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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
I don't have any specific colors. What I set out to do was to make the editor a true black box and not some grainy almost black. I wanted to make the conversation background black too. Things sort of propogated and now I'm wanting to make the area around the editor and send button black too. Then if I was able to do that, I was going to try to darken the two buttons send and attach. I want to make the list of conversations have a black background too. I have an apk that has this last thing. If I knew where it was I could just switch out the XML, if that's where it is?

When I get back home I'll attach the Mms that's interesting so you can take a look to see if you like it. Maybe you can help a bit with getting me up and running? It'll surprise you that I've only been rooting and changing apk's for a week. Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
I added a couple of screenshots for the attached Mms.. I kinda like it.I would probably go for darker though. Get rid of all that gray and make the editor black.

Okay, getting started on making 9-patch work... *sigh*

What are you using to decompile and work on .9.pgn's?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
Here's some new screenshots of what I did.

I reversed the received bubble.

Made the border around the editor one pixel.

Made the text able to start closer to the top in the editor.

I was able to use 9patchPngSuite to decompile and recompile my images after editing in Gimp. That progam is incredibly easy to use. I'll attach it. I fully understand how the images work now and can do what I want. The problem is that I suck at making images look good because I don't know how to use all the fancy tools in Gimp to make nice stuff.

Here's the Mms.apk so far as I have it and some screenshots.

BEWARE: If anyone installs this apk you may at some point in time see some bright colored crazy lines on something. I did this to find which png's I wanted to change. Example below.

On those 9.png files... The lines or sometimes dots at the top and left are defining areas that can be stretched vertically and horizontally. The lines on the right and bottom define a box the text must remain within. If it gets to be too much text, it stretches. Maybe this will get you started with making your own .9.png's!! If you have any questions hit me up. I think I have this down pretty well. Plus if you mess up the uncompiled 9-patch the PngSuite lets you know when it tries to compile.

1. Extract files from the apk.

2. Find the images you want to edit, put them in the compiled folder and run menu.bat.

3. Put your compiled .9.png in the compiled folder and run menu.bat.

4. Open and edit the decompiled file in Gimp leaving it in that folder and save.

5. Run menu.bat and compile to the output folder.

6. Using 7-zip right click the apk and use open under 7-zip.

7. Drag and drop the compiled .9.png to the folder you got it from in the 7-zip window. It will overwrite the original.

DONE!!

What is it you're good at?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mostyle:
Nice work. I'm using this now!

Glad you were able to get it the way you wanted. :)

That's almost exactly what I wanted as well! I may make a png edit here or there but thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
I've been messing around and it turns out you can even put one of the message bubbles in place of where the black editor box is and it looks like you're typing directly into the message bubble. I've not had one FC and everything has worked. I found a couple of goofy message balloons that I copied and pasted into Gimp, touched up a whole lot to get a good clean edge and made a couple of .9.png's. If you do this, you have to make sure it's named ".9.png" before you compile. Also make sure that around the outer edge there are only your black marks. I had an error for a pixel that was nearly invisible. If you make a bubble for outgoing, just reverse the middle part of the image and not the outer one pixel area because unless you fix it exactly the same the bubbles won't be identical. I'll attach the Mms for the screenshot.

On this one I've not made the images for the pressed balloons yet, so they completely change. lol

Do you know how to change the color of the text in the balloons and how to change the background color of the conversation?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
Another screenshot...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] alteredlikeness:
Sorry if I'm walking into conversations...

But, here are some quick .9.png editing tips that I've picked up:

- you must decompile the apk first in order to edit .9.pngs (no extracting images)

- you may edit with GIMP without breaking the .9.png by leaving the 1-pixel black boarder untouched (if you simply desaturate, the black boarder will not be affected - or select everything except the one-pixel edge, then change hues or whatever). Also note where the black pixel dots are, that's where the image will stretch (if you overlay anything onto it and it crosses that patch line, it may unintentionally stretch as well)

- when saving or (exporting in 2.8) the final image with GIMP, I choose replace and save all interlacing, gamma, and layer offset..

- if you edit the shape of the image, you may have to redraw the black pixel boarder using draw9patch (which comes in the Android SDK) - I have actually redrawn the 1-pixel boarder in GIMP (using hex #000000, of course) after changing the hue, and that worked ok too.

- also, use draw9patch to compare the patches with stock images and to see how it stretches in the preview pane

- if you have errors recompiling, check the log... or check your .9.pngs to make sure they haven't been broken (you'll see two files with the same name: one dummy image.9.png, and one simple .png - if that's the case either redraw the patches or replace it with a stock image and start your edits over)

Whether any of this is helpful, wrong, or common knowledge - I've been wanting to write a few notes about it anyways..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
Hey, thanks for the tips... I can't get any of the android SDK to work to decompile an apk.... It's saying some version of Java isn't installed, but it is. I even set an environmental variable as it said in the error window. I think it's right....

Check on my previous posts in this thread. I've learned a few things. I've been grabbing images from the web and editing them in Gimp to compile them in 9patchPngSuite. This is a sweet program!!! It tells you any error that exists on the 9-patch before it compiles, such as a pixel that isn't completely black or if one exists, but so dim that it can't be seen. It tells which edge and pixel number is the problem. At the end of this thread I'm posting some screens and the Mms.apk I'm running. I added a small surprise to it.:)

Do you know how to change the text color in the conversation background, behind the bubbles? I'm thinking it must be in an xml, but I can't decompile the apk, so I'm toast on that until I'm able.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
Progress!

I have attached the Mms.apk for what I'm running. It has the space between the bubble and the side of the screen. The attached apk is of the screenshot that has the thin borders, which is the one on the far left.

For the animation I stuck a paper airplane in so that it flies from the editor to the sending speech balloon. It turned out kinda cool. Check it out!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] alteredlikeness:
For my system, the text color for actual messages and time stamps inside the bubble is in Conversations.apk/res/values/styles.xml under TxtMsgItem and TxtDateTimeStamp.. (just changed them to white today actually trying to fix another text color issue) - not sure about any text behind the bubbles though...

But, yes, you need to decompile. Try using APK Manager and set your framework files (for me it's framework-res, blur-res, moto-res and SystemUI .apks) - do this by putting copies of those apks in your "other" folder (where apktool is), open the command prompt on that folder and type:

apktool if framework-res.apk

(and hit enter - it should give you a 1.apk file created message). Do the same for all of those framework files (and SystemUI for good measure).

Then you should be good for de/re-compiling.. just remember to delete the resources.arsc file from the "keep" folder if you edit any xmls (thats where your values folders go, in the resources)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] alteredlikeness:
Here's my latest color issue I'm chasing.. Ideas, anyone??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
My bad... I meant to say the color of the background in the converstation behind the bubbles. It's good to know you now where the text colors are.

Wow, that's a lot of information in a short paragraph. I have no idea what you're saying with most of it because I'm not there yet. I can't even get the program installed because it's saying I need Java and I have it installed in the default directory. Do you have a compiled xml with a black background, white text and gray timestamp? That would save me hours. I'm runnig 4.0.4. and UCLD2. I'm not even sure that makes a difference. That's how much I still have to learn! But I'm going to keep pushing it forward... Hopefully the real version if ICS will be out soon and I'll have less bugs. What are you running?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] alteredlikeness:
I am on Motorola's GB 2.3.6. Waiting for the offical ICS release (don't want to mess around with the leaked versions).

But, you can install APK Manager without the SDK. I have it on my work computer w/o the sdk and it works fine for de/re-compiling.

And the text bubbles themselves, at least for me in my system, are located in blur-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi - but again, that's GB Moto, so it's probably different for Samsung ICS.. so, if I did have the decompiled inverted text bubbles (which i do not), it probably wouldn't work for you. Sorry. Just keep going and things will start clicking and working for you..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] alteredlikeness:
Found it!!

It was a small pale .9.png file in my BlurDialer.apk drawable folder.. if anyone cares..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CodeRedDewd:
When I can't find stuff, I draw bright colored designs on png's so when they do show up, I can look at the designs I drew and match them with the png. It sounds crazy, but it worked for me.

BTW I flashed the Embryo ROM and it's great. The only thing is that I can't root it. I'm not sure what to do about that. Any ideas?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kubekpop:
Hi. I am new to Xperia Live with Walkman and I have some questions.

1. If I root my phone, then is there a way to unroot it and restore warranty?

2. Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1695603

So, what are official and unofficial ways? And don't I have to root phone to unlock bootloader first? Or I have to unlock bootloader to root?

OK, I've read about all of them and quite understanded it.

3. Could someone give me quadrant (may be standard, but the newest one) score from fast rom for my Live?

4. To get into recovery I have to flash it first or it have it installed already as it is in some samsungs? And do I understand well that to flash recovery (or use it to install rom) I have to unlock bootloader?

5. If I flash unofficial rom (first unlock bootloader etc) and want to get back to stock one and locked loader and have warranty back, then what should I do. Is there a way to do this?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kubekpop:
Ok, I've read about some stuff. Now I know that I unlock bootloader and flash a kernel with a recovery. But how can I get official, signed, stock rom and how to install it?

And before flashing custom rom do I have to set partitions, as it was with HD2? Like /system /cache /data etc...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Partitions are already there, ROMs only affect /system(few also /data), /cache and /data must be formatted if you install another ROM.

Official, signed, stock ROM can be downloaded via Update Service and PC Companion. You can create a Flashtool .ftf file, there is some information on the information about it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kubekpop:
So I can flash custom rom and there will be possibility to get back to stock one? And what is this flashtool?

Ehhh, I need to read more :(

I have a tft file with a stock rom, but is there a difference between branded software and unbranded? I use Tmobile PL so when I will flash any other stock roms will they accept warranty? And when is recovery being removed? When flashing stock rom?

And could you please tell me more about creating tft (I haven't found any info about it on Xperia Live)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kubekpop:
OK, I've found out how to make ftf. But does it restore warranty? And what with these differences between branded and unbranded?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kubekpop:
OK, I'm such an idiot :mad:I've just looked into Tutorials | Firmware | FAQ and found that http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1568792

Sorry for wasting time...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] s.t.a.r.s:
Hi, is it possible to make a backup .img directly from my Xperia Sola?!

I have got the Advanced Stock Kernel, but there is currently no CWM, to make a backup.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] s.t.a.r.s:
Any idea´s!? :)

I want to chance some files, but without a backup?! :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] K900:
Also if that's individual files you're talking, adb pull / push might just be it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] s.t.a.r.s:
Sure i read this :)

We should give him all the time he need to build a nice working recovery for us. ;)

I would like to copy some init.d files, from krabappel2548 Sola Rom to my Rom.

Because I'm not allowed to post in the dev section: DooMLoRD and krabappel2548 , thank you for all your work!!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MrMrMr111:
Can anyone upload some pics of it on please.

Does it fit perfect?

How's quality, does it scuff easily?

Does it fold back on itself so you can use the phone like this?

Does it stay shut ok, is there anything to keep it closed? Im a bit worried it might end up getting folded the wrong way so doesn't stay closed properly? Would be great to have an iPad like smart cover...

I'm about to order a white S3, but am going to get the blue flip case as I like the contrast between the two, anyone have this combo?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Shipmate:
I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!

When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Muckrak3r:
I ordered a flip case with my vzw preorder, but I'm going to get the wireless charger when it releases and that requires a unique back cover that I suppose will then make the flip cover useless to me....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VelocityGrill:
There's a review here:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-official-flip-cover-review/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] proudixz:
can we get some pictures ? its always better than video :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] n-j-f:
Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ShiroEd:
NO. WAY!!!

/sarcasm

;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Meemo23:
I got mines for free from P4U they gave me a 32gb card and an original case i was shocked i thought it would be a cheap case lol..

It fits perfect the interior for the front is a soft cloth like the ones you get when you buy a screen protector..

The outside is hard plastic feels awesome to the touch.. It does cover the LED so you will miss your notifications if you do happen to miss it. But at in the dark you can see it..

Oh and the back bit adds a bit of weight to it so your phone feels alot more heavier not too heavy though makes it feel perfect.. Back plate isn't flexible either it's solid..

I've not had any scuffs at all in the last 4 days i have been using it so no it doesn't get ruined easily I guess..

Other then that it's a brilliant case..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] saltmine:
Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MrMrMr111:
My idea is to get the white S3 and buy the blue flip cover, I think they look good together
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaa:
The problem with the official flip case is that it actual replacing the original back cover and it is made from the same material just like the original back cover.

The display is protected but the back side...well...unprotected...you can still scratch the back.

After several weeks or months the back cover will still be damaged and it will look ugly with all that scratches...and then what? buy another flip cover?

Has anyone tried to combined the official flip case with another case or bumper or whatsoever to protect the back cover?

With this for example:

http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gofmarat:
I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaa:
Beside the fact that it does not protect the back cover.

I have also some doubts regarding this issue.

The thing is, there is lock or snap on mechanism on the flip case.

Meaning, the flip can be opened very easily...I dunno if this is still reliable if it falls like...not opening during fall and leave the screen unprotected.

Note:

Providing some degree of protection during fall, it is impossible to protect it to 100%.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Fornowagain:
Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white
[Galaxy S III Accessories] akarol:
No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmore:
This. I have a flip-cover for my OG Galaxy Tab, but I've never been able to understand why you'd want one on a phone either.

Flip covers provide very little protection against drops; make it more inconvenient to instantly access your phone, and have an annoying floppy flap on the back when open during calls.

The only pros I can see is that it looks "adult", and that some flip covers fold to act as a landscape stand.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
So you are also against leather pouches/sleeves?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kempas:
It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.

No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MrMrMr111:
Exactly.

I don't like cases in general. The back cover is a replacement as you say, the front flap is to protect the screen in pocket. This is exactly what I want. I don't want a bumper, back case that adds bulk to the phone. It's slim and light for a reason.

My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmore:
I have another solution (works for me): Put your keys and your change in your *other* pocket, then you don't need any pocket screen protection. As an added bonus, the screen emerges from your pocket with all the fingerprints mostly wiped off. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MrMrMr111:
I don't put anything else in the pocket apart from the phone. Using a pouch it does the same, cleans when you put in/out.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] NatTheCat:
Yes. My exact thought. I tried a white flip case and it just doesn't appeal.

Maybe i might just try pebble blue back instead. It would be like magic.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ovedby:
I've got the blue one it's a very comfortable case.

As you can see in the pictures it's a little bit bigger than the original battery cover so there is no camera bump.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] saltmine:
I'm really curious; how does the colour of the case compare to the original "pebble blue" of the battery door? Is the flip case back the same exact colour as the original door?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Fornowagain:
I have a white one here, whilst it's a nice enough white. It's not the hyperglaze finish of the original. Top quality though, adds very little weight and protects the glass surface which is all I want at the moment. It is a 'little' thicker, so there is a now a slight recess around the camera that's normally flush with the back. So less chance of scratching the lens putting the phone down on its back.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ovedby:
The battery cover is the same as the original one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mertzi:
some of you have been saying you're going to get the blue cover for your white phones, anyone tried the opposite? I got the blue as I didn't want to wait 3 weeks for a white but I've seen the white in a store and it's a lot nicer than the blue. The blue would have been nice if it wasn't for the purpleish part that's silver on the white. It should have been silver on the blue too, the colourway on the blue would fit better on some personal care accessory for women like a hair straightener or a leg trimmer.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Brianaro:
A white cover will get dirty really fast you better stick to blue
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MrMrMr111:
Exactly this, as I expect the front flap will get dirty I ordered the blue and it looks good on the pictures and video against a white phone that I hand
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xda_nz:
A good idea in theory, but for me in practice I keep putting items preferentially in the same right-hand pocket as the phone since I'm right handed. Keys (perhaps the worst item to keep in the same pocket) are especially prone since you pull them from the ignition with right hand, then boom, straight into the right pocket. Being right handed I also like my phone in the right hand pocket for easier access.

So - for me the screen flip-cover is great. Looks good and protects screen from scratches. I'm not so fussed about the back cover getting scratched (so far no sign of that whatsoever).