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how do I push the car dock from one ROM to another?

I want to take the cardock.apk from one ROM and use it on another. Both are 2.1 flavors, so I thought it would be as easy as taking the apk from one and pushing it to another. It worked for a little while but then it stopped working. I got an error about permissions. When I ran fix_permissions, it disapeared.
lil help?

rudeguy said:
I want to take the cardock.apk from one ROM and use it on another. Both are 2.1 flavors, so I thought it would be as easy as taking the apk from one and pushing it to another. It worked for a little while but then it stopped working. I got an error about permissions. When I ran fix_permissions, it disapeared.
lil help?
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I would suggest taking the rom with the cardock.apk and running it in android rom kitchen . You can find a video at TheUnlockr showing you how to set it up and create your own rom. What you'll want to do in essence is un-compiled that rom and remove the apk and drop it into the rom you want (which will also be un-compiled ) once thats done just recompile the new rom with your apk in it and sign it, and flash it too your phone. Of course make sure you Nand backup first just incase something doesnt go right.

[2011 DISCONTINUED] Android Theming & Tweaking [NEW PROJECT WANTED]

DISCONTINUED DUE TO GINGERBREAD RELEASE AND NO TIME TO REWRITE ENTIRE SCRIPT
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This application will allow you to:
Do everything to theme froyo
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using windows 7, it is not working for me! I click on 'click me' file and nothing happen
Edit: Click me.bat doesn't open menu.bat automatically, after I click 'click me.bat' I had to click 'menu.bat' to get the options to appear.

works like a charm~

good to see you're porting this over
i'll include the windows version in the original thread and have every OS in one place
all thanks for the windows version go to you
i'll also try and fix any bugs as i know better what the scripts are doing

blackfox888 said:
using windows 7, it is not working for me! I click on 'click me' file and nothing happen
Edit: Click me.bat doesn't open menu.bat automatically, after I click 'click me.bat' I had to click 'menu.bat' to get the options to appear.
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Sorry for that, I'll have a look tomorrow and see what's wrong
I'll post a new update with lots of fixes tomorrow
(Strict parents - spent so long on computer they nagged me to turn it off, I'm 16 and they still boss me around lol)
I'll make sure all menus work (including click me) and most of scripts work properly
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The only reason I know of for it not working is because you have a space in your username for Windows. Fix will be up today
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The reason I didn't post it in yours because its too buggy to display in your thread, I wanted to keep a high standard in your thread. Once its finished I'll post it in yours
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

shoey-n said:
The reason I didn't post it in yours because its too buggy to display in your thread, I wanted to keep a high standard in your thread. Once its finished I'll post it in yours
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Would greatly appreciate that
Thanks again for your porting work
Regards

Alpha 2 Released!
Fixed all visible bugs, all menus (including CLICK-ME) should now all work
Most scripts should work properly
Report all bugs to thread (either post up error shown or name of script)
Any suggestions for extra features are welcome as well (I'll tell cgrec92 about them for his version as well)

shoey-n said:
Alpha 2 Released!
Fixed all visible bugs, all menus (including CLICK-ME) should now all work
Most scripts should work properly
Report all bugs to thread (either post up error shown or name of script)
Any suggestions for extra features are welcome as well (I'll tell cgrec92 about them for his version as well)
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the click-me still not working for me on windows 7 x64

To get the patch work in windows 7 all you need to do
is place the "ThemePro" folder on you desktop!!
mine wasn't working either until i did that

nope still not working

then also try to enter the
"properties" of both the '.bat' files in the directory and play with the "compatibility" options.

hmmm, I don't see why it doesn't work, I'll do some research about x64 because it works fine x32
Can you post up the path to your desktop please (if you don't want to show username, replace with ** but if there's a space in your username include it clearly)

Found a better way of calling the other files, it will work with everyone
(sorry for issues VeeDubZ)
You will be able to run Theme-Pro from anywhere you want, no need to place on Desktop
The Work Directory will still be placed to Desktop by default, I'm adding an option to let you specify the directory you wish to put it
(e.g Where would you like to place your Work Directory?: C:\Users\shoey-n\My Documents)
The update will be up today, and I hope to merge most of Theme-Pro 3.0 features by tomorrow

Hi shoey-n,
Why do you use this command line in CLICK-ME.bat :
call "%homedrive%%homepath%\Desktop\ThemePro\menu.bat"
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instead of this one :
call "menu.bat"
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I had the same issue than VeeDubZ with the original click-me.bat and by using this command line, it solved it.
Cheers

Thanks for the suggestion, I just noticed that when I was testing out my new way of doing it. That way will be much easier. I'm updating it with that now
New version should be up tonight
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Sorry guys, I've updated the script but haven't had time to upload ( internet is really slow, so it'll take about 15 minutes )
So I'll do a major update for the release tomorrow, just for you lot

thanks for the fix, no worries about the problems with it, i started using the linux version for now, your version will just save me rebooting to use that one.
my path is the standard path that a user would use without any spaces C:\Users\vaughn\
Thanks for the progress update, looking forward to the release.
V.

Alpha 3 is out, few changes and enhancements to this version
Been tested outside of ThemePro but not inside. Hopefully new method works (hopefully uploaded right one )
Added transparent notification drawer mod (uploading for themepro 3.1 Mac/Linux in 5mins, compiling it and adding to scripts right now)
Changelog is up on first post

alpha 3 broke it all for me... none of the options work, Cmd spits out an error about "er" not being a system variable, and not being able to find the directory...

That means I made a typo somewhere, the way I done it means I only have to check 2 files so should be easy to fix, thanks for reporting the bug, fix will be up in the morning
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Beaverman20 said:
alpha 3 broke it all for me... none of the options work, Cmd spits out an error about "er" not being a system variable, and not being able to find the directory...
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Thanks for your bug reporting, it's all fixed now
I've tested it and can confirm working

Replaced my 3G icons for 4G

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...caused me to lose mobile data

Man this is super nice I'm trying this tonight I'll post results lol 4g ha ha nice
Root-Hack-Mod-Always™

I should have waited before posting this...hours later I lost mobile data...probably has to do with editing the framework-res.apk so I had to redownload cm6 and flash it to get mobile data working
If anyone has a solution I could send them the zip I was flashing....
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Vandelay007 said:
I should have waited before posting this...hours later I lost mobile data...probably has to do with editing the framework-res.apk so I had to redownload cm6 and flash it to get mobile data working
If anyone has a solution I could send them the zip I was flashing....
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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i need to know too because i installed some 3g icons (along with some other cool ones i found in a rom) and now im not getting as much 3g as i should... kinda wierd...

Can I use these on Cm6?

Apparently this does not work well so I deleted it....if the mods could delete this thread that would be great
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Awww man this would have been cool but a good work still man hope u get it working
Root-Hack-Mod-Always%

If the only thing you did was change the Icons then its not what caused you to lose data..
Changing .png files within apks is probably the most simple mod you can do and I would give it another try. Cause unless you messed with some xml file i doubt its what caused your issues. You can actually edit apks pngs without unzipping or apktooling.

I wish I could explain it -
all I did was take 4g icons from the Epic - rename them to their 3g icon counterparts in CM6 - I opened the apk with 7zip and dragged them from my desktop to the folder
the only snag I hit when doing that was renaming them again inside the apk - because they were being named: random4gimage.png.png because I didnt have windows set to show known extensions - perhaps if I didn't do this it would have worked better? I honestly think that cant be it - but you never know - considering I have never edited an apk before that -
I didn't edit any other files - I didnt 'sign' anything before flashing it considering I dont even know how to sign files -
but I def would love to know what caused me to lose mobile data so I could try it again without thinking I may have to RUU again

This is all probably over my head but, would Metamorph provide some sort of work around for this.

Guys, a .png has no control whatsoever over 3G data you get... it's just like a paranoia effect that's spreading that you lose 3G from this. You won't lol.

If anyone is brave enough to try this. If not I will flash it tomorrow when I get to my Hero.
I accept no responsibility for what happens to your phone.
I have not tested this out as I do not have my Hero with me at this time. Also, this is the first update.zip I have made. I'm not 100% on what I'm doing, I used these instructions here to create the folder structure, and this application here to sign it.
If it works, awesome. If not, I apologize in advance.
Instructions:
- Copy 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip to your sdcard
- Reboot into recovery
- Make a nandroid backup (or two if you don't trust me - I wouldn't either)
- Flash 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip
- Reboot
It is my sincere hope that this is exactly what the OP was trying to accomplish.
Links:
4g icons only
Full CM6 rom with changes added

mrinehart93 said:
Guys, a .png has no control whatsoever over 3G data you get... it's just like a paranoia effect that's spreading that you lose 3G from this. You won't lol.
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No, I know it is paranoia...lol...I just began to lose interest in it...but I tried flashing the 4g update using the nov2 blackmod rom and it sent me into a boot loop
Sent with the xda app using CM6

The bootloop could've been caused by a difference in the framework-res.apk files. When you flashed it, the whole framework-res.apk was replaced, and was likely incompatible with the ROM version you were using.

mbobino said:
If anyone is brave enough to try this. If not I will flash it tomorrow when I get to my Hero.
I accept no responsibility for what happens to your phone.
I have not tested this out as I do not have my Hero with me at this time. Also, this is the first update.zip I have made. I'm not 100% on what I'm doing, I used these instructions here to create the folder structure, and this application here to sign it.
If it works, awesome. If not, I apologize in advance.
Instructions:
- Copy 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip to your sdcard
- Reboot into recovery
- Make a nandroid backup (or two if you don't trust me - I wouldn't either)
- Flash 4g-icons-heroc_signed.zip
- Reboot
It is my sincere hope that this is exactly what the OP was trying to accomplish.
Links:
4g icons only
Full CM6 rom with changes added
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I just flashed this to my own Hero and ran into a slight problem. My Hero doesn't have service. However, I did pull the framework-res.apk and upon looking at the files I changed they did stick. No bootloops or force closes at all. I'm happy to say that I believe this to work and I hope that someone else will try it and post whether or not it works for them as verification!

[Q] How To Create A Theme.apk

Hi All
I have the most recent version of Oxygen which includes a "theme picker" app.
Similar to the one found in the HD ROM's it gives the opportunity to change the entire system theme, without flashing a zip. Which is good news
However, I have been trawling the internet trying to figure out how to create the .apk needed to create my own themes, failing miserably.
Could someone with the required knowledge post a tutorial maybe? Or a link to where the info is so that I can do my own research?
Thanks

i've not installed the test rom so cant check, but does it come with any theme.apk's pre-installed?
if so i'd start by pulling them apart and looking at the .xml and images and change them from there.

str355 said:
i've not installed the test rom so cant check, but does it come with any theme.apk's pre-installed?
if so i'd start by pulling them apart and looking at the .xml and images and change them from there.
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Do you know I didn't even think of that
I shall do so and see what I can come up with

Well I downloaded the Android SDK and all the tools required, then I installed eclipse and started a tutorial on how to build an app - as I assumed this is what I will need to do... but then my brain started to hurt and I needed sleep!

Market working on the vega 1.8 firmware

No need to install modaco R6 as it is not fully compatible with the latest vega firmware 1.8. Just follow these simple instructions and it will be working without any add-ons at all. CWM people will probably have to do it via the recovery.
Just download the attachment with the vega, go to settings, software tool, software update and point it to where you got the downloaded file. The vega will reboot and you will have a full working market. It will be the old version the first time you launch it but it will update itself. After that just install maps, youtube and everything else google. The only thing I'm having trouble installing is the official twitter app.
Hope that helps you guys at XDADEV
http://fileape.com/?act=download&id=bbxlSLJddQ5DnT4y&g=1

Thanks for this.
I have edited it and added the smalltaskbar, works great. Cheers

hi guys, i'm having issues trying to install market. i have tried this file and the one from o_g. with no luck. i can dl find and execute the file. when i comes to reboot i get the android out of the box symbol (which i'm assuming is bad ?)and have to power down the vega to get it to boot again, without market ? any ideas ? i have little knowledge of android (phone related only) and am a bit stumped.
bl1nky

bl1nky said:
hi guys, i'm having issues trying to install market. i have tried this file and the one from o_g. with no luck. i can dl find and execute the file. when i comes to reboot i get the android out of the box symbol (which i'm assuming is bad ?)and have to power down the vega to get it to boot again, without market ? any ideas ? i have little knowledge of android (phone related only) and am a bit stumped.
bl1nky
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Have you got the cwm?

original_ganjaman said:
Thanks for this.
I have edited it and added the smalltaskbar, works great. Cheers
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You're welcome. There are some apps I have difficulty in finding in the market. I think it's due to the market trying to aquire location. I cannot install the official twitter app either. Trying to find solutions.

demonknight9 said:
Have you got the cwm?
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thanks for response. no i don't have cwm, do i need it ?

bl1nky said:
thanks for response. no i don't have cwm, do i need it ?
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No, you don't necessarily need it but it doesn't hurt if you do. It has to be done via recovery if you do though, different process. What firmware have you got?

bl1nky said:
hi guys, i'm having issues trying to install market. i have tried this file and the one from o_g. with no luck. i can dl find and execute the file. when i comes to reboot i get the android out of the box symbol (which i'm assuming is bad ?)and have to power down the vega to get it to boot again, without market ? any ideas ? i have little knowledge of android (phone related only) and am a bit stumped.
bl1nky
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The android out of the box symbol is fine thats when it is flashing the files. there should be a progress bar that turns orange, after that happens the device should reboot its self. The only requirement is you are running stock v1.08.

demonknight9 said:
You're welcome. There are some apps I have difficulty in finding in the market. I think it's due to the market trying to aquire location. I cannot install the official twitter app either. Trying to find solutions.
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I have noticed launcher pro does not show in the market had to install manually. i have tried changing the market files, but that does not work, so it might be as you say down to location, or i think it could be to do with are device name on the market, maybe advent does not want us to have those apps. I cant remember where the device name is. I will have to look further.

original_ganjaman said:
The android out of the box symbol is fine thats when it is flashing the files. there should be a progress bar that turns orange, after that happens the device should reboot its self. The only requirement is you are running stock v1.08.
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Thanks o_g, there is no progress bar? And if i leave the vega notfhing happens. Running stock 1.08. I'm wonering if i have been sent a second or a return. The battery was fully charged out of the box and the screen polythene had most definately been removed and replaced. Need to do some more reading methinks

Thanks for the assistance guys, my memory card was the culprit. I had swapped it for a bigger one, and not copied the contents. Sorted now tho now to get flash working properly

demonknight9 said:
No need to install modaco R6 as it is not fully compatible with the latest vega firmware 1.8.
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If I did this to my vega on the 25th January when it was delivered. what symptoms might present?
It seems to be working well bar "horizontal line gfx glitches" occasionally on the screen.

swollox said:
If I did this to my vega on the 25th January when it was delivered. what symptoms might present?
It seems to be working well bar "horizontal line gfx glitches" occasionally on the screen.
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It works ok, you need to delete some of the apk's out of files/system/app. things like car home can be deleted and other little things. Like that it will not run out of space when you install it and it will not give you errors. This is just another option, that's all. Some more goodies will come along from modaco and xdadev like the new R7 rom addon that were made specifically for the 1.08 firmware.

thanks man, i just changed the 0 to a 1 at the end and it worked, then market updated the second time i opened it.
been trying to do this for over 2 wks