Hi Everyone,
i saw the White Themed Cataclysm thread and i fell in love with the white stuff (actually i was already in love with it since my Xperia) and i couldn't rest until i managed to theme it for myself.
Settings app
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Instructions:
just flash the zip with recovery. make sure to make a backup before flashing.
if you are on odexed rom, not to worry, i'm on odex as well, but i deodexed the settings.apk, so just do the same thing and make sure you delete your settings.odex file (make a copy of that, too, in case you wanna go back, you'll need it).
Old instructions:
attached you can find the apk file. just download, unzip and copy it over with any file manager (that can write the system folder), set persmissions (644), reboot and you're good to go.
make sure to backup the original apk.
the settings apk is located in system/priv-app/ folder.
Change log:
v.1.3
- otional: nexus image added to about section.
v1.2
- white "remove launcher" icon fixed
- white "add account" icon fixed
v1.1
- fixed printer icon
Download:
v1.3 (optional)
v1.2
Old downloads:
v1.1 with fixed printer icon (change made in the framework-res.apk file, therefore the flashable zip added).
View attachment Settings.zip
Known bugs:
- printer icon is white on settings, i can't find that effin icon, if you point me to the right direction, i'll fix the issue asap.
- white "add account" icon on white background - thanks to Desno365 for the help
- white "delete launcher" icon on white background - just replaced the icon, so let me know if this causes any issues
- white google account privacy settings
GrayScaled Settings
The only difference to white settings it that the icons and the text is gray (holo gray), the switch is changed to white with black text.
Download:
v1.0
GoogleDialer app
i changed the dialpad numbers to white background with black text
(screenshot is blurred on some parts due to the privacy of the contacts)
Change log:
v.1.1
- black dialer action bar at the bottom is fixed now
v.1.0 - Initial version
Download:
v1.1
Mirror: v.1.1
Old downloads:
v1.0
Known bugs:
- action bar with open dialpad is black (doesn't wanna change for some reason :S)
Metro Blu Theme
This theme is based on white settings mod but i recolored basically everything, all holo blue supposed to be metro blu(e). There might be some leftovers
Instructions:
just flash the zip with recovery. make sure to make a backup before flashing.
Change log:
v1.1
- initial version
Download:
v1.0
Mirror: v1.0
Old downloads:
-
Known bugs:
- you tell me
Red! Theme
this is a beta and it does NOT contain the settings app, so you have to flash that individually.
Screenshots:
Instructions:
flash white settings first, doesn't really matter which one but i recommend to use the grayscaled version (unless you have any of them already flashed), then flash the Red! theme. it's important to flash Red! last, since with the other mods, you overwrite the framework and you lose the red theme.
If you are on odexed rom and haven't used any mods for Settings.apk & SystemUI.apk, then make sure the delete the .odex files for these two apps from system\priv-app folder!
Change log:
beta 1
- first release for testing but surely can be used as daily driver, there are some minor bugs though.
Download:
Beta 1
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I don't like this mod, take me back to the original!
Revert Zips - thanks to 22sl22
Get them here: http://d-h.st/users/22sl22/?fld_id=31862#files
This is odexed stock but if you are running deodex just delete the odex (from the zip).
Clear cache/dalvik is recommended
Flash away & Enjoy
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Disclaimer:
THIS IS FOR 4.4.2 STOCK - but might work on older/other 4.4 roms as well. Do this on your own risk, i'm not responsible for any damage you do by applying this mod. CREATE A BACKUP before flashing!
if you like these themes, feel free to buy me a beer (though i don't drink beer )
Credit:
i wouldn't have been able to do this without this tutorial here (for xperia devices). thanks a lot to funky0308 for it!
I'd like to say thanks to Desno365 as well for the help.
A big thanks flies out to alen1901 as well for his help!
donjamal said:
Known bugs:
- printer icon is white on settings, i can't find that effin icon, if you point me to the right direction, i'll fix the issue asap.
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Try to change "res/drawable-xhdpi/ic_grayedout_printer.png"
Desno365 said:
Try to change "res/drawable-xhdpi/ic_grayedout_printer.png"
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was thinking about that, but that icon is actually gray and not white as it is in the app itself... :-S
donjamal said:
was thinking about that, but that icon is actually gray and not white as it is in the app itself... :-S
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If you have used apktool go in "res/xml/settings _ headers.xml" to find out what icon uses, but I think it's this icon because there aren't others printing icons
Desno365 said:
If you have used apktool go in "res/xml/settings _ headers.xml" to find out what icon uses, but I think it's this icon because there aren't others printing icons
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thanks, it's in the fw: @*android:drawable/ic_print.
Fix added for printer
Sent from the outer space, delivered by an android using a nexus 4
donjamal said:
Hi Everyone,
i saw the White Themed Cataclysm thread and i fell in love with the white settings.apk (actually i was already in love with it since my Xperia) and i couldn't rest until i managed to theme it for myself.
View attachment 2487592
attached you can find the apk file. just download, unzip and copy it over with any file manager (that can write the system folder), set persmissions (644), reboot and you're good to go.
make sure to backup the original apk. if you are on odexed rom, not to worry, i'm on odex as well, but i deodexed the settings.apk, so just do the same thing and make sure you delete your settings.odex file (make a copy of that, too, in case you wanna go back, you'll need it).
the settings apk is located in system/priv-app/ folder.
Updates:
v1.1
- fixed printer icon
Download:
flashable zip with fixed printer icon (change made in the framework-res.apk file, therefore the flashable zip added):
Old download:
View attachment 2487605
Known bugs:
- printer icon is white on settings, i can't find that effin icon, if you point me to the right direction, i'll fix the issue asap.
- white "add account" icon on white background
Disclaimer:
THIS IS FOR 4.4.2 STOCK - but might work on older/other 4.4 roms as well. Do this on your own risk, i'm not responsible for any damage you do by applying this mod.
Credit:
i wouldn't have been able to do this without this tutorial here (for xperia devices). thanks a lot to funky0308 for it!
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hi i'm having problems with my default settings app.
i just have rooted my nexus 4 and changed the default font and i forgot to creat a backup...and now i can't open the Settings.
with this mod the settings app will be fixed?what do u think?and what program should i use to move the folder to the system?
thanks in advance.
Can you change "add account" and home pngs? They are white on white so it's not possible to see them well
Desno365 said:
Can you change "add account" and home pngs? They are white on white so it's not possible to see them well
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i tried to change the add account image in the xml, but doesn't seem to have effect for some reason - i can't understand though why, the png is there and it did change for the first time :S if i change the png, i'm afraid, i'll screw up something else...
for the bins on the home settings, i'll look into it, didn't check that before, sorry
ps: i guess i figured what the problem is: whenever i change the settings_header.xml, it seems, it doesn't change when i recompile the apk and therefore those 2 icons are not getting changed, even though i do the edit. :S strange.
Donjamal, I noticed another thing that need to be changed
Look at the picture
Desno365 said:
Donjamal, I noticed another thing that need to be changed
Look at the picture
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thanks for the report. i don't think though that's in settings.apk. but i might be wrong. any help is appreciated - i'm stuck with the other 2 as well... :S
xtkdarkrider said:
hi i'm having problems with my default settings app.
i just have rooted my nexus 4 and changed the default font and i forgot to creat a backup...and now i can't open the Settings.
with this mod the settings app will be fixed?what do u think?and what program should i use to move the folder to the system?
thanks in advance.
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hi,
i used root explorer to move it around but if you have recovery, i suggest to flash the newer version.
if you changed the font, i don't think, this will have any effect on that. you might have to wipe dalvik & cache.
donjamal said:
ps: i guess i figured what the problem is: whenever i change the settings_header.xml, it seems, it doesn't change when i recompile the apk and therefore those 2 icons are not getting changed, even though i do the edit. :S strange.
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Really strange, maybe it's a problem with apktool?
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Really strange, maybe it's a problem with apktool?
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don't know, possible of course though. i tried it several times now and still no effect. i can even add new png resources and stuff, but it doesn't change anything in the xml :S
i just decompiled the apk and it's there now but it still doesn't change in the apk itself. i guess then it might be smali.
for the add account icon, this is what i change:
<header android:icon="@drawable/ic_menu_add_light" android:id="@id/account_add" android:title="@string/add_account_label">
<intent android:action="android.settings.ADD_ACCOUNT_SETTINGS" />
</header>
donjamal said:
don't know, possible of course though. i tried it several times now and still no effect. i can even add new png resources and stuff, but it doesn't change anything in the xml :S
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If you want I can try to do this for you and then send the file for PM
Why the link for flashable zip redirects to Facebook?
Desno365 said:
If you want I can try to do this for you and then send the file for PM
Why the link for flashable zip redirects to Facebook?
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to facebook? ah, sh!t, i copied it from facebook (i sent the link to myself from my phone ), fixing it asap
yeah, just go ahead. anything you can do. let me know if you need any resources or anything or is the zip enough.
Unfortunately not working with Purity ROM I've been looking for such mod for a long time but don't want to change rom.
When I extract the settings.apk to system/priv-app settings won't open... It just happens nothing. When I flash the flashable zip via CWM I get a bootloop. What a shame... I really like this mod!
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MTimo said:
Unfortunately not working with Purity ROM I've been looking for such mod for a long time but don't want to change rom.
When I extract the settings.apk to system/priv-app settings won't open... It just happens nothing. When I flash the flashable zip via CWM I get a bootloop. What a shame... I really like this mod!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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For the manual install, make sure to set permissions and reboot as well.
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donjamal said:
For the manual install, make sure to set permissions and reboot as well.
Sent from the outer space, delivered by an android using a nexus 4
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Sorry, forgot to mention... Permissions set and rebooted as well!
After replacing the backed up settings.apk the Problem remained. Fixed it with reflashing the rom. Weird...
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MTimo said:
Sorry, forgot to mention... Permissions set and rebooted as well!
After replacing the backed up settings.apk the Problem remained. Fixed it with reflashing the rom. Weird...
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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then my best guess it's the rom that you are using.
Related
first i want to say thanks to Dr_Sam for bringing this particular theme to my attention. had he not, this probably wouldn't exist
also need to say huge thanks to Antonda who is the original creator of this theme. original thread can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152448
alright, down to business. porting has gone extremely smoothly thus far. i've kept almost everything (i know, some probably just sighed a little here) but i have only changed very very few things. example... the message slider tab is currently green. i will be changing this to blue to better suit the theme. *please note, this is not an "all blue" theme. there are some hints of green, as well as other colors, here and there.
currently Antonda has 3 releases. at this point, i'm only concentrating on one at a time. i may only do one, we'll see. i've started with the JVP new release, but i'm going to go back to just JVP because i like the status bar a little better.
Universal theme *should* work with ALL deodexed TW ROMs, no matter what release version KI4 (and all 2.3.4)
i'm no longer supporting the Universal theme. there are just too many issues with it. it doesn't work for everything like it should. i'm leaving the link up but flash at your own risk
***WARNING!
flashing the VillainROM/KitchenROM compatible zip contained within the following instructions will overwrite any mods you have pertaining to the following files:
-framework-res.apk
-twframework-res.apk
-android.policy.jar
-Settings.apk
-SystemUI.apk
-Mms.apk
-MediaProvider.apk
-MediaUploader.apk
-Phone.apk
-Contacts.apk
-TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
-ClockPackage.apk
-SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk
-Clockopia.ttf
-DroidSans.ttf
-DroidSans-Bold.ttf
-includes custom date option in settings --> date and time
Additional mods/options:
changing the following folder part from on to off will disable these
-/sdcard/tweak/battery_sound_on
-/sdcard/tweak/home_button_fix_on
-/sdcard/tweak/shutdown_confirm_on
-/sdcard/tweak/skip_song_on (with volume rocker)
-/sdcard/tweak/vibrate_icon_off
-/sdcard/tweak/alarm_icon_on
flashing the Universal compatible zip contained within the following instructions will overwrite any mods you have pertaining to the following files:
-SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk
-TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
-Clockopia.ttf
-DroidSans.ttf
-DroidSans-Bold.ttf
INSTRUCTIONS
VillainROM 3.0 compatible (KI3)
this includes the Advanced Power Menu, just as it did originally. this is also compatible with EDT
1. download Release1.3.1 from here | CRT variant here
2. reboot into CWM recovery
3. wipe cache/dalvik-cache
3. flash file
4. done
KitchenROM compatible (KI8)
this includes the Advanced Power Menu, just as it did originally. this is also compatible with EDT
1. download Release1.4 from here
2. reboot into CWM recovery
3. wipe cache/dalvik-cache
3. flash file
4. done
Universal deodexed TW ROM compatible (KI4)
flash any mods you'd like BEFORE applying theme
1. download Release1.2 from here
2. flash via CWM app or recovery. no wipe necessary.
3. done
SCREEN SHOTS
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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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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EXTRAS
Do not flash any of this without first flashing the complete package in the instructions above!
No wipe necessary. Flash with CWM app or boot into recovery and flash. You do not need to re-download with new betas unless specified. Just re-flash after applying new beta update.
Battery Variations (all of these include CRT animation)
CM7 Release 1.3.1 - VillainROM compatible only!
DOWNLOAD HERE
Gingerbread Blue Release 1.3.1 - VillainROM compatible only!
DOWNLOAD HERE
MIUI Release 1.3.1 - VillainROM compatible only!
DOWNLOAD HERE
SPECIAL THANKS
antonda
kahvitahra
_JKay_
doctorcete
Dr_Sam
Pet1981 - blue_toggles
wslfung - blueToggles_revised
someone for parts of the Mms.apk???
AND ALL THE FINE LADS HERE AT XDA ENJOY!
Misc
CHANGE LOG
10.21.11
R1.4 (KitchenRom compatible)
-added KitchenRom compatible
-download in OP (means first post!)
10.07.11
R1.3.1 (VRom compatible)
-themed new toggles (thanks wslfung)
-OS glow fixed/themed
-download in OP (means first post!)
10.03.11
R1.3 (VRom compatible)
-updated to KI3 firm
-reverted highlight/focus color of text from white back to gray
-/sdcard/tweak/vibrate_icon_off added
-/sdcard/tweak/alarm_icon_on added
9.23.11
R1.2.2 (VRom compatible)
-changed highlight/focus color of text from gray to white for better legibility
9.22.11
R1.2.1 (VRom compatible)
fixed the following mods:
-/sdcard/tweak/battery_sound_on
-/sdcard/tweak/home_button_fix_on
-/sdcard/tweak/shutdown_confirm_on
-/sdcard/tweak/skip_song_on (with volume rocker)
-download full Release1.2.1 VRom 2.5 compatible
R1.2
-updated Universal to R1.2
09.21.11
R1.2
-updated for KI4 compatibility (VillainROM)
-ic_menu_search fixed in market (framework)
-ic_menu_recent_history fixed in market (framework)
-attached themed TouchWiz Launcher from EPIC Touch to OP
-user now has the option to disable notification upon full battery (rename /sdcard/tweak/battery_sound_on to battery_sound_off)
-update-script fixed to flash SonySketch font correctly
-added CRT animation
09.08.11
R1.1
-Universal theme added (i will continue to support VillainROM seperately as long as i use a base variant of this)
-sweeplist_message_tab changed back to orange instead of red in Mms.apk
-counter_bubble.9 changed to blue in Mms.apk
-ic_btn_search fixed in market (framework)
-ic_menu_recent_history fixed in market (framework)
-themed matching Mms.apk added as attachment in OP
-download full Release1.1 VRom compatible | Universal compatible
08.21.11
R1
-embarrassed emoticon fixed in Mms.apk
-desk clock tab fixed in ClockPackage.apk
-charge animation will now always show plug with original theme battery
-download full Release1
08.13.11
Beta5
-tweaked upload/download colors and made them have 6 actual different animations instead of 5
-fixed drop down menus
-new message slider color
-fixed in-call dialer numbers
08.11.11
Beta4
-added embarrassed emoticon to Mms.apk
08.11.11
Beta3
-charging complete icon should now show
-removed twframework-res.apk from Extra packages
-removed leftover battery png images from MIUI battery package
08.11.11
Beta2
-added SonySketch font and Bauhaus font (Bauhaus will overwrite Clockopia, DroidSans, and DroidSans-Bold)
08.10.11
Beta1
-first release
NOTES
all feedback is welcome. please keep in mind that i've never ran this theme on any device previously than the SGSII. there are probably some things still wrong.
Mms.apk was released pretty much how i had it. if anyone would like to lend a hand there regarding the background being changed to black, please feel free to.
oh, and the ClockPackage.apk changes were just for the tabs. i'm also aware that the other colors within the clock aren't blue... that's because the stock ROM of the SGS1 had blue. may theme this later anyway...
***blue toggles zip
i have added blue toggles as a zip file (do not flash!) for anyone that wants them. to apply, simply copy the included png image files over to your SystemUI.apk in res\drawable-hdpi using 7zip or something similar. then copy SystemUI.apk back to your system/apps folder with root explorer or something similar. change permissions to rw-r-r and reboot.
TO DO
nothing as of right now
08.10
-uploading...
-EDT incorporated
-increased charging animation of MIUI from 80 to 500
08.08
-looking into tab icons or background png...
-still working on Mms.apk
-CM7 style battery complete
-Stock blue style battery complete
-MIUI style battery complete
08.06
-framework-res.apk successfully ported
-SystemUI.apk successfully ported
-twframeork-res.apk successfully ported
-TouchWiz30Launcher.apk successfully ported
-Contacts.apk
-Phone.apk
-Settings.apk
Q&A Section
Cygnuss said:
what 's the letter type used in this theme?
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my system font being used is the Sony Sketch font. but 3G icon font face, and others, is a font called Bauhaus. it will be included and installed when you flash. will overwrite your Clockopia, DroidSans, and DroidSans-Bold fonts to make them all Bauhaus.
LuffyPSP said:
nice. looks great. btw about EDT, do i install EDT first then this theme?
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it really doesn't matter which you install first. i'm not including the EDT app. i'm just making sure my SystemUI.apk is compatible with it so if a user wants to use it, they have that option.
LuffyPSP said:
nice. thread is going fast after released.
btw does the battery extras need to be redownloaded too for every release? cuz i got the habit to download all stuff in one update and would like to know if i only need to download the new bate2 only or includes the 3 extra battery just incase i want to change them.
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good question.
edit: this has changed a bit. battery variation release numbers should almost always match theme release number, ie 1.3.1 to 1.3.1. there are certain instances where you'll see the theme bumped up one but the battery variation release staying the same. this is because something changed within the main theme that had nothing to do with SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk which is re-flashed when you flash one of the battery themed mods.
and just because i'm pretty excited, aren't you? heh
Is this the one you've posted on the VR thread? If it is, then I'm looking forward to it
mach0boi said:
Is this the one you've posted on the VR thread? If it is, then I'm looking forward to it
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yes it is
Nice one mate! That theme looks great.
Did you make smali changes in systemui.apk for EDT tweak to work?
kahvitahra said:
Nice one mate! That theme looks great.
Did you make smali changes in systemui.apk for EDT tweak to work?
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nooo! haha i just saw this. that's amazing! i'm actually still tweaking the SystemUI for some changes that i think look better. i see the source files at the github but i don't see anything about SystemUI or smali changes so i may need to get with you a little later so i know what needs to be changed. thanks for bringing that to my attention.
mrvirginia said:
nooo! haha i just saw this. that's amazing! i'm actually still tweaking the SystemUI for some changes that i think look better. i see the source files at the github but i don't see anything about SystemUI or smali changes so i may need to get with you a little later so i know what needs to be changed. thanks for bringing that to my attention.
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Sure mate! I ported it to VR2.4 so i have smali changes ready to go.
There isn't much of them, but had to scrats my head few times..
I was thinkin of porting next those lockscreens.. there is much more work those. Will see do I ever complite that
kahvitahra said:
Sure mate! I ported it to VR2.4 so i have smali changes ready to go.
There isn't much of them, but had to scrats my head few times..
I was thinkin of porting next those lockscreens.. there is much more work those. Will see do I ever complite that
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i would seriously need your help with the lockscreens. i've never messed with anything quite like that before. looks like there were lots of .jar file edits and the addition of xml/png files all over the place.
mrvirginia said:
i would seriously need your help with the lockscreens. i've never messed with anything quite like that before. looks like there were lots of .jar file edits and the addition of xml/png files all over the place.
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Yes there is
Never ported those locksreens ether, but there's first time for everything
Original looks aweeesome Wish i could help but im still a n00b:/
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Indeed a great theme from antonda. Lukn forward to it.
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Leomars kitchen app ! ( but his rom is odexed) Seriously awesome theme will drop everything and install anything to get this theme working. Where has it been hiding?;p
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I'm waiting for this awesome theme too Nice to hear that you two are trying to figure out a way to mess with the lockscreen too. About time someone started working on that
alright, just took a second to take a snap of this. wanted to make sure this satisfied everyone regarding the new blue message tab on the right...
Bro, im glad u finally jumped into the bandwagon...welcome! And good luck with ur project, if there is anything I can do to jelp just ask.....
mrvirginia said:
alright, just took a second to take a snap of this. wanted to make sure this satisfied everyone regarding the new blue message tab on the right...
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Looks real good, you don't want the slider same color as the battery and wifi? Its a real killer theme, love the statusbar
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Fully satisfied great work!
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norpan111 said:
Looks real good, you don't want the slider same color as the battery and wifi? Its a real killer theme, love the statusbar
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i was modeling it after the Android here.
as you can see, that dark blue isn't the only blue within the theme. i thought a darker blue for a tab would look tacky. guess i could do it just to show you...
also please keep in mind that the blue tab was green in the original theme
Thought i'd pay something back for all i've learned here on xda-developers (something simple, i'm still learning ). So here are some transparent lockscreens for various roms. The lockscreens are completely transparent (10% opacity) except for the clock and the charging indicator. The files below are for unmodded / unthemed roms. If you want one for your theme, or one not in the list below, let me know.
Thanks to Lg_X_Modderer for pointing me in the right direction about how to make the lockscreen transparent. Thanks to everyone else who explained how to edit apk's and make flashable zip's etc.
Install through CMW from recovery.
If you previously have set a lockscreen wallpaper through the gallery, remove the file from /data/data/com.cooliris.media/files (with for example root-explorer).
Use at own risk, do a nandroid backup before flashing.
preview by courtesy of esk02k:
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Stock XWKF3 (working)
download here
Stock XWKH4 (working)
download here
Stock KI8 (untested)
download here
Cognition S2-1.5.1 (working)
download here
Lite'ning 6.1 (working)
download here
Touch X-treme KH3_2.0 (untested)
download here
Touch-X Power XXKI3 2.1 (untested)
download here
Touch-X Power+ KG5 (untested)
download here
VillainROM-2.4.2 (untested)
download here
VillainROM-2.5.0 (working)
download here
VillainRom-3.0.0 (working)
download here
SensatioN 1.6 (working)
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CheckROM DK Edition V2 (untested)
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CheckROM DK Edition V3 (untested)
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If you want to do it yourself, here's how:
I use notepad++ for editing, but any editor will work. Use apkmanager to decompile / compile framework-res.apk.
Edit res/layout/keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml.
In line 2 replace android:background="@color/background_dark" with android:background="@drawable/default_wallpaper".
In line 5 replace android:background="#30000000" with android:background="@color/transparent".
In line 12 replace android:layout_marginBottom="80.0dip" to android:layout_marginBottom="0.0dip".
Edit res/layout/zzz_keyguard_screen_lockscreenwallpaper.xml.
In line 2 replace android:background="#ff000000" with android:background="@color/transparent".
In res/drawable-hdpi:
Replace default_wallpaper.jpg with default_wallpaper.png. Replace zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg with transparent zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.png (can be any png size 480x800).
Thats it.
sir, just a question...
currently, i have achieved a transparent lockscreen by setting a transparent picture file as my lockscreen wallpaper.
may i ask, what would be the difference with your method?
thank you in advance.
Well, according to this post, that didn't work. So i made changes to the framework-res.apk following Lg_X_Modderer's instructions and made the flashable zip's.
Well this is exactly what ive been wanting for my clear glass theme.
Wasnt able to achieve it myself. Can you make it work for my theme?
What do you need? the framework-res.apk?
Thanks alot.
Yes, the framework-res.apk is all I need.
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Thanks matey.
Here it is. Can you tell me which xml it is also because soon im going to be changing framework to a more tweaked one but thats not ready yet.
Then i can just swap the xml.
esk02k said:
Thanks matey.
Here it is. Can you tell me which xml it is also because soon im going to be changing framework to a more tweaked one but thats not ready yet.
Then i can just swap the xml.
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Forgot to ask, is this for a odexed or deodexed rom? I'll include instructons when i return the file. Also got this when i decompiled your framework-res.apk: "Cant find 9patch chunk in file: "drawable-hdpi/status_bar_item_background_pressed.9.png". Renaming it to *.png". This needs fixing.
Oh im just fixing that file now. must have slipped by.
Villain 2.4.2 is deodexed i believe. Ill just check.
Im going to upload the fixed framework in a min.
Edit : ok .9png fixed. i just tested, decompiles fine.
And its Deodexed.
Thanks again and sorry about the mess up.
No problem.
Sorry for day noob question but how do I install this throw cwm is it flash apk I'm on lighting rom
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Sorry for day noob question but how do I install this throw cwm is it flash apk I'm on lighting rom
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Boot into ClockworkMod; turn off phone hold volume up, home button and power button untill it shows the Galaxy S II splash screen. Then do the following:
Install Zip from SD Card -> Choose Zip from SD Card -> Browse to the download zip -> Apply and Confirm.
Thanks man
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Sorry for day noob question but how do I install this throw cwm is it flash apk I'm on lighting rom
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Boot recovery (volume up + home + power). Choose "install zip from sd". Select the zip you downloaded. Select yes. Reboot.
esk02k said:
Oh im just fixing that file now. must have slipped by.
Villain 2.4.2 is deodexed i believe. Ill just check.
Im going to upload the fixed framework in a min.
Edit : ok .9png fixed. i just tested, decompiles fine.
And its Deodexed.
Thanks again and sorry about the mess up.
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Here's the modified file.
vrl29 said:
sir, just a question...
currently, i have achieved a transparent lockscreen by setting a transparent picture file as my lockscreen wallpaper.
may i ask, what would be the difference with your method?
thank you in advance.
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Well that was what I thought when I started to read the thread So it works that way, great! oops it doesn't work, hopw can you say you achieved that?
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Here's the modified file.
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Whoop! Thanks alot. Off I go to flash. Ill let you know how I get on.
edit : small question, does that mean any wallpaper i set will be transparent or only the default one?
Every wallpaper you set using the gallery will have a black background. Haven't found a way to do that yet.
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vrl29 said:
sir, just a question...
currently, i have achieved a transparent lockscreen by setting a transparent picture file as my lockscreen wallpaper.
may i ask, what would be the difference with your method?
thank you in advance.
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As far as i know every rom without transparent lockscreen support will display a black background that way. Atleast it does on lite'ning 6.1 (which i'm using right now).
ok cool. only problem im having is that it keeps my current lockscreen wallpaper and doesnt revert to the framework one. how do I put it back to the default one?
Browse to /data/data/com.cooliris.media/files and delete or move the current wallpaper file. (Atleast that works for me)
Thanks for the info. Maybe that could go on the first page to avoid confusion.
All working perfectly though. As a transparency maniac I love this!
Now I just need to figure out how to make backgrounds for contacts, mms, settings and phone transparent.
Heres a screenshot, add it to the front page, dont, your call.
So friends, here is a quick and easy guide for changing the status bar icons of your Gingerbread(Actually any phone )
For those who don't know how to do it(for anyone actually :highfive
Theory
Android is the awesome platform which is easily configurable and is able of being edited very easily
The icons used in every app and Android framework are located as png images in apk of those respective apps in location:-
*.apk/res/drawable-mdpi (in my case, as our phone is mdpi)
So, we can change any icon of our status bar like battery, signal, (not clock[clock is to be configures in SystemUI.apk{will post how to change it shortly}]), etc by editing png's in framework-res.apk
Not even that, you can edit images of any app as I told you
There are several ways to decompile and compile apk in which we have made change
If we want full access of apk and want to change every thing like the xml's in it and smali content in jar files, then we would have to do it on computer by apktool or apkmanager
But, we are here to only change image, so we would not go in detail of apktool or apkmanager. For changing images, that can be very easily done even on the phone by an app NinjaMorph that is made for developers by our senior head and DEVELOPING LEGEND Stephen(Stericson)
But be careful as backing up the original file if you do something wrong
And as you all know any developer or even a newbie posting something interesting that you want to try WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for your mobile blowing up, resting in peace, sleeping like a dead, behaving like a non-living BRICK, or anything whatsoever that may or may not happen to phone in this universe or any other universe known or unknown
What to do if anything happened to my mobile
We have had a backup of your original file so we can restore it
But if while editing the system files like framework-res.apk
If you deleted some un-backed up apk's
Well you can always have backup of your ROM and that is why Koushik Datta has made clockworkmod Recovery
You can restore your ROM from there
Pre-Requisites
Patience
Mind
A Android (A spare one if you brick your phone, just kidding)
Root access(to change the apk)
NinjaMorph(http://bit.ly/ninjamorph)
Root Explorer(Optional)(http://bit.ly/stericson)
GUIDE
So Let's Start
Download NinjaMorph. Install it and give it root access. It will prompt for starting checks. Click on start checks.
Now you would have three options, namely, New Project, Finish Project, Existing Project
Click on new project. Go to system/framework/ and click on framework-res.apk. It will start extracting files
Once it has extracted all the files, it will open to show you what is inside framework-res.apk.
Exit it and go to your file explorer.
Go to /sdcard/AndroidThemes/workspace/framework-resapk
This is what is inside apk. Go to res/drawable-mdpi folder
There you will see hundreds of icons of your menu, lockscreen, battery, signal, and everything
You can edit them and replace them as you want. But the name of the file you are replacing and size and dimension must be equal to the file you are replacing with(I recommend Googling and finding icons of battery, signal, and other things)[I have even used hdpi icons, there was no problem]
If you download a theme file which is to be flashed in recovery that is not for your phone, no problem, extract the zip and place its framework-res.apk in your sdcard and extract the apk with Ninjamorph. Replace your icons with its icons and TADA
After you have done replacing the icons and you are satisfied(I am never)
Go to NinjaMorph. Click on Fininsh Projects. Click on framework-resapk. It will recompile and ask to replace the original apk with modded one. Click OK
Then it will ask if you want to remove the completed project, Say No(As you would need it if something gets wrong)
Reboot your phone
Maximum chances are that your icons will be replaced. Rare cases have their status bar gone or no change, if so:-
Download(Buy) Root Explorer. Go to /sdcard/AndroidThemes/workspace,
There you will see framework-res.apk. Copy it and go to /system/framework
Mount as R/W
Paste the apk. If it asks that file already exists, overwrite it.
SET PERMISSIONS
Long click on framework-res.apk and click on permissions
You will see three columns
Read Write Execute
You have to set them in the following way
x means you have to tick it
blank means uncheck
Read Write Execute
.....x........x.................
.....x...........................
.....x...........................
Click OK
You will see it as rw-r--r--
Reboot
Do it over again if nothing happens
Enjoy
This way you can edit not only framework-res.apk but any apk
Treat
This section is different from the thread topic
I: Faking Up
Want to make your device show Jelly Bean in About Phone
Go to Root Explorer
Go to /system
Long click on build.prop
Click on Open in a Text Editor
Change the files as
ro.build.display.id=Jelly Bean
ro.build.version.release=4.1.4
Save Changes
Reboot
II: Easter Egg
You all must know that an image of GingerBread Zombie comes up when you repeatedly click on Android Version in Setting>About Phone
Wanna change it to look like Jelly Bean?
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Extract framework-res.apk
Go to res/drawable-nodpi
You will see platlogo.jpg
Replace it with the file in attachment
Recompile
Reboot
Troubleshooting
Will find and update it
Tell me what problems are you having
Nice guide. How to change color of clock in gingerbread because white is ugly? Maybe you can add that in future.
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FlemishDroid said:
Nice guide. How to change color of clock in gingerbread because white is ugly? Maybe you can add that in future.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660
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Yes
It is a tedious process
By editing smali files of classes.dex of SystemUI.apk
BUMP
which file do you you need for notificationbar background???
jkoetsier said:
which file do you you need for notificationbar background???
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Add @amdroid:background @ frawable/statbarbg
In statusbar tracking.xml
Then add statbarbg.png in drawable-mdpi
For gb clock u need to do smali
Devilsking has made good guide
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Thanks man, its working!!
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SpaceCaker said:
Add @amdroid:background @ frawable/statbarbg
In statusbar tracking.xml
Then add statbarbg.png in drawable-mdpi
For gb clock u need to do smali
Devilsking has made good guide
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*android
BUMP
BUMP
BUMPS are unneeded, if theres nothing to say, dont do it.
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Bigger PNG's
Quick question, I know this is an old topic, but upon googling I found this and I feel that my question sort of belongs here. Not even sure if OP is still around to look at this thread, but here goes:
I swapped out a png image for the statusbar icon of an app called CoolSymbols (not using this guide, but using APK Multi tool, but I imagine that the png sizes will have to be the same). Now, this app had a quite ugly statusbar icon, with jagged edges. I replaced it by a circle icon. This circle is pretty much the same size as the previous icon, so the icon looks jagged as well.
Here is the question: Do I simply make a bigger png image, so it will get cropped <---- doubt this
or do I create another folder like res/drawable-hdpi, but for xxhdpi (drawable-xxhdpi???), and if so will that fix the problem, or will I also have to point to that folder somewhere in another file <--- probably the way to go
I hope someone can help me out here!
(PS: I hope my issue is clear from the text above, I don't have a possibility to post proper screenshots until tomorrow, but they will be provided if needed)
(Also I'm sorry if there may have been a more recent topic about this, then I totally missed this!)
JaySilverMusiq said:
Quick question, I know this is an old topic, but upon googling I found this and I feel that my question sort of belongs here. Not even sure if OP is still around to look at this thread, but here goes:
I swapped out a png image for the statusbar icon of an app called CoolSymbols (not using this guide, but using APK Multi tool, but I imagine that the png sizes will have to be the same). Now, this app had a quite ugly statusbar icon, with jagged edges. I replaced it by a circle icon. This circle is pretty much the same size as the previous icon, so the icon looks jagged as well.
Here is the question: Do I simply make a bigger png image, so it will get cropped <---- doubt this
or do I create another folder like res/drawable-hdpi, but for xxhdpi (drawable-xxhdpi???), and if so will that fix the problem, or will I also have to point to that folder somewhere in another file <--- probably the way to go
I hope someone can help me out here!
(PS: I hope my issue is clear from the text above, I don't have a possibility to post proper screenshots until tomorrow, but they will be provided if needed)
(Also I'm sorry if there may have been a more recent topic about this, then I totally missed this!)
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You need to create an image of correct pixels according to your phone's dpi
Have a look here - http://developer.android.com/design/style/iconography.html
Something I did and posting for share. What we have here are 28 color themes for the stock Samsung keyboard (14 themes to the auto-correction stock Samsung keyboard, and 14 themes to the non auto-correction stock Samsung keyboard. PNG (9.png) color/shading enhancements to the grey stock keyboard to now include various color keys and color key frames.
Inspiration: After seeing some of the stellar themes from forum member “AddisG”, I started dissecting the keyboard apk and playing around with some pretty basic theming… but (IMO) improvements to the all grey stock keyboard. Hit his thanks too… and check out his work.
NOTE: tested on CleanROM ACE v4.9 & v4.8 (N7105XXDMC3), CleanROM ACE v4.7 (N7105XXDMB6), CleanROM ACE v4.6.1 (N7105XXDMB3), CleanROM ACE v4.5 (N7105XXDMA8). Flashable ZIPs used are Scrosler's "Empty Flashable Zip_Note2" file.. these updater scripts/binary have worked on all CleanROM versions I've used since 3.5. I suspect they will also work on other ROMs, but I have not tested.
Keyboard function:
Auto-Correct keyboard
Non Auto-Correct keyboard
Keyboard themes:
GREY KEYS with 5 color key borders (blue, green, yellow,orange, red) against a contrasting dark keyboard background.
BLACK KEYS with 6 color key borders (blue, green, yellow,orange, red, white) against a contrasting grey keyboard background.
BLUE KEYS against a contrasting dark grey keyboard background.
RED KEY against a contrasting dark grey keyboard background.
GREEN KEY against a contrasting dark grey keyboard background.
Zip files attached:
Keyboard_Images.zip (contains all the keyboard image samples)
28 themed keyboard zips. IMPORTANT: each one of these 28 zips contain the SamsungIME.apk (for those who wish to install via Root Manager and alike…. contain the modified PNG files for those who wish to play around with further theming…. and contain the Installable zip for those who wish to flash install from custom recovery).
You’ll need to unzip any of these 28 themed keyboard zips to get to the samsungIME.apk, PNGs, and/or the Flashable install zip files.
From the sample images attached, you’ll also notice that certain apps which use the stock keyboard will also reflect the theme (in attached example, my Lux Auto Brightness app shows the themed keyboard in it’s menu settings screen).
In case you wish to make your own alterations of keyboard colors/ shading/ backgrounds, the files which were modified:
/res/drawable-sw359dp-land-xhdpi folder:
qwerty_keypad_bg.png (landscape keyboard background)
/res/drawable-sw359dp-xhdpi folder:
qwerty_keypad_bg.png (portrait keyboard background)
sip_key_bg_normal.9.png ( key color/shading)
sip_key_bg_option.9.png ( key color/shading)
sip_key_bg_presses.9.png ( key color/shading)
How to Install:
1. Make a copy of your current active SamsungIME.apk (found in /system/app ) and put it in a safe place (in case you wish to revert back). Do
NOT move or rename the active file.. just copy it and store in a safe location (i.e., on ExtSD or your computer).
2. Make a Nandroid / Backup just in case
3. Install (2 options):
a. flash via Recovery: copy desired FlashableZIP to phone… boot to custom recovery… wipe cache… flash ZIP
b. copy desired themed SamsungIME.apk to phone storage
i. from phone, use Root Explorer (or any root file manager) and copy SamsungIME.apk to /system first… and reset permission to rw.r..r..
ii. move the fixed permission file from /system to /system/app (replace current SamsungIME.apk)
4. Reboot and enjoy
posting a few example images... rest are in the "Keyboard_Images.zip"
Dropbox Public Links:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/Keyboard_Images.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_BlueFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_BlueFRAME_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_GreenFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_GreenFRAME_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_OrangeFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_OrangeFRAME_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_RedFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_RedFRAME_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_YellowFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_YellowFRAME_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlueKEY AutoCorrect.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlueKEY NonAutoCorrect.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreenKEY AutoCorrect.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreenKEY NonAutoCorrect.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_BlueFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_BlueFrame_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_GreenFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_GreenFrame_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_OrangeFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_OrangeFrame_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_RedFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_RedFrame_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_YellowFrame_AC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/GreyKEY_YellowFrame_NonAC.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/RedKEY AutoCorrect.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/RedKEY NonAutoCorrect.zip
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_WhiteFRAME_NonAC.zip
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/67314493/BlackKEY_WhiteFrame_AC.zip
thank you brother for doing this.:laugh::highfive: i really appreciate and admire your work.
Re: [Theme] Samsung keyboard mod
Thanks Doc.
travperk said:
thank you brother for doing this.:laugh::highfive: i really appreciate and admire your work.
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You're quite welcome amigo... and thanks for the kind words. I've been experimenting with a few things, so thought I'd share and pass along what I've learned.
wish777 said:
Thanks Doc.
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You're quite welcome. Hope you find it useful. Always nice to change things up a bit.
DoctorQMM said:
You're quite welcome. Hope you find it useful. Always nice to change things up a bit.
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Hi Doc, I tried this on JediX by copying the existing samsungime.apk and pasting (new filename with copy in the name). I then extracted the blue theme apk, copied it into /system/app after deleting the existing file and set permissions. I keep getting FCs - android keyboard has stopped. I tried rebooting and then deleted the copied file and renamed the original file back to SamsungIME.apk and set permissions on it. However, I keep getting the error when I had zero problems before. I even went to recovery, wiped cache/dalvik and reinstalled JediX right over the existing. I still get errors. I tried going into language and input to change some settings hoping to reset things but no luck. Any ideas? I'd rather not setup everything all over again although I assume it will be perfectly safe to use TB to restore missing apps when backed up from and restored to the same ROM.
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RichMD said:
Hi Doc, I tried this on JediX by copying the existing samsungime.apk and pasting (new filename with copy in the name). I then extracted the blue theme apk, copied it into /system/app after deleting the existing file and set permissions. I keep getting FCs - android keyboard has stopped. I tried rebooting and then deleted the copied file and renamed the original file back to SamsungIME.apk and set permissions on it. However, I keep getting the error when I had zero problems before. I even went to recovery, wiped cache/dalvik and reinstalled JediX right over the existing. I still get errors. I tried going into language and input to change some settings hoping to reset things but no luck. Any ideas? I'd rather not setup everything all over again although I assume it will be perfectly safe to use TB to restore missing apps when backed up from and restored to the same ROM.
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I just installed the blue-framed apk and working perfect for me. I always copy the new apk to /system first...and fix permissions to RW-R--R-- THEN move from /system to /system/app and replace...then reboot. If that doesn't work, you can always put the new apk in an empty flashable zip [in the /system/app folder]. Scrosler [Scott] has one posted. Hope you get it sorted out. Try fixing permissions in /system first...then move.
@RickMD: I re-read your post and I think one possible problem might be how you renamed the original SamsungIME.apk. If you renamed it "SamsungIMEcopy.apk" you'll have FCs... I always rename the suffix (i.e., "SamsungIME.apkCOPY"). So try this:
1. copy the new blue-framed SamsungIME.apk" to your external
2. move from external to internal /system (not /system/app yet).
3. fix permissions to RW-R--R-- (in the /system folder)
4. move to /system/app folder
5. delete or move the file that you added 'copy' to (again, not sure how you renamed it)
6. reboot.
If that works, next time you want to try a new keyboard:
1. copy (don't rename or move) the active SamsungIME.apk to external (in case you wish to revert)
2. copy new SamsungIME.apk to /system, and fix permissions
3. move from /system to /system/app (when you do this, it will ask "overwrite existing file", answer Y)
4. reboot.
Never rename or move an ACTIVE system file, or you will get FCs.
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DoctorQMM said:
@RickMD: I re-read your post and I think one possible problem might be how you renamed the original SamsungIME.apk. If you renamed it "SamsungIMEcopy.apk" you'll have FCs... I always rename the suffix (i.e., "SamsungIME.apkCOPY"). So try this:
1. copy the new blue-framed SamsungIME.apk" to your external
2. move from external to internal /system (not /system/app yet).
3. fix permissions to RW-R--R-- (in the /system folder)
4. move to /system/app folder
5. delete or move the file that you added 'copy' to (again, not sure how you renamed it)
6. reboot.
If that works, next time you want to try a new keyboard:
1. copy (don't rename or move) the active SamsungIME.apk to external (in case you wish to revert)
2. copy new SamsungIME.apk to /system, and fix permissions
3. move from /system to /system/app (when you do this, it will ask "overwrite existing file", answer Y)
4. reboot.
Never rename or move an ACTIVE system file, or you will get FCs.
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Thanks, it is working fine now. I will also keep in mind what you said for the future.
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DoctorQMM said:
@RickMD: I re-read your post and I think one possible problem might be how you renamed the original SamsungIME.apk. If you renamed it "SamsungIMEcopy.apk" you'll have FCs... I always rename the suffix (i.e., "SamsungIME.apkCOPY"). So try this:
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This method worked, I couldn't get this or others to work previously. Thanks!
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For those interested.... I added 20 more keyboard color themes, including Flashable ZIPs. Unzip the attachments and you'll find:
1. the themed SamsungIME.apks
2. the PNGs which were modified
3. Flashable ZIPs for each theme
OP has been updated with instructions, details, and images. We'll see how this goes, as I put all the zips in my Dropbox account... Public Folder. Links in OP.
DoctorQMM said:
For those interested.... I added 20 more keyboard color themes, including Flashable ZIPs. Unzip the attachments and you'll find:
1. the themed SamsungIME.apks
2. the PNGs which were modified
3. Flashable ZIPs for each theme
OP has been updated with instructions, details, and images. We'll see how this goes, as I put all the zips in my Dropbox account... Public Folder. Links in OP.
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I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Is it possible when you have time to do black key white border version? I have been making a theme and I have a black and white keyboard I tested on EVERY ROM out there and it worked on one. Thank you very much for doing this because this keyboard has been driving me NUTS! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Gray Tapatalk 2
JohnCorleone said:
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Is it possible when you have time to do black key white border version? I have been making a theme and I have a black and white keyboard I tested on EVERY ROM out there and it worked on one. Thank you very much for doing this because this keyboard has been driving me NUTS! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Gray Tapatalk 2
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You should try some of the keyboards popping up in our ota
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
NunHugger said:
You should try some of the keyboards popping up in our ota
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
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Nun, mine is getting the FCs on the inverted version... And I thought I was ready to release...can you possibly put some in our shared folder?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Gray Tapatalk 2
JohnCorleone said:
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Is it possible when you have time to do black key white border version? I have been making a theme and I have a black and white keyboard I tested on EVERY ROM out there and it worked on one. Thank you very much for doing this because this keyboard has been driving me NUTS! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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I can post files tonight. .. black keys with white borders in both the auto-correct and non auto-correct keyboard IME apks.
EDIT: 2 keyboards added: black keys with white borders (1 auto-correct and 1 non auto-correct). Dropbox Public Links added to OP and "Keyboard_Images.zip" updated as well.
It works great gor my Galaxy Note ! Thank you sooo much i was sick of the grey sad keyboard !
My gf wants that pink key board.....can u post flashible zip?
PotsyKay said:
It works great gor my Galaxy Note ! Thank you sooo much i was sick of the grey sad keyboard !
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Yeah what's the keyboard. And is that stock sms? Looks real good
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Failed flash with black blue withAC.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2!
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Yeah what's the keyboard. And is that stock sms? Looks real good
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
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It's SamsungIME.apk and i use the Sweet rom V4 LSZ on JB for Galaxy Note ! And i use Go sms with it It is more fun with my stylus !
Hi.
I'm writing this guide, because not everyone knows how this Theme Creator from SOONY (Lollipop will be soon) works.
Firstly, download jar file from:
https://developer.sony.com/develop/smartphones-and-tablets/theme-creator/
As we know, u have to have a Photoshop CS6 as minimal requirement.
BUT Adobe give us a 30 day test version (only for home use) for free.
Just register and download tool:
https://creative.adobe.com/products/download/photoshop
In Theme creator we can work with GIMP.
Download the latest version from official site for free.
When you will run theme creator and select new theme,
in destination folder you will have "templates".
-Open one by one with Photoshop CC:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-ucheck layers named " hide me":
-Select "File", " Save for web":
-don't change anything and click Save:
-select destination folder in your theme folder and export it:
This is everything where we need Photoshop.
Now u can edit file by file in theme creator using gimp:
-set gimp in advanced settings of image processing:
BUT: If you have weak computer, i've already uploaded package with all files, so all you need is:
-download RESOURCES.rar package,
-unrar it to theme folder,
-no need for photoshop, u can start with editing files one by one in theme creator using GIMP.
\/ RESOURCES.rar \/
http://www26.zippyshare.com/v/4sk6T8tX/file.html
TUTORIAL FOR THOSE WHO USING MY RESOURCES:
1. Download my RESOURCES.rar from the link.
2. Unpack it to directory you want to.
3. Open Theme Creator Beta and Create New project, with complete resources:
4. Open selected in creating new project destination folder and copy all folders from unpacked RESOURCES.rar to theme folder.:
5. Select png with theme creator you want to edit. You can choose with different resolutions (Description: http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/screens_support.html):
6. Click "Edit using external tool". For this time, it will be GIMP.
7. Edit your png as you want.
8. When You are done, press File >> Replace file_name.png.
9. Now You can take a look at Theme Creator to see changes.
ATTENTION:
-Never save image file from GIMP in theme folder in .xcf format.
-If you want to save your files with history of editing, select another folder far away from Theme folder.
ATTENTION 2:
-If you will see BIG RED CROSS, then take a look at picture size (px). must be same as original file.
-If you will see BIG RED CROSS and edited file was .9.png, check for absolutely black 1px borders (tutorial for 9.png can be found on xda.)
-If you will see BIG RED CROSS, take a look at theme folders and delete ALL .xcf files...
That's all.
For any question write in comments.
If u like it, click Thanks button.
Greets, Krustnesis.
Hello. Maybe you can tell why I can't change only navbar buttons but everything else can? Xperia E3...
Just try my Dragon Age Inquisition theme for non rooted devices and reply if navbar buttons changed
Krustnesis said:
Just try my Dragon Age Inquisition theme for non rooted devices and reply if navbar buttons changed
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Unfortunately, still no change. Even colors in settings, msgs, buttons also...
ivoda said:
Unfortunately, still no change. Even colors in settings, msgs, buttons also...
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Which version of android do u have? (build)
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Which version of android do u have? (build)
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4.4.2; Version No 18.4.C.2.12 There are some themes from Google Play, like TriFlat, that changes everything. I can't do it with Theme Creator...
ivoda said:
4.4.2; Version No 18.4.C.2.12 There are some themes from Google Play, like TriFlat, that changes everything. I can't do it with Theme Creator...
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Update your phone to 4.4.4, then you able to change your nav bar icon. I also faced this prob when mine is 4.4.2. So update...N enjoy.
Resources
I've added exported images from templates, so u can download it, unpack to theme folder and start working without using Photoshop
Greets, Krustnesis
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4.4.2; Version No 18.4.C.2.12 There are some themes from Google Play, like TriFlat, that changes everything. I can't do it with Theme Creator...
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imElectronica said:
Update your phone to 4.4.4, then you able to change your nav bar icon. I also faced this prob when mine is 4.4.2. So update...N enjoy.
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In 4.4.2. Also possible. You just have to use superuser mod. Install xposed, install xperia xposed, enable superuser mod and reboot! Also for 4.4.4. Stock firmware.
@Krustnesis thank u for this quick guide bro! I was trying the day after the tool became available and had no luck. I will try soon again thanks to this guide! :thumbup:
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In 4.4.2. Also possible. You just have to use superuser mod. Install xposed, install xperia xposed, enable superuser mod and reboot! Also for 4.4.4. Stock firmware.
@Krustnesis thank u for this quick guide bro! I was trying the day after the tool became available and had no luck. I will try soon again thanks to this guide! :thumbup:
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Yeah, right... I can't root my phone cous bootloader unlocking status - no... And there's no 4.4.4 for D2203... But how could I make theme like TriFlat? So it is possible for 4.4.2 also.
ivoda said:
Yeah, right... I can't root my phone cous bootloader unlocking status - no... And there's no 4.4.4 for D2203... But how could I make theme like TriFlat? So it is possible for 4.4.2 also.
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Boot loader unlock is only needed for flashing custom kernel's. Rooting is possible with locked bootloader. Easiest way should be towelroot https://towelroot.com/
langeveld024 said:
Boot loader unlock is only needed for flashing custom kernel's. Rooting is possible with locked bootloader. Easiest way should be towelroot https://towelroot.com/
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Yes. But Theme Creator is developed by SOONY, and dedicated to non-rooted devices too.
I think that They will be updating their tool for complete customization
langeveld024 said:
Boot loader unlock is only needed for flashing custom kernel's. Rooting is possible with locked bootloader. Easiest way should be towelroot https://towelroot.com/
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I tried towelroot months ago, and no, my phone isn't supported. So nothing.
ivoda said:
I tried towelroot months ago, and no, my phone isn't supported. So nothing.
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Android version: Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Latest available software: 18.4.C.2.12
Release started: 2014-11-24
To find your device’s current software version:
Settings > About phone > Build number / version
Included in this software
Upgrade to Android 4.4.4
All of our latest bug fixes and enhancements
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That's info from:
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiae3/software/
Have no idea what the matters. I will try to download e3 software and take a look at framework.
I have that sw already, and it's 4.4.2. Thanks for your attention.
Why?
xmontix said:
Why?
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Why what?
@Krustnesis I'm having a hard time figuring out how to change navbar icons. When I open them up in an external edit program, it opens up in Gimp 2.8. Which is fine, then I try to replace with another icon, and then I press export too, and save it over the original. What happens next is that I get a red box with a blue X inside the box on the icon I changed which is not correct. In this case I tried to change the back key to lollipop triangle back key.
My question is, how do I do it using Gimp? Am I saving the file wrong?
BTW: I used the resources you posted.
Arju007 said:
@Krustnesis I'm having a hard time figuring out how to change navbar icons. When I open them up in an external edit program, it opens up in Gimp 2.8. Which is fine, then I try to replace with another icon, and then I press export too, and save it over the original. What happens next is that I get a red box with a blue X inside the box on the icon I changed which is not correct. In this case I tried to change the back key to lollipop triangle back key.
My question is, how do I do it using Gimp? Am I saving the file wrong?
BTW: I used the resources you posted.
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I will come back to home and will add screens how to save the entire types of files for themer.
When you open any image file, check if it's not .9.png file.
If yes, then remember to add 1px border with black and "empty" pixels (tutorials on xda about .9.png files)
When exporting files, remember to save in theme folder ONLY theme pngs/jpgs, never save in this folder images in gimp format, because theme creator will take it as normal png and will show red X.
Krustnesis said:
I will come back to home and will add screens how to save the entire types of files for themer.
When you open any image file, check if it's not .9.png file.
If yes, then remember to add 1px border with black and "empty" pixels (tutorials on xda about .9.png files)
When exporting files, remember to save in theme folder ONLY theme pngs/jpgs, never save in this folder images in gimp format, because theme creator will take it as normal png and will show red X.
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Thank you! A small screens tutorial would be nice. I appreciate everything you do for us!