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[TOOL][MIUI] Lockscreen-Debugger

Hello everyone,
I hope this is the right forum. Wanted to post in dev-forum, but not sure if I may or not...
Anyway: I want to introduce my latest MIUI project.
Current working name is "ls debugger". Suggestions are welcome
For downloads, changelog and bugs have a look at post #2
Description:
I found the hole LS testing progress (edit, zip, usb mount, copy, apply, ...) annoying, so I started this program.
It is still in beta state. There are still some errors or force closes because I haven't implemented all error check functions.
The reason why I started this thread now, is that I want some feedback and maybe new ideas and suggestions.
Requirements:
- Java Runtime Version 7
- (MIUI Lockscreen for 2.3 based builds) Don't know if v4 LS will work. Test and tell me
Instructions:
The usage is really simple.
After unzipping the file you'll have 5 files/folders:
- advanced (folder)
- wallpaper (folder)
- MIUI-LS-Tester.jar (executable)
- bgtWeather.db (9sweather db-file)
- systemCPs.db (calls, texts, contacts for ContentProviders [not finished])
You can replace the wallpaper and advanced folder with your own, but no guarantee that it will work.
Some features aren't implemented (unlocker and variables of elements. e.g.: #unlocker.move_x)
Have a look at the given manifest file and you'll see what will work and what won't.
You can start the program with doubleclick the 'MIUI-LS-Tester.jar' or open a terminal, move to the location where you've extracted the zip file and type:
Code:
java -jar MIUI-LS-Tester.jar
In the terminal you will get some information about the parsing and other informations.
At first a window with 2 textfields appears. In this you have to set the width and height of your lockscreen.
If you have a config.xml file you can set the variables on the right side in the "config.xml" tab (after a click on 'Preview').
To get a preview you have to open your manifest.xml and click on 'Preview'.
Also you can choose another font.
After a click on 'Preview' you'll get 3 more buttons.
Screenshot:
I think it's clear what this buttons will do
It saves a screenshot of the left panel in <MIUI-LS-Tester.jar-Location>/preview/lockscreen_preview_x.jpg
create mtz:
this will create a mtz file.
After a click you can choose some things. Add your font, wallpaper, previews...
Afterwards you can create/modify the description.xml file
Thats it
toggle buttons:
this will toggle the Trigger-Buttons.
Because they are not visible in your lockscreen you can do this with this button.
On the top of the right panel you can set some variables.
I think it's clear, so no description.
If you modified your manifest.xml (and the ls debugger is still open) just click on preview and the changes will be loaded.
Credits:
my brother: for helping me with the "calculator"
picard666: for some help and suggestions
jdom team: for the best java xml parser.
jfont-chooser team and david from stackoverflow: for the fontchooser.
zentus: for the sqlite lib.
pomenx: from the miui team for manifest reference thread @ xda.
GNU: for their java port of getopt
songd for the java pre processor
regards
-v1r0x

Download:
December 30, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha b121230.1
October 31, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha b121030.2
October 24, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha b121024
June 19, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha 4
April 28, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha 3
April 24, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha 2
March 27, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha
Changelog:​
Text,DateTime and Image implemented
ToolTip-Text for Text, DateTime and Image (displays the given name of the element)
ElementGroup implemented
VarArrays implemented
ContentProvider for weather apps implemented (only 9s-weather)
ContentProvider for calls/texts implemented (db-file included)
FontChooser implemented
category-attribute implemented (only for Text at this time)
rotate and AA works for Image, Text and DateTime
screen_width/_height has to be set on start
the last dir will be stored in a file. No annoying dir-changing
implemented "where" for ContentProvider => mistake in the db-file (fixed on next update)
added an option for a background image (stored in folder "wallpaper" like on miui)
fixed the db-file
rotate Text/Image (re-set bounds)
By hitting the button 'Screenshot' a screenshot will be stored in folder 'preview' (Button appears after hitting 'Preview')
parse Time-Tag
Button to create a zip/mtz file
create a description.xml (after hit the zip button)
Added checkboxes to (de)select wallpaper, preview-folder and font for the mtz file
review the config-file
=> width, height, path and font will be stored
review create/modify of the description.xml
only digits are allowed for some textfields (width/height and texts/calls)
=> no annoying checks and/or errors
config.xml
NumberChoice
NumberInput
StringChoice
StringInput
CheckBox
MusicControl
Image (without 'music_album_cover')
Text (without 'music_display')
parse (normal) Buttons (not MusicControl)
Added a scrollbar for low screen resolutions
minor fixes
added a button which shows system- and program-information (for debugging). It's the quadratic button on the bottom left corner of the control-panel
added more output information (creating the mtz file will give more output)
fixed a font bug (if the font wasn't a ttf the program crashed)
added a splash screen
updated to Java 7
New Fixes (October 31, 2012):
Drag&Drop support for manifest.xml file
push mtz via adb (note: don't forget to set right path in "File" menu!!!)
added a "?"/help/about menu
added command line args support. (-dx is the debug level. 0 means only errors, 1 more, 2 more than 1 and 3 full debug. -f <file-path> so you don't have to set it everytime using the menu. -s to hide splash, -S to enable splash [default])
cleaned up the code
description.xml modding can now be done in a tab and not only while creating the mtz
"live" support. You can change font, battery state/level, messages, sms/texts without hit "preview" again
DateTime and Text supported in live-feature (the one above)
bug fixes of latest features
new layout of the control center, including the button section (the don't "popup" anymore.)
Bugs/Not yet implemented:​Important:
parse variable-elements (e.g. #unlocker.move_x)
parse Unlocker
parse MusicControl
Buttons
MusicControl overlays triggers
parse config.xml => only AppPicker left
parse animations
Update variables during runtime (primarily for unlocker and animations) [10% done!]
Secondary:
complete DateTime attributes
complete Text attributes
complete Image attributes
connect db-Files for every weather app
complete v4 support
refactor code

I have a request:
I want to include as much as possible weather-provider and/or other contentprovider.
So, here my request:
If you want to support and help me and this program, please post an App with ContentProvider and a modified db-File + the ContentProviderBinder uri.
I hope someone helps.
-v1r0x

Not able to see the full view
v1r0x said:
Hello everyone,
I hope this is the right forum. Wanted to post in dev-forum, but not sure if I may or not...
Anyway: I want to introduce my latest MIUI project.
Current working name is "ls debugger". Suggestions are welcome
Description:
I found the hole LS testing progress (edit, zip, usb mount, copy, apply, ...) annoying, so I started this program.
It is still in beta state. There are still some errors or force closes because I haven't implemented all error check functions.
The reason why I started this thread now, is that I want some feedback and maybe new ideas and suggestions.
Requirements:
- Java Runtime
Instructions:
The usage is really simple.
After unzipping the file you'll have 5 files/folders:
- advanced (folder)
- wallpaper (folder)
- MIUI-LS-Tester.jar (executable)
- bgtWeather.db (9sweather db-file)
- systemCPs.db (calls, texts, contacts for ContentProviders [not finished])
You can replace the wallpaper and advanced folder with your own, but no guarantee that it will work.
Some features aren't implemented (unlocker and variables of elements. e.g.: #unlocker.move_x)
Have a look at the given manifest file and you'll see what will work and what won't.
You can start the program with doubleclick the 'MIUI-LS-Tester.jar' or open a terminal, move to the location where you've extracted the zip file and type:
Code:
java -jar MIUI-LS-Tester.jar
In the terminal you will get some information about the parsing and other informations.
At first a window with 2 textfields appears. In this you have to set the width and height of your lockscreen.
If you have a config.xml file you can set the variables on the right side in the "config.xml" tab (after a click on 'Preview').
To get a preview you have to open your manifest.xml and click on 'Preview'.
Also you can choose another font.
After a click on 'Preview' you'll get 3 more buttons.
Screenshot:
I think it's clear what this buttons will do
It saves a screenshot of the left panel in <MIUI-LS-Tester.jar-Location>/preview/lockscreen_preview_x.jpg
create mtz:
this will create a mtz file.
After a click you can choose some things. Add your font, wallpaper, previews...
Afterwards you can create/modify the description.xml file
Thats it
toggle buttons:
this will toggle the Trigger-Buttons.
Because they are not visible in your lockscreen you can do this with this button.
On the top of the right panel you can set some variables.
I think it's clear, so no description.
If you modified your manifest.xml (and the ls debugger is still open) just click on preview and the changes will be loaded.
Credits:
my brother: for helping me with the "calculator"
picard666: for some help and suggestions
jdom team: for the best java xml parser.
jfont-chooser team and david from stackoverflow: for the fontchooser.
zentus: for the sqlite lib.
pomenx: from the miui team for manifest reference thread @ xda.
regards
-v1r0x
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Hi , thx to tis application i able to cutomize my ls easier..
bt wad i encounter is...once i run the application i might not able to see the full view of it...
my laptop resolution are 1200 x 800
i tried change the resolution to LS resolution to 480 X 500 and i maximized the application window it still the same...
any idea ???
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thanks for your reply.
My resolution is 1920x1200, so I forgot to check other resolutions.
I'll try it later on another screen resolution and upload an updated version.

v1r0x said:
thanks for your reply.
My resolution is 1920x1200, so I forgot to check other resolutions.
I'll try it later on another screen resolution and upload an updated version.
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Thanks alot man...it will be nice if all resolution can be supported...
i am waiting for it

v1r0x said:
Hello everyone,
I hope this is the right forum. Wanted to post in dev-forum, but not sure if I may or not...
Anyway: I want to introduce my latest MIUI project.
Current working name is "ls debugger". Suggestions are welcome
Description:
I found the hole LS testing progress (edit, zip, usb mount, copy, apply, ...) annoying, so I started this program.
It is still in beta state. There are still some errors or force closes because I haven't implemented all error check functions.
The reason why I started this thread now, is that I want some feedback and maybe new ideas and suggestions.
Requirements:
- Java Runtime
Instructions:
The usage is really simple.
After unzipping the file you'll have 5 files/folders:
- advanced (folder)
- wallpaper (folder)
- MIUI-LS-Tester.jar (executable)
- bgtWeather.db (9sweather db-file)
- systemCPs.db (calls, texts, contacts for ContentProviders [not finished])
You can replace the wallpaper and advanced folder with your own, but no guarantee that it will work.
Some features aren't implemented (unlocker and variables of elements. e.g.: #unlocker.move_x)
Have a look at the given manifest file and you'll see what will work and what won't.
You can start the program with doubleclick the 'MIUI-LS-Tester.jar' or open a terminal, move to the location where you've extracted the zip file and type:
Code:
java -jar MIUI-LS-Tester.jar
In the terminal you will get some information about the parsing and other informations.
At first a window with 2 textfields appears. In this you have to set the width and height of your lockscreen.
If you have a config.xml file you can set the variables on the right side in the "config.xml" tab (after a click on 'Preview').
To get a preview you have to open your manifest.xml and click on 'Preview'.
Also you can choose another font.
After a click on 'Preview' you'll get 3 more buttons.
Screenshot:
I think it's clear what this buttons will do
It saves a screenshot of the left panel in <MIUI-LS-Tester.jar-Location>/preview/lockscreen_preview_x.jpg
create mtz:
this will create a mtz file.
After a click you can choose some things. Add your font, wallpaper, previews...
Afterwards you can create/modify the description.xml file
Thats it
toggle buttons:
this will toggle the Trigger-Buttons.
Because they are not visible in your lockscreen you can do this with this button.
On the top of the right panel you can set some variables.
I think it's clear, so no description.
If you modified your manifest.xml (and the ls debugger is still open) just click on preview and the changes will be loaded.
Credits:
my brother: for helping me with the "calculator"
picard666: for some help and suggestions
jdom team: for the best java xml parser.
jfont-chooser team and david from stackoverflow: for the fontchooser.
zentus: for the sqlite lib.
pomenx: from the miui team for manifest reference thread @ xda.
regards
-v1r0x
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Hi is me again...
i successfully create a lockscreen...and transfer it to my phone...bt the lockscreen i create was found at "Theme" instead of "Lockscreen Style" and when i applied the lockscreen that found at "Theme" my theme was revert to original MIUI Theme...
is it i missed out sumthing ?
http://db.tt/CyvDqJy9

Please don't quote the complete post
Did you use the "create mtz" of my program?
because there is something really wrong.
Instead a font- and preview-folder there are files named:
Fonts\Arial.ttf
and
preview\preview_lockscreen...
I'll have a look at it later. I'm not at home and have no choice for testing and debugging.

v1r0x said:
Please don't quote the complete post
Did you use the "create mtz" of my program?
because there is something really wrong.
Instead a font- and preview-folder there are files named:
Fonts\Arial.ttf
and
preview\preview_lockscreen...
I'll have a look at it later. I'm not at home and have no choice for testing and debugging.
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Oppps...Sorry...
ya...i using yr way to create it..
the Font\Arial.ttf exist - i using other font for my LS.
the preview\preview_lockscreen exist - i "Screenshot" 1st den only i "Create mtz"
Alright..spent quite a long time on tht LS...hope it can be applied successfully ^^

kezn715 said:
Hi , thx to tis application i able to cutomize my ls easier..
bt wad i encounter is...once i run the application i might not able to see the full view of it...
my laptop resolution are 1200 x 800
i tried change the resolution to LS resolution to 480 X 500 and i maximized the application window it still the same...
any idea ???
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ok, i've added a scrollbar which hopefully solve your problem
kezn715 said:
Oppps...Sorry...
ya...i using yr way to create it..
the Font\Arial.ttf exist - i using other font for my LS.
the preview\preview_lockscreen exist - i "Screenshot" 1st den only i "Create mtz"
Alright..spent quite a long time on tht LS...hope it can be applied successfully ^^
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I've tested it and can't reproduce it
On my system the folders created correct.
But i've found a little bug. If no preview-folder exists or the default font is used (if you haven't choosen one with "File>Select Font") the creation of the mtz crashes but the program didn't close. So make sure everything exists.
Can you tell me which OS you use? Maybe its a bug of an older windows version and/or linux, mac.
Also, did you tried to start the program in a terminal/cmd/console and checked the output?
If not and you'll get errors while creating the mtz (and you've checked the things in the red marked paragraph), then send me the output of the program and your ls. So I can do some tests.

I don't really understand what this program does. Sorry. Does this program preview any miui ls or what does it do?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

cowsquad said:
I don't really understand what this program do. Sorry. Does this program preview any miui ls or what does it do?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, it preview a miui ls, so you don't have to zip, flash and install it for testing.
Or if you only want a preview (if no preview img exists)
Also it can create a mtz file, description.xml file and include font, wallpaper and/or preview.
And you can create screenshots.
At first I only wanted a preview function, but over the time it got more functions and if I have enough time and fun I'll maybe extend it to an complete ls-builder

Thanks For Updated !!!
i will give it a try later and back to u again..
i download the
April 23, 2012
LS-Debugger alpha2
http://minus.com/mru3I60gz/1f
bt seems like there is no scrollbar ?

There should be a scrollbar if the LS (or the Control Panel) is larger than your screen resolution.
Maybe you have to maximize the program window (only in width) to see the scrollbar.
I'm new to java gui programming, so maybe I will find a better method for this
edit: @kezn715: can you tell me which operating system you use? Could be a OS problem
edit2: I've changed something on the scrollbar (no big thing, just resized the window) and added a new button which give some information about the running program. At this time only information about the windows (width and height). I will add some more useful information in the future

v1r0x said:
There should be a scrollbar if the LS (or the Control Panel) is larger than your screen resolution.
Maybe you have to maximize the program window (only in width) to see the scrollbar.
I'm new to java gui programming, so maybe I will find a better method for this
edit: @kezn715: can you tell me which operating system you use? Could be a OS problem
edit2: I've changed something on the scrollbar (no big thing, just resized the window) and added a new button which give some information about the running program. At this time only information about the windows (width and height). I will add some more useful information in the future
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Hmm...is it necessary to use the default font for the LS ?
using win 7 (32 bit)
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kezn715 said:
Hmm...is it necessary to use the default font for the LS ?
using win 7 (32 bit)
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I already maximized the window...still cant find the scroll bar
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kezn715 said:
Hmm...is it necessary to use the default font for the LS ?
using win 7 (32 bit)
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no, you can use every font you want. But if you don't choose one and create the mtz including the font, it will throw an exception
kezn715 said:
I already maximized the window...still cant find the scroll bar
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i don't know whats the problem.
If I create an LS with w:480 and h:1800 my LS-Tester window has about 1100px height and with a scrollbar I can scroll down the 1800px.
But it seems not to be a OS related problem
The program shouldn't create a window which is larger than your screen resolution.
Edit: ok, maybe I found the problem.
Replace your MIUI-LS-Tester.jar with the attached file and test. Did this fix the problem?

v1r0x said:
no, you can use every font you want. But if you don't choose one and create the mtz including the font, it will throw an exception
i don't know whats the problem.
If I create an LS with w:480 and h:1800 my LS-Tester window has about 1100px height and with a scrollbar I can scroll down the 1800px.
But it seems not to be a OS related problem
The program shouldn't create a window which is larger than your screen resolution.
Edit: ok, maybe I found the problem.
Replace your MIUI-LS-Tester.jar with the attached file and test. Did this fix the problem?
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Haha...Finally the scroll bar is there !!! Thx alot man...
So wad is the problem for the LS that i made .... any idea ?

what exactly do you mean?
the mtz output file?
I don't know what's wrong there.
You could check, after the mtz is created, if there is a "fonts" or "preview" folder in the same folder where the MIUI-LS-Tester.jar is located.
If not, there's maybe a bug in the File.seperator of java.
So tell me what you got

v1r0x said:
what exactly do you mean?
the mtz output file?
I don't know what's wrong there.
You could check, after the mtz is created, if there is a "fonts" or "preview" folder in the same folder where the MIUI-LS-Tester.jar is located.
If not, there's maybe a bug in the File.seperator of java.
So tell me what you got
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Alright...i will give it a try...and sorry for being late reply...cuz i being buzy with presentation thing...
will update here once i tried it...

No problem
I've another idea: which java version do you use?
Maybe they changed something in java 7 or your version is too old

[MOD] Xperia Clock limit

Edit :
Props to @Jackos, here's the flashable patched SemcClock.apk with max of 96 clock alarm.
Cheers
==========================================
Hi guys,
Need a little help here.
I'm trying to remove the 20 Max limit of adding clock alarm in SemcClock.apk.
I thought i found the limit here MAX_ALARM_COUNT:I = 0x14
in this file SemcClock\smali\com\sonyericsson\alarm\AlarmListFragment.smali
But changing it doesn't seem to work.
Any ideas ?

takagen said:
Hi guys,
Need a little help here.
I'm trying to remove the 20 Max limit of adding clock alarm in SemcClock.apk.
I thought i found the limit here MAX_ALARM_COUNT:I = 0x14
in this file SemcClock\smali\com\sonyericsson\alarm\AlarmListFragment.smali
But changing it doesn't seem to work.
Any ideas ?
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Never had a need for something like that.
Why don't you just use calendar or scheduler for something like that?
BTW - this section is for apps and themes, not help thread.
Naming of thread is also wrong - it's not MOD, it's REQ or HELP thread.
Try to rename it and tag @Serarj and @niaboc79 - if anyone knows, they know...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the advise.
If @niaboc79 or @serajr can helped, that would be awesome

Please find attached the patched SemcClock .402. It allows to create up to 50 alarm clocks.
I also included two images of my Virtuous Ten Studio, showing what values need to be patched for the fix to work if you want to do it yourself.
Keep pwning!

BTW I usually recompile the smali code to java, so I get a better view what's going on. As you may see the toast alarm limit is hardcoded.

Thanks alot.
It works, to sum up it's basically editing 2 places in file
SemcClock\smali\com\sonyericsson\alarm\AlarmListFragment.smali
Code:
.field static final MAX_ALARM_COUNT:I = 0x14
Code:
.method public onOptionsItemSelected(Landroid/view/MenuItem;)Z
.locals 10
.param p1, "item" # Landroid/view/MenuItem;
.prologue
const/16 v9, 0x14
Update "x14" to the number of clock you need.
Cheers :good:

[TUT] TwitterMod Theming Tutorial

Hello all, as I am not always available to update this app, I have decided to release a DIY tut so you guys can mod it yourself
Also from this, I hope it will give you guys some idea how to apply these mods to other apps
We shall begin
============
What is needed:
1. APK Tool or APK MultiTool or anything which you can decompile, compile and sign the apk
( Personally I use APK MultiTool and I am going to use that as an example throughout the whole TUT )
2. Java installed on your com to run APK MultiTool
3. Notepad+ or any similar code editing programs
4. Time and patience
Procedure:
1. Firstly, you are going to have to download Twitter apk of course
You can get the APK from PlayStore or apkmirror.com
2. Decompile it using APK MultiTool. Please refer to guides on how to do so if you dont know how
3. Now everything will be decompiled into a folder.
4. First thing we will mod AndroidManifest.xml
#RemovingPermissions
5. Delete the lines of permissions you dont want, eg
Code:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS"/>
6. Save the file
#Changing launcher icon
7. Now we will be changing the launcher icon of Twitter
- Usually you can find out what is the file of the icon by looking into the AndroidManifest.xml
Code:
android:icon="@drawable/[COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]ic_launcher_twitter[/COLOR]"
8. So for Twitter, we will be going to the drawables folder in res and find for ic_launcher_twitter
- Drawables folder can be drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi/xhdpi/xxhdpi and so on
- ldpi, mdpi, hdpi, xhdpi, tvdpi are all screen "size". U will notice the icons in ldpi are smaller while the icons in xhdpi are bigger
- From here you also can theme other icon according to your preference
9. I have uploaded an attachment which consist of TwitterMod Teal launcher icon.
#Changing statusbar color ( For Lollipop )
10. We will create a values-v21 folder in res
- We create this folder so that only Lollipop roms will read this. Learn more here
- If values-v21 folder already exist, skip to next section
11. From the values folder, copy styles.xml to values-v21 folder
12. Now open up styles.xml in values-v21 and search for the base theme ( Hit ctrl+f on your keyboard )
- The base theme for that app usually can be found at AndroidManifest.xml also at
Code:
android:theme="@style/Theme"
- For some apps there is an exeption and may not always work with this base theme
- So improvise yourself and find the second nearest theme in styles.xml
- For Twitter, the base theme somehow is ThemeBase
13. So in styles.xml of Twitter, the base theme should look like this :
Code:
<style name="[COLOR="YellowGreen"]ThemeBase[/COLOR]" parent="@android:style/[COLOR="Red"]Theme.Material.Light[/COLOR]">
- The words in red may vary from different apps
- Please note that Theme.Material.Light is only applicable to v21 folders
- If you see Theme.Holo or something like that in v21 folder, feel free to change it too Theme.Material.Light
- Learn more here
14. Now at that base theme section, add this code
- This will be the color of your status bar, navigation bar and recent app panel app color
- Change the RED code to any color you want. I have some reference for you down there
Code:
<item name="android:statusBarColor">#[COLOR="red"]ffffffff[/COLOR]</item>
<item name="android:navigationBarColor">#[COLOR="red"]ff000000[/COLOR]</item>
<item name="android:colorPrimary">#ff123456</item>
[U]Color Code[/U]
Black - FF000000
White - FFFFFFFF
Teal - FF009688
[URL="https://www.google.com/design/spec/style/color.html#color-color-palette"]More colors[/URL]
15. Save the file
#Make the app fun ( You can skip this if you want )
16. Now open up strings.xml in values folder
17. Change what you want accordingly with some common sense
18. Now we will add some credits to yourself and maybe me?? :cyclops:
19. Goto xml folder and open up preference.xml
20. Add this line here
Code:
<PreferenceScreen android:title="@string/[COLOR="SeaGreen"]twittermod_title[/COLOR]" android:key="about" android:summary="@string/[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]twittermod[/COLOR]" android:order="1004" />
</PreferenceScreen>
21. Open strings.xml and add this code anywhere
Code:
<string name="[COLOR="SeaGreen"]twittermod_title[/COLOR]">[COLOR="Red"]BLABLA[/COLOR]</string>
<string name="[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]twittermod[/COLOR]">[COLOR="red"]BLABLA[/COLOR] </string>
22. Save it
#Finally
23. Now everything is done, compile and sign the app using APKMultiTool or whatever
24. If their is an error compilling, check what it is and post here for help
- I will do my best to reply in a short time
25. Install it and feel proud of yourself.
26. Fail and errors will exist and always, you can come here for help
I might have missed out something so it would be great if someone point it out
Next ( probably ) there will be a tut for KitKat translucent statusbar and for Facebook and Instagram
Thanks to :
Twitter for their apk
Google for their codes

reserved 1

mine also

thank you very much

[GUIDE] [THEME] [5.0+] Add N-Style to your Theme + APK

Add N-Style to your Theme + APK
In this tutorial I want you to show how you can add the Android N-Style to your theme. (Notifications & Quicksettings)
Obviously, it doesn't look to 100% like Android N and some things differs from it...
If you have any improvements, let me know.
If you're not using the CM Theme Engine you need to decompile and mod your SystemUI and framework-res APK.
You just need to change the values of the following strings.
There are other guides which explain this.
Based as preview:
http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/9/11187128/android-n-screenshots
SCREENSHOTS ARE ATTACHED
You can also download my theme from this tutorial
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z2ilpbvhl7m7lo9/AAD1ovrZayoIsuUE3mASqLjYa?dl=0
Download for Layers by setiawanjimmy
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JimmySetiawan84/posts/gcTDByX2iX4
​
1. Quicksettings:
Prepare folders
Add a folder called "com.android.systemui" in your overlays folder
Add the following structure inside this folder: "/res/values"
Add 1 file called "colors.xml" and 1 file "dimens.xml" in the "values" folder
Add a folder called "android" in your overlays folder
Add the following structure inside this folder: "/res/values"
Add 1 file called "dimens.xml" in the "values" folder
Add codes in SystemUI
Add in colors.xml (QuickSettings color):
Code:
<color name="system_primary_color">#ff263238</color>
Add in colors.xml (QuickSettings color):
Code:
<color name="system_secondary_color">#ff263238</color>
Add in dimens.xml (Header height):
Code:
<dimen name="status_bar_header_height_expanded">55.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Removed shadow):
Code:
<dimen name="status_bar_expanded_header_elevation">0.0dp</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Resized clock):
Code:
<dimen name="clock_expanded_bottom_margin">5.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Resized brightness slider):
Code:
<dimen name="qs_brightness_padding_top">-10.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Space between Y-Edges):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_side_padding">0.0dip</dimen>
2. Notifications:
Add codes in SystemUI
Add in dimens.xml (Notifications corners):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_material_shadow_rounded_rect_radius">0.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Notifications corners):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_material_rounded_rect_radius">0.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Notifications corners):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_material_rounded_rect_radius_negative">0.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Space between notifications):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_padding">0.0dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Space between notifications):
Code:
<dimen name="notifications_top_padding">0.0dip</dimen>
Add codes in Android
Add in dimens.xml (Icon size notifications):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_large_icon_width">7.5dip</dimen>
Add in dimens.xml (Icon size notifications):
Code:
<dimen name="notification_large_icon_height">1.0dip</dimen>

It looks very good

Looks great! Is it possible to have small quick setting icons at the top like this:

nagorimayank said:
Looks great! Is it possible to have small quick setting icons at the top like this:
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Don't think so.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using Tapatalk

i have 1 question : i add code in bottom file dimens.xml and color.xml or where ?

okashi1993 said:
i have 1 question : i add code in bottom file dimens.xml and color.xml or where ?
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You add the code with the two hex colors (system_primary / system_secondary) in colors.xml.
The other codes in dimens.xml

Is there a way of doing this on RRO?

stutify said:
Is there a way of doing this on RRO?
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Yes, you can theme your SystemUI.apk and edit the lines.

Thread updated
Added descriptions
New Notifications Theme - Removed Icons (Attached)

nagorimayank said:
Looks great! Is it possible to have small quick setting icons at the top like this:
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Yes, but they won't be clickable like they are on N. Basically the system won't listen to taps on the quick settings panel until it is expanded

who can tell me how to do that ?? please

heiner175 said:
who can tell me how to do that ?? please
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What? Getting N-Style?

Please share n style apks . I don't want any other custom themes . I just need n style layer theme

xdnax said:
Yes, but they won't be clickable like they are on N. Basically the system won't listen to taps on the quick settings panel until it is expanded
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Ah, I see! Thanks for clarifying that mate!

- I added a download link for this (CM) theme -

Lars124 said:
- I added a download link for this (CM) theme -
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Battery percentage not showing...

vinsensiusk said:
Battery percentage not showing...
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Yes, removed them from QS so they are hidden from Statusbar as well I guess.
You can change your symbol to the battery where's the percantage inside the icon.
Maybe I'll add it again. Not sure.

Lars124 said:
Yes, removed them from QS so they are hidden from Statusbar as well I guess.
You can change your symbol to the battery where's the percantage inside the icon.
Maybe I'll add it again. Not sure.
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Hmm.. Okay

arunsai123 said:
Please share n style apks . I don't want any other custom themes . I just need n style layer theme
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Download peeaf layers theme
Sent from my AO5510 using Tapatalk

Possible to make app names show at the top of notifications with a tiny app icon before it like Android N?
And CLEAR ALL text for clear all notifications button?

[GUIDE][THEMING]How to theme any Android App

I make (another) guide on how to theme, but it’s based on my experience. If moderators think this thread redundant , they are free to delete or close it.
This tutorial is for « every » operating system. In this tutorial I will change the color of some object of the XDA Labs app . There will be 2 part for this guide, the first is the general method and the second one is the description of what I’ve done on the XDA Labs app to theme it. Please , before asking , read the entire OP , maybe your answer is into it.
I’m running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS but the softwares are also compatible with windows and mac.
Which software I use :
• Inkscape (to make icons)
• Alpha Colour for Android (to see which aplha code correspond to which level of opacity)
• Pipette for Android (to identify colors on the app’s screenshot) No longer available , use this app, it's even more accurate
• ZipSigner for Android(to sign apk)
No longer available, for signing please refer to this tool
I-General Method :
1-First you need to set-up your PC’s environment:
• A 64-bit PC Processor ( 32-bit has too many bugs linked to aapt compatibility)
• Apktool or other reverse engineering tools properly installed
• Java 7 or above
• Notepad++ or any text editor
2-What you should know before theming:
A)Colors:
Modifying colors is quite simple a process, but you should first understand it.Then you can change the app as your mind tells you to.
1-A regular line in this file is built like this :
-<color name="[object’s id]">#[alpha channel][hex code]</color>
2-Meaning :
- Alpha channel : This is the 2 characters that change the opacity of the color
- Hex Code : This is the 6 characters that define the color itself
3-For example :
<color name="design_fab_stroke_end_outer_color">#0f000000</color>
- «design_fab_stroke_end_outer_color» is the id of the object I want to change the color from
- «0f» is the alpha channel of the initial color
- «000000» is the hex code of the initial color
4-To modify them :
Replace the hex code of the initial colors by the hex code of the color you want to add , be careful not to delete a piece of the line with the old hex code because it will cause errors on apktool. I use alpha colour app for Android to see levels of opacity and to find color’s hex code.
B)Pictures :
You want to change pictures inside the app , that’s simple :
• Search for the picture you want to change in the drawable folder or mipmap folder
• Folders you want to browse to find the pictures :drawable-xhdpi-v4 / xxhdpi-v4 / xxxhdpi-v4 for the « in-app » pictures , every mipmap folders for icons (sometimes icons are in drawable folders and there aren’t any mipmap folders).
• When you prepare the pictures , make sure they have the SAME SIZE as the original pictures.
• Rename the picture you have prepared to replace old ones with the SAME NAME AS THE OLDER PICTURES.
• Once you have renamed those pictures, put them into the folder where you found them.
C) App name :
• go to /res/values and open string.xml
• Modify this string : <string name="app_name">[The name you want]</string>
Example :<string name="app_name">XDA Evolved</string>
3-Now , we can start theming :
• Go to the apktool’s directory , and open a command prompt there (keep it open till the end)
• Enter this command :
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar d [the apk name.apk]
• There should be a new folder which has the name of your apk file. Open this folder.
• Then go to /res/values and open the colors.xml file
• Modify the colors
• Search for the pictures you want to change and change them as I have written above
• Open the terminal you kept open
• Enter this command :
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar b [the apk name.apk]
4-Before installing , signing :
I use an Android app called zip signer , with which I can sign apks from my phone.
• Open the app , click on input and browse for the apk you’ve put on your phone
• Click on the file when you’ve found it
• Click on Output and select the same apk file as in the first step
• Rename the path adding a « -signed » just before « .apk » at the end of the path.
• Select on the « key/mode » menu « platform »
• Finally , click on « sign the file » and wait till the end of the progress bar.
II-What I’ve done
1-Identifying :
Here is the list of the infos I’ve written down :
• Image Size
• The Hex code of the color I want to change :
- Take a screenshot of the color(s) you want to modify
- Open the screenshot on Pipette
- Tap on the lock button and click on the color , the hex code will be displayed at the bottom
• The Hex code of the color I want to add : Same process with Pipette
• The colors I want to add :
-Blue :3174f1
-Yellow :fbb002
-Background :47595c
-Background of the posts :2d2d2d
-the secondary color :c0c0c0
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• The colors I want to change:
-Background color :212121
-Accent color :edb02d
-Primary color :353535
-The secondary color :#aaffffff
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2-Editing and making new icon, etc.:
• I used Inkscape (free alternative to illustrator) because there were vector-designed icons.
• I used gimp to resize the picture after making them.
3-Decompiling the apk file :
• I typed in the terminal :
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar d XDALabs.apk
4-Replacing icons and other images :
• I put the pictures in the 3 drawable folders because it’s where I found them
5-Editing colors and the name :
• I went to /res/values and I opened colors.xml file and I replaced colors and some alpha channel :
Code:
<color name="accent">#ffedb02d</color>
<color name="accent_translucent">#ddedb02d</color>
<color name="background_dark">#ff212121</color>
<color name="dialog_bg_dark">#ff212121</color>
<color name="primary">#ff353535</color>
<color name="primary_bg">#ff353535</color>
<color name="primary_dark">#ff2b2b2b</color>
<color name="search_divider_dark">#ff212121</color>
<color name="search_list_results_bg_dark">#ff212121</color>
<color name="secondary_text">#ff727272</color>
to
Code:
<color name="accent">#fffbb002</color>
<color name="accent_translucent">#ddfbb002</color>
<color name="background_dark">#ff47595c</color>
<color name="dialog_bg_dark">#ff2d2d2d</color>
<color name="primary">#ff3174f1</color>
<color name="primary_bg">#ff2d2d2d</color>
<color name="primary_dark">#ff3174f1</color>
<color name="search_divider_dark">#ff2d2d2d</color>
<color name="search_list_results_bg_dark">#ff2d2d2d</color>
<color name="secondary_text">#ffc0c0c0</color>
• I opened strings.xml file and I replaced the app name line :
Code:
<string name="app_name">XDA Labs</string>
to
Code:
<string name="app_name">XDA Evolved</string>
6-Recompiling the new apk file :
• I opened the same command prompt and I typed this command :
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar b XDALabs
7-Signing the apk after install it :
• The same process as in the step 4 in the part one of my guide (I - 4).
8-Install the Apk :
• Uninstall the original app
• Install the signed version of the apk.
You can ask me on this thread about everything about the theming and I'll do my best to solve your problems, but do it in the respect and following the Forum Rules
You can go to themed XDA Labs version's thread clicking here.
And please , if you found this guide useful , press the thank button.

When I learn
Thank you for posting this. I always wanted to customize an android app, but have never had much success.

coluvatz12 said:
Thank you for posting this. I always wanted to customize an android app, but have never had much success.
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Glad to hear that , thanks!
If you think this thread helped you , please press the thank button , I'm happy to see that my work is appreciated , Happy Theming !

nandakumar12 via PM said:
dude one doubt, how can i change the background color of an app, i cant find a code to change..??
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First you should have installed the app and identified the hex code of the background color (E.G :#36ge87)
You can do it via Pipette , an app which identify hex code in a picture. Just take a screenshot and identify the colors via Pipette .
Then you will have to search for the hex code of the background color you identified with Pipette previously.
This step is on your PC , you opened the color.xml file in notepad++ or whatever it is , and you wrote the hex code of the background color in the search bar. Make the search and find all the lines that have the hex code in it.
If you found multiple line , try to modify one of the lines , compile the APK , sign it and install it on your phone to see if something changed. Do that until you find the line holding the background color.
Theming , at the beginning is pretty long on require patience and many test before finding which line is the good one .
I hope my answer will help you .
Happy theming !!???

DUVIDA
Hello friends of the forum xda developers Instead, this forum is a newbie Needed to take a doubts:
I have a mobile model with windows 10 installed that is stopped in the drawer without use
He has put windows phone 10
I would like to change it on an Iphone with COMPATIVEL System OR ate pie android EVEN Instalar 9,0
I wonder if this is possible and what procedures to take I assume of all the risks ok
Other question:
I have a moto g5 plus and the Manufacturer Promised me an Update for the oreo 8.1.0 but until the moment nothing arrived and the artist said that it has already been released but up to the moment without conditions of receipt
There is a rumor that will be released only in September
Someone confirms this information
I await any response
Marcelo - DJ KUKA

djkukapr said:
Hello friends of the forum xda developers Instead, this forum is a newbie Needed to take a doubts:
I have a mobile model with windows 10 installed that is stopped in the drawer without use
He has put windows phone 10
I would like to change it on an Iphone with COMPATIVEL System OR ate pie android EVEN Instalar 9,0
I wonder if this is possible and what procedures to take I assume of all the risks ok
Other question:
I have a moto g5 plus and the Manufacturer Promised me an Update for the oreo 8.1.0 but until the moment nothing arrived and the artist said that it has already been released but up to the moment without conditions of receipt
There is a rumor that will be released only in September
Someone confirms this information
I await any response
Marcelo - DJ KUKA
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Don't know what you want to ask
Please be clear
All I can infer is that this doubt doesn't belong here look over the ROMs sections
Thanks!

GAURAV THAKKAR said:
Don't know what you want to ask
Please be clear
All I can infer is that this doubt doesn't belong here look over the ROMs sections
Thanks!
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Don't worry , that's a random spam , that's why I ignored it.
And I don't think he'll respond .

RaiZProduction said:
Don't worry , that's a random spam , that's why I ignored it.
And I don't think he'll respond .
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Since you've replied please check the Signing Apk Guide..
You've mentioned a thread dated 4 sep
Can you please link me to it?

GAURAV THAKKAR said:
Since you've replied please check the Signing Apk Guide..
You've mentioned a thread dated 4 sep
Can you please link me to it?
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Fixed !
That was just a typo , what I really meant is the step four in the first part of the Guide , the I - 4 .

RaiZProduction said:
Fixed !
That was just a typo , what I really meant is the step four in the first part of the Guide , the I - 4 .
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Trying to theme Instagram
Will ping you if any issue occurs
Thanks for the simplest and to the point guide I've seen ever

GAURAV THAKKAR said:
Trying to theme Instagram
Will ping you if any issue occurs
Thanks for the simplest and to the point guide I've seen ever
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You're welcome , all the pleasure is for me :highfive:

Does this work similar for changing a boot logo?

hello. i got this after compiling. is this normal ?
{
"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"
}
thanks !

Tarwada said:
hello. i got this after compiling. is this normal ?
thanks !
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You can try to get your framework-res.apk from your ROM and set it to apktool with this command :
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk

RaiZProduction said:
You can try to get your framework-res.apk from your ROM and set it to apktool with this command :
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
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sorry i don't get it. im not connecting my phone to the computer
im trying to theme an app called mewe :\

Tarwada said:
You can try to get your framework-res.apk from your ROM and set it to apktool with this command :
sorry i don't get it. im not connecting my phone to the computer
im trying to theme an app called mewe :\
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Hey buddy to theme some apps you need the framework apk also because it's some how dependent on framework as far as I know

GAURAV THAKKAR said:
Hey buddy to theme some apps you need the framework apk also because it's some how dependent on framework as far as I know
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what about the message i got above

Tarwada said:
what about the message i got above
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The message above means that the file I asked you to gather from your system isn't in the Apktool folder.
Sometimes, some apps require a framework to theme them correctly , that's why I asked you to do that.
So if you have root you can copy it from the /system/framework folder and paste it into your download folder to transfer it to your PC.
If not I'll search for you some others solution ?.

i managed to do it using apk editor on my phone but there's one thing i can't theme it in the app
can you help me so i provide some pictures ?
no pressure at all
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RaiZProduction said:
The message above means that the file I asked you to gather from your system isn't in the Apktool folder.
Sometimes, some apps require a framework to theme them correctly , that's why I asked you to do that.
So if you have root you can copy it from the /system/framework folder and paste it into your download folder to transfer it to your PC.
If not I'll search for you some others solution .
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i extracted the framework-res.apk from my phone (im rooted)
but when i compile i get the same error even if i didn't modify the app :\
help ?

Tarwada said:
i managed to do it using apk editor on my phone but there's one thing i can't theme it in the app
can you help me so i provide some pictures ?
no pressure at all
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i extracted the framework-res.apk from my phone (im rooted)
but when i compile i get the same error even if i didn't modify the app :\
help ?
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Can you tell me precisely what you modified in your APK ?