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[Tutorial ] How to change Lock Screen Background on Framework-res.apk

Tools needed :
Apk manager 4.9 (using options for each step )
Notepad++( Hexadecimal editor for *.xml )
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
1. pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk (option 0)
2. Decompile apk (option 9)
3. add your pic to drawable-hdpi (must be a .png) and resize it as 480x800 ( if not, the picture will be stretched to fit in the resolution ) _ you can rename the file lockscreen_background.png for example
4. open the file res\layout\keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml with notepad++, and find the line
Code:
<RelativeLayout android:gravity="center_horizontal" android:id="@id/root" android:background="#70000000" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"
change to
Code:
<RelativeLayout android:gravity="center_horizontal" android:id="@id/root" android:background="@drawable/lockscreen_background" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"
5. compile the apk (option 11)
(when recompile do)
5.1. Hit yes to "system app".
5.2. Hit yes to restoring the files:
6. -Open the "keep" folder and delete resources.arsc and res\layout\keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml
7. when it is done, rename unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk and put it back to /system/framework/ again (you can just drag it to the zip file with 7zip)
Code:
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]=============Lockscreen Note==================
Once you have my theme, no needs to follow my Tuto as i already coded the xml for the lockscreen
You only need a picture 480 x 800
Open my zip file theme with 7zip and drag the picture in :
Framework > framework-res.apk > res > drawable
Then go back and 7zip will ask you to apply the changes on the apk.
All done, enjoy it!
===========================================[/COLOR]
Enjoy it

Thank you
I was wanted to know this tip.
I'll be make my theme apply this tip.

tried to change picture on LeeDroid 3.0.2 and stuck on splash screen

This is cool, but will it have to be changed every time you change your wallpaper? And on a completely unrelated note, do you have a Lion cub as a pet? (looking at the lock screen and one of your home screens)

Ignore.z said:
tried to change picture on LeeDroid 3.0.2 and stuck on splash screen
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If you are stuck on splash screen, must be something wrong during the compilation of the apk _ did you tried to modify *.png9 files as well ?

Matty Matt said:
This is cool, but will it have to be changed every time you change your wallpaper? And on a completely unrelated note, do you have a Lion cub as a pet? (looking at the lock screen and one of your home screens)
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Unfortunately, until some dev with free time wants to launch an app' for that, yes, we will need to changed the background _ only the background as the setup @drawable/whatever you named your picture.png doesnt change.
Hope it helps

Something is wrong when i try to open the xml file with N++ ..i've upload my xml file,could you edit it just like u said in step 4??? ty

Yorzua said:
If you are stuck on splash screen, must be something wrong during the compilation of the apk _ did you tried to modify *.png9 files as well ?
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I only changed picture

aca85 said:
Something is wrong when i try to open the xml file with N++ ..i've upload my xml file,could you edit it just like u said in step 4??? ty
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Sorry my friend, wrong file
You must edit keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml
Try again with the correct file, follow the steps and everything should be fine as it working for me and many people more

Ignore.z said:
I only changed picture
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I need more infos in order to help you :
did you start from a stock framework.apk ?
did you get any erros during decompile/compile ?
did you change only the picture or did you modify the required xml too ?

Yorzua said:
I need more infos in order to help you :
did you start from a stock framework.apk ?
did you get any erros during decompile/compile ?
did you change only the picture or did you modify the required xml too ?
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yes, I started from stock apk
i had no errors
i put new picture (lockscreen_background.png) to drawable-hdpi and modify the xml like you write

lockscreen_background.png to drawable folder
Ignore.z said:
yes, I started from stock apk
i had no errors
i put new picture (lockscreen_background.png) to drawable-hdpi and modify the xml like you write
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Second error :
lockscreen_background.png MUST be placed in drawable and not in drawable-hdpi
Read carefully my post
Please click on the thanks button for this one

Thanks a lot, it help me a lot

It's awesome! Thanks the information.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Yorzua said:
Second error :
lockscreen_background.png MUST be placed in drawable and not in drawable-hdpi
Read carefully my post
Please click on the thanks button for this one
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still not working

Ignore.z said:
still not working
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i helped you three times on three posts and no one thanks from you...
it is working perfectly for everyone _ start to thanks people for their help and maybe i will help you modding directly your file for you

Thanks for the hint Do you know maybe some more (I am building a theme just like you)?
Do you know KBanause's threat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9978779#post9978779? Maybe he could add your howto to the collection.

affmalg said:
Thanks for the hint Do you know maybe some more (I am building a theme just like you)?
Do you know KBanause's threat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9978779#post9978779? Maybe he could add your howto to the collection.
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I thanked you on your theme thread
i knew already and thaked too the great tuto of Kbanause which i recomend for those who want to start theming.
KBanause Guide for Android 2.3
I am preparing a new tuto which could be add to it :
[Tutorial]How to edit smali files
If you like my work, please hit the thanks button here

Apk manager 4.9 and Notepad++
Apk manager 4.9 and Notepad++ ==> links for download added on the first post

works great, good tutorial
thanxxxx cron999

New SE Launcher + Timescape for O1

Want that new xperia launcher on your phone? Then mumble no more.
This mod will enable you to use the Xperia launcher plus timescape widgets on your Optimus One android phone
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING BLAH BLAH BLAH ETC.
WHAT YOU NEED
1. The flashable zip files containing the actual launcher and SE widgets(Download here)
2. Terminal emulator(free from market)
3. Executable script to modify build.prop(Download here)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure that the executable script(AKA "build") is placed in the root(meaning the base) of your SD card.
2. Using terminal emulator, input this command.(press enter after each line)
Code:
su
sh /sdcard/build
--this should change your build's manufacturer from LGE to Sony Ericsson--
--if an error appears, take note of the error message and post it here--
3. Reboot to recovey and flash SE_timescape.zip
4. Enjoy!!!!!
SMALL WARNING:
No undo.zip as of now, so if you're kind of fidgety on what's in your phone, stay away for now. But, if you have basic knowledge in removing system files, just fiddle with the zip file and you'll know exactly what to remove.
Bugs(help needed):
-app drawer button is placed a little bit high
-photo and video widget may present some errors
Thanks to cygnus of samdroid.net. Click here to visit the original thread

can i see the screenshot?

Screenies are up. I hope you like her, er I mean them.

Yo ungaze-dude you just posted wrong link you posted ungaze's data2sd link.

So that's why there's no one downloading the zip file. Thanks for pointing it out man.
Link fixed

i get this error in terminal "sed: -i requires an argument "

aragarm said:
i get this error in terminal "sed: -i requires an argument "
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funny, that shouldn't happen. try to re-download. this time I uploaded the one I actually used on my phone.

i am currently using se launcher (for xperia) how is it different with that? Also app drawer button is not high for my launcher.

This launcher sucks. App Drawer doesn't show all apps.

good work man ! but the timescape font is HUGE!
looks ugly :/

it wieked on CM 7.0.2 )
i flashed this archive into recovery
and before i changed this string in build.prop
ro.product.manufacturer=LGE
to
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson

neimovirne said:
it wieked on CM 7.0.2 )
i flashed this archive into recovery
and before i changed this string in build.prop
ro.product.manufacturer=LGE
to
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson
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That's exactly the same procedures as the 1st post.
the downloadable "build" script will automate the build prop change needed, while the SE_timescape.zip is a signed(edify) version of SEUX.zip.
About the fonts, YEP they're ugly alright(as you can see on my screenies) I wasn't really planning to use timescape but I really wanted the photo and video widget to work. So if anyone can help here, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Another thing, I wanted to use the SE launcher from this thread but was unsuccessful. Again, if anyone can help out, please do.
Even though it has a few bloats, I still like this launcher(+ photo widget and folders - really cool). I also think it's really fast. I don't have much time to tinker right now so any help would be greatly appreciated.

ungaze said:
That's exactly the same procedures as the 1st post.
the downloadable "build" script will automate the build prop change needed, while the SE_timescape.zip is a signed(edify) version of SEUX.zip.
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where do you see in the first post at least one file for flash recovery?

neimovirne said:
where do you see in the first post at least one file for flash recovery?
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WHAT YOU NEED
1. The flashable zip files containing the actual launcher and SE widgets(Download here) <-----HERE?!?!?!?!?!?
2. Terminal emulator(free from market)
3. Executable script to modify build.prop(Download here)
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Did you get to read the post?

ungaze said:
Did you get to read the post?
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I downloaded this archive but it was not clear files, not like in the archive that sent me
and by the way, on my phone works all widgets

neimovirne said:
I downloaded this archive but it was not clear files, not like in the archive that sent me
and by the way, on my phone works all widgets
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I really don't know where you're getting at but trust me, both files are one and the same(only difference is with the update scripts which can be fixed by toggling signature verification). Anyways I've re-uploaded the SE_timescape.zip which is now compatible with all optimus one recoveries.
Have you tried the large photo widget? Did it work for you?
BTW, here's a screenie of the pinch gesture, really nice:

Can we use this on the optimus s? I would love it

cmyasika1 said:
Can we use this on the optimus s? I would love it
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yes but don't do the steps in RED
WHAT YOU NEED
1. The flashable zip files containing the actual launcher and SE widgets(Download here)
2. Terminal emulator(free from market)
3. Executable script to modify build.prop(Download here)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure that the executable script(AKA "build") is placed in the root(meaning the base) of your SD card.
2. Using terminal emulator, input this command.(press enter after each line)
Code:
su
sh /sdcard/build
--this should change your build's manufacturer from LGE to Sony Ericsson--
--if an error appears, take note of the error message and post it here--
3. Reboot to recovey and flash SE_timescape.zip
4. Enjoy!!!!!
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Instead, manually change your build.prop by changing this line:
ro.product.manufacturer=LGE
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into this:
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson
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or you could follow this thread specifically for optimus S:
androidcentral.com courtesy of captmeach7

ungaze said:
yes but don't do the steps in RED
Instead, manually change your build.prop by changing this line:
into this:
or you could follow this thread specifically for optimus S:
androidcentral.com courtesy of captmeach7
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So do I just flash the zip?

Where do I change the build.prop at? And will the SE widgets work?

[APP][23-5-2012] Samsung Galaxy S III S Voice - "Network Error" Fix w/o Changing you

[APP][23-5-2012] Samsung Galaxy S III S Voice - "Network Error" Fix w/o Changing you
Samsung Galaxy S III S Voice leaked and if you have ICS rom in your phone then you can test of S Voice. S Voice has the promise to be one of the better voice command options for Android as compare to iphone siri
It's unclear what devices can and can't run the app right now. So far so you can take a chance to test it and report it at comment section
you can also install it by
1. Unrar the file and copy the apk file
2. Copy to system/app folder
3. Change permission to rw-r-r
restart phone.
BIG THANKS TO : Playout
• You MUST HAVE ICS ROM.
• If the apk is giving you parsing error then move the apk under data/app and set permission via Root Explorer or something as,
x x -
x - -
x - -
BUG FIX - "Network Error" Fix w/o Changing your build Prop
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
PRESS THANKS IF YOU LIKE IT
http://www.mediafire.com/?cr133uyjyddc1aj
http://www.4shared.com/android/jTCWeXO7/svoice-signed.html
Dropbox Mirror
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ygskrtyufx6qn7x/svoice-signed.apk?dl=1 - Currently down

dl
mediafire blocked at my workplace and dropbox link dead "Too much traffic" congrats

Report
It doesn't work as expected. Speech recognition and responses are very cool, but the app gets stuck almost every time after the first response. :-(

amit.meena05 said:
Samsung Galaxy S III S Voice leaked and if you have ICS rom in your phone then you can test of S Voice. S Voice has the promise to be one of the better voice command options for Android as compare to iphone siri
It's unclear what devices can and can't run the app right now. So far so you can take a chance to test it and report it at comment section
you can also install it by
1. Unrar the file and copy the apk file
2. Copy to system/app folder
3. Change permission to rw-r-r
restart phone.
• You MUST HAVE ICS ROM.
• If the apk is giving you parsing error then move the apk under data/app and set permission via Root Explorer or something as,
x x -
x - -
x - -
PRESS THANKS IF YOU LIKE IT
http://www.mediafire.com/?m7mu6pdt0b63dul
Dropbox Mirror
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aaratzvdvea9dsv/voicetalk.apk
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Any credits to original thread?

opera38205 said:
mediafire blocked at my workplace and dropbox link dead "Too much traffic" congrats
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Try this
http://uploaded.to/file/itkvz5ej

emyller said:
It doesn't work as expected. Speech recognition and responses are very cool, but the app gets stuck almost every time after the first response. :-(
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it will only work on ICS and it must be rooted

myawan said:
Any credits to original thread?
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Already thanks to original thread

amit.meena05 said:
Already thanks to original thread
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Your thanks alone won't do.
Put the credits tag on your post and link the original thread

guys please report in comment section that is s voice is working or not

Network Error
This is the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662255
I also read there that you need to change your build.prop to make it work if you get "network error" you know if i get problems with any app if i do that modification? using HepHappy Final build, thx

DieGo316 said:
This is the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662255
I also read there that you need to change your build.prop to make it work if you get "network error" you know if i get problems with any app if i do that modification? using HepHappy Final build, thx
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To Fix EDIT MOD :
To fix the network error, edit two lines in the build.prop to add GT-I9300
The 2 lines should look like the following:
ro.product.device=GT-I9300
ro.product.model=GT-I9300

amit.meena05 said:
it will only work on ICS and it must be rooted
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It is ICS. And, obviously, it's rooted.
[AOKP, build #36]

Can I install S Voice in normal or i have to copy it to system/app

emyller said:
It is ICS. And, obviously, it's rooted.
[AOKP, build #36]
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then it will be work fine

Newbie256 said:
Can I install S Voice in normal or i have to copy it to system/app
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1. Unrar the file and copy the apk file
2. Copy to system/app folder
3. Change permission to rw-r-r
restart phone.

normal;
it works if you install it normally

amit.meena05 said:
To Fix EDIT MOD :
To fix the network error, edit two lines in the build.prop to add GT-I9300
The 2 lines should look like the following:
ro.product.device=GT-I9300
ro.product.model=GT-I9300
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What is the file that Ineed to edit??
Thank you!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

opera38205 said:
it works if you install it normally
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you can try else you have to copy app in system /app

I got it installed, placed in the system/app folder. Changed the build.prop files. I still get a DC after asking it to call someone.
Any ideas or thoughts on getting it to stop fc-ing? Also I find this weird, I had 45% power before hand. Now I'm at 17%. Check out the drop in my screenshoot.
Sent from my iPhone killing White Epic 4G Touch. Running milestone5 AOKP.

pabligeno said:
What is the file that Ineed to edit??
Thank you!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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To get the S-Voice to work..
1A. You need ICS, if your on GB, ttyl
1B. You NEED rooted device
1C. Do NOT directly install like a regular APK
2A. Open the apk file on your PC with WinZip / 7Zip
2B. Extract "libsvoxtts.so" from \lib\armeabi\
2C. Transfer both these files to your ICS device or you can push via adb
3A. Copy the voicetalk.apk (i tested with this name) to /system/app
3B. If there no space, remove some apks not required pref by Titanium Backup
3C. Copy the voicetalk.apk with say ES Explorer or via ADB PUSH
3D. Change permission of voicetalk.apk to rw,r,r
3E. Press and hold >> Properties >> Change (ES Explorer)
3F. Copy the libsvoxtts.so to /system/lib (do check this is required or not)
4A. Edit build.prop (with build.prop Editor or manually)
4B. Edit property ro.product.device with value GT-I9300
4C. Edit property ro.product.model with value GT-I9300
5A. Restart Phone
5B. Start S Voice from launcher
5C. I saw during setup trying to change Hi Galaxy to your own command crashed the app.

[Guide] XML editing for framework(pictures included) Updated 240214

Hi all XDA members, today I am going to show you how to edit xml files in your framework-res.apk so you can edit auto - rotation on lockscreen or CRT - Animation. This does not apply to the Arc only, most Android phone's framework can be edited this way except maybe Samsung or HTC phones which have an extra resource file. This guide contains screenshots and is meant to be noob friendly so everything is self explanatory, you don't need a rocket scientist to explain everything.
What you need:
Framework-res.apk you want to edit
Apktool
Notepad++ is recommended for editing XMLs.
7-zip
So let's get started:
1. If you want to edit the framework file, naturally you should have extracted it from your phone. If you have not done so, the framework-res.apk can be found in system/framework/framework-res.apk(requires root access)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. Place the file into apktool directory
4. Press shift and right click the directory(don't select any file, just press shift right click in the empty space of your apktool directory, you should see "Open command window here")
5. You should see a command window like this:
6. Type this command: apktool if framework-res.apk. You should get a response like this:
7. Now type this command:apktool d framework-res.apk. This will decompile your framework-res.apk so you can access the xml files.
8. Go back to your apktool file. You should see a new folder called framework-res(Yes, please take a good look. I circled it for your sake.)
9. Open the folder. go to res/values/bools.xml
10. Right click on file, select edit with Notepad++
11. Now open in Notepad++, you can edit and choose the functions you want to add just by editing the boolean with "true" or "false"
That's it, you are now ready to choose if you want auto rotation lockscreen or enable CRT animation.
Stay tuned to this thread, I will make a second thread about recompiling your framework and signing it for use on your phone.
If you have found any errors in this tutorial, please send me a PM and I shall rectify it.
At the request of some users, I have updated the thread with the compiling and signing steps as well, so please continue reading.
12. Firstly we need some files to sign the apks, so go to your original framework-res.apk, right click -> 7 zip -> Open Archive
13. Extract the folder "META-INF" and the file "AndroidManifest.xml" from the framework-res.apk
13a. Alternatively, you can find the files in <your framework-res folder> -> Original // No "<>" symbols, please see attached screenshot
14. Before we compile the framework, please rename the folder to avoid any conflicts with the existing framework-res.apk
15. Type this command: apktool b <your framework-res folder> and press Enter // No "<>" symbols, please see attached screenshot
16. You should get a response like this:
17. Go to <your framework-res folder> -> dist -> framework-res.apk // No "<>" symbols, please see attached screenshot
WARNING! DO NOT PUSH THIS FILE INTO YOUR PHONE YET. IT HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED AND WILL CAUSE A BOOTLOOP IF YOU PUSH IT TO /SYSTEM. PLEASE CHECK THAT THESE FEW STEPS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BEFORE PUSHING IT TO /SYSTEM
18. Right click the file, go to 7-zip -> Open Archive
19. Select the files you extracted or received from step 10 or 10a
20. Drag and drop into 7-zip. You will get a warning message. Press "Yes".
21. You should have both files copied into the apk. You have signed the framework-res.apk and the file is OK for use.
22. Push the framework-res.apk into /system/framework, set RW-R--R-- permissions and reboot.
That's it. Your phone should be functioning normally and the changes you did internally should take effect.
If you have found any errors in this tutorial, please send me a PM and I shall rectify it.
Also, please PM me or comment if you have questions.
If the question has been asked before, please read the previous posts if there are any.
Repeat questions will not be entertained.

popthosegaskets said:
Stay tuned to this thread, I will make a second thread about recompiling your framework and signing it for use on your phone.
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Would be better keeping it all in one thread.
Sent from Myushi

XperienceD said:
Would be better keeping it all in one thread.
Sent from Myushi
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Ok, thanks for the feedback
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did you ever manage to get round to posting a recompiling guide??

Inside 4ndroid said:
did you ever manage to get round to posting a recompiling guide??
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I'm busy with other stuff, although if you want me to redo the guide I can do so.
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popthosegaskets said:
I'm busy with other stuff, although if you want me to redo the guide I can do so.
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that would be awsome if you could write up the recompile guide.. but no rush only when you get the time... thanks

Inside 4ndroid said:
that would be awsome if you could write up the recompile guide.. but no rush only when you get the time... thanks
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Ok... I shall redo this guide.
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Thread content updated per user request.

[TUTORIAL] How to enable cost saving option in conversations.apk

Hello everyone!
In this tutorial i will show you how to enable the hidden cost saving feature on your Xperia device!
What does this features?
It's actually an embed feature of the Xperia conversations.apk but it's hidden by default, at least on some versions of roms (conversations.apk extracted from Global & Greek FTF files have this option enabled by default).
What does, is to convert certain letters. This way, when you writing for example a message in greek or in polish, instead of having 70 characters per message, you will have 160, so you will not have to spend extra money.
Pretty cool, nah?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
​
Let's see now how to make it:
Requirements:
You must know how to decompile/compile and sign and apk.
Notepad++
The Conversations apk (deoxeded).
Procedure:
1. Decompile the Conversations.apk
2. Navigate to res/ values/ bools.xml and open the file using Notepad++
3. As you can see the following values are set to false by default.
<bool name="character_conversion">false</bool>
<bool name="character_conversion_visibility">false</bool>
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Click to collapse
Set them to true
<bool name="character_conversion">true</bool>
<bool name="character_conversion_visibility">true</bool>
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Click to collapse
4. Now save the file and exit.
5. Next thing to do is navigate to res/ xml / default_settings.xml ; Open the file using Notepad++
6. As you can see the following values are set to false by default.
<setting key="character-conversion" runtime="true">false</setting>
<setting key="character-conversion-visibility" runtime="false">false</setting>
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Click to collapse
Set them to true
<setting key="character-conversion" runtime="true">true</setting>
<setting key="character-conversion-visibility" runtime="false">true</setting>
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Click to collapse
7. Now save the file and exit.
8. Recompile your apk
9. Sign the apk
10. Enjoy!

Gonna use it in my rom
Thanks

great!
but i think it is only useful for letter-based language, not for the others like Chinese...
cuz when it over 70l it still turn to 2 pieces of sms...

Congrats
You are on portal now

can i use it for arabic language???

I don't use Sony's messaging app, but I would like to see an xposed module for this

Nice...
I tried like this:
From this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39147343&postcount=1
Went to:
/Data/Data/com.sonyerricsson.conversations/shared_prefs
Edit the file:
com.sonyericsson.conversations_preferences.xml
Changed the
<boolean name="semc_pref_key_character_conversation" value="false" to "true"
Until know never show the warning and the number of SMS that i have wrote and sent...
Works in the same, right?

@DaRk-L0rD
Is in bool.xml of Conversations.apk the option to disable by default "Delivery Report"?

Lc1975 said:
Nice...
I tried like this:
From this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39147343&postcount=1
Went to:
/Data/Data/com.sonyerricsson.conversations/shared_prefs
Edit the file:
com.sonyericsson.conversations_preferences.xml
Changed the
<boolean name="semc_pref_key_character_conversation" value="false" to "true"
Until know never show the warning and the number of SMS that i have wrote and sent...
Works in the same, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its nothing happen...?
Sent from my LT26ii using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

If someone doesn't want to play with apktool, there is simpler way:
Go to /data/data/com.sonyerricsson.conversations/shared_prefs/com.sonyerricsson.conversations_preferences.xml
At the end of that file add the following line, so it should look like this:
Code:
<boolean name="character-conversion-visibility" value="true" />
</map>
And now character conversion option appears in the settings.

Works for me....

Sorry to write it but why for God's sake someone have to decompile conversations.apk to do so? All you have to do is turn off spell-check in Language and Input settings, then use only ASCII characters (english alphabet) when typing the message. That way you won't be limited to use only 70 characters, I'm doing it this way myself.

@kontini yes mate, it's there
@Lc1975 works this way too but do you have the option in the Settings this way?
@eLGi what if someone wants to have both? Also who builds rom maybe just wants to add this feature too!

No option in the settings....
For me a (real newbie) what i did was more simple...

Would it be the same to extract the conversations.apk from a Global or Greek FTF files and replace with it the current conversation.apk file ?

removed

make it withe overlay
hi
i extract a rom from z1 and where's i found com.sonyericsson.conversations-res.apk in /system/vendor/overlay and moded it like activate all option
it's attached you copy it to /system/vendor/overlay and you change permission to rw-r-r-- and reboot il wil work perfectly it work for 4.3 and 4.4
here is screenshot
see my TUTO here