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[TUT]How To Change The Battery Icon On Stock Xperia KitKat..UPDATED!!

(***NOW UPDATED WITH CHARGING ICONS!!****)​
** THIS GUIDE IS FOR STOCK XPERIA KITKAT ROMS ONLY. IF YOU'RE ON A KK ROM THAT ISN'T MADE BY SONY, LOOK AT MY FRIEND @Erhany'S GUIDE HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56300485&postcount=1 **
Changing the battery icon on a stock KitKat rom isn't easy. Google have changed how the icon is created and it's no longer possible to just change some icons and a few xml files.
Or is it?
Sony have put their own spin on KitKat and, if you've got an official stock Xperia 4.4 rom, you can still change the icon very easily. You just have to do something a little different to before..
How To Do It
So this is what the stock icon looks like:
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It's okay..but we wouldn't be here if we weren't the sort who liked to change things.
First, you'll need to decompile your SystemUI.apk.
I'm not going to tell you how to do that, there's lots of guides already on xda. Although I do recommend taking a look at Tickle My Android (tinyurl.com/ticklemyandroid). It's made by a very good friend of mine..
You're also going to need four types of tiles:
a lot of files called 'stat_sys_battery_100.png', 'stat_sys_battery_99.png', 'stat_sys_battery_98.png', etc
a lot of files called 'stat_sys_battery_charge_anim100.png', 'stat_sys_battery_charge_anim99.png, 'stat_sys_battery_charge_anim98.png, etc
a file called 'stat_sys_battery.xml'
and a file called 'stat_sys_battery_charge.xml'
You'll find those all over xda as well. I've attached the ones I've used in this post, just so you can try them out.
Adding The Images
You'll need to copy those image files into your 'drawable-?dpi' folder. This will vary according to your device, on my XZ it's 'drawable-xxhdpi'.
This will give Android images to use as your battery icon.
Then comes the fun part.
Editing The XML
Normally, you'll copy 'stat_sys_battery.xml' and 'stat_sys_battery_charge.xml' into your drawable folder, overwriting the files that are already there.
There is no 'stat_sys_battery.xml' or 'stat_sys_battery_charge.xml' in KitKat.
Instead, rename 'stat_sys_battery.xml' to 'somc_sys_battery.xml'. And rename 'stat_sys_battery_charge.xml to 'somc_sys_charging.xml'. Then copy them into your drawable folder.
This will tell Android which images to use for each amount of charge in the battery.
Now edit status_bar.xml and change this piece of code:
Code:
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/battery" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:layout_marginStart="4.0dip">
<ImageView android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/status" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/battery_meter" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent">
<ImageView android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/battery_icon" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
<ImageView android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/stamina_icon" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:src="@drawable/somc_sys_powersaver" />
</LinearLayout>
<FrameLayout android:id="@id/battery_percent" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent">
<com.sonymobile.systemui.statusbar.BatteryImage android:layout_gravity="start|center" android:id="@id/battery_percent_bg" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
</FrameLayout>
</LinearLayout>
to:
Code:
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/battery" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:layout_marginStart="4.0dip">
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/battery_meter" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent">
<ImageView android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/status" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
<ImageView android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/battery_icon" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
<ImageView android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/stamina_icon" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:src="@drawable/somc_sys_powersaver" />
</LinearLayout>
<FrameLayout android:id="@id/battery_percent" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent">
<com.sonymobile.systemui.statusbar.BatteryImage android:layout_gravity="start|center" android:id="@id/battery_percent_bg" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
</FrameLayout>
</LinearLayout>
This will place the charging icon next to the battery icon, inside the @id/battery_meter Layout. This will cause the charging icon to vanish if you turn on the percentage option in the Settings app.
We're nearly there..
Editing The Smali
Now comes the really fun part. It's time to edit some smali!
For this part, we need to do some detective work. Open your 'res/values/public.xml' and find these two lines:
<public type="drawable" name="somc_sys_battery" id="0x7f0200c9" />
<public type="drawable" name="somc_sys_charging" id="0x7f0200d6" />
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They might be next to each other...or they might not.
The parts in red are the hex references that we're going to need to look for in our smali. It's likely the references will be different in your rom to mine.
Edit 'com\android\systemui\statusbar\policy\BatteryController.smali' and look for your 'somc_sys_charging' reference. The code you'll find should look like this:
const v11, 0x7f0200d6
invoke-virtual {v10, v11}, Landroid/widget/ImageView;->setImageResource(I)V
goto/16 :goto_3
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You'll want to change this so it looks like this:
.local v10, "icon":Landroid/widget/ImageView;
const v11, 0x7f0200d6
invoke-virtual {v10, v11}, Landroid/widget/ImageView;->setImageResource(I)V
move-object/from16 v0, p0
iget v11, v0, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/policy/BatteryController;->mLevel:I
invoke-virtual {v10, v11}, Landroid/widget/ImageView;->setImageLevel(I)V
goto/16 :goto_3
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Make sure you change the code in red to your own reference!
This will make Android change the charging icon when the battery level changes.
Then look for your 'somc_sys_battery' reference. The code you'll find should look like this:
.local v5, "icon":Landroid/widget/ImageView;
const v11, 0x7f0200c9
invoke-virtual {v5, v11}, Landroid/widget/ImageView;->setImageResource(I)V
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Change it to:
.local v5, "icon":Landroid/widget/ImageView;
move-object/from16 v0, p0
iget-boolean v11, v0, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/policy/BatteryController;->mPlugged:Z
if-nez v11, :cond_40
const/4 v11, 0x0
goto: cond_50
:cond_40
const/16 v11, 0x8
:cond_50
invoke-virtual {v5, v11}, Landroid/widget/ImageView;->setVisibility(I)V
const v11, 0x7f0200c9
invoke-virtual {v5, v11}, Landroid/widget/ImageView;->setImageResource(I)V
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Again, make sure you change the code in red to your own reference!
This will make the battery icon vanish when your phone's charging.
Now just save, recompile and push to your device as normal. Wait a while for it to reboot and...
(You'll also need to disable the battery percentage in the Settings app, if you haven't already.)
Of course, these aren't perhaps the best icons I could have chosen for these screenshots. I didn't have much time for this post, I just picked some at random and it looks a little lost. But that's the fun of battery icons..there are so many to choose from!
**HUGE Thanks Go To The Master, @serajr, For The Smali Help!**
**Thanks also go to @krzycho96 for their YouTube video**​

Amazing!!!
Great job bro!!!!! ... as always!!!

Masterpiece.... always dazzling our Xperias with mods!

Good job, but the hardest thing is make icon look good when stamina is activated , and low-battery mode activated,and when battery charging. I'm trying to do that

devilmaycry2020 said:
Good job, but the hardest thing is make icon look good when stamina is activated , and low-battery mode activated,and when battery charging. I'm trying to do that
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I can take a look at this tomorrow, right now I'm away from computer.
The stamina icon could just be redrawn. Maybe we could reuse the one from 4.3?
Charging is a bit more complicated. In stock, a lightning bolt is displayed. I think we might be able to replace that with the same sort of level-list we had before..
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Great work bro :good: as what Ive expected again

hi all
i want the battery charging icon flashing like as video below, someone can help me. thanks
http://youtu.be/qkOgedJCKCI

devilmaycry2020 said:
hi all
i want the battery charging icon flashing like as video below, someone can help me. thanks
http://youtu.be/qkOgedJCKCI
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I've got an idea about that. I'm trying something right now, in fact. Watch this space!

Ticklefish said:
I've got an idea about that. I'm trying something right now, in fact. Watch this space!
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What's news ?

devilmaycry2020 said:
What's news ?
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Not much, unfortunately. I tried changing a stat_sys_battery_charging.xml to somc_sys_charging.xml. But it didn't work the way I wanted.
The level-list was ignored and only the first drawable was shown. Which is a bit of a puzzle.

Hi, is there a chance to modify the Z2 systemUI into something like this? Please guide me to do this.

XPS_93 said:
Hi, is there a chance to modify the Z2 systemUI into something like this? Please guide me to do this.
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Should be simple enough. Can you share your status_bar.xml please?
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Awesome Guide but something off-topic
How did you change the font of the lockScreen

Ticklefish said:
Should be simple enough. Can you share your status_bar.xml please?
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Alright, this is it. Is pulling it out from systemui.apk using winrar enough or I have to decompile the apk for it?
Edit: I've reuploaded the xml file decompiled from systemui.apk

XPS_93 said:
Alright, this is it. Is pulling it out from systemui.apk using winrar enough or I have to decompile the apk for it?
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no no, you have to decompile system.apk, take out by winrar can not use because it was encrypted

John98Zakaria said:
Awesome Guide but something off-topic
How did you change the font of the lockScreen
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I didn't. There isn't a picture of my lockscreen in this thread..
XPS_93 said:
Alright, this is it. Is pulling it out from systemui.apk using winrar enough or I have to decompile the apk for it?
Edit: I've reuploaded the xml file decompiled from systemui.apk
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Thanks, I'll check it out. You know, xml files aren't exactly big. There's no need to archive them.
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That font isn't usual ?

John98Zakaria said:
That font isn't usual ?
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Oh, you mean my clock widget. I made it using 'Make Your Clock Widget' and a font called Respective.
I used the same font for my dock icons and my softkeys.
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Ticklefish said:
Thanks, I'll check it out. You know, xml files aren't exactly big. There's no need to archive them.
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You're welcome, and sorry I wasn't able to upload it straight as xml attachment isn't allowed in post so simply I compressed it. :laugh: I'm looking forward for your guidance, thank you :good:

XPS_93 said:
You're welcome, and sorry I wasn't able to upload it straight as xml attachment isn't allowed in post so simply I compressed it. :laugh: I'm looking forward for your guidance, thank you :good:
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That's okay.
There's nothing unusual or different about your XML. Which is good.
The easiest thing to do is use this mod here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2356012
You'll be wanting to put the new line just under the signal_cluster line.
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[REQ]Jelly bean header/4.2.2 status bar guide for galaxy y s5360 (easier method)

After a week... i read, i learn, i try modding systemui with jelly header/4.2.2 status bar... but i go failed failed and failed.. got fc, status bar gone.. so i want to request more easier guide for making jelly header/4.2.2 status bar... please xda member.. guide me..

Guide 1
For my cm7 status bar I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953934
although it should work on stock roms too
Follow guide 1 - its simple just requires add smali and line in status_bar_expanded where you want the header
The header will look like screenshot but without the brightness slider or icon and iv also modded the clear button too so you wont have that - will just be date and time
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"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"
}
Guide 2
If you want to try something more complicated you can try the following and will look like
and you can add what you like to the second pannel - I made mine look like
Guide is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315342

marcussmith2626 said:
For my cm7 status bar I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953934
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I will try it sir..

EpullSalvatrucha said:
I will try it sir..
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I updated the post with more complicated guides for advanced stuff - gives second quick pannel but you can just have the header by itself if you want or do the entire guide for the quick pannel as well

marcussmith2626 said:
I updated the post with more complicated guides for advanced stuff - gives second quick pannel but you can just have the header by itself if you want or do the entire guide for the quick pannel as well
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the guide said find this code:
Code:
<LinearLayout android:gravity="center_vertical" android:orientation="horizontal" android:id="@id/carrier_label_layout" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content">
but i cannot find in my statusbar expanded.xml...

EpullSalvatrucha said:
the guide said find this code:
Code:
<LinearLayout android:gravity="center_vertical" android:orientation="horizontal" android:id="@id/carrier_label_layout" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content">
but i cannot find in my statusbar expanded.xml...
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This is why you cant blindly follow guides - you must have some level of understanding and be able to adapt code to your needs
you can try just putting this
under
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.ExpandedView android:orientation="vertical" android:focusable="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
put
Code:
<LinearLayout android:gravity="center_vertical" android:orientation="horizontal" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content">
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarJellyHeaderView android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
</LinearLayout>
put the smali in the given location in the guide
dunno if it will work - if not follow the other more complicated guide for stock roms
without an understanding of what you are doing and how to fix any compiling errors and so on you will not succed - especially if you try guide 2 because you will get errors unless you manage to do everything perfect first time

marcussmith2626 said:
This is why you cant blindly follow guides - you must have some level of understanding and be able to adapt code to your needs
you can try just putting this
under
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.ExpandedView android:orientation="vertical" android:focusable="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
put
Code:
<LinearLayout android:gravity="center_vertical" android:orientation="horizontal" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content">
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarJellyHeaderView android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
</LinearLayout>
put the smali in the given location in the guide
dunno if it will work - if not follow the other more complicated guide for stock roms
without an understanding of what you are doing and how to fix any compiling errors and so on you will not succed - especially if you try guide 2 because you will get errors unless you manage to do everything perfect first time
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wait... i try..

marcussmith2626 said:
without an understanding of what you are doing and how to fix any compiling errors and so on you will not succed - especially if you try guide 2 because you will get errors unless you manage to do everything perfect first time
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Working perfectly sir!! sir.. my flashlight not working even i edit the androidmanifest.xml in systemui and sign it.. can help me sir?

EpullSalvatrucha said:
Working perfectly sir!! sir.. my flashlight not working even i edit the androidmanifest.xml in systemui and sign it.. can help me sir?
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in androidmanifest.xml
above
Code:
</application>
put
Code:
<activity android:theme="@*android:style/Theme.NoTitleBar.Fullscreen" android:name="com.lidroid.systemui.quickpanel.FlashlightActivity" android:clearTaskOnLaunch="true" android:launchMode="singleTask" android:configChanges="keyboardHidden|orientation" />
unzip the attchment and put the smai in smali/com/lidroid/systemui/quickpanel although backup the ones that are already there incase you need to replace them if they are different
sign once recompiled with zipsigner you can get from playstore - use either a testkey or platform key

marcussmith2626 said:
sign once recompiled with zipsigner you can get from playstore - use either a testkey or platform key
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owh there is smali file? i think just edit the androidmanifest.xml only.. i will try it.. sir.. i want to put app in settings.apk and in the same time i want to hide the app from drawer(like hyperion).. the app is Quickpanelsettings.apk.. how to do it sir?

EpullSalvatrucha said:
owh there is smali file? i think just edit the androidmanifest.xml only.. i will try it.. sir.. i want to put app in settings.apk and in the same time i want to hide the app from drawer(like hyperion).. the app is Quickpanelsettings.apk.. how to do it sir?
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you should already have the smali if you have lidroid - I was just providing it as a reference if you dont or its different
search for a guide - I cant spoon food you everything - You will have to learn to search and do things yourself - sorry
As a clue - you remove a line from the app you want to hide in androidmanifest.xml and you add some lines into settings apk in xml/settings.xml

marcussmith2626 said:
you should already have the smali if you have lidroid - I was just providing it as a reference if you dont or its different
search for a guide - I cant spoon food you everything - You will have to learn to search and do things yourself - sorry
As a clue - you remove a line from the app you want to hide in androidmanifest.xml and you add some lines into settings apk in xml/settings.xml
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i understand sir... i will try it...

marcussmith2626 said:
you should already have the smali if you have lidroid - I was just providing it as a reference if you dont or its..
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Flashlight still not working..

EpullSalvatrucha said:
Flashlight still not working..
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I would say logcat and solve the error but since you dont have much knowledge I would just download a flashlight app from the playstore

marcussmith2626 said:
I would say logcat and solve the error but since you dont have much knowledge I would just download a flashlight app from the playstore
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i will try logcat.. but my terminal emulator not working.. i open the app and got something like fc..

[TUT] [4.1+] Change Your Sony Xperia Device’s UI

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Hey Xda,
This is my first tutorial
SystemUI
Add gradient effect:
- Decompile SystemUI
- go in res/drawable and paste this file in the archive View attachment gradient_bg.rar
- Now go in res / layout and open status_bar.xml
- looking for " android: background = " and change how it is in the picture.
- now recompile SystemUI and enjoy the gradient effect
Screenshot:
Move the toggle under clock
- Decompile SystemUI
- Go in res/layout and open status Status_bar_expanded_header.xml
- search:
Code:
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/tools_row_0" android:background="@drawable/statusbar_tools_button_frame_top" android:paddingTop="1.0dip" android:paddingBottom="1.0dip" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_panel_tools_row_height" />
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/tools_row_1" android:background="@drawable/statusbar_tools_button_frame_bottom" android:paddingTop="1.0dip" android:paddingBottom="1.0dip" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_panel_tools_row_height" />
<View android:id="@id/statusbar_hr" android:background="@drawable/status_bar_hr" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_panel_header_divider_height" />
Move this code in below:
Code:
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/tools_row_0" android:background="@drawable/statusbar_tools_button_frame_top" android:paddingTop="1.0dip" android:paddingBottom="1.0dip" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_panel_tools_row_height" />
<LinearLayout android:id="@id/tools_row_1" android:background="@drawable/statusbar_tools_button_frame_bottom" android:paddingTop="1.0dip" android:paddingBottom="1.0dip" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_panel_tools_row_height" />
<View android:id="@id/statusbar_hr" android:background="@drawable/status_bar_hr" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_panel_header_divider_height" />
- Now change some "android:background=" you look like in screenshot:
Recompile SystemUI and enjoy.
Screenshot:
Before:
After:
Settings
Change separator background:
- Decompile Settings.apk
- Go in res/drawable and paste this file in the arhive View attachment list_separator_background.rar
- now go in res/values and open styles.xml
- search ListSeparator
- Now change "<item name="android:textColor">" and <item name="android:background"> you look like in screenshot:
Screenshot:
Before:
After:
Sorry this is my first tutorial

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Hohoho really great tutorial. Everything's explained clearly.
If this is your first tut, I can't wait to see your next one

-woczarder- said:
Hohoho really great tutorial. Everything's explained clearly.
If this is your first tut, I can't wait to see your next one
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Thanks bro and sorry for my bad english ..

Nice tut bro for new comers etc
so they can do stuff and mod on thier own :good:

Nice tut
Pandemic said:
Nice tut bro for new comers etc
so they can do stuff and mod on thier own :good:
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@DanielFlorin
Nice tutorial bro.
but in the second screenshot i saw something transformed in framework (Round Switches)
you should also add this to the tutorial (How to change the text in the switches)
Decompile framework-res.apk
res/values/strings
somb_btn_off (i remember) change it to O
somc_btn_on (i remember) change it to I
:good: :good: :highfive:

Eliminator79 said:
@DanielFlorin
Nice tutorial bro.
but in the second screenshot i saw something transformed in framework (Round Switches)
you should also add this to the tutorial (How to change the text in the switches)
Decompile framework-res.apk
res/values/strings
somb_btn_off (i remember) change it to O
somc_btn_on (i remember) change it to I
:good: :good: :highfive:
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see here's the link!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/guide-adding-off-buttons-rom-t2835179
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Cool tut :good:

Nice TUT!
Keepup!
Xperia™ Z (C6602) with Tapatalk.

Nice...:fingers-crossed:

Hey Xda said:
Awesome Bro!
Thanks
And congratz to be featured on Potal :victory: :good:
Here is the page you're featured on : SystemUI, Settings small mods guide thread.
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Thanks very much

I saw this thread on the italian website HDBlog!
Congrats

Great work mate.
It got featured on portal as well. (Y)
Expect more works from you.

A very concise and easy to understand tutorial...good work! :highfive:

does this also put gradient on the Nav Bar?
EDIT: It doesn't work on Xperia C. I did it clean.

Ok thanks. My phone xperia s work?? And where apk? I can't apktool edit

yakupTR said:
Ok thanks. My phone xperia s work?? And where apk? I can't apktool edit
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come on @yakupTR
where the apk is?
your OWN SystemUI you need to edit and this is a TUTORIAL howto do it !
You cant? just try and dont say immidiatly: I CANT !

@DanielFlorin: Great tutorial!
Can you create a tutorial for add the toggles?
Thanks in advance.

@DanielFlorin
I can't see values folder in my settings
I'm on Xperia L stock 4.2.2

Rudram Sharma said:
I can't see values folder in my settings
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You need to decompile it first.

[Tut][MoD][Xperia devices] Bravia/Supervivid/x-reality

Tut on how to Add Bravia/ X-reality/ Super-vivid​
Hello Guys
Every one asked me on how to add These engines to settings
SO here i got a very small tut on how to add these settings to you app as shown in the Picture below
{
"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"
}
Requirements :-
1. Apktool or you can try one of my tool here
2. Java jdk installed
3. Framework-res.apk, SemcGenericUxpRes.apk and Settings.apk
4. Patience with good mind
Now lets start work mates
Step;-1
Download the Apk tool and place as per your requirement
install the Framework first . ( if you are using the tool then place at the location as provided and run script )
If you dont have a script then follow this code
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
and
apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Now Your Framework got installed and you need to proceed for Step :-2
Step;-2
Now you need to De-compile the SEttings.apk
If you have tool then there is no need of code. If you Dont have try this
Code:
apktool d Settings.apk
After the settings.apk got extracted
move to res->xml->somc_add_display_settings.xml
open it using NotePad++
You will find something like this
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<PreferenceScreen
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:settings="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.settings">
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.CheckBoxPreference android:title="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi2_txt" android:key="swiqi2" android:summary="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi_desc_txt" android:defaultValue="true" settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.swiqi2.supported" settings:before="first" settings:valueOfSettingsSystem="com.sonymobile.swiqi2_mode" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.CheckBoxPreference android:title="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi3_txt" android:key="swiqi3" android:summary="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi_desc_txt" android:defaultValue="true" settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.swiqi3.supported" settings:before="first" settings:valueOfSystemProperty="persist.service.swiqi3.enable" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.CheckBoxPreference android:title="@string/glove_mode_checkbox_title" android:key="glove_mode" android:summary="@string/glove_mode_checkbox_summary" android:defaultValue="false" settings:dependOnResource="@android:bool/config_enable_glove_mode" settings:before="brightness" settings:valueOfSystemProperty="persist.sys.touch.glove_mode" settings:valueOfSettingsSystem="com.sonymobile.touch.glove_mode" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference android:key="white_balance" settings:dependOnIsValidIntent="true" settings:after="brightness" settings:hasMetaData="true">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.sonymobile.whitebalance" android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN" android:targetClass="com.sonymobile.whitebalance.WhiteBalanceActivity" />
</com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference>
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference settings:targetKey="wallpaper" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference settings:dependOnIsValidIntent="true" settings:targetKey="wifi_display">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay" android:targetClass="com.sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay.WfdStarterActivity" />
</com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference>
</PreferenceScreen>
So all you need is to add these lines
Code:
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference android:key="image_enhancer" settings:dependOnIsValidIntent="true" settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.xrfm.supported" settings:before="first" settings:hasMetaData="true" settings:valueOfSystemProperty="persist.service.xrfm.mode">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.sonymobile.imageenhancer" android:targetClass="com.sonymobile.imageenhancer.ImageEnhancerSettings" />
</com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference>
If you add you will view something like this (Red Lines Are added one )
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<PreferenceScreen
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:settings="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.settings">
[COLOR="Red"] <com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference android:key="image_enhancer" settings:dependOnIsValidIntent="true" settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.xrfm.supported" settings:before="first" settings:hasMetaData="true" settings:valueOfSystemProperty="persist.service.xrfm.mode">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.sonymobile.imageenhancer" android:targetClass="com.sonymobile.imageenhancer.ImageEnhancerSettings" />
</com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference>
[/COLOR] <com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.xrfm.supported" settings:targetKey="swiqi3" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.CheckBoxPreference android:title="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi2_txt" android:key="swiqi2" android:summary="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi_desc_txt" android:defaultValue="true" settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.swiqi2.supported" settings:before="first" settings:valueOfSettingsSystem="com.sonymobile.swiqi2_mode" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.CheckBoxPreference android:title="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi3_txt" android:key="swiqi3" android:summary="@string/swiqi_strings_swiqi_desc_txt" android:defaultValue="true" settings:dependOnSystemProperty="ro.service.swiqi3.supported" settings:before="first" settings:valueOfSystemProperty="persist.service.swiqi3.enable" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.CheckBoxPreference android:title="@string/glove_mode_checkbox_title" android:key="glove_mode" android:summary="@string/glove_mode_checkbox_summary" android:defaultValue="false" settings:dependOnResource="@android:bool/config_enable_glove_mode" settings:before="brightness" settings:valueOfSystemProperty="persist.sys.touch.glove_mode" settings:valueOfSettingsSystem="com.sonymobile.touch.glove_mode" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference android:key="white_balance" settings:dependOnIsValidIntent="true" settings:after="brightness" settings:hasMetaData="true">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.sonymobile.whitebalance" android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN" android:targetClass="com.sonymobile.whitebalance.WhiteBalanceActivity" />
</com.sonymobile.settings.preference.IntentPreference>
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference settings:targetKey="wallpaper" />
<com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference settings:dependOnIsValidIntent="true" settings:targetKey="wifi_display">
<intent android:targetPackage="com.sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay" android:targetClass="com.sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay.WfdStarterActivity" />
</com.sonymobile.settings.preference.RemovePreference>
</PreferenceScreen>
Now you are done adding these things just compile now
Code:
apktool b Settings
If you have my tool it will compile/ zipalign/ sign
So now you are finally done with settings and you got ready to replace
Here is the main thing you need to do :-
Download the Bravia zip Provided at bottom
Place Your compiled Settings.apk at this zip (*.zip->system->priv-app->)
and Flash the Zip now you are done
Never mind That Your Rom is Odexed Or Deodexed This flash script will delete the *.odex file
If you use this mod just Mention me have fun
For F.A.Q just follow this thread Click here

reserved for some work

venkat kamesh said:
reserved for some work
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Very good bro )))
thanks very much:good:

This tool would be more noob friendly than apktool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639400

Hello guys,
Bootloader lock required?
Can I test it on Xperia t2 ultra D5322(4.4.2/4.4.3)?
Thanks

Pakman123 said:
This tool would be more noob friendly than apktool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639400
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yes that as per your availability mate
since that was my tool i had just posted
anyway mate your post will be helpful thank you
rrajesh said:
Hello guys,
Bootloader lock required?
Can I test it on Xperia t2 ultra D5322(4.4.2/4.4.3)?
Thanks
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yes this works for all [4.0+] and works with your device too...
yes boot-loader is required so pics work goog
if you had unlocked not a problem pics may not show much difference...
but mode of these works good with videos.

Soon I will use this lines on my future ROM using AOSP [kk/LP?] to acro S... Maybe will work.. Maybe not... Will need much MUCH modding/hacking certificates to make that work with non stock sources but I'm have hope it will works
I'm crazy.. But nothing is impossible ;D
Sent from my LT26w using XDA Free mobile app

there is a little error.it would be
Code:
apktool b Settings

DvDwx. said:
Soon I will use this lines on my future ROM using AOSP [kk/LP?] to acro S... Maybe will work.. Maybe not... Will need much MUCH modding/hacking certificates to make that work with non stock sources but I'm have hope it will works
I'm crazy.. But nothing is impossible ;D
Sent from my LT26w using XDA Free mobile app
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yes yes it would be worked. all it need is our work on that !
i am already working on that mate
but not perfectly sure. but i am trying on samsung device at present ( previously i worked with lg it worked )
once i have done with those i will post one more tut
slsamg7112 said:
there is a little error.it would be
Code:
apktool b Settings
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thanks mate edited

can i add bravia to vanir 4.4.4 too or only on stock?

moonryder said:
can i add bravia to vanir 4.4.4 too or only on stock?
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i am not sure it may not work good until it was stock
i am trying for that
if it once got finished i will update it
now i am working on that mate

venkat kamesh said:
yes yes it would be worked. all it need is our work on that !
i am already working on that mate
but not perfectly sure. but i am trying on samsung device at present ( previously i worked with lg it worked )
once i have done with those i will post one more tut
thanks mate edited
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if you can share here the topic about that modification you already have maked to LG device we appreciate that ;D

DvDwx. said:
if you can share here the topic about that modification you already have maked to LG device we appreciate that ;D
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please check my threads

Want this to work for Xperia Z2 on 4.4.4 Stock oxeded rom?

Does bravia engine effect applies to movie also?
Plz tell me
Thanks

Bravia engine not working in Sony video app

hi venkat, do you know or have a mod to make bravia engine on custom rom nougat?

[GUIDE] [LOLIPOP] [UPDATE :- 14.08.2015] Different Lolipop Mods Making Tutorials

Hello XDA Community
After getting a lot of PMs and requests i am going to show you how to make some mods for Lolipop. This is only for Xperia devices that running official Android 5.0.2/5.1.1.
So here is the tutorial...
Things needed :-
PC
Latest Apk Tool ( I recomend TMA from my friend @Ticklefish )
Notepad ++
1. MAKING DYNAMIC NAVIGATION BAR
Dynamic Navigation bar means you will get the same color for navigation bar as like Statusbar after changing themes. If your statusbar color is RED means you will get same RED color in navigation bar too..
First decompile SystemUI.apk then go to res/values/drawbles.xml ( Open it with Notepad ++ )
(1) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_gradient_background_non_skinnable">@drawable/nav_background</item>
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Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_gradient_background_non_skinnable">@drawable/status_background</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
(2) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_dark">@color/system_bar_background_opaque</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_dark">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
(3) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_light">@drawable/somc_navbar_background_dark</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_light">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_light</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
(4) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_translucent">@drawable/nav_background</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_translucent">@drawable/status_background</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Done. Save the xml file and close it. Then recompile SystemUI and use it..
SAMPLE SCREENS
{
"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. MAKING DYNAMIC NAVIGATION BAR WITH DROPDOWN STATUSBAR THEME
You will get Dynamic navigation bar mod and theme support for drop down statusbar also by using this guide.
First decompile SystemUI.apk then go to res/values/colors.xml ( Open it with Notepad ++ )
(1) Find the below line :-
<color name="system_primary_color">#ff263238</color>
<color name="system_secondary_color">#ff384248</color>
<color name="system_accent_color">#ff80cbc4</color>
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And replace it with the below line :-
<color name="system_primary_color">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</color>
<color name="system_secondary_color">@android:color/somc_color_primary_dark</color>
<color name="system_accent_color">@android:color/somc_color_accent_dark</color>
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Save and close colors.xml
Then go to res/values/drawbles.xml ( Open it with Notepad ++ )
(1) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_gradient_background_non_skinnable">@drawable/nav_background</item>
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Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_gradient_background_non_skinnable">@drawable/status_background</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
(2) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_lights_out_background">@color/system_bar_background_opaque</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_lights_out_background">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
(3) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_lights_out_background_land">@color/system_bar_background_opaque</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="navigation_bar_lights_out_background_land">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
(4) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_lights_out_background">@color/system_bar_background_opaque</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_dark">@color/system_bar_background_opaque</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_dark_land">@color/system_bar_background_opaque</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_light">@drawable/somc_navbar_background_dark</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_light_land">@drawable/somc_navbar_background_dark_land</item>
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And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_lights_out_background">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_dark">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_dark_land">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_light">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_light_land">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
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(5) Find the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_immersive">@color/system_bar_background_semi_transparent</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_immersive_land">@color/system_bar_background_semi_transparent</item>
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Click to collapse
And replace it with the below line :-
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_immersive">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
<item type="drawable" name="somc_navbar_background_immersive_land">@android:color/somc_color_dark_primary_dark</item>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Done. Save the xml file and close it. Then recompile SystemUI and use it..
SAMPLE SCREENS
3. MAKING INVISIBLE POWER BUTTON IN STATUSBAR
So what is invisible power button ? U can put a invisible png in your statusbar's clock area to acces your power menu. You can simple tap it and turn ur display off. Long pressing the statusbar clock will give you power menu. So you can save your power hardware buttons life. Here is the tutorial for making a Invisible power button for Lolipop 5.0.2/5.1.1 deodexed roms..
First decompile SystemUI.apk then go to res/values/ids.xml ( Open it with Notepad ++ )
Add the below line to the end of ids.xml
<item type="id" name="lock">false</item>
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Save and exit ids.xml
Then open res/values/strings.xml
Add the below line to the end of strings.xml
<string name="accessibility_lock">Lock</string>
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Click to collapse
Save and exit strings.xml
Then open res/layout/status_bar.xml
Find the line :-
</com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.PhoneStatusBarView>
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Add the below line on top of above line :-
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.policy.KeyButtonView android:layout_gravity="right" android:id="@id/home" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:src="@drawable/screen_off" android:layout_toRightOf="@id/recent_apps" android:contentDescription="@string/accessibility_back" systemui:keyCode="26" systemui:keyRepeat="false" androidrientation="vertical" />
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So it should be like this :-
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.policy.KeyButtonView android:layout_gravity="right" android:id="@id/home" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:src="@drawable/screen_off" android:layout_toRightOf="@id/recent_apps" android:contentDescription="@string/accessibility_back" systemui:keyCode="26" systemui:keyRepeat="false" androidrientation="vertical" />
</com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.PhoneStatusBarView>
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Click to collapse
Save status_bar.xml and close it.
Finally move the "screen_off.png" to res/drawable-hdpi
Recompile SystemUI and Enjoy.
Click HERE to download screen_off.png

Can you mod dynamic navibar with 3rd apps

Quoclam851995 said:
Can you mod dynamic navibar with 3rd apps
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U can get with xda app.

Thanks for sharing friend. Very good ??

Erro
Gave error recompile ... Attached below

Marília de Oliveira said:
Gave error recompile ... Attached below
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Well i can't help u for recompile or decompile error.. U need to use correct framework and apktool or Deodexed apks. I can only provide tutorials..

Nice tut bro @Rajeev
We RXSMB are everywhere now with more work like this ^^

Hey Rajeev bro, I was trying this out this morning but found that the paths on Z are different and I am not able to figure them out. Could you please guide me to the right way? Thanksss

Diatomix98 said:
Hey Rajeev bro, I was trying this out this morning but found that the paths on Z are different and I am not able to figure them out. Could you please guide me to the right way? Thanksss
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Which path ? U using stock Lolipop or CM 12.1 ?

Rajeev said:
Which path ? U using stock Lolipop or CM 12.1 ?
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Using stock lollipop, Existenz actually. I thought it's the rom's systemUI that is heavily modified so I downloaded your mod in theme and apps section but found it to be the same. I can't find values folder in res. Thus, no idea where the things you are pointing to.

Diatomix98 said:
Using stock lollipop, Existenz actually. I thought it's the rom's systemUI that is heavily modified so I downloaded your mod in theme and apps section but found it to be the same. I can't find values folder in res. Thus, no idea where the things you are pointing to.
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Then u must done something wrong. Try to use latest Tickle My Android Tool by @Ticklefish and try again. There is no apks that without a value folder...

Rajeev said:
Then u must done something wrong. Try to use latest Tickle My Android Tool by @Ticklefish and try again. There is no apks that without a value folder...
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Maybe you are right because I was using my phone to view it. Will take a look using my laptop later, thanks for the help

Bro @Rajeev I changed just like the OP sends but still not working, what can happen, you can look at it please arquivor.

ogunja said:
Bro @Rajeev I changed just like the OP sends but still not working, what can happen, you can look at it please arquivor.
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What error u getting..? Is ur 5.0.2/5.1.1 SystemUI recompiled successfully without any errors?

Rajeev said:
What error u getting..? Is ur 5.0.2/5.1.1 SystemUI recompiled successfully without any errors?
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Successfully recompiled Bro, I altered the 4 lines as OP but not work for me. Android 5.1.1.

ogunja said:
Successfully recompiled Bro, I altered the 4 lines as OP but not work for me. Android 5.1.1.
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Don't worry.. Will look into to soon

Rajeev said:
Don't worry.. Will look into to soon
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Bro is probably missing something in the OP because it altered the 4 lines and changed nothing in QuickSettings.
The color remains the same but the navbar is colored.
Thank you friend, greetings.

ogunja said:
Bro is probably missing something in the OP because it altered the 4 lines and changed nothing in QuickSettings.
The color remains the same but the navbar is colored.
Thank you friend, greetings.
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Well first tutorial is only for navigation bar color change. Second tutorial will come soon after i find a pc. And quick settings toggles color won't change with this tutorial. I got quick settings toggle color because i am Using @serajr xperia xposed module..
So tutorial working fine... Good

Rajeev said:
Well first tutorial is only for navigation bar color change. Second tutorial will come soon after i find a pc. And quick settings toggles color won't change with this tutorial. I got quick settings toggle color because i am Using @serajr xperia xposed module..
So tutorial working fine... Good
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? So I was right all along. My head was burning ? so. Thank Bro. Working fine here.

OP updated with more tutorials..