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[Q] In call color question

I'm running TAZv9 mod and have a nice looking color mod that makes my phone look and run really nice. Just curious if there was anyway to change the color on the screen that comes up when you are in a call. It has a red background when the call ends and green while you are in the call. Is there anyway to change this to a blue or whatever when you are in the call...basically is this something that can be skinned with one of the programs that is out there(MetaMorph).
I'm 41 years old and my 20 yr. old son has gotten me into this whole rooting thing. I appreciate you all letting an old guy hang in your forum. I write test software for a living so I am interested in maybe getting to the point where I can start messing with my own software apps, etc.
I'm sorry if the question seems really dumb to all you bright young people, but I couldn't find anything about it on the search button.
Thanks for any info and help,
THEEDGE

I can probably put together a quick metamorph for you. The file is in Phone.apk
So instead of the green gradient you want a blue gradient? And keep the red gradient when it ends?
Just place the attached file on your sdcard in "AndroidThemes" and use Metamorph.

Yep. That is exactly what I want. Thanks!
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Hey, not sure if you have had a chance to make that blue gradient yet? I was thinking I might just try to do it myself. So, do I just find the file on my phone, copy it to my
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Its attached to my post above.

Copy it to my computer and then use something like photoshop to edit it?
Sorry about the two posts...I was replying from my phone and somehow hit the menu and send as I was typing away. Is that file recognized by most picture editing software packages or do I need to convert it somehow? Thanks for any and all information. If there is a post or Wiki about this somewhere Im sorry...please point me in the right direction.
Thanks
THEEDGE
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Crap...sorry, I can't see it from the app on my phone.
Thanks again!
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fzpb61 said:
Copy it to my computer and then use something like photoshop to edit it?
Sorry about the two posts...I was replying from my phone and somehow hit the menu and send as I was typing away. Is that file recognized by most picture editing software packages or do I need to convert it somehow? Thanks for any and all information. If there is a post or Wiki about this somewhere Im sorry...please point me in the right direction.
Thanks
THEEDGE
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Just download the file and your computer. Hookup your phone and mount the sdcard. Then create a folder on it called "AndroidThemes". Next download "Metamorph" from the market. Run it and select the "blue-in-call" theme, and apply it.

Yes...I figured that out and it looks great. My questions were about what you used to modify the graphic (Photoshop)? Im hoping to start modifying some stuff and make my own graphics to use with Metamorph.
Thanks again for your help and for not flaming the old guy!
Sent from my Cyanogen Froyo using XDA App

fzpb61 said:
Yes...I figured that out and it looks great. My questions were about what you used to modify the graphic (Photoshop)? Im hoping to start modifying some stuff and make my own graphics to use with Metamorph.
Thanks again for your help and for not flaming the old guy!
Sent from my Cyanogen Froyo using XDA App
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There was a blue gradient in the apk already. I just renamed the file.

fzpb61 said:
I'm running TAZv9 mod and have a nice looking color mod that makes my phone look and run really nice. Just curious if there was anyway to change the color on the screen that comes up when you are in a call. It has a red background when the call ends and green while you are in the call. Is there anyway to change this to a blue or whatever when you are in the call...basically is this something that can be skinned with one of the programs that is out there(MetaMorph).
I'm 41 years old and my 20 yr. old son has gotten me into this whole rooting thing. I appreciate you all letting an old guy hang in your forum. I write test software for a living so I am interested in maybe getting to the point where I can start messing with my own software apps, etc.
I'm sorry if the question seems really dumb to all you bright young people, but I couldn't find anything about it on the search button.
Thanks for any info and help,
THEEDGE
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Can i ask how u got v9 when i never released it? Lol

LOL..yeah sorry. I had Version .8 I guess and then my son upgraded me I guess to version .9 and I thought it was 9...sorry!

Activate Safe Mode - Vibrant

After searching the forums and the internet in general, I was unable to find anybody that knew how to get into safe mode on the SGS Vibrant. In an effort to help a friend with a FC loop from hell, I have persisted until I discovered how it's done.
Power up the phone and start pressing the capacitive buttons. As soon as they light up during the boot up process, usually once the video of the 'S' begins, press and hold MENU & HOME all the way through the boot process until you see SAFE MODE appear in the bottom left of the screen. At that point you can release the buttons and you will now be in safe mode. This is similar to safe mode on Windows PCs. It will load just the bare minimum to get the system up and running. This is helpful if you have some rogue app crashing the system or as in my case, a launcher that went into a FC loop and wouldn't break free. To return the phone to normal, just reboot.
**Be aware that any widgets you had on your screens will need to be thrown to the trash and replaced upon restart.**

Great tip!
Thanks.

Wow... thanks. Wasn't even aware safe mode existed......

patriot1973 said:
After searching the forums and the internet in general, I was unable to find anybody that knew how to get into safe mode on the SGS Vibrant. In an effort to help a friend with a FC loop from hell, I have persisted until I discovered how it's done.
Power up the phone and start pressing the capacitive buttons. As soon as they light up during the boot up process, usually once the video of the 'S' begins, press and hold MENU & HOME all the way through the boot process until you see SAFE MODE appear in the bottom left of the screen. At that point you can release the buttons and you will now be in safe mode. This is similar to safe mode on Windows PCs. It will load just the bare minimum to get the system up and running. This is helpful if you have some rogue app crashing the system or as in my case, a launcher that went into a FC loop and wouldn't break free. To return the phone to normal, just reboot.
**Be aware that any widgets you had on your screens will need to be thrown to the trash and replaced upon restart.**
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+1 This should be in the Bible Thread. Great find!

You should repost this in the android dev forums
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patriot, thanks for creating the thread man. I've added it to the Sticky..

I have tried this on Froyo JPM
I have tried this on Eugene's JPM 2.2, but it does not work.
Is this only on 2.1 ROMS and what build specifically are you referring to?

bert269 said:
I have tried this on Eugene's JPM 2.2, but it does not work.
Is this only on 2.1 ROMS and what build specifically are you referring to?
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I'm using Stock 2.1/JI6. Safe mode *might* be omitted or broken on custom ROMs. For discovery sake, maybe you can keep trying it. Sometimes it can be tricky to get into, because timing can be everything. Keep us posted...

s15274n said:
patriot, thanks for creating the thread man. I've added it to the Sticky..
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Thanks! Glad I could contribute something useful to the community. I know XDA has upped my level of knowledge in a year's time.

How To Take Screenshots or Screen Capture Without additional Software (2.3.4)

hey guys and girls..i was playing with my galaxy s phone and was able to capture screens without any additional software installed and its super simple and eazy..heres how
Navigate to the Screen u want to capture
Press the BACK button and the HOME button at the same time..
Walla!!..its done...view it in gallery..hope i helped someone..
lol take screens of your homescreen and show off now hehehe ..enjoy
PS: if this thread is wrong then iam very sorry mods..please delete if i made a mistake..just helping out..

sumeetp said:
hey guys and girls..i was playing with my galaxy s phone and was able to capture screens without any additional software installed and its super simple and eazy..heres how
Navigate to the Screen u want to capture
Press the BACK button and the MENU button at the same time..
Walla!!..its done...view it in gallery..hope i helped someone..
lol take screens of your homescreen and show off now hehehe ..enjoy
PS: if this thread is wrong then iam very sorry mods..please delete if i made a mistake..just helping out..
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ya u helped someone who bought his phone today or yesterday only. its been there since 2.2

doccrow said:
ya u helped someone who bought his phone today or yesterday only. its been there since 2.2
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or maybe day before yesterday...

I am having phone 7-8 months and I didn't know for this..
So THANKS for info - sumeetp ..

Weird, for me it's back and home button!

Lol..np guys..n yes its da home button lol..
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Yup.. This function exist since 2.1.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

For some reason it is not working for me....
Do I have to hold BACK (soft key) and HOME (hard key) for some time?
Or just press it once?
Also where does it save the screenshots?
I sometimes find Capture folder on my phone with some screencaptured... I guessed I did it by accident but I do not know how...

Hold back & press home
Pics in /sdcard/screencapture/
... using tapatalk

Thanks for the reply but it is not working
Can it have anything to do with custom kernel or custom rom?
(I am on JVP CF root using rom kitchen)

Apparently it is rom related I guess.
I just read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100803

please lock/delete

please delete or lock this thread. it doesnt make sense anymore.

the biggest problem i had with the XXJPM was the battery drain so i switched to XWJPF which i think is a recent release but i am not so sure. i did not have any issues with the GPS but the sound lag was there when the screen is on sleep mode.
i installed the fugumod kernel and set the minimum core speed to 333 so it does not fall below that. and never had any sound issues and sound was great too. u can also set the core to performance (OC 800 kernel version and the speed stays at 800 all the time) but that will drain your battery in no time. just my experience
i tried kyrillos and its an awesome ROM, the only con was that i could not change themes. i am yet to try the INDROID but as always i dont like a lot of apps in any custom ROM so i remove them. kyrillos only had a few but looks like indroid has a whole load of em
i'd like to see someone build a rom with the
original theme (but able to install themes)
basic apps
newer market
newer map app
deodexed
a2sd
lagfree
CWM recovery
5 lockscreen mod
and all the function that comes with building a custom rom
the rest can be achieved with a custom kernel i guess
this would be awesome!!!!
p.s. the dev's at xda are doing an awesome job keeping us happy, they deserve a lot more than thank you's and i believe we are here today coz the devs here are doing something extraodinary thant the devs at samsung.
you guys are the best of the best.

hmm, interesting, a found a lot of people have trouble about clicking sound when making conversation. OC is ok, but.. why do that, processor itself will work how it must, i mean, if overclock it will drain too much battery, if underclock it will be slow. i only expirienced delay problem when receiving incoming call, it's a little bit slow, but else is ok.
today i got official upgrade for my galaxy 3. it was jp9, 2.2, not 2.2.1. i have problems now with back button when in contacts and when unlocking the phone. i have to press back or menu key few times to turn on the screen, but home key works fine. strange thing.. why they put bugged version of froyo to official update over kies..

clarkkov said:
You haven't searched hard enough. Check out Dahram's collection in dev section, I'm sure he has what you want.
Sent from cramped soft keyboard!
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Oh My GOD! it does exist. 1 week of torture flashing more than 30 times trying to find something to my liking.... ^_^ i did search but never showed up until now when i used the devs name....
clarkkov said:
As for the bugs, there are no bugs in XXJPM, it's perfect. Am using it for 2 months, tried most of the custom ROMs, but came back to XXJPM and customized it to my liking.
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:O ok now thats so strange, i flashed XXJPM the first time around and configured everything background syncing hsdpa gps and so on... battery went down within 16 hours of use :O but well i shouldnt complain.. have in so much power in a 4" device and here i am complaining... stupid me.

I agree with Clarkkov..I too have been using XXJPM for about 2 months now & there are no problems..the battery life is great..I easily get 3 days usage on a full charge. The 2 small issues I saw are:
1. Camera app. sometimes crashes.
2. Back button does not work in Contacts app., you have to click Home button to close it.
Does XXJPN resolve these issues..?

TekkenLaw said:
I agree with Clarkkov..I too have been using XXJPM for about 2 months now & there are no problems..the battery life is great..I easily get 3 days usage on a full charge. The 2 small issues I saw are:
1. Camera app. sometimes crashes.
2. Back button does not work in Contacts app., you have to click Home button to close it.
Does XXJPN resolve these issues..?
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i agree for back button. also when phone is locked, you can turn on the screen only with home key, or key for powering device..

TekkenLaw said:
2. Back button does not work in Contacts app., you have to click Home button to close it.
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I thought this was interesting...
So I turned on my phone...
Opened the Contacts app...
Pressed the back button...
...and it worked just fine.
JPM. Did you remember to do a factory reset?

TekkenLaw said:
1. Camera app. sometimes crashes.
2. Back button does not work in Contacts app., you have to click Home button to close it.
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The camera thing is a known issue (there is also a fixed camera.apk without that problem in the apps section). It has to do with gps/location as it tries to geotag the pictures you take.
I also can't confirm the back-buttons issue. I've been running XXJPM for a while and back button works just fine! Try a wipe (or at least clear cache) and see if that makes a difference...

TekkenLaw said:
2. Back button does not work in Contacts app., you have to click Home button to close it.
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Are you using Launcher Pro?
If yes kill the Contacts app ,and add again the shortcut in your launcher by long-pressing the icon.
Now when you open the app it must work normally.

this thread can be closed.

Closed as requested.
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AOKP--JB-4.1.2 for gtab (with Rom Control) 12/13/2012

Ok peeps, here is another great rom for you to play with.
For those who dont know what the Android Open Kang Project is:
http://aokp.co/
This rom strives to utilize the best hacks and mods of all roms and put them into one great build.
It was built by me, but it is coded by a wonderful crew of smart people and it performs quite well.
It features many nice addons:
* customized lockscreen with color changing for the text and a nice weather widget plus more
* customize navigation bar, Navbar hiding for NBA JAm and other phone Ui games and apps
* color theming for the navbar, along with the ability to add navbar buttons which you can set to do what you want
Basically, tons of stuff. I recommend flashing and going to settings>Rom Control and just spending about thirty minutes seeing all the things you can do.
On my end, I have tried to remove what we dont need for some extra RAM. I changed up the teamdrh device overlays to suit this ROM. modified build.prop for gameloft compatibility, applied Nobe's fixes for hdmi audio and gaming audio. Various other things to get it working well.......
This is still a work in progress!!!!
Many thanks to teamdrh for the "OEM device support"
Many thanks to Fosser for his kernel
Many thanks to the AOKP crew for such a great ROM
****INSTALL INFO*******
1. Use teamdrh nvflash for Jellybean - the 350meg prep
2. Wipe data/ factory reset
3. connect to PC, copy rom, and Flash away
ENJOY!
Known Issues:
Stock launcher has shortcut issues, YOU WILL NEED A DIFFERENT ONE. I left it alone so you guys could just use what you want. I recommend Nova Launcher, this is the one AOKP uses on official builds, but again, I left it alone so you could decide, but you will not be disappointed with Nova.
AOKP has their own wallpapaers, the app would not retrieve them though, still looking into this
Internal Camera, of course, NOT YET!
Others? please....you tell me. I dont have a dock, and I dont do many of the things that others do, so there may be issues that I have not yet uncovered. I dont care about logcats or whatever, just post what dont work if you find something. THANKS!
YOU MUST GO THANK ANY MEMBER OF THE AOKP CREW, AS WELL AS TEAMDRH. THEY MAKE THIS POSSIBLE.
http://d-h.st/1Mz
Recommended GAPPS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918484&highlight=gapps+market+only
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As always, flash at your own risk. Merry Christmas!

reserved

Congratulations
Super to have your great support. Despite I'am not AOKP fan,but for sure I will test it during the weekend.

Any screen shots?

Guys I am currently testing this Bad A$$ build and will let you know how it goes. Had to change somethings so that I can run it on my current 250m system, no hardware stuff just bloated phone crap. I will post some Screenies for you later. TY

Nash Enders said:
Any screen shots?
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Yeah I tested this for a couple of days, and threw it up for you guys to play with it. Im sure it has bugs that I didnt find, but I have been knee deep in trying to get 4.2 to boot and I dont have this rom loaded, but I will reload when I get a chance and throw some screenshots up for you.
I will say, though, this is the most user customizeable rom yet.

nobe1976 said:
Guys I am currently testing this Bad A$$ build and will let you know how it goes. Had to change somethings so that I can run it on my current 250m system, no hardware stuff just bloated phone crap. I will post some Screenies for you later. TY
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check the RAM...... should be from 180-205 mb free most of the time!

redeyedjedi said:
check the RAM...... should be from 180-205 mb free most of the time!
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Swagpaper.apk doesn't work because there isn't any paper in it and also it might not match the SystemUI or Framework-res to open up. Going to pull some apktool skills on this and see what I can come up with.

redeyedjedi said:
Yeah I tested this for a couple of days, and threw it up for you guys to play with it. Im sure it has bugs that I didnt find, but I have been knee deep in trying to get 4.2 to boot and I dont have this rom loaded, but I will reload when I get a chance and throw some screenshots up for you.
I will say, though, this is the most user customizeable rom yet.
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Hi! Thanks for the rom !
I was testing. I can't overclock. With Settings or System Tuner I can't change the frequency over 1Ghz... The slider won't go across 1ghz. Weird
My fault, just needed to make the gesture right. Running on 1.2 ghz!

johnnybr said:
Hi! Thanks for the rom !
I was testing. I can't overclock. With Settings or System Tuner I can't change the frequency over 1Ghz... The slider won't go across 1ghz. Weird
My fault, just needed to make the gesture right. Running on 1.2 ghz!
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You could also try tjohnson's boot.img, then overclock in the rom to 1.5. If it works go hit his thanks button though.

can someone show me how to post screenshots???

Just take pictures (screenshots). And, upload via xda app or tapatalk.
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redeyedjedi said:
can someone show me how to post screenshots???
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Upload them to drop box in your public folder. Copy the link and instead of add link in the advance you are going to add image. You have to use drop box and not dev host. It doesn't work right for some reason.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using xda app-developers app

redeyedjedi said:
You could also try tjohnson's boot.img, then overclock in the rom to 1.5. If it works go hit his thanks button though.
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I am testing this right now. That way: the boot.img from Tjohnson's inside that zip (this aokp) and flashed... With antutu, there is more score on tjohnson's rom (I could get 8K). I have tryed Nobe's rom. Didn't boot. Even the boot animation won't showed.
Well, I am addicted on benchmark...
Sorry for my bad english!

The navigation buttons are so spread out. Is there any way to get them closer together on the lower left corner?

Nash Enders said:
The navigation buttons are so spread out. Is there any way to get them closer together on the lower left corner?
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Yes....in settings,rom control,navbar. You can have 7 buttons, spread them out, squeeze together, change colors,etc.

redeyedjedi said:
Yes....in settings,rom control,navbar. You can have 7 buttons, spread them out, squeeze together, change colors,etc.
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Okay, I've found how to add more buttons, which does squeeze them together. However, I only want three buttons (back, home, recent apps) and squeezed together on the lower left. Is there a way to do that? If I make the other buttons empty, there are still icons showing that there are buttons there, just that pressing them won't do anything.

All settings for this are in settings>ROM control>navigation bar
At the bottom where it says "combined bar width port" or "land" you move slider left or right and the buttons will move, you most likely want 5 percent, do both but "land" is landscape. If you just want three buttons then just choose 3 under "Nav button quantity". And if you want more, up to 7 then in the settings just underneath the quantity you must choose what the buttons do for a short press and a long press if you want. You can change the icons too.

I'm actually liking this ROM the most so far out of the Jelly Bean ROMs. It's pretty lean. It performs well. There are a lot of options. And every app I've tried on it has worked.

Here is something weird. I flashed this ROM on my wife's tablet and everything works with it. So I decided to flash it on my tablet and some apps, like Dictionary.com, aren't compatible. Any ideas why this would be?