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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Yes it is quite easy to update edify with a custom rom because they are all .zip files. When you're are stock, the rom files are .tar.gz (some kind of Linux) files. So I decided to test it with an update file (from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2) for the Nexus 4, which is the .zip file in the Box account (this Box account t is mine and I use it for all my Android files)

That's why the title of the thread shows it as a tutorial for stock rom :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Foxnov1990:
Sadly enough I get the following on CWM 6.0.3.1

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I followed all the steps. Didn't you specify "edify" in one of the steps then?

Any hint on how to bypass this or what I did wrong? (was trying to make a pokeball lockring :p)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Here, try this

I' ve never had such a message.I have to admit that I use the TWRP recovery and it works perfectly. Are you sure you used a N4 file and not a GNex file (i was guessing it was the same but i'm not sure)

Apart from that I've no idea, sorry :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Foxnov1990:
Ah I'm using CWM, maybe it has purely something to do with that...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
That would be surprinsing...

Send me your softkey file, I'll try do do it on my N4 and send you it back
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Foxnov1990:
Solved, thank you ;)

Still a nice guide!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] toonarmy85:
I flashed mine but for some reason its not working check screenshots to see wot i mean
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I don't know dude, I don't event recognize this UI :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] toonarmy85:
Im on the jellybam ROM so that's probs why but as you can see wen looking at settings for the lock screen it shows the mushroom however when on the lock screen it shows standard lock
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Sorry I really don't see why...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] TheDelta:
for stock Motorola JB

Hi I wanted to try the mod to change soft keys on Motorola RAZR M but its on stock JB and dont have the Update to use Edify.

Is there a Metamorph link and does Metamorph also need something like this? ROM zip?

Thanks in advance
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
And don't know I don't use metamorph... What JB version are you ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] TheDelta:
4.1.2 moto stock. Any other way you know?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Try to verify with this zip file : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250155 :fingers-crossed:

(Don't forget the nandroid backup!)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] TheDelta:
Oh for zipthemer... Nice... guess should work. will give it try :good: Thanks :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Yes I was talking about ZipThemer as I don't know Metamorph at all
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
So, did it work ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] TheDelta:
Nothing Working

It didnt work :(

even the zenyth keys flashing work. So i tried replacing stuff in the system ui apk itself. But that didnt work. On the sidelines i also tried changing framework-res.apk and tried on my RAZR first before i tried on the M. But then i screwed up my phone pretty bad, back to formatting stage.

So i guess am back to square one.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Sorry about that, I can't help you more... :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] matt.adid78:
Thank for this treat,before this i always got error after configure at zip themer,thank man!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bandit1976:
Hi, when i flash a new rom, is it enough to update edify or do i have to create a new zip?

powered nexus 4 by hells-Core b21
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Glad for you dude :)

If you use a custom rom then you must update edify with the .zip file of the rom and then use ZipThemer as usual ;)

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Demonseye:
That's maybe a stupid question, but can we flash some icon themes using this? There's no confirmation of this, so I thought I would ask...

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I guess you can't... Those icons are maid for custom roms or custom launchers
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Demonseye:
Thanks for the answer then, I'm gonna go CM10.1 ! :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] emv1031:
WORKING!

Worked just fine on HTC Sensation XE running on albinoman887's AOSP CM10.1.... Downloaded a couple of lockrings from here

http://faithcry.believable.org/lockrings.html
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Nice ! Which file did you use to update edify?

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] emv1031:
I just used my zip file from my CM 10.1 ROM. I flashed it very recently so I still had it handy in the SD.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Ok thanks for review

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] emv1031:
Just used the zip from the ROM I'm running (CM10.1). I had flashes it recently so I still had it handy on my SD.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Ok thanks for the review ^^

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jeremysherriff:
Hi, will the use of zipthemer for, say, a lockring mod, cause the Nexus OTA to fail to apply?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I guess it does, yes :(

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jeremysherriff:
Yeah, once I installed it and built a zip to flash, I could see it was never going to pass the genuine OTA MD5 checks.

But the undo zip looks like it will return things to the original, so should be no problems.

If not, we can always flash just the system IMG file from the original Goolge Developer image site.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
how do i get those custom back, HOME, and recent apps icons changed on my homescreen? i want to use the google X as my home icon, thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Those are called Softkeys, there are plenty of it here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2279807 or just google "Softkeys for Nexus 4"
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jdagreek:
Does Zithemer work on 4.3 ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Yes.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] davinnwilliam:
does this works on nexus android jb 4.3?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Yes. Just don't forget to edify with a 4.3 rom.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I'm by now uploading the 4.3 update file to my Box account, I'll update my tutorial then for everybody :highfive:

HERE IT IS : https://app.box.com/s/k8lk7vjdfh2xz2t8bpvl
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
169mb? What is this?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
This is the update file from Google to pass from 4.2.2 to 4.3. You mentioned it, it is a way bigger than the other file (which is more like 50mb if I remember well) but I don't know why :(

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] D33PO:
No need to quote the entire OP mate :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Ok, I get it now. The rom update for edifying purpose. I wasn't aware you were linking that at first.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tinywolves:
When I launched the app for the first time, I did not get a little window asking me to update Edify...do I still need to follow that process regardless?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Yes, always edify the first time using a specific build.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] miguepereira77:
Hi, sorry if this has been answered, I want to know, if I'm on CM and I update a nightly, do I have to make the process again? Or can I use the mod I did with zipthemer? Thanks in advance

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I think the mod will disappear right? So you have to flash another file that you would have created with zipthemer by updating edify with the new zip of the nightly, yes :)

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] miguepereira77:
Loud and clear, thank u sir ;)

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
You are welcome :)

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] beckham_totti:
it says the uploader need to upgrade the bandwith.. cant be downloaded anymroe.. could u please host it somewhere else again??

thx b4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
There is no problem with me :(

Sorry I can't re-upload it by nom as I'm in holiday :)

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Sergiowlx:
Here it is: http://click.xda-developers.com/api...ebc8bad2.zip&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13768343783117
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Thanks!

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] beckham_totti:
thx mate...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] h0bnail:
Do I have to do both updates on Edify, or just 4.2.2 to 4.3?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Sorry dude I don't think I understand your question :(

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Rashiel:
Hej guys,

this looks nice..

Question - i´m using AOSP-Rom and is it possible to change my color of wifi, signal so on into white?

Because in the rom, theres no option to change it..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Yes, find a topic on this forum to change it, and don't forget to update edify with the zip of the AOSP rom you currently have :)

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Rashiel:
Hej,

only that i understand it right..

Why Do I need to load stock rom?

I'm using PSX and only want to have glass theme from pstore ;)

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
You don't need to load the stock rom I propose in my topic, this is only for those who are on stock, because you use AOSP means you should edify with the zip from AOSP, don't touch my files (I hope I understand your question well...)

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ernadr:
I use stock JWR66Y rooted Nexus4, can I use this rom for update edify?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Sergiowlx:
Yes

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Edit : I missed the right topic I wanted to post in with Tapatalk...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] TheNerd:]:
I have a cyanogen mod theme that I want to flash with zipthemer. How will that work?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
A cyanogen mod thème ? You mean you are using a cyanogen rom or just a cyanogen theme with a launcher and a stock rom?

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tinywolves:
Okay I read all the pages but I'm so new to this and have serious questions.

I'm on stock rooted 4.3 jwr running a custom kernel.

So what themes can I use with this? I want to try a theme but I don't know which. Do cm themes work?

The only reason I really want to theme is to change my dialer and the jb blue colour throughout the ui.

Can I do so with this?

So is this...deodexing my phone. I thought complete themeing could only be done on deodexed Roms.

Don't understand all the technical things.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
What you can do with this tool is quite reduced actually. You can change little system files like the 'lockring', the circle of tour lockscreen, the softkeys, the 3 buttons at the bottom of your phone etc..

You can't deeply change your phone, for that you might flash a rom and apply rom themes which are a way complete.

From my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Altti:
Nah, this doesn't work for me. I have CM 10.2 installed. I configured ZipThemer with CM 10.2 file. Then tryed to flash softkeys, didn't work..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Are you using the CM 10.2 .zip file?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Altti:
Yup
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I can't really see why it doesn't work, it should be working with custom rom as I have a custom lockring with an AOKP rom.

What is the problem? Your phone is having a bootloop?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Altti:
My phone doesn't have bootloop.. I'm not an idiot. Just can't get modded softkeys work. After flashing everything works fine. Only problem is, that after rebooting nothing changes. Don't even know why.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I didn't call you an idiot, I just asked what your problem is as you didn't told me...

Did you think about the cache/dalvik cache that you have to clean after each flash?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Altti:
... As I said. I did everything by step to step. It just doesn't work. And I don't know why.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Then I'm sorry, I don't know neither

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] howard bamber:
If you want to get rid of boring keys use ezykeys, X framework. Both don't irreversibly change the phone

Sent by mobile telephone.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shujaa:
Nexus 5 Support

If I'm using a Nexus 5, stock and rooted, what do I pick for a zip in Edify? Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Hi

Can you point a link ? :D

[MENTION=5020670]matthew0776[/MENTION] made a little zip that you can download in his thread : CandyShop[4.4]|LockRings||SoftKeyz||GlowDotz...And Much More ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shujaa:
Thanks - link on the download page is broken though :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Are you sure? I've just downloaded it a few minutes ago

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shujaa:
Actually it worked for me (not sure what was happening). What I'm seeing now is an error once I select +theme. First is a note: Some items will be skipped due to missing system files... /system/app/systemUI.apk and then the build log operation completes with warnings:

SKIPPED://system/app/SystemUIapk was not found

WARNING: update.zip would be empty -- not creating one!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Then I'm sorry, I don't know...

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shujaa:
Ok. Thanks for the help, got me close :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Jgreenmusic:
Did you ever get an answer to this, friend? I'm having the same problem. I'm on Gummy 4.4 and I tried to Update edify several times and got the same message as you. What gives ? :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I guess your SystemUI is completely different from the stock-one and need different fils that ZipThemer doesn't know what to do with :(

You've got this message but did you try to flash it though ? What zip file did you use to update edify ?

EDIT of the OP : Added 4.4.2 update edify zip file
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bigwavedave25:
I just found this thread and I am happy to hear ZT is still alive and well...

One thing I wanted to see if you guys have tried (I read back a page or two but didn't see this) is if you have updated the .XML on the top level in the mod zip to have the correct path for the SystemUI.apk location? I had to do this for some old mod.zip's I made.

For kitkat AOSP/CM based roms the "new" location is /system/priv-app. Edit the .xml to read on about the 8th line...

from:
<path>/system/app/</path>

to:
<path>/system/priv-app/</path>

I use Notepad++ on my pc to make these XML's for flashing mods. Hope this solves it. And again, sorry for re-hashing if you already did this.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Nice advice! I've never had such a problem but I've edited the OP to add a link to your trick ;)

Thanks !

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bigwavedave25:
OK, great. ZT was refusing to create any zips for me until I did this. The stink of it all is you have to modify the xml of each [original]mod.zip you want to use unless the dev states it is made specific for KK roms. At least this is only for SystemUI mods... framework mods still work as before, same location.

One more thing...(which doesn't apply to the N4, but I found this thread through a google search trying to get ZT working for me again) My current device is a LG G2 and has an "xxdpi" res screen. NONE of the old Nav Softkey zips I had previously downloaded and used on my GNex (xdpi) had a folder with icons of that size in it, so none of them will work. Well, they will build and flash - but nothing will change. This is probably what some of you are experiencing if the mod.zip doesn't have the correct folder/icon size for your device, so dig into those mod zips for content before blaming ZT or the OP's patches. I now need to find some updated mods with the higher resolution icons added to them! So many variables :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Aashuk Mehta:
Can I flash cm themes with this?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
What kind of theme is this?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Aashuk Mehta:
Cm10 themes apk which are available on Playstore
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
So no you probably can't. ZipThemer just replaces files in your system with another one of your choice like the softkeys or the locking. Those are simple mods that anyone can apply. Cm themes are much more complicated and often needs the support of Cm themes chooser, only available in custom rom such as CM (obviously) and AOKP I guess.

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Aashuk Mehta:
I'm getting this error by using ZipThemer

I'm guessing this is happening bcoz in 4.4.2 systemui.apk is in system/priv-app and not in system/app
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Yes, see some posts above, another user said this and I linked his post in the OP ;)

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
all success but why mines nothing happen?

my buttons stays in default

before I flash

what's the meaning of this?

Operation completed with warnings

BUILD LOG

* SKIPPED: /system/app/SystemUI.apk was not found.

* WARNING: update.zip would be empty - not creating one!

what should I do?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
What are you trying to flash and what android version are you using?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
I read the past post, I think were the same with the other users.

Operation completed with warnings

BUILD LOG

* SKIPPED: /system/app/SystemUI.apk was not found.

* WARNING: update.zip would be empty - not creating one!

I flash The .zip files of the update from 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 in your post then it success

im running 4.4.2

please help
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Please send me the file you're trying to flash

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
sorry, just to be clear, let's start over.

in #4 what file I'm going to browse? is it the file you posted?

- The .zip files of the update from 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 that you can download here :

(be sure to know what version you're using )

#5 the theme I want to use one of this file here

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/softkeys-softkey-collection-t2005937

#6 what do you mean by

Flash your theme with your favorite Recovery

this is the theme that I use in #5?

thank you for your help/answer! :angel:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
:o ok let's start at the beginning. Some developpers create file uch as images to change/mod your phone. They simply replace those images in the root files of your phone to make the change permanent. To use that, you need this app, ZipThemer, which detect for you wher you should place and replace the files (images) you want to flash. But to know where, you have to tell it, by showing it the content of your system file. So, to do that, you 'Update Edify' as it is called in the app, that's why I propose little files from google (the ota updates mostly) to do so. Then, when you have updated edify, you can create as many themes as you want, working with the firmware you're on. You take the little file you want to flash, for you it seems to be some softkeys (you have to point me the one you want, really ^^), you give it to ZipThemer and it creates the file you wwill have to flash with your recoverry. Don't flash the files I propose, or even the file that the theme maker gives you ! Those are not files to flash...

Understood ?

If you can't make it, i'll try to make it for you :highfive:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
not really, sorry, what should I do?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I think I can't explain more than my last message (though I thought my totu was clear enough...)

Send me the soft keys you want I'll try to do it for you

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
here's the softkey.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eglqkhlw33clfhz/pP_663HkOW/Softkeys/Facebook/MMZT_softkeys_facebook.zip

all I don't understand is the #4. I don't know what is that file and where/how to get that.

And if that file is this you posted

Configure:

I found my SystemUI.apk is in system/priv-app folder
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
The "update file from Android 4.2.1 to 4.2.2" is the file I provide in the thread and, in your case, it's more the 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 file (I didn't update that part of the topic, I never thought someone couldn't understand that, but that's not your fault that's mine ;) )

After that, when you browse by clicking +Theme, browse the .zip file I've attached in this message, now it should work :fingers-crossed:

Let me know...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
I don't know how did you make it. but it works!

thank you very much!!! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
No problem! If you want to thank me, just press the ''Thanks'' buttons ;)

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] eChinz:
yeah, I already did. big thanks!!! :cyclops:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
With the new 4.4.x KitKat version, the SystemUI.apk folder changed, it is now in /system/priv-app/. For some mods like SoftKeys, it could be a problem. Here is the trick that bigwavedave25 told us in this post, completely detailled :

1- Download the SoftKeys you want to flash with your PC and copy it to your desktop. I'll use here the Facebook SoftKeys from [MENTION=2539590]atticus182[/MENTION] 's thread.

2- Open it with WinRAR or 7zip or whatever, and copy the .xml file to your desktop with a simple drag and drop.

3- Immediately delete the .xml file in the .zip file (right clic on it, delete...)

4- Open that .xml file with the MS Notepad or even Notepad++ if you have it, and replace the

<path>/system/[COLOR="Red"][B]app[/B][/COLOR]/</path>

with

<path>/system/[COLOR="red"][B]priv-app[/B][/COLOR]/</path>

(in fact just add the priv- before app)

Close the file, and don't forget to save it :)

5- Replace that new file in the .zip file with, firstly, a drag and drop, then press ok in the new window

Your new file is ready to be used with ZipThemer, and be flashed ! Enjoy it :laugh:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Sir_gpm:
This tutorial means that I can apply any cm theme to any stock aosp?.

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 mediante Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
No. This app is only able to make you change some files in SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk such as SoftKeys, LockRings etc...

Find the 'candyshop' thread in the Nexus 4 aps' section to know what change you could do to custom your phone ;)

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] amey.patil:
will it work on all android other than nexus? or it only works on nexus?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
It works on every device as long as you have the proper rom.zip update file to update edify in the app

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] amey.patil:
which file for stock rom?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Which device do you have?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] amey.patil:
i have micromax canvas 2+ A110q
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Ok so I googled it to see if I could find some stock rom for your device but I found none... What you have to do is find the proper zip file from the android version you are under to update edify. I can't you help more...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] amey.patil:
no prob
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MEC-777:
Friend of mine recently upgraded to a Galaxy S II X. I never heard of this model before (only just the S II). Provider is Koodo in Canada.

Questions: I know it has a more powerful dual core 1.5GHz processer over the regular S II dual core 1.2, among other things. But I'm curious to know if anyone else here has one of these? What do you think of it? I notice there is not specific forum section on XDA for this device either. Is it pretty much the same as an S II in terms of rooting/installing ROM's etc.?

Thanks in advance. :)

Mike.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
T-Mobile SGH-T989