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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
it's kinda hidden to the point that it looks like it's not available i guess. if you open an existing zip file and drag and drop then it compresses and there isn't anything in options to change that. if you open 7Zip directly and start a new zip by right clicking on your file and then by selecting add to archive, a menu will pop-up where you can then change it to store. that's the only way i've found with my version.

being a drag-n-drop type of person i just immediately went to winrar (prolly like davey too) in order to save things uncompressed but then later i figured out it can be done with 7Zip with a couple extra steps. i'm still lazy and use winrar though :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
As far as I know 7 zip will .. I have done a few Boot anis as well.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
I use it as well. Never had an issues and I think I have drag and dropped just about every file over the years.

How are you opening the file with 7zip
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
the old right click on zip and then select >open archive. doesn't matter if everything in the zip is compressed or stored, when anything is dragged in, it compresses it. nothing in options will allow me to select otherwise. the only way i can get it to store without compressing is to make a new zip and then at the prompt select "Stored".

maybe it's a version difference. i've been using 7Zip v9.28 alpha (prior to that i was using v9.20)

except for bootani's i don't recall it being an issue for anything else off the top of my head

(if it's not car related or relevant to my kids i don't remember things all that well anyway. i got a million screenshots with notes of stuff that i do :eek: )

:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
Just double click on it is what I do then I just close it out. Don't select save or anything. Just close it. Never has failed me
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
heh...double-clicking defaults to winrar sooooo...i changed the default to open with 7Zip on both laptops (just got a new one :D ) and tried like like you said (which is really no different than selecting open archive from the looks of it) and the same happens. anything dragged in automatically gets compressed; no option for changing it. even checked the registry for values but nothing, nada, zip :D:D:D:D:D

no biggie really. if it works for some great. if not, we always got winrar. i still use 7Zip 99% of the time anyways....
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
He Ryaned 7 zip lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
nuh-uh....did not....can't prove it :angel:

(what versions are you guys running? i'm still thinking that's the difference since it seems like [MENTION=4603975]daveyannihilation[/MENTION] has the same issue. ???)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
Mikey I'm using 7Zip v9.22 Beta. Not sure if that is latest or not? But anytime I have tried to drag anything into a vrtheme zip I can not change compression from normal to store, no matter what. That's why I use WinRar :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] tyre777:
Thanks for this info in storing resource.arsc than compressing it. That explained my errors in framework-res and settings. But it seemed to work with systemui... the compressing i mean. So there are certain apks which are sensitive to this?

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Another tip for noobish guys like me trying to start theming.... zoom first into your original PNGS first.... I'm starting to hate those 1 pixel layer of shadows or different darker shades.... :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Kamy:
Good! here is a thread we can ask theme question in. I need help if somebody can give me hint to move that little location icon behind the location text (Sanjianfang Regional Office).

In some areas which text is in two lines, location icon come in left side of second line on the weather widget though it looks fine when the area text is in single line.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
You will need to adjust the layout XML for that widget. You will have to adjust the placement a little
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Kamy:
Yeah I am trying but not sure how to change it to get proper result. But I think I found where it locates:

<LinearLayout android:layout_gravity="right" android:orientation="horizontal" android:id="@id/citynameandtemper_zone" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_marginLeft="14.0dip" android:layout_marginRight="10.0dip">
<RelativeLayout android:layout_gravity="right" android:id="@id/cityname_zone" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_marginBottom="4.0dip">
<ImageView android:id="@id/city_icon" android:layout_width="14.0dip" android:layout_height="14.0dip" android:src="[COLOR="Red"]@drawable/weather_widget_ic_location[/COLOR]" />
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
My suggestion.. Don't worry so much about the drawable (location icon) but more about where the city name text is.. See how that is set up.. Maybe adjusting the size of the font, down a few, will make that fall into line.. If you want.. Send me your apk with the Daemon.. I will play with it today and see what I come up with..

I tried to mimic those results.. But I can not duplicate it bc my location's name is not that long :eek:

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I really don't want to sound like a HOMER?!?! But you or [MENTION=2223398]NunHugger[/MENTION] have any ideas on the styles issue I was having earlier.. Been racking my mind for the last two weeks bc it does not make sense or add up.. Should be changed with what I have in place

Thanks for ANY input!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
No comment

You Homer lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Kamy:
Thanks for your hint, I have tried to change font size in "widget_main_rv.xml" but no changes seems I cannot find correct string. That would be awesome if you look at it and please tell me the changes if possible.

Here to download it: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712469910

Thanks again
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
I will... Ill make it a scavenger hunt =) No give me's in this thread aloud loll Just playing:eek:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Sorry didn't get a chance today.. someone took up all my time /Bubba

Lol

I will get a chance this weekend and let you know
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Kamy:
No rush mate. Just take your time.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Whats up ppl sorry I been busy with the family have not had a chance to check in and see what everyone has been up to .sooo has anyone themed anything new ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
I themed a S5 SecMms.. Black out.. but other than helping Bubba out with Telegram.apk.. Nothing much.. Just discovered a new FullScreen SecPhone mod for the S5..Looks pretty nice..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
What phone do u have brother?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Verizon Note 2..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
I have an att note 3 that I use but my wife has the att note 2 is there a way I could put the accuweather I themed on her phone?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Yes.. Just pull the AccuweatherPhone2013.apk and the WeatherDaemon from yours and overwrite hers.. Just make sure if it is named something else you erase it if it doesn't not overwrite it..

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Ok.. I can't really test what I came up with BUT, here is what I am thinking..

Look at that ImageView where the image is placed..(what you highlighted above). I was looking for something that I could maybe take from that xml or see something that would trigger a idea..I found this:

android:layout_toLeftOf

So you can basically use this.. (not sure if it will work but yeah..) So I added this to the end of that line, with the location drawable, then defined the layout I wanted it to the Left of, which is @ id/city_text.. At first I was thinking to the left of @ id/cityname_layout but the text seemed like the right place at the time.. Give it a try and let me know.. If you have any ?'s just ask..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Goldie:
And that Telegram is AWESOME! :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
I agree ... It turned out awesome. Big thanks to [MENTION=3411714]lecousiese18[/MENTION]for help finding some text in smali ... as well as teaching me a bit about searching and editing smali ... now I ain't as scared. Also tracking me how to make black backgrounds happen lol.

Also a shout out to [MENTION=3065070]Goldie[/MENTION] helping with a few finishing touches.

I love when people come together for the common good..... that and chicks in boots lol.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
ok I placed them in system/app and deleted the other ones set permissions but it still does not show up in the widgets?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Did you reboot?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Yes a few times
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
:confused:

Not sure... without looking at it and doing myself..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
My phone has AccuweatherPhone2013.apk and weather daemon but her phone had accuweather main widget accuweather widget and a weather daemon I deleted all of them and just placed mine did I need one of them?

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Do u want me to send you my accuweather and daemon? If you have the time to check it out
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Different versions of android?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
I have 4.4 and im running a 4.1.2 rom on hers its jedi x20

Because she liked the theming and note 2 does not jave meny themed roms
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Needs to be 4.3 or above
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Do u know over any nice blue themed 4.3 roms that work on att note 2
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Umm.. not off the top of my head.. The stock TW theme is blue loll
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
The stock tw theme like the one that came with the phone or is tat something someone themed?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
One that came with the phone hahaha.. it is blue.. well kinda
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
Yes mate. We've been looking in all the files in res and also smali and have changed heaps of the text but still not changing them. Any ideas?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Hmm well not off the top of my head but I will snoop around. I am sure you covered the usual...Ill dig
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
I want this s planner soon it looks soo great man ..awesome job brother
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
If someone links me to the apk for it Decompiled (or will need the system frameworks also) and Ill have a look at it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
https://app.box.com/s/e3idbvhhk2kebpc5adis

PurifieD Domination
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
Ok I will see if I can track it down. I already found the entry for the days of the week but it seems to ref the proper color code. Could someone upload the frameworks as well so I can cross ref.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
Now that I don't have. You'll have to get it from Bubba

PurifieD Domination
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
No worries.

Bubba, shoot me the files and Ill see what I can do.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
I'll upload it when I get to work. Now that Batman is on it ... we'll refer to the unwanted black text as the Joker.

"Alliance Rom .. where the mods originally started, before everyone kanged them."

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Hahha..

Just to clarify we are looking at the Year view there.. and wanting to change the black text color of the dates..correct?

EDIT:NVM saw the jpeg note

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Don't mean to quote you twice but had a ?.. You guys locate YearView.smali....calls to a method mDayNumberColors..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
I'm always worth a double quote lol. Yes we've been there. Been all up in this like a couple of proctologists. But yes the days in year view add well as week day names in month view.

"Alliance Rom .. where the mods originally started, before everyone kanged them."

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Batman ... I pmed you about something else.

"Alliance Rom .. where the mods originally started, before everyone kanged them."

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
https://copy.com/t4oadkWoI7K4t3y

Link sir

"Alliance Rom .. where the mods originally started, before everyone kanged them."

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Froid:
Light that fire under me arse Bubby.. I need to get back on that horse ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Come on and jump on in .. we could use you buddy. :victory:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
I think that we should use post 4 (aka the post whore post) and put themed apks there. So if anyone has one they want to, share feel free to pm me a link and a screen shot. I will be glad to put it up for everyone to enjoy.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
Ok I will look at it today Bubba.

Bubba, need the TWframeworks as well as that is where most of the S apps will be configured to look
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Party time ... I got it.

So I thought ... what the Hell ... let's play and go Orange .... Got Blorange lol

"Alliance Rom .. where the mods originally started, before everyone kanged them."

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
deleted..NVM

So where was it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
lol .. too late .. I saw it Thanks for the input.

I am going to explore further and see if I can figure a way to quickly color everything different colors
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Lol I no but she likes the fully themed
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Well.. I can tell you this.. I bet you she will love the overall performance improvements from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2... which the Note 2 has..

Make the switch.. Build her a new theme
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
I was just reading up o that lol if I flash back her stock rom to 4.3 do I need to do anything before I flash a 4.4.2 rom
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
I am not sure of the exact steps for that phone.. SO I would do some research first before flashing or returning to anything
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
If anyone wants my S5 mms.. Just delete yours and replace with mine.. all Blacked out

SecMms_Black.apk

md5:97a1303603dc7e85591c371659c6b25c
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Try naming the apks your pushing to her phone, the same as they were on her phone.. you will need to name the weather daemon as well. it's all case sensitive.. if it doesn't work, link me to her accuweather apk and I'll make it trans..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Could you please post up a copy of your deamon from the note 2 because I got my wifes phone on a 4.4 rom and it lets me place my accuweather in the system app but will not take my deamon
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] SICKMADE:
I just came across this great thread! I wish that I would have stumbled upon it sooner but just happy that I did.I wish that there was a thread like this when I first started out,,, but there is still a lot of stuff that I don't know how to do and have learned a couple things thumbing through the thread that have been driving me crazy trying to find or figure out how to do! But this is a awesome thread and I will do my part by giving back by writing up a few tutorials though lately I don't have much time to do any theming of my own... lol. And I absolutely loved the O.P. write up about if your gonna start theming you better be ready for your significant other to start *****ing because my girl just doesn't understand why I spend all the time that I do just to change the color of certain things and spend countless hrs doing that instead of watching tv with her! lol. So ya once you start theming it turns into an absolute addiction! But I am working on a tutorial right now and will post hopefully by tonight. This is a great thread and I appreciate everyone that has supported it and givin back. I see a lot of my XDA buddies have posted throughout this thread, but is just like me to just now find it! Lol. Better late then never!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
I can do it tomorrow bro.. sorry busy tonight..

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Spread the word..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Its cool thank you man I know life is crazy I can wait if you can just upload all the weather apk needed to run it I deleted them on accident[emoji53] like a fool lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Welcome. We'll accept any help you can give. Looking forward to seeing you here.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cwhitney24:
Bubba!!!! Glad to see my nomination didn't go to waste. Great job here man.

sent from the BaconPope's LG G3
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
It's much appreciated. Thanks

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Wat up sickmade? I remember back on the S4, I asked and received some good info from this guy when I first started..Thanks Sickmade... Your presence will be appreciated
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nhzrumddprllso5/WeatherWidgetDaemon.apk?dl=0
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Thank you brotha worked great[emoji106] [emoji2]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] SICKMADE:
Ya what's up buddy!... I loved your last release brother.... theme is clean! Was running it for a while... dope theme. I got something I been working on for what seems like a while now. I can't seem to be happy with it. There are a few things that I need to fix.... I'll pm you maybe you can help me out with your opinion on a few things.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
I'm glad you liked it. . Thank you. ... Id love to help however I can...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Awesome, glad you liked it.. I will help with anything you need. ..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Reverend Gonzo:
Quick newbie question. What's the difference between theme, morph, and mod?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Some people think that just setting a wallpaper and using something like Xposed or the options in a Rom like Alliance is theming ... and in a way it is.

For the purposes of this thread, theming is opening an apk and changing things like png colors, changing images, modifying xml's and so on.

A mod is usually an altercation someone makes to an apk or system. Such as adding in an option for extra locks on a lock screen or the ability to switch WiFi icons for example. Goodies that roms use to set themselves apart or flashable independent options made to go along with your Rom.

A morph .... iono ... Lol. I liked Mork and Mindy when I waz growing up. That's as close as I can get lol.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zelendel:
A morph is an old way to theme apks. It is kinda like the theme engine in a way. Has not been really used since the days of the captivate.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
What about Mindy? [emoji23] Thanks Batman.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
ooooohhh....Mindy (Pam Dawber), my second fave tv actress growing up. My first favorite was Charlie's Angels Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith) :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Right on BubbaJoeNamath... Def scored a touchdown with that answer..lol.. To touch on morph tho, it's like VRT. It injects images, xmls and or the dex... I first used the morph method when I got the S4, then jumped to VRT.. So in using both I can say they are just about equal in performance.. They both work well.. There are a few guides here, and on YouTube...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Not a Farrah fan? I had in my bedroon as a kid.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] cerj:
Nice chnips ahoy...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Reverend Gonzo:
All us old folks had that poster in our bedroom as a kid! :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Txingudi:
They look nice, the'll look, thanks ..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
:( I didn't but my younger bro did. I've always gravitated towards the less popular (whether it be people or anything else)....Betty over Veronica, Mary Ann over Ginger, Kelly over Jill, Bailey over Jennifer, Kelly over Brenda.......but I digress....sorry Bubba. I have a lot of time to kill between service calls today :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Actually I quite agree with all your choices, you lost me on Kelly/Jill though. But there waz always something about Farrah .. maybe the uhhh... swimsuit. lol

I went to school with Lee Majors son when he was married to her. If I had been a little more in the in crowd .. I could have met her in person .. several people I knew did. Oh well
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] NunHugger:
My two childhood favorites.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Heres mine
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Nice. Got to love Daisy Duke. But I was about old enough to date her lol.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Can someone please point me in the right direction to where I find these?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Should be in clock package

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Wtf tapatalk lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Ooo ok because they work together right?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
The widget should come from the clock package.

I dint use any widgets DI I didn't theme mine ...But now I may have too lol.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Sorry I'm wrong. Looking at it now. There should be an apk called Alarm Widget.apk. Try that lol. I told you I never use widgets.

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Yup. That's where it is

Cowboy from Hell on a twisted trail.

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Now if I can just find where I go to change the color of the days of the week grrrr can I get a clue from the theme gods
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Goldie:
Heres a tip....in the sdk folder there is a tool in the tools folder called monitor. You can use that to dump whats on your screen. Then you can click around and see what/where stuff is. Unless you're Bubba....in which case it wont work! :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
GREAT write up!! :thumbup::thumbup::D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Goldie:
Nice Tutorial. Point to note....iirc on international s5 at least the background is set in smali so in some cases depending on device etc the above may not work