So I decompiled all the main UI apks in hopes of modding, but when I go to explore the resources, drawables, and xml elements are either missing or renamed in a funky manor. It seems Samsung has hidden these away somewhere and I cannot find them. Could I have some assistance mapping these resources out? Thanks!
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ok, so I want to create a theme with a few small changes to apply to my hero.
I know you have to edit the .png's inside any 'drawable' folders inside the .apk's in /system/app.
I think.
But I cannot seem to find the location of the .pngs I want to change, specifically the curved bar in the lockscreen, and the bar+icons that appear at the bottom of many of the htc apps (friendstream, clock ext.)
could anyone provide me with the paths/any help as to what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks in advance!
ok, I found them. There in /system/framework
Another user on this forum is having an issue with mis-alligned text. Originally they felt it was an issue with malformed .9.pngs, but I have replaced all the pngs in the framework with stock pngs and the issue is still ongoing.
Question I have is what controls the text alignment (an xml in framework? or elsewhere such as services.jar)
I have recently learned how to theme the Andoid OS. I understand how to de-compile an apk, make xml edits (color edits using word pad), re-compile the apk. (replace the android-manifest and meta folders from the recompiled apk with the originals).
I know how run baksmali on services.jar make the appropriate edit to change the clock color. (as far as the services.jar, That is truely all I know).
I would like like to help this person, but need a sense of direction as to where to begin looking to fix.
Any and all help regarding this would be greatly appreciated.
Below is a link to the original thread they posted with screen shots of the mis-aligned text.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991105
Update:
Had him test another framework-res.apk and services.jar file from another rom and he still has the same results with mis-aligned text.
Where else should I look?
This is truely out of my realm, but I am always interested in learning, so I would like to see if I can come to the resolution.
I was wondering if there are any sdk tools out there that automatically generate themes from framework_res.apk and .com.android.resources.apk without having to edit pngs, just xmls?
I've been editing every single png in system themes for Desire HD roms with Sense 2.0. Does anyone know if it is possible to automatically generate themes from pulled framework and resources? Similar threads seem to lead to manual editing with Photoshop or Gimp. Ripping off of other peoples skins is irritating, I'd rather edit pulled system files but there are like 2,000 of em!
Hi all,
I'm hoping that someone can help to get me started as I wish to start making more Mods and a theme without relying on UOT.
I am looking to learn how to make things within Rosie and SystemUI transparent such as Quick Settings and App drawer.
I've had a go with this theme by m-deejay. I have managed to make the notifications background transparent but not the bars within them or the quick settings.
I've tried to adjust the labels at the bottom by editing
Res, Drawable, status_bar_tab_off.9 and status_bar_tab_on.9 .pngs
but that doesn't seem to be working for me.
Any help from any themers to get me started will be much appreciated and credit given if and when I can finally get something up and working manually.
I am using photoshop and have avabox2 for signing etc
Thanks in advance
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Mate you have to learn using apktool or apk_manager (it's easier - search here in xda to download)...
Just de-compile the Default SystemUI.apk and f.e take also a SystemUI.apk that you know it has transparency, rename it to SystemUItrans.apk f.e and de-compile it too...
Then use WinMerge application (it's for windows) and compare all folders of the 2 systemUI (drawable, layouts, values, etc) and see which .xml files are different...
Then duple click on .xml files that is with red color on WinMerge, and see the differences inside them...
If you read the lines that are diferent you will figure out what you want to change...
In SystemUI f.e there is a xml file with the name quick_settings.xml and has a line which write:
ScrollView android:id="@id/scroll" android:background="#66000000" android:fadingEdge="none" android:layout_width="fill_parent" ...
The android:background="#ffffffff" means that the background will be white... So for make it full transparent you have to change it to android:background="#00000000"
Also compare the smali folders that are created while de-compiling...
this is an example i gave you....
I use for decompile, recompile and zipalling the apk_manager4.9
Here is the Thread of apk_manager... So download it and if you have question ask there and the guys will help you more....
i found this thread a bit of help .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
altho it dont help much with rosie but i have managed to get rosie transparent in my theme from help in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078621&page=3
hope that helps mate
and what kalagas has said also i learned loads that way also
Kalagas, you are a gentleman and a scholar
Ajthescot, many thanks for the links.
If I ever get to the bottom of this theming then you guys will surely get credit and thanks for the help and advice.
Much appreciated
Hello. I've spent already ten days googling for infos samples etc trying to discover how to create themes for GoLocker EX. I've explore absolutely everihing from simple graphics replacement to XML editing and even sourcecode editing of the several themes. But no result. Yes I can replace all the graphics components, edit XML for place them in necessory positions etc. Its just simple things. But I want to create my own themes mean add some functions, improve some other things. I could not find anything in theme sourcecode, mean some ways to add or change functions. Can somebody help me? give me right direction.