Hello tattoo users (especially donut users),
Few members have shown interest in using black power control widget that i have modified.
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THESE WORK
A rooted phone with
Metamorph (for metamorph theme)
or Ninjamorph
Busybox
Green circle battery metamorph
Follow more info at the following links for how to use metamorph
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
http://code.google.com/p/android-metamorph/wiki/MetaMorph
Attachment is Andriod_black_circle.zip
Attached one one works on Android 1.6 stock ROMs
For other ROMs
Change following folder name after extracting the theme using metamorph
AndroidThemes\Andriod_black_circle\framework-res\res\drawable-120dpi to another name as per guidelines below
On Andriod AOSP change drawable-120dpi to drawable
On SPQRom 0.6 - CM6 (FroYo 2.2.1) drawable-120dpi to drawable-mdpi
On HTC TatFroyoSense v0.2 (WWE edition) drawable-120dpi to drawable-ldpi-v4
Black power widget (semi-transparent background) and Battery circle for ninjamorph
Version1 no black but semi-transparent backgound as in version2 - image only for icon view
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Version2 semi-transparent backgound
On MondoROM v0.1
Version2_small no black but semi-transparent backgound as in version2 - image only for icon view
I dont have time to make a metamorph of these mods (should be easy for some one already doing such things)
Instead i thought i could post these and users can implement through ninjamorph (from author of Metamorph and available through market)
Ninjamorph lets you mod apks on the phone.
Before you attempt these mods please make a nandriod backup
And ninjamorph stores the unmodified apk file in Backup folder under AndriodThemes folder in sdcard.
So if something goes wrong reboot to recovery and replace modified file with original one.
I would recommend just to get familiarize, open an apk don't change anything and finish project and see how it goes.
HOW to instructions:
Start Ninjamorph
Accept start checks
Click New Project
Select apk to mod
For power control use /system/app/settings.apk
For battery circle use /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Extracted apk is in workspace folder in AndriodThemes folder
Once extracted, using another file explorer do as follows for respective apk
you could also use your computer to copy files by mounting in to your sd card.
Folder structure in attached zip file is similar to the extracted apk folder structure.
So make sure to check you are copying to the right folder.
As some times images your want to replace could be in drawable or drawable-ldpi or drawable-120dpi folder
For power control widget:
Replace the image files from respective folder in the attached Settings zip to the respective folder in extracted settings apk.
Before copying just check that same name image files are present in the folder
(some times they could be in drawable or drawable-ldpi or drawable-120)
and also copy the xml file to the respective folder (this defines the size and shape of widget).
For green circle battery icons(very simple):
Replace the image files from respective folder in the attached framework-res zip to the respective folder in extracted framework-res.apk.
Before copying just check that same name image files are present in the folder (some times they could be in drawable or drawable-ldpi or drawable-120)
once images are copied go back to ninjamorph and then click finish project
Then it will ask you to pick folder in workspace -> select the apk folder you have modified and it will repack the apk
Click OK to rewrite apk and
click OK to zipalign
click OK to restart (if asked)
click OK to delete finished project
Delete projects and if required restart to get a new look for selected items
Hope that information is helpful.
Thanks to
Stephen Stericson for Ninjamorph
massi959 for Version2 widget icons thread
Reserved for future use
Man ,, that's Neat i will do an nandroid backup n try that ,,, i will let u know bout the results ...
keep the good work man !
For green circle battery icons(very simple):
•Replace the image files from respective folder in the attached framework-res zip to the respective folder in extracted framework-res.apk.
•Before copying just check that same name image files are present in the folder (some times they could be in drawable or drawable-ldpi or drawable-120)
cud u plz make this a bit more clear?
banawy said:
cud u plz make this a bit more clear?
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I guess you already extracted framework-res.apk from your /system/framework/ folder using ninjamorph
Now extract the attaced framework-res.apk.zip file from this thread.
Copy the image files from the attached zip file (you have folder structure - extractedapk/res/drawable-120dpi) to the extracted apk in andriod Themes folder
Extracted apk (your phone apk) should have similar folder structure (/res/drawable).
Now check if images (example: stat_sys_battery_0.png) is in which folder --Some times they could be in drawable or drawable-ldpi or drawable-120dpi.
And replace them
Finish the project in Ninjamorph and restart
Hope that helps
thx for the Fast reply ,,,
i have downloaded the zip file attatch ,, extracted it .. ----> framework-res.apk\res\drawable-120dpi on my Computer hard drive !
then i have started a new project System\app\framework-res.apk ...
i opened the the folder that's been created on the SD card ...
i copied the files which were framework-res.apk\res\drawable-120dpi in it ,,,
in a folder named /sdcard/Amdriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/drawable
then i have no idea wat to do !
banawy said:
thx for the Fast reply ,,,
i have downloaded the zip file attatch ,, extracted it .. ----> framework-res.apk\res\drawable-120dpi on my Computer hard drive !
then i have started a new project System\app\framework-res.apk ...
i opened the the folder that's been created on the SD card ...
i copied the files which were framework-res.apk\res\drawable-120dpi in it ,,,
in a folder named /sdcard/Amdriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/drawable
then i have no idea wat to do !
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you meant you copied images to /sdcard/Andriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/res/drawable
so did you check that similar image names are present in this drawable folder
once images are copied go back to ninjamorph and then click finish project
Then it will ask you to pick folder in workspace -> select the framework-resapk and it will repack the apk
Click OK to rewrite apk and
click OK to zipalign
click OK to restart
click OK to delete finished project
rallapag said:
you meant you copied images to /sdcard/Andriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/res/drawable
so did you check that similar image names are present in this drawable folder
once images are copied go back to ninjamorph and then click finish project
Then it will ask you to pick folder in workspace -> select the framework-resapk and it will repack the apk
Click OK to rewrite apk and
click OK to zipalign
click OK to restart
click OK to delete finished project
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u need to know one thing !
after startin the new project and goin into the folder that's been created
it was empty !!! not a single image even
i cudnt find any thing that i can replace the other battery icons with !
so i had pasted the images in an empty folder
i have tried two folders actually ,,
/sdcard/Andriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/res/drawable
and
sdcard/androitheme/workplace/framework-resapl/res
another thing
when u decide to finish the project
it asks u to pick files to be copied to the project
so i have to open the SD folder n pick the Framework-res.apk and replace it with the one in
system/ folder
i have done that after copyin the images to the empty folder
but nothing
i reboot
and nothing
,,
one other thing
Zipalign step i Click no
coz it says if u click okay u wud be able to modify some system ,,,,, and it's not safe
i feel my self stupid in that simple procedure !
it wud be great if u were online or somethin and we can do that step by step so that u wud be aware of the procedure and figure the problem
rallapag said:
Copy the image files from the attached zip file (you have folder structure - extractedapk/res/drawable-120dpi) to the extracted apk in andriod Themes folder
Extracted apk (your phone apk) should have similar folder structure (/res/drawable).
Now check if images (example: stat_sys_battery_0.png) is in which folder --Some times they could be in drawable or drawable-ldpi or drawable-120dpi.
And replace them
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
rallapag said:
you meant you copied images to /sdcard/Andriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/res/drawable
so did you check that similar image names are present in this drawable folder
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please follow my points, (check same images file names present in which folder)
As you haven't found similar image name files in that folder,
you wont see any thing changed and you might screw the apk.
I found that battery status in vantom rom are in framework-resapk\res\drawable-120dpi
banawy said:
u need to know one thing !
after startin the new project and goin into the folder that's been created
it was empty !!! not a single image even
i cudnt find any thing that i can replace the other battery icons with !
so i had pasted the images in an empty folder
i have tried two folders actually ,,
/sdcard/Andriodtheme/workplace/framework-resapk/res/drawable
and
sdcard/androitheme/workplace/framework-resapl/res
another thing
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No images found, means that your apk extraction is not working
as you should find some png images in drawable and drawable-120dpi folder and few in other drawable folders
It could be a problem with ninjamorph or root.
I think it's best for you to use modded framework made for your rom by some one.
I am sorrry i dont have that much time to modify it for you.
banawy said:
it wud be great if u were online or somethin and we can do that step by step so that u wud be aware of the procedure and figure the problem
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Update first post with metamorph to work on Andriod 1.6 stock ROMs
use attachment Andriod_black_circle.zip
i will try it once again ,,, i hope it works !
i will let u knowww
rallapag said:
Update first post with metamorph to work on Andriod 1.6 stock ROMs
use attachment Andriod_black_circle.zip
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i have downloaded the zip file :s wat shall i do now
banawy said:
i have downloaded the zip file :s wat shall i do now
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check out how to use metamorph in the following post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
You need metamorph and busybox installed to get this work
Hey
How can I change the icons of Android, Apps etc?
Maybe i have to edit the .kdz-file / system.img-file?
Which programs do i need?
Thank u!
You have to edit the /res folder in the apk file.
Joost
extract the framework-res.apk file from your rom via root explorer then use this to extract the contains from the framework file and you can also use that tool to repack the framework file
APK Manager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
Adb pull the app then with 7zip extract. Look in res/drawable-mdpi and you will see all images in the apk. Look for icon and replace.
Repack all files in a zip then rename zip to apk. Adb push the apk.
MARK
I have a png of a dock and I want it in my MIUI theme but how do I replace the dock thats already in the .mtz?
You would have to use apk manager and swap out the img
Change the mtz to zip and extract. Take the com.android.launcher file and add a zip extension, then extract. In the res/drawable-hdpi folder remove the hotseat_background.png that's there with yours. Be sure it's named and sized correctly. Zip that folder back up and remove the zip extension. Delete the com.android.launcher file in the theme folder and replace it with the edited version. Zip the theme folder and then change zip to mtz again.
You can also avoid zipping and unzipping by using 7zip. Just open the archive and swap files.
all you people require is:
1.Photoshop(Ps)
2.a flashable zip
3.root explorer on your phone
4.7-zip
1.whichever app icon you want to mod say the "video player",just copy it's apk from /system/app/<apk_name>.apk
and paste it to sdcard.
2.now transfer this apk to your pc and extract it using 7-zip
3.now look for the app icon the file name maybe in drawable-hdpi and drawable-sw320dp-hdpi under res.."video",or"homescreen_icon" or anything...
4.when you find it just right click on it and click properties under the details tab check it's dimension something like"84X84","42X42","50X48"
5.alright then you know the app icon dimension now
6.just browse through the net for the picture you want to replace and download it or if you have it then open it in Ps.Under the images tab check for image size and enter the dimensions as per the app icon size which you found out in the 4th step.
7.now save the image as <app_icon_name>.png on the desktop(make sure the name is proper)
8.open the apk with 7-zip
9.Now drag and drop this image from the desktop to the folder drawable-hdpi and drawable-sw320-hdpi
and click yes when the prompt appears and close 7-zip
10.open any flashable zip and don't touch anything except the system folder
11.open the system folder and keep only the app folder delete other folders in this app folder copy your "video.apk" and delete other apks if present.
12.now close the flashable zip and send it to your phone ext
_sdcard and flash it by mounting system...and you are done!!
13,hit thanks if you got it !!
I want to add flashable zip contents to my aosp build. It contains some folders (check below image) with framework and build.prop addons. I don't know where to place these files. Although I've placed priv-app folder contents to packages/apps/here with each .mk file in it. Can any Developer help!
http://i63.tinypic.com/b6syyr.png
You place the folders normally like you place it in an existing rom using root explorer.
Basics:
What your updater script does is move the complete system folder to system partition
There is nothing such in the script which copies files individually from a given folder to destination
So if you want to copy something inside priv-app , place desired apk's in priv-app
If you want to do some symlinking or change permission , head to updater-script and edit it using Notepad++ only..
Good Luck Dev ,
Cheers