yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yourm0m1:
edit: so it seems the below method NO LONGER works and the OP method either with Caulkins 2.8.1....any ideas??

found an even quicker method to do this manually: (credit @ bottom)

i just did this on calkulin's 2.8 and it worked perfect other than the link to the transparent image that is linked on that page. thanks again OP for even bringing to attention that this can be done, i love it.

* decompile framework-res.apk from your ROM

* go to res/drawable-hdpi

* delete zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg

* place new transparent image and rename it as zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.png

*go to res/layout/zzz_keyguard_screen_lockscreenwallpaper.xml

*in line 2 change

android:background="#ff000000"

to

android:background="#00000000"

*compile framework-res.apk again and don’t forget to delete the necessary files and folders from KEEP

*move to ur device to system/framework

*reboot, ur done

http://www.arab-androidian.com/2011/12/tutorial-how-to-make-transparant-lockscreen-for-sgsii/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Any idea if this will work on UnNamed 2.01?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Can someone PLEASE make this for stock EL29? I'm using Calks ROM (Stock DeoDex) and I keep getting reboots. :(

Il probably try the manual method tonight, but I have no previous experience with compliling and decompiling.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Can someone please give me some light? I installed notepad++ to edit the XML file, and it gives me weird characters. I have been trying to do this for a few hours and it is pretty frustrating. I have the transparent image replaced, but I cannot get this to read for the love of god.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spdwiz18:
I don't have a CPU to really help at the moment so I wool do my best till I can get it up and running.

So ill ask the simple question first. what did you use to recompile the app? And we will start from there
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spdwiz18:
Sorry.... I've breve been able to get it to work on cystine roms. As soon as I get my PC going there I'd a new method to try. I pm you when I can.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I used apktool at first, but then I used apk manager I think.

I can compile/decompile it no problem, but all I want to do is replace the stupid ass line in the XML file, but I cannot get it to read it. I have tried about 5 different programs and I am sticking with notepad2 at the moment. I don't need all of the bells and whistles now lol.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spdwiz18:
Alright, if u can give me a day to get my laptop setup it would be great. My fam just moved into a house and im not totaly unpacked yet. On top of that I had an accident at work and could not use my right hand for the last 6 Weeks. It made moving hell. Just give me till tomorrow.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Damn dude that sucks, best of luck to you, and thank you for helping a brother out. :)

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
You need to decompile it. Apktool
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Yeah I did compile it, or I thought it did anyways. They need a tutorial on this stuff .
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
If you have apktool setup the process is pretty straight forward. The only reason youd see garbled xmls is because they are still compiled.

apktool d YourApp.apk

this will allow you to see the xmls in readable text. once you are finished

apktool b YourApp

[no file extension here since you are compiling a decompiled app.

Then navigate to the folder it decompiled to, YourApp, find the build/apk folder and drag your new files to the apk you're editing [excluding the manifest.xml]
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Yeah I put it on my C drive, extracted the three files, and I couldn't even get the commands to work in cmd. After trying for two hours (lol), I kinda just gave up on it. I really like the mod, but damn I suck at stuff like this.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
OK, these are the three files I have on my C: drive (that I extracted). aapt (application), apktool (bat file) and apktool (jar file).

What do I do next if those are the three files?

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
OK, I got the framework to decompile, I changed the images, them I recompiled them, but what do I do about signing? Do I have to or no? And I noticed when after I compiled the apk, my "framework-res" folder didnt dissapear, or will it still put it inside the apk? Thanks for helping me out guys, I really want to learn how to do this stuff lol.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] globalninja:
Extract the three files into a folder so its easier, so it's like this (c:\apktool)

Then navigate to the folder in cmd:

CD c:\apktool

Put the apk inside the folder.

Then try to decompile

For decompiling your framework:

Place framework-res.apk inside your folder.

Do these commands:

Apktool if framework-res.apk

(mounts your framework)

Apktool d framework-res.apk

(decompiles it)

When your dome with the edits:

Apktool b framework-res

(notice that there isn't a .apk extention)

That should work since it works for me.

Sent from my Epic™ 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] globalninja:
Question:

If you have a live wallpaper running will it show through?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Thanks man, I haven't tried it in that order yet. Doing it now.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
When I go to recompile the apk, it says:

W: Could not find sources

I: Checking whether sources has changed

Building resources...

Building apk file

And it still didn't make my folder into an apk. Or does it edit the one that I put in there?

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I honestly don't know what I am doing wrong. I mount the framework, I made changes, recompiled the framework, go to the dist folder with the app there. It even has the changes, still a no go. Wtf.

Even after I pushed the apk to system, it restarted the wallpaper and I even extracted the apk from system again, decompiled it, and all of my changes are still in there. Do I have to sign it?

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spdwiz18:
Ok... Are you getting a force close or is it still giving you errors on the recompile? Also if you are getting pith to install on the phone (r u even to this point yet?) Did you go in and clear the gallery under settings?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I went through and rebooted, had the transparent lock screen, then I got a ton of force closes, making my phone boot loop. What I did was use root explorer to copy the app over that way, then reboot. When I extracted the file from my phone, it still showed all of my changes, and I used an auto signer for my apk. Or was I not supposed to sign it?

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spdwiz18:
no. you do NOT sign system apks....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Ok I think that is where I got the errors then, I will try again I guess lol. This is going to be implanted in my brain forever. But when I am done compiling the apk, it will be in the dist folder of the framework-res folder, correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] globalninja:
When you recompile it did you remember to navigate back the folder

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Yeah how do you go about doing that? I edit the xml files, I changed out the png files, but it stays in folder format when I go to recompile. So what am I supposed to do? I go into cmd, typed: apktool b framework-res

That is when I get the compiling errors of when it doesn't find sources or whatever. Is it supposed to say that?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] globalninja:
It looks like you didnt navigate back to the folder. Open cmd and try this:

cd c:\apktool

( I assume you put the file there.)

Then

Apktool b framework-res (dont put .apk on the end)

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Yeah I have done it exactly and it still isn't working screw it I can't do it. I've been working on this since last night.

I put the framework-res.apk in the folder c:\apktool

cd\apktool

Then apktool if framework-res.apk

Then, apktool d framework-res.apk

Made my edits

Apktool b framework-res

Then I went into the framework-res folder, went to dist, then copied the apk over to my SD card and push to system app via root explorer.

Did I screw up in any of that? My phone wouldn't even get passed the boot animation.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] globalninja:
hmmm what ROM are you using? Everything looks fine. Let try with my framework and ill get back to you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I am using stock EL29 deodexed with gunslinger kernel. I tried the OP's method and I also tried the other one that someone posted on the fifth page. They both stop me right when my buttons are about to light up (when booting), and then I just get a black screen. I don't know what the deal is lol.

Thanks for the help again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
This works great on UnNamed rom. I used apk manager and notepad++, then just used root explorer to copy the modified framework-res.apk and changed permissions to match the old framework-res.apk, cleared gallery data and voila, transparent lockscreen.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I am switching to UnNamed ROM right now, is there a chance that you can post your apk file for me? That ROM seems pretty nice from reading the thread. Pretty please? :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
No problem, here it is. :)

This includes the stock battery with percentage from the uot kitchen with a 10% opacity transparent lockscreen.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I think I love you hahaha thanks again bro.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Alex1x:
Can I flash the zip on Blazer v3.8?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
If you're asking about the framework-res.apk I uploaded, it's only for UnNamed 2.0.1 and I wouldn't install it on another rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Here's a 100% transparent lockscreen that looks much better in my opinion. I didn't like the grey that the 10% opacity gave me.

This is only for UnNamed 2.0.1
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spdwiz18:
Added link to your post In the op. Thank you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rujelus22:
You guys should take a look at my lockscreen mod from my ROM it allows you to change the lockscreen on the fly from 10% to 100% transparency. The mod edits framework-res, gallery, android.policy, and the wallpaper chooser.

I have the lock mod as just a download so you guys should be able to make it work on other ROMS. If you would like I can list all the actual edits I did to make it work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rrmzr1:
Causes bootloops for me. Blazer 3.8
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rujelus22:
Yeah it will not work on other ROMS unless someone ports it. It is designed for my ROM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Thank you for that. Whenever I have a black wallpaper, it makes the grey have "layers" lol. I will definitely try that out. :) Thanks again man.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
If anyone wants a transparent lockscreen, just post your framework-res.apk and I will make the change as soon as I can.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I really hope UOT kitchen supports this mod in the near future. For people that don't know how to do the dirty work (I'm still learning!), it is by far my favorite mod, and I love having it on each of my Android phones.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
farmework-res

I would appreciate the help. Every attempt has failed for me. Closest I got was a completely black lockscreen wallpaper no transparency at all. All other attempts ended in boot loops for me. Attached is my framework-res.apk from Caulks 2.8.1 with an ICS theme. THANKS AGAIN!

EDIT: Nevermind I didn't realize i couldnt attach files yet. petemills8 is there another way to get you the file needed?

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How many post do I need before I can attach files?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
you need at least 10 bro
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Try putting it in dropbox (if you don't have an account I highly recommend you get 1, here's a referral hxxp://db.tt/G8XIEFe, replace the xx with tt). Just put the file in your Public folder, then share the link.

For some reason my old account under the same name was wiped and I now only have 2 posts so I will have to use it myself to send attachments until I get my post count back up.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
ok I made a dropbox account. I don't know what took me so long to get one. Anyway here is the link to my framework-res.apk Caulks 2.8.1 ICS themed

hXXp://dl.dropbox.com/u/62070310/framework-res.apk

THANKS AGAIN!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Working on it now, wifi is really slow here at the coffee shop...

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Try this and let me know if it works, there was a post earlier that these changes may not work with Calk's 2.8.1. As always, backup your phone before making changes and install this at your own risk!

hXXp://dl.dropbox.com/u/12285827/framework-res.apk
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
I flashed it reboot im on calk 2.8.1 cleared the gallery data and I got a different stock wallpaper what am I missing
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
How did you install it? It's not flashable, I used root explorer to copy to /system/framework to replace the file and changed its permissions to match the old framework-res.apk.

What wallpaper do you see? After you clear gallery data it should be a 100% transparent lockscreen.

As I said, it may not work on Calk 2.8.1 as per the first post on page 5.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
Ok then I got confused I thought the zip was flashable and 2.8.1 was a good ROM for this. So am im wasting my time trying to install this with root explorer since im on 2.8.1
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Ah, I think we're just getting hung up on terminology. I posted an *.apk and that can be copied with root explorer. It is for Calk's 2.8.1 only.

When you said you "flashed" it I thought you were referring to using ClockWorkMod Recovery, which is used for flashing *.zip's.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
I will search the thread for the .apk thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
I cant find anything for calkulins 2.8.1 do you have an .apk or what files I need?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Check post #89

This is modified from a framework-res.apk from Calk's 2.8.1, ICS themed. Remember, it's ROM-specific.

I can modifiy a framework-res.apk from your phone if that is not what you are looking for. Just attach and I'll get it back to you as soon as I can. Tell me what ROM it's from and any other mods you've made so others can grab it if they want to.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
Im on calks 2.8.1 its not themed so since this is for the ICS themed can I still use it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
You probably can, but it will theme your phone, if you don't want that then just post your framework-res.apk
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
That version gave me a transparent wallpaper but a ton of force closes. I'll see if wiping cache and dalvik help
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
so your getting FC on 2.8.1 John let me us know if the wipe solves it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
wiping didnt help for me, nor did.fixing permissions in recovery. That's with caulks 2.8.1 ics themed and the modded framework-res he made from my rom. I also. cleared gallery data. Everything from Swype to wifi sharing force closes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
I wonder why you're getting FC's and if it only happens on Calk's rom. Someone else on that rom tried the edits I made and said it didn't work but not if he was getting FC's. The permissions are rw-r--r-- for my framework-res.apk on UnNamed rom.

Let me try again with a different image and see if that does anything for you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
See if this helps with the FC's. Only change made was to add 10% opacity transparent lockscreen.

For Calk's 2.8.1, ICS theme.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
10% opacity transparent lockscreen worked but im still getting the same force closes making it unusable. I'm probably going to switch to Blazer 3.9 when I'm not half sleeping. I'll post my dropbox link for it after i have it all setup and themed to my liking. Really appreciate your help petemills8!

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Are you using to OP's method or the method on page 5?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
I'm on UnNamed and the method on page 5 works great, no force closes so that's what I used.

Which ICS theme are you using? I'm reading that some give you more lockscreen options than stock, that may be causing conflicts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I had the same FC on stock EL29 deodexed. It worked, but those damn force closes... UnNamed is awesome. Glad I tried that out.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
I was using a combo of the [THEME][ACS]ICS Theme and IceCreamSandwichv2.0**THE ORIGINAL Domination Port, giving me the best of both themes. That may have been my problem. Ive switched to blazer 3.9 and left it as is without any mods. Here is the framework-res from blazer 3.9. Do mind modding this for me with 100% transparency?

hXXp://dl.dropbox.com/u/62070310/framework-res.apk

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If it doesn't work on blazer 3.9 i will jump ship to UnNamed Rom. Do any ICS Themes work on UnNamed?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MJHawaii:
Can you get something working for calks 2.8.1 on gunslinger no themes? It sounds like force closes are an issue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
Im thinink AIO or extended toggles mods are whats causing compatibility issues
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
Blazer 3.9 Clear Lock

Enjoy

http://www.mediafire.com/?fzgwmq8bhdzl6l5

If transparency's not enough direct me to png
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
hoping noone has issues i would love this mod!! im on blazer
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Lol, all part of a dastardly plot to get more people on UnNamed :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Here's Blazer 3.9, 100% transparent...if it don't work there's always UnNamed :)

And ICS themes do work but I'm not sure which ones, you might want to check the UnNamed thread.

However, if this works on Blazer, then you should theme it as you like, then post the framework-res.apk and we'll see if that breaks anything...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
I can't seem to get it working, maybe someone else can, in the meantime I'm waiting to hear if it works on Blazer 3.9, or you could always go UnNamed!

Man, I'm starting to sound like an evangelist for UnNamed :)

Oh, and I can try with unmodded Calk's, just post up the framework-res.apk and we'll see if that works.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
That worked beautifully. Thank you! Now i don't have to have a 3rd party app running just for this effect. Formerly using MiLocker
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
No issue will be had .

Once I remove date & time displayed it will be mint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
now if we got a transparent status bar on blazer 3.9 all would be right with the world!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
attached is a framework-res apk from a blend of a couple ICS themes I like. Could this be modded and packaged into a flash-able zip retaining the theme the way i had it. THANK IN ADVANCE! BLAZER 3.9

LETS SEE IF ANYTHING BREAKS?!?!?

ED
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
Lol sorry if last post was unclear the attached framework res apk was from a themed blazer 3.9 and still needs the clear locksceen mod. Thanks too alk that are helping with this
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuroval:
Blazer 3.9, ICS theme, 100% transparent lockscreen

Let's hope it works
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
grrrrrr.............

Ive been tweaking the heck out of (zzz_keyguard_screen_clock xml) all evening trying to do away with the ugly clock & date text having no luck
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
Blazer ROM 3.9 with the clear lockscreen flashable zip by Sling. Go Launcher ex with ics theme. Koi live wallpaper with blue fish!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
Nice setup bro. :)

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
It is definitely working lol!!!

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
UnNamed, with a fully transparent lock screen thanks to who provided it for me, and this is my setup, it has really good theming from UOT. Let me know if you want it. I've been tweaking it since yesterday and there is a good possibility I'm not changing anything on my phone, because this is all I wanted lol.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
That looks nice! What weathet widget is that?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
anyone got this working on Venum el29?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
That sir is the Aix weather widget. :) The one thing that sucks about the weather widget is that it doesn't show the weather for the entire week, but it is very accurate for the following day. You can change all the colors, transparency, etc. I love it.

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjohnsonthe2nd:
any luck with removing the date and time? I'm going to give transparent status bar a shot today.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sling:
Ive been working Colors.xml & zzz_keyguard_screen_clock_gb.xml files trying to get lockscreen text to pull transparency #000000000 but having no luck.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dj21o:
I know there is a background that you have to pull from one of the framework files. Change that bad boy to transparent and it should work?

Sent from my GSII.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] skippwhy:
Any ideas?

I'm on playya's UnNamed barebones rom. EL29 modem and kernel.

I've been trying to obtain the transparent lockscreen myself, and have been following the instructions on page 8. Each try yields the same failed result, however. The home screen wallpaper restores to the ICS rainbow default yet my lockscreen remains as my same opaque custom background. All that changes is my home screen.

Even when I try someone else's framework-res, my result is the same as above.

Any ideas why this is happening? The instructions seem to be working for everyone else.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blu33:
Will this work in calks 2.8.1 rom?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yourm0m1:
i gave up on 2.8.1, previous rom versions all worked with the method i found and posted on pg. 5 but no more on 2.8.1. now that ICS is here im totally giving up.
[HTC EVO 3D] tokuzumi:
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Promo code: EMCJJKB45
[HTC EVO 3D] mistaleo:
There sold out already....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DARKF3D3:
Which is the last android version available for i777? i find only 2.3.4, there's no 2.3.5?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shamelin73:
2.3.4 came with the phone and no official updates as of now.

DG has posted a couple leaks that may be or not official.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
We can also port I9100 ROMs easily and have 98%+ functionality.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] AndreaCristiano:
I dont think they will bother with 2.3.5 being that Q1 we will be receiving ICS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Trumpex:
Ya, I'm hoping Sammy has moved all developers to ICS and just forget about updating Gingerbread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] pinoymutt:
The latest ATT specific leak is KJ4 and is 2.3.6.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Misterjunky:
2.3.6

There is a so-called GB 2.3.6 which for some reason only people here in XDA

are aware of and if you google it all the results come back here to:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1334412

There are no other references to "GB 2.3.6 I777UCKJ4" anywhere on google

except here in XDA all the google searches point right back here.

With any other firmware we can do a google search and find multiple sources.

I find it very strange indeed, perhaps it's just one big secret. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nickshertzer:
And of course CM 7.1 nightly is rocking 2.3.7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] AllTheWay:
Search before posting

Search before posting a new thread. Already numerous threads about this.