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[Q] uot kitchen, what should i do in UPLOAD layer?

Hello, ive made a theme in uot.kitchen for my milestone A853. Im using cm7 rc14 mod on my phone, GOT rom. What should i do in the UPLOADING layer??? Plz help.
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Set all options like on this pic:
...then copy your favoured Theme Chooser apk from Milestone (you can find it in /system/app folder, eg. Androidian.apk) to your computer, click on "Select File" button and choose apk with theme for Theme Chooser. Go to the Summary section and submit your work to kitchen.
When it will be done, download update zip with your custom theme, unpack it and in /system/app folder you will find your apk for Theme Chooser (it should be named as eg. UOTAndroidian.apk). Copy it to your phone and install like normal app. Open Theme Chooser, choose your newly created theme and reboot phone. That's all.

Official Theme and Customization Thread for Runnymede AllInOne by Sebastiaan15

Hey everybody,
Because the original ROM thread for Sebastiaan15's amazing Runnymede gets flooded and spammed with theme-related questions, themes and problems to skins and customization, it has been suggested to start a new thread to discuss all these things in one place.
So let's do this here and feel free to share and participate
How to change themes, ready to flash themed ROM-zips and various themes can be found in 3rd Post on this site Enjoy!
I've also tested several kernels with AIO 2.2 and published the results here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19514860#post19514860

Good idea, keeps the other thread cleaner.

Great thats what i´m talking about, so first of all:
Thanks to he_stheone64 for the great themes and sebastian15 for the great rom.
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Thx to:
Code:
Mahlzahn
sschmutte
Floare
rujelus22 for the inverted market.apk
If you read the tutorial and follow the steps, your modded rom should work.
If i forgot something pls let me know and now have fun ^^.
Don´t flash the zips from the desire hd threat
Flashable Theme.zip´s now availabel. Look on bottom of the post !!!
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Include theme into Rom.zip:
1. Download the ROM zip file.
2. Download the desired theme
3. Move the files from the zip theme to the ROM zip:
a. /system/app to /sd-ext/app_s
b. /system/framework to /sd-ext/framework_s.
4. Copy the NEW ROM in your SD and flash it like a new ROM.
On STOCK Hboot is the framework on system and app_s on sd-ext
With 7zip you can easily open the zip files without extracting and copy the new files into the rom.zip.
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Include theme after Rom flashing:
You can adb them in, or put them in the rom before you flash.
Or you can use QtADB, if you are not so familiar with adb or have your rom allready configured,
there you have an explorer and you can easily change the files after flashing.
1. Boot to recovery (volume down & power) and mount your sd-ext/system folder, depends on Stock/Cm7r2 HBoot.
2. Use QtaDB to copy the files to your device. Doing this form recovery is saver then from running device.
you get QtADB here http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/
You may have to give the new files the rigth permissions, same as the old files have, if you copy them into the booted device.
Use Root Explorer and long press on the new files.
Then you can change the permissions otherwise your rom crashs.
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Flash a Theme.zip:
1. Download the Theme.zip from THIS page
2. Push somewhere on your sd-card.
3. Boot to Recovery.
4. Choose install from sd-card.
5. Choose the Theme.zip and install.
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Arabic-persian-hebrew full patch for the 4.8 , 4.9, v5.x and AllinOnev1
Here are some themes you can use:
ICE HD
Revolution Theme
Honey HD Theme
Blue Glass
Code RED Theme is only for Sense 2.1 so there will be no flashable.zip sry
How to change backgrounds, transparency, .....:
ALL ABOUT ROSIE
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Ready to flash themed roms, you can download them here :
Pls flash the "Camera.zip" from addons if you´r getting freezes after taking a picture. It delets the Camera bug
Runnymede_AIO_V3.0.2 Rom with Blue_Glass_Runny_Edition_V4.0.1_02.12.11_Full_Them e Cm7r2 + camera fix Thx sschmutte
Runnymede_AIO_V3.0 Rom with Blue_Glass_Runny_Edition_v4.0_Full_Theme Cm7r2 + camera fix Thx sschmutte
Runnymede_AIO_V2.2 with ICE_HD_RUNNY_4.0_201111 Theme Cm7r2 AD2SDX Thx sschmutte
Runnymede AIO V2.2 with Blue Glass Runny Edition v4.0 Full Theme Cm7r2 AD2SDX Thx sschmutte
Runnymede ALLinONE V2.1 base Runnymede RUU 1.05.401.4 CM7r2 Hboot Honey HD mod <--- Works perfect on my phone
Runnymede ALLinONE V1 base Runnymede RUU 1.05.401.4 CM7r2 Honey HD mod
Runnymede AIO V1 ICE HD CM7r2 Thx sschmutte
Runnymede v5.0 CM7r2 Honey HD mod <--- Works perfect on my phone
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Flashabel Theme.zip´s , you can download them here :
First boot takes some time, cause dalvik cache get´s flashed during install
Pls flash the "Camera.zip" from addons if you´r getting freezes after taking a picture. It delets the Camera bug
Cm7r2 HBoot:
Back to Stock Runnymede Theme Cm7r2
Blue Glass v4.0 For Runny v4.0_14.11.11 w/ Sense v3.5 Theme Cm7r2 Flash Camera.zip from addons after Theme flashing
Honey_HD_RCMix_4.0_15.11.11 Theme Cm7r2
Honey_HD_RUNNY_3.3 Theme Cm7r2
ICE_HD_RUNNY_4.0_201111 Theme Cm7r2
Stock HBoot:
Honey_HD_RCMix_4.0_15.11.11 Theme Stock HBoot
REVOlution DHD for SENSE ROM`s - Update 17.11.11 Stock HBoot
Blue Glass v4.0 For Runny v4.0_14.11.11 w/ Sense v3.5 Theme Stock HBoot Flash Camera.zip from addons after Theme flashing
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Greetz Nulli
Screenshots AIO v2.1 HoneyHD :
Last shot is from AIO v1, just to show the Battery icon, recognized to late that i disabled it. I use minimalistic text for the akku status.
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Mahlzahn said:
Runnymede AIO v.2.2 FULL ROM-Zip for Cm7r2 Users with HoneyHD Theme
It includes the full ROM, HoneyHD Theme and a custom background for the AppList, quicksettings and status bar. Hope you like it...If not, you can easily change the zip and include other backgrounds. How-to's can be found in the HoneyHD main thread.
Please report back if anything is not working properly. It does for me though ^^
Download-Link: http://www.multiupload.com/R7VBD64U7I
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sschmutte said:
Here the:
Runnymede_AIO_V2.2 with ICE_HD_RUNNY_4.0_201111 Theme Cm7r2 AD2SDX
ICE_HD_SENSE_3.5_APK_Transparency_SKIN_PACK
* Unzip the file and copy the APK `s on the sd card
* Install IceHD35_**.apk from SD like a regular app
* Apply the Skin under Personalize
IceHD35.apk 0% Transparency
IceHD35_25.apk 25% Transparency
IceHD35_50.apk 50% Transparency
IceHD35_75.apk 75% Transparency
IceHD35_99.apk 99% Transparency
You need to install Skin for full effect.
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Floare said:
I have a test version for you for STOCK HBOOT users of the blue theme.
Blue Glass Runny Edition v4.0 Full Theme Stock HBoot
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Flashable zip files:
BEFORE YOU FLASH THE MARKET.ZIP DELETE ALL MARKET UPDATES
Market 3.3.12 by rujelus22 brings you new Market with Blue Theme back

Thanks Nullinger! Great start. However, the Honey HD and the Code Red link don't work...(page not found)

Mahlzahn said:
Thanks Nullinger! Great start. However, the Honey HD and the Code Red link don't work...(page not found)
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Yes thanks have edited it ^^

nullinger said:
I have a flashabel Rom where Honey HD is included, i´ll upload it these days.
Greetz Nulli
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That would be ace. Easy and noob friendly way to check it out ^^

nullinger said:
Great thats what i´m talking about, so first of all:
Thanks to he_stheone64 for the great themes and sebastian15 for the great rom.
WHATS IT CM7R2 HBOOT USERS
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Dont flash the zips from the desire hd treat
download the theme
unpack it with winrar
you see files and folder in it
example:
theme zip has a file in system/framework folder
your rom has the sd-ext/framework_s folder
take the files from the theme (system/framework/)
and put does files in sd-ext/framework_s/
for apps the same and so on.......enz...
you can adb them in
or put them in the rom before you flash
or you can use QtADB, if you are not so familiar with adb or have your rom allready configured,
there you have an explorer and you can easily change the files after flashing.
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one question... i extracted files from framework...than should i put these files into the ROM.zip's framework_s folder and replace existing files.... or make a sd-ext folder in theme.zip and in that make framework_s folder than put files in to ....
I've tried both.. didn't worked..
by 1st method I got stuck on boot screen
by second method just got wallpaper and icon folder on SD card...otherwise no change at all...
So please write the step by step procedure by mentioning the directories and the zip files...
Thanks all

sachin.02 said:
one question... i extracted files from framework...than should i put these files into the ROM.zip's framework_s folder and replace existing files.... or make a sd-ext folder in theme.zip and in that make framework_s folder than put files in to ....
I've tried both.. didn't worked..
by 1st method I got stuck on boot screen
by second method just got wallpaper and icon folder on SD card...otherwise no change at all...
So please write the step by step procedure by mentioning the directories and the zip files...
Thanks all
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I have tried it several ways as well, and I'm unclear which files to copy (e.g. all of the files in the the theme zip or just the framework ones)...
Some clearer instructions for a middle-aged noob would be appreciated! I LOVE the ICS theme, and would love it on my phone
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I am using the OPB-Rayford85 Runny-Blue Ed.V.3.37RV/Skins for Runny 3.3 theme http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265225 and it´s beautiful. (Only the 3G indicator icons are a bit...strange...but it´s ok.)
sachin.02 said:
one question... i extracted files from framework...than should i put these files into the ROM.zip's framework_s folder and replace existing files.... or make a sd-ext folder in theme.zip and in that make framework_s folder than put files in to ....
I've tried both.. didn't worked..
by 1st method I got stuck on boot screen
by second method just got wallpaper and icon folder on SD card...otherwise no change at all...
So please write the step by step procedure by mentioning the directories and the zip files...
Thanks all
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If you are going to do a fresh install just download a theme.zip, unzip it and copy the files from the system\framework\ folder into the sd-ext\framework_s\ folder of your rom.zip.
Do the same with the stuff from the system\apps\ folder to the sd-ext\apps_s\ folder.
Then just flash it as usual.
If you already have a ROM installed, just push the according files into these folders. I guess using Root Explorer might work, too.
But havn´t tried either.

Flashable Runny AIO Download link is addet to 3rd post.

Just a question if you are on stock hboot can u simply flash the theme .zip files ? Or do i have to do same steps as cmr72 users ?
Sent from my HTC Runnymede using XDA App

donbronco said:
Just a question if you are on stock hboot can u simply flash the theme .zip files ? Or do i have to do same steps as cmr72 users ?
Sent from my HTC Runnymede using XDA App
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On Stock Hboot the frameworks folder is still in system, but the apps are in sd-ext/app_s. So you can´t flash the .zip files, you´ll have to move the apps to sd-ext/app_s.
If you take a closer look into the theme.zip and the rom.zip you´ll now what to do.

Someone09 said:
I am using the OPB-Rayford85 Runny-Blue Ed.V.3.37RV/Skins for Runny 3.3 theme http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265225 and it´s beautiful. (Only the 3G indicator icons are a bit...strange...but it´s ok.)
Root Explorer might work, too.
But havn´t tried either.
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I am using QTADB for exploring..
but when i go to see sd-ext folder in phone... in the folder framework_s is not a folder , it is a file.... Now I don't know how to put files from framework from THEME to framework_s file...
By the way I've tried full and clean install putting framework files from theme to framework_s of sd-ext of ROM..
Stucked on bootscreen...and I did exactly as you written..NO MISTAKEs..but
Got another Idea..
I would like to adb them in but how to put files into A file

sachin.02 said:
I am using QTADB for exploring..
but when i go to see sd-ext folder in phone... in the folder framework_s is not a folder , it is a file.... Now I don't know how to put files from framework from THEME to framework_s file...
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Huh? How is that possible?
sachin.02 said:
By the way I've tried full and clean install putting framework files from theme to framework_s of sd-ext of ROM..
Stucked on bootscreen...and I did exactly as you written..NO MISTAKEs..but
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Weird, too. You sure you used a compatible theme?
Other than that...no idea, sorry.

Someone09 said:
Huh? How is that possible?
Weird, too. You sure you used a compatible theme?
Other than that...no idea, sorry.
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One more thing which is scratching my head...
How is this possible to just put only TWO file instead of META INF, SYSTEM, DATA etc.. into ROM's framework and get complete THEME..
If a theme.zip is completely used to flash then how is this possible with just two files...
NULLINGER??? got some idea?????

sachin.02 said:
One more thing which is scratching my head...
How is this possible to just put only TWO file instead of META INF, SYSTEM, DATA etc.. into ROM's framework and get complete THEME..
If a theme.zip is completely used to flash then how is this possible with just two files...
NULLINGER??? got some idea?????
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It should look like this in the framework_s folder
this is my themed v5.0 framework folder
And if you wish to have the apps themed as well , you have to put the apps from them folder system/app -----> sd-ext/app_s
This should work
Edit: In OtADB you have 2 explorers, one shows your system and the other your phone.
You can drag & drop files from system to any folder on your phone.
sachin.02 said:
I am using QTADB for exploring..
but when i go to see sd-ext folder in phone... in the folder framework_s is not a folder , it is a file.... Now I don't know how to put files from framework from THEME to framework_s file...
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In framework_s folder are only files no folder this is right, replace the existing files with the files from the theme

Hi i can upload the Runnymede AIO V1 with ICE HD theme but takes a little time.

sschmutte said:
Hi i can upload the Runnymede AIO V1 with ICE HD theme but takes a little time.
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If you send me the Download link, when it´s uploaded, i´ll put it on first page.

nullinger said:
If you send me the Download link, when it´s uploaded, i´ll put it on first page.
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I sent you the link!

sschmutte said:
I sent you the link!
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Hi guys .... I'm on pvt 4 desire so can't install aio or 5.3...
I'm on 5.0..
I really like this theme...
@nullinger... I can't see as you have attached image of screen...
Which program you are using to see phone system file in PC
Sent from my HTC Runnymede using Tapatalk

[THEME-APK] CyanoRabbids for CM 7.2.0 RC0a by enrsil1983

A brand new and colored Cyanogenmod... with a lot of Rabbids. Try it and you'll love it
Instructions: download the file and put in sdcard/openrecovery/updates. Reboot in openrecovery and apply update, and when finish zipalign on entire system (this is really important!).
Note: the only way to uninstall it is to reflash Cyanogenmod update file or restore a Nandroid Backup. No need for ThemeChooser and ThemeManager, you can delete them from system/app if you want.
Removed raw-el (greek?) dictionary from LatinIME to free space needed for extra graphic files, and also default wallpaper (use your own)
I also have GoLauncherEx RabbidsMod APK, if someone wants it please ask.
Screenshots are in the attached file (1MB)
Download from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?qn5t1s0hc45otl7
There are some wallpapers attached, only for Portrait and without scrolling, I use them with GoLauncher
And post your comments
EDIT: No need to update to support RC0a since APKs are identical (have the same CRC).

nice sharing

Nice . Love it.
Thanks for sharing
Regards,
N

AURORA mods/addons+Connect to ad-hoc hotspots guide+decompile/compile/edit apks guide

*THESE MODS ARE FOR AURORA! USE THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK ! SEARCH THIS THREAD FOR BAD REPORTS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ! SAY THANKS IF EVERYTHING GOES OK !*
*REMEMBER TO REBOOT YOUR PHONE IF YOU MAKE ANY CHANGES AT YOUR /SYSTEM/ FOLDER WITH A ROOT EXPLORER, IN ORDER FOR THE CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT
REMEMBER ALSO TO SET THE SAME PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER FILES OF THE FOLDER YOU EDITED
IT IS SUGGESTED TO WIPE CACHE & DALVIK CACHE BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING
CWM 5.5.0.4 IS RECOMMENDED FOR FLASHING THESE MODS*
YOU MAY ALSO SEE THIS VERY USEFUL THREAD
ALL MODS UPDATED TO 5.0 (and compatible with any of the small updates, since they don't interfere with SystemUI, framework or android.policy.jar)
WAKEUP-WITH-VOLUME-KEYS:
UPDATE: Do you want this mod for your official 2.3.5?? See here
Hi there. I've modified a file of the dzo's aurora release in order to enable the "wakeup with volume keys" feature, when the phone is locked. I've been using it since the 1.6 dzo's release without having any problems and it has been tested also by other users without a problem yet. As many of us are having trouble with the nearly dead power button I think it may be useful. I have to pinpoint that this modification is NOT AN OPTION. IT IS PERMANENT. The only way to disable it is to reflash a regular (dzo's) aurora release, older, the same or newer, it doesn't matter or to flash the attached "stock_android.policy_(xxx)_flashable.zip" file.
So... the file that needs replacement is the /system/framework/android.policy.jar. As long as dzo doesn't make any changes to that file you can replace it without any problem at any aurora release. If any change is made I will update a new patch.
I suggest the following procedure to apply it:
1) Download the Aurora release you want.
2) Open the aurora_xx.zip file you've downloaded.
3) Navigate to /system/framework/ folder
3) Drag and drop inside that folder the "android.policy.jar" from the flashable zip attached. Replace if asked.
4) Flash the new .zip as usual.
Alternatively, you can try coping the android.policy.jar file with a root explorer to the same folder from your phone. Users have confirmed that this method works ok. I suggest the flashing method described above though.
EDIT: Flashable version added at the attachments. Flash it through clockworkmod normally. Thanks to sks976.
TABLET MODE
See this post and search this thread for reports.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25452526&postcount=286
What is tablet mode? See this
FONT CHANGER - thank to leventccc and his thread here
Change the fonts of your phone. WARNING! COMPATIBLE WITH ANDROID 4.xx ONLY!
Flash the .zip through clockwork mod and follow the instructions. Navigate with volume buttons and select with power buttons.
It includes:
- Android Logo
- Gingerbread Stock
- MeeGo
- Nokia Pure View Font
- Roboto(Stock)
- Ubuntu
- Windows Phone 7
- Sony Xperia S
You can download the .zip from the original thread or you can get an updated version made by me (I only updated the Ubuntu fonts ) from here:
http://ubuntuone.com/3CfA4Hu4BKTjcCmPhxYzaa
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ADDING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS:
Some other changes you can do is to add the applications you want at the /system/app/ folder. After flashing or copying, these application would be "system applications" and the only way to remove them is to delete their xxxxx.apk file from the /system/app/ folder of your phone. You can do that easily with a file explorer with root permissions (ex. Root Explorer). So these applications better be worth it. I do that for Nova Launcher and Apex Launcher. IF YOU COPY THEM MANUALLY REMEMBER TO SET THE CORRECT PERMISSIONS (rw-r--r--) AND REBOOT!
SGS3 Apps - thanks to sr21
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682697
ICS Dictionary:
In the following link you will fild a post with a .zip attached. Inside the .zip is a version of LatinIME.apk with added these dictionaries:
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Greek
Enable it from "language & Input" settings and set the desired language! Thanks to halman for digging it for us.
THE FILE IS NOT A FLASHABLE .zip. I WON'T MAKE IT BECAUSE THE APK IS ABOUT 10MB SO COPYING IN MANUAL AS DESCRIBED ABOVE WILL ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE AMOUNT OF FREE SPACE NEEDED!
file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23949474&postcount=103
T9 Dialer:
thanks to boss_y and fsnelis for digging it up for us...
see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503581
Stock MMS APK with 160 characters sms capacity! - thanks to theos0o and mrasquinho - IMPLEMENTED ON AURORA 4.0 AND LATER
HUGEHUGEHUGEHUGE patch. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591989
You don't like the above?? You want our stock Aurora Mms.apk with correct translations?? See this - thanks to mrasquinho
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25577189&postcount=309
CM9 DSP Manager - thanks to eng.stk
see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636056
REMOVING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS:
You can also remove applications that you don't want from any rom, simply by deleting their xxxx.apk file from the /system/app/ folder of the rom's flashable .zip or from inside the phone (after flashing) with a root file manager. Just be careful with which you remove, because it may be important for the system to work properly. Here is a list of POSSIBLE unwanted applications. I haven't tested all of them, but there are reports that removing them won't harm anything. It's up to you.
OpenWnn.apk (Japanase IME) - safe to remove if you want
PinyinIME.apk (Chinese IME) - safe to remove if you want
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk (Google's backup and restore - see settings->Backup & reset)
SharedStorageBackup.apk
WAPPushManager.apk (process incoming WAP Push messages, supported by your provider) - safe to remove if you want
PermissionToAccessLocApi.apk
PrivInit.apk
com.android.inputmethod.pinyin.apk
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk (sync's your bookmarks from pc chrome if installed) - safe to remove if you want
Email.apk - If you use only Gmail)
Exchange.apk - If you use only Gmail)
Feedback on more apks and descriptions much appreciated!!
Thanks to eng.stk, wangjun1984
UI MODS:
SystemUI.apk:
SystemUI.apk is a system apk that controls the look/behaviour of your status bar. Here are some modified SystemUI.apk. Install them as described above (ADDING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS) or flash if .zip is a flashable file. BACKUP THE ORIGINAL SystemUI.APK AND REMEMBER TO SET THE RIGHT PERMISSIONS
return-to-stock-SystemUI.apk - flashable .zip
stock-SystemUI.apk + center clock - flashable .zip
- baterry percentage V2 (higher quality, ICS coloured) - flashable .zip
- center clock + battery percentage V2 - flashable .zip
- battery bar percentage - flashable .zip
- center clock + battery bar percentage - flashable .zip
- vertical battery percentage - flashable .zip
- vertical battery percentage + center clock -flashable .zip
- horizontal battery percentage - flashable .zip
- horizontal battery percentage + center clock - flashable .zip
- dotted circle battery percentage - flashable .zip
- dotted circle battery percentage + center clock - flashable .zip
- full circle battery percentage - flashable .zip
- full circle battery percentage + center clock - flashable .zip
- honeycomb battery - flashable .zip
- honeycomb battery + center clock - flashable .zip
- honeycomb battery V2 (only ICS colours and transparent background) - flashable .zip
- honeycomb battery V2 + center clock - flashable .zip
- liquid blue - flashable .zip
- liquid blue + center clock - flashable .zip
- more to come...
framework.apk
/system/framework/framework.apk is an .apk that configures the UI of your phone (transitions,look,icons e.t.c). Here are some mods:
return-to-stock-framework - flashable .zip
- lockscreen animation (only when screen turns off) - see howto on 3rd post - flashable.zip - thanks to fjsferreira - IMPLEMENTED BY DZO AT 4.1 AND LATER...
- Turn lockscreen animation off - flashable .zip
like this video
- lockscreen rotation - see howto on 3rd post - flashable .zip
- lockscreen animation + lockscreen rotation - see howto on 3rd post - flashable .zip
- ICS screen buttons - see howto on 3rd post - flashable .zip
- Turn lockscreen animation off + ICS screen buttons - flashable .zip
- Jellybean Animations - thanks to fjsferreira
see this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36596794&postcount=8326
- more to come...
If you want a combination of the above see post #3 for guides...
framework.apk + SystemUI.apk
stock framework.apk + SystemUI.apk - flashable .zip
vold.fstab - CHANGE THE DEFAULT SDCARD: -thanks to julle131
There is this file named vold.fstab at your /system/etc/ folder, which controls which of your sdcards (Internal/External) will be mounted when you connect your phone to the PC. The last 2 lines are the only that matter. These are the two possibilities:
EXTERNAL SDCARD MOUNTED (DEFAULT):
dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard auto /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.4/mmc_host
dev_mount emmc /mnt/sdcard1 14 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host
INTERNAL SDCARD MOUNTED:
dev_mount sdcard /mnt/sdcard 14 /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host
dev_mount emmc /mnt/sdcard1 auto /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.4/mmc_host
change them as you wish with a root explorer or before flashing.
Record Videos in .mp4 file format
I edited the /system/etc/media_profiles.xml in order to record all videos in .mp4 file format. Download it and replace the stock one on your phone with it. Remember to set the same permissions and reboot.
mp4_media_profiles.xml
Speedup wifi speeds - thanks to sbasil for the patch
Some reported that this works some didn't. Just try it if you have wifi speed problems. You can find the patch here
It replaces the /system/etc/firmware/wlan/qcom_cfg.ini file. The only difference from the original is at this line:
gDynamicPSPollvalue=5
that is commented out like this:
#gDynamicPSPollvalue=5
so you can do this change manually.
Ad-Blocking hosts
There is a file inside /system/etc/ folder named "hosts" which is responsible for blocking incoming links from the web. This can be used to filter out annoying ads from inside an app or at the browser. Flash normally without wipes. It's permissions must be rw-r--r--
download
If you want the default flash this
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GENERAL GUIDES
GPS FIXES
CHANGE THE GPS SERVER - gps.conf:
There is a file at your system/etc/ folder named gps.conf. This file has information for your GPS in order to work properly. If you open this file the first lines look like this:
#Test
#NTP_SERVER=time.gpsonextra.net
#Asia
NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
#Europe
# NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
#North America
# NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
These are the servers your gps is communicating with. By default a server at asia is chosen (everything after a '#' symbol is a comment and isn't "executed"). So if you are in europe you should change the default server to be the european one for better behaviour of the gps. I always do this change and my gps works good and locks really fast. So this is how you should change these lines for the european server (you can use any root explorer to open the file as text):
#Test
#NTP_SERVER=time.gpsonextra.net
#Asia
#NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
#Europe
NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
#North America
# NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
and for the american:
#Test
#NTP_SERVER=time.gpsonextra.net
#Asia
#NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
#Europe
# NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
#North America
NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
CHANGE THE GPS INTERMEDIATE_POS - gps.conf: ON 2.03test DZO MADE THIS CHANGE - THANKS
Do this only if you have problems with gps.
Inside the /system/etc/gps.conf file you will find a line
INTERMEDIATE_POS=1
change it to
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
save and exit. Report if it works for you...
ADD YOUR BOOT ANIMATION:
It is very simple to add your own boot animation. Just copy/replace the desired bootanimation.zip file to /data/local/ with a root explorer. Set the permissions to rwxrwxr-x and reboot.... Done! This will not delete your stock bootanimation, it just replaces it. To revert delete or rename the file you pasted...
To find boot animations search google for "ICS Bootanimations" or "Android Bootanimations" and you will find many of them. If the file you find is a flashable .zip DON'T FLASH unless it's compatible for U8800. If it is for another phone (for ex Nexus), just extract the bootanimation.zip file from it and do the procedure described above! Make sure that the file you paste is named exactly "bootanimation.zip", else it won't work.
Here is a boot animation developing thread for dzo's aurora releases. Credits to kostasvr :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22843604
CONNECT TO AD-HOC HOTSPOTS GUIDE - FOR ANY ANDROID VERSION:
I finally figured out how to connect to ad-hoc hotspots (hotspots from your pc) since android has disabled this, by filtering out the ad-hoc networks from the list. The best way to do this is to recompile the wpa_cli file removing this filtering but since I have no idea how to do that I found another way to bypass it. The idea is to manually create the profile of your wifi inside your phone and let it connect automatically! In order to do that you need a root file manager to edit the file : /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf.
Lets say the ad-hoc wifi you have created is called MyWiFi and it has no password. Here is the guide:
0) Disable your wifi
1) Goto /data/misc/wifi/ and open wpa_supplicant.conf as text
2) Add this entry somewhere:
network={
ssid="MyWiFi"
mode=1
frequency=2412
key_mgmt=NONE
priority=50
}
set priority as you wish. Wifi connects automatically to the lowest available profile
3) enable your wifi and let it connect automatically!!!!
If you need encryption to your wifi (WARNING: only plaintext and static WEP) you have 2 ways:
1) Add at your wifi sharing options on your PC, MAC address filtering and enter the MAC address of your mobile. This way only your mobile would be able to connect to your wifi and no changes are needed at your phone.
OR 2) Set a WEP encryption code from your computer and add these lines inside the {...} of the above code:
proto=WPA
key_mgmt=WPA-NONE
pairwise=NONE
group=TKIP
psk="secret passphrase"
I haven't tested it but it should work. Report if it does or not!
This entry wont be deleted until you do a FULL WIPE or delete it manually...
This is not only for Aurora, it is for any AOSP android which has ad-hoc filtering. But since MIUI and CM have this disabled I post it here and added it at the name of the thread.
BEWARE. WHEN THE PHONE IS CONNECTED TO AN AD-HOC NETWORK (MAYBE ALSO WHILE WIFI IS ON AND AT STANDBY) IT WON'T ENTER TO "DEEP-SLEEP" STATE NORMALLY, CAUSING GREATER BATTERY LOSS. I don't know why this is happening but it is a known problem!
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I will support this thread with any other fixes-updates-tips-mods I find.
Thank you very much and CREDITS TO DZO FOR HIS WORK!
Enjoy!
Cheers

AURORA ICS- "wake with volume keys" + mods/addons + Connect to ad-hoc hotspots guide
As promised, this is a complete guide on how to edit apk files. It is not only for AURORA. It is a general guide!
TOOLS YOU NEED
- apktool (It can handle .jar files too)
OR
- apkManager: Uses apktool to decompile and compile apks but offers easier UI and other options, such as signing apk. Rcommended!
You can find any of the above tools for your platform (linux, Windows, MacOs) at google or at xda threads.I won't put any links here because there are many editions. Find what works for you best. Attached you can find the version of apkManager I use (only linux compatible, and with some fixes).
UPDATE! New version (4.3.1) added that supports decompiling framework-res.apk! Enjoy!
MOD APKS
To edit any apk you need to decompile it. This process will create some folders which include the .xml files, the icons and the .smali files of the apk. The .smali code is a pain in the ass to understand but it is the only "safe" way to decompile and recompile an apk without destroying it. To edit an apk you have to do the following:
STEP 1: You need the framework-res.apk of the rom you are editing, because it contains necessary information for the apktool to decompile or compile. Copy the framework-res.apk of the rom and paste it at the same folder with apktool (if you are using apkManager, apktool is inside its "other" folder; copy it there)
STEP 2: Open a terminal/command line and navigate at the directory of the apktool
STEP 3: type this command
Code:
./apktool if framework-res.apk
This will install the framework-res.apk to your system. In linux it installs it at ~/apktool/ . I don't know for windows .
STEP 3: Decompile an apk. Lets say you want to decompile the SystemUI.apk.
If you use apkManager copy SystemUI.apk (or any apk you want to decompile/compile) at the "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder and run the Script.sh and you will easily find how to decompile, compile and sign the apk.
If you are using apktool copy SystemUI.apk (or any apk you want to decompile/compile) at the same place with apktool and execute this at terminal
Code:
./apktool d SystemUI.apk
and you will find at the same directory a folder with the name of the apk you decompiled and all of its files inside.
STEP 4: Edit anything you want to edit!
STEP 5: Recompile...
With apkManager follow the on screen instructions of the Script.sh and also sign the apk. You will find the apk ready at the "place-apk-here-for-modding" with the the name "repackaged-signed.apk". Rename it as the original and you are ready to rock.
With apktool execute this command:
Code:
./apktool b SystemUI/
SystemUI is the folder of the decompiled apk. It could be any other apk name instead. After that you will find a folder named "dist" inside the SystemUI folder and inside of it a an .apk file which is the new .apk with your changes. In order to sign your apk you need some extra tools. You can search the web on how to sign an apk. I don't know what are the consequences of using an unsigned apk. Probably it would work ok but I haven't tried it.
STEP 6: You are ready to put the new apk at your phone. Remember if you are replacing a system apk to set the correct permissions after pasting.
Cheers

AURORA ICS- "wake with volume keys" + mods/addons + Connect to ad-hoc hotspots guide
How to Change Battery in ICS ROM - thanks to fergie716 and his guide here
After you got apktool all set up with ICS resources installed get the SystemUI.apk from your ICS ROM, decompile it.
Make sure you have installed framework-res.apk in apktool prior to decompiling ICS apks
Navigate to your decompiled SystemUI folder, go to /res/drawable-hdpi/
This is where the battery png's are in ICS. Copy/paste your battery png's. To make it more easy, make sure your png's follow the pattern (stat_sys_battery_1.png, etc)
If you plan on changing the png's for charging animation make sure you have the correct png's named stat_sys_battery_charge_anim0.png etc
(optional) Delete leftover battery png's, if any, from stock ICS
Once all your png's are in place, you need to modify the corresponding xml's
Those are found in SystemUI/res/drawable/stat_sys_battery.xml and stat_sys_battery_charge.xml
The first is responisble for the look of the battery while discharging and the second while charging. The form of them is like: When battery=20% show stat_sys_battery_20.png (random example). if you have percentage icons with all the values (0-100) you need to have a stat_sys_battery.xml like the attached named "stat_sys_battery_allpercentage.xml.zip".
For the charging images you can keep the stock stat_sys_battery_charge.xml or you can create a new based on the stock in order to show all percentages (if icons are provided). Attached you will find a charging animation .xml named "stat_sys_battery_charge_allpercentage_anim.xml.zip" which needs charging icons for all percentages in order to work properly.
If you have made mistakes at one of the .xml files the build will probalby fail or you will lose the battery icon. Your phone will work ok though and a flash of the stock SystemUI.apk will fix everything. You can decompile and use .xml files from other SystemUI.apk as long as the filenames match.
Now that you have your png's and xml's in place, go back and recompile.
How to Enable Lockscreen Rotation (ICS) - thanks to fergie716 and his guide here
-decompile framework-res.apk using apktool
-navigate to decompiled folder, go to /res/values/bools.xml
-change "config_enableLockScreenRotation" to "true"
-recompile framework-res.apk
HOW TO CENTER CLOCK - thanks to fergie716 and his guide here
-decompile your SystemUI.apk
-navigate to your decompiled folder and go to res>layout>status_bar.xml
-look for this line:
Code:
-press "enter" to create an empty line
-place your cursor at the beginning of that empty line and paste this line of code:
Code:
-make sure everything lines up (see the attached xml below)
-lastly, find this line:
Code:
name="notification_header_bg">
#00000000 would be fully transparent, #ff000000 is fully opaque.
[SIZE="5"][B]Lockscreen animation - thanks to fjsferreira for the guide[/B][/SIZE]
decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values/bool.xml
change line
[CODE]true
to
Code:
false
Disable Unlock-with-menu-key - implemented by dzo on 2.05 and later
You may have noticed that if you are at lockscreen and press the menu key the phone unlocks. If you want to disable this do the following:
decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values/bool.xml
change line
Code:
false
to
Code:
true
Enable ICS screen buttons
decompile framework-res.apk
go to res/values/bool.xml
change line
Code:
false
to
Code:
true
SystemUI.apk - bools.xml
After decompiling the SystemUI.apk you will find the bools.xml file inside res/values/ and it's stock form is this (I added descriptions, trueN, falseFF):
Code:
[COLOR="YellowGreen"][/COLOR]
false
[COLOR="YellowGreen"] [/COLOR]
false
[COLOR="YellowGreen"][/COLOR]
false
[COLOR="YellowGreen"][/COLOR]
false
[COLOR="YellowGreen"][/COLOR]
false
[COLOR="YellowGreen"][/COLOR]
false
Change them in your desire and report if you find something.
ENABLE VOLUME WAKE:
1) decompile android.policy.jar
I use apktool 1.4.3 for linux.
with the command:
apktool d [dir-of-the-.jar]
2) go to the apktool folder where the decompiled version is.
3) find the KeyguardViewMediator.smali source
4) change this:
...
.method private isWakeKeyWhenKeyguardShowing(IZ)Z
....
:sswitch_data_8
.sparse-switch
#0x18 remove
#0x19 remove
0x1b -> :sswitch_5
....
5) save and compile again with the command:
apktool b -f [dir-of-the-decompiled]
- ...more to come
Cheers

hey mate.
Just flashed 1.9, but forgot to change the android policy jar file
Well, tried to do it just moving it to the /system/framework, and it worked great, after reboot
thanks

Thanks spirosbond, REP+

thanks a lot. works great

Thanks for the feedback guys.
Cheers
Sent from my U8800 using xda premium

One thing you could add here (If you want) is a list of "bloatware" in this rom. The un-needed keyboards and some things. It would be easier to find the list from this topic than searching the post in ICS aurora topic.

julle131 said:
One thing you could add here (If you want) is a list of "bloatware" in this rom. The un-needed keyboards and some things. It would be easier to find the list from this topic than searching the post in ICS aurora topic.
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Yes, I am preparing it!
Thanks

Nice work! Always nice with tweaks. Thanks!
Can you provide a simple solution/explanation how to get long press volume key to skip to next song in media players?
Thanks in advance!

cokratex said:
Nice work! Always nice with tweaks. Thanks!
Can you provide a simple solution/explanation how to get long press volume key to skip to next song in media players?
Thanks in advance!
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I use player pro which has this option inbuilt . You can try it from market... it's a paid apk though...

spirosbond, can you add in the first post mod "center clock"?
Made for myself, decided to share)
View attachment center_clock.zip
sorry for my bad english)

sks976 said:
spirosbond, can you add in the first post mod "center clock"?
View attachment 919702
Made for myself, decided to share)
View attachment 919700
sorry for my bad english)
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Thanks a lot sks. I've added all your work as UI MODS.

sks976,
How about working on a battery % icon for status bar ?!
The circle battery icon used on 2.1 roms would look great on this one!
Great work both of you !!! Thanks !!!

nrdl said:
sks976,
How about working on a battery % icon for status bar ?!
The circle battery icon used on 2.1 roms would look great on this one!
Great work both of you !!! Thanks !!!
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I have long been using it) starting with version 1.7. Made it in UOT Kitchen - It is very simple)))
View attachment battery_1.9.zip
for undo stock battery flash this - View attachment battery_1.9_stock.zip
But when using this % battey mod need another center_clock.
Here it is - View attachment center_clock_forbatterymod.zip
But I have a problem with animation is charging. I do not have time to fix it.

I lost all statusbar icons, including clock, after flashing the center clock mod...
Sent from my U8800 using xda premium

Tested and approved
Thanks sks976!

I 've replaced ths file by root explorer and this method works ok without any problem ..
Thank u

olfyboy said:
I lost all statusbar icons, including clock, after flashing the center clock mod...
Sent from my U8800 using xda premium
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Have you wipe anything ?
I made in this order:
Wipe Data Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Flash battery_1.9
Flash center clock mod
Tested and working fine

nrdl said:
Have you wipe anything ?
I made in this order:
Wipe Data Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Flash battery_1.9
Flash center clock mod
Tested and working fine
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I didn't do that and work fine too...

Customize Xperia Themes [no computer]

Sometimes someone makes a theme you love, but you wish just one thing was different, or maybe, like me, you have a modded system with dark background, and you apply a theme with dark text on settings dashboard, etc, and you can't read the words. This is what I do about it, (screenshots - Dark Sense theme by @shehabskull). Maybe someone else will appreciate...
** Note - you may not use this method to modify someone else's theme, then re-post it as your own. Always give credit and get proper permission before using a developer's work.
I posted a similar thread a year and a half ago, but seems like Sony theme creator has changed since then, (can't say for sure since I've never used it, but the files and folders in recent themes seem different than they were back then).
This assumes you know something about apktool. If not, that's a different thread. I recommend using ApktoolX for decompile / recompile, and Mixplorer for editing.
1. Install ApktoolX - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298927619 - and set it up, (check 'root' in settings, make apktool folder, copy framework files and import each one). Also copy whatever theme you want to mod to apktool folder.
2. Decompile theme apk. You will get a folder with a few files and folders in it. One of them is called 'assets', which contains a bunch of zip files. The zips are all apks with zip extension.
3. Make a temp folder somewhere and copy whatever zips in the assets folder you want to mod, (settings, systemui, etc). Change the file extension from zip to apk. Then go back to ApktoolX and decompile those. Now you can mod the values.
4. After making mods, use ApktoolX to recompile. When recompile is done, change the filename back to what it was originally, (whatever.zip). Then copy that zip into the original location in the decompiled theme apk, deleting the one that's already there.
5. Now go back to ApktoolX and recompile the theme. When it's done, you will get a filed called (whatever)_src.apk. Use ApktoolX to sign it, (click on the file and choose 'sign' from the menu). The new file can be installed normally.
Note - occasionally you can change something that will recompile and install just fine, but will cause systemui to crash or something. If so, just boot to recovery, and delete the theme from /data/app.
Also - some themes might have a certain asset you like that another theme doesn't have. You can add them, but you have to modify android manifest xml accordingly, (look at it and you'll see). They're not always cross-compatible, though.

Nice guide.. Keep it up ?
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