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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Hello theming 101 ,

I'm going to be honest, This is my first time trying to mod/edit a APK. been reading some of the cool tips from you guys. You all know a thing or two about this theming business. my goal if to get a working full screen caller mod on SecPhone.apk ...( done with the kissing ass part , glad is over PHEW...)

I followed some of [MENTION=5056266]lacoursiere18[/MENTION] tips in another thread but he is referring to the S5 file structure where on the SecPhone is different , some dimen names are different .

Anyways I'm using APK Studio to play around with this and learn.

I did change the RES/Layout/Call_card.xml

from :

android:layout_height="fill_parent"

to

android:layout_height="640.0dip"

also did the same for res/layout/call_card_full.xml

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On res/values/colors.xml I changed some of the colors to transparent.

But for some reason it did not work.... ( Sad face :( ) ( but i know the reason.. I'M A NOOB)

Maybe one you you fine fellas could guide a poor soul trying to learn the ways.

PS: Happy Birthday [MENTION=4412122]Bubbajoe40356[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
First WELCOME! glad you are here! This is the place to be too ask questions and get some guidance..

Just so you know we are not into give aways so placing your apks here is no bueno..we have access to them we can look ;)

Download this here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2649736

compare this might be easier..it's done in sec phone

Any questions don't be afraid to ask
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
thank you sir., I remove the links just to be in the safe side

the link you provided is for mj9 im on nh7 and since then now they added wifi calling don't know if this matters.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Howdy and welcome to he thread .. thanks for the birthday wish .. much appreciated.

Just so you know .. no ass kissing needed in here. Respect yes. Helpfulness yes. Willingness to learn and share what you can .. hell yes. It's a relaxed atmosphere where I feel we leave our egos at the door. So please .. come in sit down .. enjoy. But speaking for myself .. my wife will slap you silly if she catches you kissing my ass. :silly:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Not sure it will matter much..depends if wifi calling is in a new layout and you want that to be full screen as well
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
I think is part of it. If you turn the WiFi calling on other drawable are use.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Well we would need to find the layout and then adjust the sizes of things accordingly..some layout flopping around and we should be good..can you post a screen shot and maybe start searching for the layout that it might be contained in..

Usually when I'm looking for something i start with a drawable or a color than i search that in layouts aand see what layouts come up. So find a drawable that looks like it would be in wifi calling screen, change it to see if its right then start searching layouts.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
Jabupar..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] mikeymopar:
....i've still got my old red '62 Schwibinn Jabupar from when i was a kid..........:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
Ah memories... Nothing like taking the old Jabutar out for a ride when you were a kid.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Thanks a lot guys .... now I start my day with this image stuck in my head

Koffed from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
OK so I have some time tonight to play with this and made some changes ... I think I'm going in the right direction... But still need help.

I need to make the button layout flat and also take the background PNG...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
What phone and version?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Sprint Note 3 KK 4.4.4
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Ok did you compare that other apk I told you to download?

Those buttons are in a layout.. You need to see what those pngs are..Then search them in /layouts.. We have some very useful tools in the OP to help with searching and some instructional videos. Check em OUT! =)

I'll give you a hint* the layout has call_ in it ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Yeah i was comparing but some of the folders arent there compared to my apk...

Anyways making progress i think
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Good! I see you got one half of the button layout down.. Now the other half is in the same location..Just bring that down as well :silly:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Getting a bit better but than worst... Argg the learning curve is always painful.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Made more changes

Still need to learn how to bring the other buttons down . also lost the banner for the audio option

Need to remove the unknown caller image. Under icon text color need to be changed to white.

Gosh this is harder than I thought. I may never end this....
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Your doing fine. I just upgraded to 4.4.2 yesterday .. I have been sitting on the sidelines too long .. time to get off my ass and start over lol. Hopefully [MENTION=1823654]Lagos[/MENTION]toma18 will help me out too.:p
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Does this mean you will be helping on this !!!

"There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel

It ain’t all that bright, but even though it’s subtle"

[YOUTUBE]7yTKBwoVKqE[/YOUTUBE]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Nope. I already have full screen with Alliance Tom. [emoji23] [emoji23]

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
Is there a way to track the apktool_dummy?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Breakcore_Rush:
Hi All!

I'm stuck on changing dpi dialer pad where is it directory, I want make dialer to edges like aosp dialer. Please help where is the directory?

Also I need code and directory to change background upper dialer pad where phone number

N900
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Dimens.xml=dimensions x y z
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Long or short answer..

SHort..

Nope..

This is not that thread my friend.. You need to put in some work.. Not just ask and it shall be granted..:good:

Ill give you a clue.. ready... search dialpad
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Breakcore_Rush:
Thx anyway im not developer I just want to make some changes for me and other people who are hated touchwiz like me.

Maybe here people who have experience on this theme im just try ok so if that so bad bb Samsung with ur very ugly touch wiz why I must spend my time to make things that I cant I m not developer as I say I want AOSP theme that yet done now I want make KitKat dialer with normal keyboard but no body wants to this is so sad

This is not work I change all part with this word but sizes don't changes that's way I ask you to help
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
You check other dimens.xml..

I am not a developer either:highfive:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
Hey guys, I know I may sound weird but I like the JB UI of the Note 3, so I'm trying to make a VRTheme to replace my KitKat systemui icons with those from JB. Some like the Wifi icons and the in/out arrows worked, but the battery icons didn't change. I only set the VRTheme zip to replace the battery icons in drawable-xxhdpi, is there any other locations which I have to change the battery icons in, or and XMLs I need to change?

I was also trying to change the clock size on the status bar bigger but for the life of me, I cannot find where the clock size value is stored. Do y'all have any idea on how I could solve these?

Thanks.

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Or can someone help me to do these if it involves smali? For some reason I just can't extract smali with apk tool.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
Kitkat doesn't use battery icons - the battery is drawn using a mix of xml and smali.

The xml is in SystemUI.apk\res\values\colors.xml & arrays.xml - look for batterymeter colors/color_values.

Here's a guide showing how to enable and change color of % battery digits in 4.4 KitKat

The statusbar clock size is usually set in SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml (TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock) but if you want even more control, have a look here

Sent by Bacon...
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] GoSooners345:
How would I go about adding sliding tabs to the contacts app for the note 3 for example
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
Need a little point in the right direction

Hey everyone, so I've decided to dive into the world of the ming and have spent the last few weeks learning everything I can. I've successfully did a mild theme to my SecMms. APK and recompiled and installed on my phone without any issues. Now I'm looking to decompile it again and go more in depth as my first attempt was just changing colors of the stock icons.

I would like to know if someone can point me in the right direction for a guide that tells you what images go to which part of the app. Example is what part of the sms app is image fp_pocket_list_black_layer? Is their even a guide the would tell this kind of info? Any help getting pointed in the correct direction would be appreciated. I'm definitely not looking for a hand out as I like to research and learn on my own but this question has escaped me for days and many failed attempts searching. Thanks in advance and please excuse the noob question.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
No there is not a guide. Would be helpful lol. But the best way is to change them or color theme and then see where they are. Best info I can give you is take NOTES. We tend to forget where certain things are. If you need any additional help we'll be here..:fingers-crossed::good:

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Not sure about this.. It might be enabled by a bool and then some smali edits. Sammy uses the same code (basically) with just things disabled or enabled for different devices and areas (US and International). The best thing to do is download a Contacts that has it and compare it
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
Thanks for the quick response. I was afraid of that. Also thanks for the offer of future advice. I may need to take you up on your offer. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Welcome to the thread

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
Thanks bubbajoe. My research actual started here on this thread. Now it's an addiction.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
It'll get worse ... you'll feel the need to rid the world of ugly lol.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Morningstar:
Hello everyone. I've been playing around with theming for awhile, and after much trial and error I've themed well, pretty much everything. Lately I've been working on adding in some of my own animations. For example, I've added an animated header to the expanded status bar, an animated overlay to the recent apps screen, some animated buttons here and there.

Now what I'm trying to do is replace the background for Air Command (the thing that pops up when you pull out the S-Pen) with some simple animation. I know where the images are in framework-res, as I've changed them numerous times, I just can't seem to find where they're being called from. I've been all through the layouts in framework and in systemui.

If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated. I know another way I could go about doing it, but finding that would be much easier....thanks....
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] carl1961:
Maybe look at these

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2576183
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Morningstar:
Thank you, but everything I've seen in that thread seems to be simply replacing the .pngs. I know where the .pngs are, they're in framework-res/red/drawable-xxhdpi. Changing them is no problem. I'm trying to figure out which apk has the layout that actually calls those image files, because it's not framework-res.apk, despite that being the location of the image files (airbutton_global_bg andairbutton_global_center).
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] carl1961:
OK I see, maybe if you watched dalvik debugger when you pull the pin, maybe you might get a clue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Morningstar:
That is an excellent idea, and one I never would have thought of! I ended up just doing it a different way, and got my animation working as I want, but I think I'll do as you suggested anyway, just because I'm curious.

Thank you!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
Hey guys, anyone with Note 3 4.4.2 know where the clock size values are stored? Even after help I could not find the relative XML file.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
So it's not set by android:textSize in the TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock style in SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml then?

Post the relevant lines from your status_bar.xml & styles.xml
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
These were the only lines that I could find related to the clock.

From status_bar.xml:

<com.android.systemui.statusbar.policy.Clock android:textAppearance="@style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock" android:ellipsize="none" android:gravity="start|center" android:id="@id/clock" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:singleLine="true" android:includeFontPadding="false" android:paddingStart="6.0dip" systemui:ampmSmall="false" />

I couldn't find styles.xml in my odexed SystemUI.apk. In case you need it, attached is my SystemUI.apk.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
android:textAppearance="@style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock" is the relevant bit - it tells you that the statusbar clock is styled by the TextAppearance.StatusBar.Clock style in SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml

You won't see this unless you decompile SystemUI.apk as the contents of the \res\values folder are in the resources.arsc file when the apk is compiled.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
Yes, I have de compiled systemui.apk but as in the attached image there is no styles.xml. Or could it be errors in apktool? I tried decompiling it and it looked successful but with lots of errors.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
I can't read all of the the text in your error screenshots but most look like warnings rather than errors - it's better to post the Apktool log.txt instead of screenshots ;)

I assume you have Java installed

You're using an old version of Apktool (V1.5.2) - try with Apktool v2.0.0 RC2

Make sure you install both of your frameworks (framework-res.apk & twframework-res.apk) before decompiling
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
Oh, I didn't know I had to install frameworks too. Thanks a lot, will try it out. Do I need to install SystemUI.apk?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
That depends on which Apktool interface you're using - try using Apk_Jar_Manager_v1.1 and you don't need to.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Yes those are all errors. Basically its telling you it can not find resources to decompile certian publics, which are most likely frameworks.. i saw the suggestion of not installing a framework with another tool..not sure how that works but hope you got it.:good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Just so you know all those pngs are called in framework2..that is where the animations are setup as well. Would like to see a video of the animations you changed..just curious on how it looks..:D

Here is a project team alliance worked on over the weekend..change text color, wheel, selection, icons and center background from a color picker..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
Thanks guys, I successfully changed the size of the clock, but the battery icon is still white despite modding the files that [MENTION=2948558]Spannaa[/MENTION] PMed me to mod. Any Note 3 users here? Sorry if I'm being too annoying :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Was it in the smali? Bc that's where battery color lies..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
Can you or someone mod the battery colour for me if its smali? I have school and no time to mod and no knowledge... thanks!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Post your ui here de compiled in a zip..I'll take a look and make notes..[emoji106]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] WhateverMan2:
My systemui is odexed, here are the files:

Decompiled (dont mind the filename) : https://db.tt/3BJMXYgm

SystemUI apk (in case you need): https://db.tt/jOAyyq2Q

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
Is it?

I know the battery % colour & font is in \smali\com\android\systemui\BatteryMeterView.smali but isn't the rest in xml?

\res\values\arrays.xml

<array name="batterymeter_color_values">
<item>#ffff3300</item>
<item>#ffff3300</item>
<item>#ff8bcc15</item>
</array>

\res\values\colors.xml

<color name="jbp_batterymeter_frame_color">#ff3e3e3e</color>
<color name="batterymeter_frame_color">#ff3e3e3e</color>
<color name="batterymeter_charge_color">#ff8bcc15</color>
<color name="batterymeter_bolt_color">#ffffffff</color>
<color name="jbp_batterymeter_bolt_color">#ffffffff</color>
<color name="batterymeter_bolt_color_spr">#ff33b5e5</color>
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Ummm your missing something.. a classes.dex decompiled.. Not sure on how to work with odex apps..You should prob deodex it.. to get classes.dex than decompile, upload it.. Then once edits are made.. re odex the apk

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You could very well be right.. Its been awhile since I visited it.. Ohhh I am thinking imaged battery change.. DOOAHH! Disregard.. Thanks [MENTION=2948558]Spannaa[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
Your right. It is getting worse. Bought photo shop for my phone so I can continue editing on the go.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] he's a gonner

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
As I start to finish my theme I want to create some custom icons with in the apk. Is their a program for that or is photo shop and gimp is what everyone is using to customize? Also is their a guide to creating icons and is their a generic icon pack of the most commonly used icons that can be customized? Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
I'm trying to decomplile the new gmail 5.0. I am getting "could not decode arsc file". I've tried other frameworks. (omni and cm11) also different apks. Does anyone have any idea why this might be?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] carl1961:
I tryed also with 5 diffrent apktool version, same error "could not decode arsc file"
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] willowmaker420:
I think its been updated to run off android L and you might need framework and systemui from a 5.0 android stock rom but not a 100% on that
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
Here are some icon packs

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8932706

Here is a thread that had starter packs and great instruction. This guy is awesome.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33665204

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
Thanks bubbajoe. That is exactly what I was looking for. Sorry for not doing a better search. I should have been able to find it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Morningstar:
Aha! Thank you! I never would have found that. I tend to stay away from framework2, as I always seem to mess something up whenever I touch it lol.

Nice work, there, by the way. I'm liking the color pallette. on the first picture. Very similar to the colors I've been using. Give me a little while, and I'll throw up a video of some of the animations I've been playing with. Nothing fancy, but I'm happy with them. [emoji3]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
As it turns out, it is an error in google code, and it is happening on all google apps. I would love to explain it to you, but it is way over my head. It is explained on here on the android-apktool page.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Bubba:
No worries. I happened up on it quite a while ago by accident lol.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Morningstar:
The quality isn't the best, but here's a quick video showing how it looks. All I did was change the icon colors and replaced the center and background with simple xml animations.

http://youtu.be/yWBqoAxVsMI
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
That's freaking cool..and gave me an idea..[emoji12]
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Morningstar:
Thanks. I'd like to see what you come up with from it, so post it up whenever you're done.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Still at it... Pfff..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] note crazy:
Sorry I have not been in here in some time know guys my laptop has been giving me problems with java update and not playing well with my theming :( but I did not forget about you guys hows everyone doing ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevandang:
Can someone tell me the file path to the xml were I can edit the incoming and outgoing font colors in SecMms.apk file? I read down the list but couldn't find where it was. I'm not sure if I missed it or looking in the wrong spot. Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] carl1961:
[MENTION=2623831]gabesir[/MENTION]

What program, application or file manager is your picture? Looks hi tech.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Vivek_Neel:
Hmm.

+1

Wondering the same here
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
Isn't it android studio/darcula theme?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] davidwilson83:
It looks like Monitor/Hierarchy Viewer to me?
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
Is there a way to set the windowBackground=(user wallpaper).I am trying to get a transparent feel.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Bingo! Android Studio with the Dracula theme.:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Yes. This is usually accomplished in styles. It does take aome tinkering with..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
I have done all of the styles work. I have the apps running transparent with image backgrounds. I am just unsure where the user wallpaper is located.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
What do you mean by user wallpaper? You mean the wallpaper that is set with Wallpaper picker? Pics might help..
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Aeyan Ashraf:
Brothers ...... Quick & nooby question:D:D:D:D

Where can we find the default lock screen & home screen wallpapers !!!!! My superawesome rom is just ready !!!!!!! Just tell me the directories!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Both can be found in framework-res in drawables 360 xhdpi I believe
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
Yes, the wallpaper from the wallpaper from the wallpaper picker. I would like to have the app open to the wallpaper that is set on the home screen.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Ok well than you need to go back into styles and see if you see a line

<item name="windowShowWallpaper">true</item>

and most likely change the "false" to "true". If the line does not exist then you need to add it to the main style
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] kevinoliva113:
Thanks.. I will do that when I get off work. I appreciate the help.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] gabesir:
Ok. I'm giving up.... By the time I figure this android 6 will be out.

You can have the best tools but if you dont know how to use them is the same as not having any.

Stuck on this and wish one of you guys could help me finish .
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] lacoursiere18:
Send me your stock sec phone.. when I get a chance I'll do it and show you all my edits..mini tutorial