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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
Hi all,

This guide is split into two parts as of now , part 1 is for changing the settings menu background and part 2 is for changing the backgground for dialer and contacts.

Part -1

may be this method is known to few but im posting this to people who dont know how to change the background image of the settings menu and other few.

Sample screenshots :)

Like it?

here is the method to do this.

Software needed :

1.7zip (to replace the image)

2.android sdk(to use adb commands to push/pull the files)

How it works:

We are modifying/replacing an image called "background_holo_dark.png" in the "framework-res.apk" which is responsible for displaying background images in menu.

Step 1:

Use the following adb command below to pull the "framework-res.apk" from your mobile to pc.

adb pull system/framework/framework-res.apk

Step 2:

Open the framework-res.apk via 7zip and navigate to the following directory

"framework-res.apk\res\drawable-nodpi\", you will see a file called "background_holo_dark.png". Delete the image and dont close the 7zip.

Preparing your own image:

Now use any png image you want to set as background , resize it to 512 x 512 via mspaint or any other image editing software and rename the file to "background_holo_dark.png".

Drag the newly created image file back to 7zip(to the same directory where the old file is deleted) and close the 7 zip .

Step 3:

Now its time to push the file back to mobile, type the following command in the same command prompt

adb remount

now type the following

adb push framework-res.apk system/framework

Step 4:

Now reboot your mobile, you will have the new background image enabled :)

Part-2

Wanna change the background of the dialer and contacts?? :D well read below,

Step 1:

Use the adb command (or u can use root explorer) to pull the "Contacts.apk" from your mobile to pc.

Step 2:

Open the Contacts.apk via 7zip and navigate to the following directory

"Contacts.apk\res\drawable-nodpi\", you will see a file called "background_dial_holo_dark.png". Delete the image and dont close the 7zip.

Drag the image (similar to the one created in part 1 of the guide) file back to 7zip(to the same directory where the old file is deleted) and close the 7 zip .

Step 3:

Now its time to push/copy back the file back to mobile. Copy back the file to the same directory from where it is copied.

Step 4:

Now reboot your mobile, you will have the new background image enabled :)

Your dialer and contacts shortcut may be missing from your launcher, just drag it back to the homescreen from the app drawer.

Step:5

This step is optional!!! If you do not get those shortcuts, enter cwm and wipe cache and dalvik cache.

Sample screenshots.

Note:

For users who know how to use root explorer can use the same to copy/paste the framework-res.apk before and after editing.

Sample images are taken with 160 dpi, this mod will work with all dpi.

credit:

vertimus (thanks to him , he helped finding the right image to replace)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
you can find some ready to use backgrounds in this post ... will be updating this post when i find something beautiful for a background

updated with a few more images
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kachrukamble:
Now the journy began, will try it soon
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mitsos89:
For those who don't have the sdk tools...

Root explorer can also be used in order to copy the framework-res.apk and after editing paste it again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MilesTEG1:
Yeap

But doing this, just after copying, the phone made a small reboot. And after, I had the new background image :)

(I try with adb remount, but this command doesn't work...)

So I did it with ES Explorate
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nocturnne:
Black background

Thanks for this tutorial. Was having trouble using root explorer so I just used ES File Explorer and that worked fine. Finally have the black background I love in Settings.

Link is below for anyone that wants it
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kr4mb3:
works also fine for non CM9 Rom, but the category bars (interface, device etc.) are not transparent. How to change it?

Thanks and Greetz

kr4mb3
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kachrukamble:
Why developers from S2 not developing themes for ICS?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
i think it will take some more time as still there are many users using gb. once ics hits stable , then we can see hell lot of themes
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
updated with a few more images, people who try this mod do post their background image in this thread so that it can be shared :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Gorjess:
wow i don't know the process was that easy.. also working on aokp and maybe cna rom since both cm9 based.. if no 7zip present Winrar could do the job..

here's mine..

background:

the background also effect other app that uses standard android framework :eek: :cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shmic:
mass esolle

Here is mine.

View attachment 991141
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] frogman:
Thanks bala_gamer for the info sweet as nice and simple cheers.

Heres mine:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xinfinityoO:
mm i put the file in but didnt work.. is it the same file for ics roms
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
you mean samsung ics roms? if you are using the stock theme for samsung roms then replace the following file in the same directory

"tw_background_dark.png".

If you are using themed samsung roms then you can give this guide a try
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] manikant_009:
Which rom you are using???. Let me know so i can help you.:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hamadazh:
thanks allot working what about other background like menu button also for dial-pad how to make it transparent ...... etc :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] frigers:
I've been trying this more ever and I couldn't get it to work. I had it once but as soon as I flashed a theme of CM9 it was over-written and if I try to replace the file I always get a bootloop. And even worse is that I can't install Java for the pc program so if anyone can give me a step by step on how to do this with root explorer and 7zip that would be very appreciated :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
its the same with root explorer

1. copy the framework-res.apk to your sd card.

2. edit the apk using the same procedure in the 1st post.

3. now copy the file to sdcard.

4. copy back the file from sd card to system/framework

5. set the permission as follows in root explorer

OOX

OXX

OXX

6.reboot
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] veer987:
Do we need to re-sign the APK after pasting the image in the zip file? or we can simply put this APK back to the framework folder?

EDIT: Nevermind.. it works!! without re-signing the apk. thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gunzo71:
Doesn't seem to work on LP7 unless I did something wrong ..

The everything is as per instructed here .. using one of the wallbackgrounds here .. everything is just standard
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
This mod is for cm9 :) but still you cant try this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24615798&postcount=15
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mohit9896807610:
Thanks works like a charm ....even on stock roms (LPS build)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pinksky174:
can u share this background? it's beautiful :P
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
attached ,enjoy :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gunzo71:
hey .. interestingly .. it works on the LP7 .. but not as expected .. I see the background only on rom manager LOL ..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] juamiso:
And to change background of phone and contacts?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
Thread updated with "how to change phone and contacts background"
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shockwaverider:
Thanks a lot for this very helpful guide!

I'm having a problem with using transparent images with this, they show up as completely opaque. Any ideas why this might happen?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kamaliqwan:
What about the setting font colour?how to change it?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
might be due to white fonts, generally darker images suits the white font.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shockwaverider:
Thanks for the reply! What I mean is, I replaced the background .png (in my case it's tw_background_dark.png, as I'm on a tw rom) with a semi-transparent one, but when I flash it, it isn't transparent. I tried some other non-transparent png's to make sure I was replacing the correct files and they worked fine. Do I need to edit something to enable transparency to work in framework-res or settings.apk?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rarewood:
getting stuck on boot animation after editing!

hey guys, this is a great mod, but I'm having an issue.

when I paste the edited framework file back in the original system folder, the phone immediately starts rebooting, and then gets stuck at the boot animation, it keeps running hte graphic for a while and then it freezes. The only I can do then, is reboot into CWM and reinstall the latest nightly. everything comes back to normal at that point.

I'm on cm9, and using root explorer to copy file to external card. once copied there, I launch it in 7zip on my computer, edit the background file..close it. After which, as soon as I paste the file it reboots and boot animation issue comes up. any idea why? i'll try the adb method tomorrow from my desktop tomorrow. let's see what happe*edit

*edit* solved - just pasting the file back into android was not working for me...I had to 'push' it back in the appropriate folder using shell commands!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] brutoid:
Thanks very much for the guide, it has worked a treat!! Much appreciated.

Here is a little tip that i discovered. If you wan't your pictures to come out at the right aspect-ratio then first make the picture in the phones normal resolution of 800x480. Afterwards, resize the picture to 512x512 without keeping the original aspect-ratio. Once on the phone it will resize the picture back to 800x480 and your picture will look normal with the correct proportions.

Enjoy!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
Great guide mate, I thank you for this. Now my phone looks awesome :-)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] luca_vivi:
Hy

Is it possible to change also the background of the status bar and other system pages?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] luca_vivi:
Where i can find the background of this menu to be changed?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
to change the status bar you need the additional work of decompiling the systemui.apk and editing the xml files. there are few tutorials for that. amy be ill add one soon
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] luca_vivi:
Ok tnx

And what about my second question

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] android_robot:
Thanks bala_gamer ;) my phone looks moore nicer graphically :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KBizzle:
Anyone know where this image is??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
is that a screenshot from your rom?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KBizzle:
Yes.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
then you can simply extract that image from framework-res.apk as mentioned in this guide
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KBizzle:
OK cool. So its in framework. What's the image name?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Pepski:
I can't for the life of me remember who gave me this file, but I've attached a CWM-flashable .zip for a plain black menu background. This can obviously be unzipped, edited and rezipped if you want to change the image, but just remember to keep it the exact same resolution. :)

Was wondering - as I'm not good at any of this decompiling stuff - if anybody could have a look at this .zip and make one with a plain black Contacts background, again flashable with CWM?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mr.Greg:
You should post here also you Contacts.apk which you want to changed.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] m1keyb:
In that zip go to morph/system/app create a folder Contacts.apk, inside that a folder res, inside that a folder drawable-nodpi, inside that an image called background_dial_holo_dark.png @ 512x512 and reflash no decompiling necessary ;)

Edit: if you wish to remove the texture as well create a drawable-hdpi folder in Contacts.apk / res as above and in that you need a transparent image called dial_background_texture.png @ 7x7
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Pepski:
Tried this method, but it fails each time I try to flash. :(

I made the 'Contacts.apk' folder in system/app, then 'res' inside that and 'drawable-nodpi' inside that. Added the correct PNG file, but it still aborts as soon as I flash.

If it helps, I'm running SlimICS (3.5) and Siyah kernel.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] m1keyb:
Try the attached file it works for me on Slim (not using Siyah though)

black settings, black contacts and no texture
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Pepski:
Cheers matey, works perfectly! Not sure why I couldn't replicate it with your instructions, but your file worked wonders. :)

The gradient backgrounds and the blue overscroll effect are the only things I dislike about ICS.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
Attaching the Universal flahsable zip to change background images easily. PEople who want to learn can still follow the tutorial.

Simply change the required images in this zip file as per the tutorial and flash it via CWM.

Clear dalvik cache has been removed in this cwm package as it is not required and is time consuming.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] luca_vivi:
Sorry what can do this zip file?

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
just replace the appropriate images in the "morph" folder in the zip package as per the instructions in the guide and flash it via cwm.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KBizzle:
Anyone figure out whats needed to make the background transparent?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
Can you give me a sample screenshot?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KBizzle:
Sample screenshot? Just talking about the dialer background. So that the dialer is completely transparent.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kramer04:
hi all,

anyone know where find the xml to change color text of "Setup my profile" and the background in contacts.apk ?

it seems to be a different place but i can't find it.

thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Debugdroid:
Hi everyone,

Is it possible to change settings/dialer background keeping using Black Infinitum Theme ?

I did what is mentions in the tutorial but i still get a black background.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] The_MutenRoshi:
HELP!!

Hi guys,

I just did the same as the first post, but using Ez explorer, and for the 1st part I did it right, reboot, and now I've the background just simple black as i wanted.

But for the Contacts, I did the same, and cant get it done!!!

Now it just FC all the time! =( any sollutions?

thanks guys!

Edit: forget guys, just flashed the zip file on the page before, and it works now ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] issy_i:
I dont understand sh!t about this tutorial, i read all the comment in this whole tread sometimes even twice.. Yes im a ultra Noob.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] digeddydogg:
Hi bala, so I used your universal flasher you so kindly uploaded and prepared for us.Worked perfectly in that it changed my settings background but it did not change the contacts background. Followed your instructions to the "T". Any suggestions? On sgs2 running westcrip Resurrection.

Edit. Ignore me I'm a fudging idiot
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] digeddydogg:
Update, I'm a retard. Works as it should. Thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] SyzwnFrzRdz:
I'm running on Sensation ROM v3.5 and does this tutorial suits the ROM? :silly:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sramkrish:
Please post in OP

Please post details about this Zip file Flashing method from CWM in OP, this will be useful for many...

As I have disabled ADB, i couldnt follow the ADB methods...

BTW great works from Madurai.. .So proud... :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
hi mate, its just the regular flash method, copy it to sd card and flash. jo done.:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] malej robin:
Changing background on themed rom???

hello, how can i chagne background image when using theme via theme chooser? when theme set to default -> changed background appears, but when switch to theme (Cobalt), there is cobalt background.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GuneetAtwal:
How to change the background image in GB
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] iekansh:
@bala Give us the sense theme man! Come on!! :D For a deodexed or for neat. If you can then please do so.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bala_gamer:
hei hru man... :D sense theme for s2? lol ill try
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] iekansh:
They closed our beloved thread. No catching up since then. :(

Don't put too much efforts, if it's less work and you have some spare time then do so. May be not sense, something else? On you, totally. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fanion:
hey guys

can i do it in the stock rom ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] neothegod:
Thanks...This is a great post. Anymore backgrounds and wallpapers?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] neothegod:
Very helpful for anyone starting with Android Development.:good:
[HTC Sensation] BearIV:
First miuiandroid.com was based on 3.24 firmware.Have they upgrade it to newest

3.32 base?
[HTC Sensation] Ouzo:
At least one person over on the UK MIUI site says they are using 3.32 without issue. Sorry, I know this doesn't answer your question directly but it's the best I can do : )
[HTC Sensation] -=JohnDoe=-:
2.3.16---based on 3.24 firmware rom. you can use this rom both on 3.24 & 3.32 firmware. no matter what firmware you flash, it has same issues as every rom based on 3.24 firmware (for example, the "blue tint" color issue)

2.3.23 & 2.3.30---based on 3.32 firmware rom.
[HTC Sensation] Ouzo:
Good to know. I'd been thinking of trying MIUI again as I used to really enjoy it on my HD2. Do you happen to know if MHL is supported now?
[HTC Sensation] -=JohnDoe=-:
Sorry, i don't know about it.:confused:

For me, it is hard to make a choice between "MIUI v4 beta" & "Sense4.0".

they are both great UIs. but miui v4 beta is far from "complete miui", only icons and lockscreen can be themed, and some ui details are still "sense 3.6 look"...and sense 4.0 have no QuickSettings and Bluetooth...

...i just realized that what i just wrote is totally a mess...

I am not good at english, hope you can understand...
[HTC Sensation] Ouzo:
Your english is much better than you realise. I understood you perfectly : )

I used to like to put Go Launcher and some of their widgets over the top of MIUI. For me the only thing missing was the HTC IME (which was taken care of by the Go team's keyboard) and HTC's DLNA software. Everything else about MIUI was brilliant.

I may try it on my Sensation soon and see what it's like : )
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] premtim17:
Hey pls help my galaxy mini not started is use the rom manager for flash and now it is dead pls help Thx.

Sorry for bad englisch.:(
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] freakyfriday:
Never use rom manager...it does not support our device..

And search the forum before posting...use unbrick or if still it doesnt solve the prblm go to samsung centre so that they can replace ur device or motherboard..

EDIT --- Can u go into download mode? Can odin detect the device? Hav u installed kies before so that ur drivers are installed? Is ur usb cable workin?

If ur answer is yes to all the questions...u can try flashin stock firmware using odin..
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] JoK€R:
Thank you @freakyfriday..my frnd had a similar prblm but now its solved..already thanked you:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suntosh:
Hi,

Please guide me on the procedure to upgrade samsung galaxy5 OS from 2.2 to ICS.

thanks a ton

Regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i'm_ever_dreaming:
Install this:

http://depositfiles.com/files/n0dcxce3t on your computer

switch on USB-Debuging(you'll find it in the settings under development)

connect to your PC

Start SuperOneClick(click root), reboot yout Smartphone after the application did his job.

Install this: ROM Manager click on install recovery.

Download the latest version, extract the rar, but not the zip and put it on your sd-card

Make a factory reset, and install the zip from your sd card in the recovery.

hit Thanks:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnconnor39:
First backup your phone's data.

Navigate to Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging. Now tick the check box here.

Proceed to next page. We have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to apply this alpha version of ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shao_X:
After my previous bug issues with ICI I tried downloading v3.11 hoping it would not have the same problem. Only this time it's worse - my headphone mic doesn't work at all! I use the stock Samsung Galaxy S2 headphones on my MT4G and they have worked like a charm until these ICS ROMs. Has anyone else had this problem? I am going to revert back to a Gingerbread ROM until newer versions are released that will hopefully address headphone issues.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
First, have you tried the newest mic fix?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shao_X:
No. If that's a separate file, I must have missed it.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MamaGlue:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24008900#post24008900
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulvp:
It appears that the update from last night includes the low mic fix.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MathiasMcMurray:
The mic fix fixed the same problem for me, however it seems that it has trouble. Every song starts ridiculously loud.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbacham:
devs anyone make new YouTube.apk with adio mode also ???

sent from iPhone4s
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sikiduck:
Hi guys.

Sorry if I'm opening to many threads here, but Im still on firmware .67.

I just connected to Update Service and it said that there was no new updates but I was able to go throu a update, dunno what it was, but it deleted everything on my phone.

So I checked now, and still on .67. PC companion also says I have newest software.

But I'm still on .67 and a bootloader that can't be unlocked! WTF do I do now? I want the latest firmware!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ergo14:
maybe you should start reading the dialogs that appear on your computer screen instead?

you just reflashed your phone to last available software that did a factory reset. If you dont know what you are doing then DONT pursue this further - start reading on the forums how things work step by step otherwise you will end up with expensive paperclip.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] keithwalton:
.73 is only available in some random regions with some of the main ones left out.

If you go over to the dev section you can find .73 Singapore generic which you can up date to without unlocking bootloaders or rooting.

Without a changelog we dont know what sony fixed in .73 to me doesnt seem like a lot other than wifi on draws a little less power
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sikiduck:
Oh damn it.:rolleyes:

Many other people in my country have received the update, so it's strange that I have not.

EDIT: So I can update to .73 Singapore generic? Is that safe, singapore? Will my menus still be in Norwegian? And don't it need to be a norwegian generic version?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] k1nggg:
No offical .73 in finland either
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hush66:
I am on the Singapore .73 generic, and you can choose to change the phone Language to Norwegian via Settings (so that your menus are in Norwegian).