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[Android Themes] numpea:
'C:\Users\jwickizer.GTSM\apktool\framework\' this folder is where TMA put framework that you install with it and : '1.apk' is 'framework-res.apk' and if you install another resource app it will be '2.apk'

apktool need the installed framework to decode xml files and when the framework is not installed or not compatible with the app you wanna decompile the previous error will show and mean that apktool can't decode values of xml files in the apk sometimes like what happened with you we need to install 2 resource apk for exemple in LG case you need "framework-res.apk and lge-res.apk" with samsung you need "framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk"

if you delete that folder C:\Users\jwickizer.GTSM\apktool\framework\ you will have to reinstall framework-res when you want to decompile and TMA will recreate that folder and put installed framework there
[Android Themes] jimwick:
Thank you for that explanation. Is it possible to use WorkFolders 2 to decompile a different ROM not installed on my phone. Can I manually place the framework-res & tw-tes into the "in" folder. I am working with Samsung phone.
[Android Themes] numpea:
yes ofcourse you can :good:
[Android Themes] jimwick:
........... thks again, turns out both my Desktop and my Laptop had extra folders under C:\users"myname"\apktoll\TMA which was causing my issues.......... now onto learning about 9.pngs :eek: ...........

.......... when I switch to Workarea 2 then try to install framework from PC it creates a new Folder C:\users"loginname"\apktool\framework\1.apk which I believe it shouldn't create. I thought there should only be C:\users"loginname"\apktool\Tickle My Android\ ? ............
[Android Themes] jimwick:
Didn't really fix it but was able to decomplie my ROM then installed framework-res & tw-res from old ROM and decomplied that so all good. No idea why it keeps creating that framework folder but I have it working so all is good, thks again........
[Android Themes] numpea:
That folder must be created or else the tool won't work for decompiling or recompiling he must be there

Everytime you install frameworks not just put them in 'in' folder TMA(apktool) will create a folder and put there frameworks that you installed renamed into 1.apk 2.apk so that he can use them for decoding and decompiling apk

When you remove that folder you have to reinstall frameworks un order to make TMA decompile and so the folder will be recreated :)
[Android Themes] carl1961:
Ticklefish explained it here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62263235

TMA is smart enough to remember each work folders source files.
[Android Themes] jimwick:
I wish I was as smart as TMA, thks again...
[Android Themes] mlips821:
hello all. if this has been asked and answered i apologize. but can TMA be used with Safestrap v.3.72?

thanks in advance
[Android Themes] dgcruzing:
I be back'''

Looks like fun..

Nice work makes playing easy for us plebs...:)
[Android Themes] harhar89:
i'm sorry..i kinda busy this week so i'll upload my framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk later

but since i currently using framework-res.apk from aeon's xperia s lockscreen mod and SystemUI.apk from serajr's notification toggle mod,you may download it from their respective threads.If you cant, please wait till i upload mine

just in case:

link to aeon's thread:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1772120

link to serajr's thread:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1762162

btw i want to change my battery icon to 'ice cream sandwich with percentage' icon

i will search for xperia CWM in google play,thanks for the info
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Hmm...I think it's best I wait for your files, just to be sure.
[Android Themes] cowsquad:
@tickle, you add the ability to change notification background on your tool. Do you know how to do that?
[Android Themes] Moose0704:
@ticklefish, I just found out that those errors I was getting when trying to recompile the Phone.apk was NOT from your tool, it was the ROM itself ;)
[Android Themes] Archmag3:
I tried changing battery icons on Atrix 2 and it went in bootloop :(
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
That depends which background you're talking about. This did once have an option to change the statusbar background to either black or white at different transparencies...but I removed it as it wasn't working with any version of Android from 2.3.6 up.

If you can provide a screenshot of what you want to change, I can take a look and consider whether TMA can do it. I'm always looking for new ideas, after all.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Well, that's good in a way! Did you manage to get the errors fixed?
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Bootloops normally suggest a problem with framework-res.apk... But it's hard to say.

Can you fill in the form from the op please? Then I can help you fix this. :)
[Android Themes] cowsquad:
Wow I am stupid, I was reading my Post and it didn't make sense at all. Sorry about that mate. My question was if you could get a option on your tool to be able to change the drop down notification background.
[Android Themes] Moose0704:
Kinda lol. It gave me errors about some folders in the Phone.apk so I deleted them. Now it works great! Lol

Apparently the folders were just translations and it did not like the code inside them.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
We'll see. :)
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Odd, I had that with one of my framework-res.apk once I went to ICS. But I installed another resource file and it now decompiles and recompiles without any problems. That may be what's happening to you.
[Android Themes] Moose0704:
Resource file?
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Yes, see the op.

These are files that are needed to decompile some app's.

framework-res.apk is one, twframework-res.apk is another.
[Android Themes] Moose0704:
Oooooooohhhhhhhhhh....... lol thanks
[Android Themes] gordo80:
has anyone try to mod their battery icon on their Samsung galaxy s3? On the last step when I boot into recovery and mount the partion I get an "error: device not found" any help will be appreciated.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Someone else had this a few days ago. If your phone is recognised by TMA when it's running, but not when it's in recovery, it suggests your version of ClockworkMod Recovery isn't working fully.

It's not a problem, try using the zip file option instead.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
New Version Out Now!

Version 4.2 is now available for download!

This is a minor upgrade which now allows you to make log files of your decompiling and recompiling. Very handy if you have a problem and you need to report it here.

Just fill out the form in the op, attach your logs and that should hopefully give me enough information to work out what's going wrong and how to fix it.

Also included is the very latest apktool, released only a few hours ago, which fixes a few bugs and makes Tickle My Android that bit closer to being compatible with every Android device in existence.

Head to the op and you'll see a download link for v4.2, as well as a download link for the v4.2 upgrade. The upgrade is for people using v4.1, since the new version only changes a few files.
[Android Themes] gordo80:
For the zip file option I try it, but it doesn't work. Maybe my steps are incorrect. This what I try it. Can you tell me if this steps are correct? I get an error with zip also at the end.

I follow your instructions step by step:

-pull framework-res.apk>install>decompile

-pull systemui.apk>decompile

-change battery icon

-recompile framework-res.apk

-recompile systemui.apk

-prepare framework-res.apk for pushing

-prepare systemui.apk for pushing

-go to flashable zip menu

-add system/app file, add system/framework file, set destination folder

-create zip file
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Not sure what you mean. This is a relatively universal tool for modding and theming apks, it doesn't mess with recoveries at all. Creating flsshable zips may not jive, but if you have a zip that works just drop your modded apps in it and flash away. Be sure to delete any apks, libs, etc before using it.
[Android Themes] mlips821:
Was just asking because in OP it says what is needed to use TMA, and says " rooted phone with USB debugging and a custome recovery either ( CWM or TWRP ) " that's why I asked that.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Hmm. Tickle My Android will work on CWM. It will work on TWRP, but may not create a flashable backup.

As for Safestrap, it should probably work but I don't know for sure. Try it and let me know!
[Android Themes] oluwaponmile:
I think the more.com processing tool_files is broken in Windows 10. It's trying to call a dll which I think have changed from previous versions of Windows which will then lead to error as the library is probably not present in Windows 10. The process (compiling /recompiling) will still complete successful as can be seen from the log file. Deleting the more.com file or renaming it seems to suppress the error though.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
You can just safely delete the more.com file. It's not needed anymore.

I've been through TMA's code and there's not a single reference to it so you're good to go. [emoji106]
[Android Themes] paeffiong:
The current version can't run on my laptop

Can you give me a lower version please
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Why can't it run on your laptop? What errors are you getting?
[Android Themes] paeffiong:
The error message is just that it can't run

---------- Post added at 10:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:09 PM ----------

May be there is something am missing
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
So Windows says that the EXE just won't run at all? That's odd. Can you provide a screenshot or a video please?
[Android Themes] carl1961:
Most likely it is a virus program, I have Avira virus program and ever sine the exe I had to exempt TMA so it would run. But that is fine because I know that TMA is safe.
[Android Themes] porkyhontas:
That's most likely the answer. Some of newer antiviruses catch TMA and other tools like it and confuse them as key generators. You'll have to add them to the antivirus's exclusion list to correct the problem . . . Well usually, lol. Sometimes it takes a few tries, or it did with Avast.

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[Android Themes] komil85:
hello, I am having problem with decompiling framework-res.apk file. I have attached logs from my computer. While SystemUI.apk compiled ok, Can you tell why its giving error?

Edit: nevermind I pulled and installed SemcGenericUxpRes.apk and all working fine now.
[Android Themes] bilgerryan:
Mine tells me lib and jar files may be potentially dangerous to my device (phone) when I transfer them to the Internal SD.... Every time.
[Android Themes] porkyhontas:
Now that's a new one on me. I've never seen or heard of that one before. That makes no sense, lol.

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[Android Themes] bilgerryan:
Windows... Well that explains everything.
[Android Themes] zelendel:
And that is why most of us here don't bother with fear mongering anti virus software.
[Android Themes] electrofryed:
Would love to see a Linux version of this. It does work in wine though.

A message to Google, Samsung, AT&T, and Verizon: If you restrict your customers, eventually, they will go somewhere else. (locked bootloaders, locked ext SD cards, locked SIM cards, locked WiFi calling, DATA restrictions, ect)
[Android Themes] BadCash:
Noob themer just trying to change some colors

Hey, I'm completely new to theming. Just got a Samsung Galaxy S5 (european/no carrier G900F version) with Android 5.0, and I just have to do something about that horrible teal/turquoise color they've used everywhere, especially in the pull down (does it have an official name?) menu. So I did some searching for some easy way to just make things look more nice, and expected to find some ready-made themes or something that I could just flash to the device and get on with my life. Unfortunately I didn't really find anything useful, I did try AllBacksBlack but it rendered my phone unusable (flashing homescreen, SystemUI FC and not responding to touch) so I had to flash the stock ROM again.

Guess I have to do things on my own, so I tried fooling around with TickleMyAndroid and as a first small step changed a color value in twframework-res.apk (res/values/colors.xml/tw_color003) and tried to recompile. But I get a whole bunch of errors about missing resources, like "Error: No resource found that matches the given name (at 'background' with value '@drawable/APKTOOL_DUMMY_0053')" for example. I have pulled, decompiled and installed framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk as well.

Do I need to pull/decompile/install some other APK's as well? Not sure if/how/where to post my error log, it's way too long to paste into this reply (100000 characters).
[Android Themes] tdunham:
Theming the entire OS is a huge undertaking and requires a deodexed build to work from. Honestly, it would be far easier to find a custom rom that is ready to go that will run on your s5 variant and if it doesn't have everything you want, then you can start experimenting with that as a base build.
[Android Themes] zelendel:
Yes but then you run into issues there like bad patch files, bad redirections, and not knowing what your doing.

Its always best to start from scratch on your own and learn as you go.

The easy way is never right and the right way is never easy.
[Android Themes] BadCash:
I'm not talking about theming the entire OS - I'd be happy just to get a better color for the pull down menu (at least as a first small step while experimenting and learning). I thought this thread was about how to use/troubleshoot TickleMyAndroid, not advice people not to use it? If it's not then perhaps someone can tell me where I should be asking this type of question...
[Android Themes] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
This should help your for the pulldown menu/notification menu http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59725314

For pulldown, its mostly in SystemUI.Apk and maybe framework res.apk for text. If you can recompile and decompile that fine then you should be good. Most times I don't mess with twframework-res as it doesn't go well with ticklemyandroid sometimes (errors like drawble bla bla bla are caused by apktool not able to read the dummy and yeah. Common on lollipop)
[Android Themes] porkyhontas:
Yeah Windows is really becoming a pain as far as I'm concerned. Actually has been a pain.

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[Android Themes] JoHnNYBlaZE716:
Twframework-res.apk gives me errors upon recompiling as well, I have no issues with anything else. Did you install the necessary framework files first? That is a must. As far as the pull down menu goes that will be in systemui which you should be able to decompile/compile without errors, assuming you've done everything correctly

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[Android Themes] rawe_etc:
great tutor ... bro

i have some question ?

.. i try to port .. theme from 4.3 to 5.0.2 . but not working .. only wallpaper and appdraw change .. all the color and png wont change ..

i do some change on androidmanifest.xml include on asset (platformBuildVersionCode="21" platformBuildVersionName="APKTOOL">) .. to support lolipop and change value on sdkInfo: minSdkVersion: '21',targetSdkVersion: '21' .. do i miss something .. thank you
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
I don't really know, sorry. Are your PNG files in the same folder and under the same filename in Lollipop as they are in Jelly Bean?
[Android Themes] rawe_etc:
yup .. i'm really confuse ... i try couple of time but the result stiil the same ..i think the PRoblem

from here ... i'm not so sure <asset path="android.zip" target="android"> <laf-version-filter from="3" to="3"/>

here is mytheme .. i realy appreciated if u can reslove ,, this..

huge thanks for your great tutor

http://www.mediafire.com/download/ghw46d0twgh3fp1/rawe.apk
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
I'm sorry but I can't really help. I'd suggest asking in your devices forum as it may be connected to the type of ROM you're using...or the format of the theme...or something else entirely. :(
[Android Themes] rawe_etc:
It's ok.. ..any way ..thanks for your tutor once again ..keep it up...cheers
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Can't just port themrs up or down anymore. Theming on lollipop is way yoo different to use your stuff from before. Modt everything is controlled by colors now, including pngs. They now have an overlay placed on them.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Wait...you're using an Xperia phone, aren't you? Why not just use the Theme Creator and make a new theme with all the bits you need?
[Android Themes] iamthedj:
this is the log i keep getting when i go to recompile can any one help me out
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Yes. The file wasn't fully decompiled, so there isn't enough to recompile.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
NEW VERSION AVAILABLE!

Based on feedback, I've made a few minor changes to Tickle My Android.

The Theming Menu is now more compact. Not everybody uses TMA to change the icons on their phone/tablet, so the different options for changing icons are now in their own menu. Which makes the Theming Menu several lines shorter and easier to read.

The Quick Menu, introduced in the last version, has been removed.

The boot animation resizing function has been fixed. Interestingly, this hasn't worked for a while and nobody's mentioned it. I'm guessing that TMA isn't used for changing boot animations much?

I've also made a few minor changes and fixes. You might never spot these but it's all part of making TMA as quick and as useful as possible.

I'm always looking for new ideas for Tickle My Android. It's over three years old and the plan is to keep it going for at least another three years again. So, if there's a feature you'd like to see included (or removed), just let me know!!

I've spotted a few xda users with TMA banners in their signatures and I just wanted to thank them for helping to spread the word. You all know how good this tool is, so let the whole world know!

Head to the OP now to pick up the latest version. Have fun!
[Android Themes] devadip:
only one word to my friend Ticklefish LONG LIVE TMA !!
[Android Themes] porkyhontas:
It is a very useful, compact and organized tool. Makes theming a whole ROM a little less of a hassle.

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[Android Themes] ..::WD40::..:
Problem with Tickle My Android 11.1.0

In folder tool_files is only apktool_2.0.0 but he is not listed for choice.

I had to rename apktool_2.0.0 to apktool_2.0.1 for using TMA
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Thanks for letting me know. :highfive:

It's not a massive problem, you can go into the Settings menu and select "apktool_2.0.1". That'll solve the problem for those who've already downloaded v11.1.

I'm uploading an updated version right now, which will be ready to download in about 5 minutes.
[Android Themes] Azharkanorwala:
Hi [MENTION=4315551]Ticklefish[/MENTION] :)

Need Some help here,making a black theme,stuck with this dialog(1st Screenshot),dont know in where it might be(Lghome,lge-res,framework-res),themed every dialogs panels,dont know where this text coming from,theming LG roms has been shi...y lately.. Know that this is not a correct place to ask,but i guess i wouldnt get anyone in Q&A forum:p.. As here There are many good people that can help me out.. [MENTION=4916750]Thebear j koss[/MENTION]..:D
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Gosh...this is what I like to start the day with! :p

I don't know where you'd find the file for this, unfortunately. What I'd suggest is doing a bit of detective work. Have a look in "strings.xml" in your various APK files and see if you can find out what that string ("Complete Action Using") is called.

If you can do that, you can use Notepad++ to search for that string in the decompiled APK's. That should hopefully highlight the XML file or similar that's responsible for that screenshot.

I'm retheming the KIK app at the moment and it involves a lot of the same thing. You'll have to do some head-scratching and staring at code, but I'm sure you should be able to track down where this is.
[Android Themes] Azharkanorwala:
Thanks

I found that string in strings.xml in framework-res,so but how do i proceed from here,or i have to go digging for finding everything similar in framework-res?
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Now that you've found what the string is called, try searching for that string name in the various XML files in your framework-res.apk.

That might highlight the XML file that's responsible for that dialogue.

You could also look up the string in public.xml, find the hex reference and track that down in the smali.

As I said, it's quite a bit of work..
[Android Themes] Azharkanorwala:
Can Changing Resources in Framework files and other apps can cause battery drain,because overnight my battery dropped from 100% to 50% in morning and 72% of usage of Android system.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
Not really, no.

Not unless you're doing some strange smali mod that makes your ROM use significantly more power than it used to.

And you'd have to do that deliberately.
[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
NEW APKTOOL VERSION AVAILABLE!!​

Well...that's not actually true.

The latest, official, version of apktool is v2.0.1. Following the directions on the apktool website, (http://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/build/), I've built an unofficial beta of apktool v2.0.2.

This "apktool_2.0.2-dirty.jar" is attached to this post in a ZIP, for those who've already downloaded TMA and want to try it out. It will also be available in all future downloads, for new users.

For instructions on adding a new apktool to TMA, have a look at the FAQ post here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25621684&postcount=4

So download apktool_2.0.2-dirty.jar and give it a try now!

(Please remember, this is an unofficial version of apktool. If you're having problems, please come to me and not apktool's dev. :highfive:)
[Android Themes] devadip:
Wow.. Always n°1?

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[Android Themes] tdunham:
Cant wait to try it out.

I'm trying to help out on a new 5.1.1 Touchwiz rom where SystemUI loses the lockscreen pulldown whenever it gets recompiled (even stock, no changes) so I'll give this version a shot a little later too.

Has anyone else seen this issue and know of a workaround for SystemUI?
[Android Themes] bdorr1105:
Dude thanks for this, love this
[Android Themes] mrram:
Cannot recompile nor disable can I disable mouse control... Is this a know problem?
[Android Themes] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
It might be a layout_gravity in status_bar_header.XML You might need to change it to "top" or "top|center_horizontal" or "top|center_vertical". It's something like that but I can't be sure. I had the same thing on my Tab S2 port and correcting a few layout_gravity's regarding status bar expanded etc fixed mine. The new apktool (unofficial) should solve a few layout_gravity issues as new commits were added.