide the apk I need. Any other way or could someone with root download and grab the apk for me :fingers-crossed:. The theme is called Blue Glow in the Samsung theme store and it is a free theme.
Hi guys,
This thread will be very useful, i think. I have some question about theming. Anyone have problem with viewing bmp file in samsung app drawable. Could you share any software or solution for that.
osuki9x said:
Hi guys,
This thread will be very useful, i think. I have some question about theming. Anyone have problem with viewing bmp file in samsung app drawable. Could you share any software or solution for that.
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@crayonyes @envy~
Any help? Please share your experience.
^bmp and spr files are pain in the ass on Samsung apks, Im just guessing those drawables when making my custom ones, I never got a way to crack those, But there's a tool here on xda that convert qmg files to png, I case you don't know about it.
May we get a guide for creating theme asset apk which changes appicon? which xmls needs to be edited etc?
Would be awesome =)
Maybe one example app which u create
I tried this program with envy themes but it didn't work.
can you help me ?