yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dannyben:
hahaha. ok. did it & wallet works. changed the build to tmo's & now time to play
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Have same problem, I guess my knowledge is not enough

I flashed a theme from international s4, all very nice, but dialer background still white and wasn't themed

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If you have modified black contacts and phone apk, would really appreciate if you upload and share

Thanks

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Anyone tried contacts apk from international version? It's not black, but nice blue tint?

I wonder if it works...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
okay, i'll try and direct you guys a bit better here. you can just go in the res folder and search for dialpad_fragment_tmo.xml

the exact location is

res\layout-sw359dp-xxhdpi\dialpad_fragment_tmo.xml

you guys may have been editing the one in the regular layout folder so that's why it didn't work.

edit: and i don't have mine modified like this. it is modified completely different. the black backgrounds are why we get the "smearing" effect that you guys see so i have gotten rid of all black backgrounds. the smearing happens because, unlike the S3 and

like

the S2, when you see actual black, no pixels are illuminated at all. so when you do things like scroll on a black background that has a header background (ie Settings), it appears to smear because the black pixels are being lit back up quickly. some prob think Samsung can fix this via software, but i doubt it will change. anyway, i could've made mine black but i wanted it to match across the entire theme. sorry for the long winded explanation. hope this all made sense at least.

edit: i stand corrected... smearing "issue" will be fixed in our next OTA which is currently out in Germany. i am... shocked haha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
I understand what you saying regarding black pixels

But if you seen international S4, dialer buttons, background, as well as contacts are not black.

So pixels would not turn off, they are kind of dark blue tint.

Plus we can't just change background color.

US Galaxy 4, have black text on white background, can't just change background to black. Will need to do all other color replacements.

PS.

How's you're modified, can you post pics?

Here's mine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah i know they're not black (dialer buttons, background, contacts). doesn't really matter if the dialer background is black in regards to the smearing (because there's no scrolling here). i was saying i didn't make mine black because i wanted it to match the backgrounds of all of the other apps, which are not black anymore. there isn't black text in there iirc (on dialpad). the digit color (above dialpad numbers) while typing is a very dark blue-ish tint and the actual dial pad numbers are using images that don't have transparency so you could make the background black, but it would look bad haha.

i can't post pics yet as it would give away what i'm doing. it will release soon and then i'll be happy to ;)

have a lot of things to take care of around my household so soon could be a week, not sure. i just have SecPhone left to do now since i worked on it more today. maybe someone will port a black dialer with modded images for you guys. it's actually a lot of work. to be honest, i spent the most time modifying SecContacts. there is just quite a lot going on in there. the way Samsung set it up is very strange coming from S3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
It's there an easy way to do this? Like changing custom dialer/contact app apk? Like System UI.apk I back up, erase and instal custom Systemui.apk... thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
If you pull the apks from the Nottach rom, it should work. I'm running wicked v3 and it works. Uploading the apks now

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Thanks bud! I'm going to keep this so when I go back I'll be good! Is this international dark dialer and contacts? Much appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
A million THANKS buddy

I was looking for this since first day of Galaxy 4.

They all work and look gorgeous, compared to original USA white versions.

I had stock Galaxy 2, T-Mobile version, and all this apps were same dark color theme, not sure why they decided to change to white theme for Galaxy 4, US versions. Not only all white apps look stupid, everyone knows that galaxy screens use less power with dark pixels.

ONCE AGAIN, THANKS A LOT !!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Hey is it the international dialer?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Persianhawkes:
Have you guys tried making a call with the above files to see if all the functions work for our device.

Sent from my iPhone Killer
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
According to the rom I pulled them from they are the international version. I've been using them for 3 days with no issues. As always make a backup when possible
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
Anybody try download and install this on the phone?I'm been trying and getting corrupted files when install???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
If you can, and have, can you upload .odex files for this apks

Original ones, of course don't work with these

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Don't install, go to system, app

Rename original contact and phone apk ,as well as corresponding odex files

Don't need to touch, seccontactsprovider

Then paste new contacts, phone and mms into same folder
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] negerhab:
Hey, any way to fix these two screens? Got everything else dark themed except these. Thanks! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
That's really strange

I believe these come from phone apk

And it worked for me

Even modded them afterwards with colored buttons and all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
I'm using "es file explorer" I can't rename the file... beside the settings toggle to allow apk install, there's anything else that block installing or changing root files? :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Are you rooted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
Ok got it, but still white... anything else I need to do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
It first crashed fir me too

Have you removed all corresponding odex files, and then restarted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
I didn't, how I do this? Still learning... lol!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BiggJurk:
where are the corresponding odex files

Okay I found them in data/dalvik-cache, I went in there and deleted the classes.dex files for Phone, Contacts, and MMS, rebooted and im good to go.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
Did you rename the original apks? I erase the classes.dex in data and nothing! Still white... how you guys rename the originals? I just put a bk after it need something specific? Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
In same folder system/app

You'll see files with same names as apk, just with extension .odex

Fir the sake of backup rename both apk and odex, you can just add something at the end of file name, like .bak or .old

A second later system would see the change and consider them being uninstalled

Then copy / paste new apk into that folder

Personally, I've only used secphone and seccontacts

Don't use stock mms, and not sure 4th file needed at all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wh4g:
Hi m8, mind sharing that dialer?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BiggJurk:
hmm thats odd I dont have the .odex files in sytem/app. I am running Wicked V3 maybe thats why, either way what I did was rename the apk files just by adding a 1 in front of them, than I moved them to a backup folder, pasted in the new apk files, went to data/dalvik-cache and deleted the classes.dex files, rebooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
I don't have the odex files either on system/app Where did you put the (1)?

Example: 1secphone.apk or secphone.1apk :banghead:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BiggJurk:
1secphone.apk but I dont think it matters, I would just pull them out of system/app and put in a backup folder, then paste in the new files I forgot you have to cahnge the permisions also when you paste in the new ones. Change to RW-R-R, then i would reboot into recovery and wipe the Dalvik then reboot, that should do it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
I don't get it? I rename it but still pick data from stock apk if I remove them and leave the download one my phone app disappear... and still white!!! Can you put I pic to see how looks? Since you have wicked v3 like me...

PS: I have NottachXposed v7 & Blue Jelly theme, you think that has something to do with the problem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BiggJurk:
Try this exactly as I say and see what happens:

1. rename the original apks by adding the word backup in front of each file name.

2. move the backup apk files to another folder location of your choice on SD Card incase you need to restore files

3. paste new apk files in system/app folder

4. change the permissions of each apk to rw--r--r

5. reboot into recoverey and clear cache and dalvik cache

6. reboot system and let me know if that worked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
I think my problem is in downloading directly to the phone... I'll try when I get home downloading the files on pc then put them in SDcard... Thanks for your help! :thumbup:

Just try it didn't work...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Persianhawkes:
Did you copy over the seccontactsprovider.apk and seccontacts.apk. if not that would be the reason its still white.

Sent from my iPhone Killer
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] monchy36:
Update: got it now! I was getting corrupted files...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Seccontactsprovider doesn't do anything to theme colors

I didn't use it, and still works
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Persianhawkes:
Thanks at first I just copied phone and it didnt change and then did provider and contacts and it worked.

Sent from my iPhone Killer
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Well contacts and phone apps definitely work together

You could open one or the other to access dialer

But really not sure what provider does

The other interesting fact us that these APKs are not from international version

International Galaxy models are 9505 & 9000

But Titanium backup clearly states that these are from i337, which I believe is at&t
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
These are definitely from the international version. My phone is a I337, apks were uploaded from a I337, maybe that's why it says I337. Stock I337 has the ugly white background
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
That's strange, your signature says 919, that's T-Mobile

But that's minor issue

The obvious one and strange one, is no matter how you use the new apps

File version would not change on it's own just because you've downloaded, used and then uploaded from your phone.

Not really making investigation here, but that just plain facts.

Plus if you noticed, all this files are deodexed, that means only one thing. They been themed for galaxy i337

The original Samsung international could only come odex, that how all stock ones are built, without going deeper into why.

And 3rd, I've tried them all, from other forums, with no luck, from both galaxy 9505 & 9500, and they didn't work...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
This is the rom I pulled it from. It is in the Att forums. I'm sure you can figure out the rest

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2312001

Wicked3, which is the rom I'm using, is a tmobile rom, hence the signature.

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No need to be a d1ck about it either.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Well the only d-ck here is you

I was just explaining in a very friendly way, how stuff works and why it can't be from said phone.

But when someone doesn't understand, they ask, that's the point of these forums.

But your way was simple, don't understand, feel stupid, he's probably think I'm a dumb f-ck.

Keep your anger to yourself OR rather yet, see a specialist before it's toi late
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] electricjelly:
Dark Dialer, MMS, and Contact working

I replaced these apks and all is working. Looks great. Much better then the white themed ones.

I followed the steps below, but it didn't work for some reason:

"1. rename the original apks by adding the word backup in front of each file name.

2. move the backup apk files to another folder location of your choice on SD Card incase you need to restore files

3. paste new apk files in system/app folder

4. change the permissions of each apk to rw--r--r

5. reboot into recoverey and clear cache and dalvik cache

6. reboot system and let me know if that worked."

The second time around I just copied the originals into a bkp folder I created the pasted all four dark apks into the system/app folder and overwrote the existing ones. I didn't bother with changing the permissions or wiping the cache. I rebooted and it worked that time.

Thanks qbanlinxx for posting these.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
I very clearly stated in my initial post where everything was coming from and that it worked on my rom. Guess you were to busy trying to prove me wrong. But that's neither here nor there. It's the xda way to be a d1ck about things apparently. Glad I could help some people out

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That's just a minor issue, I'm only stating facts, not an investigation or anything
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] freddyepic4g:
Hey man, thanks for the files... I havent been able to install the apks... can u help out with instructions on how to do this.. install? This freakin white dialer is killing me!!! Lol, thanks ahead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Read all pages of this topic, there's many instructions from me and others as well.

And you can't just install apks like normal apps

Since these are system apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
I went into my system/app folder. Made backups of the files I want to replace. Then drop the new files in the same folder. Set permissions so they look like everything else. Reboot and you should be good to go. Always make a backup in case something gets messed up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] freddyepic4g:
Thanks for the info bro
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] qbanlinxx:
No problem man. That's how it supposed to be helping each other out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] player90247:
Thanks bro... Worked for me on Infamous S4. Created a backup folder on ext sdcard for the 4 files, opened es files explorer with root permission, dropped your files into system /app. Caused a couple of fc but pulled out the battery, reboot and it automatically updated itself.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ferganer:
I am the OP and, to be honest, I am lost after reading the 18 pages in this thread.

Can someone, please, post a noob-oriented guide on how to change the stock dialer's theme to dark?

In this thread or as a separate thread.

Much appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Lol... This turned into a massive conversation about dialers and themes. Let's modify the OP and put up some direct links since we have dark dialers?

The Alpha Omega, Beginning and the end
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ferganer:
Are you saying that after 18 pages, we don't have a dark mod for the stock dialer and all this has been a discussion of third-party or custom-ROM dialers?

Oh snap.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
There have been a few stock dialers. This one being the most recent

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42309908

The Alpha Omega, Beginning and the end
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] player90247:
Thanks to qbanlinxx for posting the 4 files needed on page 14.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] player90247:
These are the steps I took;

Downloaded the 4 files from Post #132 (give thanks to qbanlixx).

SecContacts.apk

SecContactsProvider.apk

SecMms.apk

SecPhone.apk

Using EsFile Explorer create 2 folders on your external SDCard

Dark Themed Dialer

Backup Themed Dialer

Move the 4 downloaded files to Dark Themed Dialer folder

Using EsFile Explorer go to Device/System/App then locate;

SecContacts.apk

SecContactsProvider.apk

SecMms.apk

SecPhone.apk

Copy this to Backup Themed Dialer folder (just in case you have issues since these are the ones you currently have)

Next, Backup your ROM!

Open EsFile Explorer go to Root Explorer> Mount r/w> System> RW> Ok

Again with EsFile Explorer go to Device/data/dalvik-cache/ located and delete classes.dex for the following;

Phone

Contacts

Mms

Copy and paste the 4 files from Dark Themed Folder on external SdCard into your

Device/ System/ App

If successful your phone will auto update and most likely crash. Remove the battery and reboot the phone. If you have issues, go to recovery and clear cache and dalvik cache. Hope this help you.

[MENTION=3175604]mike216[/MENTION], I spent 2 hours reading the 18 pages last night on my S4 and congratulate you helping out others here [MENTION=1455553]quban[/MENTION]linxx, I cant thank you enough for posting and sharing the files
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike216:
Thanks! I would credit both the maker and the creater of the files and move this to the front page with a new title, our just remove the request part. Perfect directions ago make sure player 9027 gets credit for the awesome detailed directions. That's what I would do

The Alpha Omega, Beginning and the end
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Jspeer:
So what happens in a year when the ones battery needs replacing? It got the lowest score ever on ifxit so replacing the battery seems impossible. Has anyone else considered this as a major drawback of the phone. I imagine it will greatly effect resale value as well considering no one is going to be interested in buying a used one with hundreds of cycles already on the battery or a battery that wont hold a charge.

I'm sure you can ship it to htc for replacement for a hefty fee but doing it urself isn't going to happen it seems.

major flaw in my opinion.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] davidstech11:
No different than my iPhone. Instead of Apple dealing with it I will have HTC deal with it.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] aka757:
By then they will have a new phone out that they'll entice us with.

TapaTolkien
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] born_fisherman:
My HTC Inspire has a 27 month old battery that still lasts like it did when I got it new. Not worried about replacing the battery in a year or even 2 years.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] rooted_1:
I know it's probably not a big help to the OP, but I'd suggest that would be a reason for purchasing some sort of extended warranty on the phone. When I got mine at Costco earlier this month, I paid $99 for a 2 year SquareTrade warranty that supposedly covers everything (including drops and spills).

I'm normally not one for purchasing these types of warranties unless it's on big ticket items (and even then it's a crap shoot for me), but I figured that $99 upfront and a $25 fee if (when?) a replacement is needed within 2 years is reasonable - especially considering the purchase price of the phone when I got it ($129).

Short of doing that, I'll guess that HTC will have some sort of battery replacement service available for the One when it's needed - which hopefully won't be for a long time.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Napoleon_PhoneApart:
I can count on maybe two fingers the number of iPhone owners I know who have had to have a battery replaced. I'm not worried at all about this issue. I think perhaps people here are just getting adjusted to non-user-replaceable batteries.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] omegis83:
Don't think you'll need to replace the battery within a year. More like 2-3 years. By then you could upgrade or have HTC replace the battery.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
I got my iPhone 3GS in November of 09 and sold it 2 years later to a guy I work with that is still using it today ...thats a 3.5 year old battery that still works fine. If you take care of it, it will last a very long time.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] omegis83:
That was worse case scenario. Buddy of mine went from the original iPhone to the 4S and his battery was still doing fine.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] timgreen123:
one battery can use alomost 2-3 years. and we always change a new phone before the battery is dying.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] fade2black101:
The iphone battery is a hell of a lot easier to replace yourself though. Same goes for Nexus 4, One X and One S etc.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] bliblablub:
From what I'v heard/seen there is a 2 year guarantee from HTC on smartphones with built-in battery, so just let it be replaced withing that timespan. If you need details, just ask htc directly.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jared12:
I'm with you, HTC is one of the better manufacturers out there
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] fade2black101:
I actually don't have the HTC One. I've got a Note 2 instead with a HTC One S as a backup/going out parting phone

Truth be told though I do kinda wish I got this phone instead. I love the Sense UI and have had 6 HTC phones in a row prior to the Note 2.

Unfortunately the battery being sooooo sooo difficult to replace yourself did worry me in the end, but if I could turn back time...
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] 350Rocket:
I have a one s I bought used and the battery is perfect still. Previously I had one phone that needed a battery replacement, desire hd I bought used. Seller didn't tell me it was shot but it was. Probably 2.4 years old.

Other than that I've had a 3 year old nexus one with original battery still within about 15% of new capacity and a 2 year old desire that was the same. My friend's desire is going on 3 and its fine with original battery too. So my experience with HTC battery longevity is pretty good.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] The Project:
Insurance

If the battery fails in 1-2 years, call an HTC rep, you'll be surprised at how capable they actually are. You can easily talk one of them into sending you a refurbished device. They will have some extras laying around. I promise you.