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[Q] Changing framework-res

I'm familiar with changing the icons/files in framework-res on the phones, I assume the process would be the same on the Archos Gen 8s. I understand we don't have a nandroid backup to load if we screw it up but messing with the SDE version of Android somewhat alleviates that fear.
Am I right that it should be the same?

Yes.
Just keep in mind that you need to use a version like UrukDroid that gives you writeAccess to /system, because SDE only doesn't work.

Thanks. I'm using Uruk 0.4.1, so I'm ready to get to work.
This is mostly to fix the stupid Talk notification icon (am I the only one that has two white pixels on top of the talk bubble?) but I know from past experience it will soon progress to sick days, missed family events, and late night arguments with my wife as I desperately attempt to tweak just one more thing to get rid of the urge. . .

Yes its time for some themes...stock looks ugly when compared to my epic 4g
Sent from epic 4g

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889963

txtmikhail said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889963
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Thanks for the link but don't think this will really help as it is. The script tries to mount the /system folder on the internal nand, which won't work for us (well, not using the UrukDroid root, anyway). Should be able to tweak the script though.
Have tried replacing the framework.apk manually with an edited one, and set the correct permissions (on UrukDroid 0.4.2), but all I get is a black screen after the second Archos splash screen. Have done it the same way I did on my Desire, by editing the contents of framework-res.apk, rather than unpacking and repacking, but I guess there may be a signing issue here. I forget how much of the hard work Clockwork recovery does for you! Also, it may require edited the services.jar, but I'm not sure how to do that, or what needs editing. So far, all I did was try to change icons etc.

fisha21 said:
Have tried replacing the framework.apk manually with an edited one, and set the correct permissions (on UrukDroid 0.4.2), but all I get is a black screen after the second Archos splash screen. Have done it the same way I did on my Desire, by editing the contents of framework-res.apk, rather than unpacking and repacking, but I guess there may be a signing issue here. I forget how much of the hard work Clockwork recovery does for you! Also, it may require edited the services.jar, but I'm not sure how to do that, or what needs editing. So far, all I did was try to change icons etc.
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Thanks for boldly going where no man had (reportedly) gone before. I hadn't gotten around to doing my best bootloop job yet, but you saved me the time.
We need to find a themer with a lot of spare time and Uruk!

p0rk burn said:
Thanks for boldly going where no man had (reportedly) gone before. I hadn't gotten around to doing my best bootloop job yet, but you saved me the time.
We need to find a themer with a lot of spare time and Uruk!
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Haven't given up yet! Keep your eyes on this space....
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In fact, keep your eyes on this space! Thoughts/comments welcome

[Q] Miui battery bar ... On other roms! You can too

Title says it all.
I usually am somewhere between cm7 nightlies and Mikfroyo, but the other day I was feeling like trying something new and flashed the current Miui. I liked most of the features, but the battery bar that goes across the whole top of the screen really caught my eye. I was wondering if there was any way to use that in other roms? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
EDIT*: thanks to pvyParts, it is possible. Go look at his thread here

I asked this same question a while back, never got a responce. Hopefully this time we get good news
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Well it looks like we are the only ones lol

I haven't used miui so I don't know exactly what you are talking about, but you could start by unzipping the framework-res.apk and looking around in there. Maybe you could provide a pic so I could get idea of what all might be involved?
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I love that battery bar, I wish it were hard coded into the firmware

nukedukem said:
I haven't used miui so I don't know exactly what you are talking about, but you could start by unzipping the framework-res.apk and looking around in there. Maybe you could provide a pic so I could get idea of what all might be involved?
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Its a line that goes all the way across the top of the screen, it moves from right to left and changes color when the battery runs down. Id like to see this on my ROM too

winmo used to have something like this.

For anyone who doesn't know about the top-bar battery, here's a screenshot. And anyone trying to judge MIUI completely by this shot, keep in mind that this is a fresh install, and I haven't set it up yet.
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nukedukem said:
I haven't used miui so I don't know exactly what you are talking about, but you could start by unzipping the framework-res.apk and looking around in there. Maybe you could provide a pic so I could get idea of what all might be involved?
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The picture says it all. The battery meter across the top looks sexy to me (and other people apparently).
I will look around the .apk and see if I can find anything, thanks.
I am willing to do the legwork, if only I knew where the original file is located. I think we are on to something . Again, thanks for any information. I'll update tomorrow night if I find something useful.
But please, feel free to add any information that you might have.
Thanks ,
Mark (Bamba1260)

NewZJ said:
I love that battery bar, I wish it were hard coded into the firmware
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I apologize for the newb question, but what do you mean? Is this part of the proprietary code involved with Miui? If so, it sounds like we are SOL..

Yes it is. This would be very hard to port because it is closed source.
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Bamba1260 said:
I apologize for the newb question, but what do you mean? Is this part of the proprietary code involved with Miui? If so, it sounds like we are SOL..
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yeah, it's gonna be hard, hard coded into the firmware would make that battery bar a permanent fixture, would be there through any rom flash, even show up in recovery or fastboot

that was indeed an option in the old WinMo 6.1/6.5.x "Kitchens"
i hated it =P
still unsure of it, but cool to see it here, didn't notice it when i last ran MIUI but that was the early Jan. release. My biggest complaint with MIUI is that all the settings are different(the actual menus themselves) ... nit picky perhaps but other than that MIUI is a p.sweet rom.

Yeah that looks to be more deeply embedded than a couple png changes. You would probably need to figure out what files manipulate the size and screen orientation of the battery meter. If you are serious about getting it, you could compare the miui build before that battery was implemented with the first version of miui that had the new battery. Using diff software you might be able to find all the battery changes.
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nukedukem said:
Yeah that looks to be more deeply embedded than a couple png changes. You would probably need to figure out what files manipulate the size and screen orientation of the battery meter. If you are serious about getting it, you could compare the miui build before that battery was implemented with the first version of miui that had the new battery. Using diff software you might be able to find all the battery changes.
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Might be hard to get a version of MIUI without the top-bar battery. It's been in there since at least October, when I started using it.
As for the person wondering if you're SOL, the MIUI team had to add it with no examples or code, so it could be done in CM. It's just a matter of finding someone who's willing to do it from scratch.

EndlessDissent said:
Might be hard to get a version of MIUI without the top-bar battery. It's been in there since at least October, when I started using it.
As for the person wondering if you're SOL, the MIUI team had to add it with no examples or code, so it could be done in CM. It's just a matter of finding someone who's willing to do it from scratch.
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I would be.
If only I knew how lol

Well I've looked around the framework-Res and I think I found the .pngs and the .XML file associated with the icon. But I can't see how it works. The XML is only 3 lines and doesn't seem like it would be animated when charging. But I don't have a good understanding of how it works and could be way off. Anyone else have a chance to look around? Or maybe have some ideas? Anything helps

Animated .png files? For that matter, it seems to me that the top battery could be made up of a bunch of small .png images: maybe like a 10x2 .png or something, placed next to each other across the top bar to do the battery level. The "animation" you see could be a script just moving one of those small images across the top bar to where the battery level currently is, also controlling acceleration and the like.
Just throwing a wild guess out there, but it would help if we knew what those .png files looked like.
*madly hoping something like this could be brought over to Sense* If it could, I'd permanently stick with Sense for quite a while, especially the new Sense coming out.
edit: cleared up the post a bit now that I'm not half-asleep...

xfullmetal17 said:
Animated .png files? For that matter, it seems to me that the top battery could be made up of a bunch of small .png images: maybe like a 10x2 .png or something, placed next to each other across the top bar to do the battery. The "animation" you see could be a script just moving one of those files across the top bar to where the battery is, also controlling acceleration and the like.
Just throwing a wild guess out there, but it would help if we knew what those .png files looked like.
*madly hoping something like this could be brought over to Sense* If it could, I'd permanently stick with Sense for quite a while, especially the new Sense coming out.
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I think this is it. If you get a chance to watch it charge, you'll see that a small "dot" or "particle" of the bar moves in from the right edge of the screen to the rest of the line.
For anyone trying to port this, if you haven't done so already, you should flash MIUI, change the battery to top-bar (menu -> settings -> system -> battery settings), and use it for a while. Make sure to put the phone on the charger and watch the animation for a bit, too.

When I have more time I'll go digging around... Which directory did you find those files in, Bamba?
edit: since it's a solid color (two technically, if you count the "low battery" color) I'm wondering if it's just a single .png that just gets resized based on battery percentage. alogcat gives the following message when I switch back to the top-bar battery, maybe that would be somewhere to look in... (If I had root explorer I would look myself, but saving up for Pokemon Black and White means not as much money right now)
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E/BatteryStatsImpl( 310): java.io.FileNotFoundException: /sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now (No such file or directory)

[Q] [Help] [Solved] got my first rom to boot, contacts fc

I need someone else to take a look at this, please. I am not on a team, and a novice at best. I just finished cooking my first rom. Everything worked with exception of Contacts (and phone since they are connected). I need an experienced devs help.

noobtoob said:
I need someone else to take a look at this, please. I am not on a team, and a novice at best. I just finished cooking my first rom. Everything worked with exception of Contacts (and phone since they are connected). I need an experienced devs help.
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What did you take out/add to the rom for you to get FC?

see thread here, just took out a variance of these. Added AOSP email and exchange.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386846&highlight=+info+removeable+system+apps
I am trying different variants, like re-adding the stock email and exchange, but not even a boot after i do this...

All AOSP system apps won't work with TW
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Yeah if you added AOSP contacts to a tw based rom thats probably what's causing you fc.
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Please do some research before you cook roms. You could do the same exact thing you were explaining without cooking a rom.

Iandv said:
Please do some research before you cook roms. You could do the same exact thing you were explaining without cooking a rom.
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Hey give the OP a break, at least he is trying to post for the community. Yes it could've been more descriptive but I don't see any roms posted from you. OP is just trying to get general help.
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dante32278 said:
Hey give the OP a break, at least he is trying to post for the community. Yes it could've been more descriptive but I don't see any roms posted from you. OP is just trying to get general help.
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Thanks for getting my back. I did a lot of research, for the last few months or so. I only removed bloat system apps from the ROM. I agree, could've been more descriptive, but I didn't want to list like 60 apps and take up space. Now, the contacts that were in the system are TW based. Everything was taken from datajosh's FF18 stock rooted deodexed, and then themed from ev1lart toxic theme that I ported over form the sgh-t989. Everything worked with the exception of Contacts as stated above. I have since put everything back the stock exchange and email back and tested, but same problem, and after doing so the SystemUI wouldn't function correctly. So i rolled back to original to still have contacts FC. I was hoping maybe an experienced dev wouldn't mind downloading and taking a look. Maybe see something I had overlooked is all.
Also, forgot to mention that I am in the process of re-themeing
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Have you tried replacing all the files at once: systemui.apk, both framework files, phone.apk and contact.apk from stock yet then work your way back from there? Also, clear cache & davlik cache.

tdunham said:
Have you tried replacing all the files at once: systemui.apk, both framework files, phone.apk and contact.apk from stock yet then work your way back from there? Also, clear cache & davlik cache.
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Yeah man, I tried them all. I still have the original, but now have my trash can full of like twenty versions of non working. Tried stock and then adb push's for individual apps, Contacts still the problem when I do it that way. I am starting over right now, hopefully I get everything done soon. I still have my regular life , taking the kids out for a movie today, have college all week, and the job search is coninuing...

noobtoob said:
Yeah man, I tried them all. I still have the original, but now have my trash can full of like twenty versions of non working. Tried stock and then adb push's for individual apps, Contacts still the problem when I do it that way. I am starting over right now, hopefully I get everything done soon. I still have my regular life , taking the kids out for a movie today, have college all week, and the job search is coninuing...
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Ok, I know I lose track when I've tried too many things...
Have you flashed totally stock rooted and only add contacts yet? Then maybe one app at a time without messing with ANY sytem files like systemui, framework etc?
Oh, btw you really need to try the Autoapktool from here, make sure you get 204a:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577025
I've fought with apk's for a long time and come to find out, there's a frickin corrupt .9.png file or something else somewhere not allowing me to compile correctly even though it's looking like it is. The trick is anything you decompile, it pops up a status window letting you know if the decompile went well. It's a pretty advanced tool and supports ICS.
BTW: How noob? You're double checking/setting system permissions when you push apps correct?

noobtoob said:
Thanks for getting my back. I did a lot of research, for the last few months or so. I only removed bloat system apps from the ROM. I agree, could've been more descriptive, but I didn't want to list like 60 apps and take up space. Now, the contacts that were in the system are TW based. Everything was taken from datajosh's FF18 stock rooted deodexed, and then themed from ev1lart toxic theme that I ported over form the sgh-t989. Everything worked with the exception of Contacts as stated above. I have since put everything back the stock exchange and email back and tested, but same problem, and after doing so the SystemUI wouldn't function correctly. So i rolled back to original to still have contacts FC. I was hoping maybe an experienced dev wouldn't mind downloading and taking a look. Maybe see something I had overlooked is all.
Also, forgot to mention that I am in the process of re-themeing
Here is what I have so far...
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That theme looks awesome!!!!

tdunham said:
Ok, I know I lose track when I've tried too many things...
Have you flashed totally stock rooted and only add contacts yet? Then maybe one app at a time without messing with ANY sytem files like systemui, framework etc?
Oh, btw you really need to try the Autoapktool from here, make sure you get 204a:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577025
I've fought with apk's for a long time and come to find out, there's a frickin corrupt .9.png file or something else somewhere not allowing me to compile correctly even though it's looking like it is. The trick is anything you decompile, it pops up a status window letting you know if the decompile went well. It's a pretty advanced tool and supports ICS.
BTW: How noob? You're double checking/setting system permissions when you push apps correct?
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OK. I have all sorts of tools. Autoapktool works great decompiling, but not so good with recompiling. Agat63 does some awesome work though, he has mad skills. I wouldn't be anywhere without all the great devs here. I use the original apktool for most, but there is a new ics apktool I use (apktool for ics basically. These two I use exclusively for de/recompile, unless I just want the res really quick. I use auto in order to create flashables and such.... I have tried stock and tried to add via root explorer individually. Once again, contacs is a no go, and neither is systemUI. Also tried pushing using GangsKidz kitchen. Pushes the right way every time. But, still no joy. Dazed is going to take a look to see what he can find, but for now I think I am just going to start over.....
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Thanks. We would have nothing if it weren't for ev1lArt. He did the majority, and created all the icons, I just took them to our device and applied them. I created a theme, but the testing of it went just as well as my ROM, so it is on hold until I find out which exact apk(s) is(are) f'd up. I have also cleaned it up quite a bit.

Ok everyone. I ha e discovered my mistake. The pro lem.lies.within the idiot that made.it....me. Seriously though. The theme was just fine and dandy, but I used the assets from the ported framework, hence why everything went awry. I searched for 6-7 hours straight to figure this one out. With that being said, I have semester finals this week. I will get back on this on Thursday or Friday this week. Hope to have this bad boy themed and ripping out next week. Also, what are thoughts about an apple osx themed rom? Im not much an iphan <-- get it? But I do have a Mac, and like osx. Just wanted some input. Thank you everyone who has helped with suggestions and tools. I was losing m mind, chasing my tail for hours....
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noobtoob said:
Ok everyone. I ha e discovered my mistake. The pro lem.lies.within the idiot that made.it....me. Seriously though. The theme was just fine and dandy, but I used the assets from the ported framework, hence why everything went awry. I searched for 6-7 hours straight to figure this one out. With that being said, I have semester finals this week. I will get back on this on Thursday or Friday this week. Hope to have this bad boy themed and ripping out next week. Also, what are thoughts about an apple osx themed rom? Im not much an iphan <-- get it? But I do have a Mac, and like osx. Just wanted some input. Thank you everyone who has helped with suggestions and tools. I was losing m mind, chasing my tail for hours....
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I'm not a fan of Apple, but choices never hurt either.
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fryingpan0613 said:
I'm not a fan of Apple, but choices never hurt either.
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+1
I believe if it will be a theme that we can try out, that would be a nice option. If it is going to be entire rom based on that theme, I'm not certain how that will be recieved but you just never know.
Edit: Sorry, just being honest.

tdunham said:
+1
I believe if it will be a theme that we can try out, that would be a nice option. If it is going to be entire rom based on that theme, I'm not certain how that will be recieved but you just never know.
Edit: Sorry, just being honest.
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I made the theme so I could help port it if needed since most of my mods are in code

moved this to q&a as its a question

Papa Smurf151 said:
moved this to q&a as its a question
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I know, no spamming but I just had to sit and stare at your sig for a while PS. It is just so cool...

tdunham said:
+1
I believe if it will be a theme that we can try out, that would be a nice option. If it is going to be entire rom based on that theme, I'm not certain how that will be recieved but you just never know.
Edit: Sorry, just being honest.
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agreed. I am not an apple fan as well, as fa as how the try and take over the world.... but osx snow leopard kicks ass. The icons they have are just so smooth and clean, thought it would look neat. And yes, my Macbook is triple booted. I got windows 7 x64, Ubuntu 10.1, and snow lepeord, since lion turned out to be a piece of sh....
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I made the theme so I could help port it if needed since most of my mods are in code
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That would be great. As stated above, I won't start until Thursday or Friday, these finals are killing me. I did notic most were in code. Found all that out when trying to recompile. That is why I built using the assets....totally forgot about putting them in there. I will hit you up when I start working on it again. This theme is too good to pass up though!
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New Chrome theme added! I will be adding a bunch more themes also so make sure and check back! Also if anyone has a special request as far as colors or anything feel free to post and I will make it happen!

SICKMADE said:
New Chrome theme added! I will be adding a bunch more themes also so make sure and check back! Also if anyone has a special request as far as colors or anything feel free to post and I will make it happen!
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Nice bro! I've been rocking your OG TWRP theme since flashing Black Eclipse, but I'm not really huge on red so this chrome look is more my style I did change to Red Eclipse Final, thinking I might want to mix in some of the B&W apks, but I actually like it; it's fairly subtle and looks cool in the settings menu etc. :good:
Hey I don't suppose you ever figured out what was causing the wallpaper or black screen to come up behind the volume panel with your themes? I tried a few minor things myself but nothing successful.
Thanks again for some more of your fine work buddy, I wish I didn't already make a fresh nandroid today (before flashing a couple of the TBO apps)! I want to boot into recovery to check out the theme, but really have no reason to atm :laugh:

jazzmachine said:
Nice bro! I've been rocking your OG TWRP theme since flashing Black Eclipse, but I'm not really huge on red so this chrome look is more my style I did change to Red Eclipse Final, thinking I might want to mix in some of the B&W apks, but I actually like it; it's fairly subtle and looks cool in the settings menu etc. :good:
Hey I don't suppose you ever figured out what was causing the wallpaper or black screen to come up behind the volume panel with your themes? I tried a few minor things myself but nothing successful.
Thanks again for some more of your fine work buddy, I wish I didn't already make a fresh nandroid today (before flashing a couple of the TBO apps)! I want to boot into recovery to check out the theme, but really have no reason to atm :laugh:
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I apreciate it brother... and about the volume screen thing yes I did actually find the problem... it's due to the transperancy framework bg I moded. I have to go back into framework and change one of the true to false when it asks to show wallpaper. I just haven't found the time to attempt to fix it yet. But I'll try and find some time tonight and take a look at it. But if you wanted to try this chrome TWRP theme out all you need to do it just go into the theme folder which is in your TWRP folder and rename the red theme to ui.zip_bak and then copy and paste the chrome theme in there and reboot. Then if you don't like it all you need to do it go back into the TWRP folder and theme folder and delete the chrome ui.zip theme and rename the ui.zip_bak to just ui.zip and it will be red again. But make sure and check back because I'm working on a couple more theme now that I will hopefully have done tonight.

New Toxic Green theme posted... gonna be posting a blue theme next. After that I will be taking requests

SICKMADE said:
I apreciate it brother... and about the volume screen thing yes I did actually find the problem... it's due to the transperancy framework bg I moded. I have to go back into framework and change one of the true to false when it asks to show wallpaper. I just haven't found the time to attempt to fix it yet. But I'll try and find some time tonight and take a look at it. But if you wanted to try this chrome TWRP theme out all you need to do it just go into the theme folder which is in your TWRP folder and rename the red theme to ui.zip_bak and then copy and paste the chrome theme in there and reboot. Then if you don't like it all you need to do it go back into the TWRP folder and theme folder and delete the chrome ui.zip theme and rename the ui.zip_bak to just ui.zip and it will be red again. But make sure and check back because I'm working on a couple more theme now that I will hopefully have done tonight.
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@SICKMADE - Oh I already did... I figured that the giving the ol' dalvik and cache couldn't hurt. Ok... I had already wiped it a few times making that nandroid and flashing some dope blacked out / cleard out stock apps. Alright, guess I'm busted I just wanted to check out the theme (which is awesome) and then become SICK MADE again, because I felt like it had worn off a bit from earlier :laugh:
That's awesome to hear that you found out what's up with the volume panel! I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know what you need to mod in framework. Sounds like the fix is fairly simple once you find what you need to mod. I'll take a look also... but if I come across something that looks like it might be it, I'd send you a PM before trying anything to see if I was on the right track...
It's kind of funny that you said that your next theme would be blue, as that was my first thought. Actually, I got a pretty distinct mental image so I'll describe it. Don't take this as a "request" necessarily, but just a color scheme that I think would look super dope, and knowing your taste somewhat
Ok, the background is dark grey... not solid, but sort of with a "woven" effect, sort of a denim fabric style. I'm also seeing just some light texture, with some sporadic shadows. As for the text / highlights, that Tiffany blue that you sometimes use would look incredible!
I'm quite content with the charcoal theme, so no need to "go out of your way" to make it, but if you think that would look as hot as I do... well whip that one up Great stuff as always my man!

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@SICKMADE - Oh I already did... I figured that the giving the ol' dalvik and cache couldn't hurt. Ok... I had already wiped it a few times making that nandroid and flashing some dope blacked out / cleard out stock apps. Alright, guess I'm busted I just wanted to check out the theme (which is awesome) and then become SICK MADE again, because I felt like it had worn off a bit from earlier :laugh:
That's awesome to hear that you found out what's up with the volume panel! I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know what you need to mod in framework. Sounds like the fix is fairly simple once you find what you need to mod. I'll take a look also... but if I come across something that looks like it might be it, I'd send you a PM before trying anything to see if I was on the right track...
It's kind of funny that you said that your next theme would be blue, as that was my first thought. Actually, I got a pretty distinct mental image so I'll describe it. Don't take this as a "request" necessarily, but just a color scheme that I think would look super dope, and knowing your taste somewhat
Ok, the background is dark grey... not solid, but sort of with a "woven" effect, sort of a denim fabric style. I'm also seeing just some light texture, with some sporadic shadows. As for the text / highlights, that Tiffany blue that you sometimes use would look incredible!
I'm quite content with the charcoal theme, so no need to "go out of your way" to make it, but if you think that would look as hot as I do... well whip that one up Great stuff as always my man!
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I like the way your going with the new blue theme... if you find some time why don't you look for some cool pattern bgs and some gradients that you like. I was thinking the same thing tho for the framework bg I'm not gonna go just all back for the next theme... I'm gonna go like a darker grey. Also I was really wanting to go with that Tiffany blue so I'm glad you said that . Seems like a lot of people seemed to like it. It's better than that ICS Blue that you always see around. I'm so sick of seeing that! But if you find some time and don't mind helping me out that'd be awesome.

Decided I would release my personal TWRP theme that I use.... It came out so sick I was gonna just keep it to myself! Lol. I hope some people out there enjoy it!

SICKMADE said:
I like the way your going with the new blue theme... if you find some time why don't you look for some cool pattern bgs and some gradients that you like. I was thinking the same thing tho for the framework bg I'm not gonna go just all back for the next theme... I'm gonna go like a darker grey. Also I was really wanting to go with that Tiffany blue so I'm glad you said that . Seems like a lot of people seemed to like it. It's better than that ICS Blue that you always see around. I'm so sick of seeing that! But if you find some time and don't mind helping me out that'd be awesome.
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I knew I'd have several in my Wallpapers folder... I was correct I usually have my images ordered descending from last time modified so the most recent are the latest official DynamicKat wallpapers, DLed from the Rom Mart app. There are 2 (out of 3 so far... about 150 total :laugh where I was like, "That one, perfect," HAHA! I'll try to narrow it down to top 5. What's your preference? Crop the grey and attach that? Attach the full images, scaled? Or send (email?) you the full res pics? Happy to help! :good:
Edit: I found a few more nice ones, but my overall favs are these couresy of DynamicKat. The grey textures aren't exactly what I pictured, but I can see it with any of them... I'll post more if I come across anything more like what I imagined. What do you think about the textures on these / have a preference?

Does this work on the galaxy s4 as well? Wasn't sure if since it's twrp if it's universal.

Anybody else having graphical issues with the confirm "sliding" bar on TWRP 2.8.6.0 when using one of these themes? It shows up super odd, and is thusly unusable. Flashing back to 2.8.5.0 works fine with all the themes. I can't take a screeny, hence it is in recovery mode, and unfortunately I do not have another camera to snap a photo with on me at the moment, either. I have the trltetmo. If anybody else would like to try this and see if/confirm they have the same issue (or not), that would be much appreciated. I would love to use SickMade's TWRP theme(s) on the newest version -- all of them are just ill! A heads up: if you try this and run into the same problem I have, the only way to get it back working again is to flash the TWRP 2.8.5.0 .img via Flashify or ODIN the .tar. Just a FYI. Thanks for any and all help, in advance!

Cat got everyone's tongue? No assistance in this piece?

Ker~Man said:
Cat got everyone's tongue? No assistance in this piece?
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I'm not one to *****, usually, but I just want everyone to know I appreciate the replies I've received regarding my issue, two posts above, over a WEEK AGO now. XDA is a place to learn, provide assistance, and receive assistance. The lack of even the slightest reply such as a meager "I'm not sure what to tell you..." simply is enough to speak volumes of how people just truly do not give a rats ass. I'm always one to assist. So it naturally ticks me off when a simple question goes completely ignored for over an entire week. That's all I've got. If anybody wants to "pick a bone" let's take it to PM. Because if anyone is that ignorant to somehow have any "bones to pick" based on my detailed and rightfully-placed agitation, then that would simply show more balls than brains. This is just gross negligence to give even a basic reply up to this point, I feel. That's all. :RantOver:

Ker~Man said:
I'm not one to *****, usually, but I just want everyone to know I appreciate the replies I've received regarding my issue, two posts above, over a WEEK AGO now. XDA is a place to learn, provide assistance, and receive assistance. The lack of even the slightest reply such as a meager "I'm not sure what to tell you..." simply is enough to speak volumes of how people just truly do not give a rats ass. I'm always one to assist. So it naturally ticks me off when a simple question goes completely ignored for over an entire week. That's all I've got. If anybody wants to "pick a bone" let's take it to PM. Because if anyone is that ignorant to somehow have any "bones to pick" based on my detailed and rightfully-placed agitation, then that would simply show more balls than brains. This is just gross negligence to give even a basic reply up to this point, I feel. That's all. :RantOver:
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I apalogize if your post didn't get answered.... I've had some family problems as of late and haven't been able to maintain my threads as much as usual up to this point. But I hope that you worked your issue out and if you still have any questions please feel free to post and I will reply with some answers no problem.

Thank you, @SICKMADE. You are a class act here on XDA. Never was I distinctively pointing any finger at you, please understand. Also, I am sorry to hear about your family, and whatever is going on, I hope and pray heals itself sooner rather than later. Anyway, no, I still cannot get your themes to display correctly on TWRP 2.8.6.0. The sliding/confirm bar is off-center and unusable and a few, more minor graphical glitches I cannot recall at the moment. TWRP 2.8.5.0 shows everything properly and works flawlessly with your goods. I would screenshot it, but don't believe there is a way within recovery...? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks again!

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Thank you, @SICKMADE. You are a class act here on XDA. Never was I distinctively pointing any finger at you, please understand. Also, I am sorry to hear about your family, and whatever is going on, I hope and pray heals itself sooner rather than later. Anyway, no, I still cannot get your themes to display correctly on TWRP 2.8.6.0. The sliding/confirm bar is off-center and unusable and a few, more minor graphical glitches I cannot recall at the moment. TWRP 2.8.5.0 shows everything properly and works flawlessly with your goods. I would screenshot it, but don't believe there is a way within recovery...? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks again!
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I really appreciate the kind words.... people like you are the only reason that I take the time to share my work in the first place. As for the issue that your having with using my theme on 2.8.6.0 I have not updated to that yet and so don't know of that problem. To take a screenshot all you have to do is press volume down and power at the same time. I will def look into the issue with the new recovery and fix it no prob. I usually never update TWRP once I get on one that is stable without any bugs unless there is a major update that is. Is the latest TWRP running good without any bugs? If so I will update the themes to be compatible.

Thus far, I have noticed no bugs with that version, in and of itself. If anyone else has anything to add, please do chime in.

Dude you freaking rock bro salute.
I followed all the steps on your method and it doesn't change anything on my end.
Keep up the sickwork
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[FRAMEWORK MODS] Disable Screen On/Off on USB plug + Center Clock + others 11/27/2016

The mods listed below are for the "V" version of Google Pixel XL images.
They probably work for non-XL as well as "U" and "X" images, but I can't guarantee this. I would definitely NOT flash this if you're on "N" or anything else.
Do note this is my first time providing framework mods, so... yeah.
Installing this mod probably won't wipe any data or pre-configured settings, but I can't guarantee that either.
The mod may or may not conflict with WETA framework mods, I'm not sure. Please let me know?
LIST OF CUSTOMIZATION YOU GET AFTER DOING THIS MOD:
---Disable screen wake-on when unplug or plug USB
---Disable IME Switcher Notification
---Enable all rotations
---Enable lockscreen rotation
---Disable safe media volume
---Centered Clock
---Enable double-tap to wake (no idea if it works or not, may require kernel)
UPDATE: @Tulsadiver has added battery percentage/numeral options.
Please see post #7 for his zip and give him some thanks!
I'm going to eventually explore more mods, such as getting the 1% battery icon and adjusting status bar icon/clock/battery sizes.
Download the framework-res.apk and SystemUIGoogle.apk here:
http://www.filedropper.com/frameworkfiles
To install, you'll need a file browser with root privileges.
I use Root Explorer and that's what these directions are for.
Before proceeding, I do recommend that you copy your original framework-res and SystemUIGoogle to your PC in case you need to restore them.
1) Download the zip from link above.
2) Extract the zip on your PC.
3) Copy both APK files to your /sdcard.
4) Open Root Explorer and locate the files.
5) Copy both APK's to the /system_root/system folder.
6) Long press each APK and go to Root Explorer settings to change permissions.
7) Change permissions to RW/R/R for both APK's.
8) Copy Framework-res.apk to /system_root/system/framework and replace the existing file.
Your phone will automatically reboot.
9) Let phone boot back up and test to make sure you're okay.
10) Copy SystemUIGoogle.apk to /system_root/system/priv-app/SystemUIGoogle folder and replace the existing file.
Your UI will quickly restart.
I highly recommend manually initiating a full reboot son afterward to avoid UI force-closes.
I hope you enjoy this mod!
Many thanks to the folks in this thread for helping me get this far:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/help/edit-framework-services-jar-t3504708

Root Browser is not letting me set permissions on the APKs once it is in the system_root/system folder....
Stock rooted Pixel XL NDE63V with no other modifications. Root Browser does have permissions in SuperSU.
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"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",
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jaredtritsch said:
Root Browser is not letting me set permissions on the APKs once it is in the system_root/system folder....
Stock rooted Pixel XL NDE63V with no other modifications. Root Browser does have permissions in SuperSU.
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I have duplicated your issue with Root Browser.
Maybe that's why it's a free root app or maybe there is some setting it needs or maybe it's just not capable of understanding the file system to make the changes needed.
Try using Root Explorer.
It's worth the $.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
Or you can try to use ADB to change permissions.
You'll have to Google the directions for that though.

CZ Eddie said:
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I'm going to eventually explore more mods, such as getting the 1% battery icon and adjusting status bar icon/clock/battery sizes.
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You can already get battery percentage in the battery icon, via System UI Tuner. See screenshots below for reference.
Steps to enable System UI Tuner:
Code:
1. Pull down the Notification drawer.
2. Long Press the Cog icon (Settings)
3. Cog should spin and phone should give some haptic feedback with a toast about System UI Tuner being enabled.
4. Settings>System UI Tuner (right above 'About Phone').
5. Tap 'Status Bar' and scroll down.
6. Tap 'Battery'.
7. Choose 'Always show percentage'.

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You can already get battery percentage in the battery icon, via System UI Tuner.
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Thank you, that's not what I'm looking for.
That percentage inside the battery sucks.
People with bad eyes can't see it at all.
I'm looking for the larger numbers you got all by theirselves with a percentage symbol next to it.
Like what you saw in Marshmallow's System UI Tuner options.
And ideally, I want to get rid of the percentage symbol too.

CZ Eddie said:
Thank you, that's not what I'm looking for.
That percentage inside the battery sucks.
People with bad eyes can't see it at all.
I'm looking for the larger numbers you got all by theirselves with a percentage symbol next to it.
Like what you saw in Marshmallow's System UI Tuner options.
And ideally, I want to get rid of the percentage symbol too.
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Oh ok. Makes sense. Misunderstood what you were looking for.

CZ Eddie said:
Thank you, that's not what I'm looking for.
That percentage inside the battery sucks.
People with bad eyes can't see it at all.
I'm looking for the larger numbers you got all by theirselves with a percentage symbol next to it.
Like what you saw in Marshmallow's System UI Tuner options.
And ideally, I want to get rid of the percentage symbol too.
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I was thinking about getting a Pixel if they ever come on sale and was cruising around. I'm not trying to but-in but i hate to see someone wanting a mod and just ignore it. Again, I don't have this phone but if you want to try these out to see if they work, feel free. Credit goes to this OP. All I did was use his framework and systemui and try to add battery percent to it. I also tried to remove the percent symbol on one and adjust the keyguard statusbar to the same height as the statusbar. Try them at your own risk and OP, if they work, you are welcome to offer them yourself on your main post.

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I was thinking about getting a Pixel if they ever come on sale and was cruising around. I'm not trying to but-in but i hate to see someone wanting a mod and just ignore it. Again, I don't have this phone but if you want to try these out to see if they work, feel free. Credit goes to this OP. All I did was use his framework and systemui and try to add battery percent to it. I also tried to remove the percent symbol on one and adjust the keyguard statusbar to the same height as the statusbar. Try them at your own risk and OP, if they work, you are welcome to offer them yourself on your main post.
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I freaking love you, Man! :laugh:
It works perfectly! It's exactly what I wanted!!!
Could you tell me or PM me the direction I should look to see how you made the mods so I can learn to do it for the monthly Google images that roll out?
I need to update the OP soon.

CZ Eddie said:
I freaking love you, Man! :laugh:
It works perfectly! It's exactly what I wanted!!!
Could you tell me or PM me the direction I should look to see how you made the mods so I can learn to do it for the monthly Google images that roll out?
I need to update the OP soon.
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Not a problem. Easy and ancient mod.

Easy?
LOL
I spent at least 90 minutes changing the framework to add 1=1, 2=2, 3=3, 4=4, 5=5, 6=6, 7=7, etc. etc. to battery and battery_charging.
Only to have it not work.
I guess I was following the wrong guide or I messed something up or just gave up too soon.
Thanks again. :good:

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Easy?
LOL
I spent at least 90 minutes changing the framework to add 1=1, 2=2, 3=3, 4=4, 5=5, 6=6, 7=7, etc. etc. to battery and battery_charging.
Only to have it not work.
I guess I was following the wrong guide or I messed something up or just gave up too soon.
Thanks again. :good:
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I tried something similar with the same results. Let me know if you have any questions about my pm.

Have anyone try this on a pixel yet?
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ansontyl96 said:
Have anyone try this on a pixel yet?
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As opposed to a Pixel Xl? This is a systemui.apk swap so it will not work on a Pixel.
If you are talking about the battery percent, PM me a copy of the latest firmware version systemui.apk and framework.apk for the Pixel I'll make one for it.

ansontyl96 said:
Have anyone try this on a pixel yet?
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Yes, like a doofus I posted this mod on the Pixel forum letting folks know I didn't know if it would work or not (I thought it would).
One guy tried it and it bootlooped him.
Pixel & XL have the same V, X, U designations and filenames on firmware so with that and some other reasoning, I suspected the framework would be same.
My bad.
#learningasigo

Tulsadiver said:
As opposed to a Pixel Xl? This is a systemui.apk swap so it will not work on a Pixel.
If you are talking about the battery percent, PM me a copy of the latest firmware version systemui.apk and framework.apk for the Pixel I'll make one for it.
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Thanks mate, i guess i will wait for a pixel version now, but thanks for your work anyway!
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CZ Eddie said:
Yes, like a doofus I posted this mod on the Pixel forum letting folks know I didn't know if it would work or not (I thought it would).
One guy tried it and it bootlooped him.
Pixel & XL have the same V, X, U designations and filenames on firmware so with that and some other reasoning, I suspected the framework would be same.
My bad.
#learningasigo
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I think its because they have different display resolution? So there must be some different that have to be made
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I think its because they have different display resolution? So there must be some different that have to be made
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Yup, the resolution was one thing I was worried about but I'm not familiar enough with the framework to know if there is anything in it specific to resolution or not.
If you want to upload your framework and let me know which specific mods you want, I'll try to find time to do those edits for you.
So far I only know how to do the mods I listed in the OP.
I haven't had a chance yet to review TulsaDiver's mods to learn them.

Keep in mind though that Google will be rolling out new firmware next week (probably) which may require re-doing the mods in the new framework.

Then its probably a good idea to wait for the next update i guess? TBH if there could be double tap lockscreen/status bar to sleep that would be perfect but maybe we should wait for the new update first? If you want to check out the framework for pixel I am more than happy to upload it to you thought
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CZ Eddie said:
Yup, the resolution was one thing I was worried about but I'm not familiar enough with the framework to know if there is anything in it specific to resolution or not.
If you want to upload your framework and let me know which specific mods you want, I'll try to find time to do those edits for you.
So far I only know how to do the mods I listed in the OP.
I haven't had a chance yet to review TulsaDiver's mods to learn them.
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Resolution isn't the problem. The public Id's do not match. All it takes is one being different and everything afterwards is out of order. The smali's think they are grabbing the dimension for the statusbar and they might be getting back the color of the battery icon instead.
I looked at the pixel files for nde63x. Pixel's apps come already deodexed? How cool is that.

Maybe that would explain why the guide I tried to follow at one point, on how to deodex, kept failing on me. lol
It's so weird because most guides assume stuff is at /system when the Pixel has a /system but everything at /system_root/system instead.
I'm just glad the stock ROM from Google (my first Google phone) is so great "as is".
I still can't wait for Dirty Unicorns to drop.
But if it never does, I'll probably be happy with Xposed and stock Google + framework mods.
The next big thing on my wishlist is to get rid of the "Car Mode" in the drop-down when you're in Car Mode.
You can't tell it to go away and never come back, like Google now lets you do with many other drop-down messages.
Xposed + NotifyClean (or the other app by the same team) will resolve that.