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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Nice tut Sickmade, you will help an upstart themer get started with this...

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Great info Goldie.. This is a great thread for those wanting to learn
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Great work [MENTION=5117949]SICKMADE[/MENTION] ... that will be a huge help.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Meanie [emoji12][emoji379]

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
AWESOME! Fantatic write-up for noobs to see that really anything can be done to personalize their device with images that mean something to them.

if it's the one thing i change constantly it's the dialer as it is what i see 95% of the time using my phone. it's not about just changing colors; it's about creating an image or style that is reflecting your current place in life (or to help your kids with their "theming" trials :D ) it's a personal choice that prolly anyone else looking at it goes "...meh...it's ok" but where you go "that was my gotta do all things Zeppelin after watching the Celebration Day concert film back to back times" (i even went as far as to convert a windows font, kashmir, into an android system font) :cool:

it's gotta be fun for you first and foremost otherwise it becomes a "job" and you'll tire of it quickly. again, [MENTION=5117949]SICKMADE[/MENTION], great write-up man!

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
I love the Led Zepp dialer.. This is what it's all about.. Can't do that with iphunk
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
But they can have 3rd party keyboards! And charging by microwaves!! And NFC!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
How are you doing in this? Any luck?

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Nope lol I cant seem to find the S M T W T F S textcolor anywhere [emoji53]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
What are u trying to change it to?

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] NunHugger:
Been a while...but I would look in the colors.xml in values. If I remember correctly things like that are twcolors. You would be looking for twcolor005 or something like that. Look through them until you find a green color. Sometimes if a twcolor is called in a layout xml...the value could be in the apk itself...or in the twframework-res. If you can find the call in the xml, it makes it easier to hunt.

Just a guess.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Maybe look at something called repeat

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] remuntada78:
Try to change alarm_list_days in res/value/color.xml of ClockPackage.apk

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] SICKMADE:
Appreciate it guys. [MENTION=3497573]mikeymopar[/MENTION].. Ya I feel the same way about my dialer.... I always theme the dialer first on all my themes and base the theme off it because I can remember going way back when first android I used GoLauncher... Which I personally hate now but back then didn't know... And I could theme the icons, and other aspects but always wanted the dialer themed! So maybe that's why I start off with it 1st I don't know. But I'm lovin your dialers without the tab names. I have always thought bout doing that but now I'm doing it for sure as I type for a theme I'm releasing for the latest Tweaked update. But I appreciate it guys, cerj... When time permits I will try and write a few more.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Well they are white and when they are selected they turn gleen so I want to back them a light blue and when selected a darker blue
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Thanks all check it out in a little while theming with kids dont mix sometimes lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Thanks ill check it out in a little while theming with kids is not a easy thing to do lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stueycaster:
High Contrast Google Maps

I tried to search for some info on this but found nothing. I hope this hasn't been asked already.

I guess there's no way to change the Google map images to high contrast is there? When I'm driving with my phone in the car dock and Maps running I have a terrible time with reading them during the day. The color scheme of the maps is terrible.

Actually I've tried to find something on this with Google before and had no luck. I wasn't the only one complaining.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
I've been inverting maps, up until 8.3.0.. I've heard and I think it's been confirmed the latest maps if themed, will not work with the latest Themed Hangouts, so I haven't themed it... That's all I got for ya.. lol.. But if you would like to try my inverted 8.2.0 maps.. jump over to one of my threads in the Sprint Note 3 themes and apps..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
THAT[emoji115]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stueycaster:
I found the Krome X GMaps and the only problem is my note 2 is xhdpi. I should have mentioned that in my previous post. Thanks anyway. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
My bad, I should have asked...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jaymazz13:
Im trying to use this forum to help me theme my lg g2 contacts apk on a custom rom, when i decompile the apk it has a list of could not decode file then ends saying cant find resource framework for package id 2 you must install proper network files, i did install the framework-res apk, i have little to no experience theming so im just trying to fumble my way through any help would be greatly appreciated, thank u
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Ok on LG phone I believe you have more than one resource file. You need to grab the other framework-res ( I believe it is calle lg-framework-res.apk or lge-res.apk or something or sorts) Also grab you SystemUI.apk in either system/app or system/priv-app, depending on your android version and install that as well..Then go ahead a try to decompile your contacts.apk again..

Cmds for installing your frameworks:

apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if lge-res.apk
apktool if SystemUI.apk
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jaymazz13:
Ok so i have

Framework-res.apk

Lg-res.apk

Lgsystemui.apk

I put them in framework installer tool do i just open command prompt and type

Apktool framework-res.apk

Then same for the other 2 then try to decompile the lg contacts apk with bubbas tool?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
I don't think the installer will i install the lg res. Place them all 3 in the actual tool. Use the if commands that Lecousiese18 typed out above to install them.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jaymazz13:
Im still getting errors when decompiling but getting a little closer but i must be missing some more framework somewhere, i also can get the file to compile now but after putting it in syst/priv all and set permissions and reboot my contacts and dialer dont show so something is still wrong so just trying to figure out what now
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Are you transferring the original AndroidManifest and META-INF folder? If not.. You need too..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jaymazz13:
From the custom rom im on or stock?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Sorry should have been more clear.. You are decompiling contacts.apk.. Take it from there and put it in your NEW compile contacts.apk..This is what should be done for every system app..Unless your modifying the AndroidManifest.xml
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jaymazz13:
Sweet that worked now i can start theming, i appreciate all ur help im sure im gonna have plenty more questions as im just trying ti learn and have no previous experience other than flashing custom roms
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Thats what this thread is here for.. Ask away..

You may need to give us a little extra time if you run into a problem bc you are on a LG but, we should be able to steer you in the right direction!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
I think there is something about this on ibotpeaches apktool thread here at XdA
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] jaymazz13:
Do u have an idea if there is guide somewhere to show what each line changes as far as color under res/value/color folder?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
No.. this is what theming is all about. Trial and error..discovering where things are and what they do. The best advice I can give is be organized, always keep a backup and HAVE AT IT!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
And to add to that ... write things down. I have a terrible memory and am forever searching things inv found previously lol.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Yes Bubbajoe, it's good practice to write things down as you find them.. Makes it a lot easier to track things down... Especially if you do multiple apps... Although, I need to do this more myself, it is very good practice. lol..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] scolex1:
To all thank you for this thread it looks like a good place to absorb some knowledge.

I am pretty new to modding Android and have only done some simple stuff (image swaps, list reorder) prior to finding this thread.

Since you all are talking about taking notes and it is something I am poor at unless I add comments in the code.

My question is can you comment smali and if yes what is the syntax.

I have the notepad++ smali highlighter and it appears that maybe the # symbol is used for comments am I correct.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
yeah, use the # to comment out a line

and you've found a great thread. the guys here are incredible and know their stuff AND are willing to help!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Goldie:
Bear in mind any # lines will be lost on compiling though :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
If anybody uses Telegram Messaging or Seed Email .. I just posted both in post 4. They were both apps that I took on to invert ... Ended up a team effort with huge help from [MENTION=3411714]Lecourseie18[/MENTION] .. we got them inverted. Thanks for the help buddy.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Just so happens I was looking for said Telegram.. I have a few buddies that wanted me to join.. Thank you BubbaJoeFrazier.. the heavy weight champ of this thread...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] scolex1:
Something that has always annoyed me to no end is the inability to move the Apps folder in the dock and I would like to change it.

Where do you think I should start first?

I found references to "hotseat" in 36 files within 6 different APKs using find in files in N++.

Of the APKs that had a hotseat reference SecLauncher4 makes the most sense.

kioskdefault

PageBuddyNotiSvc2

Phonesky

S-Voice_Android_phone

SecLauncher4

Velvet

TIA Scolex
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Goldie:
It is seclauncher but is not easy. Its buried in the smali due to the movement when adding and removing apps from the dock. I looked once a while ago and gave up
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Just a quick announcement:

I'd like to congratulate and welcome the newest member to the Alliance team [MENTION=5056266]lacoursiere18[/MENTION] he was kind enough to accept the invitation and will be deving Alliance for the Verizon Note 2. I am sure he will do a great job with it.

Let the "Is it ready yets" ... begin
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Thank you SIR!

Thanks to all the guys too!!! Great to be a part of the best TEAM on XDA in my opinion!:highfive:

Lets do some work:victory:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Congratulations brother you are definitely a great fit for the job man [emoji106] [emoji106]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Kudos my fren... You have joined a good Team, with lotsss of talent.. Awesome..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stueycaster:
Could someone point me to some info on how to do this myself? I found this and I'd like to apply it to Google Maps in my phone. If I'm asking this in the wrong place please let me know. I'll try to find the info elsewhere. Also is it even possible to do it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
The link is for Desktop Google maps, I think... On Android it is the same as inverting any other apk, its just way more involved.. The issue with Maps as of right now is, it will not play nice with the latest Hangouts if both are themed... That is a big bummer... Although GMaps is a Ba11 breaker, and took me days to complete, it was worth it to me... But I prefer to have my Transparent Hangouts, because I use it ery day... If you dont mind running a stock Hangouts, then pm me and I'll get you hooked up with my inverted Maps v8.2.0.. It's not the latest because of the conflict with the themed Hangouts, but it may work with a stock Hangouts..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stueycaster:
That's what I thought. It's not going to work is it? I looked at a link to your maps from a previous post and they are XXHDPI. I have a Note 2 and it's XHDPI.

I'm trying to find a way to have high contrast maps. When I have Maps running in my car dock during daylight it's unreadable. It's OK. I'll stop bothering you now.

I found My Maps and set up a better contrasting map. Then I got My Maps on my phone. When I called up the map I made on my computer it didn't change the colors. Oh well. Thanks anyway.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Could you pull the maps from your phone and lost a link to it.. I want to look in and see where the main images are.. Maybe mine will work, but I would need to look in the maid from your phone..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stueycaster:
Here you go. I appreciate you trying to help me out here.

Update: I just ran the apktool on this and there are files for XHDPI and XXHDPI in there. Maybe it would work.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zenosteam:
@ Bubbajoe40356 is it possible to have Bottom Toggles mod .thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] NunHugger:
Yes. It's possible.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Kool kool.. that's why I wanted to look.. I know maps was one of the few apps that is dpi dependent.. They make a few diff versions of maps friending on the screen res.. I'll check it, and post my findings here... ty
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zenosteam:
pretty cool :), can you make it ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] NunHugger:
Yup.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Can someone please do me a favor and convert this #ff67c9ff into smali color my converter does not work
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Goldie:
You should check my smali thread. There is a table there. Its pretty straight forward. F = 0 and 0 = F. So.....00983600 in my head but you may wanna check that
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Ok do u have a link to it brother
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
[GUIDE][SMALI]Understanding and Creating Smali Mods & General Smali Questions
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Someone owes me 5 dorrars

Mind blown

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Hey bubba what did I do wrong lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Need to remove the "/16" or "/4" on the "const"

So example

const 0x0000001

Instead of

const/16 0x0000001
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Ok ty brother [emoji106] [emoji106] ill try that out
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Reverend Gonzo:
Hi!

First, I wanted to thank you guys for creating this thread and the great amount of help and patience you have shown so far.

Me? I'm an old man too and just jumping into theming but I have visions of grandure and plan on doing entire rom themes. Starting with the default contact pictures and moving from there.

My wife's phone is a Sprint GS3 running WickedX (beautiful rom). Mine is Sprint GS4 running Negalite (although I hear it's dead so that may change)

It's gonna be interesting learning to theme 2 different roms on 2 different phones but with your help I think I can manage.

Ok, I'm done rambling. Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself and say thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
What the hell ... Lol

Thanks man ?

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Ok im going crazy trying to fix this can anyone give me a clue on this ...no matter what I do I can not get this line to go away I know it is in the png because if I go 100% transparent it goes away
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
Dude it's a .9.png in /res/drawable-sw360dp-xxhdpi and I believe it is weather_box_bg.9.png maybe give that a crack?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Its a pain in the ass is what it is lol I have checked so much lol my eyes r bleeding

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jdwurufxv8wdceo/AccuweatherPhone2013.apk?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cwhxgfkr5d8l1b6/WeatherWidgetDaemon.apk?dl=0

If anyone can open it up and take a look I would be grateful for it
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Replace the shadow png with a trans png.... it's a very small image.. I haven't looked in that apk a while, so I don't remember the name, but that will do it.. Good good
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Ok thank you but I have another question how do I do that lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Open your choice of GIMP or PS.. Open that image.. If you are using GIMP just use the erase tool and make it fully transparent.. Same with photoshop.. Just be careful of those 1 inch borders..

If you run into trouble just upload it here and Ill do it for you.. But you should learn
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stueycaster:
I think I could do the image resizing myself. I've resized a few images in M/S Paint in the past. It seems pretty simple. It'll probably take a while though. I'm not allowed all the time I'd like for playing with my toys.

It looks to me like depending on your phone the app uses images in either the XHDPI or XXHDPI folders. I think all I would need to do is replace any images that aren't inverted with resized inverted images from the XXHDPI folders right? Of course there might be some that aren't obvious that I might have questions about. Then possibly some framework changes or something?

Anyway I'd rather not ask you to do all of this for one out of place Note 2 user when this forum is about the Note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
I think my zip had the image resizer included in it. Should only take 5 mins to pull all the xxdhpi put them in click.. Then let it work. Place the outputed images in the proper files.

Easy peasy

And sometimes a xxdhpi phone uses the xdhpi images as well.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
This is the place to ask how... like L said, open the 9png in gimp, or photo shop.. highlight the image, taking care not to touch the 1pixel border ( the image needs to be decompile to see the 1px border ) then press delete on your keyboard, or erase.. either way will work.. then compile and enjoy a shadow free accuweather.. But remember the shadow is on many apks, and is all knowing, so considerately delete it..

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Because, and only because I'm so busy, you will need to take the reins on this one, but I will help you if you have a question... You can pm me or drop in here.. Either way it may take me a few to respond..I'm currently involved in a few projects, but I will help..

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Where is this all elusive image resizer.. lol. I would like to check this out as well... ty
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
GIMP has a batch re sizer built into it.. Well the one Bubba provided..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] oracle01642:
What's going to happen now that Samsung has switched to qmg? Is theming still going to be possible?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Yes. Just has to be converted which at the moment is very time consuming..

A tool needs to be released or developed to convert them in bulk though
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
I never found it in mine, I will look for it, I really didnt know it had batch anything.. BTW, for the member with the accuweather edit, the shadow.9png should be in the main accu apk, not the daemon..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] oracle01642:
There's a guy on here called henrylife (on the S3 forums who claims to have 75% of the note 4 apps working.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] remuntada78:
Samsung Theme Designer don' t do that?

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] oracle01642:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55679740&postcount=65

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55680251&postcount=67
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Should be in my zip in the op

Here's a short cut

https://copy.com/oIWFouLr4sKwxqz

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] oracle01642:
So what do you guys think? The guy (henrylife) is a DEV (but not a recognised DEV). How has he got many of the note 4 apps working, when they are all qmg? He mentions stuff about a qmg decoder in libraries?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
Dont let that determine what you try out. Many really good devs have no desire for a title. Give them a shot and see.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] oracle01642:
Absolutely. What I meant was, he has found something, or developed a tecnique that can convert or view qmg's. He has used it to get a lot of the note 4 apps working on his S3. The thing is, I don't think he want's to share how he did it, and he will be only working on the S3 (I have the S4). :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Well if they work on the S3 they will def work on your S4..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] oracle01642:
Let's hope so!

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BTW Bubba, nice thread! It is very informative, and I'm sure it will be a lot of use to people! :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Im looking at the png and its not a 9.png that the image is on
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Than just erase it in a photo editor program and save it.. done:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
That's good news, you don't need to do any extra steps just delete or erase.....
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
I use gimp I want to edit and cleared pictures still there
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Explain?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Well I click the image and hit edit with gimp then I go into edit and hit clear it deletes the pic completely then I add my images and hit overwrite but the line is still there when I install it back on my phone
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Are we talking about the shadow line, p or something diff?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
The shadow line that I had post in the original post
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
As I said earlier, it's a .9.png because I removed it on VZW N3 just by editing .9.pngs
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Ok thank you but im having trouble doing the 9.pngs ill have to keep trying till I get it

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Ok so can you please point me in the right direction for the 9.pngs I need to edit? Because there are a lot of them
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Did you try this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55695706

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
^^ This...

Also try widget_innerline.9.png & widget_shadow.9.png
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
I dont know what the hell is going on here lol