i was wondering if there was a way to change the size of the soft buttons for home, back, ect. I was hoping to make them smaller as to not interfere with games and other apps. as well as making the home screen larger and better looking. please if any one has any info on this i would appreciate it. i am not a developer but do have lots of android experience so any info may be useful. Thanks
EDIT: with new firmware out if you have updated the frameworks posted here so far wont work. i am trying to get someone to post a new framework from the new firmware. Hopefully someone will. Thanks
The icons you're interested in are located in the drawable folder of the framework-res.apk (buttonbar_sys_*), along with the relevant xml files. I tried resizing the existing icons, but all you get is smaller icons! The buttonbar remains the same size. I'm currently looking at which xml file to edit to resize the bar itself.
cool looks like a start at least. keep me updated. thanks
You can remove side panel alltogether. Buttons will then placed in the top status panel. Root is needed.
From Archos Gen8 FAQ on 4pda.ru (can't posting outside links, sorry):
In the /data/local.prop file add string
Code:
ro.board.has_buttonbar=no
reboot
to change buttons size, install app LCD Density
add to local.prop sting
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=120
reboot
PS. Perhaps with modified buttons from reply #2 we don't need the last step, as it change font size too.
you can also use the app 'lcd density' to change the resolution of the screen, which makes the buttons smaller.
tashtego said:
You can remove side panel alltogether. Buttons will then placed in the top status panel. Root is needed.
From Archos Gen8 FAQ on 4pda.ru (can't posting outside links, sorry):
In the /data/local.prop file add string
Code:
ro.board.has_buttonbar=no
reboot
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This (and other system settings) can also be found here at XDA
to change buttons size, install app LCD Density
add to local.prop sting
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=120
reboot
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Just to clarify, you either need to add that string to local.prop or install LCD Density, no need for both. The only problem with this is that it changes the size of the entire UI, and makes the icons in the status bar really tiny. That really bugs me!
PS. Perhaps with modified buttons from reply #2 we don't need the last step, as it change font size too.
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There are different images for the icons in the notification bar. They are also in the drawable folder, but are called stat_sys_*. Also, simply resizing those doesn't work either. Tried it, but the icon area stays the same, so the smaller icons are just stretched out to fill the space - doesn't look good!
Why all the guys want to kill the softbuttons?
Without them, it don´t work
The only thing is bad on the buttons is the fact that they still there by playing games
But on my Archos 5 IT , theres an fullscreen mode with that you can disable the bar/buttons by playing games.. maybe a dev can look at it
Lennb said:
Why all the guys want to kill the softbuttons?
Without them, it don´t work
The only thing is bad on the buttons is the fact that they still there by playing games
But on my Archos 5 IT , theres an fullscreen mode with that you can disable the bar/buttons by playing games.. maybe a dev can look at it
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no, kill them than install softkeys, it works for me, no any problem^^
Reading through gen8 thread on 4pda.ru i have found another method:
For example, for 32px notification bar height, unpack framework_res.apk and change file \res\values-long-mdpi\dimens.xml as follows:
Code:
<dimen name="full_statusbar_height">32.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="compact_statusbar_height">32.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="statusbar_button_width">40.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="statusbar_button_height">32.0px</dimen>
And don't forget string "ro.board.has_buttonbar=no" in the \data\local.prop
No need to resize images. They will be scaled down automatically.
See attached screens.
ahh looks like progress , im guessing im going to need root if i want to change the framework_res.apk? which one is best for this archangle, uruk or churlis method?
tashtego said:
Reading through gen8 thread on 4pda.ru i have found another method:
For example, for 32px notification bar height, unpack framework_res.apk and change file \res\values-long-mdpi\dimens.xml as follows:
Code:
<dimen name="full_statusbar_height">32.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="compact_statusbar_height">32.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="statusbar_button_width">40.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="statusbar_button_height">32.0px</dimen>
And don't forget string "ro.board.has_buttonbar=no" in the \data\local.prop
No need to resize images. They will be scaled down automatically.
See attached screens.
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Can you attach your moded framework-res.apk? I have an A70S if that matters. I don't knw how to mod the xml myself so please help out
tashtego said:
Reading through gen8 thread on 4pda.ru i have found another method:
For example, for 32px notification bar height, unpack framework_res.apk and change file \res\values-long-mdpi\dimens.xml as follows:
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Nice find, thank you so much for sharing. Was still looking at xml files in the drawable folder.
Bickmista said:
ahh looks like progress , im guessing im going to need root if i want to change the framework_res.apk? which one is best for this archangle, uruk or churlis method?
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Won't work with Archangel root, as that doesn't allow you to make changes to system files.
saprano614 said:
Can you attach your moded framework-res.apk?
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Will be making some changes to my custom framework, so check out my thread over the next few days.
i need A framework for an 70it. I don't think that the one for a 101 will work on mine. But I don't know.
fisha21 said:
Won't work with Archangel root, as that doesn't allow you to make changes to system files.
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cheers just one more question, would this work on the A43?
Attaching zipped framework apks, 32px and 24px versions fo 70IT, courtesy by bokorez from 4pda.ru. He used rooting method from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197 (permanent r/w). I myself now only waiting for tablet, so i can't check files yet. Use it for your own risk please
It would be fine if somebody much knowledgeable than me would explain here, how to upload these files on the device.
Thanks alot. that helped out a great deal.
EDIT: I think that both are the same. i used them both and they worked but both changed the size to the same. i think that they are both 32px.
tashtego said:
Reading through gen8 thread on 4pda.ru i have found another method:
For example, for 32px notification bar height, unpack framework_res.apk and change file \res\values-long-mdpi\dimens.xml as follows:
Code:
<dimen name="full_statusbar_height">32.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="compact_statusbar_height">32.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="statusbar_button_width">40.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="statusbar_button_height">32.0px</dimen>
And don't forget string "ro.board.has_buttonbar=no" in the \data\local.prop
No need to resize images. They will be scaled down automatically.
See attached screens.
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Ok I can't find that file in the framework-res.apk. there is no values-long-mdpi folder. A little help
saprano614 said:
Ok I can't find that file in the framework-res.apk. there is no values-long-mdpi folder. A little help
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I don't know why, but if you open apk with archiver program, there is really no such folder, but if use
Code:
apktool -v d -s framework-res.apk
you get:
Code:
$ ls framework-res/res/values-long-ldpi/
dimens.xml
I think that both are the same. i used them both and they worked but both changed the size to the same. i think that they are both 32px.
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No, they are different. File framework-res/res/values-long-ldpi/dimens.xml are the same in both versions and contain "24.0px" value (this is error, i suppose). Files framework-res/res/values-long-mdpi/dimens.xml are different and contain "24.0px" and "32.0px" values in 24- and 32-version respectively.
It seems i need to sort it out with the author on 4pda.ru, as i don't have device yet. Or you can try to change file dimens.xml in the folders values-long-* by yourself.
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Attaching zipped framework apks, 32px and 24px versions fo 70IT, courtesy by bokorez from 4pda.ru. He used rooting method from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197 (permanent r/w). I myself now only waiting for tablet, so i can't check files yet. Use it for your own risk please
It would be fine if somebody much knowledgeable than me would explain here, how to upload these files on the device.
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Very happy with the 32px framework!
Next step is to get button savior working properly (return and menu and search get disable themselves after a while , only home keeps working... ) and get completely rid of those buttons on the side AND in the bar
sibere said:
Next step is to get button savior working properly
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Not sure if you saw the following posts on the enable system settings thread?
yepayepa said:
Mates,
I've investigated why Button Savior won't work, and I've found the solution.
In Uruk (since I'm using it), /system/bin/input shell script miss execute attributes.
So, as root just do this:
chmod +x /system/bin/input
That's all.
Cheers.
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aznmode said:
Ok so here's exactly what I have to do to get all button on Button Savior to work.
Again I'm rooted via SDE so I'm not sure if this works for Archangel root.
1. With Root explorer, go to System> Bin and look for "input" file.
2. Press and hold for option to pop up and select "Permissions" and check all read, write, etc.
3. Reboot the device
4. Then press the regular Menu button (NOT on Button Savior yet) and go to Settings> Applications> Development then uncheck and recheck USB Debugging and hit OK.
5. Now on Button Savior press the either back or menu button.
6. The Superuser permission will pop up and select yes. If superuser is already set previously then a dialog box will shortly appear stating superuser permission applied.
7. Wait till the dialog box goes away, then press the back button. It should now back up one screen. If you press menu nothing will happen since you are in the Development screen which doesn't have a menu option so don't panic if that happens.
From here you can go back to home and test each button and they should all work now.
Each time you reset the buttons might not work again so what you need to do is go back and uncheck/recheck debugging first before pressing any of the Button Savior buttons. If you press any of Button Savior before recheck/unchecking debugging then it wont work. You'll need to reboot. To be safe uncheck/recheck it every reboot prior to using Button Savior.
The permissions should not be affected on reboot. The only time the permission gets unchecked is if you do the 10 second reset (holding power button for 10 seconds). In this case you have go back to step 1.
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Found this in the transformer thread, thanks to DSmith6374.
Decompile using apktool or apkmanager (which utilizes apktool) and then...
find bools.xml in res/values of a decompiled framework-res and then find this line
Code:
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
Should work, please post your feedback and results here
I'm using LightSpeed 106, decompile the framework-res.apk, but i dont see folder Value in Res, can't find bools.xml any where. Did you test it already?
Is there anything in there to get sound at startup? Ive seen all these phones and what not with audio in the animation and was told with my D1 it was something in the kernel or framework but never found the secret.
Ok, here is the idea. Since the Download option in the Extended Power Menu is working, but will give you a non working download mode. I thought why not replace it with a Screenshot function?
I've already successfully replaced the function and the icon, but it still says Download. in the tutorial I followed they say edit this file:
res/values/strings.xml which should be in framework-res.apk
but the file does not exist! Does someone know how to change it then?
Edit: Added a screenshot!
Edit2: Never mind! I forgot to decompile with APK Manager I'll post the download soon
Edit3: framework-res.apk gives me a bootloop somehow.. hmm I followed the steps correctly
Can someone please do the following things because I get a bootloop after only changing the text "Download"
1. Put framework-res.apk in /place-apk-here-for-modding/ and start APK Manager, press 9
2. Go to projects/framework-res.apk/res/values and open strings.xml in notepad
3. Scroll to the bottom and change:
<string name="reboot_download">Download</string>
to
<string name="reboot_download">Screenshot</string>
4. Now when you are in APK Manager press 11
5. The output will be /place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
Please send me that file. Thanks in advance
i'd like to help but all i can find looking for apk manager are links to megaupload
here you go
in public.xml theres a reference to reboot_download. i don't really know but if its not needed you could delete it probably?
<public type="string" name="reboot_download" id="0x010404c2" />
edit: i'd like to point out the part with "i don't really know"
to change something in the extended power menu you have to edit more than just the framework file
because in the framework file there are only the images
well im not sure but I know you have to decompile the classes.dex in a file
maybe it's the systemui.apk
when I'm back home I can tell you more
Sent from my GT-I9001 using XDA App
EDIT:
okay to change the function of the option Download you have to edit the file android.policy.jar
I already changed the function and the icon. but when I change the text from Download to Screenshot and then compile it I get a bootloop
okey i tried to compile it
here you go
Blumdum said:
okey i tried to compile it
here you go
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Thanks gonna try it now.
Edit: Thanks! It works !
People behold a screenshot function
So, i've looked this up.
Apparently in framework-res.apk there is bools.xml, and in that there is just one word to change to enable the neat little CRT animation from other devices.
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
change true to false.
Unfortunately, i have around 500 Apps, and no idea what i'm doing. I can't risk having to do a complete re-flash just to enable this.
Is there anyone out there who could do it, and make it a flashable zip? Would be awesome if you could also make a flashable for the original, just in case something goes wrong.
Eve_brea said:
So, i've looked this up.
Apparently in framework-res.apk there is bools.xml, and in that there is just one word to change to enable the neat little CRT animation from other devices.
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
change true to false.
Unfortunately, i have around 500 Apps, and no idea what i'm doing. I can't risk having to do a complete re-flash just to enable this.
Is there anyone out there who could do it, and make it a flashable zip? Would be awesome if you could also make a flashable for the original, just in case something goes wrong.
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aaaand i tried doing it myself.. With no fail. No success either. The phone booted up fine, but either what i did was irrelevant, or i flashed the wrong file. or maybe the tool i used to recompile it didn't work right..
tablet said it installed fine, no issues at all.
woah. the modified framework-res killed my root. I flashed the original back (yes, i made a backup) and supersu, and everything worked fine again.