This tutorial is for lock screen modification to Nabi 2 NABI2-NV7A US or UK version although only confirmed working with US version. Although the steps would be identical for either version, just don’t have a UK Nabi 2 to test my theory.
I created this thread in hope that if anyone use this tutorial they will provide a picture of lock screen and also share their flashable zip file for the entire Nabi community. If sharing flashable zip files the naming convention has to match the firmware version as I have done below.
A couple of tools & files will be required first and I have provided links to downloads.
• 7-zip
• apkmultitool
• nabi_circle.png
• empty_framework.zip
I will start with the apk multi tool, I have to give kudos to the developer of this tool, super easy to use; if possible consider making a donation and continue supporting the development of this tool. Currently using Windows 7 64 OS so all instructions will be for Window users.
1) After download of tool, extract to the root of C:\
2) Make sure you have USB debugging checked in Nabi found in Settings\Developers options
3) Connect tablet and go C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\setup.bat and follow instruction 1 thru 3
4) After the 3 steps go to C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\other you will find the framework-res.apk & SystemUI.apk
5) Copy and paste framework-res.apk to C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding now click the Scipt.bat hit enter; then option 9 Decompile apk
6) Then you will find the decompiled apk in C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\projects
The files to edit with your pictures are found here, go and replace the png files listed below.
C:\APK-Multi-Tool\projects\framework-res.apk\res\drawable-sw600dp-mdpi
A. fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png
B. fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png
C. nabi_circle.png
D. unlock_directions.png (Optional)
The fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png & fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png have to be 1024 x 552 px. and they both have to be the same picture.The nabi_circle.png 184 x 238 has to be replaced with a transparent.png for simplicity I have provided a download link to one. Also the unlock_directions.png is optional that file is 120 x 120 px by replacing all these files you can create your own custom lock screen mod. What I did is I renamed all my png files to default names.
If you want to change default wallpaper, which is 1536 x 1024 px
C:\APK-Multi-Tool\projects\framework-res.apk\res\drawable-sw600dp-nodpi
1. After you have edited your files; then enter the cmd and choose option 11 Compile system apk files. Then it will ask if you would like to copy additional files that you didn’t modify from the original apk in order to ensure least # of errors (y/n)
2. Enter y
3. Now go back to C:\APK-Multi-Tool\keep and delete the files you have modified then hit enter
4. You will now find a unsignedframework-res.apk file in C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding
5. Place this file in different folder (example minions) rename to framework-res.apk
6. Grab the empty_framework.zip open this with 7-zip without unzipping and drag the framework-res.apk in emty_framework.zip\system\framework\drag here.
If your emty_framework.zip is only showing META-INF folder just click file top left of 7-zip and then "create folder" system repeat again and create framework folder, then open that folder and drag framework-res.apk there. 7-zip will ask are you sure you want to copy file just click yes.
If you want to modify the updater script you can extract into your computer and modify it with notepad and change the name of the lockscreen, this will be able to be read in recovery. If you don’t take this last step it will say “Installing custom lockscreen”. The updater script can be found in
empty_framework.zip\META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script
Here are a few lockscreens that are only for firmware 2.3.11 enjoy
With exception of lockorig_2.3.11.zip all have Nexus 7 2013 default wallpaper!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
lockorig_2.3.11.zip
frozen_princesses_2.3.11.zip
frozen_marshmallow_2.3.11.zip
ariel_2.3.11.zip
disney_princess_2.3.11.zip
dinosaur_2.3.11.zip
bubble_guppies_2.3.11.zip
minions_2.3.11.zip
minions_face_2.3.11.zip
mario_2.3.11.zip
pokeman_2.3.11.zip
spongebob_2.3.11.zip
super_why_2.3.11.zip
my_little_pony_2.3.11.zip
Before flashing backup entire ROM also store the lockorg_2.3.11.zip in your external card
I am not responsible for anyone bricking your kids tablets, you are choosing to do this mod!
Sweet thanks for making this thread
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katinatez said:
Before flashing backup entire ROM also store the lockorg_2.3.11.zip in your external card
I am not responsible for anyone bricking your kids tablets, you are choosing to do this mod![/CENTER]
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So I flashed the frozen one no problem, but then tired to flash the original and it just hangs on boot loading. Have you tested flashing that zip. I just flashed the frozen back and was fine. Just a heads up.
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saw429 said:
So I flashed the frozen one no problem, but then tired to flash the original and it just hangs on boot loading. Have you tested flashing that zip. I just flashed the frozen back and was fine. Just a heads up.
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I tested the zip file in my nabi and its fine, I also replaced my lock original from my external card from my nabi to the download link.
Please re- download and try again, thanks
Hi.
I had posted this in one of the general forums since I didn't have access at the time to post in the development forums.. I'll post this here as well now that I can..
Question on the process to change the default kids mode wallpaper in the lockscreen process on the Nabi2's since moving to Jellybean.
katinatez's excellent process for the lock screen portion works fine (THANK YOU for sharing this, BTW)
End result:
I am trying to add a custom wallpaper into the apk when I change the lockscreen.
The file I am targeting is called default_wallpaper_kid.png and it is 1024x552.
The file is located in 2 folders:
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi
and
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-mdpi
I change these 2 files, recompile and follow the rest of the process as normal. Flash install onto the Nabi2 in TWRP and reboot. I still get the same default blue block kids mode wallpaper.
I've gone back and pulled the framework back off of the Nabi once I did the install and the changed wallpapers are in fact there. I can't figure out where the Nabi is pulling the standard blue block default wallpaper from since I verified that I replaced the files that I thought it should be.
I should note that I had previously changed the wallpaper during another lock screen install, so I'm stumped as to why I'm not able to change it now. And yes, I could just simply copy the wallpaper over to the Nabi and set it as wallpaper from there but it's bugging me as to why the process isn't working.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
2girlzdad said:
Hi.
I had posted this in one of the general forums since I didn't have access at the time to post in the development forums.. I'll post this here as well now that I can..
Question on the process to change the default kids mode wallpaper in the lockscreen process on the Nabi2's since moving to Jellybean.
katinatez's excellent process for the lock screen portion works fine (THANK YOU for sharing this, BTW)
End result:
I am trying to add a custom wallpaper into the apk when I change the lockscreen.
The file I am targeting is called default_wallpaper_kid.png and it is 1024x552.
The file is located in 2 folders:
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi
and
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-mdpi
I change these 2 files, recompile and follow the rest of the process as normal. Flash install onto the Nabi2 in TWRP and reboot. I still get the same default blue block kids mode wallpaper.
I've gone back and pulled the framework back off of the Nabi once I did the install and the changed wallpapers are in fact there. I can't figure out where the Nabi is pulling the standard blue block default wallpaper from since I verified that I replaced the files that I thought it should be.
I should note that I had previously changed the wallpaper during another lock screen install, so I'm stumped as to why I'm not able to change it now. And yes, I could just simply copy the wallpaper over to the Nabi and set it as wallpaper from there but it's bugging me as to why the process isn't working.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
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Someone else asked this question a long time ago. I can't find that answer searching(can't remember enough words from that post), it seems something like it was already cached since it was the apk, so it didn't pick up the change. I can't remember if the solution was to wipe caches or something like that or clear some data in an app in settings. Or maybe neither and I remember nothing..... LOL.
I believe the blue block wallpaper you are talking about, is in fact the NabiMode.apk default wallpaper.
Take the NabiMode.apk decompile & go thru steps replacing with whatever wallpaper you want for kids launcher wallpaper.
You will also find Madagascar wallpaper inside the NabiMode.apk
Good luck
Thanks guys -- I'll try to poke around with it later tonight when I get home.
Appreciate the info.
2girlzdad said:
Thanks guys -- I'll try to poke around with it later tonight when I get home.
Appreciate the info.
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Remember to make backup with twrp before you start making changes.
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Remember to make backup with twrp before you start making changes.
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Yeah, I've learned to do that the hard way..
Thanks!
Well, I pulled NabiMode.apk and decompiled it and found where the kids mode wallpaper is kept. I don't know about tinkering with the apk though as the data/addon_res folders are read only and I'm not sure that I want to get into playing around with figuring out how to push to a read only folder at this point - MUCH easier to just copy the wallpaper over to the Nabi and set it.
Thx guys!
My Little Pony Lockscreen
My daughter is in a new phase, she just turned 4 years old and absolutely loves My Little Pony, so I created a new lockscreen mod.
enjoy
katinatez said:
My daughter is in a new phase, she just turned 4 years old and absolutely loves My Little Pony, so I created a new lockscreen mod.
enjoy
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Hi any chance of getting these to work on the new 2.4 update? thanks
mjw2k11 said:
Hi any chance of getting these to work on the new 2.4 update? thanks
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Same steps outlined in guide, just no time. It's up to you.
I don't think this member can post here yet but take a look at some 2.4 lockscreens
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/nabi-2-lockscreens-version-2-4-t2876988
Hi
BIt out of my depth with this but in updating the nabi2 from Jellybean to KitKat the lockscreen changed and it will upset my boy as he has autism. So planning to do this.
FIrstly, the apkmultitool ink seems broken does anyone have it please?
Secondly, I got the original lockscreen download as a zip in another thread from SMcC2 does that mean I can avoid a big bit of this tutorial??
Thank you for any help please.
Alex
Edit: Does me being on kitkat mean none of this will work ?
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I know what I want but haven't yet figured out how to make it work. I read that you can simply open an existing theme, with 7zip for example, and replace what you want, but when I tried this the entire status bar disappeared.
I am basically looking to add elements of Galaxy Green to the stock GSB system app and also add some different colored notification icons, such as a blue icon for bluetooth on but not connected and a different shade for on and connected.
If someone could point me to some directions that work, some software to create themes, or if someone would be willing to take on the task I would greatly appreciate it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
PieceKeepr said:
I know what I want but haven't yet figured out how to make it work. I read that you can simply open an existing theme, with 7zip for example, and replace what you want, but when I tried this the entire status bar disappeared.
I am basically looking to add elements of Galaxy Green to the stock GSB system app and also add some different colored notification icons, such as a blue icon for bluetooth on but not connected and a different shade for on and connected.
If someone could point me to some directions that work, some software to create themes, or if someone would be willing to take on the task I would greatly appreciate it.
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Yes.. You can open an apk and replace the png's within 7zip or winrar without extracting anything. Part of the problem I've had with doing that on th CM7 roms was status bar problems like you've said though. Also sometimes getting fc's on some things with the status bar and notification area. If you have the images you want to use I could help you out or if you want to put them in a zip and send them to me and I can throw them into a theme chooser apk for you. That so far has been the best way I've found to avoid issues on CM7.
@playpolo4life Thanks a lot. There is a lot to read there and hopefully I'll make it work in a few days.
CondemnedSoul said:
If you have the images you want to use I could help you out or if you want to put them in a zip and send them to me and I can throw them into a theme chooser apk for you. That so far has been the best way I've found to avoid issues on CM7.
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I might just do that. I read some of the material linked above tonight while I was at worka dn on my next off days I'm gonna try to theme it myself. If I don't have any success I'll PM or shoot you an email. Thanks much for the offer.
Haha yeah its definitely a lot. I've tried to read it in one sitting and comprehend everything, but just couldn't do it. I don't think I have the patience for most of the theming requirements. I gave up when I got to the xml editing and hex editing parts lol.
Well I tried apk manager and followed the video instructions on how to set up the java path but since it's a WinXP video it gave me an error because I'm on Vista 64. I got apktool installed and working but after more videos and reading I have a headache and I still have no idea what I'm doing.
PieceKeepr said:
Well I tried apk manager and followed the video instructions on how to set up the java path but since it's a WinXP video it gave me an error because I'm on Vista 64. I got apktool installed and working but after more videos and reading I have a headache and I still have no idea what I'm doing.
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I'm on Win 7 64. I use apk manager. What kind of error are you getting though?
CondemnedSoul said:
I'm on Win 7 64. I use apk manager. What kind of error are you getting though?
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I could have misunderstood the directions but when I click the script.bat file a window opens with the message that reads, "Java was not found, you will not be able to sign apks or use apktool
Press any key to continue ..."
Hit enter and a lists of tasks pops up. Try any task and it wants to know what project you want to work on (option 22). I type "22" and it says to choose the app to be set as current project and says enter it's number. If this is working correctly then I clearly have absolutely no idea what I doing (always an option) since I don't know how to obtain project numbers, but I thought it might be related to the java not found message.
I do have the latest Java and Java SE DK installed. I'm getting really close to taking you up on the offer but what I want is extensive, at least I think it is.
PieceKeepr said:
I could have misunderstood the directions but when I click the script.bat file a window opens with the message that reads, "Java was not found, you will not be able to sign apks or use apktool
Press any key to continue ..."
Hit enter and a lists of tasks pops up. Try any task and it wants to know what project you want to work on (option 22). I type "22" and it says to choose the app to be set as current project and says enter it's number. If this is working correctly then I clearly have absolutely no idea what I doing (always an option) since I don't know how to obtain project numbers, but I thought it might be related to the java not found message.
I do have the latest Java and Java SE DK installed. I'm getting really close to taking you up on the offer but what I want is extensive, at least I think it is.
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You have the latest version of Java JDK? you shouldn't get that error. But for your project numbers... When you type option 22 it will bring up a list of all the apk's in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder. Type they number that corresponds to the apk you want to work on. Then hit option 9 to decompile the apk and go to your projects folder and you will see a folder with the name of the apk you just decompiled. everything will be in there
I uninstalled JDK and downloaded it again from the Java site although it was the same version I already had. I reinstalled it and tried apk manager again. This is the same message I was getting before ...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I went ahead and tried it anyway and when I selected a project to work on I got this message ...
Check out this thread and look at post #7... I have a feeling this is your missing piece
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988959
Well, I tried that "path" update and it didn't work but I noticed the post right below the one you're talking about said you have to have a 64 bit Java version.
I had installed the 32 bit version because AndroidSDK didn't want to work with the 64 bit version. After installing hte 64 bit Java the first error message went away but then it said ADB was not found. I only see one SDK download for Windows.
I also tried the method of opening the apk with 7-zip, dropping in the new image files and closing 7-zip. I moved the apk to system\apps and rebooted but it wasn't recognized so I deleted the file. I then tried to install my modified/renamed apk from the SD card and it went through the steps but then said app not installed.
PieceKeepr said:
Well, I tried that "path" update and it didn't work but I noticed the post right below the one you're talking about said you have to have a 64 bit Java version.
I had installed the 32 bit version because AndroidSDK didn't want to work with the 64 bit version. After installing hte 64 bit Java the first error message went away but then it said ADB was not found. I only see one SDK download for Windows.
I also tried the method of opening the apk with 7-zip, dropping in the new image files and closing 7-zip. I moved the apk to system\apps and rebooted but it wasn't recognized so I deleted the file. I then tried to install my modified/renamed apk from the SD card and it went through the steps but then said app not installed.
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Something sounds strange there then... I always get the adb not found when I use apk manager because I don't have it in the sdk with adb. It's ok to get that message you just won't be able to use the adb portion of apk manager is all. the one you modified and renamed... you decompiled it, replaced what you wanted then compiled it and signed it?
Decompiled, replaced files, recompiled ... it asked if it was a system file and I said yes. It created a new folder and told me to remove everything I changed and then press enter. Did that and it created an unsignedSystemUI.apk but when I open it all of the changed files were missing. The stock ones were not present either, they were just gone.
I have a headache again from this crap. I quit for the night.
PieceKeepr said:
Decompiled, replaced files, recompiled ... it asked if it was a system file and I said yes. It created a new folder and told me to remove everything I changed and then press enter. Did that and it created an unsignedSystemUI.apk but when I open it all of the changed files were missing. The stock ones were not present either, they were just gone.
I have a headache again from this crap. I quit for the night.
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nothing was there? That doesn't make sense Try doing it as a non-system file. It won't tell you to delete everything then. You'll just have to move it to system app because it will install to data app... one other question... Did you say yes to it copying stuff from the original doing it as a system file? If so try saying no when it asks that and it should compile with everything from the project folder instead of telling you to delete the things you changed.
Yes I did say it was a system app and yes I did say I wanted to keep stuff.
Not everything was gone, just all of my changes. I'll try it as a non-system app when I have time on my next off days.
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This has got to be part of my problem. When I try to decompile the systemui.apk using option 9 I get this ...
I tried using option 10 since it is a system file and I get this ...
I thought framework-res.apk was the dependency but when I try that it tells me that is not the dependee apk. Is there a way to tell what the correct file is?
Have I mentioned lately that this is really aggravating?!
GSB 2.9 Themes won't load
Starting with GSB 2.7, I have't been able to set themes. Still having the problem with 2.9. When I try to load one it goes through the motions but all it does is change the color of notification icons. Anyone know of a fix? Other than that 2.9 is great, very fast and no other issues at the moment.
Since tinkering with things is a hobby of mine coupled with an ongoing infatuation with Blender3d I decided I'd spend some time working on a few new boot animations.
Admittedly I only have a basic understanding of the boot animation format but I'm going to render some frames out and see what I can do. Neat stuff is neat.
Here's a few frames from my first test animation..
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I've started with a new CM7 boot animation since I use CM7+DalOC+SDcard boot on my own Nook Color.
If anyone has any other ideas or a wishlist drop it in here and I'll see what I can come up with. We are limited by only our imagination.
looks good!
Good job and good luck.
Mmm looks like a green lantern android. Moar plz!
Looks like it's gonna be an awesome boot animation, I've always loved trying out new one, and it looks like this ones gonna be amazing! Awesome work so far, and good luck finishing it off.
I like! Nice start
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Hey guys,
First bootanimation is ready to go. This is the full screen .png version. Runs fine on my nook. I tested a smaller res version on my nook and it didn't make much of a difference so I ended up just leaving it full screen.
Quality on the nook is much nicer of course...
part1
part2
Download bootanimation.zip :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SPBBE750
Instructions for installation:
1) Download and install the free E S File explorer on your nook
2) In the settings menu enable all the root options
3) Connect your nook to your computer USB and transfer the bootanimation to a spot you know where to look from E S File explorer
4) On your Nook use E S File explorer to copy the bootanimation.zip from that drop folder to the /data/local directory. You can delete the other bootanimation.zip that is there if you are replacing something.
5) Done. Reboot. Rejoice.
There may be other ways to accomplish the same thing but this is the method I used for my SDcard install.
Hmm, my bootanimation.zip stays in the /system/media folder... Not sure if mines different for some reason, but I've never heard of putting it in the /data/local directory...
Must be different on an SD card install, I'm running off of eMMC.
Oh, and holy crap, that animation is huge! Can't wait to try it out, but my Nook is out of commission at the moment, got it taken by my parents
I'm going to render out a red and cyan version of this same animation since I already have the models, lighting and effects in place. After that I'll probably switch it up with something different.
neoblood3d said:
I'm going to render out a red and cyan version of this same animation since I already have the models, lighting and effects in place. After that I'll probably switch it up with something different.
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Sounds great, always loved cyan myself. Wish I could try it out right now!
Edit: hmm, when I go to the download link it tells me the file is temporarily unavailable... Anyone else have it? Could you attach it or post another mirror of it?
seth.i.simmons said:
Sounds great, always loved cyan myself. Wish I could try it out right now!
Edit: hmm, when I go to the download link it tells me the file is temporarily unavailable... Anyone else have it? Could you attach it or post another mirror of it?
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Works for me, I just tested it. Maybe there was a temporary issue with the MU servers.
I'll post up the red version..
part1 red
part2 red
RedCM7 boot animation here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KBI2MW3E
Just wanted to say thank you for your work. This nook color community is so awesome because of people like you! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks,
Racks
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Just wanted to say thank you for your work. This nook color community is so awesome because of people like you! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks,
Racks
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My pleasure, it's fun making things like this because it keeps my skills sharp and serves a purpose.
The cyan version is incoming in a day or 2 I just got busy with some other stuff.
I am downloading the red one. My sister and I will love this! Thank you!
OK, now where do I copy this file?
I am running CM7 N107 from SD & don't find any of the folders mentioned. Do I need to be looking at the "Boot" partition? If so, that is only available to me if I put the SD card in my PC. Am I replacing a zip file, or installing this zip via booting into recovery? Please expand on the installation steps.
Thanks,
kev
installation
I didn't install this particular boot animation yet (but Dling ).
The way I accomplished this was to rename original bootanimation.zip to st else (old.bootanimation.zip).
Then copy new animation to the same folder as older one was. Reboot .
I found mine in root-system-media
/system/media
Hope this helps .
P.S. connect NC to PC via cable (or wifi), copy zip file to SD card. Disconnect, open file browser, copy or move zip file to the folder above to replace bootanimation.zip.
Oh one important thing - you need to have rooted NC and have root access - your file browser must have root privileges. I used ES explorer if I rememeber correctly.
Do not unzip or alter the .zip file.
bugeyed1 said:
I am running CM7 N107 from SD & don't find any of the folders mentioned. Do I need to be looking at the "Boot" partition? If so, that is only available to me if I put the SD card in my PC. Am I replacing a zip file, or installing this zip via booting into recovery? Please expand on the installation steps.
Thanks,
kev
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Hi bug,
1) open E S File Explorer
2) set all the root options to enabled and press the home button upper left
it will show a little house when you are in the correct mode
3) scroll till you find the data folder and click on it
4) inside this first data folder will be a Local folder .. click on that to open (not the data folder within the data folder if you have one)
5) insert or copy the new bootanimation.zip over the old one
It's only a few clicks to get this done on a SDcard CM7 install. I'm not sure of the installation of custom boots on the other installs since I haven't used any of those yet.
How bout a cwm flashable zip? Would make the process of installing your boot animations a breeze. Ill try and prep one tomorrow mornning. Unless someone beats me to it. I hope someone does.
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neoblood3d said:
Hi bug,
1) open E S File Explorer
2) set all the root options to enabled and press the home button upper left
it will show a little house when you are in the correct mode
3) scroll till you find the data folder and click on it
4) inside this first data folder will be a Local folder .. click on that to open (not the data folder within the data folder if you have one)
5) insert or copy the new bootanimation.zip over the old one
It's only a few clicks to get this done on a SDcard CM7 install. I'm not sure of the installation of custom boots on the other installs since I haven't used any of those yet.
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Thanks for your response. On my system, the bootanimation.zip is located in system/media.
Problem is when I try to rename the file or paste the new file in the folder I get " Sorry, operation failed."
I get a "failed to mount" when I select "mount File System" under settings.
At launch I saw a message that ES File Explorer had been granted SU Permissions. I am at a loss for what to do now.
Kev
bugeyed1 said:
Thanks for your response. On my system, the bootanimation.zip is located in system/media.
Problem is when I try to rename the file or paste the new file in the folder I get " Sorry, operation failed."
I get a "failed to mount" when I select "mount File System" under settings.
At launch I saw a message that ES File Explorer had been granted SU Permissions. I am at a loss for what to do now.
Kev
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Try File Expert from market. Its free and gives root options as well.
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I created this in the Sensation forum. I have spent 1 and a half days creating, coding and running batch files in command prompt to ensure this will work for anyone AND ENSURE IT IS NOOBPROOF FOR EVERYONE.
UPDATE: V2 below, see below for details on changes.
The Lockring kit below is Unique to me and there isnt anything like it out there.
Here is my detailed guide to Modding your own lockscreen. LockRing kit i created is attached below and is COMPATIBLE WITH ANY SENSE 3 ROM OR Sense 3 THEME .
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
THERE IS VERY LITTLE WORK and NO CODING INVOLVED FOR YOU. ALL YOU DO IS
You put your ROM zip in the place ROM Folder - No need to rename
Place your lockring in lockring folder - No need to rename, just make sure its a PNG file not JPG
then collect the finished file in collect recovery zip folder.
See the video guide in post 2 for how to extract lockring and how to use a new lockring
Batch files in the kit will do all the work for you.
Requirements
-Java (Java Runtime Environment) - You need this otherwise your lockring APK will not be signed and prevent installation in recovery.
-271 x 270 Lockring in PNG File Format - Easiest way to get a lockring is to google a PNG image of what you want as. e.g search for Assassins Creed PNG. Quite alot of PNGs come with a transparent background which is what u need.
1st TIME SET UP
Create a New Folder in C:\ called "Lock_Ring_Kit"
Open the lock ring kit zip file and copy all the files and folders into the folder you just created.
Guide to extract a lockring
To extract a theme and/or lockring from another ROM
IF you have seen A lockring on EVO 3d FORUM
IF you have a really cool ROM or theme and you want to take the lockscreen ring out of it.
STEP 1. Place Your ROM or THEME you want to take lockscreen from Place_ROM_ZIP_HERE
STEP 2. Click 1. Extract APKs_FROM_ROM.bat. This will automatically run 2._decode_from_APK
Step 3. Click 3. Extract lockrings (OPTIONAL).bat.
This will put lockrings from the Rom or theme into the extract_lockscreen folder. you can now use this lockring.
And the rest of the files will be placed in Mod_files_here Folder (more about this below)
Guide to mod your own LockRing
STEP 1. Delete any existing files in Place_ROM_ZIP_HERE and Place Your ROM or THEME in the folder. This will be used as a base.
STEP 2. Click 1. Extract APKs_FROM_ROM.bat. .
Once the APKs have been extracted This will automatically run 2._decode_from_APK
*If you have the apks you want to use as a base then just place them in the Place_APKs_FILE_here Folder and click Decode from APK *
STEP 3. Get your Lockring you want and put it in the Place_Lockring_here folder. Make sure your lockscreen image is flipped vertically(mirror upside down image). e.g
Sense uses upside down lockrings to display them right side up. use the 3.0.1 Flip Lockring with FSResizer.exe to flip it upside down if it isnt already.
STEP 4. Click 3.1 Replace Lockrings.bat. This is to replace the existing lockrings with your lockring
Step 5. Click 4. Encode and create recovery zip.bat.
This will Re-encode your lock ring into the APKs, sign them then produce a signed zip file you can flash in recovery
Step 6. Flash your File in clockwork and enjoy.
Additional Features
Mod_Files_Here Folder you can go into this folder and into the default folder or other skins In this folder you can replace the navigation bar in Sense homescreen, also background for widgets and clock numbers etc. care should be taken u replace pngs with the another of the same dimensions.
Backup and Restore allows u to back up 4 different lock rings + Fusion files and restore them anytime so u can work on different ones at different times,
FS resize will allow u to resize your lock ring to 271x270 and also flip it upside down if it isnt upside down. Make sure you flip not rotate!
Download Lock_Ring_Kit or click the attachment below
BUG FIXED in v2 -->WHEN DRAGGING AN APP TO THE LOCK RING IT WOULD SHOW THE PREVIOUS RING!
Added option to rename lockring zip to whatever you want before it is put in collect here folder
If you get system could not find file error on some occasions, its normal, as i have either asked for it to delete something but the files already deleted
just make sure u follow the process.
Downloading now..thanks for makin this,
Should work well! Good job!
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
I've had 4 users test it so far And its only been uploaded for a few hours. All was fine. Let me know how it went
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Hey man, thanks for the tool! I cant seem to be able to successfully create a working zip
I am using HighROM as a base as it is a GSM ROM.
I have create a .png image and i'm following the steps but after successful install,
the lockring is the same!!
I must be missing something obviously, I have tried reversing the process, using the xl_viper_lx_Mods.zip and decompiling to check the contents. what I have is
Bluesky, Burgundy, Default are all empty but I have 0x00000d89.dat(showing as my lockring) in the Lock_ring_motion folder
please can you point me in the right direction, cos I can crack this one..
I am not a nooob honest (feelin like one tho!)
Thanks
are you sure you are putting your whole ROM in to the place rom folder.
when u decompile viper mods it should only have two apks.
xl VipeR lx said:
are you sure you are putting your whole ROM in to the place rom folder.
when u decompile viper mods it should only have two apks.
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yeah i'm puting the whole ROM .zip into the place ROM folder,
I have just been reading the sensation thread to see if there are any clues there....
the folders I was talking about are left in the Lockscreen extract after i have decompiled with the tool using the first set of instructions, just to test..If I look in the archive of the .zip I do have just the 2 .apk's in the system\app folder as I should have.
* I have just re-downloaded the tool from the sensation thread and i will try from fresh just run it again from a clean set of tools
come see me
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xlviperlx
thanks for the post.
will try this tonight when I get home. already have a sweet lockscreen wallpaper, now to change that pesky ring.
Awesome Thanks Viper!
I was having some trouble with extracting the apk's from gsm ROMs, I'm now using the attached base files which work fine.
Viper helped me to work it out on IRC, thanks mate, and we found the tool wasn't extracting the apk's for some reason??
use the files below and it couldn't be easier!!
Link
Posted some rings Ive been playing with in Photoshop
I made this Lockring using the tools and guide thought I would share
http://www.multiupload.com/OXJW01M4QW
xl VipeR lx, I sent you a private message regarding some issues. Please let me know what you think.
Nice guide! Stay over here in the 3d forums. They're just fine over in the sensation forums.
BABABOOEY!
osrix said:
Awesome Thanks Viper!
I was having some trouble with extracting the apk's from gsm ROMs, I'm now using the attached base files which work fine.
Viper helped me to work it out on IRC, thanks mate, and we found the tool wasn't extracting the apk's for some reason??
use the files below and it couldn't be easier!!
Link
Posted some rings Ive been playing with in Photoshop
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Yes the tool works fine. But m10 brings up unhandled file error when trying to decode the m10 error
And thanks seedogg I'll update tonight
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App
Another note on the bug: if you have flashed a lockring made using the original lock ring kit, you will have to delete Idlescreen_base.apk (lower case b) from /system/app using root explorer.
Hi there!
I've tried multiple times and also used the base lock ring, combined with the .dat files of my custom lock ring but I can't get it to work. I followed all the steps and all I get errors and no flashable zip.
The only thing I want to change is a simple custom lock ring. There are a zillion different lock rings out there and I can't seem to even get one working. Am I the only one with this problem??
Could someone with the skills please assist me with this as I don´t have the knowledge to see what I am doing wrong.
Please help as I am out of options.. Any tips will be very, very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I've followed the steps more carefully and made the conclusion that I did'nt put the right lockscreen file in the designated folder. Now I've used the right (horizontally 180 and mirrored) png file along with the Orighinal Rom and also with the Base Lock Ring. Now I don't get any errors and everything seems successfull. After completing step 4 there should be a flashable zip in the 'Collect recovery zip here' folder, but this folder stays empty. So maybe someone could point me in the right direction as I am following these steps completely, but no flashable zip is created...
Look in your Mod_files_here folder. Do you have 4 folders with a bunch of png and dat files inside?
Bramgg, I sent you a pm.
Everything seems to go fine until in bat 4. when I get to the part where it is looking for *.apk in Lock_Ring_Kit\M10_Tools\EXTRACTED_APK\Fusion\ It says can't find and that is true when I look it is not there????
It also looks for the *.apk in \Idlescreen_Base\ which is not there either???
The bat then continues merrily along "adding" stuff until it gets to "Signing APKs and then it says that " 'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. In the next line it says "The System cannot find the file specified."
It then goes back to the fact that it can't find the two original files and then says "0 files copied."
Then back to building the flash zip and adding files coming then to signing the flash zip and then the same comment about 'java".
It then asks for the name of the Lockring Mod Zip file and that is about the end of the process. Even if you provide a name for the file it doesn't work and there is no zip file to retreive.
I have Java 6, build 29 on my Windows 7 home premium machine.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
guide!
This is an excellent guide, thanks for this!
Hi guys! I've been using Samsung devices for a year or so (Samsung Galaxy S Captivate and now Galaxy Tab 10.1) and I like how TouchWiz look, but I hate how Samsung threw so much green in their blueish theme so I made this mod.
My goal is to take off every green in the TW UX theme and make it blue. This is something I started making for me and I decided to share it with you.
Here's what I achieved so far:
- Themed notification toggles
- Themed wifi in and out icons
- Themed brightness scrubber
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Installation instructions
1. Download the file
2. Extract the content, there's one folder for every apks you need to pull from your tab (As of now there's only SystemUI.apk)
3. Pull the appropriate apks from your tab
4. Make a copy of your stock apks in case something goes wrong
5. Make sure you did the previous step
6. Re-read step 4 and 5
7. Open your apks and copy my images into the appropriate folders
YOU DON'T NEED TO DECOMPILE OR EXTRACT YOUR APK, JUST OPEN IT USING YOUR FAVORITE ARCHIVE MANAGER
8. Push your modified apks to your tab and reboot.
I strongly suggest to reboot in recovery and use adb to push your modified apk
The reason why I use this installation method rather than a flashable zip is that this way, you can apply this mod on any ROM or Build version, as long as you have TouchWiz on your tab.
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?tjdac34cv063c6t
Reserved
froli! glad to see you theming for the tab 10.1 also I still have your mattedblues for my apex on my captivate
jonnyg1097 said:
froli! glad to see you theming for the tab 10.1 also I still have your mattedblues for my apex on my captivate
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Hehe nice to see another Captivate and Apex user over here!
Hope you like the theme! It will get more complete in next updates.
froli13 said:
Hehe nice to see another Captivate and Apex user over here!
Hope you like the theme! It will get more complete in next updates.
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I havent flashed it yet. I am still enjoying my completely stock Tab at the moment. Perhaps in a couple weeks I will start flashing things onto it.
jonnyg1097 said:
I havent flashed it yet. I am still enjoying my completely stock Tab at the moment. Perhaps in a couple weeks I will start flashing things onto it.
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It doesn't modify anything, only image swapping. You have to modify your own apk so you still have stock. You need to be rooted though.
Thanks looks good, no clue why they didnt match the colors in the first place
I was thinking of doing a theme myself, mostly just changing the background of the settings menu etc, maybe some icons too, just not sure about the amount of work involved
hi froli13,
you have some news for us? I think this is very usefull for the ASOP theme on the sgt10.1. Please more .
mike2nl said:
hi froli13,
you have some news for us? I think this is very usefull for the ASOP theme on the sgt10.1. Please more .
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I have something almost complete now, but I have troubles trying to fix some bad .9.png patches...
And hockey has just started so I spend less time on the computer
froli13 said:
I have something almost complete now, but I have troubles trying to fix some bad .9.png patches...
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Bad to read that, but i think there will be solutions. You had asked our best friend google?
And hockey has just started so I spend less time on the computer
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That's cool...you are playing this active, or TV sports .
Question about adb:
please forget the question. Issue is solved with es explorer and superuser. Thank you for the graphics.
Where can i find the files within my device to edit these?
oh and...does ninjamorph work for this?
mike2nl said:
Bad to read that, but i think there will be solutions. You had asked our best friend google?
That's cool...you are playing this active, or TV sports .
Question about adb:
please forget the question. Issue is solved with es explorer and superuser. Thank you for the graphics.
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TV sports only for now (Montreal Canadiens), but when it gets cold enough I play outside too.
Tivo7 said:
Where can i find the files within my device to edit these?
oh and...does ninjamorph work for this?
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I don't know what is ninjamorph so I guess it won't work with it...
SystemUI.apk is under /system/app/
BTW:
this is ninjamorph on android market
any plans on more theming, i prefer the blue
this doesn't work for me I copied images and replaced them and replaced the systemui with root explorer any suggestions?
mattdub1 said:
this doesn't work for me I copied images and replaced them and replaced the systemui with root explorer any suggestions?
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The only reason why it wouldn't work is that you did something wrong. It's just some modified images.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
and I have done this exact same thing before with my phone. I am new to the tablet, but have made many themes for my HTC Sensation and I have made recovery themes. Those are way more detailed than this is, so Im not sure exactly what I could be doing wrong, which is why I asked for suggestions besides the obvious.
mattdub1 said:
and I have done this exact same thing before with my phone. I am new to the tablet, but have made many themes for my HTC Sensation and I have made recovery themes. Those are way more detailed than this is, so Im not sure exactly what I could be doing wrong, which is why I asked for suggestions besides the obvious.
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froli13 said:
The only reason why it wouldn't work is that you did something wrong. It's just some modified images.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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mattdub1 said:
this doesn't work for me I copied images and replaced them and replaced the systemui with root explorer any suggestions?
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Hey guys, at the end nothing is wrong, it missing something .
I have found and fixed it. Froli you missed the folder drawable-sw600dp-mdpi for the galaxy tab 10.1. So to see in my original SystemUI.apk in the Overcome Rom. <- link
When you copy the same pictures in that folder then it works. Only one or two images are missing. I will report this in 15 minutes. Have to take a look now.
X Minutes later
The missing files are:
1 - quickpanel_icon_airplane_dim.png (uploaded zip file quickpanel_icon_airplane_dim.zip)
2 - the green checker by AUTO setting for brightness
.. - i didn't find it he must be somewhere in \system\framework\res\drawable-mdpi
.. - btn_check_buttonless_on.png or
.. - ic_bullet_key_permission.png
.. - otherwise i don't know for the moment
3 - added the icons for data (quickpanel_icon_ing & quickpanel_icon_data_on in zip quickpanel_icon_ing_and_data.zip)
4 - will check for more, but you users can put a finger on it to let us know which icon is missing or wrong colored for TW
BTW
1 - Here a LINK to calculate and understand chmod better for beginners. Also a online mod calculation can be found there.
2 - froli13 possible we can talk via skype (me = mike2nl)
3 - please report it is working or not
Possible i can do more, but it will be helpfull when froli is OK with that. Possible you user have ideas about it and then we can make it togehter? What do you think about it?...
Hello community!
Intro:
You may not know it, but Samsung(and maybe every popular Android phone manufacturers) has a ready-to-use Light theme "pre-installed" in our devices, not only the Galaxy S Advance of course, this theme probably exists in every latest firmware for Galaxies from Samsung, including Galaxy SIII, Galaxy S2 and many more I guess, the Galaxy S4 is not an exception, which also comes in the Light version already set. I found a way to switch in this light version, and it's VERY easy. Maybe newbie-friendly too. Ok maybe not so easy but it still is as simple as adding a word. Literally, it's only adding a word! Read the "Notes:" sections at the end of the post before doing anything.
Getting to the point:
These themes exist in the framework-res.apk, specifically, in the /res/values/styles.xml
You will find different themes in there including Google's "Holo(.Dark)" and "Holo.Light". These are the basic ones, which will be used by almost every application that does NOT have it's own skin, so these applications will use the either Holo(Dark) or Holo Light.
There are three(I think) more basic themes in there including the stock Android, this one is based on Gingerbread I guess.
The other two are the Device Default and Device Default Light. These two are the ones that a manufacturer, like Samsung, can edit to give it's devices a custom and unique style.
A stock application that comes pre-installed in the software(Like SecSettings.apk, MusicPlayer.apk e.t.c.) will probably use either the Device Default or Device Default Light. This is up to the manufacturer to choose. In our case, Samsung has set most of it's applications to use the Device Default.
A small "What I am talking about":
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
How to set the Light theme to an application:
Requirements:
The application which you want to change it's theme. (I will use SecSettings.apk as an example)
apk-tool (I use APK Multi-Tool because it's very easy to use)
Notepad++
Know how to decompile/recompile
Instructions:
Decompile the .apk.
Go to "/res/values/" folder and open the file "styles.xml" with Notepad++.
Click "Find" or press "Ctrl+F".
In the "Find What :" box enter "DeviceDefault" and hit next.
Check the first result you get, mine was this:
Now, copy this ".Light" (without the "), this is the magic word!
You will paste this exactly after every "[email protected]*android:style/blabla.DeviceDefault
Like the image below:
Even if there is something after the DeviceDefault like this:
You will still paste the ".Light" exactly after the DeviceDefault like the image below:
Make sure to paste it ONLY in "parent=" lines, and in EVERY "parent=" lines. There are exceptions though, based on the .app. But don't get confused, even if you make a mistake, will be able to find it and fix it later. For now just continue the "paste" process.
Once you have finished the "paste" process, save the file and overwrite the old one.
Recompile the .apk.
That's it! Copy the .apk on your phone, place it where it belongs and set the right permissions.
Reboot, open the application, and take a taste of a light UI that your phone's manufacturer had hidden from you.
Notes:
1. I don't even know if other manufacturers like Sony do this too. If yes, then this tutorial will work for these phones too, probably.
2. Don't try this on framework-res.apk. framework-res.apk can be used too for you to change your theme to Light, but it will probably cause many graphical errors. And it also requires a different way to change the theme. I have tried it and got both good and bad results, check the second post for more information.
3. If you tried and had any errors I could use a hand, just post your compile log and myself and maybe some other people will help you if we can.
4. Modifying the framework-res.apk in a proper way will allow every stock application to be themed without having someone to edit them. Again check the second post.
5. If you find something confusing you can freely ask by posting here.
6. I am not sure about everything that I say in the "Intro:" section. It's just my theory, excuse me if I'm wrong.
7. These themes are the main reason(probably ) for the apps to have both "holo_dark" and "holo_light" variants of .png files and colors. People who have edited SystemUI.apk's and framework-res.apk's "drawable-" folders will understand what I am saying.
Here is a modded framework-res.apk, with this I managed to theme almost every stock Samsung application without editing anything except the framework-res.apk.
I am totally sure that I changed some things without thinking first. The styles.xml is big and I almost got lost. I did everything I could for now, I'm sorry.
You can flash it only on LQB firmwares, maybe only some of them. Check the screenshots to see what I have managed so far. Expect MANY UI bugs.
P.S. It's just for you to see how a Light theme would look. Don't complain about bugs on this, please.
Light Framework
Screenshots:
Great job, Koulis!
Well done!! :good:. Must have taken you quiet some time to find how to do it. :good: :good: :good:
Still people need to understand that this won't magically invert the theme to white... You'll still get loads of UI bugs, which you of course, must fix manually.
panda00 said:
Still people need to understand that this won't magically invert the theme to white... You'll still get loads of UI bugs, which you of course, must fix manually.
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Maybe not so many bugs, but I guess there will be some.
then change the text color for holo dark to holo light
joehanh88 themed GT-I9070
joehanh88 said:
then change the text color for holo dark to holo light
joehanh88 themed GT-I9070
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I thought of that. But I'll try another time I'm feeling lazy now.
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Nice mod.
If i want the google default holo theme (like nexus) thenbi should write '.holo dark' instead of '.light'??
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I just have one note, to make this much much easier...
When pressing Ctrl+F go the replace tab and on the find space type "DeviceDefault" and on the replace space type "DeviceDefault.Light"... Then press replace all... This should replace everything in one click, I guess.
Nice post
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panda00 said:
I just have one note, to make this much much easier...
When pressing Ctrl+F go the replace tab and on the find space type "DeviceDefault" and on the replace space type "DeviceDefault.Light"... Then press replace all... This should replace everything in one click, I guess.
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...but the OP said "Make sure to paste it ONLY in "parent=" lines, and in EVERY "parent=" lines."
and one question: How to change the text color for holo dark to holo light?
No screens in the OP
d14gvn said:
No screens in the OP
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It's because of Photobucket. I did some mistakes. Sorry. Also, just to let everyone know, I'm back!!! Not that I'm going to do something great but I will try to think of something.
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
Koulis2000 said:
It's because of Photobucket. I did some mistakes. Sorry. Also, just to let everyone know, I'm back!!! Not that I'm going to do something great but I will try to think of something.
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
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Nice article!
Hope to see the screenshots back!!!
pathuri97 said:
Nice article!
Hope to see the screenshots back!!!
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Will reupload them later today, maybe.
Thanks!
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
Apk N't Installed???
Koulis2000 said:
It's because of Photobucket. I did some mistakes. Sorry. Also, just to let everyone know, I'm back!!! Not that I'm going to do something great but I will try to think of something.
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
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Thanks for the SCREENSHOTS.
Really useful.
I followed your steps and compiled & decompiled using VTS software. (http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/).
Absolutely NO ERROS before after compilation.
After copying the file to /system/app with ROOT EXPLORER (with proper permissions),
When I click SETTINGS ICON - I get a message saying "Apk N't installed".
What could be the reason - any idea???
pathuri97 said:
Thanks for the SCREENSHOTS.
Really useful.
I followed your steps and compiled & decompiled using VTS software. (http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/).
Absolutely NO ERROS before after compilation.
After copying the file to /system/app with ROOT EXPLORER (with proper permissions),
When I click SETTINGS ICON - I get a message saying "Apk N't installed".
What could be the reason - any idea???
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No ideas why you get a message like this. :/
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
pathuri97 said:
Thanks for the SCREENSHOTS.
Really useful.
I followed your steps and compiled & decompiled using VTS software. (http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/).
Absolutely NO ERROS before after compilation.
After copying the file to /system/app with ROOT EXPLORER (with proper permissions),
When I click SETTINGS ICON - I get a message saying "Apk N't installed".
What could be the reason - any idea???
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Did you copy the META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from the original apk to the new compiled in dist? AFAIK is it like signing. When you try to install by hand do you get a parsing error?
and2 said:
Did you copy the META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from the original apk to the new compiled in dist? AFAIK is it like signing. When you try to install by hand do you get a parsing error?
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Thanks for the reply!
As you can see from the enclosed screenshots - no problem with the compilation and signing.
VTS is taking care of the same.
What I'm trying to do is copy framework-res.apk, systemui.apk and settings.apk from different custom ROM to current ROM.
No problem in copying and overwriting the original files of current ROM.
TAB works fine.
NO FC's.
Only thing is I'm trying to change LIGHT theme of secsettings.apk to DARK theme.
Either I get APK n't installed or FC (SystemUI.apk etc).
Again If I replace secsettings.apk from CUSTOM ROM to current ROM - works fine. NO FC's.
Might be I need to dig deeper....