http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830
A while ago I tried to find a fix for using dark themes (saves battery life) but MMS text always turned out black on black. Making it unreadable.
So after a some investigations I am happy to say I have a fix that works with sending images
The CM10.1 version works with Shpongle for me fine so far.
mcgi5sr2 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830
A while ago I tried to find a fix for using dark themes (saves battery life) but MMS text always turned out black on black. Making it unreadable.
So after a some investigations I am happy to say I have a fix that works with sending images
The CM10.1 version works with Shpongle for me fine so far.
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Just tried this one, with much better effect, works better with more themes
https://www.box.com/s/zpaxiyp3dehrmdw9n66m
i use the one from black jelly 2.2
Curious,
just installed this and the icon on the homescreen is still that green default native app one.
I really dig that ics colored icon, is there a way to change it within the app as opposed to using something like desktop visualizer? I'm looking for it to install that icon by default.
I know i can decompile the apk and change it that way. But I'm prepping to do a reinstall on my pc and don't want to install an apk tool till after.
If not that's cool, just figured I'd ask
Ken C said:
Curious,
just installed this and the icon on the homescreen is still that green default native app one.
I really dig that ics colored icon, is there a way to change it within the app as opposed to using something like desktop visualizer? I'm looking for it to install that icon by default.
I know i can decompile the apk and change it that way. But I'm prepping to do a reinstall on my pc and don't want to install an apk tool till after.
If not that's cool, just figured I'd ask
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i dont think u can change the Icon of the Messages app ... the icons come from Framework-res.apk .. you have to change it there or use a theme :good::fingers-crossed:
Here's another hmm for y'all. And I'll mention that I pulled the native mms apk from the phone first.
Does anybody have the app going back to the light colors after a reboot? I still have the native apk but it's on my sd card. So I can't see where it could be influencing the dark apk. But sure as the sun rises in the east, when I have to reboot for some reason it reverts. If I reinstall the dark apk it all goes back to what is supposed to be, and I retain all my messages. Just curious if it's just me. Or something I did
Oh, figured out how to get the ics icon to show on your homescreen.
Before you flash your Rom, go into system/app and pull the green mms.apk, and replace it with the dark version. When the phone boots it'll use that apk and viola. Ics icon and dark mms.
Hope this helps somebody. Personally I think the dark version actually sends the msgs faster. Maybe it's in my head, but it sure felt that way,
Update: for clarification, this needs to be done on your pc. Don't have to unzip the file or anything, just open it as you would a normal file/folder. I is definitely say to do this before transferring the Rom file to you device. It seems to take forever otherwise. Plus one on the phone, it seems you can't change the name of the file. Which I'd definitely recommend. Just name it "mms.apk" the device seems to take care of the permission stuff itself.
Ken C said:
Oh, figured out how to get the ics icon to show on your homescreen.
Before you flash your Rom, go into system/app and pull the green mms.apk, and replace it with the dark version. When the phone boots it'll use that apk and viola. Ics icon and dark mms.
Hope this helps somebody. Personally I think the dark version actually sends the msgs faster. Maybe it's in my head, but it sure felt that way,
Update: for clarification, this needs to be done on your pc. Don't have to unzip the file or anything, just open it as you would a normal file/folder. I is definitely say to do this before transferring the Rom file to you device. It seems to take forever otherwise. Plus one on the phone, it seems you can't change the name of the file. Which I'd definitely recommend. Just name it "mms.apk" the device seems to take care of the permission stuff itself.
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Using root explorer you can just paste it into the system/app folder, also if you use Titanium backup then once its installed you can incorporate the update into the rom. This means it will always boot with your new .apk
I have just installed the BlackOut clear theme with mms.apk and all the rest. You can install all the zips etc for GAPs as well
http://www.designrifts.com/teamblackedoutapp/
mcgi5sr2 said:
Using root explorer you can just paste it into the system/app folder, also if you use Titanium backup then once its installed you can incorporate the update into the rom. This means it will always boot with your new .apk
I have just installed the BlackOut clear theme with mms.apk and all the rest. You can install all the zips etc for GAPs as well
http://www.designrifts.com/teamblackedoutapp/
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That's interesting.I was using smanager to do the same thing. But whenever I'd rebootthe phone it would revert to the native style. The only way I've gotten it to stick permanently is with the method I mentioned before
Ken C said:
That's interesting.I was using smanager to do the same thing. But whenever I'd rebootthe phone it would revert to the native style. The only way I've gotten it to stick permanently is with the method I mentioned before
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You need to rename and redo the permissions as well, but all that can be done on phone with root explorer.
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You need to rename and redo the permissions as well, but all that can be done on phone with root explorer.
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Just replacing the one in the Rom with the dark one and flashing the Rom did it for me. No permission stuff, just renamed it. And flashed the Rom. aside from pulling the native app from the Rom zip. That is
Lol...y'all jinxed me. It's showing everywhere but on the homescreen in blue.
Ken C said:
Lol...y'all jinxed me. It's showing everywhere but on the homescreen in blue.
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Any reason why it crashes everytime I send a picture? Can text np but can not sent pics.
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Brutal Pineapple said:
Any reason why it crashes everytime I send a picture? Can text np but can not sent pics.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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Check your APN settings are correct
mcgi5sr2 said:
Just tried this one, with much better effect, works better with more themes
https://www.box.com/s/zpaxiyp3dehrmdw9n66m
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Can u tell from where this app is from mate??? I mean, thread link???
rohov said:
Can u tell from where this app is from mate??? I mean, thread link???
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I wish I could remember Rohov, have you discovered its been ripped from someone elses work? Or are you looking for a nice 4.2.2 MMS.apk, I can recommend the Slim 4.2.2 mms,apk looks purdy.
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I wish I could remember Rohov, have you discovered its been ripped from someone elses work? Or are you looking for a nice 4.2.2 MMS.apk, I can recommend the Slim 4.2.2 mms,apk looks purdy.
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Can u provide the link of some good 4.3 or 4.2.2 mms.apk if u kno???
rohov said:
Can u provide the link of some good 4.3 or 4.2.2 mms.apk if u kno???
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http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads is where I got mine from, there is a little variation from rom to rom but generally pretty mint. Plenty of dark gapps in there as well, I used most of the 4.4 ones in the SlimRom except for the camera which I got from a normal google apk.
I'm working on a apktool guide so you could always read and use that :angel: .
Do you want direct links for apk only to save bandwidth? or are the rom files fine?
Thanx for sharing!!!... But i cant find mms.apk anywhere... Is it in rom zip??? If yes, plz if u have, can u share the direct links for apk...
rohov said:
Thanx for sharing!!!... But i cant find mms.apk anywhere... Is it in rom zip??? If yes, plz if u have, can u share the direct links for apk...
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Hi Rohov, its in the rom.zip all the mms.apk s are in the /system/app folder. You can use any zip program to open them and pull the apks out. Once they are on your phone you may need to change the permissions to -r -rw -rw itll make sense in the root browser if not post me.
Here as requested is my current fav mms.apk tho.
https://mega.co.nz/#!twEQyDrK!5W33umnIY1pMAZ6DEr_LTNh1ADX18SIHx0T41BId67w
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Making this thread in effort to keep things a little less cluttered in the forum/threads
Post your inquiries here and I'll try my best to answer your questions when time permits... this is a community so hopefully the other experienced senior members will chime in to help.
Overground: can we get a sticky?
reserved for faq
Alrite just a couple questions about theming and customization.
I would like to apply your red sense theme.
-Do I have to use a rom or can I just apply it on my rooted phone?
-If I have to use a rom which do you suggest so I can still use the original internet app that came with the phone?
Thx for all your help!
Sent you a PM about this actually.
Whats the trick to enable transparency? Particularly the notification pull-down. I have already modified framework-res.apk to include the transparent images, however they are not displaying transparent when applied to the phone. I read a few things about hexing, and even found a 'transparency patcher' program from droid-forums. This patcher apparently, does the hex work for you on services.jar. However, it did not do the trick. What am I missing here?
I'm running my own fully deodexed custom rom based on the 2.2 sense leak.
I'm working on Transparency as well...I contacted Xeudoxus at droidforums...hopefully he can help.
I would just like to know how to manually change my icons and or folders on my home screen and in my app drawer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
I too would like to find out how to change the "Folders" icon from the plain manila to obviously something else.
Tyler 3 said:
Alrite just a couple questions about theming and customization.
I would like to apply your red sense theme.
-Do I have to use a rom or can I just apply it on my rooted phone?
-If I have to use a rom which do you suggest so I can still use the original internet app that came with the phone?
Thx for all your help!
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All root themes will usually only work for the rom they are made for. Sometimes there are big changes to the firmware, sometimes little... a good rule of thumb is to always make a nandroid backup if your an early adopter. So long story short:
1. yes
2. whatever rom i made the theme for... you can only use the original browser app with sense
deficitism said:
Sent you a PM about this actually.
Whats the trick to enable transparency? Particularly the notification pull-down. I have already modified framework-res.apk to include the transparent images, however they are not displaying transparent when applied to the phone. I read a few things about hexing, and even found a 'transparency patcher' program from droid-forums. This patcher apparently, does the hex work for you on services.jar. However, it did not do the trick. What am I missing here?
I'm running my own fully deodexed custom rom based on the 2.2 sense leak.
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I'm working on Transparency as well...I contacted Xeudoxus at droidforums...hopefully he can help.
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I have no idea... If you guys get ahold of Xeadoxus then let me know how its done. I have a feeling he'll tell you to download xUltimate though.
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I would just like to know how to manually change my icons and or folders on my home screen and in my app drawer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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KGBxxx said:
I too would like to find out how to change the "Folders" icon from the plain manila to obviously something else.
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Changing folder icons/app icons: you're gonna have to theme the rom you're using
basic ingredients in no particular order:
1. update.zip- just download one of themes and the update script in there (META-INF) or make your own if you feel like learning the syntax
2. resigning tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=2
3. 7zip for extracting apks
4. Android SDK
5. Lots of time
Start extracting apks and viewing the contents of res/drawable-hdpi---where you'll find icons
Most icons are named ic_launcher_XXXX.png, some are named app_icon, others are just simply icon... you'll have to look around to find them as there is no easy way to change them. Once you find the icon you want to replace, drop your new icon (with exactly the same name) into the same directory (preferably using 7zip since you don't have to have the directory extracted to replace it) and resign the entire zip file... flash zip and win!
So how much time do you think I would need if I was to do this? Just kidding looks like a pain in the ass. However, doable. Thanks for the link to signing the zip. Thought it just might be a bit easier. Hopefully soon I can change the plain folders to a picture of my girlfriend or something.
Sent from my noob rooted dinc.
Signal Bars
I have seemed to try everything to change the signal bar(s) colors. I have changed all of the icons to a red theme and the only way I can think thats left is that it has to be hex coded. Important fact is I am running skyraider 2.0.1. Has anyone had any luck changing these?
I want to add CM6 dialer to my docrom, Its a mess to get it running tho. Any other lightweight alternative dialer out?
Dialer One (Market)
I use it a lot and is very good (T9 search is very good).
Made by some russian guy.
transparent
one of darkys rom had a transparent stock one i use that now on your rom
how can i get that transparent dialer from darkys rom to use in another rom?
i dont know how to upload a file on here but if you got email ill send the apk to u. then all u do is use root explorer and copy the file into system/apps and overwright the one whats already there. if it dont let u then click the r/o button at the top and try again and it will work, then bingo u have transparent keyboard
mikeinessex said:
i dont know how to upload a file on here but if you got email ill send the apk to u. then all u do is use root explorer and copy the file into system/apps and overwright the one whats already there. if it dont let u then click the r/o button at the top and try again and it will work, then bingo u have transparent keyboard
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elo mate figured it out. i attached the apk here dialertabactivity.apk any probs just inbox me
I have been using Youlu for a week. Like it so far. Nice, clean UI and functional
mikeinessex said:
elo mate figured it out. i attached the apk here dialertabactivity.apk any probs just inbox me
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Just tried to install this but it asked if I wanted to uninstall the stock one? Don't really want to do that as I may never get it back.
Ganfas said:
how can i get that transparent dialer from darkys rom to use in another rom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874123
go here you will find the transparent dialer.....its a cwm flashable zip
Tehpriest said:
Just tried to install this but it asked if I wanted to uninstall the stock one? Don't really want to do that as I may never get it back.
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if you want the old one back just have the apk saved and do the same again with the stock apk
Tehpriest said:
Just tried to install this but it asked if I wanted to uninstall the stock one? Don't really want to do that as I may never get it back.
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cruznec linked you to a good page but it makes no difference weather you do it as a zip of mount it urself. the zip will do the same it will replace ur stock with the transparent dialer
@tehpriest....
before installing mine.......get a backup of the original one using root explorer.....copy it from system/app into ur sdcard........
u got it backed up......
now if u wish to go back then just replace the apk frm my zip file with the backup apk and flash it
hey ppl,I tried to use the cm9 mms app on my stock rom,after googlin it seems that it wont work..so i decided to theme the stock mms.apk to look like cm9(well not exactly )
I used the resource files from galaxy nexus dump,and i should say that i used 2 png's from master vertumus ics theme..so the credit goes to him too..
INSTALLATION:
place the mms.apk in system/app...fix permissions and reboot..
Note:i have tested it in LP3,I think it'll work in other roms too..
anto.danny said:
hey ppl,I tried to use the cm9 mms app on my stock rom,after googlin it seems that it wont work..so i decided to theme the stock mms.apk to look like cm9(well not exactly )
I used the resource files from galaxy nexus dump,and i should say that i used 2 png's from master vertumus ics theme..so the credit goes to him too..
INSTALLATION:
place the mms.apk in system/app...fix permissions and reboot..
Note:i have tested it in LP3,I think it'll work in other roms too..
next update will include holo background,i'm sleepy now
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When I slide the conversation to the left or right, instead of getting "Call" or "Message" I get these weird strings (attached)
Well that looks weird...which rom are u in mate?? try clearing dalvik in recovery..
I'm on my own ROM. I wiped dalvik already, I even tried re-odexing the app, not that that would make a difference.
It's based on LP3 -- so it SHOULD be compatible.
attach your roms mms.apk ill theme it and lets see if that solves this,cuz am on wanam LP3 rom and it works perfectly..
I'm just uploading the odexed apk. The source files aren't there but you should be able to change the files in drawable-hdpi without too much trouble. Let me know if you need it de-odexed so you can actually decompile it
i wont be needing deodexed apk, as i didn't play with the xml and jar files..simple replace of png's..anyway while i was replacing your mms.apk i found out that certain png of yours were 9.png in mine..so i didn't replace them,may be that was the problem..lets see if this works..
anto.danny said:
i wont be needing deodexed apk, as i didn't play with the xml and jar files..simple replace of png's..anyway while i was replacing your mms.apk i found out that certain png of yours were 9.png in mine..so i didn't replace them,may be that was the problem..lets see if this works..
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Works! Thanks
Are you okay if I put it in my ROM? I'll obviously give you credit
Hi! This apk also works with ics xxlps?
@shishir95 sure mate.
am an deodexed LPS now and it works like a charm
anto.danny said:
next update will include holo background,i'm sleepy now
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Hope u're not sleepy atm , Im still waiting for this mod with holo background
sorry mate,i wasn't successful in implementing it...only static colors can be set for background(hex code)..
CM9 MMS
Is there a way to take the actual CM9 mms.apk and actually replace the existing mms.apk? I'm using MysticPride's v.18 Rom and the MMS is themed in a way that I am not fond of. I'd like the stock MMS or if possible that of the latest CM9 Nightlies. Any response is greatly appreciated.
Here is the deal cm9,ASOP apps wont work on Samsung stock rom and vice verse cuz they have different framework dependencies..but dev's have found a way to port the stock app's but that's on GB,i don't know if it could be implemented to ICS
Thanks!
Thanks for your response. I have actually gone way overboard now for the past three days and have come pretty far getting things the way I wanted. I just ended up installing a different Rom and adding the bootanimation from Mystic along with the latest N.E.A.K. Kernel with overclocking and now my phone is sick and has the stock SMS. The only thing I didn't like about the Mystic SMS was the colors (Anal) I know! The SMS from CM9 is pretty cool in my opinion only because it shows the contact image within the texting screen rather than just as a thread. Whatever though, Thanks for your response and time. I have really learned a lot on here in the past couple days. Very appealing new hobby this Android Development...
Thanks again, Bobby C. - Incloud Design
http://inclouddesign.com/
Mate your site is uber cool!!!
anto.danny said:
Here is the deal cm9,ASOP apps wont work on Samsung stock rom and vice verse cuz they have different framework dependencies..but dev's have found a way to port the stock app's but that's on GB,i don't know if it could be implemented to ICS
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I have aosp mms implemented into my rom so its possible. But its a hassle.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
if you find time,can you post a tutorial...
anto.danny said:
hey ppl,I tried to use the cm9 mms app on my stock rom,after googlin it seems that it wont work..so i decided to theme the stock mms.apk to look like cm9(well not exactly )
I used the resource files from galaxy nexus dump,and i should say that i used 2 png's from master vertumus ics theme..so the credit goes to him too..
INSTALLATION:
place the mms.apk in system/app...fix permissions and reboot..
Note:i have tested it in LP3,I think it'll work in other roms too..
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Hello!
I like your mms.apk very much, it looks cool. But sad to say I only have a galaxy ace S5830i. I really want to use your mms, though. Can you do one that is compatible for my phone? Please?
jraquino said:
Hello!
I like your mms.apk very much, it looks cool. But sad to say I only have a galaxy ace S5830i. I really want to use your mms, though. Can you do one that is compatible for my phone? Please?
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PM me ur mms.apk..
hi does anyone one know how to install custom battery icons through Rom Toolbox Pro app as it doesn't seem to work for me when I press install. I am rooted and currently using the Omega rom.
In Simplistic Framework (paid version) its very easy
McLaren__F1 said:
In Simplistic Framework (paid version) its very easy
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thank you for the reply, I have tried the android Simplistic control app and still the same when I try to change its still the same blue circle battery icon that came with the Omega rom, I did notice something strange, when it comes to a certain percentage it would show the custom icon I installed then disappear after that. Any idea what the problem is??
hon84 said:
thank you for the reply, I have tried the android Simplistic control app and still the same when I try to change its still the same blue circle battery icon that came with the Omega rom, I did notice something strange, when it comes to a certain percentage it would show the custom icon I installed then disappear after that. Any idea what the problem is??
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You could always edit the battery icons yourself. Just paste the wanted battery icons into SystemUI.apk where the battery icons are supposed to be and push it into /system/app with the correct permissions and voila you're done.
Doing this quite often when there are themes I want to apply but they don't come in CWM flashable zip for the rom I'm using
xcly said:
You could always edit the battery icons yourself. Just paste the wanted battery icons into SystemUI.apk where the battery icons are supposed to be and push it into /system/app with the correct permissions and voila you're done.
Doing this quite often when there are themes I want to apply but they don't come in CWM flashable zip for the rom I'm using
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hmmm sounds complicated, can you tell me how to do it?
hon84 said:
hmmm sounds complicated, can you tell me how to do it?
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Its not only about installing the SF app, you'll have to flash its content as well that is when you make changes on the control app it will reflect.
SF LINK :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029712
hon84 said:
hmmm sounds complicated, can you tell me how to do it?
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Just copy the systemui API from your system/app folder to your sdcard and open it using 7zip or similar program on your PC. Locate the icon files within the app, most likely under res/drawable/hdpi or xhdpi and copy the icon you want straight into the apk and overwrite. No need to extract the apk. Note this only works when replacing images. If you want 1% battery, you'll have to edit some xmls as well (dunno which one though).
And just copy the apk back to where you found it and give it the correct permission (644) and reboot.
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda premium
paste this apk in /system and set permissions rw-r-r with root explorer or similar then cut and paste in priv-app/ replacing-it or flash in recovery
Thanks for the apk! One request, can you give us your launcher, please?
Works good. Always loved that icon.
Works?
I downloaded the flashable zip, and it seemed to install correctly. The original phone app has been replaced, and the icon has changed. So, I assume it has installed.
Does the business search work however? It may be my phone or location, but typing in pizza hut or the local bank comes up with nothing...
Thanks anyway, because at least I get the nice blue flat icon
FelipeMalagon said:
Thanks for the apk! One request, can you give us your launcher, please?
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It is Google Experience Launcher
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KairosDev said:
I downloaded the flashable zip, and it seemed to install correctly. The original phone app has been replaced, and the icon has changed. So, I assume it has installed.
Does the business search work however? It may be my phone or location, but typing in pizza hut or the local bank comes up with nothing...
Thanks anyway, because at least I get the nice blue flat icon
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No it's only the icon from Google dialer the rest is moto g stock dialer
Thanks mate! Saved me the trouble of decompiling and recompiling. :highfive:
Simply by using Nova Launcher you can have that icon aswell and I suspect other launchers might do the job too.
Nice! Can you change the icon for the Contact (People) to be more rounded like others apps on hotseat?
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4.4.4?
Any chance of a version for 4.4.4? Presume this one is incompatible, reluctant to try it as I know the dialers are slightly different in the two builds. Thanks in advance!
galaimo said:
Any chance of a version for 4.4.4? Presume this one is incompatible, reluctant to try it as I know the dialers are slightly different in the two builds. Thanks in advance!
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stock kk 4.4.4 dialer with google dialer icon
Try this
synescu said:
stock kk 4.4.4 dialer with google dialer icon
Try this
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Flashed the zip through philz recovery and worked perfectly
synescu said:
paste this apk in /system and set permissions rw-r-r with root explorer or similar then cut and paste in priv-app/ replacing-it or flash in recovery
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Hi im new to this stuff. I get the first part but could u explain 'cut and paste in priv-app/ replacing-it or flash in recovery'. And do i have to unzip both of them before placing?
If you directly replace that apk in system/priv- app/ with default permissions will get you s system force close pop-up, so first paste in /system, change permissions and move in system/priv-app replacing the existing one
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