[REQUEST][Q] Customising Messages.APK - Android Software Development

Fair warning: I'm a newb.
So basically all I'm trying to do is edit the Messages app that comes with Virtuous Unity. Have tried to do what I want but either APK Editor v0.4e genuinely won't let me do anything or I'm doing something wrong because when I try to open the APK file itself (attached) nothing happens!
I'm trying to do the following things to said app:
1. Allow messages to be sent by pressing Enter on the hard keyboard instead of inserting a new line (am using a Desire Z)
2. Change some aesthetics
a) White text on a black background at thread selection
b) Black background in a thread
c) Black background for message input (all) and contact (new message) areas
d) White text for sending, yellow for receiving
e) Remove bubbles so text takes up an entire line
f) Increase font size in a thread to 24
I know its alot to ask for (at least I think so) but can someone please do this for me or at the very least tell me where I've gone wrong?
Edit: I've added the Stock 2.2 Messages APK and also the Messages APK included in Virtuous - they're almost identical so be careful. Both use HTC Sense BTW, not sure if that's going to be a problem.

I think you can't do the first modification with apktool, because you have to change the code of the program, but if you have the source (or is this the AOSP mms app?) I can modify it to you, but as I'm not at home you have to wait until next Saturday.
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PsHegger said:
I think you can't do the first modification with apktool, because you have to change the code of the program, but if you have the source (or is this the AOSP mms app?) I can modify it to you, but as I'm not at home you have to wait until next Saturday.
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I honestly don't know but surely said code can be ripped from one of the G1(HTC Dream)s custom Sense ROMs?

Scythe01 said:
I honestly don't know but surely said code can be ripped from one of the G1(HTC Dream)s custom Sense ROMs?
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If the custom rom's source is available then it's possible
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PsHegger said:
If the custom rom's source is available then it's possible
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Am guessing I either have to ask them directly or decompile the zip file the ROM is in and comb through it looking for what I need. :/

Bump.
Been away for abit and only just checked.

Bump.
Nobody else interested in helping?

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[Q] Default Android Messaging. apk?

I can't stand the messenger on the D2. I want to have every message send when I hit enter, instead I have to press the send button on the screen.
1. Does someone have the default messenger apk from froyo (or whatever)?
2. If I install it, will it work like Chomp and let me choose it as a default app?
Same
I did it on my Droid Incredible. Found an old mms version and installed it then updated it and it works great, However I did totally delete the sense mms app. I would love to do it on my wifes D2 but can't find the original .apk...
Update: I googled "mms.apk" and found a couple downloads, worth a shot anyway. If they don't work right check for an update before you delete it.
I'll try it on my wife's D2 later today
fibofan said:
I did it on my Droid Incredible. Found an old mms version and installed it then updated it and it works great, However I did totally delete the sense mms app. I would love to do it on my wifes D2 but can't find the original .apk...
Update: I googled "mms.apk" and found a couple downloads, worth a shot anyway. If they don't work right check for an update before you delete it.
I'll try it on my wife's D2 later today
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keep me updated and a link to the one you ended up using.
if your only issue is wanting to press enter to send a message, i found today that if you just hit the right arrow after you're done typing, the cursor jumps right to the send button. then all you do is press enter. one extra key press. not too bad a work around.
i was able to pull the mms.apk from my original droid and install it on my d2.
contact pictures were not showing up and i'm not sure how the phone would react if i reached the 1000 message limit with the stock app. but it works.. kinda
Check this thread out, http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-2-mods/4510-tranquility-droid-2-a.html. Gets rid of the Blur and it has the stock messaging app.
metman87 said:
if your only issue is wanting to press enter to send a message, i found today that if you just hit the right arrow after you're done typing, the cursor jumps right to the send button. then all you do is press enter. one extra key press. not too bad a work around.
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i wouldn't say it's my only issue, but it's a decent one. i'll try this, although i'm not happy about it.
I have a stock Mms.apk if someone wants I can email it to you so you can post it up for everyone.
[email protected]
Ty07allstar said:
Check this thread out, http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-2-mods/4510-tranquility-droid-2-a.html. Gets rid of the Blur and it has the stock messaging app.
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I tried and *loved* the Tranquility ROM, but at the same time I love having the Blur and Social Networking apps on my D2. Is there any way that I could just get the original FRG22D stock mms.apk to work on my D2? I've already bricked my original Droid2, and I don't want to brick this one!
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DL the file, extract the stock messaging app, install it on ur phone... ?
Install HTC IME keyboard... on my phone or id link it... i think its under nexus 1 themes in here... u can customize ur keyboard and theres n option "enter key sends message in stock messaging app" or something to that extent
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Terri M said:
I tried and *loved* the Tranquility ROM, but at the same time I love having the Blur and Social Networking apps on my D2. Is there any way that I could just get the original FRG22D stock mms.apk to work on my D2? I've already bricked my original Droid2, and I don't want to brick this one!
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I was able to extract the mms.apk file from the Tranquility ROM. I renamed conversations.apk to conversations.apk.bak, then clicked on and installed the mms.apk. I have no problem sending or receiving sms and mms. I'm loving it!
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640k,
If you are interested in the mms.apk from Tranquility, PM me and I'll send it your way.
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If you go to droidforums.net and search for user AngDroid and then find the post for the android MMS app, I placed instructions there what needs to be removed and the mms file to download...

Saving the BackDrop Picture

Ok Im using the ROM listed below in my signature, and I'm getting ready to theme it with Androdena::Tek::Galaxy!
It has the blue background and custom Icons.
Anyway my question is how do save it? [BackDrop] And then restore this [BackDrop] picture after I theme it, cuz its gonna replace it with a shot of earth!
And I just cant part with this Beautiful Brunette!
isn't that your wallpaper?
Just get shootme and use it to take a picture of your desktop or just look into the wallpaper folder for that rom and put it in another folder
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carlcj5 said:
Just get shootme and use it to take a picture of your desktop or just look into the wallpaper folder for that rom and put it in another folder
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I already checked my wallpaper folder all of them , and she's no where to be found!
She's somewhere in the ROM program, but no where I can get to or find!
Also if I take a snapshot of her with the Widgets, that,ll be no good unless I remove all of them, theres got to be a way of accessing this wallpaper photo of it clean, so I can add it to my wall Paper Folder.
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I already checked my wallpaper folder all of them , and she's no where to be found!
She's somewhere in the ROM program, but no where I can get to or find!
Also if I take a snapshot of her with the Widgets, that,ll be no good unless I remove all of them, theres got to be a way of accessing this wallpaper photo of it clean, so I can add it to my wall Paper Folder.
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What rom are you running? All I can think of is going to that thread and asking the dev.
Thanks Thanks Thanks
nomadrider123 said:
What rom are you running?
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AHHH Ive listed everything about my phone in my signature, but you have to look downwards a little to see it!
dseldown said:
AHHH Ive listed everything about my phone in my signature, but you have to look downwards a little to see it!
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if that is the default wallpaper for the rom you will be able to find it in the framework-res.apk use your favorite method to pull the framework-res.apk from /system/framework either to your phone or your computer. then unzip either using root explorer or 7zip (just right click and extract with 7zip on pc) then look in /res/drawable-hdpi the wallpaper will be named default_wallpaper.jpg or something to that effect.
Cheers
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if that is the default wallpaper for the rom you will be able to find it in the framework-res.apk use your favorite method to pull the framework-res.apk from /system/framework either to your phone or your computer. then unzip either using root explorer or 7zip (just right click and extract with 7zip on pc) then look in /res/drawable-hdpi the wallpaper will be named default_wallpaper.jpg or something to that effect.
Cheers
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Nice, thanks shreddintyres, that sounds like a viable option, my only ? now is what to use to pull the framework-res.apk from the /system/framework, the rest Ive got a grip on, but Ill start reading until I figure out exactly what you just instructed, haven't EVER dissected a ROM yet, so I need to learn, so I can retrieve that Wallpaper, of course it sure would've been alot easier if it had been in the wallpaper folder, but I'll be a good learning lesson. If i really want to customize this ROM the way I want!
dseldown said:
Nice, thanks shreddintyres, that sounds like a viable option, my only ? now is what to use to pull the framework-res.apk from the /system/framework, the rest Ive got a grip on, but Ill start reading until I figure out exactly what you just instructed, haven't EVER dissected a ROM yet, so I need to learn, so I can retrieve that Wallpaper, of course it sure would've been alot easier if it had been in the wallpaper folder, but I'll be a good learning lesson. If i really want to customize this ROM the way I want!
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I use Root Explorer. Works perfectly. I actually just used this same exact method to pull the default wallpaper from Trigger ROM.
Yeah its in the framework-Res.apk as default_wallpaper.jpg. I meant to include it and several other dark ones but must have forgotten to add them.
EDIT; I've added a zip file to the OP of Simply Honey Pro that contains the extra wallpapers I forgot to include, including the one references here.
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dseldown said:
Nice, thanks shreddintyres, that sounds like a viable option, my only ? now is what to use to pull the framework-res.apk from the /system/framework, the rest Ive got a grip on, but Ill start reading until I figure out exactly what you just instructed, haven't EVER dissected a ROM yet, so I need to learn, so I can retrieve that Wallpaper, of course it sure would've been alot easier if it had been in the wallpaper folder, but I'll be a good learning lesson. If i really want to customize this ROM the way I want!
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just call me Shred
there are 2 methods that i like to use.
Using the phone as eminembdg said use root explorer (one of the most useful applications you will ever purchase for your phone) go into the system/framework directory then at the top of your screen there will be a button that says Mount r/w press that now you will be able to read and right to that directory (do not delete anything you will soft brick). now scroll down to find framework-res.apk long press and select copy then navigate to some directory on the directory /sdcard and paste.
Using the computer you will use adb. this requires that you have the android-sdk installed.
reboot phone into recovery (cwm recovery works the best)
open command prompt on computer, connect phone to pc with usb
navigate to directory where you have the android sdk then navigate to /android-sdk/platform-tools
execute the following commands
adb devices (this starts the adb daemon and allows will indicate that your phone and computer are communicating)
now execute the following command
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk c:\<your chosen directory>
you now have the framework-res.apk on your computer
Cheers
It would be great for you , since you are interested, to try out those methods mentioned.
But... if all else fails, I could download the ROM and pull it for you, lemme know if you'd want me to do that for ya.
See my post above for easiest method.
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dseldown said:
AHHH Ive listed everything about my phone in my signature, but you have to look downwards a little to see it!
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i
With all due respect. I don't pay attention to whats posted down there when helping someone. A lot of ppl change their roms but don't change their sig.. Told ya the op would have most all the answers after all they made the rom
Thanks to ALL
To all the responders, appreciate all of ya, And Id like to pony up an apology to nomadrider123, I didnt mean to be rude, but after looking at it, [the responce] It certainly appears that way!
Anyway I got it done using a fresh download of the ROM , found the JPEG picture separated it, and uploaded it to the phone and then to my gallery, where it is now a file to be used as a wallpaper choice!
From there you choose it, and then Re-size it to fit right/save and there she is again!
Anyway Ive themed it already to a blue background, and then re-installed the Beautiful DAME as my wallpaper, and I now have a custom phone I really like and is easy on my eyes!
My only gripe now is I cant change the icons in TW, any suggestions on that?
IS TW a different animal, and needs a different software interface to MOD it?
And yes!! I'm a TW Fan. I love it! Navigates so fluidly!
I have installed on my phone ADW EX and Launcher Pro, And when I'm in TW GT Launcher I cant change the Icons, which doesn't make sense to me! So Ill figure it out or everybody here is quick with help! And Ill go with the soundest advice I get from Ya,ll! Again many thanks to all who gave!
Its a great feeling to customize my Business Tool, with minds all from all over the Globe!! Awesome community here!!
You have a couple of choices if your talking about changing your app icons. The first and simplest is to use ADW and chose a the with the icons you want. But since you like the TW launcher you'll have to change the icon of each app. You can open the AOL's just like you did to find the wallpaper. Same folder and its usually icon.PNG. if you use 7zip you can move the files around pretty easy. Just make sure and rename the new one the same as the old and stay away from the XML files unless your sure what your doing with it.
PM me if you or need more info.
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Found her - http://www.imagebam.com/image/36acd511731997
You're welcome.lol
Tineye.com is your friend
ferhanmm said:
Found her - http://www.imagebam.com/image/36acd511731997
You're welcome.lol
Tineye.com is your friend
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Good job that only took you 16 hours. If you'd have looked about 4 or 5 posts up you'd have seen that I posted a zip file with it and others in the OP of the Simply Honey Pro thread about that long ago. I hope you didn't waste the whole day finding that.
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LOL Noooooo it didnt take me that long explodingboy70, I did however have to go to sleep and Put a new turbo on my Large car, and swap some bad tires out, before I got back to my phone project though!
Anyways ferhanmm your the man, I want to re-use the Pic you sent me, CUZ she has color on her with the red lip stick shoes and what have you !! Happy dance Awoooooo!!! Thanks Fella's for the great response and effort from everybody, I love this community!

[6.22.11] The BAMF Sense 3.0 GB Rom "How-To" Recap Q&A Buglist/Fix Thread

[6.22.11] The BAMF Sense 3.0 GB Rom "How-To" Recap Q&A Buglist/Fix Thread
First and Foremost, this is ALL Thanks The CREATORS, Butch & Erin for this great Rom. You can find the rom in their closed thread. Please direct all of your questions and follow through to THIS thread in efforts to cut down the questions. I will randomly be updating the OP to help out and give as much help as I can.
RECAP!
CLICK LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL POST TO FIND THE ROM!
[6.21.11][ROM] BAMF Sense 3.0 GB RC1 - NEW FAST LINKS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134709
What's the difference Between Preview 5 and This?: The Toolkit. Now stop asking.
Should I do a full Wipe?
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Yes, it's a full ROM and you would want to full wipe to install
How to Boot Into Bootloader
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Turn your phone off. Hold the volume down button. Power the phone on while still holding down. Presto. Hboot. Now choose bootloader and flash your radio. Or just select "Bootloader" from Restart menu.
Timestamp Fix: There's an App in the market called SMS Time Fix that should take care of the time stamp problems. Try sending an MMS message a second time, the first time I tried I had a FC then I tried again and it now it works every time.
Latest Dream Kernal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099996
Link To Previous Kernals: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1086518
Recommended Radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ight=mr2+radio
Market Apps Not Showing Installed in Android Market After Titanium Backup
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Clear Cache in Settings > Application > Market.
Skins: Coming Soon
CAMERA WOES:
HDR & Panorama Camera: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14959094&postcount=318
The Camera from P4 seems to work, even in Panoramic. Try it. They are attempting to fix the front camera now. Be patient. If u take off wide screen the ffc [Front Facing Camera], works. Confirmed.
Camera Alternatives:
#1: http://www.multiupload.com/P46J6JMWES
#2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14960502&postcount=1746
How to INSTALL Camera:
1) Download apk to sd card
2) Use Root Explorer and copy it to system\app
3) Rename existing HTCCamera.apk to HTCCamera.bak
4) Rename the new camera to HTCCamera.apk
5) Long press on new HTCCamera.apk and click permissions
6) Set permissions to Owner RW/Group R/Others R
7) Reboot!
8) Head to settings/applications and clear data from camera (this will fix FFC FC)
Link for People asking about the Transparent Bar:
http://newlyme.net/bamf/BAMF Sense...bar-Signal.zip
Flashing 'Recent Apps.zip" will replace your "CLEAR ALL" button at the bottom of your notifications bar, and put it back in the left corner. Beware.
Battery Mods & Such: Coming Soon.
Shortcuts Not working?:
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Patch coming soon.
Can We Have 5-6 Signal Bars?
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Most of us have FOUR bar signals, not 6.
Stock Boot Launcher: [Waiting for uploaded link]
The following patches from the GB Remix are working w/o Error:
- volume no wake
- Skinned black dialer
The Flashlight app should work fine.
Part Two Bugs & Fixes!
Anyone's weather widget reading off odd temp rreadings? Its like 80 degrees in NJ right now and my weather widget is reading in the 30s aall week even after refreshing.
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Change it to fahrenheit it's set to celcius
BROKEN MMS? Courtesy Of bp328i: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14977238&postcount=25
Reserved Here #2​
Edit. I understand this was planned.
Hey guys I have a question I have the ffc working after unchecking widescreen. My question is when i click the installed mirror app the camera doesn't show anything
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tcfrombn said:
Don't know if reposting their rom is a good idea. A support thread, sure, in General.
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Not a repost of their Rom by any means. No link of their rom outside of their original post.
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Not a repost of their Rom by any means. No link of their rom outside of their original post.
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Fair enough sir.
BlackHoleSlam said:
Hey guys I have a question I have the ffc working after unchecking widescreen. My question is when i click the installed mirror app the camera doesn't show anything
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Clear cache in Settings, Application, then reboot. You should be fine.
The one built in is not in application part I looked under all mirror and I keep getting fc on widgetsoid
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The one built in is not in application part I looked under all mirror and I keep getting fc on widgetsoid
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Did you follow all of the instructions correctly?
Look In OP in this thread. Pick a camera link. Now once you've done so:
1) Download apk to sd card
2) Use Root Explorer and copy it to system\app
3) Rename existing HTCCamera.apk to HTCCamera.bak
4) Rename the new camera to HTCCamera.apk
5) Long press on new HTCCamera.apk and click permissions
6) Set permissions to Owner RW/Group R/Others R
7) Reboot!
8) Head to settings/applications and clear data from camera (this will fix FFC FC)
As far as widgetsoid, I cannot help you. But there are Quick settings in the notifications bar. Save your phone some space, and delete Widgetsoid.
I got widgetsoid working and the camera I am using is the one that comes with the ROM I dowloaded another but turning off wide screen made it work but mirror is unable to notice it so my best course of action is switch camera's
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Does anyone know what the htc keyboard is called in system app? i went to send a email and noticed i no longer have a keyboard i would like to rip one out of the zip but i dont know what its called
Man so many issues and I don't have one. Anyone need help let me know too. If its within my I abilities and not already cover I will be glad to assist.
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jdphilly said:
Does anyone know what the htc keyboard is called in system app? i went to send a email and noticed i no longer have a keyboard i would like to rip one out of the zip but i dont know what its called
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Htc_ime
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I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
dapbmonkey4u said:
I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
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Did you try wiping data and re enabling it?
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Are the camera posted the sense 3.0 cameras ?
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dapbmonkey4u said:
I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
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I had the issue you have to go into settings and actually enable it. Crazy right?
I'm having an issue with Messages forcing close
as well as the phone being overall slow as hell. I'm going to uninstall some thigns to see if maybe that could be the case.. Put literally.. Preview 5, without the toolkit seemed to treat me a lil bit better.
I have not, but I will try now.
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Original Post dude. Pay attention.

Looking for stock battery icon for Tiamat 2.1

I can't get get search to work on the Xoom so looking for some help.
Stock battery icon for Tiamat Hammerhead 2.1 or something different than what it is immediately after flashing.
Flash through CWR, remember to make a backup first
http://www.multiupload.com/RFQ3LP7EB3
tritran18518 said:
Flash through CWR, remember to make a backup first
http://www.multiupload.com/RFQ3LP7EB3
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Awesome! This should be placed on the 2.1 thread, the percent icon is butt-ugly.
Had to restore the precentage icon... after applying this, I lost the selection box for gallery etc... like when you click video or image from a file manager, android asks for what program to open it with (if you have not set default program)... this dialog seems to open in background... the screen darkens etc. But it will not bring the selection box in front.. also setting the wallpaper will not show the cropping screen...
After restore, all is OK
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Also, maybe a stupid question/comment... this rom is deodexed, should this be done just by replacing images not the whole apk... or have I misunderstood the deodexing?
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ArtoD2 said:
Also, maybe a stupid question/comment... this rom is deodexed, should this be done just by replacing images not the whole apk... or have I misunderstood the deodexing?
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Have you been able to get anywhere with this?
ArtoD2 said:
Had to restore the precentage icon... after applying this, I lost the selection box for gallery etc... like when you click video or image from a file manager, android asks for what program to open it with (if you have not set default program)... this dialog seems to open in background... the screen darkens etc. But it will not bring the selection box in front.. also setting the wallpaper will not show the cropping screen...
After restore, all is OK
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This is a bug in 3.2. Enable autorotate, rotate the screen and the dialog will appear.
lhurtado said:
This is a bug in 3.2. Enable autorotate, rotate the screen and the dialog will appear.
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Ok, I'll have to test it tonight again...
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Brenardo said:
Have you been able to get anywhere with this?
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I'll have te dig into this as I get to my Xoom. I'm not sure about the deodexing... I tough that as the apks are like zip -files and they contain all the resources needed, like images, that the system apks would have been "unpacked" to the system thus making theming easy... but with quick reading on my phone while walking the dog, it seems that deodexing is more complicated...
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Brenardo said:
I can't get get search to work on the Xoom so looking for some help.
Stock battery icon for Tiamat Hammerhead 2.1 or something different than what it is immediately after flashing.
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16418425&postcount=217
I made it directly from the hammerhead rom files, and have been using it for over a week now, with no compatibility issues.
Good Luck!
masterslacker said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16418425&postcount=217
I made it directly from the hammerhead rom files, and have been using it for over a week now, with no compatibility issues.
Good Luck!
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Seems to work OK... wonder what's the difference between the earlier one... but I'll go with this!
ArtoD2 said:
Seems to work OK... wonder what's the difference between the earlier one... but I'll go with this!
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I have this one too that someone made a zip of. It is a stock one works great too and based on new framework..made from uot kitchen
masterslacker said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16418425&postcount=217
I made it directly from the hammerhead rom files, and have been using it for over a week now, with no compatibility issues.
Good Luck!
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Thanks, this is working great for me.

[IDEA] Extending DOT VIEW Notifications For Other Apps

We all know that HTC launched the Dot View Case along with the HTC One M8 which impressed a quiet a lot of us. But one of the drawbacks it had was the lack of support for apps other than the system apps.
Also recently Shen posted a tweet showing some progress in the right direction which definitely brought light to our hopes.
So I came across this idea which will help speed this up and could be ready in a few weeks.
My idea is to make use of an app called Dynamic Notifications which is available in the Play Store. For those who don't know, it like the Active Notification found on the Moto X.
So what we can do is replace the icons in the app with the ones similar to the Dot View icons. I have already ripped apart the Dot View App to get my hands on the font used which I have attached below. So using this font we can simple create icons like the one I have attached.
I know it would be inappropriate to modify someone else's work but we could take the permission of the developer and if possible the developer of the app could himself take this project up.
I already tried this but I am kind of novice in app modding and keep getting installation errors.
The icon which I make has white font with transparent background so you might not see the thumbnail but click on it to view it.
AshritShetty said:
We all know that HTC launched the Dot View Case along with the HTC One M8 which impressed a quiet a lot of us. But one of the drawbacks it had was the lack of support for apps other than the system apps.
Also recently Shen posted a tweet showing some progress in the right direction which definitely brought light to our hopes.
So I came across this idea which will help speed this up and could be ready in a few weeks.
My idea is to make use of an app called Dynamic Notifications which is available in the Play Store. For those who don't know, it like the Active Notification found on the Moto X.
So what we can do is replace the icons in the app with the ones similar to the Dot View icons. I have already ripped apart the Dot View App to get my hands on the font used which I have attached below. So using this font we can simple create icons like the one I have attached.
I know it would be inappropriate to modify someone else's work but we could take the permission of the developer and if possible the developer of the app could himself take this project up.
I already tried this but I am kind of novice in app modding and keep getting installation errors.
The icon which I make has white font with transparent background so you might not see the thumbnail but click on it to view it.
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did you sign the app? that could explain the installation errors
Hi, Of interest if you install NOLed notifications app from market - which should show flashing squares on screen in stead of LED - designed for phones with no LED, but cool with this case as you should see different colours for each app - only odd side effect - it flashes time and weather when you have notifications - not its own squares - would be good if someone could code something without this side affect.
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did you sign the app? that could explain the installation errors
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I used APK Manager to decompile and then recompile the .apk file. Do you know of a better way to do the same ?
kfasheldon said:
Hi, Of interest if you install NOLed notifications app from market - which should show flashing squares on screen in stead of LED - designed for phones with no LED, but cool with this case as you should see different colours for each app - only odd side effect - it flashes time and weather when you have notifications - not its own squares - would be good if someone could code something without this side affect.
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Thanks for sharing, I will try and look into it !
Hey,
I've been trying to do the same thing. I also got stuck at resigning the app.
I'm trying to replace HTC voice assist with Google now.
The logcats implied that I needes to be signed with HTCs certificates. Does that make sense?
Any suggestions?
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Finally I was able to over come the signing problem and could get the app to install. The default size of the images used in the app was 216 X 216 which according to me was very small and the icon displayed is as shown in attachment 1.
After which i increased the size to 400 X 400 but sadly the image is now being chopped off from the sides.
This according to me is because of the image size set in the app which I don't know how to edit.
If it would be very kind if someone could help / guide me with this one.
I have also attached the .apk file if anyone is interested in looking into it
David 617 said:
Hey,
I've been trying to do the same thing. I also got stuck at resigning the app.
I'm trying to replace HTC voice assist with Google now.
The logcats implied that I needes to be signed with HTCs certificates. Does that make sense?
Any suggestions?
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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I used this app called APK Edit from the PlayStore to overcome the signature problems
David 617 said:
Hey,
I've been trying to do the same thing. I also got stuck at resigning the app.
I'm trying to replace HTC voice assist with Google now.
The logcats implied that I needes to be signed with HTCs certificates. Does that make sense?
Any suggestions?
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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If you can do this please let me know!
AshritShetty said:
I used this app called APK Edit from the PlayStore to overcome the signature problems
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You used this - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkeditor ?
It seems that you can only replace the resources with this but now edit the actual code. Is that true or did I miss something?
David 617 said:
You used this - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkeditor ?
It seems that you can only replace the resources with this but now edit the actual code. Is that true or did I miss something?
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Yes, its the same app.
Initially I thought the process will be as easy as replacing the images but now when I see, I need to edit the code to resize the images for which I will have to use the traditional methods like APK Manager.
But editing the code is beyond the scope of my knowledge and so will be looking forward to others.
I'm comfortable editing the code, I'm just lost as to how I repackage and replace the old apk.
Maybe if you find anything on that you can post it here and we can get to work on it together...
Thx
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When I make a apk into a signed zip I use this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zip.me
Don't know if it is any relevance to this thread but it's worth a try.
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David 617 said:
I'm comfortable editing the code, I'm just lost as to how I repackage and replace the old apk.
Maybe if you find anything on that you can post it here and we can get to work on it together...
Thx
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I hope this guide is of help to you : http://droidcandy.weebly.com/how-to-use-apk-manager.html
My upcoming Xposed module will include notifications for all apps:
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And a dialer... http://i.imgur.com/0pzY76H.jpg
And music metadata/controls.
And a game of Snake, cause why not, https://twitter.com/MohammadAG/status/467642113266421760
MohammadAG said:
My upcoming Xposed module will include notifications for all apps:
(Text at the bottom auto scrolls to show all text)
And a dialer... http://i.imgur.com/0pzY76H.jpg
And music metadata/controls.
And a game of Snake, cause why not, https://twitter.com/MohammadAG/status/467642113266421760
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This is cool!
I recognise your handle. Did you used to frequent Nokia Users forum way back when?
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Chris_c81 said:
This is cool!
I recognise your handle. Did you used to frequent Nokia Users forum way back when?
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NokiaUsers and talk.maemo.org
MohammadAG said:
My upcoming Xposed module will include notifications for all apps:
(Text at the bottom auto scrolls to show all text)
And a dialer... http://i.imgur.com/0pzY76H.jpg
And music metadata/controls.
And a game of Snake, cause why not, https://twitter.com/MohammadAG/status/467642113266421760
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Awesome work my friend !
Also thank you for creating the 3 Finger Screen Lock Mod :laugh:
But wouldn't it be possible to achieve this without the need to root ? For example by modifying the Dot View App ?
AshritShetty said:
Awesome work my friend !
Also thank you for creating the 3 Finger Screen Lock Mod :laugh:
But wouldn't it be possible to achieve this without the need to root ? For example by modifying the Dot View App ?
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As an art user I'd love this.
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I'm not a big fan of smali editting, especially with Dot View being a Play Store package, so no, sorry.
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