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[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Vintiem:
Greetz, like to have the transparant notification bar too, but when I changed statusbar_background.9. in SystemUI nothing became transparent

Can you post your SystemUi.apk?

I hope you will

Kind regards,

Vintiem
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] maxx228:
please rename to SystemUI.apk

My SystemUI.apk (v181)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
Sorry i am late, but you know weekend :o

I have created it for you.. I don't know if you like it or not, but in case you need any change, just tell me so i'll do it :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] adiktz:
First of all don't say sorry.. You don't need to...

And thanks for cooking... I liked it...

Just few changes I wud need(if thats not a problem wid u)

1) I want status bar background to be transparent as posted in the first post of the thread... Not the droid one... And the header background also as in the first post...

2) its okay but I prefer "adiktz" with a small " a"...

3) I m missing the turn off animation...

But i really like what you have cooked... Thanks again...
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
You are welcome :)

I have tried to cook again :p as i have not tried it on my phone, so i have cooked 2 versions.. You can try both & tell me which one is the nearest your demand :p I have tried to add turn off animation in last version... Don't know if it works :)

http://www.mediafire.com/?e7x3r9ajikmr3qt

http://www.mediafire.com/?btp0q1iz0he2ddi
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rycon33:
wow, been wanting this

thank you AdamTt
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Flamez:
Hi,

I was wondering.. Is it possible to use that battery indicator (top right of img) on an Xperia Arc which has only been rooted?

I'd kill for it -.-. I hate the standard battery indicator.

(And yes, unfortunately I'm a noob in these kinda things :P)

Thx in advance!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] adiktz:
Thanks... Later was what I wanted... Perfect...

Thanks for the help...

Now my phone looks cool...!!!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
Glad to know that you liked :D

Stay happy with your phone ;)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
If you meant "which has only been rooted, but bootloader not unlocked".... Yes, possible to use that battery indicator :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Flamez:
Not so sure actually, I've only installed "Gingerbreak".

Is this ok or am I missing something?

If this is ok, is there an .apk to install the battery indicator with or is it going to be harder than that?

Thanks alot for helping out ^^! :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
You are right that you can root your phone with "Gingerbreak" :)

battery changing is not possble with an .apk file :) It's not that difficult to do it manually... You need an app "Root explorer" for it :) if you need it & you want to do it (change battery), I can help you :p but i'll be back after one hour now :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Flamez:
Ah sorry, I went to sleep 10 minutes after your last post =x.

I have "Root Explorer" installed as I was playing around with it before.

I'd really like to change it and would like the help ^^.

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
We have hijacked AdamTt's thread :p But he is nice..

First of all download attached files (I have cooked thid for you. Hope you like it) and put them on your sd card..

1- Now open "Root Explorer" and backup your original framework & SystemUI (to be on safe side :p)

To backup original files, you need to go to folder "system" & then "framework".. In this folder, you will see "framework.res".. Click on "Mount R/W" (top of the screen, there is a button, see picture above) if it's not already mounted as R/W :)

Long click on "framework-res" & this menu will pop up...

Choose "Copy"... Then go back (using "back" button on phone) in your sdcard (in Root Explorer) & paste the file whereever in you sdcard you want to save it :)

Now you can go back in "system" folder, then folder "app".. There will you see a file "SystemUI"... Backup it in your sdcard same as you have done with "framework-res"... Now both original files are saved :)

2- Go in your sdcard (using Root Explorer) where you saved downloaded files.. Press Menu button on your phone & choose "Multiselect" & choose both files (which you downloaded from this post)... Choose "copy" & paste them in folder "system"...

3- Now long click on these files (one by one) you just pasted in "system" folder. Choose "permissions" from pop up menu & set permissions like that:

4- Once permissions are set, long click on "SystemUI" again & choose "move" from pop up menu (You have to choose MOVE, not Copy) & move it to "app" folder.. You will be asked about replacing original file, choose "replace"... And with same method, move "framework-res" to "framwork" folder.. :)

You are done, reboot your phone & enjoy...

I'm sorry for my poor english but i hope you understand :p feel free to ask if you don't understand something :) Transparent Notification background is only possible because of AdamTt :) Thanks to him...
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Flamez:
Wow, this looks great, though I only asked for the battery indicator :p.

Btw, I have one more question..

SE is coming with an update for the Xperia Arc soon, is it okay to download/install it while my phone is still rooted or should I do something first?

Thanks alot :).
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rycon33:
Hi AdamTt, any chance doing this for the new .145 hongkong rom, i'd love to have this again. TIA
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
Hope you like it :p

If you install new update, your phone will not be rooted anymore & all changes you have made (like battery, statusbar etc) will be disapeared :p May be you can wait until new firmaware gets rooted :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
Upload your SystemUI.apk. and i will fix it :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] norberto_:
@AdamTt

Hi!

Can you add the transparency in pulldown notif bar for me? I need only the transparent notification background. The statusbar shouldn't be transparent. Just like in your 1. attached pic in first post.

And if it isn't a problem can you pl sadd the reboot menu too?

I've tried to add but i have some problem with the apk manager. Need some good tutorial :) still not found.

Or if you can/possible pls write a step by step tutorial how to add these mods. :)

Thanks for help!

Here are my files.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
I have updated the first port with a big guide :)

yeah, sure. I can fix your files later, when i have time :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] norberto_:
Followed the guide, but my notification bar just disappeared :)

Somewhere i have made some mistake.

My files are already modded with UOT kitchen. Some changes from your guide are already in the file. Added the missing changes and status bar disappeared, and the bottom launcher icons that 4 icons are a little bit closer to the top.

BR, Norberto
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
Thats probably because the signing is wrong.

If you upload a stock version of your SystemUI.apk, I will fix it for you :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] norberto_:
Hi,

I want to modify the files what i have attached before.

Here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14123875&postcount=41

These files are working well at the moment I'm usind these but i want to add the reboot option and the transparent background.

In the UOT kitchen i have ticked the transparency whaen i coccked this mod but still not transparent :(

So the attached files are working well, can you add into these files the reboot and the transparent bg?

Thanks,

BR,

Norberto
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rycon33:
Adam, attached are the original systemUI file from 145 hongkong ROM.

I also included the files needed for reboot option. I hope it's not too much to ask. Again, thank you in advance.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] 279Paddy:
yup, it'd be great if you could fix those adam, i'm on the HK145 too...thanks rycon for uploading and thank you sincerely in advance for all your efforts, adam.....!

cheers
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
First post Updated, with the new SystemUI.apk :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] norberto_:
@AdamTt

I have just tried to mod my stock systemUI, modded what are needed but notif bar is missing.

Tried the 2.3.3 from first post and still missing the notfication bar. :(

So if you can pls help with my files if you have time.

Thanks,

BR,

Norberto
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] norberto_:
@AdamTt

You wrote that maybe the sign is not correct. Maybe you are right. I want to try it on my stock SystemUI.

How to sign correctly this SystemUI?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rycon33:
thanks man, new file is working fine on new .145 ROM

hopefully you can include transparent status bar also
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] norberto_:
hmm now found the apk manager problem :)

decompiled chaneged the pics, and changed the code

but still not transparent!!!

now i think durind the akp building the images will be compressed or converted or something and the gb loose his transparency.

but this is just an idea. i have to check it
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
I made this one to look like stock. but you can just change the images, and you will get transparent statusbar :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rycon33:
@adam

Really a noob on this compiling/decompiling thing man, if ever you have spare time, hoping you can do it for us. Thanks a million!

- Sent from my Arc thru XDA App
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
I have updated first post with two new files, that looks exactly like the old ones :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rycon33:
thank you adam
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] animboo:
thanks for this adamtt.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pavels555:
that is what happened to me too. How do I fix this? I didnt understand the permissions part.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
CAN SystemUI.apk & Transparent_Statusbar_SystemUI CAN EVER BRICK THE PHONE IF THEY ARE WRONGLY MODIFIED?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ucubz:
I think no, you'll just get bootloop if you do it wrong. Yesterday I copy SystemUI without changing it permission (too excited, forget to do it) and all I got is notification saying SystemUI error. Just restart phone, change permission and now my notification background is transparent.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
WHAT IS bootloop?SORRY IF IT IS A silly question?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] animboo:
bootloop is the looping of the boot animation and not opening the phone, just the animation looping again and again until you turn it off or the battery ran out.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
if phone enter into bootloop then how to correct it?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] animboo:
you usually need to reflash it or repair it using SEUS.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] edrit011:
Thanks for good how to and great transparent notifications
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ucubz:
My phone gone into bootloop this morning, I flashing tft again using flashtool, and flashing system image using fastboot. Now it work fine, with no missing app
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
does it wipe user data and previously installed widgets?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ucubz:
No, as long as you unchecked option to wipe user data in flashtool, your data will still there. And widget too.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
real noob question

which software SHOULD I use to edit xml file?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
hy

Notepad ++ is what you need:)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
i dont get these lines

<View android:background="#ff212121" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_weight="1.0" />

instead i get this image when i open status_bar_tracking.xml in notepad ++

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ww6in__deORR-JI5X__FzQ?feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7jVUqajU8N-at5URrcy-XQ?feat=directlink

please help
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] maidguitar:
I'd like a clear notification bar as well, but it seems that no matter what I do it stays pitch black. I'm on JP docomo rom with rooted 2.3.3, started out with your X-theme blue...but I'm not sure how to go from the black to a clear bar. Tried all the SystemUI's in the first post and set the permissions and everything, nothing seems to work...
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
You missed the first thing, decompile the apk

the changes are in framework-res.apk
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
how to decompile?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] thomassafca:
Option 9 in Apk manager :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] maidguitar:
Got it to work, good stuff, but is there any way to make the status bar clear with Launcher Pro? Installing LP or ADW or GL and all those seem to make the notification bar solid black, over the transparent one.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Alejandrissimo:
Hello pal, can I have your framework-res????

I love your icons
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] funeral666:
Hi Adam,

I'm not using an Xperia, I've an N1 running 1.7.1 MIUI, it's 2.3.3. I'm guessing, well assuming this would apply.

My problem is that status bar in the homescreen doesn't change, it is still the semi transparent status bar of MIUI, when i edit the statusbar_background.9.png only status bar in apps changes, not the homescreen. Any ideas?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
Hi

you have to install framework resources,

copy framework-res.apk and SemcGenerigUxpRes.apk to C:\apk_manager_4.9\other

shift + right click to open a command window and type this

java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk

java -jar apktool.jar if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk

now it should work :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
Thanks a lot........

by the way can u tell me how to mod volume dialog box....i just love your red volume dialog box..........
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
First post updated with files for 4.0.A.2.368 :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Finalfour:
Can we do the same with this instructions?

-Put the systemui.apk file in a folder in your SD card.

-Open RootExplorer backup then delete the original systemui.apk in system/framework and copy the new file from the SD into System/framework folder.

-Reboot
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Finalfour:
I copied system.ui for 4.0.A.2.368, and my sy status bar now transparent, but how can i change battery stats to show percents in circle?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] yoshi57:
I have trouble making this mod myself.

I've installed framework-res.apk so I can decompile systemUI without error.

But I have always error when compiling. and I didn't found the SemcGenerigUxpRes.apk.

I'm on Galaxy S. And file given here are not working. Even if I only take modified file to inject in my systemUI, it won't work.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Edit:

NeverMind.

In fact it was an .9.png error.

Nevertheless I can't get transparency ...
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] bancad:
work for froyo or GB ??
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] lunn84:
Hi, Anyone could help me flash back to the original? Many thanks! :o
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] hakhater:
thanks, I'll try it later ;)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Droid DOES!!:
Stumped..

Can't seem to get this working on my ThunderBolt. I know not all phones are the same and I respect that but, I really want this mod for my theme. If anyone would be willing to take a peek at my SystemUI and tell me what's up, I'd REALLY appreciate it! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17844395/SystemUI.apk

Edit: Got it to work :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] subhankar.ds:
Hi,

I'm trying to make theme for latest FW-2.3.4/283...but not able to make it transparent...while recompile, below error is coming..can you plz help on that?

[*] SystemUI

recompiling SystemUI...

I: Smaling...

I: Building resources...

C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\res\layout\status_bar.xml:15: error: Error: Resource is not public. (at 'textAppearance' with value '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Ticker').

C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\res\layout\status_bar.xml:16: error: Error: Resource is not public. (at 'textAppearance' with value '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Ticker').

C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\res\drawable\stat_sys_gps_acquiring_anim.xml:5: error: Error: Resource is not public. (at 'drawable' with value '@android:drawable/stat_sys_gps_on').

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL6549578537868420377.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Administrator\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)

at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:174)

at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:59)

Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL6549578537868420377.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Administrator\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\APK tool\AutoAPKTool2.0.1\_INPUT_APK\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]

at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)

... 6 more
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] AdamTt:
Updated for new FW [4.0.1.A.0.283]

Regards :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] datagubben:
Could you please share the JAVA compilation code next time there is a serious firmware update, if you don't mind? :cool:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Irufushi:
Guys, please throw off the original SystemUI.apk of firmware 283

thanks
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] iAchilles:
hi guys ...

i have .283 generic global and the files of frist post dont work for me !!:(:confused: why !??

hi dude ...

i very very like that circle battery icon in ur screenshots ...

can u make a file for me (in build .283 generic global) that have it + a transparent status bar (like 40% transparent) and transparent backgrond like 15~20% tranparent (i dont like transparent background in screenshot of post1) + with Reboot and Fastboot option ??

Really so much thx u if u do that for me

and also thx evry one do that for me

i'm watting

again thx dude:)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] abhisheak.bansal:
the systemui.apk for .283 does not make statusbar tranparent
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
Files you need are attched :)

Transparent Statusbar 40% & Transparent Notification background 20% :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] iAchilles:
woW ... thX ... nice worK

i'm going to try ...

god bless u, dude :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
You are welcome :)

I hope you like the theme :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] [MyDroid]:
Right, it does not work for me either.

The only things that are changed are the style of the UI, like icons of WiFi, 3G/H etc.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ozhone:
I dont know why when I decompile the apk with apkmanager, when I compile it again (using options 9 and 12) the apk is smaller. Any one can post a 368 file with only a black status bar (no transparent notifications)?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] tommytomatoe:
After you compile, there is no signature. So apk is smaller. Also, when you compile, apk is compressed greater (with max settings). So apk is smaller.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ozhone:
I tried to decompile and recompile again with apkmanager but doesnt work, the status bar doesnt appear when I use my modified one. Maybe I had to do it on windows.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Emrul:
Tried with stock rooted 2.3.4. But notification and status bar background found still black. Checked permission. Found ok. Pls fix it. Thx.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] chitose_ndy:
Will try it :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] chitose_ndy:
How to decompile an apk?

I'm sorry I'm a noob :(
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] StiffyBoy:
Guys please please please help me.

Im a noob and i probably did something i shouldnt have.

I downloaded the AdamTT_SystemUI.zip file from the opening post and flashed the zip on my phone running Gingerbread 2.3.4 using ClockworkMod Recovery...

i was hoping that my status bar and drop down would now be transparent but instead when i restarted my phone it just said that my status bar had stopped working and forced closed and now it just wont show up at all and i have no working status bar or notification bar.

Im a bit desperate to either get this to work or to get my stock one back....

PLEASE HELP!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] xexijreil:
Very nice!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] chitose_ndy:
Can someone please upload an recompiled apk in zip?

Please please
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] eugenechiuu:
any chances this would work along with the notifications widgets tweak and the latest firmware?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] chitose_ndy:
Still no updates..
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Similarion:
Anyone updating for .42 fw?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] theredsonja:
Will this work on a 2.3.4 neo?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] wolfmanstr:
Please someone help me make transparent thread I've found my way as the instructions in step 3 in the 2nd paragraph no such line!

click!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] wolfmanstr:
please help me!

in all

smali/com/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarService.smali

new-instance v0, Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;

new-instance v0, Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;

const/4 v1, -0x1

const/16 v3, 0x7d0

const/16 v4, 0x48

const/4 v5, 0x2

in my new-instance v0, Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;

new-instance v0, Landroid/view/WindowManager$LayoutParams;

const/16 v3, 0x7de

const v4, 0x20300

move v2, v1

that there need to be changed and what has been so transparent?

4.0.2.A.2.58 HK
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] thedr0idboy:
Thanks Testing in neo v

Enviado desde mi MT11i
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] selaludiam:
can apply on .42?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] soldiers33:
how did you decompile the apk?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] selaludiam:
use apktool
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Southern_mind:
Thanks for this guide
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] iridaki:
[please delete]

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[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] munjep:
i just can get the notification transparent, but i download AdamTT_SystemUI.zip - Transparent notifications background + statusbar . where goes transparent status bar? thanks in advance. i using Arc s 2.3.4
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] 09989:
the systemui.apk files of ice4.0.3 is diffrent to 4.0,how can i do ?

i use a huawei 8860, rom 4.0.3
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Prockkaii:
I'm trying to set up my staus bar transparent.

Can someone knows why I can't decompile my apk?

Thank you in advance!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] lgcmn:
anybody know how to compile Camera.apk 4.0.3? cause i get broken video recorder after compile with any compression..
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Overdose1986:
Can you pls make a mod for 4.0.4 with quickpanelsettings and transparent statusbar ONLY (with normal background)???
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] LovAbby:
Hey bro! can give me link/tutorial to decompile SystemUI.apk for ICS 4.0.4.. i've trying and fail..

sorry for my English.. :D

____________________________________

just newbie who want to learn :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] sahilarora2003:
Adam can u please make a transparent status bar for me ? my SystemUI is attached herewith..

PS :- I hv tried da same but messed up everythin.:(
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] chauhanjayc:
needed

hello

can any one share stock .431 systemui.apk

thanks in advance