Translucent Status Bar - Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps

Hey themers:
I'm just getting acquainted with making small modifications to the system and am currently working from a stock 4.0.4 LPL based ROM. I would like to implement a 50% translucent effect on the TW status bar.
I've decompiled SystemUI.apk many different ways - as a non-system app, an app w/ dependencies (both framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk), I've recompiled without any issues at all and immediately de-compiled to make sure my changes "stick", and they do. I then throw them into a flashable zip, wipe cache/dalvik, flash the zip and fix permissions, no go.
I'm following a guide that was originally posted in the GS2 forum that instructs us to do the following:
1) SystemUI StatusBar.smali - locate the "...Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;-><init>(IIIII)V" statement and change the const/v16 above it from "const/16 v16, 0x4" to "const/16 v16, -0x3".
2) Go to res > values > drawables.xml and edit "status_bar_background" hex to #7f000000 for 50% transparency.
This didn't work on its own, so on top of that I also tried implementing the same sort of change mentioned in #1 above on both the PhoneStatusBar and TabletStatusBar.smali files. Still no go. The system boots no problem, but just no change in the visual appearance of the status bar.
Does anyone have any ideas outside of this on what smali file or statement in the above files might control this feature? I'm still digging but didn't know if others had attempted this. Thanks to any and all who are willing to help. I don't need anyone to look at code for me, just a gentle shove in the right direction would be fantastic!

+1 for this.
I'd love to see this work.

jtdo said:
+1 for this.
I'd love to see this work.
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+1
was looking for something like that for month.

I'll get there...The solution cannot be far off from what has already been documented. However it seems others have not yet been able to do it on this device...probably just because there are more pressing projects underway. Guess it's up to us noobs lol
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djmatt604 said:
I'll get there...The solution cannot be far off from what has already been documented. However it seems others have not yet been able to do it on this device...probably just because there are more pressing projects underway. Guess it's up to us noobs lol
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Haha anything is possible on XDA (;

djmatt604 said:
I'll get there...The solution cannot be far off from what has already been documented. However it seems others have not yet been able to do it on this device...probably just because there are more pressing projects underway. Guess it's up to us noobs lol
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Does tw use a standard grey block to extend the background for the status bar? It sounds like it would and if that is do you could try adding that grey colour to an alpha channel on the image.
Just a thought
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scaryshark said:
Does tw use a standard grey block to extend the background for the status bar? It sounds like it would and if that is do you could try adding that grey colour to an alpha channel on the image.
Just a thought
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I'll have a look this week!

You need to modify the "tw_" variants of the status bar definitions to see anything happen, TouchWiz UI does not use the regular assets/definitions.

qreeves said:
You need to modify the "tw_" variants of the status bar definitions to see anything happen, TouchWiz UI does not use the regular assets/definitions.
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Thank you sir! I will give it another go. Have a TW ROM to update in the next cpl weeks, this might make it in
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djmatt604 said:
Thank you sir! I will give it another go. Have a TW ROM to update in the next cpl weeks, this might make it in /QUOTE]
No problem, I spent most of last night working out how to move the system bar from the bottom of the screen to the top using a decompiled SystemUI from the TouchWiz rom for the Galaxy Tab. You might find that even though you make the bar transparent that the area behind it is black anyway (it is for me at least using the official 4.0.4 rom) due to it assuming that the system bar is being rendered there. I'm yet to figure out how to manipulate the rest of the WindowManager environment to fix the issue.
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[MetaMorph] Transparent Lockscreen (com.htc.resources.apk)

This is a Metamorph for a transparent lockscreen that was made by request for a friend. This is intended for a deodexed stock mytouch4G ROM (2.2/2.2.1). This will modify com.htc.resources.apk. Most likely this will crash your system when applied. If not, reboot to see changes. Ive been seeing an error when using metamorph to extract, it does not seem to find the theme file. All files extract and you will be able to apply by selecting "Pick existing theme".
*NOTE* This works when applied using the safari theme (thanks for the feedback). I'll look into modifying other themes... eventually. Requests will be considered.
zebrapositions said:
This is a Metamorph for a transparent lockscreen that was made by request for a friend.
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Yeeeaaaahhhh your friend is happy now
Love it thank you thank you thank you!
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i couldnt make it stick using metamorph
teamsilence said:
i couldnt make it stick using metamorph
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Hmm I'm using your rom and it worked fine for me.. I extracted it on the computer, put it on my SD in the androidthemes folder, and then went to pick existing theme, apply all.
Has anyone been able to get rid of the lockscreen wallpaper? To show the homescreen? I've tried old methods, but they don't seem to work in sense 2.2 stock or modded roms for the n1
crx4xharder said:
Has anyone been able to get rid of the lockscreen wallpaper? To show the homescreen? I've tried old methods, but they don't seem to work in sense 2.2 stock or modded roms for the n1
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We tried, but couldn't get it.
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Same here. Running Ice but can't get it to stick. Good idea tho. I like it.
EDIT: Sent .zip to sdcard. Let Metamorph unzip. Still FC's my messengers while applying then nothing.
If you remove the htclockscreen.apk and .odex from your /system you'll get a transparent lockscreen... Albiet with the stock froyo lock but I prefer it anyway
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So after trying this, the text on the lock screen doesn't line up correctly. All 3 lines of text, the date, the time & T-mobile all overlap. Is this supposed to be used with any of the lock screen themes or a specific one? Anything else need to be changed to get it to align correctly?
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So after trying this, the text on the lock screen doesn't line up correctly. All 3 lines of text, the date, the time & T-mobile all overlap. Is this supposed to be used with any of the lock screen themes or a specific one? Anything else need to be changed to get it to align correctly?
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BUMP! Anyone??
Beast84 said:
So after trying this, the text on the lock screen doesn't line up correctly. All 3 lines of text, the date, the time & T-mobile all overlap. Is this supposed to be used with any of the lock screen themes or a specific one? Anything else need to be changed to get it to align correctly?
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What ROM are you running? when I posted this, there was only stock ROM available.
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zebrapositions said:
What ROM are you running? when I posted this, there was only stock ROM available.
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Thats what I am running
So this is just a transparent slider for the lockscreen?
I'm assuming theres no way to make a fully or semi-transparent wallpaper?
I know most icons are png's, which support transparency, but I'm not sure (and highly doubt) if a transparent png file would retain transparency after being set to be the wallpaper? If I had to guess I would think the file is converted in some way before it is actually applied...
I wonder if there is a way to bypass this and allow for transparencies in the wallpaper?
Though this works, it doesn't look so good since its transparent and the text overlays whatever is on the first screen. It would be nice if the lockscreen background could be honored by the stock froyo lock. Or at the very least, a solid color or black background.
mbernusg said:
If you remove the htclockscreen.apk and .odex from your /system you'll get a transparent lockscreen... Albiet with the stock froyo lock but I prefer it anyway
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So this is just a transparent slider for the lockscreen?
I'm assuming theres no way to make a fully or semi-transparent wallpaper?
I know most icons are png's, which support transparency, but I'm not sure (and highly doubt) if a transparent png file would retain transparency after being set to be the wallpaper? If I had to guess I would think the file is converted in some way before it is actually applied...
I wonder if there is a way to bypass this and allow for transparencies in the wallpaper?
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Transparent images won't set correctly, from what I've read about other sense ROMs, you'd have to hexedit the file, changing the color to transparent... don't know if it would even work. There are lockscreen replacements, like lock bot, possibly some others. Wish there where better options... the ROM in general lacks the basics for most things I want to do... which is why I currently run the desire HD port by gr8gorilla. The ROM has been ported to a lot of phones, so there is quite a bit of mods and themes available.
I'm curious what features. Are you referring to stock? Does the desire port have working drivers for everything? I thought FFC (camera) was a problem as well as video playback. Iced is what I'm currently using and its rock solid and can overclock.
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Transparent images won't set correctly, from what I've read about other sense ROMs, you'd have to hexedit the file, changing the color to transparent... don't know if it would even work. There are lockscreen replacements, like lock bot, possibly some others. Wish there where better options... the ROM in general lacks the basics for most things I want to do... which is why I currently run the desire HD port by gr8gorilla. The ROM has been ported to a lot of phones, so there is quite a bit of mods and themes available.
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kambiz.aghaiepour said:
Though this works, it doesn't look so good since its transparent and the text overlays whatever is on the first screen. It would be nice if the lockscreen background could be honored by the stock froyo lock. Or at the very least, a solid color or black background.
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yeah i agree, but i do with what i have and enjoy my homescreen, since i have to look at it constantly, even when locked
Could you post the picture that you are using? looks cool
stratax said:
Could you post the picture that you are using? looks cool
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Transparent status bar for CM7DX2

I have been looking into this and some devastating who did cm7 for other devices like the incredible were able to make this possible. I saw a zip with 100% 75% and 50% transparent.
I really wish I was a Dec and could do this or I would. Is there anyone out there that can pull this together? I would be more than willing to test for you
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http://zdune.mod2xtreme.com/android/tweaks.php
This is the patcher you're looking for.
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Have you used this before? Looks kinda complicated
rbellis said:
Have you used this before? Looks kinda complicated
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It does all the heavy lifting for you. As long as you can use the find function in a text editor you should be fine. You'll only need to change one line, and it will tell you the line and what to change it to. Once you've done it it will give you two update.zips, one to do the mod one to undo it.
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It does all the heavy lifting for you. As long as you can use the find function in a text editor you should be fine. You'll only need to change one line, and it will tell you the line and what to change it to. Once you've done it it will give you two update.zips, one to do the mod one to undo it.
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thanks oyu but I dont really understand what I am doing here. I think I downloaded the files needed but cannot get adb to connect when I enter "0" on my pc
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thanks oyu but I dont really understand what I am doing here. I think I downloaded the files needed but cannot get adb to connect when I enter "0" on my pc
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I believe certain CM7 Themes have trans status bars dont they?
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I believe certain CM7 Themes have trans status bars dont they?
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I have not been able to find one. I have searched the market and the theme app. I have not been able to find one. I think I actually found one that was labeled as transparent but it did not work
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I have not been able to find one. I have searched the market and the theme app. I have not been able to find one. I think I actually found one that was labeled as transparent but it did not work
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The cm7 themes with transparent statusbar rely on this patch. In other words, this patch wont make ALL themes transparent, but will enable the ones that support it to work properly. Otherwise they'll just "ghost".
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that is what I thought. I still dont understand the page link you gave me. I thought it would be as easy as just following the instructions but it isn't
Yes, some themes for Cyanogen do have transparent status bar. Most of those themes, you have to pay for.
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There is some patch you have tohave for the transparent status bar to work.
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[Q] Transparent Status Bar on Lock Screen or Removed ???

Hello everyone... As the title says, I am looking to get rid of the black bar or make it transparent on the lock screen... I have tried a few thing and can not seem to get it... Is there any other method to try besides these here???...
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629653
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209937
4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029712
Currently using Links #1 and #2 for the transparent bar, but does not work for the lock screen... I have attached 3 pics as to what happens when I use Link #3 for the status bar, although everything else seems to work... Link #4 does not work at all... I flashed the zip and once I reboot it stays on the splash screen... So I pulled the battery and used my back up to get it to boot again... Is there any way to get the Simplistic Framework to function with our Verizon Note 2 ( SCH-I605) ??? But most importantly eliminate this status bar on the lock screen or make transparent... Thank you for any help you can provide...:fingers-crossed:
So no one has any suggestions or know of something that works??? I am still looking and came across this link...
----- > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37466852
I flashed the zip that is there and it did nothing for me... If I was a little more daring I would try the apk tool that he used... Would any one here like to try and make that zip work for the Verizon Note 2???
elnene20 said:
So no one has any suggestions or know of something that works??? I am still looking and came across this link...
----- > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37466852
I flashed the zip that is there and it did nothing for me... If I was a little more daring I would try the apk tool that he used... Would any one here like to try and make that zip work for the Verizon Note 2???
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If you are on a TW ROM it won't work, it states in the first few lines of the OP it is only for AOSP Roms.
Also I believe the Xposed framework has an add on that allows what you're wanting.
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shangrila500 said:
If you are on a TW ROM it won't work, it states in the first few lines of the OP it is only for AOSP Roms.
Also I believe the Xposed framework has an add on that allows what you're wanting.
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Thank you for the reply... I did look at this link here ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189965
Thats where all the modules or add on seem to be located... But I did not see one to remove the status bar or make it transparent in the LOCKSCREEN...
If I did miss it then I apologize for my ignorance and would kindly ask you or anyone to please provide a link for me to achieve what I seek...
Once again thank you...
elnene20 said:
Thank you for the reply... I did look at this link here ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189965
Thats where all the modules or add on seem to be located... But I did not see one to remove the status bar or make it transparent in the LOCKSCREEN...
If I did miss it then I apologize for my ignorance and would kindly ask you or anyone to please provide a link for me to achieve what I seek...
Once again thank you...
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That is where a lot are located, there are more floating around on XDA and in fact there was a thread about this a few months ago and someone linked it. I'll see if I can find it later tonight.
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shangrila500 said:
That is where a lot are located, there are more floating around on XDA and in fact there was a thread about this a few months ago and someone linked it. I'll see if I can find it later tonight.
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That sounds great... Thank you for taking the time to help me...
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That sounds great... Thank you for taking the time to help me...
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I have yet to see a trans status bar on the lock screen. We use 3minit in our rom and it don't change it on the lock screen either.
bigtoysrock said:
I have yet to see a trans status bar on the lock screen. We use 3minit in our rom and it don't change it on the lock screen either.
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I can't seem to find it but there is a conversation that was in Q&A a few months ago where someone asked if they wanted him to make a flashable zip and then he came back and said it was doable with Xposed and one of the plugins and gave the link to it. I wasn't able to find it last night but I'm going to look again tonight before I call it quits.
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I can't seem to find it but there is a conversation that was in Q&A a few months ago where someone asked if they wanted him to make a flashable zip and then he came back and said it was doable with Xposed and one of the plugins and gave the link to it. I wasn't able to find it last night but I'm going to look again tonight before I call it quits.
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Cool... I will keep my fingers crossed and hope you come across the link... I did a little more searching as well and found this here http://forum.xda-developers.com/tags.php?tag=xposed It might be in there since those are the threads tagged with xposed, But idk?
If not maybe some one here might be up for the challenge???
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Cool... I will keep my fingers crossed and hope you come across the link... I did a little more searching as well and found this here http://forum.xda-developers.com/tags.php?tag=xposed It might be in there since those are the threads tagged with xposed, But idk?
If not maybe some one here might be up for the challenge???
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OK, from what I've found you need to install the Xposed framework and then install the Tweakbox, the only problem is the tweakbox I've found is for ICS. It may or may not work. That was the way I found to do it in the thread. I will keep looking because there is still one that I remember reading that I haven't found.
Here is a blog link that says it works for ICS and JB so hopefully it will work, this one explains it with pictures so it should be easy to do:
http://c9vipers.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-make-status-bar-transparent-like.html
Again, I will keep looking tonight but I am pretty sure the thread I am looking for said pretty much the same thing.
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Here is the link I was looking for damnit!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264701&page=2
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shangrila500 said:
OK, from what I've found you need to install the Xposed framework and then install the Tweakbox, the only problem is the tweakbox I've found is for ICS. It may or may not work. That was the way I found to do it in the thread. I will keep looking because there is still one that I remember reading that I haven't found.
Here is a blog link that says it works for ICS and JB so hopefully it will work, this one explains it with pictures so it should be easy to do:
http://c9vipers.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-make-status-bar-transparent-like.html
Again, I will keep looking tonight but I am pretty sure the thread I am looking for said pretty much the same thing.
EDIT!!!!:
Here is the link I was looking for damnit!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264701&page=2
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Bummer!!! That link is probably the first thing I read to having a transparent bar... I also when ahead and used tweakbox... The only thing with that is, it does not make the LOCKSCREEN status bar TRANSPARENT nor does it REMOVE it... Wich is what I am looking for...
Either way, THANK YOU for taking the time out of your schedule to help me...
Now I would be willing to donate a few bucks at any one that can make this happen for me... Thanx...
What rom you running?
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What rom you running?
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I am currently on stock with a few mods... I will post a screenshot of the info...
elnene20 said:
Bummer!!! That link is probably the first thing I read to having a transparent bar... I also when ahead and used tweakbox... The only thing with that is, it does not make the LOCKSCREEN status bar TRANSPARENT nor does it REMOVE it... Wich is what I am looking for...
Either way, THANK YOU for taking the time out of your schedule to help me...
Now I would be willing to donate a few bucks at any one that can make this happen for me... Thanx...
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Well that suck ass bad, it is supposed to remove it from both from what I understood but apparently it does not work. There were posts in that thread that said it didn't work either but there were some that said it did.
If I were you I would back everything up, via nandroid and back your apps up with Tibu, and flash Goodness. There may be other Roms that have it but the only one I know for certain that has it, without going and looking, is Goodness. There most likely won't be a mod made for stock if it hasn't already happened.
When we get official 4.2.2 then maybe, I believe the S4 comes with it stock so if we get the update soon ours most likely will too.
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shangrila500 said:
Well that suck ass bad, it is supposed to remove it from both from what I understood but apparently it does not work. There were posts in that thread that said it didn't work either but there were some that said it did.
If I were you I would back everything up, via nandroid and back your apps up with Tibu, and flash Goodness. There may be other Roms that have it but the only one I know for certain that has it, without going and looking, is Goodness. There most likely won't be a mod made for stock if it hasn't already happened.
When we get official 4.2.2 then maybe, I believe the S4 comes with it stock so if we get the update soon ours most likely will too.
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I will look into the Goodness Rom thanx... Once I seen the S4 with the transparent notification bar on the lockscreen I instantly wanted it on the note... I have been searching, but only found the tweakbox that gave it to me on the regular interface... So searched high and low for the option on the lockscreen and nothing...
So yeah, my offer still stands to any one that can make it happen for me...
Thanks for the help again...
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I will look into the Goodness Rom thanx... Once I seen the S4 with the transparent notification bar on the lockscreen I instantly wanted it on the note... I have been searching, but only found the tweakbox that gave it to me on the regular interface... So searched high and low for the option on the lockscreen and nothing...
So yeah, my offer still stands to any one that can make it happen for me...
Thanks for the help again...
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Come to goodness and we will try our damndest to get that worked out for you and the rest of the users. Might take a bit, but we got one hell of a team over here. Just posted another rom for the vzw n2 also.
I asked about this before, and I've done some searching on the subject.
This method works, but only if you use live wallpapers.
Install one of the many home screen status bar transparency mods, then change the home+lockscreen wallpaper to any live wallpaper.
Voila!
I don't know how or why this works, but it does.
The only downside is, as soon as you stop using a live wallpaper, the status bar on the lock screen won't be transparent anymore.
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Come to goodness and we will try our damndest to get that worked out for you and the rest of the users. Might take a bit, but we got one hell of a team over here. Just posted another rom for the vzw n2 also.
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I am positive you have a great team over there, I will consider flashing the ROM if that feature appears there... Thank you
LiTDiE said:
I asked about this before, and I've done some searching on the subject.
This method works, but only if you use live wallpapers.
Install one of the many home screen status bar transparency mods, then change the home+lockscreen wallpaper to any live wallpaper.
Voila!
I don't know how or why this works, but it does.
The only downside is, as soon as you stop using a live wallpaper, the status bar on the lock screen won't be transparent anymore.
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Yes in deed you are correct... I guess I should of mentioned that earlier in my post... The thing with that is you can see the difference in the transparency... I am very particular in how I like things to look... I would much rather it be gone.. But thank you for pointing that out...
Let's hope some one takes this challenge before N3 comes out...
This thread is pretty old but I too was searching how to make that black bar go away. I am on the 4.3 stock rooted and xposed. I found a way to do this within 20 minutes of searching.
Install the Tinted status bar module for Xposed
2) open systemui.apk
3) select all activities and slide the bars all the way to the left for the navigation bar tint settings!
Enjoy!!

[MOD] 4.2.2 Transparency - Notification Pull Down + Remove Carrier Label

Hello All
I have made these mods for 4.2.2 - Tested on Nos 3. Rom, Please say thank you
Flash in recovery and wipe Cache/Dalvik - Please always backup before flashing......
100% Transparent Pull Down
50% Transparent Pull Down
100% Transparent No Pull Down + Removed Carrier Label
50% Transparent No Pull Down + Removed Carrier Label
What u edit in the systemUI.aol for 50% trans?
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MicroMod777 said:
What u edit in the systemUI.aol for 50% trans?
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the file you need to mod is status_bar_expanded.xml
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.NotificationPanelView
you can set transparency by changing the android background color hex
I added a new background so the resource would define color by drawable rather than style... i did this for the reason it is easier for the average user to mod themselves.
Nice mod still getting the shuttering when opening the drawer no biggie.
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the systemUI mods have a permission set for Prism.apk. I'm assuming that is a typo in your updater script and you meant to set the permissions for SystemUI since that's what is being flashed.
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the systemUI mods have a permission set for Prism.apk. I'm assuming that is a typo in your updater script and you meant to set the permissions for SystemUI since that's what is being flashed.
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that is correct it will not make a difference anyway, thank you for pointing it out though
I wasn't trying to be a prick or anything. What I meant to ask is I guess is does the SystemUI apk. need to have those permissions set?
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I wasn't trying to be a prick or anything. What I meant to ask is I guess is does the SystemUI apk. need to have those permissions set?
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I know you wasnt being a prick apologies if my message sounded snappy... The permissions are already set in the system anyway.. I always set permissions in zips incase any issues... The zip has been tested numerous times so works perfect... Let me know if you need anymore help.
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Jamie
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xvicedice said:
I know you wasnt being a prick apologies if my message sounded snappy... The permissions are already set in the system anyway.. I always set permissions in zips incase any issues... The zip has been tested numerous times so works perfect... Let me know if you need anymore help.
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Jamie
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Nah I just meant that I dont like to point out things trying to highlight a mistake to make anyone look bad. I was just confirming what your were intending to do vs what I looked like the script had going.
hey @xvicedice im trying to get the transparent status bar (when closed) to match the transparency of your blinkfeed/app drawer mod. i was wondering if you could point me to the drawable/xml file. thanks!
[indiferenc] said:
hey @xvicedice im trying to get the transparent status bar (when closed) to match the transparency of your blinkfeed/app drawer mod. i was wondering if you could point me to the drawable/xml file. thanks!
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no worries what level of transparency are you looking for? - its more than likely in the values/drawables folder under something like status_bar_bg.. if not i thing on the sense based roms they are png files due to the open close of statusbar.. in the case of the second i would look in the drawables folder for something like status bar on or something... if you have any issues let me knw
xvicedice said:
no worries what level of transparency are you looking for? - its more than likely in the values/drawables folder under something like status_bar_bg.. if not i thing on the sense based roms they are png files due to the open close of statusbar.. in the case of the second i would look in the drawables folder for something like status bar on or something... if you have any issues let me knw
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i'm just trying to get it to match your other mod, so 50%. it looks funny being fully transparent while blinkfeed/app drawer is 50% lol. i found status_bar_bg.xml but i'll have to wait till after work to decompile and try it. not too sure what to edit when i get there though :/ thanks for your help!
[indiferenc] said:
i'm just trying to get it to match your other mod, so 50%. it looks funny being fully transparent while blinkfeed/app drawer is 50% lol. i found status_bar_bg.xml but i'll have to wait till after work to decompile and try it. not too sure what to edit when i get there though :/ thanks for your help!
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no worries i cannot do much as im at work to at the moment but feel free to pm me later if you need any help. regards J
xvicedice said:
no worries i cannot do much as im at work to at the moment but feel free to pm me later if you need any help. regards J
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wow...i have no idea what im doing here. i've dug through everything. if you've got the time, i could use your help. thanks
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wow...i have no idea what im doing here. i've dug through everything. if you've got the time, i could use your help. thanks
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No worries drop me a PM with your SystemUI and i will do the rest.. just to double check you are looking to get this 50% transparent

Touch Wiz Themeing Questions

I would like to start this thread to help each other out.
Themeing the SG4 has been a challenge to say the least.
If we work together I believe we will be able to achieve much more.
Basically post your base that you are on, what .apk you are needing help with, maybe a screen shot to show.
Saved.
I'd like to start with the ME7 base SecContacts.apk.
I have been able to theme the Dialer to black background, but have had no luck with changing the SecContacts.apk background.
If anyone can help, or has any ideas, please let me know.
Thank you, all!
Welcome to theming Q&A..
I may be remembering incorrectly, but I think it is in the framework. It's something like tw-background light/dark. I'll double check when I get home to confirm.
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Its actually a few xml edits in seccontacts. Apk Samsung keeps moving it on us. Ill see if I can make a list for you bro. are you gonna be the next Verizon S4 themer?
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blacknight1114 said:
Its actually a few xml edits in seccontacts. Apk Samsung keeps moving it on us. Ill see if I can make a list for you bro. are you gonna be the next Verizon S4 themer?
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No, the real guys are Vertumus and Nitro, theya re insane with it and their AOSP themes, they gave me permission to use theirs as a reference so now I can make my own AOSP them based off their work to the way I like it. (If can ever nake it that way!!)
thank you so much for your hep!
andybones said:
No, the real guys are Vertumus and Nitro, theya re insane with it and their AOSP themes, they gave me permission to use theirs as a reference so now I can make my own AOSP them based off their work to the way I like it. (If can ever nake it that way!!)
thank you so much for your hep!
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Dang...I was hoping for some help on the verizon side.lol. im buried. ill help any way I can guys..
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blacknight1114 said:
Dang...I was hoping for some help on the verizon side.lol. im buried. ill help any way I can guys..
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I mean I don't suck or anything, I first started out themeing, but then I did my first smali MOD and was hooked.
I was on 7 HTC phone before coming to the SG3/SG4 so I haven't ever themed Samsung besides SG3 which was cake, but it was also using Bean's work as a base 99% his. I can do it I just don't enjoy it as much, as I am not as good.
I'll help anyway as well.
Hope can get the contacts bro. I really want to get the AOSP theme rocking. Maaybee you want to team up with me on it? who knows? that would be so sick.
Either way glad this thread will hopefully get some good use for people.
nweaver11 said:
I may be remembering incorrectly, but I think it is in the framework. It's something like tw-background light/dark. I'll double check when I get home to confirm.
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I think this is right but I learn as I go.
Frameworks drawable-sw360dp-xxhdpi /tw_background_holo_light.png
I'm gonna theme to darken dialer so if I can confirm I'll report.
Edit: that did change contacts/recents backround but not dialer.
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reggie cheeks said:
I think this is right but I learn as I go.
Frameworks drawable-sw360dp-xxhdpi /tw_background_holo_light.png
I'm gonna theme to darken dialer so if I can confirm I'll report.
Edit: that did change contacts/recents backround but not dialer.
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Dialer background is in a different spot for what ever reason. Its in sec contacts apk under one of the layout files with "dialpad_fragment" in the name.
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prsterero said:
Dialer background is in a different spot for what ever reason. Its in sec contacts apk under one of the layout files with "dialpad_fragment" in the name.
prshosting.org
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if you change the contacts_list_content.xml in SecContacts and add android:background(line 12) that will change that. The problem with changing the image in frameworks file, is if any other apps calls a system resource it will make it darkbackground with most likely black text... This screwing that up.
So then you gotta redo that app. so I prefer to make the app inverted all by iteself and not reply up backgrounds and such from framework if I can help it....
Just a different way of doing it.....
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if you change the contacts_list_content.xml in SecContacts and add android:background(line 12) that will change that. The problem with changing the image in frameworks file, is if any other apps calls a system resource it will make it darkbackground with most likely black text... This screwing that up.
So then you gotta redo that app. so I prefer to make the app inverted all by iteself and not reply up backgrounds and such from framework if I can help it....
Just a different way of doing it.....
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Should have quoted the other guy too since I didn't mention using the framework seems like the whole message is directed at me haha
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Should have quoted the other guy too since I didn't mention using the framework seems like the whole message is directed at me haha
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Sorry. long weekend. Wrong person you are correct..
FWIW both methods did the exact same changes..
im trying to change the background of secsettings.apk from black/white text to white/black text
i know the changes need to be made in secsettings.apk. Nothing in there references a framework file.
i changed devicedefault to devicedefault.light in /res/vaules/styles.xml with no luck
any advice?
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im trying to change the background of secsettings.apk from black/white text to white/black text
i know the changes need to be made in secsettings.apk. Nothing in there references a framework file.
i changed devicedefault to devicedefault.light in /res/vaules/styles.xml with no luck
any advice?
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diff against a secsettings that has this done, if i wasn't on phone I'd send u the apk
who knows could be a framework change??
4.2.2 is weird compared to 4.1.2
andybones said:
FWIW both methods did the exact same changes..
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As they say many ways to skin any cat....
andybones said:
diff against a secsettings that has this done, if i wasn't on phone I'd send u the apk
who knows could be a framework change??
4.2.2 is weird compared to 4.1.2
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it could be, but on MDK it was in secsettings. on ME7 i dont know. My white secsettings.apk for MDK does not work on ME7 and id like to learn how its done
ive been looking for something that stick out i just can find it
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it could be, but on MDK it was in secsettings. on ME7 i dont know. My white secsettings.apk for MDK does not work on ME7 and id like to learn how its done
ive been looking for something that stick out i just can find it
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So just use the compare plugin in notepad++. It will highlight where text is moved.
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