yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Hi,

Yes, it's absolutely possible, you can do it yourself, just:

1) download bat_v86.zip;

2) open it using

WinRAR

(Nor WinZip or 7Zip etc. but WinRAR only). Path: File>Open archive>bat_v86.zip>system>SystemUI.apk>res>drawable-hdpi;

in folder "drawable-hdpi" you'll find PNG-images (from stat_sys_battery_0 till stat_sys_battery_charge_animfull), each 38x38 pixls, they show you that "italic font" in phone's status bar. Total 203 files.

3) Design your pictures or re-design existing ones. U can use any font in any color you like, but remember to draw them on transparent background and give the same names as original files (from stat_sys_battery_0 till stat_sys_battery_charge_animfull);

4) replace existing pictures (paste them all into folder "drawable-hdpi" in open archive your PNG-files), Don't forget to check Test archived files (see picture). Close the archive (click on "X" in upper right corner or use Alt+F4). Now you can re-name archive with battery mode at any manner you'd like;

5) install mode with your own design and enjoy it :)

Just in case - attached is RAR-archive with original pictures in italic font.

[IMG="How to"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2852590&stc=1&d=1405422135[/IMG]
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Hi!

Thank you. Of course it can be redisigned this way but if I do it I'll do it later, when find free time.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] plvigo:
Many thanks for your kind help!! Sorry to disturb you again, but I cannot download the file bat_v86.zip!

Can you please post it?

Best regards
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Here we are :) Attached.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Some kind of battery modes, looks like standard "car accum icon". Pictures are 24х27 pxls, it's native dimension for our i9192 and need less resources for computing. There are 2 mods, with small difference.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] plvigo:
Perfect!! Your are great!!

But... I have another question!! How can I re-design all the pictures in normal font? Can you please suggest me a software?

Thanks again, also for the new mod you posted today!!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Hi,

You can use any simple graphic redactor with support of transparency in images (PNG and GIF is enough). I use Paint.NET (clickable) - it works great, has absolutely enough tools for editing and it's free. Step by step:

1) Download and install Paint.NET;

2) Extract desirable files (from stat_sys_battery_0 to stat_sys_battery_charge_animfull) in separate new folder (lets call it "NewFolder");

3) Start Paint.NET,

4) Choose picture from menu: File>Open>NewFolder>stat_sys_battery_0.png and Open it;

5) Redesign it using Paint.NET tools:

a) Chose "Move selected pixel" from Tools Panel (hit F5 to appear), click on picture - this will show small circles in the corners of the image;

b) Press "Delete" key on your keyboard - this will erase everything and you'll see only transparent layer ("chessboard")

c) Chose "Text" from Tools Panel, set font options (all is like Word or any text redactor);

d) Click on picture (you;ll see blinking vertical slash) and type all you want. You can also draw what you wish.

e) Save your work.

6) Do the same with ALL files;

7) Replace original files in mode (ZIP-archive) with your files.

Hope that's enough to do the things right. If you have any additional questions feel free to ask, I'll answer asap.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] plvigo:
Hi!!

Many many thanks for your kind explanations!! Very useful!!

So, I prepared the 100 numbers!!

Could you now please let me know how can I prepare the SistemUI.apk again!!!

Thanks again for your kind cooperation!

Best regards
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] plvigo:
Here are the number!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Well, just

1) copy SistemUI.apk from your phone to your Computer's Desctop;

2) open WinRAR, then File>Open archive>SistemUI.apk>res>drawable-hdpi;

3) copy and replace your files from your folder to drawable-hdpi;

4) close the archive

5) replace old SistemUI.apk from your phone with your new file.

That's it!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] plvigo:
Ok!! Perfect!! I will do right now!

I think that I have to work a lit bit more on the number colors, but everything will works fine thanks to you!

When the mod will be perfect, I will post it.

Many thanks again!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Good luck! Do not forget to reboot your phone after you've done with it. Better to wipe both Cash from CWM Recovery (Cash & Dalvik cash).
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] plvigo:
Here is the file!

I hope you can try it!

Again, many thanks for your kind help!!

Best regards

PS: I posted in 7z to upload it!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] klaipedskas:
need help

i missed in my KITKAT I9192 icons in white circle when incoming-outgoing call show, i cant see in which sim incoming call . how to repair this ? thx a lot
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] dreamdrake:
Hi a_barat!

Transparent background for folders (SGS4 Mini Duos i9192) is not working anymore on 4.4.2

Any chance of... intervention ? :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] a_barat:
Hi guys! Sorry, I'm too busy now but will invent something asap for all these issues.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] dreamdrake:
You can see on top bar..Signal indicator of the card that is used has rectangle around it..
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] klaipedskas:
i will explain : when i have incoming call ,i cant see , to which number (sim card) i receiving call .
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] dreamdrake:
See here : http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/gt-i9192-galaxy-s4-mini-duos-4-4-2-t2832673 , posts 126-128.

Hope it clears this for you..
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] klaipedskas:
thanks men :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] dreamdrake:
Always welcome ! :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] satxtreme:
Thank you it works great!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] fonfan:
Modded apk for contact silhouettes - KK 4.4.2

Here is the modded SecContacts_OSup.apk to replace oligophrenic stock faces with normal nice and neat silhouettes.

The silhouettes are taken from a_barat CONTACTS_mod_I9192.zip http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45989102&postcount=7

Copy the SecContacts_OSup.apk to SD card, with root explorer copy to /system/priv-app/ and replace the original oligophrenic SecContacts_OSup.apk

Reboot (or Hboot) - the 'Phones' icon disappears from the dock. Find it in the drawer's last tab.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] axman79:
Could you please make the kinda "gothic" style too? Thanks

Sent from my GT-I9192
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] fonfan:
Change stock KK Galaxy Contacts faces in Phone.apk - S4 Mini Duos I9192

Here is the modded apk to change / replace stock creepy oligophrenic contacts faces with classic nice and neat silhouettes in the Phone apk of S4 Mini Duos @ KitKat 4.4.2. The silhouettes are taken from the old JB apk

Copy the

SecPhoneMultiSIM.apk

to the SD card. Next with Root Explorer copy this file to /system/priv-app/ and replace the the original apk.

Reboot (or Hboot) - the 'Phone' icon disappears from the dock/home screens. Find them in the drawer.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] fonfan:
Change stock KK Galaxy Contacts faces in Messaging.apk - S4 Mini Duos I9192

Here is the modded apk to change / replace stock creepy oligophrenic contacts faces with classic nice and neat silhouettes in the Messaging.apk of S4 Mini Duos @ KitKat 4.4.2. The silhouettes are taken from the old JB apk

Copy the

SecMmsAvMultiSIM.apk

to the SD card. Next with Root Explorer copy this file to /system/priv-app/ and replace the the original apk.

Reboot (or Hboot) - the 'Messaging' icon disappears from the dock/home screens. Find them in the drawer.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] fonfan:
Change stock KK Galaxy Contacts faces in Messaging.apk - S4 Mini Duos I9192 in CNJ3

Here is the Messaging apk for CNJ3 ROM

No deodex required
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] fonfan:
Change stock KK Galaxy Contacts faces in Contacts.apk - S4 Mini Duos I9192 in CNJ3

Here is the Contacts apk for CNJ3 ROM

No deodex required
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] fonfan:
Change stock KK Galaxy Contacts faces in Phone.apk - S4 Mini Duos I9192 in CNJ3

Here is the Phone apk for CNJ3 ROM

No deodex required
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] thethakuri:
Conctact and Call icon and not working

I downloaded the CONTACTS_mod.zip and installed it and also wiped cache and dalvik. But I still get the defualt face icon on my i9192.

P.S. - My rom is I9192DDUCNL1
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] thethakuri:
I get error when I dial a number !

When I dial a number, I get the apk error !

P.S. - My rom is I9192DDUCNL1
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] ha59so:
Is it posble to change network icons with this metod too ?:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Themes and Apps] haxso:
Yes Its Posble:D
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
As the title says!

Ordered a Z1 a wee while ago, and now, after having read some reviews am considering cancelling it - Are the reviews a load of cobblers, what do folks think.

Negatives (from reviews)

- Poor battery life

- Camera that fails to live up to expectations, over zealous post processing leading to poor, over compressed images

- Scratches very easily - does it even have Corning Gorilla Glass front/back?

- Nasty Sony UI overlay (not to bothered about this, I'll choose my own shell)

- Massive bezel compared to competition

- Bezel raised at edges meaning front surface not flat, difficult to clean + a dust magnet

- Rear glass is a finderprint magnet

- Screen issues - not good in bright sunshine (worse than AMOLED), viewing angles not great (image washed out at an angle)

Positives (from reviews):

- Good build quality

- Waterproof

- dedicated camera button

- performs well in low light

- Bundled with geeky smartwatch

- powerful processor

- Takes a micro SD

- Speaker seems half decent

If I do cancel then a Galaxy S4 is the other option. Ruled out LG G2 due to no micro SD card slot, ruled out HTC One for no SD card slot, and low megapixel camera (I like to have an image that's big enough for cropping).

Comments?

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
I change my s4 for z1, i think only screen and weight os better in s4, but touchwiz in very bad and cyanogem for my octa never be good much bugs.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee480:
I have seen sample which were beautiful. About the fingerprint magnet and bezel. You should have known about this design before preordering. Not a negative at all. It called design preference. And there's no issue with the screen. It's definitely make brighter than AMOLED.

You must be reading too much CNET. I suggest you read the preview from GSMArena. Much more fair and balanced.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeeson:
Z1 very good
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
Actually, the above was a summary of what I had read from MANY review sites - and yes, CNET was one of them, and the most negative, but if it aint apple they don't like it anyway!!

I like the look of the design, fingerprint magnet can be fixed by adding a case, but the device is already pretty bulky.

I'm just not sure why they went for glass front/back when other manufacturers have moved away from it. The back on the zperia Z tablet looks just as classy as glass IMHO, and the HTC one is way more classy, esp in black, and that has an alu back.

HTC One best fits my design language, but does not fit my need for a decent megapix camera and an SD card slot. At the moment, Z1 comes the closest to delivering all my wants, and Samsung S4 second, but I don't like £450 plasticated phones! Like all devices, one weighs up the pro's and con's and buys the one that ticks the most boxes.

I'm told that mine wont be delivered until 1st Oct (due to the accompanying watch being delayed). I will have a chance to play with one in a shop before then.

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amankapoor4:
cancel the preorder, go play with the device once it hits the store and then decide. Reviews are just for reference, and every one preference differs. I did not pre order as i want to see the device once and play with it for sometime, and see. I want to do the same with G2 and then will decided between one of the two. S4 has an old proc i would rather suggest Note 3 to you.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee480:
Can you tell other reputable smartphone site that said the items above?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/2293595/sony-xperia-z1-review

And the comments re viewing angled come from several youtube reviews comparing S4 with Z1 screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJPiIiEMBs4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBFMVPNpoHc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu5H4U4A8U8

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jos_031:
Battery life is ok

camera is good... use manual settings for better shots

Sony ui is simplistic.. and you can get replacement home screen from playstore

The retail unit has god display so do not worry there.

other issue can be minimised by using a good front and rear screen protector..
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
Really not a fan of screen protectors - always end up with at least one lump of dust under the screen - make it look naff! Current phone is a Galaxy Note 1 (almost 2 years old). Never had a screen protector, in daily use on my commute, and screen is perfect. I expect the Xperia Z1's screen to be no less durable than this. If I am going to have to cover this up to protect it from scratches then gone is its beauty - and I might as well have bought an S4 and stuck that in a TPU case!

Nova is my favoured UI. I use it on my Galaxy Note 8. Owning the Note8 is why I am not in the market for a note 3. The 8" screen on the note 8 makes the stylus far more useful than it is on my Note 1.

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shem2409:
Seems like you don't underdstand the fact that Sony installs a shutter protector with Sony logo imprinted on their screens. It is not the screen that scratches but the protector.

Additionally Sony will not replace the shutter protector as they treat is as partbof the screen. It is much easier to apply an extra protector for 2 eur on top and change it when you need. You can remove the shutter protector (you will loose sony logo on the front) and have just glass which will be much more scratch resistant.

The back has also got an antiglare layer on glass so it is the one that shows scratches.

Being an Xperia Z owner I would highly advise using a screen protector but it is up to you. I have found that the protector does not impair phone functionality in any way and if you have difficulty with application just buy a few until you get it right or get one applied in a phone shop.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dw1llow:
I preordered mine and laid down 20% non-refundable deposit, so I can't cancel my order. But if I were you, I'd get Note3 or wait out for Z2. I wouldn't get S4, it's too "old".
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Morlock O:
I will try to answer this one by one:

None of the reviewers has a production set yet so there is no basis to this at all. reviewers need at least 1-2 weeks of using the handset daily before they can really tell the difference.

Again, no one has the final production firmware yet to test this properly. so it is hard to conclude camera. but so far from all the reviews I saw, low light pictures are amazing.

Screen protectors fix this, and if possible dont install it yourself, get one from a store and let them install. it will cost a few dollars more but it is worth it. I have been using screen protectors on my xperia S for more than 1 year and I barely notice that it is there.

I disagree, sony UI is the fastest, most elegant and simplistic non-nexus phone out there. if you have tried an LG or Samsung phone you will know what I am saying. if there is a criticism, it is that the UI has too few enhancements.

This one is something you have to try yourself. most of the time, when you have placed the phone in your hand, it changes your opinion right away. most of the reviews I have read, watched are saying that Z1 is one of the most premium feeling and comfortable for a flagship android phone there is.

compare this with LG G2's plastic back, with back buttons (barf), and Note3's "Leather back (really is plastic)" back panel.

This is true.

This is not true at all, Xperia Z1 Screen is the brightest of all. trust me it is bright! and nothing is worse than AMOLED.

Also IMO, who uses their phones at weird viewing angles? but if being used dead on, Xperia Z1 is the best. specially at watching movies.

check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VXFuMXu-SQ

---------- Post added at 03:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

Another thing, Samsung's Amoled display deteriorate in time. it will deteriorate by almost 10% within 1 year.

I compared my friend's 1 year old Note 2 to 1.5 year old my Xperia S, clearly shows the difference.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ck.chunkeat:
TS, you should Read this post by shem2409. ALL sony xperia handsets came with the shatterproof sheet. It is safer for human when the shatter proof sheet is applied. When glass breaks or shatters, there will be lots and lots of small tiny shards coming off. The shatter proof sheet is to hold the shards together so that you won't hurt yourself. ;)

Just apply a good quality screen protector and you will be fine. Or you can go to a shop,buy screen protector from them and they would apply for you. They have experience on apply screen protector and most of the time, they applied it perfectly for me. :P
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gavinfabl:
The screen is ok on the Z1. Screen protector will protect it further. Viewing angles are fine on the Z1.

The only valid point is camera quality. At present the S4 which has had 6 months to be optimised takes better quality shots. But it doesnt have the 800 chip that can do more camera tricks like the Z1. Also the S4 has 9gb free internal. The Z1 11.7gb approx.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OMEiAM:
I currently have the S4 and I am in love with it. The only flaw to me is I wish the speaker was on the bottom so it wouldn't matter how I put the phone down and also the camera. The camera is good but not for low-light photography. I am upgrading to the Z1. Also, I would prefer people to save their comments on the Z1's camera until they actually see it in person. In an honest sense, I hardly see anything wrong with the Z1 besides the large bezel at the bottom (most likely due to the hardware design) and the lack of OIS.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
Keep that in mind, my octa have only 8.79 gb for use and I stop more than 50 apps with titanium backup. Is really good device but touchwiz is bad, i give a try with Sony now.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thepanttherlady:
These phones are fingerprint magnets but as other OP's have stated, a back shield isn't noticeable at all. I always cover my phones with skins from Phantomskinz including my XZ. I found a glass oleophobic screen protector from Brando for my XZ and loved it. Am (im)patiently waiting for them to get one for the XZ1! Feels much better to the touch than the regular screen protectors.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dpk1:
I totally disagree! The Z1 samples I've seen so far reflect its overall image quality to be much better in comparison to S4 or any other android smartphone so far. Have a look at the gsmarena Z1 camera samples (20 mp ones) & compare them to S4's, you'll know what I mean. I do agree that the image processing on Z1 could be better (which hopefully should only improve with retail firmware & further updates). But the Z1 sensor captures way too much detail compared to S4 to be called of inferior quality :eek:! Low light imaging too seems a lot better.

On a side note, I noticed that the gsmarena Z1 review camera samples show blurring out of images ONLY on the right side (about 1/3 part), which might probably be due to dirty lens or defective unit.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
Hi

Well, I did cancel my order. I shall wait for some real user reviews of retail units before deciding whether to get one. I note that several UK vendors have had it listed as 'in stock' from today so those real user opinions are not far off.

Might just keep my Note One for anither 6 months and wait for the Z2!

Nigel
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fallenwout:
You just fell for the oldest tricks from homo sapiens. Gossip and speculation. Shame.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
Pretty good hands on review here which declares the device almost perfect save for the screen. If sony could have gotten any part of a smartphone right, surley should be the screen!

http://recombu.com/mobile/news/sony-xperia-z1-price-date-availability_M19507.html
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebbo90:
I have to say the screen to me is really nice coming from a nexus 4
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Morlock O:
Too bad... you will be missing out on a great experience with a great device because of some bad rumors.

Oh and there is another bad rumor out there, its that Z2 will be coming out in 6 months. LOL I'm quite sure it will NOT be coming out in 6 months lol! maybe 9-10 months?

Don't believe all the rumors you hear LOL! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gallardo5:
I'm also coming from Nexus 4, and was wondering how the screen will look like. Thanks for your feedback:)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OMEiAM:
The display is beautiful. Maybe I got a really good retail unit but I am in love with the screen and have my Galaxy S IV right next to it (and it looks just as good).
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tizza:
How are the viewing angles? I don't mind if they're not as good as the S4, but it does matter to a degree for me. I swear, it's so frustrating, with some claiming the angles are just downright pathetic, and others saying they're not that bad at all.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibdin:
I had a play with one today in-store, and while viewing angles aren't the best on the Z1 it is far from bad. Viewing angles are slightly better than the Z.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
I'll just go get one in store if the rumours are all unfounded! I shant be loosing out!
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veletron:
Well sin-free pre-order was cancelled, but then I saw a deal on EE 12 month contract £50 up front then £51 a month for 12 months. Seemed like a good deal given they wanted £199 on the same contract for an S4.

Now typing this on my Z1.

My initial thoughts on the UK pre owners thread in this forum.

Nigel
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arboy2:
Whenever I install a rom my 10.1 wifi starts bootlooping, and whenever I use a stock version it freezes and crashes a lot, is there anyway to fix this?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arboy2:
I managed to install CM9 on it but it says gapps crashed every time and it restart itself and repeats
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Make sure you are getting a clean flash... wipe data, cache, dalvik cache.. and then go to mounts( in cwm ) or advanced( TWRP ) and wipe system ( format it in cwm )

Also make sure you have a good download.. that can cause many different issues... from boot loops to force closes.

[MENTION=5440805]arboy2[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arboy2:
Do you have a good download or a better rom or even a good md5 to flash to go back to stock?

I am having a lot of problems with this tablet, sometimes it crashes, it bootloops, sometimes it just freezes and sometimes I need to force restart it so much times till it boots properly because it freezes while booting a lot.

also whenever I connect it to the PC it seems to have problems.

It used to be my sister's so I fear she broke it

Thanks for the reply