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[HOW TO] Compile/Decompile ICS Apk easily|100% working

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@Lord ClockaN
Hya guys, after A LOT of requests, I decided to share with the community something that I found really REALLY useful for Dev's but also for other users too that want to mess up with compiling and decompiling process. Usually, non problems at all with that, but since ICS come out, many dev\users are not able to decompile\compile properly many ics apk (not all). This guide will ensure you a good result, 100% working, easy, and fastest way to mess up with ics for theming and resizing purposes, or whatever you want
BIG THX to my friend and Dev teammate @Bichon for this
Credits
@Beachon (yes, again)
@Xavierjohn22, the amazing author of AutoApktool! Visit his thread HERE, click his thanks button, and support his work with donations, and my personal thanks to author for this tool which is the most powerful and easiest tool ever.
@Brut_all for Apktool
@XDA Community
@Google
About Apktooll
Please consider to visit the original thread about this tool, because what I'm explaining here is just 1\10 of the real skill of this tool. You can do basically whatever you want with AutoApktool, themers will love it, Dev's will appreciate it a lot, I'm sure.
Why can't we use Apktool???
Well, you can, but it's more difficult, that's it.
Why do you say "must use 1.4.1 apktool version"??
The reason why is that since 1.4.2 version, apktool generate java code while recompiling process is going on, and this lead to errors that 9/10 makes decompile process fail.
Requirements (Windows environment, mine is Seven 64 bit)
Java (last version)
JDK (last version)
JDR (last version, usually included in JDK or Java)
SDK (last 3.0 version for ICS source code)
Auto_Apktool 2.0.0 (DOWNLOAD THIS ONE NOT OTHERS!!!)
HOW-TO (NOTE: before start, select Apktool version with option 21, YOU MUST CHOOSE 1.4.1 version!!)
1) Download and simply unpack Auto_ApkTool 2.0.0
2)Click on "autoapktoolmain.bat", prompt will open
{
"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"
}
3)put the apk you want to mess up with in "_INPUT_APK"
4) you can chose more than one option to decompile (option 6 is strongly recommended)
5) when option 6 is being selected, drag the apk from _INPUT_APK folder into the windows prompt and click enter
6) A Note window will appear, and will show IF the decompiling process has been done properly. Once you close that window, you will see the decompiled folder in _INPUT_APK folder
7) do your edits (xml, snali, or png, doesn't matter)
8) recompile with option 7 (NOTE: this time you MUST drag all the FOLDER, NOT the apk)
9) Once recompiling finished, open the decompiled folder, go to "dist" folder, and here you got your edited apk
10) you MUST sign the apk with option 10 (NOTE: drag the apk from dist folder to the prompt, then press enter, and in the SAME folder, a signedxxx.apk will appear)
11) Rename the apk, and push it |NOTE: you can push the apk with 62 option or with sdk typing:
Code:
adb remount
adb push xxx.apk system/app
adb reboot
That's it

Now I can start theming, massive thanks
Sent by wiggling my big toe in a IceColdSandwich

Absolutely awesome. So easy to use . I can stop beating my head against the wall. Thank you thank you thank you.
Sent from my Inspire 4g using xda premium

Just a quick Q? I've been using a tool I slapped together from ApkManager to decompile ICS .apks. I've themed the Mms.apk and others. I use it daily and seems to work. Yesterday I wanted to mod the smali code, its decompiled to Human readable BUT not understandable. I tried it with a few apps I built with 4.0x APIs and the code is no where near the same format as it is when I used Eclipse. Is that standard? I've only ever modified XML code mainly in themeing Stock ICS apps. My Question is: Am I suppose to understand the format in which it decompiles the java code? I cant yet post outside links to give an example but I'll get a sample of what I mean.
PS I'm away from my lappy, so, I haven't tested this tool to see if it does the same. But a quick ex. Would be that my statements in my main activity reads like
line 8
.something something 0,x03 v
When in eclipse ist reads
Intent suck it = new intent(Activity.this, Activity);
Just a short idea until I get home.
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Clemzon said:
Just a quick Q? I've been using a tool I slapped together from ApkManager to decompile ICS .apks. I've themed the Mms.apk and others. I use it daily and seems to work. Yesterday I wanted to mod the smali code, its decompiled to Human readable BUT not understandable. I tried it with a few apps I built with 4.0x APIs and the code is no where near the same format as it is when I used Eclipse. Is that standard? I've only ever modified XML code mainly in themeing Stock ICS apps. My Question is: Am I suppose to understand the format in which it decompiles the java code? I cant yet post outside links to give an example but I'll get a sample of what I mean.
PS I'm away from my lappy, so, I haven't tested this tool to see if it does the same. But a quick ex. Would be that my statements in my main activity reads like
line 8
.something something 0,x03 v
When in eclipse ist reads
Intent suck it = new intent(Activity.this, Activity);
Just a short idea until I get home.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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So, are u saying that you can't read a smali files when decompiled?
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Well, kinda. Just not the standard form like you can read the java in eclipse. I'll be home in an hour and I'll link you to a sample of my code.
Edit: it might just be because I'm a beginner developer but here's a sample.
http://db.tt/AJ7FHgf9 just in case.
I don't know how to modify that smali.
If its normal, sorry to have wasted your time.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Edit: Some code I threw together to present an example. ApkManagerX(my modded version) and AutoApk produces the exact same results. I might just be stupid.
Smail
http://db.tt/PFDnwZj9
Java
http://db.tt/9v4me5du
Is the smali suppose to look like that?
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Yes, that's normal smali code. I hate it

Yay!.. this is going to take awhile.
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sigurd_LU said:
Yes, that's normal smali code. I hate it
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Eheh so true
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compile framework
need a little help, I'm wondering framework-res.apk edit, decompile (6) is ok, did not even do some editing on it, but when compiling again (7), these errors have language folders (do not put all but the same errors)
D: \ edit-apk \ Auto_ApkTool_2.0.0 \ AutoAPKTool2.0.0 \ _INPUT_APK \ framework-res \ res \ values ​​\ plurals.xml: 79: error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
D: \ edit-apk \ Auto_ApkTool_2.0.0 \ AutoAPKTool2.0.0 \ _INPUT_APK \ framework-res \ res \ values ​​\ plurals.xml: 79: error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
error: Found tag </ item> where </ plurals> is expected
error: Multiple substitutions in non-specified positional format, did you mean to add the formatted = "false" attribute?
how do I fix this?

[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

[THEME][8 TOOLS] GIMP Theme Batch Processor [+ .9.png REVERSE ENGINEER] [2014-04-23]

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It uses Python-Fu GIMP Processor to execute the job.
Even not being a GIMPer, one can much benefit of the functions here presented as no previous knowledge of it (or whatever drawing tool) is required to do things.
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Each part of the tool is explained below.
Installation
- You will need Java installed
- Download GIMP and install. I suggest the releases from Partha's Place. If possible, install 64-bit.
- Extract the contents of KTheme.Plugins.20140423.zip (3.97 MB) to yours GIMP plugin folder (usually "C:\Users\Your_Name\.gimp-2.8\plug-ins"). (Re)Start GIMP and you will find a new menu as above.
- If riding a Windows 32-bit GIMP, do as follow with Notepad++:
Open your GIMP installation path and edit \lib\gimp\2.0\environ\default.env
It should look like this
Code:
# Example entry in files like these
# FOOPATH=/path/to/foo/stuff
PATH=${gimp_installation_dir}\bin;${gimp_installation_dir}\32\bin
PYTHONPATH=${gimp_installation_dir}\32\lib\gimp\2.0\python
Just add the red part and save it.
Code:
# Example entry in files like these
# FOOPATH=/path/to/foo/stuff
PATH=[B][COLOR="Red"]${PATH};[/COLOR][/B]${gimp_installation_dir}\bin;${gimp_installation_dir}\32\bin
PYTHONPATH=${gimp_installation_dir}\32\lib\gimp\2.0\python
This is necessary and mandatory as the original GIMP PATH does not know where 'java' is installed.
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1 - Create Theming Workspace
Input Folder: Should contain all apk's that you wanna decompile. You may provide the same folder structure that is inside the ROM like:
Code:
c:\gimp\in\system\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecCalculator.apk
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecEmail.apk
c:\gimp\in\system\framework\
c:\gimp\in\system\framework\framework-res.apk
c:\gimp\in\system\priv-app\
c:\gimp\in\system\priv-app\SystemUI.apk
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Output Folder: Where the tool will generate the output of the decompilation process
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Platform: Select the Platform you are decompiling. Options are:
- AOSP / CM : will install only framework-res.apk;
- TouchWizard : will install framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk;
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Framework Folder: The folder that contains framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk (for now). They should be from the same ROM/firmware correspondent to the apk's you are decompiling. You even can provide the folder inside the input folder (if you intend to decompile the framework too) like:
Code:
Framework Folder = C:\gimp\in\system\framework\
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Decompilation Type: Select through 4 levels of decompilation:
- Full (slower)
- Sources Only (faster compile/decompile)
- Resources Only (faster compile/decompile)
- Drawable Resources Only (will leave only \res\drawable*\ images)
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That's all .. now you have your workspace ready!
2 - Theme Batch Processor
Over those images extracted in the previous tool or over a set of them, you may apply many transformations in batch mode.
Input Folder: Where images to be processed are stored. It only will be read and no modifications applied to it. Only PNGs and JPGs will be processed. Other file types will be only copied.
ATTENTION: Be careful. If you provide "C:\" as "Input Folder" the tool WILL copy every single file within that drive to the output folder ... not good ... MIND WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
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Output Folder: Where processed images will be saved to.
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Convert to GrayScale: Selectable. Will be done at first. The output image will be always in RGB regardless this option. Indeed, if no option is selected, the tool will process the images just converting all to RGB.
GIMP: Image > Mode > GrayScale
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Rotation Angle: If greater than 0 will be applied a rotation with the specified angle to the images.
GIMP: Layer > Transform
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Use Colorify: Mark this to enable its usage. Colorify and Hue-Saturation can not be selected at same time to run.
Colorify With: Select the color to be applied to the images.
GIMP: Colors > Colorify
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Brightness Value: Select the increase/decrease of Brightness to be applied to the images.
Contrast Value: Select the increase/decrease of Contrast to be applied to the images.
GIMP: Colors > Brightness-Contrast
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Gaussian Blur X and Y: Provide the amount of pixels for X and Y axis to be applied a Gaussian Blur to the images.
GIMP: Filters > Blur > Gaussian Blur
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Affected Hue: Which basic color (or master) the change of Hue/Lightness/Saturation should apply.
Hue/Lightness/Saturation: Values to be applied to all images.
GIMP: Colors > Hue-Saturation
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Invert Color: Selectable.
GIMP: Colors > Value Invert
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Opacity: The amount of opacity that will be applied to all images. 100 corresponds to NO Opacity change.
GIMP: Colors > Curves > Alpha Channel
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Now run and enjoy!
3 - Battery Batch Creator
This tool will:
(a) Resize images regarding or disregarding its original size;
(b) Rename files to produce animations accordingly;
(c) Apply 2 different sharpness algorithms;
(d) Inject another PNG in all images at foreground or background
Input Folder: Where images to be processed are stored. It only will be read and no modifications applied to it.
ATTENTION: Be careful. If you provide "C:\" as "Input Folder" the tool WILL copy every single file within that drive to the output folder ... not good ... MIND WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
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Output Folder: Where processed images will be saved to.
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Rename Replacing This: If renaming required, provide the string to be replaced.
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By This: If renaming required, provide the string to replace the above string.
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New Width and Height: If resizing, provide new widths and heights in pixels.
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Keep Source Size: If selected, during resizing the image will be cropped to its original dimensions.
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Sharpeness: Amount of Sharpeness to be applied to the images. (1st algorithm)
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Unsharp Radius / Amount / Threshold: Values to be applied in this sharpeness process. (1st algorithm)
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Inject Image: Select an PNG (mind itsd size) to be injected into all images.
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Image Position: The above PNG will be injected into all images in Background or Foregound.
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Now just run!
Two examples of its usage can be found here and here
4 - Battery XML Generator
Will create the XML required to reproduce the animation you've created with the images in the previous step.
Output Folder: Where the XML file will be saved.
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XML Battery: The name of the XML file that will be saved.
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PNG Name: The PNG name pattern to be used by the tool. Two parameters can be provided as the example below:
PNG Name: stat_sys_battery_<index><level>.png
<index> will be replaced by the ones you will provide below (optional)
<level> corresponds to the battery levels (0 to 100) (required).
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Animation Steps: How many frames your animation contain for each battery level.
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Indexes: The indexes of each battery level animation step. If provided, the same amount of "Animations Steps" have to be present. If not provided, the animation will be done over battery levels.
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Duration (ms): The amount of miliseconds that each step will take. If provided, the same amount of "Animations Steps" have to be present.
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An example of its usage can be found here.
5 - Compile 9.patch Images
Input Folder: Where images to be compiled are stored. It only will be read and no modifications applied to it. .9.PNG's will be compiled and anything else will be simply copied to the destination folder.
ATTENTION: Be careful. If you provide "C:\" as "Input Folder" the tool WILL copy every single file within that drive to the output folder ... not good ... MIND WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
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Output Folder: Where processed images will be saved to.
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666 - 9.patch Reverse Enginneering
Input Folder: Where yours compiled .9.png's images are stored. It only will be read and no modifications applied to it.
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Output Folder: Where processed images will be saved to.
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7 - Build, Sign and ZipAlign APKs
Input Folder: Where yours decompiled apk's are stored. It only will be read and no modifications applied to it.
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Output Folder: Where the built, signed and zipaligned result apks will be stored.
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Platform: Select the Platform you are building. Options are:
- AOSP / CM : will install only framework-res.apk;
- TouchWizard : will install framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk;
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Framework Folder: The folder that contains framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk (for now). They should be from the same ROM/firmware correspondent to the apk's you are building.
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9 - Create Flashable ZIP
Input Folder: Where your 'system' folder ready to be released work is. Yes, system folder ... you have to provide it with the same directory structure that will be used by VRTheme to flash it.
Tiny Example:
Code:
c:\gimp\in\system\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecCalculator.apk\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecCalculator.apk\res\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecCalculator.apk\res\drawable\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecCalculator.apk\res\drawable\background.png
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecEmail.apk\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecEmail.apk\res\
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecEmail.apk\res\drawable
c:\gimp\in\system\app\SecEmail.apk\res\drawable\background.png
c:\gimp\in\system\priv-app\SystemUI.apk\
c:\gimp\in\system\priv-app\SystemUI.apk\res\
c:\gimp\in\system\priv-app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable\
c:\gimp\in\system\priv-app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable\background.png
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Output Folder: Where Flashable ZIP will be created.
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ZIP File Name: Tool will append the extension.
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.9.png's Special Treatment.
As you can see in the code, when a .9.png is found, first the tool duplicate the existent layer and then remove the guidelines from it. At the end, the tool reintegrates the guidelines by merging the modded layer to the source one.
Thanks:
.9.png Compile process was inspired on @F4bioo 's work at [tool] 9compiler
Please, share you experiences as you will get a LOT OF TIME back.
.

Kdio said:
Hi All
Just finalized my Theme Batch Processor and would like to share it with you all.
It uses Python-Fu GIMP Processor to execute the job.
Will process a given directory recursively modifying any PNG and JPG found applying the modifications that you will provide.
Copy and Paste the below python code into a new text document (use Notepad++ please) and save it as Whatever.py inside yours plugin's folder.
Restart Gimp and you will find it at Filters >> Theme Batch Processor...
Create a folder and copy to it all your raw content to be cooked. Better this way as the tool will overwrite all png's and jpg's.
Using your Notepad++, edit that 'Whatever.py' file and make the modifications accordingly to your needs. Some examples are already written and you may comment/uncomment them as you wish. Save the file and there is no need to restart GIMP. You may make successive changes during a same GIMP section.
There are a lot of others function that GIMP provide, in fact, anything you do with the mouse can be done with this batch. A lot more can be learned here and from GIMP help.
.9.png's Special Treatment.
As you can see in the code, when a .9.png is found, first the tool duplicate the existent layer and then remove the guidelines from it. At the end, the tool reintegrates the guidelines by merging the modded layer to the source one.
Please, share you experiences as you will get a LOT OF TIME back.
Code:
import os
from gimpfu import *
pdb = gimp.pdb
#################################################
# This is the routine that in fact executes the
# transformations and where you will edit
#################################################
class DoTransform:
def __init__(self):
pass
def applyMod(self, image, is_9):
drawable = pdb.gimp_image_get_active_drawable(image)
#####################################
# Image Level Mods
#####################################
##################
# Convert GrayScale
##################
#is_gray = pdb.gimp_drawable_is_gray(drawable)
#if is_gray == 0:
#pdb.gimp_image_convert_grayscale(image)
##################
##################
# Convert RGB
##################
is_rgb = pdb.gimp_drawable_is_rgb(drawable)
if is_rgb == 0:
pdb.gimp_image_convert_rgb(image)
##################
#####################################
# Layer Level Mods
#####################################
##################
# Prevents .9.png guidelines to be touched
##################
if is_9 == 1:
newlayer = pdb.gimp_layer_new_from_drawable(drawable, image)
pdb.gimp_image_insert_layer(image, newlayer, None, 0)
drawable = pdb.gimp_image_get_active_drawable(image)
width = pdb.gimp_image_width(image)
height = pdb.gimp_image_height(image)
pdb.gimp_image_select_rectangle(image, 2, 1, 1, (width - 2), (height - 2))
pdb.gimp_selection_invert(image)
pdb.gimp_edit_clear(drawable)
pdb.gimp_selection_none(image)
##################
##################
# Colorify with Plain Green (RGB #00ff00)
##################
#pdb.plug_in_colorify(image, drawable, (0.0, 1.0, 0.0))
##################
##################
# Increase/Decrease Brightness & Contrast
##################
#pdb.gimp_brightness_contrast(drawable, 30, 20)
##################
##################
# Gaussian Blur with Horizontal, Vertical radius (px)
##################
#pdb.plug_in_gauss_rle2(image, drawable, 1.0, 1.0)
##################
##################
# Modify hue, lightness and saturation from a hue range
# Example: from green to yellow
##################
#pdb.gimp_hue_saturation(drawable, 3, -60, 0.2, 0)
##################
##################
# Rotate 180 (1)
##################
#pdb.gimp_drawable_transform_rotate_simple(drawable, 1, TRUE, 0, 0, TRUE)
##################
##################
#Regroup the layers of .9.png
#to reintegrate the guidelines
##################
if is_9 == 1:
layer = pdb.gimp_image_merge_visible_layers(image, 0)
##################
################################################
# DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE
# Harmfull - Toxic - Radioactive
################################################
def themeProcess(input_folder):
doTransform = DoTransform()
for root, dirs, files in os.walk(input_folder):
for f in files:
themeFile = os.path.join(root, f)
filename, ext = os.path.splitext(themeFile)
# Processes only images (PNG & JPG)
if (ext != ".png"):
if (ext != ".jpg"):
continue
is_9 = (".9.png" in themeFile)
image = pdb.gimp_file_load(themeFile, themeFile)
doTransform.applyMod(image, is_9)
pdb.gimp_file_save(image, image.layers[0], themeFile, themeFile)
register(
"python-fu-theme-batch-process",
"Process images recursively",
"Process images recursively",
"Kdio",
"Kdio",
"2014",
"Theme Batch Processor...",
"",
[
(PF_DIRNAME, "input_folder", "Process Folder", "C:\gimp\in"),
],
[],
themeProcess,
menu="<Image>/Filters",
)
main()
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Hey Mate... I came.
Sorry for not using GIMP
Please explain what it using for and canuse with photoshop? Thank

Hi Pas and ALL
Better explain the tool with an example. It's a simple one using 6 images but this is meant to be used with hundreds so ... lets see ...
If you succeeded installing the tool, a new option menu will appear as follows:
Clicking on it, the Tool Dialog window will appear
Input Folder: Is where your source images are stored.
Output Folder: Where the tool will generate the result images.
Restore Source Mode: The image mode that enters (indexed, grayscale or rgb) will be the same of the output, otherwise it will be outputted as RGB.
Executing:
I've picked 6 battery icons from you:
EDIT: to turn this exequible by everyone (using GIMP), grab the icons used in the View attachment example.zip.
Edited that file with Notepad++ uncommenting just the below lines and adjusting the colorify hue/saturation parameters accordingly:
- The 1st line tells Gimp to, whenever he finds green like pixel (3), decrease the hue by -60 and increase the lightness by 15
- The 2sd line rotates the image by 180º (1)
- Save before running
When the Tool is executed, you will see this result.
Got the idea now.
As you already use PS, give GIMP a try as it is very alike PS and has these enhanced features.
Nice regards.
.
pas2001 said:
Sorry for not using GIMP
Please explain what it using for and canuse with photoshop? Thank
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very nice :good:

Sorry mate, I can't deal with gimp too.
The idea is great but I think (like pas2001) PS is more comfortable. I use it since nearly 10 years, and it have a lot of options.
Sorry mate
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*wii360* said:
PS is more comfortable. I use it since nearly 10 years, and it have a lot of options.
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Don't be sorry.
PS probably has it's batch processor too so you may do it there but ... if PS doesn't have, maybe you can use GIMP only to do batch things for you.
For myself, GIMP is unbeatable.
Nice regards.
.

I use Gimp.
will try it.
great Idea Mate

Kdio said:
Don't be sorry.
PS probably has it's batch processor too so you may do it there but ... if PS doesn't have, maybe you can use GIMP only to do batch things for you.
For myself, GIMP is unbeatable.
Nice regards.
.
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PS have a batch processor too, and u can record your own as you edit one image/icon. It's easier for me.
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xxmrgreenxx said:
I use Gimp.
will try it.
great Idea Mate
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Hey xxmrgreenxx
Thank you dude for the words.
I've Ctrl+C/V almost everything there unless the .9.png safety routine that is very usefull for us indeed.
If you need any support on some functionality not yet showed on examples, please be welcome to ask ... I probably don't know the answer but we can learn together
*wii360* said:
PS have a batch processor too, and u can record your own as you edit one image/icon. It's easier for me.
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That's great! Do you think it would deal automatically with all diversity of sizes in .9.png's guidelines correctly too?
If it has not a proprietary programing language, I may give it a try to port this to it.
Nice regards.
.

Do you think it would deal automatically with all diversity of sizes in .9.png's guidelines correctly too?
.
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I didn't try it, I think NO.
for .9.png I'm using xUltimate-d9pc,this tool recompile only 9.png icons, and draw9parch. Do u know the tools?
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*wii360* said:
I didn't try it, I rhino NO.
for .9.png I'm using xUltimate-d9pc,this tool recompile only 9.png icons, and draw9parch. Do u know the tools?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I keep my GIMP for editing .9.png ... why change to another tool ??? Not very productive.
For compiling them back, I would like to suggest your attention to:
[tool] 9compiler - batch process for themers android
As I'm doing now ...
I place all my decompiled project graphics inside 1 folder, \app , \priv-app and \framework altogether. Run that GIMP batch with my configs. Give all that result to 9compiler ... It's all done in 5 minutes.
Niceeeeee....

Thanks, It sounds better then my tools, I'll check that tomorrow.
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I same as wii360 mate use same tool and will see this too THANK

NEW GUI
@pas2001 @*wii360* @xxmrgreenxx @mochingnawy @jlmvc and all users
As you all can see at OP, I've made a little revamp in the interface. There is no more Notepad++ need. Just feed the parameters and go.
Nice regards.
Will rewrite the example later.
.

This seems cool ... downloading.
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@Kdio
can you add a resize Option to?

xxmrgreenxx said:
@Kdio
can you add a resize Option to?
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Hi xxmrgreenxx
Yep ... seems possible but would not be advisable to change android png's sizes.
Could you please exemplify? May be a can do better regarding your objective.
Nice regards.
.

I know it is not necessary fpr .9.png's
But can be helpfull to only resize some Battery Icons to match them on Galaxy S2.
If i resize them with Irfanview the Output Images look very strange.
Or can U make me a resize Script for Gimp?

xxmrgreenxx said:
Or can U make me a resize Script for Gimp?
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Sure dude ...
I got an appointment right now but will do and let you know ...
Just resize ? No crops ?
Just point your needs and I will provide.
Nice regards.
.

Crops?
Can u pls explain that!
i am not thaaaat PRO u think.
Only a little Thememaker

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[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 ?