Since we don't have the newer FM Radio App in lineage-16 and because I don't like the "old" FM2, I recolored it for my needs
I made two flashable packages, one is the new themed FM2 and the other is the Stock FM2, if You don't like it.
INSTALLATION:
Reboot to installed TWRP
Mount ---> Select System
Install package
Reboot
Tested on my lineage-16 (20190530), might work on other AOSP Pie Roms with FM2.
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zitronenmelissa said:
Since we don't have the newer FM Radio App in lineage-16 and because I don't like the "old" FM2, I recolored it for my needs
I made two flashable packages, one is the new themed FM2 and the other is the Stock FM2, if You don't like it.
INSTALLATION:
Reboot to installed TWRP
Mount ---> Select System
Install package
Reboot
Tested on my lineage-16 (20190530), might work on other AOSP Pie Roms with FM2.
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does it have RDS info ??
boe323 said:
does it have RDS info ??
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It's the older FM Radio APP used in CM11/CM12 too, I never had RDS with it.
I guess the newer lineage/CyanogenMod FMRadio APP since CM13 has RDS?
Is it works with stock oreo?
I have TWRP installed on my phone...
No, I don't think so. These is for Pie Roms and fmradio lib should be enabled in kernel and "libqcomfm_jni.so" should be in /system/lib64. But it's always worth a try remember to backup files, that will be overwritten, "libqcomfm_jni.so" is attached, extract from zip file (rw-r-r in /system/lib64)
zitronenmelissa said:
Since we don't have the newer FM Radio App in lineage-16 and because I don't like the "old" FM2, I recolored it for my needs
I made two flashable packages, one is the new themed FM2 and the other is the Stock FM2, if You don't like it.
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Hi, do you have a version Black themed? or can you tell me how did you themed it? did you used android studio or others way? Thanks
simone81 said:
Hi, do you have a version Black themed? or can you tell me how did you themed it? did you used android studio or others way? Thanks
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I use apktool:
extract FM2 and framework-res.apk from Your rom
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d FM2.apk
Important files are /res/values/color.xml and some in /res/drawable
Color is written in hex color code with transparency ahead: #ff000000 is black #ffffffff is white for example.
You can decompile my file and for Your needs it will be enough to edit /res/values/color.xml
Recompile: apktool b FM2 and don't forget to put Original META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml back in new compiled FM2.apk in /dist folder (I use 7zip Archive Manager to do that)
I'm actually on latest Stock Rom, but I can try later to make a dark version.
simone81 said:
Hi, do you have a version Black themed? or can you tell me how did you themed it? did you used android studio or others way? Thanks
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zitronenmelissa said:
I use apktool:
extract FM2 and framework-res.apk from Your rom
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d FM2.apk
Important files are /res/values/color.xml and some in /res/drawable
Color is written in hex color code with transparency ahead: #ff000000 is black #ffffffff is white for example.
You can decompile my file and for Your needs it will be enough to edit /res/values/color.xml
Recompile: apktool b FM2 and don't forget to put Original META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml back in new compiled FM2.apk in /dist folder (I use 7zip Archive Manager to do that)
I'm actually on latest Stock Rom, but I can try later to make a dark version.
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Thanks so much for the explanation!!! i can try following your guide..... but im not sure to be able to modify color because im not good with the steps you wrote... By the way, if you can make a black version i would be very happy :fingers-crossed:
simone81 said:
Thanks so much for the explanation!!! i can try following your guide..... but im not sure to be able to modify color because im not good with the steps you wrote... By the way, if you can make a black version i would be very happy :fingers-crossed:
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I can try. What about ... whats blue will be grey, whats grey will be black?
zitronenmelissa said:
I can try. What about ... whats blue will be grey, whats grey will be black?
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Wow, It is perfect!! I like your color idea!!
I did try to follow your way to change the color file with notepad .... but i think i did a mistake when i have to zip together with Androidmanifest and the folder META-INF ( which have inside 3 files: CERT.RSA , CERT.FS, MANIFEST.MF) instead of your version That have a folder META-INF --> com-->google-->android-->and here 2 files : updater-script and update-binary).
Then i miss also the folder named system--> app -->FM2 with apk inside. <--- But i think this folders i have to create.
I made a try but doesnt work.... and i see my radio.zip ( i made so many try) is too small compared with yours.... ( more than 1mb, mine about 650kb)
So im sure i did miss some step or i did something wrong....
Thanks again to helping me :fingers-crossed:
View attachment RadioFm.zip
simone81 said:
Wow, It is perfect!! I like your color idea!!
I did try to follow your way to change the color file with notepad .... but i think i did a mistake when i have to zip together with Androidmanifest and the folder META-INF ( which have inside 3 files: CERT.RSA , CERT.FS, MANIFEST.MF) instead of your version That have a folder META-INF --> com-->google-->android-->and here 2 files : updater-script and update-binary).
Then i miss also the folder named system--> app -->FM2 with apk inside. <--- But i think this folders i have to create.
I made a try but doesnt work.... and i see my radio.zip ( i made so many try) is too small compared with yours.... ( more than 1mb, mine about 650kb)
So im sure i did miss some step or i did something wrong....
Thanks again to helping me :fingers-crossed:
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The files from /original in decompiled FM2 folder have to be added to the new FM2.apk in /dist folder. You can open .apk files with 7zip too, because it's an advanced .zip file. The META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml are necessary files in .apks.
The META-INF folder in flashing .zip files contains flashing script and binary to flash to correct directory for example.
You can use my FMRadio-themed.zip file as a template, if You want to. Just replace the FM2.apk in /system/FM2 folder.
I made a dark version, but it's a blind edition, could not test it on stock ROM, but it should work.
Structure of the .zip file for flashing:
/META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
/system/app/FM2/FM2.apk
Structure of FM2.apk:
/META-INF/CERT.RSA
/META-INF/CERT.SF
/META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
/res/...
AndroidManifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
Good luck
zitronenmelissa said:
The files from /original in decompiled FM2 folder have to be added to the new FM2.apk in /dist folder. You can open .apk files with 7zip too, because it's an advanced .zip file. The META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml are necessary files in .apks.
The META-INF folder in flashing .zip files contains flashing script and binary to flash to correct directory for example.
You can use my FMRadio-themed.zip file as a template, if You want to. Just replace the FM2.apk in /system/FM2 folder.
I made a dark version, but it's a blind edition, could not test it on stock ROM, but it should work.
Structure of the .zip file for flashing:
/META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
/system/app/FM2/FM2.apk
Structure of FM2.apk:
/META-INF/CERT.RSA
/META-INF/CERT.SF
/META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
/res/...
AndroidManifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
Good luck
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Thanks so much zitronenmelissa, i really appreciate your time for helping me, even if i could not see any changes. I tryed to flash using twrp, with original app, but no luck, then i tried hibernate ( deactivating) the original radio app and installing the zip, but nothing changed. In the end i uninstalled the original radio app and flash again your .zip but once again no luck.
Its strange, because im on Pixel experience now but before i was on RR Rom....
At least you helped me learning a little more about this apktool.
Thanks
simone81 said:
Thanks so much zitronenmelissa, i really appreciate your time for helping me, even if i could not see any changes. I tryed to flash using twrp, with original app, but no luck, then i tried hibernate ( deactivating) the original radio app and installing the zip, but nothing changed. In the end i uninstalled the original radio app and flash again your .zip but once again no luck.
Its strange, because im on Pixel experience now but before i was on RR Rom....
At least you helped me learning a little more about this apktool.
Thanks
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Did You mount System first via twrp? In twrp ---> Mount ---> check on System? Otherwise it won't install to system ....
zitronenmelissa said:
Did You mount System first via twrp? In twrp ---> Mount ---> check on System? Otherwise it won't install to system ....
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No, i didnt know. Thats why it does not work. But now IT WORKS :victory::victory::victory:
Thanks really so much, i like the color :good:
Would You please make screenshots for the thread how it looks? I couldn't test it on stock Rom ...
zitronenmelissa said:
Would You please make screenshots for the thread how it looks? I couldn't test it on stock Rom ...
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Sure, I can also post "my version" where i inverted your color theme.... the rds info are pretty easy to be readed . ( if you want i can post my .zip file)
This is your version:
This is my version:
I was wondering if were possible to change the white text radio info, into for example green.... I coded the color.xml and the station_info.xml, but i got an error if i only change the string white into green :
TextView android:textSize="16.0sp" android:textStyle="bold" android:textColor="@android:color/green" <-- instead of white
simone81 said:
Sure, I can also post "my version" where i inverted your color theme.... the rds info are pretty easy to be readed . ( if you want i can post my .zip file)
This is your version:
This is my version:
I was wondering if were possible to change the white text radio info, into for example green.... I coded the color.xml and the station_info.xml, but i got an error if i only change the string white into green :
TextView android:textSize="16.0sp" android:textStyle="bold" android:textColor="@android:color/green" <-- instead of white
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WOW :good: I like Your ideas, very good. Thank You for the screenshots
You can also use every hex8 color:
android:textColor="#ff00ff00" is green
Here You can generate Your color codes:
http://www.colorscodes.com/color-code-hex/00ff00
Works on LG G2 D802 with LineageOS 18.1? Thk
When I installed it through TWRP on my Samsung Galaxy S N7000 with Lineage OS 16 - there is no any icon for this radio, but in system\system I see FM2.apk
Why?
Related
Ok guys , as we all know we have 16 bit color display , and that is our "big" problem.I decide do something with this , and i trie to correct saturation in pictures ,and i understand - "this is it" .
After a 2 week hard coding i proudly present : SATURATOR.
What is it?
This app resaturate png\jpg pictures:
Resaturate png\jpg pictures in apk.
Resaturate your favorite wallpaper.
Resaturate your favorite cyanogen mod 7 themes (apk).
Resaturate your favorite MIUI themes (mtz).
Resaturate ROM!
How to use:
You must install java!!!
i recomended use jre 6.27 x86.
Download "Saturator".Extract "Saturator" folder to root of your hard drive (of course you can try another path BUT I STRONGLY RECOMMENDED PLACE SATURATOR FOLDER TO ROOT OF YOUR HARD DRIVE).Inside saturator folder you can find some files and folders, But we will use:
rom-apk folder - there we will place our files for processing.
iconer folder - you can place your templates for Iconer here.
saturator.ini - there you can change some information.
saturator.exe - it is app itself.
DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING IN THE SATURATOR FOLDER!!!
GUI Interface:
Elements:
Modes - apktool - this mode use apktool for reenginering apk files.
Modes - zip - this mode use rar for unpacking ,and 7zip for packing apk.
Saturation - there you can choose your saturation - use values from 0 to ...what you want.Type your value here and press enter.You will see changes on the picture with "HTC" label
IconerN - use iconer feature in "detect by name" mode.
IconerWH - use iconer feature in "detect by widht and height" mode.
prop-on - this is a proportion for iconer.Change this value and press enter.You will see the chages on picture above.Do not remember choose a template first from list below.
Modes
APKTOOL - apktool will be used for reenginering apk.This mode more accurate then zip mode,BUT in this mode NOT ALL APK CAN BE PROCESSED.So use it ONLY when zip mode fails.
ZIP - rar and zip will be used for reenginering apk.I recommended use this mode.
Iconer
This feature allows you modify icons while processing pictures.See this post for screens.
There is a 2 modes for file processing:
IconerN - Icons will be detected by names in 2 values (by default defined 1 value - icon).You can change values in the saturator.ini, there is a 2 parameters:
icname - icon name variant 1
icname2 - icon name variant 2
By default icname=icon.That means when pictures are processing and file name contain "icon" - iconer will be used.So if you change this value to...browser, for example, the name of file that contain word "browser" will be processed by iconer.
If you also define the icname2 , both of them will be used.Example:
icname=icon
icname2=ic_launcher
files that contain "icon" and "ic_launcher" will be processed by iconer:
.....\com_android_camera_ic_launcher_gallery.png - this file will be processed, because it contain ic_launcher.
.....\com_android_camera_icon_gallery.png - this file will be processed, because it contain icon.
.....\com_android_camera_ic_gallery.png - this file will be not processed, because it not contain ic_launcher and icon.
IconerWH - Icons will be detected by width and height.There is a 2 values for that in saturator.ini (if icwh1 and icwh2 are defined,both of them will be used ):
icwh1 - by default this parameter is defined =48
icwh2 - by default this parameter is defined =72
That means when files are processing and the width and height of picture equal icwh1 or icwh2 - iconer will be used.
I recommended to you use this mode,because almost icons are 48x48 on hdpi,and 72x72 ldpi.
If you want to use your own template for iconer:
Place your templates in iconer folder.The file MUST BE IN PNG FORMAT.height and width of your choice,there is no restriction, but in reasonable aisles.
Saturator.ini
The file in the saturator folder , and you can change (if you want and when you know what are you doing ) this parameters:
icname
icname2
icwh1
icwh2
do not touch anything else!!!!because all other parameters change automatically from the GUI.
restrictions
Restriction by paths:
For APKTOOL mode:
YOU MUST PLACE YOUR APK FILES IN ROM-APK FOLDER WITHOUT SUBFOLDERS:
rom-apk\myapp.apk - OK.
rom-apk\ANYfolder\myapp.apk - wrong.
For ZIP mode:
NONE
Restriction by names of files:
NON ENGLISH SYMBOLS:
rom-apk\com.android.myapp_v1.2.3-1.apk - OK
rom-apk\программа.apk - WRONG.
Apk files CAN CONTAIN ANY SYMBOLS.
Apk files CAN CONTAIN SPACES - They will be renamed automatically:
rom-apk\my app.apk will be renamed to rom-apk\myapp.apk.
PLACE AND GRAB YOUR FILES ONLY TO\FROM ROM-APK FOLDER!!!SATURATED FOLDER - IS A TEMP FOLDER!!!THAT FOLDER AUTOMATICALLY DELITING ON PROGRAMM START.SO AFTER PROCESSING ARE FINISHED YOU CAN SEE THE CHANGES IN THIS FOLDER.BUT THE FILES YOU NEEDED - IN THE ROM-APK FOLDER!!!!!
soon I'll make FAQ with examples.....
Download v1.2
http://www.multiupload.com/J5D0RVSNHK
You also can try my own resaturated version of Typhoon 3.6.8/3.6.9 rom.See details here.
Please feedback to me how it works for you.
OLD VERSION
for easy understanding how it works see video tutorial:
http://www.multiupload.com/VKC3ZHAWW5
Video tut on youtube (thanks to sajin1):
Small explanations:
All files you want to processed you must place in rom-apk dir,and grab it back from that dir.
Saturated folder - is a temp folder for processing pics ,this folder automaticaly deliting on program starts.
saturator.ini - this is a configuration file for saturator, in there you can change saturation 0 - colorless, 0 -... i don`t no limitation, i allways use 1.6
saturatorAmode - in this mode apktool uses for repacking apk - this mode needed in some cases when zip mode not work,in this mode more accurate and safely,but NOT ALL apk can be processed.And there is a limitation in path to apk:you need to place apk files in rom-apk dir WITHOUT subfolders , example - if you put xy.apk in ...rom-apk\app\xy.apk - YOU get NOTHING, but if you put xy.apk in ...rom-apk\xy.apk - it should be fine.
saturatorZmode - use zip\rar for repacking apk,in this mode you can processed ALL APK,MTZ....and everything is packed with zip , and there is NO limitation in path to apk.
Download V1.0
http://www.multiupload.com/FNF7W4ALWY
Download v1.1
http://www.multiupload.com/ZQ4CNZMDCY
I hope our devs use this app !!!
I realy never go back on non resaturated rom - because it looks great!.You can trie it by yourself and see how much diferent between non and resaturated roms,apps,pics.If you don`t see a diferent - you are blind!!!
Will be force with you.
Enjoy!
Sorry for my bad english.
For moders - because this app is relevant to nand rom`s ,i decide to create thread in nand section.Please don`t move it.
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Changelog
04.10.2011 - V 1.2
Fixed - Images quality.Now 100% quality only.
30.09.2011 - V 1.1
Added - Iconer
Added - Zipalign
Added - rom-apk dir checking for compability apktool and zip mode
Added - new GUI
Fixed - x64 Support
and something i don`t remember
19.09.2011 - initial release.
This is awesome!
i seen you theme in 4pda =)
May i use you program in Mac Os X? or it work only in phone?
this app for windows only
bad, but its the way for Saturator 2. Work without pc
Please set an example
I'm gonna try this on my own rom port.
Will report back (I hope) tomorrow.
hi, thanks!
trying now.
what is the difference
SaturatorAmode
SaturatorZmode
???
Thanks!
dorimanx said:
hi, thanks!
trying now.
what is the difference
SaturatorAmode
SaturatorZmode
???
Thanks!
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As far as i can see
SaturatorA is for APK files
SaturatorZ is for ZIP files
This is awesome! That **** is crazy!
I was just going to try this out but discovered the following problem:
I've pushed the whole system/apps/ folder to rom-apk dir and executed SaturatorZmode.
The .apk files now in "saturated" folder arent .apk files anymore, but folders named as XYZ.apk see here:
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Installed a CM7 Theme whose images I have resaturated => bootloop ...
How to fix this bootloop?
Flash a new framework.res?
D3LTA said:
As far as i can see
SaturatorA is for APK files
SaturatorZ is for ZIP files
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oh! this is nice.
but warning! do not use it on framework on systemui
only on standart apps, not critical system apps.
or damage to ROM will accure.
Sent from my HD2
D3LTA said:
As far as i can see
SaturatorA is for APK files
SaturatorZ is for ZIP files
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NO NO NO, SaturatorA use apktool for repacking apk,SaturatorZ use zip\rar for repacking apk.
dorimanx said:
oh! this is nice.
but warning! do not use it on framework on systemui
only on standart apps, not critical system apps.
or damage to ROM will accure.
Sent from my HD2
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This is NOT true, you can safely proccessed framework-res.Right now i am tried 5 rom`s in zip mode and there is NO problem with framework.Only do not touch bootscreen.
you want example? ok.
I do not have permissions from langtang , but i think he will be not gainst about this (if so i remove it ):
This rom MIUI v27.1 from langtang
I`ve do not any changes in this rom, i`am use z mode on this rom with saturation=1.6 ONLY.
ok.here we go:
download:
http://narod.ru/disk/25283464001/TWeakos_MIUI_GINGER_RS_V27.1_MAGLDR.zip.html
and some themes (mtz)
honeycomb and slatesense
http://narod.ru/disk/25283607001/HoneyComb_SlateSense_RS.7z.html
and some screenshots:
I am on this rom about 1 week and i have NO problem trie it maybe you like it
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Tak3r07 said:
This is awesome! That **** is crazy!
I was just going to try this out but discovered the following problem:
I've pushed the whole system/apps/ folder to rom-apk dir and executed SaturatorZmode.
The .apk files now in "saturated" folder arent .apk files anymore, but folders named as XYZ.apk see here:
Installed a CM7 Theme whose images I have resaturated => bootloop ...
How to fix this bootloop?
Flash a new framework.res?
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you need grab apk files back from rom-apk dir and replace it in original rom.if you do all exactly how on video tutorial you have no problem with this.
If you want resaturate some cm7 theme:
place your apk theme file in rom-apk dir, next start saturatoramode (apktool) and wait untill its finished.grab your new theme from rom-apk dir.install.enjoy.
for example:
this is a mixer theme you can find original thread in android themes forum, it is sense like theme.
download
http://www.multiupload.com/R6IZA40LT4
again - i do not any changes in this apk , there is only resaturated images.
it is working great! trie it.
tweakos said:
you need grab apk files back from rom-apk dir and replace it in original rom.if you do all exactly how on video tutorial you have no problem with this.
If you want resaturate some cm7 theme:
place your apk theme file in rom-apk dir, next start saturatoramode (apktool) and wait untill its finished.grab your new theme from rom-apk dir.install.enjoy.
for example:
this is a mixer theme you can find original thread in android themes forum, it is sense like theme.
download
http://www.multiupload.com/R6IZA40LT4
again - i do not any changes in this apk , there is only resaturated images.
it is working great! trie it.
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I would have grabbed them from rom-apk dir, but this one was empty! I've watched the whole video and in your video the rom-apk dir isnt empty, while doing the same steps as i did...
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What mode do you use? If you use saturatorAmode you need to place apk files in rom-apk dir WITHOUT subfolders , example - if you put xy.apk in ...rom-apk\app\xy.apk - YOU get NOTHING, but if you put xy.apk in ...rom-apk\xy.apk - it should be fine.
saturatorZmode do not have this limitation, you can place your files with subfolders like a ..rom-apk\app\xy.apk.
tweakos said:
What mode do you use? If you use saturatorAmode you need to place apk files in rom-apk dir WITHOUT subfolders , example - if you put xy.apk in ...rom-apk\app\xy.apk - YOU get NOTHING, but if you put xy.apk in ...rom-apk\xy.apk - it should be fine.
saturatorZmode do not have this limitation, you can place your files with subfolders like a ..rom-apk\app\xy.apk.
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I have tried both without subdirs.
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What version of windows? Are you have java sdk installed?
Oh....i think i know what is the problem(maybe),on your screenshot you have path this contain 2 saturator folder,just place saturator folder on root of your hard drive and that`s it.
First of thanks for your contribution and making our lives easier.
I have tried to use your app without succes, as mentioned in previous posts all seems to go well but just like others i end up with all apk`s extracted in the saturated folder and the rom-apk folder is empty. Would it be possible this is because of Windows 7 64?
Edit: in SaturatorAmode things seem to work, however when i repack the build with changed apk`s i start missing a lot of apps in the build. The SaturatorZmode doesn't seem to work at all leaving extracted apk files in the saturated folder.
Any way to resaturate a NAND backup that we can then restore so we don't need to reinstall everything?
my wallpaper before and after
thanks a lot! Flashing tytungs nexus rom saturated ;D hope it works
Edit:
Bootloop, damn it
Saturatorzmode... Doesn't do another ng it just stays a extracting for hours.... And when I use SaturatorAmode each and every of my all file goes missing.... What am I doing wrong please help me out?? ... Only way to enhance my pics is to copy the pics it self
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After Trying (and failing epiclly) to MOD JKay's SystemUI.apk file and combine it with this theme here, the theme maker Crussader referred me to this tutorial here for further guidance.
Problem is, JKay's SystemUI.apk file and the one from Crussader's theme are very different from each other and the drawable-hdpi folder is busting with PNG images and I can't tell what file is what and what I should put where, I get totally scrambled and lost in this vast ocean of images and I have no idea what I'm doing...
If someone could make a 'JKay-Crussader SystemUI.apk reference guide' it would be great!
unzip both systemui.apk's with 7-zip or winrar. copy and paste whatever images you want to transfer, (make sure the png names are the same). Zip it back up and replace in /system /app. What problems are you having?
If you're going to change the theme colour too (e.g. the clock colour) you'll need to decompile the SystemUI.apk file and change the theme colour in \res\values\colors.xml
change status_bar_theme_color from #ff8ecd00 to the colour you want (I used #ff009dcd)
stevehkim said:
unzip both systemui.apk's with 7-zip or winrar. copy and paste whatever images you want to transfer, (make sure the png names are the same). Zip it back up and replace in /system /app. What problems are you having?
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That's exactly what I tried and failed on doing.
In his mode, JKay changed the names that link the PNG files to their use, so if in a un-MODed and clean SAMSUNG's stock SystemUI.apk the file XXX.png is let's say.. the background of the status bar, in JKay's MOD the name that you will need to name the new file you want to put instead will now be: YYY.png...
Not only I don't know what file I need to swap on a stock SystemUI.apk, in JKay's MOD the name was altered, so.. where do I go from here???
Spannaa said:
If you're going to change the theme colour too (e.g. the clock colour) you'll need to decompile the SystemUI.apk file and change the theme colour in \res\values\colors.xml
change status_bar_theme_color from #ff8ecd00 to the colour you want (I used #ff009dcd)
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Please no big words like compile and de-compile and stuff like that...
All I know is zip / unzip.. please, lets stick with that...
Itzik68 said:
Not only I don't know what file I need to swap on a stock SystemUI.apk, in JKay's MOD the name was altered, so.. where do I go from here???
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I didn't either but, if you're editing on Windows, set explorer's file view to 'extra large icons' so you can see the images and give it a go!
Why not wait for jkay to do it. I'm sure he's going to have this as a theme option.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2
Spannaa said:
I didn't either but, if you're editing on Windows, set explorer's file view to 'extra large icons' so you can see the images and give it a go!
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I did, but still too much files, there's a lot of images that are very much a like and I couldn't figure out what was what and got lost...
gadget069 said:
Why not wait for jkay to do it. I'm sure he's going to have this as a theme option.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2
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JKay's themes are based on the overall layout of the TouchWiz UI while Crussader's theme is based on Vertumus's work which is based on a port of the AOSP layout into the TouchWiz UI framework, therefor it is much more extensive and in my taste a lot better.
Not to mean any disrespect towards JKay's work, I think it's great and I'm very grateful for his MOD! I can't imagine not having it, it would be like rendering my device cripple...
But still, in terms of design, I like Vertumus's & Crussader's approache better, I like the AOSP overall layout, and having it on a Stock TouchWiz based ROM together with JKay's MOD sounds pretty great to me...
What are you trying to do exactly? What Rom are you running and what do you want to theme..
ROM:
Faryaab said:
I9100XWLPF Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLPF (4.0.3)
Country Italy
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 18th May 2012
Modem: XXLPX
CSC: OXILP6
Change List: 592261
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Kernel:
Chainfire said:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXI_LPF-v5.5-CWM5.zip
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MODs:
_JKay_ said:
JKay Deluxe framework files v14.0: XWLPF
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I'm trying to theme JKey's MOD and combine it with this theme here made by Crussader.
Problem is, I have no idea what the hell I'm doing...
Love a challenge
It's on... let me check Jkay's files first... keep in mind that maybe we should ask permission to release something in case this works
I love you man!!!
Of course I will ask for his permission, but I believe he'll agree as long as we credit him he said so on his MOD's thread:
_JKay_ said:
Creating themes for the JKay framework is more than welcome but... you are only allowed to change xml and pngs! Remember to credit me! And please test themes containing my mod good before releasing! Think about png resolution and sizes... Use 8bit pngs! Only edit decompiled nine patch pngs... and don't compress the resources.arsc file! While it might work it will actually slow down your framework as Android has to decompress it!
Publish your themes in the Apps and Themes thread. Thanks.
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His words...
Anyway thanks a lot of it!!!
P.s
Will it be possible to make it compatible to .odex system?
Ummm if we only can change xml and pngs... some things we're not going to be able to theme ( small icons for example ) but let's make something first ans then we might ask for permission to change it.
P.S.: First things first, next will go onto .odex
OK, so what do I do?
Itzik68 said:
That's exactly what I tried and failed on doing.
In his mode, JKay changed the names that link the PNG files to their use, so if in a un-MODed and clean SAMSUNG's stock SystemUI.apk the file XXX.png is let's say.. the background of the status bar, in JKay's MOD the name that you will need to name the new file you want to put instead will now be: YYY.png...
Not only I don't know what file I need to swap on a stock SystemUI.apk, in JKay's MOD the name was altered, so.. where do I go from here???
Please no big words like compile and de-compile and stuff like that...
All I know is zip / unzip.. please, lets stick with that...
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If you are only changing regular png files then zip and unzip is in order. If you want to work with xml's due to encription then compile and decompile is exactly what should be used, as a word and a method.
OK.. but I have no intention of working with xml files...
No scripts, no anything to do with coding, just the images.
My knowledge in programming sums in about a 'Hello World' button on VB...
Itzik68 said:
OK.. but I have no intention of working with xml files...
No scripts, no anything to do with coding, just the images.
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You could just change the images but if you want the clock, battery text and notification text themed, you'll have to edit one xml file.
If you don't, they'll still be green.
Care to please tell us which file? Styles.xml?
No problem.
In XWLPF odexed, I changed the theme colour in SystemUI.apk\res\values\colors.xml
Go to:
\res\values\colors.xml
change:
status_bar_theme_color
from:
#ff8ecd00
to:
#ff009dcd
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Spannaa said:
No problem.
In XWLPF odexed, I changed the theme colour in SystemUI.apk\res\values\colors.xml
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I was worried that was the file... I'm thinking that there is so little we can change after the framework is placed... let's see what can we do.
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Ok... there is progress...
Small notification icons
ICS Style status icons
Battery percentage
missing some stuff though...
This is a simply method to set a transparent background on framework-dependent apks and Contacts.apk.
1. Using Photoshop or similar create a trasparent image (% as you wish) and save it as .png. If you insert a texture or image, use your device resolution for better results. Make two copies and rename its as "background_holo_dark.png" and "background_dial_holo_dark.png"
2. Decompile framework-res.apk. You can follow this great guide
3. Browse to res/values and open styles.xml. Search code for "<style name="Theme.Holo" parent="@style/Theme">"
4. On it, search this line "<item name="windowShowWallpaper">false</item>" (using Komodo is line 1006) and replace values with true. Save and close.
5. Browse to res/drawable-nodpi and replace existing background_holo_dark.png with your image
6. Recompile framework-res. You may refer to guide posted above
7. Using winrar or similar browse into Contacs.apk to res/drawable-nodpi and replace existing background_dial_holo_dark.png with your image (simply drag&drop, be careful to set compression to Store)
8. Replace framework-res and Contacts.apk on your device (Root explorer, adb, flash through recovery). Personally I also clear cache and dalvik cache
9. Enjoy your modded apks!
After the editing of framework-res.apk you may visit this thread to download also my transparent calendar and mms apks!
Remeber: always perform backup before replace any system file! Also, I'm no responsible for any problems that may occure on your phone
Attached you can find two transparent background 480x800
Here some screenshots (second one from esk02k)
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P.S. Of course, this method allows you to change backgroung also with any non transparent image. You simply have to rename your two image copies as reported in point 1. Then replace the original file using winrar or similar as in point 7. You don't need to decompile framework-res.apk in this case!
Thanks but can I use 7zip
I don't like to Decompile and decompile process I think it's hard
You can use 7zip to replace image on Contacts.apk, but you need to decompile framework-res.apk to modify styles.xml.
If you follow the linked guide you will see that compile/decompile apks is not so difficult!
Sorry
What link do you mean ?
nice, thanx.
But one question, do you know how to change the color of font in contacts? ie. from black to white? like how it is in dial...
Kadhim7 said:
Sorry
What link do you mean ?
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This one
Sorry, I've forgotten to add link on first post, fixed.
Thanks it came out real nice. I settled on 60% transparency. Heres a screenshot for the op if you want it :
(using galaxy pack livewallpaper)
esk02k said:
Thanks it came out real nice. I settled on 60% transparency. Heres a screenshot for the op if you want it :
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Taken!
Hi is it possible for you to make the stock calendar background transparent??? I hate the stock look!!.
can we use VRT universal theme flasher for CM9 Roms?
replacing framework-res usually deletes every account registered on the device. I used vrt zips on stock-based Roms easilly. but when I was trying to use it on a CM9 Rom iit just crashed everything.
sam5154 said:
can we use VRT universal theme flasher for CM9 Roms?
replacing framework-res usually deletes every account registered on the device. I used vrt zips on stock-based Roms easilly. but when I was trying to use it on a CM9 Rom iit just crashed everything.
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During last days I've replaced framework-res about one hundred of times I think, and I never lost any account. Don't know what VRT is, I usually flash new framework-res with recovery.
sam5154 said:
can we use VRT universal theme flasher for CM9 Roms?
replacing framework-res usually deletes every account registered on the device. I used vrt zips on stock-based Roms easilly. but when I was trying to use it on a CM9 Rom iit just crashed everything.
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Yea you can. Im using a zip I posted here. Its by Villain team and JRsoft. I haven't had any problems with it. This ones set up to replace the whole framework though so dont flash it on anything other than paranoid 1.6.
Hi,
This material is gold, my friend, thank very much.
But, i followed every single step on this, but i can't get transparency in contacts, only in phone application, and all the rom...very cool.
But my contacts background it's completely dark.
I also changed framework, inside res/drawable-nodpi, background_holo_light.png to a transparent png file with the same name....but didn't worked also...
So, what to do?
ruicc said:
Hi,
This material is gold, my friend, thank very much.
But, i followed every single step on this, but i can't get transparency in contacts, only in phone application, and all the rom...very cool.
But my contacts background it's completely dark.
I also changed framework, inside res/drawable-nodpi, background_holo_light.png to a transparent png file with the same name....but didn't worked also...
So, what to do?
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use the contacts.apk I posted in the zip above. Backup yours first of course, it can be found in the extras/system/app folder of the zip.
Many thanks, esk02k, it worked like a charm...
But, what's the difference between this one and the one i used? (F1 rom, from faryaab) Did you change anything else on this?
Cheers
esk02k said:
use the contacts.apk I posted in the zip above. Backup yours first of course, it can be found in the extras/system/app folder of the zip.
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Hi,
Here' the good MOD : ww.phonandroid.com/forum/rom-andyx-4-0-4-v5-t16615-1490.html#p297978
It's is normal you've only phone.apk transparent.
Having contacts.apk too, you need edit xml and compile it.
ocenis64 said:
Hi,
Here' the good MOD : ww.phonandroid.com/forum/rom-andyx-4-0-4-v5-t16615-1490.html#p297978
It's is normal you've only phone.apk transparent.
Having contacts.apk too, you need edit xml and compile it.
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I didn't find any "how to" about transparency on that thread...just a guy who post some pics of transparency and said it was very easy.....
So, everyone is telling "need to edit xml on contacts.apk and compile"...i'm tired of know that...it would be more useful say which files, where and what to do.
Cheers
esk02k said:
use the contacts.apk I posted in the zip above. Backup yours first of course, it can be found in the extras/system/app folder of the zip.
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The easiest way is taking my files.
Compiling AOKP contacts.apk gives a lot of problem. It's a know bug and any tools can compile it correctly.
(excuse me for my bad english, I'm french)
ocenis64 said:
The easiest way is taking my files.
Compiling AOKP contacts.apk gives a lot of problem. It's a know bug and any tools can compile it correctly.
(excuse me for my bad english, I'm french)
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But, what about the rest of the rom? I saw that mms.apk and the rest are transparent...
ruicc said:
But, what about the rest of the rom? I saw that mms.apk and the rest are transparent...
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The rest is the framework See the title, you're in the right thred !
Yes, MMS.apk is transparent too.
If you don't want it, remove it from the zip.
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WOAH!!!YOUR A MIND READER:highfive:
Zpik said:
WOAH!!!YOUR A MIND READER:highfive:
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XD
enricocid said:
XD
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So throughout the whole rom, this background will show?
Zpik said:
So throughout the whole rom, this background will show?
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Yes. Only dialer remain untouched
would be nice if there were an xposed framework installer for this.
EDIT: Google search ftw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342570
I'm not seeing a file named values in my framework-res apk. I'm not sure if this matters, but I used a file Explorer and extracted the apk on my phone. I use my phone to make zipthemer mods, so I figured this method would work for that too. Any reason it wouldn't show up?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
NeverSeparate said:
I'm not seeing a file named values in my framework-res apk. I'm not sure if this matters, but I used a file Explorer and extracted the apk on my phone. I use my phone to make zipthemer mods, so I figured this method would work for that too. Any reason it wouldn't show up?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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No no... You should decompile using apktool this is the only say to add trasparent background, modifying the .xml
enricocid said:
No no... You should decompile using apktool this is the only say to add trasparent background, modifying the .xml
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This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
NeverSeparate said:
This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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You have to actually decompile framework res apk, take apart all the pieces instead of just extracting the apk. Decompiling and extracting are not the same thing
Link for apktool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213985
NeverSeparate said:
This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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No... the problem is that You can't modify .apk using the phone....
This is because You can't decode an .apk with a file manager ... and You can't modify .xml if You don't decode it using apktool
If You don't use apktool You won't be able to exctract & decode the .apk
This folder must be in framework-res.apk and all .apk
Try use apktool to properly decompile it and You will be able to see all resources from .apk
If You try to exctract an .apk with a zip manager and You open an .xml, You won't see anything... only unreadable simbols
https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/detail?name=apktool1.5.2.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
https://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool-install-windows-r05-ibot.tar.bz2
extract aapt.exe, apktool.bat and apktool.jar to a folder You will call apktool and that You will create in C:/:
C:\apktool
copy the framework-res.apk inside this folder
Press shift+leftmouse and click to "open command prompt here"
In cmd do the following
1) Install the framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
2) Decompile framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
3) Modify the .xml using notepad++
4) Recompile back
Code:
apktool b framework-res
5) Once done
Delete the compiled .apk in dist folder inside the framework-res folder you will find in apktool folder
open original framework-res.apk 7zip
Go to build folder
then open apk folder
Drag & drop folder META-INF & androidmanifest overwriting the original
6) Go again in CMD terminal and
Code:
apktool b framework-res
The compiled framework-res.apk is the good one
You can use the same steps I used in this guide to properly decompile/compile the framework-res.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44997467#post44997467
Thanks. And I wasn't trying to argue. I know there is a difference on decompiling and extracting. And I know I can't modify the apk directly from my phone, but I use my method of extracting to locate png piles to make zipthemer zips, and it works fine for that. I wasn't looking to modify an apk. I was just going to attempt to make a zip with an edited xml and see if it would overwrite the existing one the same as it does with pngs. And I can open and edit xml using an xml app. But, if the extraction technique won't show me the file, then it doesn't matter. I'm just trying to learn a bit myself.
I was hoping to make a way that people could use the framework mods I've made without having to be in dark mode. Many of the people using mods off these threads wouldn't consider taking the time to learn any of this, they just want to use what's made. So a simple flashable zip that included an edited xml would be great. But if it won't work, it won't work.
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NeverSeparate said:
Thanks. And I wasn't trying to argue. I know there is a difference on decompiling and extracting. And I know I can't modify the apk directly from my phone, but I use my method of extracting to locate png piles to make zipthemer zips, and it works fine for that. I wasn't looking to modify an apk. I was just going to attempt to make a zip with an edited xml and see if it would overwrite the existing one the same as it does with pngs. And I can open and edit xml using an xml app. But, if the extraction technique won't show me the file, then it doesn't matter. I'm just trying to learn a bit myself.
I was hoping to make a way that people could use the framework mods I've made without having to be in dark mode. Many of the people using mods off these threads wouldn't consider taking the time to learn any of this, they just want to use what's made. So a simple flashable zip that included an edited xml would be great. But if it won't work, it won't work.
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You can try to make vrthemes
I already resolved my problem in Step 1 by editing the "Environment Variables".
Step 4
I'm stuck with step 4 ( recompiling ):
there's no "META-INF" folder under build/apk folder
Question: after I overwritten the "META-INF & androidmanifest" from the original framework-res.apk (C:\apktool\framework-res.apk)
and recompiled it using "apktool b framework-res", how can I flashed the compiled framework-res.apk w/c is located at
(C:\apktool\framework-res\dist) to system/framework? many thanks to this one, new learning
genkralyz said:
I'm stuck with step 4 ( recompiling ):
there's no "META-INF" folder under build/apk folder
Question: after I overwritten the "META-INF & androidmanifest" from the original framework-res.apk (C:\apktool\framework-res.apk)
and recompiled it using "apktool b framework-res", how can I flashed the compiled framework-res.apk w/c is located at
(C:\apktool\framework-res\dist) to system/framework? many thanks to this one, new learning
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I will prepare You, as soon as possible, a template to flash it
enricocid said:
I will prepare You, as soon as possible, a template to flash it
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Thanks! btw is it ok if I only overwrite the original "androidmanifest" because there's no "META-INF" under build/apk,
or there should be a "META-INF"?
genkralyz said:
Thanks! btw is it ok if I only overwrite the original "androidmanifest" because there's no "META-INF" under build/apk,
or there should be a "META-INF"?
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You must copy also the meta-inf
enricocid said:
You must copy also the meta-inf
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but when I tried to re-compiled, there's no META-INF showing up under build/apk folder as you can see from my screenshot..
did I missed some steps?
genkralyz said:
but when I tried to re-compiled, there's no META-INF showing up under build/apk folder as you can see from my screenshot..
did I missed some steps?
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After first compilation Meta-inf is missing... it's normal don't worry
but without a meta-inf Your .apk wouldn't work
So you must delete the first compiled apk from dist folder, copy meta-inf and androidmanifest from the original .apk to build/apk folder and recompile 2nd time to get the framework correctly working
You can use this mod to flash the framework
http://d-h.st/0lL
there's already a framework-res inside it... delete it using 7zip and replace with Your framework and flash it
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:
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"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.
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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)
Krustnesis said:
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/
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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/
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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
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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/
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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.
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@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.
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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.
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Thank you! A small screens tutorial would be nice. I appreciate everything you do for us!