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[Android Themes] Train88:
Do you have the newest aapt.exe and you used the cmd "apktool if framework-res.apk(lollipop framework)"? You have to install the new framework so apktool can use those resources to decompile anything with material design

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[emoji85] [emoji86] [emoji87] no bueno

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I edited the black one to be TBO style... And in clear es, I even made the folders semi-transparent.

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[Android Themes] HeD_pE:
Yeah I know, I've been using apktool for some years and some lollipop roms don't throw any errors but I can't seem to do anything in N5X and slim roms...

Edit:

This is the error I get:

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources: spec=0x01030128 style/Theme.DeviceDefault, config=[DEFAULT]
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:63)
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:56)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:186)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:157)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:125)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:100)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:78)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:47)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:39)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.installFramework(AndrolibResources.java:657)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.installFramework(Androlib.java:649)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdInstallFramework(Main.java:256)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:92)
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
OK, I'm going to say it. The word Exposed is not allowed in this thread. Its opening up a can of worms. It may work for you. 99% of everyone else it doesn't. Don't turn this into an xposed discussion either. Nof said

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[Android Themes] Spaulding89:
Xposed is bad

Now back to our beloved black side.

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[Android Themes] 22sl22:
OK sorry about that, won't mention it again :)

Removed links as well :good:

EDIT: [MENTION=4158306]tcat007[/MENTION]

Don't use the xposed module, use Apktool and this guide (3rd Post). Sorry for the confusion :good:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/guide-theming-stock-android-t2616963
[Android Themes] Train88:
Well I know it's possible, or else Thyrus wouldn't have been able to. Here's an updated zip for what the Team is using...

Material tools

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Delete old framework-res files from apktool/framework

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[Android Themes] Spaulding89:
[MENTION=1015941]dafoxs[/MENTION] black shazam is really nice. This is no ETA just a question: do you plan a clear version too?

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[Android Themes] prdog1:
Yea. I'm using latest ApkTool in VTS. Works flawlessly. My settings and app drawer is black. :p:cool:
[Android Themes] HeD_pE:
It's fine now, problem was that I thought I had updated to rc3 but still had rc2 :eek:
[Android Themes] asdfasdfvful:
[MENTION=1015941]dafoxs[/MENTION], could you give me some pointers on how you made the number picker values white? And there's a big now where received messages are black unless tapped (then it becomes a bonded white). Any idea how to fix that? I've been building my own snapchat for about 6 hours and I'm still having those 2 issues :/

Edit: fixed text color in unsaved received messages: line 104 of smali\com\snapchat\android\fragments\chat\ChatConversationAdapter$MessageViewHolder.smali

My variant of snapchat is here
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Line 662, change to

const v3, -0x1

In this smali, follow the path

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[Android Themes] TheKucho:
I was able to clear out framework, pretty damn easily. This was awhile back but all I did was extract the framework-res from your current ROM, decompile it, go to the no-dpi folder and replace the tw_framework or something PNG with a semi transparent or translucent image. After that, honestly I forgot where, maybe in values?, but I made one change, something along the lines of Show Wallpaper... From false to true. I know this text may seem like a mess but in my experience, clearing out tw framework is relatively easy with some good reading and searching. Best of luck!
[Android Themes] The Root:
Ok, cool. I might need to all questions about the png thing. I have made a mess before trying to toy with those. I've actually had more luck figuring out smali.
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Are we hibernating for the winter?

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[Android Themes] scoobyjenkins:
Either users are content or avoiding the

Tapatalked that shiznit.
[Android Themes] Chowmomma:
Uh huh, me is

Both hibernating and content
[Android Themes] davietr:
Just sitting on my hands being happy. And patiently waiting for more TBO goodness.

This message typed with toes.
[Android Themes] prdog1:
At least that keep you from going blind. :p:cool:
[Android Themes] remixkilla:
How do I fix this?

When I press on the text box it becomes normal like this
[Android Themes] [] AL []:
I needed a break from SuperSwiftkey's headaches so I went hardcore - sorry: hardware I mean
[Android Themes] rignfool:
Building a Franken-phone?

Project Ara can't come fast enough for some eh?
[Android Themes] [] AL []:
LOL!! Good oneS hehehe.

Yep, trying to bring life out of my 3 old Moto Defy (broken screens, broken casing, etc). Worked, but now I'll have some catch up reading to do to get LP installed on that beast.

ARA: I'm not against new idea and development, but I don't see much point in all that for individuals (in enterprise, I could imagine a few...). Here's what that remind of: the other beast on which I wrote my first lines of code:

but I didn't have all those extension modules though (just the huge tape recorder lol.

Notice the size of the whopping 32KB RAM module? [emoji16]

Dang! I'm getting old

[emoji30]
[Android Themes] rignfool:
Old?!

We prefer 'seasoned'

;)
[Android Themes] shiverz07:
Hey guys. I haven't read the thread, forgive my laziness, but is there any chance we could get BBM blacked out. I had been using Xposed to do it on KK but on Lollipop it's not possible anymore.

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[Android Themes] micmars:
There is no better way of discovering the answer you seek than bold honesty and childlike wonderment.

Soberly speaking, one might aver that asking for a new app to be added to the queue, even with the leading apology, is not so wise.

Download the latest Team BlackOut updater app, look at the apps available for free under the recently updated section, count the ones you see, multiply that number by 25 (that's the hours of time invested per app ,and I'm being conservative), then imagine that all of this is a labor of love, since money couldn't possibly be the goal.

Questions like this do frustrate some, and more importantly, pour the proverbial cold water on the entire process.

I know you probably didn't mean to give offense, but some might still be taken. (note that I am not offended, because I don't do the dev work.)

You may donate to the team if you like. They always enjoy that.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
It was not a big hitter so was put on maybe list. I think I had like five downloads in a month lol. You could try using our guide, I don't think it was that difficult.

Well said

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[Android Themes] cerj:
Mic, your always a great read, and even better to talk with . Giving is a beautiful gesture, and tis the season to give..
[Android Themes] shiverz07:
Thanks man I'll look into the guide.

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[Android Themes] Bubba:
You've done it again. I was just going to go [emoji85] and run lol.

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[Android Themes] asdfasdfvful:
Just out of curiosity, how do you guys theme roms? If it just modifying the system ui? If so how different or difficult is it? I've always been interested in doing so but never bothered to find out how yet.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Before the theme chooser I used to make theme zips to flash over Rom's. We just edit framework, systemui, settings...whatever we need to.

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[Android Themes] prdog1:
Yea after looking at script a while back it looks to me as a VR Base on the fly script. :confused::cool:
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Actually no, we packaged the framework and systemui apk's...like a mini Rom zip. I used matamorph and VR zips later but it was not as good as theming the actual apk.

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[Android Themes] prdog1:
Need to PM me. We found some 5.0 stuff and we need to combine our resources. You may be ahead of us.:cool:
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
What were you doing?

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[Android Themes] Bubba:
I still theme the apk and flash. [emoji23]

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[Android Themes] prdog1:
Work on deodex.:cool:
[Android Themes] Train88:
Micmars was having trouble with that too...

Tbh, I've never deodexed anything. I'd be way farther than having trouble. More like, no idea where to start

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[Android Themes] prdog1:
Yea. It a PITH. We have classes.dex for N9. Now :cool:need to make it work.
[Android Themes] iprabhsingh:
Hi, i just downloaded black snapchat latest version and found a little problem while chatting in text message area, when ever i send or receive a text, the font is in black color, so if i save it by clicking on the text it turns white, so could you please change the font color from black to white in first place. I hope you are able to understand the problem.

I'll be very thankful to you :)
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Known issue, your name looks familiar. Were you on the other Snapchat thread. It will be taken care off if I update it again or you can try it yourself

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[Android Themes] MatVekk:
Black google messenger is fantastic

By Nexus 7 2013 Lollipop 5.0 Kang
[Android Themes] dodendemise:
I think you're talking about me from the other thread. I definitely wanna learn how to do what you guys do, I'm still clueless.
[Android Themes] Train88:
I made a couple videos, and I learned following the guides written by dafoxs, DJ, and BBoy_tm... all of it is available on the TBO website

Edit: and I had no coding experience beforehand...Only a little bit of image editing experience

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[Android Themes] [] AL []:
OK well, semi off-topic here...

I don't know if you guys use CM's Heads Up feature, but since Android L preview's release time, I've been using this instead:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodblockwithoutco.headsup

The app is much more customizable and way better than CM's IMHO.

It was far down on my todo list, but today I gave a shot at inverting it: easiest app I've ever done.

It's good to get one like that once in a while. And it could also be an excellent beginner's project...

Same price: a couple more screenshots for suggested settings:

And a couple hints:

3 parents styles to change and search for "black" text in layouts.

[emoji12]
[Android Themes] Citizen_Snips:
This gives hope to people like me. No coding experience. Finally set up APKtool and Java + Android SDK. Successfully decompiled and recompiled apps with no edits just to see if I had the hang of it. Pushed back to system and working fine. So now it's time to move on to the guides to blackout apps. Hopefully I can pick it up quick. I usually do. Learned how to drive standard my first time behind the wheel. Never stalled it once! Ahaha so hopefully I can learn quickly. I wish I had more time to work on this though, and my own PC. Anyways, thanks for your videos Train. Helping me as I go!

Much love, Team Blackout, much love. Special thanks to djdarkknight for giving me some beginner tips too. You guys are awesome. Your work is greatly appreciated by so many, keep doing what you're doing.
[Android Themes] iprabhsingh:
No, i wasn't on any other thread or post. Its my first message / issue !!
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
That's better

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[Android Themes] [] AL []:
And there, I've found the free Heads up pro for you guys... Please consider encouraging the dev.

Cheers

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2796182
[Android Themes] Chowmomma:
That looks cool!
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Thanks Chow. It updated again. Hope to get to it tomorrow night, fix a couple things

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[Android Themes] sswagonman:
Nah imo the blacked out looks awesome
[Android Themes] Train88:
That's why we have choices (when possible)... Opinions vary widely.

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[Android Themes] sswagonman:
Exactly. Have always followed since Bboy was doing it on his own site. Awesome work from some very talented people all of u.
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
All Fixed and Updated

And

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Oh yea, this to

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[Android Themes] [] AL []:
Not something I will really use [emoji48] , but these seem like a

(... which I'll try to fix again later today btw..)

[emoji49]

Thanks for your work.
[Android Themes] sswagonman:
Do u guys normally post on here when the website gets updated? Just curious
[Android Themes] Train88:
Website doesn't get updated with apks. you need the TBO Updater app

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[Android Themes] sswagonman:
Sorry that's what I meant the tbo app
[Android Themes] Train88:
Play Music is done as well. Get ready for that rapid fire [emoji6] [emoji102]

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[Android Themes] j1gga84:
New play store is up guys :)

Ready for inverting I hope? ;)

Regards

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[Android Themes] Chowmomma:
Someone has the hiccups lol

Looks great as always
[Android Themes] Bubba:
[emoji85]

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[Android Themes] Train88:
[emoji107] bzzt wrong. A debug build is available, not official build. Only official will be used on TBO.

BUT we've got it under control, it's been said many times we don't need update notifications. Guess what? Music, ES file, Chrome, News & Weather, Google+, Gmail, Google Messenger, and more have updated.

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[Android Themes] sswagonman:
Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't know. Is there a way for u guys to build a black inbox as an apk for non rooted devices at all? Or is it not possible
[Android Themes] Train88:
Well... It's possible, but you wouldn't be able to use it. It won't sync with Google after it is decompiled and rebuilt unless we make it flashable. Unfortunately, that's why so many GApps have to be flashed or pushed with adb along with their libs

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[Android Themes] sswagonman:
Ah that explains it. Thanks train I know enough to understand what u just said but not enough to do these apps myself. That's a shame it can't be done tho
[Android Themes] dlegric2:
Have the darkhorsed mods been put into retirement? :( I love them with the slight blueish tones here and there.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
No, why would you think that? He's been busy is all.

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[Android Themes] marcran75:
He also has his own thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57245270
[Android Themes] milojoseph:
I'm guessing latest gplay app force close with ur theme (blackkkat) ? Or is it just me.... Version. 5.1.1.1
[Android Themes] Train88:
Do you mean play store? Google play music, no. Plus it's up to 5.7.1783

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[Android Themes] milojoseph:
Yeah play store 5.1.1.1
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Did you get an ota or did you install android police one? Yes it's broken, trying to fix but only if it's the ota version. Not gonna rush on a leak.

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[Android Themes] Train88:
To answer your question, yes...Play Store has some big changes that have to be fixed in themes before it will work again.

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[Android Themes] The Root:
Is the current clear play store update-proof? I forgot
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Yes but not manually. Also if he's using my theme we use stock playstore since it's getting themed thru it.
[Android Themes] milojoseph:
Cool ? hope for an update
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Added a bunch

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[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Today's riddle for your choice of the updated Snapchat. Comes in Black, Clear, clear pink, clear purple or you give me the hex for your own CLEAR version. No googling aload. First to answer wins.

You are in a cabin and it is pitch black. You have one match on you. Which do you light first, the newspaper, the lamp, the candle or the fire?

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[Android Themes] Karpfenhai:
The match...
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Winner, what one do you want?

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[Android Themes] Karpfenhai:
Yay, clear snapchat or clear kik with fixed Emoticons :)

Thank you very much!!

[emoji41] [emoji3]
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Pm sent, I don't remember doing a clear KIK

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[Android Themes] Karpfenhai:
Maybe that was train then :)

Thx again, will test tonight!

First win on xda ever :)

Regards
[Android Themes] setiawanjimmy:
Hai guys.

So i have zero knowledge in coding and stuff but today i managed to decompile, edit stuffs and recompile apk following TBO guides. Thank you guys!

So im a big fan of thyrus black theme on nexus 5 running lollipop thats why im willing to learn.

My question is, i want to theme my settings.apk to get the black background and white text like thyrua theme but i dont really know which files to edit. Can someone give me some hell?

Regards.
[Android Themes] Citizen_Snips:
The guides on TBO website cover this. As well as videos from Train. I'm in the "R" of R&D when it comes to inverting apps myself. I'm just reading the guides on their site, getting familiar with things, following different guides on XDA as well. There's a couple good ones for editing XML which you'll need to know how to do also. Sadly it isn't simple as just inverting some pictures in GIMP and recompiling. There is some coding needed. I learn better when I research things first and get an idea of what I'm actually doing as opposed to just trying it, running into an error and asking for help. Makes the whole process a bit smoother if I actually understand what I'm trying to do.

I did try just decompiling & recompiling an apk just to see if I had it all set up right and I do. After that I found myself at a loss for what to actually do. Trying to watch Trains video while trying to decompile & edit at the same time with 4/5 browsers open on my desktop was just too much for a first timer.

From my experience trying to learn this stuff; don't expect to decompile something do a quick edit and recompile. This whole process takes time. It can get a tad bit overwhelming if you have no experience doing this sort of thing before. My best advice is just read their guides. Learn them. Follow some guides on how to edit XML as well and learn that.

Eventually you'll go from "what the heck am I reading and how do I do that and what does it even do" to "oooooh, so thaaaaat's what they're talking about, okay makes sense"

Trust me when I say you won't be making Thyrus like themes the day you decide to take part in this. It is a commitment and it does take time. Especially if you want to theme more than just Settings. Not to mention every time an app or ROM updates, you would have to as well to keep it compatible.

My respect for this team has really skyrocketed since I started getting into this. It isn't easy [for me] and it's very time consuming. These guys are extremely committed and dedicated to keep updating the apps over and over and over again. Especially with how often Google likes to update apps.
[Android Themes] prdog1:
Values/styles and colors. :cool:

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[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Yeah and start with an easy app...like the updater...It's a great learning app...I even added a little more to play with...the old updater was way too simple...lol

I say that because I started with Facebook........Yeah the worse app ever to theme. Then I said screw that....Swype was and still is ugly...so I themed it....I learned so much just from Swype.

Then I themed the froyo settings..it was white too...ugh I was reading for weeks. System apps were harder back then.....JaiThemes showed me his guide to theming...It's in the G1 section.....lol

Then I was off inverting EVERYTHING! Lol

A little Darkknight history. [emoji4]

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[Android Themes] dodendemise:
I figured out how to install play store without recovery on my tablet but I don't know how I did it haha
[Android Themes] scottspa74:
Any one using these on LG g3 Sprint variant? I've always used them on AOSP type roms, but we don't really

have any yet. And from what I've read, the LG software is really finicky. Haven't messed with it much yet.

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[Android Themes] seanskiT!:
I'm using them on Sprint LG G3. Running BarRin ROM.
[Android Themes] webfrm:
Google Now

Google Now won't install. Recovery goes through the screen and says I'm Blacked out. But when I reboot I don't have an icon for Google Search. I've confirmed the QuickSearchBox.apk is installed into the /system/app location but when you click on it it comes up with an error and can't be installed. Any advice on how to fix it would be appreciated. Otherwise I'll have to stick with your 2.4.10 signed version. I've used Filemanger (with Root access) and removed all previous velvet.apk and other quicksearchbox.apk in /system/app.

Please reconsider not having a signed apk version since that seems the only way to install/upgrade the Google Now.
[Android Themes] Trina9:
Also, I can't sign in on G+ on Black Flixster and Black Songza. I don't know if that's a Google issue or not.
[Android Themes] cajunflavoredbob:
Songza works if you use the normal log in. G+ log in will probably require the app to be a system app depending on if the app signatures or the permissions are at fault.
[Android Themes] Trina9:
Thanks, that does make sense.
[Android Themes] dafoxs:
Try this, never fails for me. First make sure auto update is turned off in the play store. Then go to menu/apps, pull up the app, uninstall only the updates if any. Go to play store and pull up the app, uninstall it from there. Reboot the phone, flash the new one. Deleting apps doesn't always remove everything. Uninstalling from the play store is always best.

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