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I got this idea from a thread where someone was asking for a certain icon pack and I suggested to go one by one and grab the icon from each apk. I then thought to myself that this could all be automated. So here it is:
Ultimate Extractor
HOW TO USE:
1. Download icex.zip
2. Make folder C:\icex
3. Extract files from icex.zip to C:\icex
4. Put the theme in C:\icex (has to have .zip extension)
5. Make sure that the theme is the only zip file in C:\icex
6. Now you have 4 choices:
-> 6a: If you want everything (.pngs, .jpgs, .xmls) run UltimateExtractor.bat
-> 6b: If you want only icons (icon.png or ic_launcher*.png) run IconExtractor.bat
-> 6c: If you want almost every single .png run PngExtractor.bat
-> 6d: If you want to run Ultimate Extractor on .apks and not a whole zip file, run UltimateExtractorApk.bat *NEW*
Thanks to ultra spikey for his theme porter script which I based mines off of and thanks to woelv for the thread that got me to do this.
xidominicanoix said:
I got this idea from a thread where someone was asking for a certain icon pack and I suggested to go one by one and grab the icon from each apk. I then thought to myself that this could all be automated. So here it is:
ICon EXtractor v1.0
HOW TO USE:
1. Download icex.zip
2. Make folder C:\icex
3. Extract files from icex.zip to C:\icex
4. Put the theme in C:\icex (has to have .zip extension)
5. Make sure that the theme is the only zip file in C:\icex
6. Now you have to choices:
-> 6a: If you want every single icon, run IconExtractor.bat
-> 6a -> 1: You will be prompted twice
-> 6a -> 2: Hit 'u' and enter at both prompts
-> 6b: If you dont want to be prompted, run IconExtractor_NoPrompt.bat
7. All the icons will now be in folder C:\icex\icons
The reason that the non prompting one won't give you all the icons is because a lot of icons are named "icon.png" so they end up overwriting each other. Also some of the ic_launcher* icons have the same name as well (such as ic_launcher_gallery). The prompting script gives you the option to automatically rename the .pngs as they are extracted. I will try and find a way around this eventually.
I will try to find a way to get all the icons without being prompted (its a 7z thing)
Thanks to ultra spikey for his theme porter script which I based mines off of and thanks to woelv for the thread that got me to do this.
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wow man... you never cease to amaze me... keep up the badass work!
Ted417 said:
wow man... you never cease to amaze me... keep up the badass work!
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hehe thanks man .. if only i could get it to be perfect
nice work! now you need another tool to repack the icons. so people can extract icons from one place and repack them automatically into another. that would be perfect since people who extract the icons want to use it for another app or theme.
NguyenHuu said:
nice work! now you need another tool to repack the icons. so people can extract icons from one place and repack them automatically into another. that would be perfect since people who extract the icons want to use it for another app or theme.
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well thats what ultra spikey's theme porter is for
xidominicanoix said:
The reason that the non prompting one won't give you all the icons is because a lot of icons are named "icon.png" so they end up overwriting each other. Also some of the ic_launcher* icons have the same name as well (such as ic_launcher_gallery). The prompting script gives you the option to automatically rename the .pngs as they are extracted. I will try and find a way around this eventually.
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Maybe you could create folders for each apk. So that the icons can be easily identified?
Great work, by the way!
RichieDaze said:
Maybe you could create folders for each apk. So that the icons can be easily identified?
Great work, by the way!
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i was able to get them into folders for each apk but i was having trouble getting them to the root of each folder (they were in res/drawable within each folder which is what im trying to avoid)
ill keep working on it and see if i can get them into the root of their own folders
EDIT: found a huge bug which ill be fixing for the next update
xidominicanoix said:
i was able to get them into folders for each apk but i was having trouble getting them to the root of each folder (they were in res/drawable within each folder which is what im trying to avoid)
ill keep working on it and see if i can get them into the root of their own folders
EDIT: found a huge bug which ill be fixing for the next update
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This would make mylife ten times easier to port themes. I have to search through the whole rom to get the png's I need. It takes around 4 hours to do. Plus some of the older roms png's have different names for them. Mostly on the Framework. Does it extract the png's from the Framework as well?
Yea it should be doing so but ill double check to make sure
EDIT: no i wasnt doing it before but i implemented it now
ok new update
have everything in separate folders now
enjoy
ALSO, for anyone who's curious .. that 'huge bug' is due to some themes having an 'app' folder while others have 'system/app' ... my script wasnt working with the 'app' folder before ... now it tests for it
EDIT: had to re up it real quick with a small fix
Should I reboot after doing this process or simply the icons apply themselves instantly? 'Cause I did it and nothing happened. i'm on CyanogenMod 3.97 and try to put icons of the Aero theme...Can some help...Pleaseeee
fairymaru said:
Should I reboot after doing this process or simply the icons apply themselves instantly? 'Cause I did it and nothing happened. i'm on CyanogenMod 3.97 and try to put icons of the Aero theme...Can some help...Pleaseeee
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this isnt changing the icons in your phone .. this extracts the icons from any theme and puts them in a folder on your computer .... its mainly a help to theme devs or anyone looking just for icons
Ohhh ok good thanks for the reply
This program works great....Only one thing though, on the launcher folder, seems like the png's w/ the same name get over writen. Example= "delete_handle" from Res/drawable-land AND Res/drawable-port aren't two different Png's. Maybe for this apk and others with thhe same folders, you could place them in the original folders----Drawable----Drawable-land----Drawable-port, as you said it work before hand. Some other folder/Png's are missing as well...
I tryed to use UltraSpikey's theme converter and was unsucessful. I was More accurate using this method, thanks to you... It is gladly appreciated...
RichieDaze said:
This program works great....Only one thing though, on the launcher folder, seems like the png's w/ the same name get over writen. Example= "delete_handle" from Res/drawable-land AND Res/drawable-port aren't two different Png's. Maybe for this apk and others with thhe same folders, you could place them in the original folders----Drawable----Drawable-land----Drawable-port, as you said it work before hand. Some other folder/Png's are missing as well...
I tryed to use UltraSpikey's theme converter and was unsucessful. I was More accurate using this method, thanks to you... It is gladly appreciated...
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yea the overwriting pisses me off but its the only way to get it fully automated .. i will add a second version that will prompt to rename any pngs ... or i can try to get the drawable, drawable-land, and drawable-port right ... can you let me know which folders are missing so i can see why?
Can't wait until saturday night, i'm off work, so i can play with this. Thanks for your hard work!
RichieDaze said:
This program works great....Only one thing though, on the launcher folder, seems like the png's w/ the same name get over writen. Example= "delete_handle" from Res/drawable-land AND Res/drawable-port aren't two different Png's. Maybe for this apk and others with thhe same folders, you could place them in the original folders----Drawable----Drawable-land----Drawable-port, as you said it work before hand. Some other folder/Png's are missing as well...
I tryed to use UltraSpikey's theme converter and was unsucessful. I was More accurate using this method, thanks to you... It is gladly appreciated...
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now they get extracted into their respective folders (drawable, drawable-land, drawable-port, etc) (also this stops the overwriting )
temporizer said:
Can't wait until saturday night, i'm off work, so i can play with this. Thanks for your hard work!
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no problem man .. just trying to use what ive learned so far to help out the community
Works perfect now!!!
Ten Thumbs up!!!!!!
Now its like stealing candy from the baby...
Any ideas that i should implement .. it feels sorta 'final' but i can always try and optimize/revise/add to it
There's always room for improvement... How about making this script pull the Jpeg"s off the Framework and Launcher??? Then at a later date(Next update) locate the most common edited Xml's files to be pulled off next...
Hello All,
I know this question was already raised by many but I dont see an appropriate answer to this.. I searched the whole forum but I didnt get a proper method of how to enable the sound file(mp3) saved in the bootanimation.zip. I got following thread which was quite useful but not totally..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22773156
Can anyone give me a proper method of how can I enable and change the boot sound please?
I saw some nice thread for moto droid but it has different format than that of Arc. So please we need similar kind of procedure for arc.. thanks..
Boot Animation Changer LITE - Market
Here ya go. It worked on my ZTE Blade, but the volume is extra loud.
It's not the same though.
the media folder has the files in it .. just change it to whatever you want
No, you are not getting me.. The application u told has in built list of animations but I dont want the animations.. I already have many animation zip files but I want to know how to add a sound file to it and how to enable it.. ?
mandarjoshiin said:
No, you are not getting me.. The application u told has in built list of animations but I dont want the animations.. I already have many animation zip files but I want to know how to add a sound file to it and how to enable it.. ?
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Dude... Check it out... The name of the app is Bootanimation Changer, but it can also change the sounds!
Ok.. I understand that it also changes the sound but I wont to set my own sound n not the one which comes with the built in bootanimations in that list of the app.. I hope u got me now.. I dont see any option in the app where I can set my own sound..
if you are rooted then navigate to system/media find the bootanimation you want you use.
unzip file
insert sound files.
rezip
This might help not 100% sure.
I have not tried it dont know if it will work.
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Yes bro.. This is the one I want.. From where can I get this app?
Its is in market.
look at 2nd post he told you already
Sent from somewhere.......
Tried with the Boot Animation Changer.. But it does not enable/change the sound..
mandarjoshiin said:
Tried with the Boot Animation Changer.. But it does not enable/change the sound..
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I think you just put a mp3 file called "bootanim.mp3" inside the bootanimation.zip file: -
* Extract the file some-where on your pc.
* put bootanim.mp3 in the same folder as desc.txt (this is the root of the extracted file).
* re-create the zip file called bootanimation.zip BUT you must use "store" compression.
* put the new bootanimation.zip into the /system/media folder of your android device (requires a program like "root browser")
That should do it...
I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp
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RodneyNL said:
I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp
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You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
I can help if you need.
You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543631
Thanks for your reply om gonna try it out i'll let you know of i need your help (probably i will need it xD)
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Adding icons to whatsapp
Hey Guys has anyone tried adding new icons into the default whatsapp?
Or do the modded versions allow adding additional GIF'S to be added to the instant messenger?
Thanks
yes i have tried it, but it's useless since the recipient of the emoticon should have the "moded" version too, so that he could see the emoticon
Just wanted to add that Ive noticed the Iphone has new icons and I can view them on my phone which dont have those icons :/
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You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
I can help if you need.
You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543631
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I used 'Formatter' to rename (whatsapp) .apk file into .zip did required changes (replaced one .png smiley file) & again renamed it into .apk
But then, I'm not able to install it (even after uninstalling previous version). An error saying 'Application not installed' shows.
How can I modify .apk files (in terms of replacing only the smiley image files) & repack it into proper .apk file so that I'll be able to install it without any error?
Please help me..
thanks
yogz214 said:
I used 'Formatter' to rename (whatsapp) .apk file into .zip did required changes (replaced one .png smiley file) & again renamed it into .apk
But then, I'm not able to install it (even after uninstalling previous version). An error saying 'Application not installed' shows.
How can I modify .apk files (in terms of replacing only the smiley image files) & repack it into proper .apk file so that I'll be able to install it without any error?
Please help me..
thanks
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i also want a new smiley, for example a puking smiley
After modifying the apk i think you should resign it to be able to install it
Check zipsigner from the play store
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fmardini said:
After modifying the apk i think you should resign it to be able to install it
Check zipsigner from the play store
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so i have to download the whatsapp.apk, unrar it, change the icons in it, and resign it?
Were are the folder?
I am getting a "parsing" error by installing whatsapp
jonny.pl said:
i also want a new smiley, for example a puking smiley
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That is exactly what I am trying to do here.
I was looking for the same & found these.
http://www.techgyd.com/whatsapp-stickers-free-android-iphone/12739/
Good idea, but not practical
In order to install an apk, it must be properly signed and with a password that only the developers know. If you own the app though, you will still need to to decompile and recreate the apk structure by turning the directories of the zip into an android structure, since the compiling will change pretty much everything.
Worst part of it all, if you somehow manage to change and install the app, only you will be able to see it since only the apk installed on your phone has those custom emoticons.
Cheers :good:
how do I put emoticons on viber /whatsapp for sell
Just get your friends to use wechat, has all the emos in the world. Whatsapp is crap
HOW TO CHANGE .APK ICON USING APK MANAGER.
Many people have asked how to change icons of apps in app drawer,once it was my question too,and I searched every corner of xda to find a thread explaining me that but it was of no avail even though i FOUND one but it didn't work on my sgs2.Therefore,I decided to help everybody who is having the same problem including me.So I brought you the easiest 'n simplest way to change the icons,it's lenghty as many would call it but once you get the hang of it,you'll be changing the icons of 'n on.
JUST FOLLOW THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE;
1. Copy Settings.apk in the folder called "place-apk-here-for-modding"
2. Start the "Script.bat"
3. Choose point 22 "Set current Project"
4. Choose your app you want to extract
5. Choose point 1 "Extract apk"
6. Go to the folder called "Projects" 7. Choose your app you just have extracted
8. Choose the folder called "res"
9. Look in the folders where the icon is.
10. Change the icon but be sure it have the same size ("mdpi: 48x48" hdpi: 72x72" xdpi: 96x96")
11. Go back to script windows or start script.bat again
12. Choose point 22 "Set current Project" again
13. Choose point 3 "Zip apk"
14. Choose point 12 "sign apk"
15. Go back to the folder "place-apk-here-for-modding" now should have a apk here that is called signed"NameOfYourApp"
16. Copy it to your Sd card and install it on your device.
OR WATCH THE STEP BY STEP VIDEO BY ME;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22M1h00k_0
Get icon packs on the biggest icon thread of xda,thanks to Falloutboy2000
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824656
Download Apk Manager here:
http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5
Well thats all,if its helpful then dont forget to thank me! peace
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Yeahhh!!! Finally i can customize my icons.....TNK so much man!!!!!
Tuqano said:
Yeahhh!!! Finally i can customize my icons.....TNK so much man!!!!!
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Glad you found it helpful !
7zip
Thanks a lot for this thread very usefull.
We can change the icons with 7-zip when we install a mod like Jkay.
1. extraxt your apk from your mod with 7zip
2. Open the apk with 7zip
3. Go into res/mipmap-hdpi for the Sgs2
4. Insert your new icon to replace the older
5.Replace the old apk
Apk manager is also very interesting to decompile the apk. This allow to change the code to make big modifications like the Domination mod.
PS: Sorry for my bad english language
Using the method in the OP you could very easily open up a can of worms if it contains badly patched 9's.
I'd personally use the universal theme template, a lot quicker, easier and safer compared to apkmanager, and it creates a backup.
I tried your method but it does not work on my sgs2 XWLPF deodex with last syiah. I cannot install the setting apk created on my phone.
I agree, although this thread is very helpful, I recommend if you're not changing any xml code or .9's... don't decompile just use UFT...
I know it's hard for some people and find decompiling and compiling complicated,so they choose 7-zip.. It's faster and easier I agree but I made this tutorial to let people learn how to use apk manager too.
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I know it's hard for some people and find decompiling and compiling complicated,so they choose 7-zip.. It's faster and easier I agree but I made this tutorial to let people learn how to use apk manager too.
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Yes but the title suggests to "change the apk icon" in which you do not need to decompile the APK to do so... maybe you should rename the title?
anyway, thumbs up!
why before using apk manager my apk is 5969 kb and after change one file ( from 1,50kb to 1,86 kb ) it is 3124 kb ? I'm changing status_bar_latest_event_content.xml in framework-res.apk
Thanks a lot..
Thanks
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Great thanks!
thanks.
but when i reboot the phone app's icon turn older.
what is the solution?
Im trying to change my clock color, either in status_bar.xml or styles.xml and neither way is working. After I push SystemUI,apk, I reboot the phone and it says systemui.apk has stopped working. I read I don't need to resign the apks, so Im not sure what else to do? Also, what compression level should I be using?
Hi, I tried using APK manager to change icons, and it works, but when I go to install on my android device, it says it didn't install.
Any help?
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It's working
Worked perfectly on Galaxy Note 2...:good:
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Hi Everyone! So I just rooted and debloated my T-Mobile S3 and I was wondering if anyone had gotten around to changing the stock button press sounds(blip) and touch sounds(water droplet). I've been creeping the internet and I can't seem to find a credible and sure fire way to do so. Anyone able to modify it? Thanks in Advance! :laugh:
I don't know the exact file names but they should be in system/media/audio/ui. The file names will give you some idea of the event that triggers the sound.
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How would you get the .ogg format from say.. an mp3 or something? If you can do that you can probably give it the same name TW_Touch.ogg and it should play the new sound. I agree it would be nice to replace it. I bet someone on here knows how to get that format. :good:
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How would you get the .ogg format from say.. an mp3 or something?
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Audacity is a free sound editing program that lets you convert your WAV/MP3 to .OGG
what is the path directory to the sounds? I've been looking through it and I can't seem to find it. I must be blind.
i tried to browse here: system/media/audio/ui
but it doesn't seem to be there D:
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Audacity is a free sound editing program that lets you convert your WAV/MP3 to .OGG
what is the path directory to the sounds? I've been looking through it and I can't seem to find it. I must be blind.
i tried to browse here: system/media/audio/ui
but it doesn't seem to be there D:
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That is the right directory. I am looking in root explorer right now and thats the correct one.
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IamPhoReal said:
Audacity is a free sound editing program that lets you convert your WAV/MP3 to .OGG
what is the path directory to the sounds? I've been looking through it and I can't seem to find it. I must be blind.
i tried to browse here: system/media/audio/ui
but it doesn't seem to be there D:
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Is that on the PC or an app?
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That is the right directory. I am looking in root explorer right now and thats the correct one.
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Is that on the PC or an app?
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its for PC and its free!
here is the link: audacity(dot)sourceforge(dot)net
(uh they wont let me post because i'm a new member >_< just fill in the dots)
I really like audacity. I used to use it to make my ring tones and notification sounds and looks like I'll be using it again!
Hi Everyone! So I got it working! super excited with my new interface sounds
Here are the steps you need to take:
1. Have a File Explorer with ROOT access
2. Navigate to system/media/audio/ui
3. Choose the sound you want to replace (I edited S_HW_TOUCH.ogg and TW_TOUCH.ogg)
4. Save a backup of the sounds and replace them with your unique .ogg sound files (use a program like audacity to convert your sound file to .OGG)
5. Restart your phone.
6. PROFIT!
Happy Modding Everyone. Thanks are appreciated! :highfive:
IamPhoReal said:
Hi Everyone! So I got it working! super excited with my new interface sounds
Here are the steps you need to take:
1. Have a File Explorer with ROOT access
2. Navigate to system/media/audio/ui
3. Choose the sound you want to replace (I edited S_HW_TOUCH.ogg and TW_TOUCH.ogg)
4. Save a backup of the sounds and replace them with your unique .ogg sound files (use a program like audacity to convert your sound file to .OGG)
5. Restart your phone.
6. PROFIT!
Happy Modding Everyone. Thanks are appreciated! :highfive:
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Can you post your new sound? Where did you get it from?
The only one that upsets me is the water droplets lol, I need something else. I was going to go with a CM9/10 but nothing I like really... maybe the SGS II has some nice ones?
Can you post your new sound? Where did you get it from?
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I Use Final Fantasy 7 Sounds for my interface. I just downloaded the WAVs online and converted to OGG. I could send them to you if you want them.
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The only one that upsets me is the water droplets lol, I need something else. I was going to go with a CM9/10 but nothing I like really... maybe the SGS II has some nice ones?
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I really dislike the water droplets as well. Those were among the first i've changed. I believe they are the LOCK.ogg and UNLOCK.ogg
I'm on my phone so I can't search very well. Did anyone find where the dialer sound was?
I looked in the phone apk and only found two sound files, neither of which was the dial pad sound
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IamPhoReal said:
Hi Everyone! So I got it working! super excited with my new interface sounds
Here are the steps you need to take:
1. Have a File Explorer with ROOT access
2. Navigate to system/media/audio/ui
3. Choose the sound you want to replace (I edited S_HW_TOUCH.ogg and TW_TOUCH.ogg)
4. Save a backup of the sounds and replace them with your unique .ogg sound files (use a program like audacity to convert your sound file to .OGG)
5. Restart your phone.
6. PROFIT!
Happy Modding Everyone. Thanks are appreciated! :highfive:
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Hi Everyone, Where do i find the system/media/audio/ui File? i cant find it in my phone. can anyone help please...