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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
Yeah download apkmanager and place the systemui.apk, gmail apk, and framework-res.apk in the mod folder (it'll be obvious which one i mean). Then run the script, choose extract apk for each app, and then in the projects folder browse to the icons folder (usually /res/drawable-hdpi) and there you'll find the .png icon files. Replace them with the ones you want (i use adobe firework to edit the .pngs) and then from the script file you would zip them back up, and then rename the apks to what they should be and push them back to their respective folders.

For the system files, you would want to leave the apks unsigned, but i think for the gmail app you would let apk manager sign it, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

Hope that helps and if you have any questions let me know and I'll try to help!

Good luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
Blue signal icons for Sensation Modded folks on Darkside Warfare

<<WARNING .. WORK IN PROGRESS>>

Here is a flashable ZIP for those who have the Sensation MOD and want the blue signal icons.. let me know if the color works for you, it might not really match the battery so i apologize if not!! just reflash the sensation mod if you don't like mine. but let me know so i can go back and try to fix it!

sorry no screenies... is someone willing to test this and take a screenshot?

here's a sample of the color:

BLUE SIGNAL ICONS FOR SENSATION MOD

BLUE SIGNAL ICONS FOR SENSATION MOD, AOSP WIFI ICON
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Oh but of course. Flashing now :-)

Interesting. It now has h+ rather than 4g ? Also, I see you used the sensation theme's drop down background. Is there an easy way to put that back to the non transparent one ? ( Original Warfare one ) hopefully with a copy/paste.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
sorry i will have to work on this more.. the only file i edited was the systemui.apk straight from SENSATION MOD... hey pyraxiate can you post a screen shot so i can see the drop down background you're talking about as well as the h+ stuff?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Here is a screenshot for others :-)

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Any chance you can edit the original darkside one instead just changing his colors ?

Looks great by the way :-) Thanks for taking the time to do this !!

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
TRY THIS OUT... (it's the original systemui.apk from darkside warfare 2.2 with only the signal icons changed to blue) IS THE COLOR A GOOD MATCH OR DOES IT NEED TO BE LIGHTER?

DIGITAL WARFARE WITH BLUE SIGNAL ICONS

sorry if i messed up your phone up, pyraxiate but thanks for being my guinea pig
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Lol I'm a nandroid backup freak. I never mind testing :-D

Here is what I have using your green + rom toolbox changing them . I'm about to flash your newest version now. Ill report back in a jiffy

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
On here is the one you just created. It looks perfect except the 4g icon is unchanged as well.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
ok.. so here they are with the blue 4g/3g icons..

WARFARE BLUE ICONS

WARFARE BLUE ICONS w/AOSP WIFI
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Thanks much :-) I'm using your last one and methinks its a keeper :-D I'm looking into uot now to see if I can't change those pesky 1x/3g/4g signals

Do you know where I start looking to change bluetooth / sms/ gmail/ mute-vibrate ?

Edit:

I think I found my answer here :

http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design_status_bar.html

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
i think you will find those icons in the framework-res.apk in /system/framework/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Yup ... interesting thing though is that I have them there..... but where do I tell the system to use which icons?

Thanks again !! :-)

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
i believe there is an XML file in the framework-res.apk that you need to change to tell it the name of the icon files to use .. but you need software like apktool in order to correctly decompile the XMLs or they will just look like gibberish in a text editor. i'm looking for the right file right now... i'll keep you posted
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] SupaKid:
Sorry, to using your thread this way, but can you help with creating a lockscreen for the same ROM (Darkside)?

Everything I tried hasn't worked, and I was wondering if someone could help show me the way.

And thanks for your work, mate. I'm using your green AOSP icons, but may switch to those blue ones!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
What have you tried so far? The reason I ask is that I've never modded the lockscreen on a samsung phone and would like to know what not to try. I will see what i can find out , but what did you have in mind for a new lockscreen?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] SupaKid:
Thanks for your quick reply!

I'd really like the AOSP lockscreen. (slider-style)

I've uploaded all three apk files requested in the Kitchen for a TouchWiz phone:

-framework-res.apk

-SystemUI.apk

-twframework-res.apk

I unchecked the ThemeChooser box (under Patch9 autofix).

When all elements are ready for cooking, all elements read GREEN across the board.

I flash the cooked file, and the lockscreen doesn't change.

I've tried quite a few times, now, and don't know what the problem is.

That's the gist of it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] adclem:
Try MiLocker from the market.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Towle:
What about a status bar pull down?? I really want mine themed black but I can not figure it out!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
It's definitely on my todo list, but i think it involves editing xmls and i still haven't found the right one. In fact I'm not even entirely sure if it's in the systemui.apk or framework-res.apk .. Anyone out there know?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Towle:
systemui.apk/res/layout I think?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:


something like this..?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Towle:
Hell yeah! Would it be possible to make the background where the notifications go transparent? Not trying to sound picky lol if not that's completely fine, what you have already is perfect.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] BRKotucs:
Would it be possible to use this theme's color code? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19244505
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
i was thinking the same thing, i'm working on transparency right now.. check the other thread i have for download links:

WARFARE Blue theme
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Towle:
How/where did you learn to theme? Can you point me in the general direction?

I don't know why, but I am having one hell of a time trying to figure out apktool.. I put all the files in c:/windows and I get it to come up in cmd but every time I try to type in a file path to decompile I get an error..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
What is the error you're getting?

To decompile, put the apk in the same directory as apktool, and in command prompt type in "apktool d systemui.apk c:\path" (if you were trying to decompile systemui.apk)

But you may need Jdk installed first and setup system variables and paths..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
Will this work on 2.3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
yes, tested and works!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zkid2010:
Just wanted to say that these are very cool and thanks for the work! ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] frescoraja:
Op updated

New links for Warfare 2.5.1 green signal icons..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] BRKotucs:
Thanks for the mods bro! They look great.
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
So I'm working on a post for my site. It's going to be a list about things a developer does with an application that frustrates us as users. The goal is to highlight common complains from the community about practices devs use in their apps and to hopefully encourage them with feedback to improve.

This is the list I've got so far. Please feel free to chime in if you agree or disagree and ADD any things that bug you as a USER.

--Lack of a live tile: One of the biggest differences on our platforms and others is the inclusion of live tiles. If it makes sense for the application, a live tile is a must. I'm hard pressed to find a large category of apps where a live tile wouldn't make sense at some basic level.

--No fast app switching: No explanation needed, devs get with it.

--Not playing nice with Metro: You make an app for iOS or Android and now you want to port it Windows Phone as fast as possible...so fast you don't think about the design. Great apps on Windows Phone are those that capitalize on the principles of the design language.

--Have both a paid and free version of an app: Do a search for an app in the Market or App Store and you'll get two versions for a lot of popular apps: the free and paid version. There is NO reason why you would need to do that with Windows Phone. Devs have the ability to implement a 'trial' state of an application where they can do everything and more a 'free' version of an app could. Stop cluttering the Marketplace.

--Redirecting to a website: I once downloaded a sports app that had potential. I opened the app and played around. There was a pivot page that had a section for news. Clicked it...and bam. IE is opening up. Nope, no thank you. I want to use your app now your website.

These are some of the big themes that I've encountered more than I should when playing around with apps. This is not a major problem, but it's there and it really shouldn't be.

Also I'm not trying to put developers down, I know it's hard work and I myself am trying to learn as well. But we should strive for something better.

Alright, sound off with some feedback guys. Any other 'sins against users' I've missed that you encounter? I'd like to see what you think before I write the post on my site.

ALSOOOO.... How about you list some apps that contain these 'sins against users'. That way we can politely invite the developer to hear our thoughts and implement changes that benefit everyone. Happy users = $, $= happy dev.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Alcoholic:
All these are minor.. My biggest complaint is when push notification is either delayed or doesnt come at all. I've missed some important whatsapp messages cause it was delayed 10 mins.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Marvin_S:
As I agree with what you are posting, I think you missed the point on this one.

It's true that this is cluttering the marketplace, but people like to hand out a "FREE" version from a marketing persepective. There is a seperate column with "free" apps, hence it will be easier to stand out with both a free and paid app...

Also if you have a fully functional free trial (with only an add) it is still being noted as paid app, so you miss everybody who has no credit card, they will automatically overlook a paid app, even if it has a free unlimited trial (well there are always exceptions of course, but those account mostly for "high profile" apps/games).

This is the main reason, that without uploading 2 apps, there is an unfair disadvantage for the dev.

But I agree it is annoying ;) but from a developer perspective it makes a lot of sense why people do this.
[Windows Phone 7 General] chaitanya91845:
I agree. Some devs don't mention what the trial offers(time-limited or function-limited) and hence I stay away from such paid apps. Sometimes the trial is fully functional with ads. Agreed that the devs were lazy to not include it in the description, but some users are lazy too. That would be the reason for two versions of the app.
[Windows Phone 7 General] svtfmook:
it not being available at all.

or how about it's free on android or ios, but $3 on wp7... wtf?
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
Yeah, I understand the marketing angle. I guess I live in some fantasy land in my head where the world is clean and organized. Hopefully with the Windows 8 Marketplace offering devs simliliar options in how they can implement trials we'll see less "free" apps because users may come expect every paid app to come with a trial.
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
That is something I missed, I how they determine the price difference between platforms?

Off the top of your head, do any apps come to mind where there is a big price difference in platforms? Exclude Xbox Live enabled games for a moment, the reason being I can see the inclusion of achievements, leaderboards, etc to be the cause of the price bump.
[Windows Phone 7 General] DJSave:
I'm in need of a map/location/gps app, that supports offline map caching . while I found couple of them on marketplace, ones that had nice design an functionality, all of them where online only and ones that had offline map caching had terrible design an absolutely no functionality. thats sad

design and functionality should be put first IMO
[Windows Phone 7 General] wixostrix:
Inconsistent Resuming and Lack of Tombstoning

Once an app leaves the foreground you have two methods of returning to it: use the app switcher or hitting the tile on your Start screen. Going from the app switcher resumes as expected, but going from the Start screen restarts the app, even if it's already sitting in the background. Now this is probably something Microsoft has to fix, but I feel that if more apps tombstoned, then it could make things more consistent.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Marvin_S:
Yes if they would note next to the price tag of each app wheter it contains a Trial version, it is less needed for devs to release a seperate "Lite" version. However the problem is now you have to click the app first than wait until the buttons show up in order to find out wheter an app has a free trial.

This should be there on the big scroll list so a user will see at first glance wheter he/she can try the app for free. At the moment I can't blame dev's for introducing their own workarounds.

But what is more annoying to me is that if devs follow metro design and don't use the margins correctly. Hence the app looks odd in comparison to the native apps, i.e. a lot of chat apps mimick the messaging app but don't pay attention to the margins, the bubble sizes and the bubble alignments, which will make them look very unprofessional. This is sad because they did take the effort to stylize the app like Metro, but they ruined the experience because of not "understanding" the fundamentals of the design language. Which is not just typography but also clever and precise use of margins, shapes and spacings. And since there is not much chrome, every tiny offset or error stands out to a trained eye instantly.
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
I think going forward an ideal scenario would be a user expects to have a trial mode for any app that a dev is asking money for. It's a win-win for both consumers and developers. Check out this post from Paul Laberge explaining some of the benefits of a trial mode.

Seems like your second paragraph is echoing the statement to follow metro design language/principles and aim for higher quality control in regards to the design.

It's interesting, I feel like 5 years ago software was all about being functional with no regard to design. Now we not only demand, but expect applications to function well and look beautiful. Exciting times :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
Are those faults of the developer or the platform itself? I ask because I don't know a lot of the technical workings behind the push notification system. My limited knowledge tells me it might be a mix of both parties to blame.

Can anyone clarify?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Strike_Eagle:
apps?

For sure about Notifications part.

Push Notification can be useful "ONLY" when you have the phone right in front of your face. Because right after that, they are gone forever.

Second, Push Notification usually have a delay , about a half to 2 mins, from the actual event.

Like my friend can post a thing on my Facebook Wall, and the phone took about 2 mins to update it to the ME title. Same with all other Applications.

I used to try hacking the ROM and Registry of the Phone to reduce the delay of the Title Update. But failed so hard because Microsoft really locked it up hard.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
I think most of the annoyances are captured already in the initial post but I'll also add

-That some apps are still being released without mango capability.

-Some apps are just the mobile site (for example the tagged app wtf?)
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
I was hoping I'd cover the most obvious complaints, but wanted to reach out and see if anything was missing. Also venting is good for us :D

And regarding Tagged...? Wow... I just looked at it on the web Marketplace and I won't let something that hideous touch my phone. It's just lazy and doesn't add any value to users or devs. Users get nothing out of it and as a dev what have you accomplished?

Apps like that should not pass certification. It seems draconian, but it's ok for us to demand and expect quality work.
[Windows Phone 7 General] manicotti:
This is (or was pre-Mango) a requirement to have your app certified. The rules say/said that a user returning to a task via the Back button is trying to complete an interupted task; a user launching the app from Start is starting a new task and shouldn't be presented with abandoned work from earlier.

I have a calculator app that maintains full state across invocations. I was worried that MS would reject the app because it preserved state even upon restarting. They did accept it, though.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Aphasaic2002:
Worst thing for me is wasted screen space.

A good example is the official WP7 Facebook app. Go to the "wall" screen, and you have "FACEBOOK" then "Most Recent" then "What's on your mind?" all permanently stuck at the top. Space is also wasted at both sides, meaning that only 50-60% of the screen is actually available to display your friends wall posts.

I thought the idea of Metro is to "put information first", so this is ridiculous. I have a phone with a 3.7" screen, yet the facebook app is more readable on my friends 3" non-widescreen Blackberry.
[Windows Phone 7 General] samsabri:
I hear you on that Facebook app. Thankfully the integration with Windows Phone makes it so that I haven't opened it in months. I check FB once a day on the browser at home before bed, but that's about it.

But I'll chalk this complaint under the 'design abuse' category.

Anyone have any other apps that violate some of our sins in the original post in this thread?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Waysted:
I'd like to see improvements with the sound handeling. Most games have a 'music volume' and a 'FX volume' it seems the volume % is boolean, 0% is silent, 10%-100% is full volume. I'd like to listen to my music while gaming without the Pew Pew causing my ears to bleed :)
[HTC EVO 3D] felacio:
Short story: Best Buy no longer allows "3 lemons = new phone". One of the best benefits of their insurance plan is gone...

Long story:

About 2 months ago. My girlfriend decided she wanted her latest Evo 4G (already a refurb from Best Buy.) turned in for another because of the screen separation issue that started to creep up slowly. We took it in under our Black Tie Insurance plan which, at that point, we loved. showed them the issue, got it shipped off. Few days later, got one in return. As soon as I saw the phone, I could tell this one was having the same issue I just returned the other phone for. I instantly told them that this one was going to do the same thing and wanted it returned, before even activating it. They said OK, shipped back again. (2 times now.) few days later, the other comes in. I check the screen...and **** you not, screen was doing the exact same thing. I had written down the previous serial just to make sure they weren't 'effing with me. nope, they didn't match. So, I show them, they are wishy washy about it but take it back and left huge notes in capital letters "SCREEN COMING UP, DO NOT SEND ONE LIKE THIS". So, we wait again. (3 phone.) Few days later, get the call. Go in, look at phone... and as SOON as she opens the box, without even taking off the protective film I could tell it was screwed up. Not only was the bottom left hand corner coming up, like all the others. The whole bottom half of the phone was coming off. I verbally digressed "Are you ****ting me?" showed them the phone and they instantly go "Oh wow." it was that bad. I ask about the new phone policy and how I've had to ship these out 3 times, this being the forth. They state "We don't get new evo's anymore" I go "That's fine, a phone of equal value will work. She says she wouldn't mind a Design 4G, looking over specs, I personally feel it comes out as less than equal value, but she's fine with it. They state they don't have the policy anymore and it was removed at the beginning of the year. I, rather upset, state I've been dealing with this crap since November and just because I missed 3 crappy refurbs before their cut off shouldn't mean I have to suffer. Her suggestion? try Sprint. yeah. it's past 1 year, so that's a laughable suggestion... also, given that I'm paying you for insurance!. I asked to speak to the manager who suggested the same thing!. try sprint or keeping spinning the roulette wheel for a decent refurb. My only real option was the roulette wheel. This time, the Manager left notes, put a ticker on the glass of the phone with a huge ARROW pointing to the bottom of the phone that read "DO NOT SEND ANOTHER LIKE THIS EVER." Then, on the paperwork, stated my many attempts, how disappointed he was and how this next one better be checked multiple times before being shipped.

So, we picked up her phone tonight... all "seems" OK so far, guess I get to wait and see if the screen starts coming up or not. :(
[HTC EVO 3D] megabiteg:
I love how they just want to have a green light to do a sloppy job and not get hit with the consequence of it.

I personally will never again buy their insurance, after one of my old phones ended spending 3 trips and 5 months in their repair center ...

BB: good to buy, not support.....
[HTC EVO 3D] ckoadiyn:
They are not good for support on **** I refuse to get insurance or black tie for almost any of their stuff. Their policies are awful and apparently they don't notify you of change which should be illegal
[HTC EVO 3D] sitlet:
Well if they aren't going to give you a brand new phone, just keep sending the broken ones back and keep trying. Eventually they will realize it's costing them more in shipping costs than it would to just give you a new phone. Maybe try going to another Best Buy as well.

And I know exactly what you are talking about. I made a claim with Asurion in December, and it took 4 refurb evo's, that were all bad, and then they finally gave me a new 3D. The first two had screen separation, with one of them the glass was actually completely separated, like I could take my finger and lift the entire glass off the phone. The other two both had a broken vibrator out of the box, and both of them had two of the four touch button lights that weren't lighting up at all. I really can't believe they actually ship these phones out to people like this without a simple look-over to find issues like this.
[HTC EVO 3D] eXplicit815:
Oh, how I love Sprint's TEP. My phones get fixed or replaced, no questions asked.
[HTC EVO 3D] KB112:
Does the HTC warranty start over with the "new" device you received? I mean it's a new to you device replaced under a repair, so I was just curious?
[HTC EVO 3D] felacio:
..... That's an Interesting thought.. I have no idea if that's the case or not.