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Themes without metamorph?

After hearing that the desire doesn't support metamorph I want to know, how would you apply a theme to the desire without metamorph? AFAIK metamorph only replaces updated files, like the png's that we change in a theme. So can a similar thing be achieved in recovery? Or is the only solution to get a rom, copy the theme over, and then flash? I only ask because I want to test nexus themes on desire (vanilla).
Thanks you for any answers.
P.S. This forum rocks socks!

I was just going to post the same question
What a coincidence

You will have to manually edit framework-res.apk and sign it...

vanja said:
You will have to manually edit framework-res.apk and sign it...
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Yeah, I know how to add the theme to framework or browser apk, but how do i flash the new apk without metamorph

crowstar said:
Yeah, I know how to add the theme to framework or browser apk, but how do i flash the new apk without metamorph
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push it to device using adb

Oh, so if I released a theme, which modifies every apk known to google, I would manually have to push every apk to the phone? could I do something like cp /system/* /system/
would that work?

If you want to publish it, update.zip is the way to go. You need to create file structure indentical to one you want to flash into a rom, write a script and sign it.
You can find more about it in the general android section...

Cool, thanks.

[Q] [How to] Change the default ROSIE wallpaper in rom?

Hi guys...
I am trying to cook roms, and I cooked about 4 roms before but just for fun..
Now I am trying to cook a new rom and not for fun but for my legend and yours...
I faced with a problem...
DO anyone know how can I change the Default wallpaper of ROSIE..???
I tried these steps but with no result:
- system\customize\resource ---->>> but I can not find wallpaper,and I just can change LOCKSCREEN wallpaper from there.
- Lancher.apk---> I changed apk to zip, so I can open it, and then try to find the wallpapaers there, but I just can find wallpapare gallery photoes in there and not the default wallpaper.
- I tried every folder you think, but I can not find that wallpaper.
PLEASE HELP ME.....
how can I change the default wallpapaer..????

HtcAddProgramWidget.apk

UltimoJedi said:
HtcAddProgramWidget.apk
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You are my herooooooooooooooooooooo........
THANKS AGAIN...
I dont know how to thank you....

mercury700ir said:
THANK YOU MAN< THANK YOU MAN.....
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...
You are my herooooooooooooooooooooo........
THANKS AGAIN...
I dont know how to thank you....
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Ok, I still do not get it? This is obviously the right way to do it, but how? What do I do with that APK?
Sorry I am new to ROM cooking, my ROM works awesome but I want to add some custom wallpapers to my ROM and change the default. This seems to be a common question with no easy answers.

ricsim78 said:
Ok, I still do not get it? This is obviously the right way to do it, but how? What do I do with that APK?
Sorry I am new to ROM cooking, my ROM works awesome but I want to add some custom wallpapers to my ROM and change the default. This seems to be a common question with no easy answers.
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you can easily unzip the apk file in Linux and do what you want to it and then rezip it in store mode and sign it. ( tadaaaaaa, it is it)
or in windows, change the apk to ZIP and Unzip it and then do what you want and then zip it in store mode change to apk and sign it in linux (or with cigwin in windows), again ( TADAAAAA, it is it)...

mercury700ir said:
you can easily unzip the apk file in Linux and do what you want to it and then rezip it in store mode and sign it. ( tadaaaaaa, it is it)
or in windows, change the apk to ZIP and Unzip it and then do what you want and then zip it in store mode change to apk and sign it in linux (or with cigwin in windows), again ( TADAAAAA, it is it)...
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Could you explain a bit more?
The file htc-resource.apk contains the default background. But when I open it as a zip, I dont see any file which could be the default background. On decompiling with apkmanager, it tells me it has dependencies.
I know this thread is old, but I have the same question

If you are using the latest rom FroYo I suggest you look in the folder:
\SYSTEM\customize\resource

UltimoJedi said:
If you are using the latest rom FroYo I suggest you look in the folder:
\SYSTEM\customize\resource
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Modifying them there just shows them in Gallery. It doesnt make the background the default loaded when the rom is first installed

In framework-res.apk is what you need

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In framework-res.apk is what you need
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Thank you! But when I changed the default wallpaper.jpg there, it showed that wallpaper for a second while booting up, and following the language and country setup, immediately reverted to the other one..I'm guessing there's one other location where this setting is present

HtcAddProgramWidget.apk - framework-res.apk - \SYSTEM\customize\resource
They are the only places where you can find wallpapers HTC (ammen you're not working on a custom ROM)

UltimoJedi said:
HtcAddProgramWidget.apk - framework-res.apk - \SYSTEM\customize\resource
They are the only places where you can find wallpapers HTC (ammen you're not working on a custom ROM)
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I'm making a custom rom

I think its in HtcAddProgramWidget.apk
Would you know which xml/file it is?

MIUI V4-2.7.6 Android 4.0.4 based port for Legend

The best rom for legand
thx ariadownload

moshe1974 said:
The best rom for legand
thx ariadownload
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Feed3 was actually the one to make a booting and working MIUI v4, not ariadownload. He just put it in a thread.
Sent from my Legend using xda app-developers app

1. The torch not working
2. Most of the apps i want to install, from the market, say that they are not compatible with my device

moshe1974 said:
1. The torch not working
2. Most of the apps i want to install, from the market, say that they are not compatible with my device
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Either change your dpi back to stock (160) or patch the play store. PM me, i will upload the patch for you if you want.

Password required to download?
moshe1974 said:
The best rom for legand
thx ariadownload
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The Mediafire Link requires a password to download the ROM.
Anybody know the password?
Or Am I the only person getting the password prompt? :crying:

feed3 said:
Either change your dpi back to stock (160) or patch the play store. PM me, i will upload the patch for you if you want.
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Can you upload the patch Please
Thank you feed3

attached. Patched to emulate 160 dpi. Push both files to /system/app/ and change to correct permission (just follow the other files permission in that folder, easier for you)

Superuser Not working

feed3 said:
attached. Patched to emulate 160 dpi. Push both files to /system/app/ and change to correct permission (just follow the other files permission in that folder, easier for you)
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Superuser Not working

for work superuser : open superuser app and click menu button , click preferences >> automatic response >> Allow --- soon fix this bug

ariadownload said:
for work superuser : open superuser app and click menu button , click preferences >> automatic response >> Allow --- soon fix this bug
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Thx work for me

feed3 said:
Either change your dpi back to stock (160) or patch the play store. PM me, i will upload the patch for you if you want.
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I have look your posts, I know you port G3 MIUIV4 to your device legend, I also do that ,but i don't know how you fix the mobile signal, USB mount notification, SU , and the black bar in the pull-down menu,
i also use [ROM][Port]Miuiv4 Port For Legend - Beta 1.1 ,but the theme can't change, could i join you ?

[Q] How to mod/edit apk's via ApkTool

Hi guys, can you teach me how edit or mod these default apk's on our phone :
-mms.apk
To Samsung Galaxy S3 theme.
Thanks. )

Dude just use guides see in general section use search button
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rmhoh said:
Hi guys, can you teach me how edit or mod these default apk's on our phone :
-mms.apk
To Samsung Galaxy S3 theme.
Thanks. )
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Hey I have not edited the mms.apk which u have told.But you just asked for theming so i can help the simple theming guide
Use apktool to decompile these apk files after which you get the folder which contains res,smali etc files
As you are not modding just want to change the theme go to the res folder and open the drawable-hdpi,drawable-ldpi.
Replace the images you want to change with that from s3 and build it ....
Voila you got a themed app ...
Incase you want to edit the UI also like by adding more buttons kind of thing then you might consider doing some stuff around with the layouts and smali code..
In case of smali, learn from this site ..
http://androidcracking.blogspot.in/search/label/smali
Gud Luck.
Thanks i think this might help you,
optimus
PS:I think most of the res required for system files are present in framework.

Use the search button...
There are a lot of tuts forit...
But You can Also use APK Manager, its easy but not very good as apjtool...
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how to decompile and decompile setting.apk ???

how to decompile and decompile setting.apk
I always fail to do decompline or recompline setting.apk when I did not edit at all also still failed to file. where the problem lies ?? setting.apk the error of his or her apktol ?? but if decompline or recompline SystemUI or fremawork successfully ...

darw andi said:
how to decompile and decompile setting.apk
I always fail to do decompline or recompline setting.apk when I did not edit at all also still failed to file. where the problem lies ?? setting.apk the error of his or her apktol ?? but if decompline or recompline SystemUI or fremawork successfully ...
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Chances are that you havent loaded the correct framework
If it is a touchwiz rom (based on stock rom) you also need to load tw-framework using the if command
Also some roms are compiled with framework of a higher version than the rom eg compiled with jellybean framework so load that framework-res instead eg from cm10
But the chances are its because you didnt also load the tw framework from the rom
Also please note that questions should be posted in the question and answe section

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Chances are that you havent loaded the correct framework
If it is a touchwiz rom (based on stock rom) you also need to load tw-framework using the if command
Also some roms are compiled with framework of a higher version than the rom eg compiled with jellybean framework so load that framework-res instead eg from cm10
But the chances are its because you didnt also load the tw framework from the rom
Also please note that questions should be posted in the question and answe section
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thanks before
My problem has been resolved
I use apk manager via pc

Hey guyzz
Since m not the developer,can anyone decompile apk for me please:what::what:
Thank u

vai8080 said:
Hey guyzz
Since m not the developer,can anyone decompile apk for me please:what::what:
Thank u
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Which apk ?

Islam2001 said:
Which apk ?
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It is the setting apk:what::what:
Can u do it for me

vai8080 said:
It is the setting apk:what::what:
Can u do it for me
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U mran the stock ?

Islam2001 said:
U mran the stock ?
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It is the zip in which there is settings apk as well as keyguard apk , which I want to modify it
Can u help ..

vai8080 said:
It is the zip in which there is settings apk as well as keyguard apk , which I want to modify it
Can u help ..
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Learn how to decompile apks yourself
It's easier doing it on a pc but can also be done on a phone if you don't have a pc
My pc guide can be found in the link in my signature
For phone guide Google search apktool mobile (you need armv6 version)

marcussmith2626 said:
Learn how to decompile apks yourself
It's easier doing it on a pc but can also be done on a phone if you don't have a pc
My pc guide can be found in the link in my signature
For phone guide Google search apktool mobile (you need armv6 version)
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I have tired to decompile apk with pc but I was failed
So can u do it for me:what::what:

vai8080 said:
I have tired to decompile apk with pc but I was failed
So can u do it for me:what::what:
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No - much better to learn how to do it yourself else how are you going to mod it & recompile it or do anything else in the future
If you can't decompile it you are most likely using the wrong framework-res.apk - use framework-res.apk from cm10
Without screenshot of your cmd window I can't see how you are trying to do it
Full guide in my signature - Just use correct framework-res.apk - note just because it's a Gingerbread rom doesn't mean it was built with Gingerbread framework - so if it doesn't decompile use cm10 framework

marcussmith2626 said:
No - much better to learn how to do it yourself else how are you going to mod it & recompile it or do anything else in the future
If you can't decompile it you are most likely using the wrong framework-res.apk - use framework-res.apk from cm10
Without screenshot of your cmd window I can't see how you are trying to do it
Full guide in my signature - Just use correct framework-res.apk - note just because it's a Gingerbread rom doesn't mean it was built with Gingerbread framework - so if it doesn't decompile use cm10 framework
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K thanks man