Anyone know how I can make changes to the pulldown shade. My is translucent now but would like to modify it. Where or what's the name of that file? Where can I find it.?
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http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
Modify your 'status bar'
jalsing said:
http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
Modify your 'status bar'
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The shade part when u pulldown the status bar. The shaded portion I want to change.
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SystemUi.apk
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SystemUi.apk
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Thanks EB. !
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That file is no where to be found on the rom im using. I checked system -> apps and the list of. Apk 's.
Its not there. Where is it located?
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on your internal SD card:
folder it's in: system/framework
file name: twframework-res (copy off phone onto your computer and open it with 7-zip or equal program)
image to modify: twframework-res\res\drawable-hdpi\status_bar_background.9
You will need to zip it all up so that you can push it to the phone using MetaMorph... do a quick search to find the how-to on that.
I think you can use adb to swap the image as well, but never have used that method.
Hope this is what you were looking for! I modified mine to be a gray checkered background with a transparent image etched onto it... looks fantastic cause you can see whatever screen you were on when you pulled it down through the transparent image!
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on your internal SD card:
folder it's in: system/framework
file name: twframework-res (copy off phone onto your computer and open it with 7-zip or equal program)
image to modify: twframework-res\res\drawable-hdpi\status_bar_background.9
You will need to zip it all up so that you can push it to the phone using MetaMorph... do a quick search to find the how-to on that.
I think you can use adb to swap the image as well, but never have used that method.
Hope this is what you were looking for! I modified mine to be a gray checkered background with a transparent image etched onto it... looks fantastic cause you can see whatever screen you were on when you pulled it down through the transparent image!
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Is it possible to change the color black to a different color top bar where the clock and battery are displayed. ? Im not sure what that is called status bar heading or something.
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It's possible to change any of the images you see while on your phone... you can change what the buttons look like, what letters look like, nearly any image can be modified to how you want it... you just have to stick to the basic dimensions of the image and keep in mind what is going to be displayed on top of it so you don't pick a color that will blend with everything else making it hard to read.
The notification bar I believe is in the same folder and file as the pulldown background... it's named "quick_panel_notifications_bg.9"
How I did it all... I took someone else's MetaMorph theme (I forget the name or I would give credit), I opened it up, modified the images I wanted to modify, zipped it back up how they had it and placed it on my phone and applied it using MetaMorph. That's the easiest way to get around actually creating the images yourself or taking them from the phone and trying to figure out how to create a MetaMorph file from scratch.
Edit: Off topic, but I did the same thing with start-up and shutdown sequences... my phone is stock KB1 w/voodoo kernel and truly is customized to my liking... I don't have to worry about updating a ROM to fix a bug or applying multiple themes to get what I want... The custom ROMs are great, no knocking them... I'm more into the basics of making the phone better, not completely reworking it!
ndhr3d said:
It's possible to change any of the images you see while on your phone... you can change what the buttons look like, what letters look like, nearly any image can be modified to how you want it... you just have to stick to the basic dimensions of the image and keep in mind what is going to be displayed on top of it so you don't pick a color that will blend with everything else making it hard to read.
The notification bar I believe is in the same folder and file as the pulldown background... it's named "quick_panel_notifications_bg.9"
How I did it all... I took someone else's MetaMorph theme (I forget the name or I would give credit), I opened it up, modified the images I wanted to modify, zipped it back up how they had it and placed it on my phone and applied it using MetaMorph. That's the easiest way to get around actually creating the images yourself or taking them from the phone and trying to figure out how to create a MetaMorph file from scratch.
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Thanks.
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I some search on google, and googled through the XDA search as well, and cant find a theme that is has white bars. I was pretty surprised, since it seems like a fairly simple thing to do. RC mod will allow me to change the text color, but not the background color, any ideas?
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I some search on google, and googled through the XDA search as well, and cant find a theme that is has white bars. I was pretty surprised, since it seems like a fairly simple thing to do. RC mod will allow me to change the text color, but not the background color, any ideas?
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You can make your own theme using ThemeGenCE, which you can find here: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-themegence-v2-0.html
That'll let you make the task bar and the font whatever colour you want.
Hope that helps!
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You can make your own theme using ThemeGenCE, which you can find here: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-themegence-v2-0.html
That'll let you make the task bar and the font whatever colour you want.
Hope that helps!
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Best answer there is. All my themes created using ThemeGenCE....
Yeah I would love it if someone would make a tsk with the white diamond background with white bars and black text.
Yes just used wm5 settings
Here is what i did,... not diamond theme but you get the idea.
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Made in ThemeGenCE
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Here is what i did,... not diamond theme but you get the idea.
Made in ThemeGenCE
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So did you lose the ability to see the signal and volume icons?
thats the problem guys, the icons of wm like signal bar, speaker etc. are white graphics ! not text !
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thats the problem guys, the icons of wm like signal bar, speaker etc. are white graphics ! not text !
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If you cook this into a ROM, you can edit the files (some are graphics in \Windows others are in shellres.96.dll/shellres.192.dll)
Use WA3 and you can use your own images for the task bar icons.
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Use WA3 and you can use your own images for the task bar icons.
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Hacking the shell is more fun if you know what you're doing!
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Hacking the shell is more fun if you know what you're doing!
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Lol I'm sure it is, but I cant be bothered to go through all the .dll files. Probably should though, all the GUI programs are slowing down my phone..! lol
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Lol I'm sure it is, but I cant be bothered to go through all the .dll files. Probably should though, all the GUI programs are slowing down my phone..! lol
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Unfortunately, it needs to be done off device (in a ROM dump) as you can't overright the DLLs...
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If you cook this into a ROM, you can edit the files (some are graphics in \Windows others are in shellres.96.dll/shellres.192.dll)
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i found the following 2 attached files in the windows dir. one of them looks like what im looking for( it was originally 000-stsystem.png) i renamed it and sent it back to the windows dir and restarted my phone but no dice. any ideas?
edit: upon closer inspection these look like the icons used for pointui.
You need to change the resources in shellres.96.dll, tapres.96.dll, and outres.96.dll. In doing so, you can get icons such as this...
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You need to change the resources in shellres.96.dll, tapres.96.dll, and outres.96.dll. In doing so, you can get icons such as this...
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i found Resource Hacker to edit the dll, ill dig into this and see what i find. thanks for all the help!
some issues with those files:
there is no shellres.96.dll, but there is a file called shellres.96.dll.0409.mui
when i try to copy tapres.96.dll and/or outres.96.dll it says access denied
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some issues with those files:
there is no shellres.96.dll, but there is a file called shellres.96.dll.0409.mui
when i try to copy tapres.96.dll and/or outres.96.dll it says access denied
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I think it needs to be cooked... There is a shellres.96.dll, it's just hidden (WM won't boot without it as it contains most of the shell images). The MUI file is the US English localization for the device.
i added % to the battery so i look like this,
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it's only work on DeFrost " i haven't test any other" if someone want it for some other rom just say to me and i make
the settings are new icons too
thanks to Fightspit for the xml files
hmm when you use beatiful widget is dosen't look good when you have a black notification bar, but i change so now it look like this
if you like the app buy it
it work with latest defrost
Download?
2.1 Ready? With Battery Drain fix?
Add dowload link, please.
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shud i make it for 2.1 too? but for what rom? and what do you mean with Battery Drain fix???
i uploaded it i frogot that
jullejul said:
shud i make it for 2.1 too? but for what rom? and what do you mean with Battery Drain fix???
i uploaded it i frogot that
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i mean 2.1 deFrost! with Kernel Battery Fixes^^
Ye it Work with 2.1 battery fix. Flash. 2.1 defrost and then the kenel and then this
you can flash the kenel after you flash the battery .zip to be 100% sure
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this one is awesome! but could you please make the notification background more transparent, then it would be perfekt!
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this one is awesome! but could you please make the notification background more transparent, then it would be perfekt!
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ye i will fix that
is it possible to show the numbers while charging too?
maybe change the battery icon to red repersenting charging
and white while discharging, but the numbers will always be there.
bradputt said:
is it possible to show the numbers while charging too?
maybe change the battery icon to red repersenting charging
and white while discharging, but the numbers will always be there.
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hmm i don't know how to fix that beacuse i took a theme from another guy with 100% and change the pics to mine i don't know how to fix that i nly have 20 chargin pics . it's hard to explane but i diden't steal his work i made all by my self i just copy the service.jar
I find this theme absolutely georgeous, thanks a lot for the effort!
I think it is the best standard battery mod Maybe, you can make a mod with only this battery available for a lot of ROM
Obviously, I prefer my circle one but I know some people prefer the battery symbol so I recommend them to take this mod.
Anyway, good job
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hmm i don't know how to fix that beacuse i took a theme from another guy with 100% and change the pics to mine i don't know how to fix that i nly have 20 chargin pics . it's hard to explane but i diden't steal his work i made all by my self i just copy the service.jar
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Well, I know you use my xml files to make this nice mod and don't worry ! it is not a steal, you can use it as you want . Also, the only way to make a battery charging animation 1% by 1% is to change a xml file. If you have decompiled the framework, look in the drawable folder and you can find and edit a xml file "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml."
At least, you give me a good idea for my circle battery for a future version (B or C or ... ^^)
I love it. This theme is really good.
Very nice.
I use this with Flipclock Ahman Blue from the market. The blue looks the same shade
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Well, I know you use my xml files to make this nice mod and don't worry ! it is not a steal, you can use it as you want . Also, the only way to make a battery charging animation 1% by 1% is to change a xml file. If you have decompiled the framework, look in the drawable folder and you can find and edit a xml file "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml."
At least, you give me a good idea for my circle battery for a future version (B or C or ... ^^)
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what program do you use to change xml files?
Theme is simply amazing, however I have found some space for improvemetns
Inside zip you will find 3 folders:
transparent-can you make those (zoom)pngs that are inside more transparent ?
Smileys-I really hate those android smileys, they are so ugly, do you maybe have some other "normal" smileys that are nicer so you can replace them
res-drawable-another "ugly" smiley that will be nice to replace, this smimley is located in framework-res\res\drawable
And where are located settings icons(location and security, wireless...)?
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what program do you use to change xml files?
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If you have decompiled (not unzipped) the framework-res.apk, you can open the xml files with a simple text editor. Otherwise, I use the Apk Manager to decompile the framework-res.apk .
Ye but i just get strange squares and question marks :-(
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do you think you can make a theme to change the green buttons to blue to go with this?
On my previous phone the evo i noticed the evo had the android phone app as the default phone app with the cool looking android robot when ever i made a call or get an incoming call. For some reason the epic phone app just don't appeal to me at all. Is there anyway of changing the phone app so i looks more like the android default app?
Im guessing you just want to change the icon???
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you guessed correctly
launch pro will let you change icons
is this what you need?
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@popper i have launcher pro but how will it let me change the on call screen to have the android robot
blackdragon79 said:
@popper i have launcher pro but how will it let me change the on call screen to have the android robot
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Download the icon he posted (or any icon for that matter) onto your SD card and then long press the icon you want to change on your dock. Choose change icon and then custom icon. Find the one you want in the gallery and bingo.
Also, if you want to change desktop icons you can do it via Desktop Visualizer.
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@popper i have launcher pro but how will it let me change the on call screen to have the android robot
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I think he's talking about the "on call" screen -- if a contact doesn't have a photo associated. If this is what you're looking for-- it's a little more complicated-- would need to be be edited through the framework-res.apk.
specifically, it should be in system/framework/framework-res.apk/drawable-hdpi/ic_contact_picture.png
are you using a specific theme or rom on your epic?
I was going to try avoiding this since its been talked about.But if you are going o modify your framework-res.apk,you can use 7zip to extract a framework-res.apk where the image you want is at,find the image you want,(HD)save that image to desktop.Then open an archive with 7zip (not extract)find the the folder where the image you want replaced is at,now drag the image you have saved to the folder you have opened in 7zip (not extracted)and there you go,no need for resigning the framework-res.apk...I hope that is an easy process for you.
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I was going to try avoiding this since its been talked about.But if you are going o modify your framework-res.apk,you can use 7zip to extract a framework-res.apk where the image you want is at,find the image you want,(HD)save that image to desktop.Then open an archive with 7zip (not extract)find the the folder where the image you want replaced is at,now drag the image you have saved to the folder you have opened in 7zip (not extracted)and there you go,no need for resigning the framework-res.apk...I hope that is an easy process for you.
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I got a blue android in my theme for the default picture. Theres 2 in framework-res.apk 4 in phone.apk 2 in dialertab.apk 4 in contacts.apk. I might be wrong with the numbers but I'm close and all those apps need the changes made as different functions call for different images
the pictures here are of my theme and are out dated but u can see how my contacts look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9534379&postcount=2
my theme witch is the emotionless beast theme is the screen shots above. i helped thomasskull66 with the mysterious beast and his theme has gray scale android contact pictures. idk if any of the other themes did this. if u dont like either on of these themes i can write up the exact size and locations of each image
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I love the SMS preview on the bottom of the lockscreen of Sense ROMs.
Sadly, SkyRaider Sense 4.0 doesn't have this feature anymore. I love the ROM but I'm trying to find a workaround for it.
I've tried SMS Popup with Widgetlocker, which works, but I don't like getting popups when I'm using my phone, reading email, etc.
I just want a SMS preview of some sort on the lockscreen so I can quickly check to see the beginning of a text I receive without having to unlock my phone.
Does anyone have any ideas for me?
Much appreciated...
EDIT: I thought of a possible fix. Maybe I can find a widget which displays new, unread SMS messages? Then I can put it on my lockscreen using widgetlocker. Sound good? Any recommended widgets?
EDIT 2: Found a widget that works but....I'd rather not see my last SMS always on my lockscreen. ugh...there's gotta be a fix!! I just want the HTC lockscreen
jpzsports said:
ugh...there's gotta be a fix!! I just want the HTC lockscreen
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I believe thats it. We need the HTC lockscreen back. The one in SkyRaider is from CM7. The HTC option is really just a skinned Lense style.
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BrettApple said:
I believe thats it. We need the HTC lockscreen back. The one in SkyRaider is from CM7. The HTC option is really just a skinned Lense style.
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Ya, I'm wondering if there's a way to just import the stock HTC lockscreen.
In Incredibly Re-Engineered, there were multiple lockscreens too and to restore the default, the dev said:
(Note: To enable the HTC Lockscreen, navigate to "system/app" using root explorer; Find "HtcLockscreen.bak" and rename it to "HtcLockscreen.apk" and then perform a Hot Restart)
Is there any way for us to port that HtcLockscreen.apk and get it to work on SkyRaider?
jpzsports said:
Ya, I'm wondering if there's a way to just import the stock HTC lockscreen.
In Incredibly Re-Engineered, there were multiple lockscreens too and to restore the default, the dev said:
(Note: To enable the HTC Lockscreen, navigate to "system/app" using root explorer; Find "HtcLockscreen.bak" and rename it to "HtcLockscreen.apk" and then perform a Hot Restart)
Is there any way for us to port that HtcLockscreen.apk and get it to work on SkyRaider?
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one thing you could try is to take the htclockscreen.apk from the stock rom somewere on these forums and putting it in skyraider 4.0 system/app.
JoelZ9614 said:
one thing you could try is to take the htclockscreen.apk from the stock rom somewere on these forums and putting it in skyraider 4.0 system/app.
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I got htclockscreen.apk from Nothing Special, but I have the plain version, which is still odexed. So it also has htclockscreen.odex. Should I go get the one out of peanut (Deodexed)? Or does it matter?
BrettApple said:
I got htclockscreen.apk from Nothing Special, but I have the plain version, which is still odexed. So it also has htclockscreen.odex. Should I go get the one out of peanut (Deodexed)? Or does it matter?
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take the one from peanut just in case i'm not sure what the difference is between odex vs deodexed but i do know odex files are user smaller in size so try the peanut since skyraider 4 to my knowledge isn't odexed.
Alright, I'm going to try the one from Peanut. It's deodexed, and SkyRaider 4.0 is deodexed too. Both from the Nov. OTA. I'm just wondering if it will interfere with SR. Guess I'll find out soon.
Edit. Seems like SkyRaiders lock screen overrides it. Need to figure out how to remove it first.
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Alright, I'm going to try the one from Peanut. It's deodexed, and SkyRaider 4.0 is deodexed too. Both from the Nov. OTA. I'm just wondering if it will interfere with SR. Guess I'll find out soon.
Edit. Seems like SkyRaiders lock screen overrides it. Need to figure out how to remove it first.
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did you "adb push HtcLockscreen.apk system/app ??
then reboot?
ACD168 said:
did you "adb push HtcLockscreen.apk system/app ??
then reboot?
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Actually, I've never used ADB. I used root explorer though. It's in there. And I did reboot.
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Actually, I've never used ADB. I used root explorer though. It's in there. And I did reboot.
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did you try installing it?
Let me know if you have any luck with the HTC lockscreen.
I've been trying to get used to the CM7 style lockscreen in Skyraider and it's got some cool features that might make me stick with it.
Just wondering though...when I get a text, I'll get an SMS preview at the top in the notification bar, but unless I check my phone right away, I won't see the quick preview. Is there any way to have the preview at the top wait for me to unlock the phone before it goes away?
Yes, but it fails of course. Maybe ihtfp69 can release another feature add-on for the HTC lockscreen.
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Just got the KF two days ago and I got it rooted this morning. Now after sideloading some apps from the Android Market, the apps (image Icon) look kinda low quality compared to the ones that came preinstalled on the KF. What's the best way to make them look HQ? It's just a little pet peeve of mine. Thanks in advance for the help.
Update: Please follow this link for a how to guide that will help you make high res app icons for your KF if you choose to sideload. It was put together by tokyostomp.
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There is no way you can change the app quality.
You need to use another launcher like Go Launcher Ex.
there is a way it involves editing the apk or the data folder where the icons are stored. i'm currently trying to figure this out as well
Seems to me anything installed from the Amazon market looks great, anything is low res.
There is no way of upscaling the icons because all the kindle is doing in the carousel is blowing them up, i suppose you could edit the actual icon in system/app but theres not easy way of going around that
im pretty sure i have it figured out. it involves swapping out the icon in the apk with a higher rez one. i am trying to get this nailed down but my java is acting up and i can't resign apks to test out my stuff. i'm gonna reinstall java to see if i can get some signers to work
i think i may have figured it out. someone want to post an apk so i can tinker with it
So what are you going to do when the app updates with a new version?
Remodify it each time?
modify the apk again i suppose.
http://www.mediafire.com/?n44e9nu252u4x52
thats a link to a high rez icon apk for es file viewer
tokyostomp said:
modify the apk again i suppose.
http://www.mediafire.com/?n44e9nu252u4x52
thats a link to a high rez icon apk for es file viewer
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Thanks for the help. Will take a look at it and report back with my progress. Thanks to everyone else for the advice as well.
Update: It looks pretty good! Could you please provide me with a step-by-step guide on your process and I'll get started with the rest of my other apps.
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I would strongly suggest just using Go Launcher. The Amazon launcher is brain dead.
hi res icon for newest go launcher
http://www.mediafire.com/?rqhbwhkz556cqmq
hi res icon for dolphin browser
http://www.mediafire.com/?t15x596zuhy5e5u
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if you want to replace icons yourself, heres how to do it
go to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
and download APK Manager
(You might also need to grab Java JDK)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
once you have all that, unzip the apks you want to edit. find a icon that you feel is suitable. you will need to resize the icon to 192x192. (i've used 256x256 and it gets cut off)
now browse to the following directory:
res/drawable-mdpi/
this is where the fire looks to grab the icon for display, some programs don't have this folder as they were made for smaller displays.
if thats the case you will have to go to /drawable-hdpi/ instead
the icon for the apk should be somewhere in there (usually named icon.png)
once you got the icon replace all you have to do is zip up your project and sign it. then dropbox/usb/adb to your device
also i have had some problems overwriting already installed programs. what worked for me was uninstalling them then installed the edited apk
some programs are picky though, i tried changing the icon of rootexplorer and got constant fcs
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I would strongly suggest just using Go Launcher. The Amazon launcher is brain dead.
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I have Ade ex installed along with the amazon launcher. I like options and if I do come back to the amazon launcher, I still would like my icons looking crisp. Thanks for the advice though.
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tokyostomp said:
hi res icon for newest go launcher
http://www.mediafire.com/?rqhbwhkz556cqmq
hi res icon for dolphin browser
http://www.mediafire.com/?t15x596zuhy5e5u
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if you want to replace icons yourself, heres how to do it
go to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
and download APK Manager
(You might also need to grab Java JDK)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
once you have all that, unzip the apks you want to edit. find a icon that you feel is suitable. you will need to resize the icon to 192x192. (i've used 256x256 and it gets cut off)
now browse to the following directory:
res/drawable-mdpi/
this is where the fire looks to grab the icon for display, some programs don't have this folder as they were made for smaller displays.
if thats the case you will have to go to /drawable-hdpi/ instead
the icon for the apk should be somewhere in there (usually named icon.png)
once you got the icon replace all you have to do is zip up your project and sign it. then dropbox/usb/adb to your device
also i have had some problems overwriting already installed programs. what worked for me was uninstalling them then installed the edited apk
some programs are picky though, i tried changing the icon of rootexplorer and got constant fcs
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This is awesome thanks.
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Some apps are finicky. I tried changing root explorer and it kept fc'ing on me. Maybe I'll figure it out if I keep tinkering with it.
I'll eventually rewrite the guide with more details.
i just noticed something funny. when i longpress and try to add a widget to the desktop in golauncher, the icon is bigger than the rest
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Those look sweet brother. Have you been able to put together the noob guide yet for those that are less skilled at coding? Haven't had a chance to play around with it myself, but am looking forward to the venture.
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Ah, I tried doing that but was using 256x256 instead of 192x192, and they were being clipped. Will definitely try this later.
Ill probably whip one tomorrow or so. I work weekends so I haven't had the time
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Ill probably whip one tomorrow or so. I work weekends so I haven't had the time
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You're the man!
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