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[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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reserved for features..

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
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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
---------- Post added at 05:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:09 PM ----------
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.

[TUTORIAL][ICS][JB] How to create Theme

Hi Xda,
This is the second tutorial made ​​by me​
I would like to share with you my knowledge.
To decompile, sign and recompile files I using Advance ApkTool 3.0.0
Let's start!
1. Download this arhive View attachment eXperiaLOrange.apk.rar and extract eXperiaLOrange.apk from arhive in Advanced ApkTool 3.0.0 in OUT folder.
( See screenshot )
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2. Now edit apktool.yml in eXperiaLOrange.apk
Change eXperiaLorange with the name you want for your theme!
( see screenshot )
3. Now go to res / values and open strings.xml. Change eXperia L Orange to name you want to appear in Theme Piker!
( see screenshot )
4. Now open colors.xml and change color code with you color code. For color codes visit this page http://www.color-hex.com/.
In Colors.xml change this code! Change code without #ff
( see screenshot )
5. Now change wallpapers in drawable-mdpi and drawable-land-mdpi with you wallpapers. Wallpapers must have the same size and .PNG
( see screenshot )
6. Now rename folder eXperiaLOrange.apk in Advanced ApkTool / OUT whith name you theme in apktool.yml
As you can see in the screenshot is the same name!
7. Recompile , Sign and put in system/ vendor / framework, set permision rw- r-- r-- and reboot!
8. DONE!
Sorry if you do not understand ... is the second tutorial made ​​by me!
If you like my tutorial please press Thanks button!:good:

help
Does it work it for new skin picker?
Can u port it to xperia e

appyrocks8325 said:
Does it work it for new skin picker?
Can u port it to xperia e
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Is for stock 4.0.X and 4.1.X skin piker

@DanielFlorin what theme are u using on your pc ?

Matoxxi said:
@DanielFlorin what theme are u using on your pc ?
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Dash Windows 8 Theme Here

Is there an apk tool that works on Ubuntu?

Thanks
Please before posting , search because the Tutorial was posted by me .
Sent From My Xperia Z1 Using Pure Xperia theme ???? .

Good Job guys... Thanks in advance. :good:
Sent from my GT-I9070 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Thanks.

DanielFlorin said:
Hi Xda,
This is the second tutorial made ​​by me​
I would like to share with you my knowledge.
To decompile, sign and recompile files I using Advance ApkTool 3.0.0
Let's start!
1. Download this arhive View attachment 2985800 and extract eXperiaLOrange.apk from arhive in Advanced ApkTool 3.0.0 in OUT folder.
( See screenshot )
2. Now edit apktool.yml in eXperiaLOrange.apk
Change eXperiaLorange with the name you want for your theme!
( see screenshot )
3. Now go to res / values and open strings.xml. Change eXperia L Orange to name you want to appear in Theme Piker!
( see screenshot )
4. Now open colors.xml and change color code with you color code. For color codes visit this page http://www.color-hex.com/.
In Colors.xml change this code! Change code without #ff
( see screenshot )
5. Now change wallpapers in drawable-mdpi and drawable-land-mdpi with you wallpapers. Wallpapers must have the same size and .PNG
( see screenshot )
6. Now rename folder eXperiaLOrange.apk in Advanced ApkTool / OUT whith name you theme in apktool.yml
As you can see in the screenshot is the same name!
7. Recompile , Sign and put in system/ vendor / framework, set permision rw- r-- r-- and reboot!
8. DONE!
Sorry if you do not understand ... is the second tutorial made ​​by me!
If you like my tutorial please press Thanks button!:good:
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Excellent tutorial.

good job, but tittle seems miss leading

@DanielFlorin is this method work with 2011 Xperia ???? (arc,pro,mini,ray etc...)

abo hani said:
Thanks
Please before posting , search because the Tutorial was posted by me .
Sent From My Xperia Z1 Using Pure Xperia theme ???? .
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And by me...

Thanks all

Your 500th thanks! You deserve it!
P.S.: Sorry for my bad english.

axxx007xxxz said:
Your 500th thanks! You deserve it!
P.S.: Sorry for my bad english.
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Yeahh good!!
Sent from my D2303 using Tapatalk

@DanielFlorin: I think that you forgot this step:
Open AndroidManifest.xml with Notepad++ and edit the package name:

axxx007xxxz said:
@DanielFlorin: I think that you forgot this step:
Open AndroidManifest.xml with Notepad++ and edit the package name:
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work without this step.

@DanielFlorin for ICS on 2012 devices only.

can support for cm7?

[BOOTANIMATION][XHDPI][HDPI] Clean Xperia

Well, I like clean bootanimation so I created this bootanimation few hours ago with BootAnimation Factory (Nice software)
I tested this on Xperia SP, should work on your Xperia.
NOTE! As my old bootanimations are very similar with @Steph310 's bootanimation so I created a new bootanimation with a bit diffirent with his bootanimation.
Take a look here
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Installation
XHDPI
-Download my bootanimation
-Rename it to bootanimation.zip
-Place it on system/media
-Set permission to r-w-r-r
-Reboot and enjoy
HDPI
-Download my bootanimation
-Rename it to bootanimation.zip
-Place it on system/media
-Set permission to r-w-r-r
-Reboot and enjoy
Download
HDPI
XHDPI
If you like my bootanimation please press the THANKS button ​
Credits :
-Creator of bootanimation factory (I forget his name) : for bootanimation factory
- @Steph310 for inspiration to make this bootanimation

its awesome dude, wait for next innovation ,
regard, Noob

It's work fine for me ? ; XZ

Super fresh thanks ^^

Love it Works fine on my XZ1

Amazing! Thanks!
PRO TIP:
If you wont overwrite you actally bootanimation put that bootanimation.zip to /data/local with rwxr--r-- perms.
Should workson 4.2 and above

JustPlayingHard said:
Love it Works fine on my XZ1
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Ok so it's working on XXHDPI device? great!
Kucharskov said:
Amazing! Thanks!
PRO TIP:
If you wont overwrite you actally bootanimation put that bootanimation.zip to /data/local with rwxr--r-- perms.
Should workson 4.2 and above
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Nah, nice tips

Not Good!!!
This is my creation!
It's not nice to assign yourself this bootanimation without asking my permission or quoting me!
You simply added an other screen size...
We could have had the same inspiration but after checking, margins, location and size of the elements are stricktly identical!
So you copied my work!
It is not polite or honest...
My original thread (22nd February 2014)

@ Steph310
+1 bro.
@ OP
This has already been done.

Steph310 said:
This is my creation!
It's not nice to assign yourself this bootanimation without asking my permission or quoting me!
You simply added an other screen size...
We could have had the same inspiration but after checking, margins, location and size of the elements are stricktly identical!
So you copied my work!
It is not polite or honest...
My original thread (22nd February 2014)
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Sorry Sir, but I didn't copied your bootanimation, I just made your original bootanimation as a inspiration.
I made this with some xperia SP's pngs,
look at the attachment (all of spinners are from SP's framework).
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Edit : I made an another one which is diffirent from your bootanimation.

MT27i said:
Sorry Sir, but I didn't copied your bootanimation, I just made your original bootanimation as a inspiration.
I made this with some xperia SP's pngs,
look at the attachment (all of spinners are from SP's framework).
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Edit : I made an another one which is diffirent from your bootanimation.
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I used this spinners and old Sony bootanimation background.
The problem is not to create or use elements existing!
For example, I use too Lollipop elements to create Xperia Lollipop
The problem is that your bootanimation strictly the same as mine.
Framing, composition, location and size of elements are nearest pixel same! Really strange...
Yes, nice to create an other one, with another spiner for exemple.
The possibilities are endless!
Everyone can use my work, copy it for other screen sizes, use it for a custom rom ...
I simply want that you ask my permission and be quoted.
Politeness, respect, honesty ..
.
As a reminder here is my bootanimations collection...

[MOD] Advanced Lollipop Framework For Xperia ZU, Z1C, Z2, Z3, Z3C

Hi, I present a wonderful Advanced Framework For ZU, Z1C, Z2, Z3, Z3C Phone running Sony Lollipop 5.0.2
​
Framework does not change the Style Application of Light on Dark or Dark to Light.
Framework gives you the possibility of Use for Stock Material Sony Style.
In almost any application. But in application is written with a style which uses. Or Dark. Or Light
WORK ON XPERIA
Requires ROOT
-Z2 Z3 Z3C running firmware .690 .726
-Z1C, ZU running firmware .242
FEATURES
-Stock Sony design was also added to the styles
-HOLO DARK
-HOLO LIGHT
-DARK ACTIONBAR
-For the whole framework was added Accent Color Theme
-Animations , Progress Bars, Buttons , Background, Toggles and many more
INSTALL
First Make Back Up
1. Rename Downloaded file to framework-res.apk
2. Copy framework-res.apk To Phone
3. Copy framework-res.apk To root/System/
4. Set RW- R- R- Permission 644
5. MOVE To root/System/Framework/ Folder IMPORTANT
6. Reboot
7. Enjoy
BUGS
-FC Facebook Messenger And ES Explorer
(I already fixed the issue a new version soon)
Creadits:
RXS MoonBreakers Team
Download
SCREENS
HOLO LIGHT
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res

Nice one.. What do You mean is it working on Z3 Tablet Compact ?

e-note-icon said:
Nice one.. What do You mean is it working on Z3 Tablet Compact ?
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Dont know newer see Tablets Framework...

bro @Ambor works this also on the new fw .726?

1000 thanks

Pandemic said:
bro @Ambor works this also on the new fw .726?
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Dont know Bro Test it

Ambor said:
Dont know Bro Test it
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Oke is cool bro, i just let you know
Sent From MoonWalker Provolution V1.0 [Beta] Based On LP 5.0.2 !

what navbar size u used in this frmework bro??

Wonderful [emoji7]

@Ambor could you add support for z1 compact i can give you all the files you need

Pakman123 said:
@Ambor could you add support for z1 compact i can give you all the files you need
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will tray
send me deodexed files
SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
framework-res.apk

z3 . 726 fw
I tried on z3 .726 odex fw, seems working ok except es file manager FC. I don't know if anyone has the same issue?

Ambor said:
will tray
send me deodexed files
SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
framework-res.apk
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this one from z1 LP 242, can u build it? but this file have not deodex
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-N0QS8y5873ZjJPMXN3TWFIeE0/view?usp=sharing

tiunilohmu said:
I tried on z3 .726 odex fw, seems working ok except es file manager FC. I don't know if anyone has the same issue?
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I do not use es. but it should not close the app. I use an explorer titanium root and other no problem.
Alvian_P said:
this one from z1 LP 242, can u build it? but this file have not deodex
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-N0QS8y5873ZjJPMXN3TWFIeE0/view?usp=sharing
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will see

Ambor said:
res
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Another great work by @Ambor. Keep the good work. Thanks

Pakman123 said:
@Ambor could you add support for z1 compact i can give you all the files you need
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Alvian_P said:
this one from z1 LP 242, can u build it? but this file have not deodex
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-N0QS8y5873ZjJPMXN3TWFIeE0/view?usp=sharing
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who want test
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6oYDQQEaRfVemRGY21wUnZTaXc/view?usp=sharing

Ambor said:
who want test
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6oYDQQEaRfVemRGY21wUnZTaXc/view?usp=sharing
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Thanks alot working on my xperia z1 compact just added it to zip file and flashed it

yeah, all working fine.awesome!!
but can u provide the smaller navbar version mate??

@Ambor This mod is for Odex or FW Deodex
How to switch between light and dark?

[Guide] Add Xperia battery icon to cm SystemUI

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Requirements:
-Knowledge on how to use apktool
-Notepad++
1- Decompile your SystemUI.apk
2- Download THIS ZIP and extract it
2- Move the extracted files to /res/
3- Open Notepad++, press Ctrl + F and choose the "Find in Files" tab
4- Set the directory to the layout folder of you decompiled systemUI
5- Find "<com.android.systemui.BatteryLevelTextView" and replace with "<com.android.systemui.BatteryLevelTextView android:background="@drawable/somc_sys_battery_percent_am" android:gravity="center" "
it should look like this:
6- Go to /res/values/dimens.xml
7- Find "battery_level_text_size" and set the value of it to "9.0sp"
8- Recompile and push it to your device
9- Set the Battery status style on settings to Text
10- Enjoy
Also checkout THIS GUIDE by abhishekr700

Confirmed working on cm12.1 bro....
Thanks... :good::good::good:

afah_me said:
Confirmed working on cm12.1 bro....
Thanks... :good::good::good:
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Nice theme! Which is it?

STRYDER~007 said:
Nice theme! Which is it?
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This is future update of my theme called "colorful xperia v1.6"
but WIP

nice guide sir :good:
but there's no charging indicator
take a look at this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/how-to-change-battery-icon-kitkat-rom-t2919361/
it works for me :laugh:

afah_me said:
This is future update of my theme called "colorful xperia v1.6"
but WIP
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Nice work! Looking forward to use it..

can support to cm7?

Hi, I have a question, the battery level is not in the center of the battery icon for me. I feel like it is a bit more to the left and I want to move it a little to the right.. What value do I edit to accomplish that?
Edit: Nvm found what to edit to get what I needed

Lovely Guide ,,,
U r the boss

Araib93 said:
Hi, I have a question, the battery level is not in the center of the battery icon for me. I feel like it is a bit more to the left and I want to move it a little to the right.. What value do I edit to accomplish that?
Edit: Nvm found what to edit to get what I needed
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How did you do it? Thanks!

vjtigas said:
How did you do it? Thanks!
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Look for battery_padding_end and change its value from 2.0 to -2.0, also hit thanks that should do the trick

idid idamrep said:
nice guide sir :good:
but there's no charging indicator
take a look at this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/how-to-change-battery-icon-kitkat-rom-t2919361/
it works for me :laugh:
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Please, how you do that because I don't understanding any thing from this method?
And I want know what is your keyboard name?
Thanks....

I cant decompile nothing on Windows 10, can you help me please?

Hi folks, thanks for the nice thread. I added to my CM12.1 for Sony Scorpion (Xperia Z3 tablet compact). If somebody compiles, can pick the code here. https://github.com/GeyerA/platform_frameworks_base/commit/307ab760c54324c3437fbf0387af3b043015f4fa

@naheel azawy, thanks for the tutorial. How to add battery charging icon next to battery icon?

I can not find the folder " values" in ressurection remix with android 6.0.1

who tried this on cm13 odexed ?

anagramgenius said:
@naheel azawy, thanks for the tutorial. How to add battery charging icon next to battery icon?
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this is i want to ask

naheel azawy said:
Requirements:
-Knowledge on how to use apktool
-Notepad++
1- Decompile your SystemUI.apk
2- Download THIS ZIP and extract it
2- Move the extracted files to /res/
3- Open Notepad++, press Ctrl + F and choose the "Find in Files" tab
4- Set the directory to the layout folder of you decompiled systemUI
5- Find "<com.android.systemui.BatteryLevelTextView" and replace with "<com.android.systemui.BatteryLevelTextView android:background="@drawable/somc_sys_battery_percent_am" android:gravity="center" "
it should look like this:
6- Go to /res/values/dimens.xml
7- Find "battery_level_text_size" and set the value of it to "9.0sp"
8- Recompile and push it to your device
9- Set the Battery status style on settings to Text
10- Enjoy
Also checkout THIS GUIDE by abhishekr700
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look at mine

Will it work in cm11??