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[Android Themes] aandrsn:
Exact same issue. It worked flawlessly for me before. The only changes I am aware of is I upgraded From v29 of KaosFroyo to v30.. Can't see how that would be a problem though.

--> Yay! So after messing with it for hours, I found that if I alter the filename of the icon I am trying to install, that it works.. I had them named exactly the same before, I hope this is the answer for you too!
[Android Themes] mortymouse:
This is the EXACT same issue I am having as well. I am attempting to change the status bar using the following:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7597467&postcount=1

Same issues. After it reboots nothing changes at all.
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
Copy files button

What the heck does the copy files button do I saw where Stericcson told someone it was for doing multiple items but anytime I try it says no files found once I navigate to the folder where the actual images are. Anybody have the same prob or know what I'm doing wrong? I love this app but it took 2 days to do framework_res_apk LOL.

EDIT: The copy files button. When images you are replacing are already named properly use the COPY FILES button, navigate to the folder where the images are and long press on that folder [e.g. drawable-mdpi] if you actually press the folder with the images it will just say "no files" so stop before you open it and longpress then press select directory now you will be in a multi-select enviroment navigate to your replacement images pressing the checkbox for each one but remember using this method your replacement images must be named properly. Ninjamorph will re-name the images correctly only when you are doing them one at a time not when using the copy files action. I really hope people trying to use the COPY FILES button will read this WHAT TOOK ME HOURS I DO IN MINUTES LITERALLY!
[Android Themes] syikho:
One thing that might help people that are having issues swapping images in the Framework-res.apk folder is to make sure they do not have the same file name. Another work around I found was to start a new project, using the Framework-res.apk, then use a file manager such as Astro to copy the images you want to use and copy them in the AndroidThemes/Workspace/framework-resapk folder. Go back into NinjaMorph and click Finish The Project. Reboot the phone and you should be good to go. I did a basic custom battery mod this way and it worked perfectly after failing miserably using the ADB Push/Pull method as well as Terminal Emulator. This program is fantastic and I highly recommend anyone who uses it to purchase it so Stericson has a reason continue development on this as well as all of his projects.

Also, a quick suggestion, it would be nice if there was someway for this program to resign packages so that we could all easily modify our widgets and appearance of market applications. :D
[Android Themes] xkoldfuzionx:
I agree, I thought maybe if I tried an app that I had backed up through astro, then uninstalled the app, I might be able to use the backup apk. Only because whenever I've used the backups through astro, they don't register as installed in the market anymore, so I just thought "maybe this will be a way around it?"

Too bad it didn't work. All I wanted to do was change the color of the icon in the notification bar so I can actually see what the temp is! lol, ever since I flashed the Blue Theme of Lithium, I haven't been able to see what the temperature is without opening Weatherbug, or pulling down the notification bar.

I've tried some other tutorials to be able to do it on the computer, but the resigning didn't work. I'm frustrated, but oh well. Waiting patiently for the day when we can mod all apps.
[Android Themes] de_annere:
Is it possible to change dimens.xml in framework-res.apk?

When I use apktool to decompile it on my laptop, the xml is in \framework-res\res\values. There is not even a values-directory if I use Ninjamorph.

Thanks for this great app nonetheless!
[Android Themes] Brut.all:
values*/* xmls are compiled to resources.arsc file.
[Android Themes] de_annere:
Thanks, learned a lot searching this :)

Conclusion: it's not possible with ninjamorph.
[Android Themes] Brut.all:
It's possible, but you have to replace whole resources.arsc file :-)
[Android Themes] de_annere:
Okay, possible, but not as easy as with apktool ;)

By the way, apktool helps a lot, thanks for this!
[Android Themes] MrDanger:
Just chiming in to say that this app is great!! This plus ApkTool is my main tools for theming now.
[Android Themes] firestetz:
Ok got it to work but I have to go in with root explorer and manually change and rename files also was wondering the difference between paid and free versions?
[Android Themes] JoeyBones1:
what would the best zip program be for use on a mac? (sorry if thats stupid)
[Android Themes] Mellexx:
Not exactly sure what went wrong but I tried to replace my statusbar image on my samsung intercept with the original android one but it did not change the image at all even after 2 reboots nothing changed, is it an issue with my device/ROM or what because when I sweapped out with the statusbar png from the stock HTC android ROM it worked perfectly. Any idea why the original Droid one wont work?
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
what ROM

What ROM,is it 2.2.1 I have been having trouble with Ninjamorph and Metamorph on 2.2.1 ROMs.What I do is tell ninja to "finish project" then select "no" on the first popup,you now have a .apk with your project now move the .apk to the root of your SDcard and rename to zframework-res.apk open terminal and type

su

zipalign -f -v 4 zframework-res.apk framework-res.apk

mount -o rw,remount /system

cp sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk

reboot

Now this is for framework it works on system apps to but please do a nandroid backup before doing this it has been known to cause bootloop sometimes I use this method when doing it entirely from phone if you post your framework I will make a flashable zip for you.

PS-I WOULD UNINSTALL NINJAMORPH AND RE-INSTALL FROM MARKET SOMETIMES I DONT THINK HE CHANGES THE VERSION NUMBER AT ONE TIME IT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL ON 2.2.1
[Android Themes] Mellexx:
I'm running on my phones Stock Eclair 2.1 I've also tried to replace the statusbar with several other original android ones and I've gotten the same result but yet the first time when I replaced it with one off an htc rom it worked perfectly. Not too sure why exactly it's doing this, I just reset my phone last night so I'm going to start fresh and see what happens.
[Android Themes] boc_est1986:
Can't even run NinjaMorph

Just installed and everytime i try run the mandatory check on startup my phone restarts.
[Android Themes] ufjay5:
How to I change the "Verizon Wireless" in the notification bar? Also, I want to change the background color of the calendar to black with white text. Can I do this with ninjamorph? Thanks
[Android Themes] tuscolavol:
Before I give up I thought I'd ask. I don't think my issue has been addressed or I'm just not understanding...

I want to change some system icons (message, email and voice mail). The apk's are in system/apps. I follow the steps and everything seems to go well but when I go back to check, the icon is gone. It's doesn't show on the home screen, app drawer or even on the manage apps list. I can go back into the app using root explorer and I see the apk and when I look in it, the icon did change, but no go. I even tried installing the new apk but to no avail. I read something about it needing to be re-signed ???? maybe not. Anyway, am I missing something? I know the icons can be changed because I've seen them on people's themes.

Thanks for any direction/advice!!
[Android Themes] rhamej:
I played with this last week. When I went to uninstall it, it deleted a ton of images from my sdcard. At first I thought it was a fluke. So I reinstalled it, then uninstalled it. Again, another 100+ images gone from my card. Luckily I had backup of all my images. Not sure what was up with that.
[Android Themes] Gerane:
can ninjamorph change text color? I changed some icons, but they are light grey and text is white
[Android Themes] dingermtb:
I gotta say, this is the BEST thing since sliced bread! I took elements from 3 different themes (major credit to the themers), changed up some icons, and colored a few stock ones to pretty much redo about 85% of my framework. Worked flawlessly! Using Droid Eris running FroShedYo v10 (CM6 ROM).
[Android Themes] SpyderRT:
I love this. I've been having some fun with it. I changed the notification bar toggle for wifi on/off for ultimate droid 2.5 and it worked beautifully. For some reason though when I try to replace the status bar background it doesn't ever finish. I let it run all night and nothing happened. Even this morning I tried to replace the wifi in range and the wifi status bars and it didn't do anything, it just does the please wait working circle symbol.
[Android Themes] xlGmanlx:
Never mind
[Android Themes] xlGmanlx:
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[Android Themes] avlfive:
OK, so I sucessfully changed my status bar to black and got the clock white but I can't seem to find where to change the rest of the status bar text to be white. For example, when downloading from the market or something like that, next to the download icon it'll say "installing" but that text is still black. Any idea where that is so I can change it to white?
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
Last place you would look

You wouldn't think to look there but its your downloadprovider.apk.
[Android Themes] avlfive:
Hey! Nice! Thanks. You're right, I would have never looked there.
[Android Themes] evelryu:
This tool sing the apps? I tried to change the icon of 2 apps and them they stop to work.

Im using Tegro 2.1 whith app2sd.

No errors on initial check.
[Android Themes] coolpepe:
Thanks a lot mate for the help on Ninja Morph
[Android Themes] Neo3D:
What's the difference between this app and MetaMorph?
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
With Ninja you would for example download several metamorph themes and un zip on your sdcard then use only the parts of each theme you desire. If you want I could write a walk through for the advanced feature of copy files its hard to figure out on your own and it saves lots of time.
[Android Themes] jayjay1122:
Anyone having trouble with Ninjamorph NOT finding the files on their SD Card?

I was giving this a try to modify my Widgetlocker screens instead of using SDK and when I pull the image from the APK and go back to grab the replacement image, its not showing up.

I have verified and reverified that the replacement images are on my SD!

Thanks in advance guys!!
[Android Themes] xlGmanlx:
I know i would be very grateful for that
[Android Themes] aaroncal:
Has anyone had any luck changing the lock screen I have tried several times but no luck am I missing something any help would be appreciated
[Android Themes] Macelangelo77:
I've just started using Ninjamorph and noticed the same thing, but apparantly it's only the preview icon of the file. If I open the replace file in the workspace folder, it has the right contents.

My problem is, when I finish the project it says it will overwrite but it doesn't :(

I get no errors at all, I just touch "Finish project", I tried both with and without zipalign, it finishes and asks me to clean up, but the edited apk is never written back :(

Anyone can offer any help? I've tried searching but apparently my keywords are too common.

Sincerely,

Mac
[Android Themes] suhel28:
my bad....
[Android Themes] suhel28:
tried to do a framework edit with it, my phone gets stuck on the sony logo.. ne ideas?
[Android Themes] mikentammy610:
Anybody have any good links to status bar icons already resized?

Thanks
[Android Themes] hoovnick:
Where would I locate the file that has the widget text colors? Would it be in one of the XML files? I'm trying to theme the latest facebook.
[Android Themes] pield:
using x10 didn't work. Why? help pls

im using a xperia x10a and i did the changes in the framework then when ninja morph ask me to reestart i hit ok but the phone didn't start, it stays on the sony ericsson logo...

why this happened? can someone help to do the right things on my x10 and change the icons and status bar colors in my phone

THANKS A LOT!
[Android Themes] DawidD:
SO basically, ninjamorph wont sign market apps? How can i edit widgetlocker and other apps for custom themes, then?
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
Stericson makes an app called signapktic that signs apps I wrote a guide in the android themes section should be able to find it if you search for theme market AOL's or something.
[Android Themes] Lock-N-Load:
could I use this on framework-res.apk to:

1. drop in some custom

notification bar battery icons

that make up the extra 10% icons the D1 does not display (10,30,50,70,90)

2. edit the stat_sys_battery.xml to start to also use these new extra 10% icons and not just the 20% ones

3. have it correctly compile and sign the newly edited framework-res.apk

I have used Metamorph before to place some new neater 20% icons I made and that worked perfect BUT then I found out if you edit stat_sys_battery.xml and tell it to use 10% icons and place the icons, D1 users can get 10% battery icons in their notification bar. The issue is that Metamorph cannot compile and sign the new edit apk which needs to be done for stat_sys_battery.xml to be accepted.

can this handle my job?
[Android Themes] FadeFx:
@ sterricson: could this be made to decompile xml files to change them and recompile on replace? this would help a lot... i am pretty sure decompile should not be a problem since sufbs does this, not sure about recompile.
[Android Themes] wdl1908:
Ninjamorph corrupts all the apk it touches.

When it recompresses the apk from the directory it uses as temporary storage it also compresses the file resources.arsc this file should not be compressed it should be stored in the apk without compression. Can this please be fixed. Metamorph has the same problem it's impossible to make a morph that replaces resources.arsc
[Android Themes] metalboy94:
So it's not exactly good for noobs? :-s
[Android Themes] GabrielSousa:
hello

i change the all ic_launcher_browser.png of the browser app.

i have the CM7 rom, i check the files and the ninjamorth changed

but on appdrawer and on desktop it has the standard icon !!!

anyone knows why ?
[Android Themes] vinipuh7:
wow, seems impresive. I was about flashing a .zip, but this will defenetely help me.

Regards.
[Android Themes] pigonson:
Hmm read through all the posts and nobody seems to have a problem like mine :S

when i press finish project i just get stuck on the Working please wait screen for like 15 minutes now :S any idea what it could be wrong ?
[Android Themes] GabrielSousa:
when i use ninjamorth on this app GOSMS PRO ( https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms&feature=search_result )

work, but when i reboot the phone, the gosmspro isnt install :(
[Android Themes] rhazahrd:
Same here...

I got stuck on motorola logo after changing stuff on framework-res.apk.

Paid version has the same issue?
[Android Themes] jp22382:
EDIT: I was able to do this by just opening the apk with 7zip, replacing the image files, then signing the apk using Apk Manager :D

Trying to use NinjaMorph Pro to edit the keyboard images in Swype.

Was able to swap out the keyboard images with B&W versions, create the apk, install it, select Swype under Language & Keyboard...

But when I go to actually select it as my input method it crashes.

Tried several different combinations of zipalign, resigning, etc. but can't get it to work.

Any ideas?
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
This is what I have done with ninja so far.

Thanks to Stoney666 for the clock base,Tommy Tomatoe for the rosie base and UOT for the statusbar close png.
[Android Themes] K3nDroid:
sorry if this has been asked already, i didnt look through the whole thread. i want to change the folder icons using ninjamorph. is this possible and if so where do i find the folder icon in the framework?
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
Goto new project/system/framework/com.htc.resources.apk After it extracts the files select res/drawable-hdpi then scroll to common_app_ic_launcher_folder.png Longpress that then click Edit Image. Use the sliders on the left to adjust the color if you mess up the recolor click reset image and try again. Once you get the color you want click menu then save. Then backout till you get back to the ninja screen with the settings at the bottom click finish project. Yes on the first and second popup then no on the third popup. Hit home and it should apply your changes after reboot.
[Android Themes] iSplassh:
hey there,

im a newbie with Ninjamorph & Metamorph, i followed the instructions, it seems the app replaces the png's but i cant seen any changes made...i have tryed a lot but without SUCESS... :( im useing a Galaxy 5 GT i5500 with Froyo, ROM (I5500XFJPQ) downloaded from this forum...

can anoyone help me, i would like very much to modify my Notification Icons and Notification bar...

Salute
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
After you change and save the pings you need to click finish project then yes to the first 2 popups then no to the third. Then reboot. If you click no to the third it will leave it in the existing projects folder so you can make more changes.
[Android Themes] K3nDroid:
Are you editing system/apps or data/apps data/apps must be moved to system/apps for the changes to work
[Android Themes] iSplassh:
yes i have tryed that before but no sucess, some times i get a Force Close, after i click NO, some times it makes a reboot, but nothing changes...

---------- Post added at 06:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:16 PM ----------

i just trying to edit the notifications bar color and the and the background, i think those are system/apps...or not...
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
Are you long pressing the png you are trying to change and changing the color or are you trying to replace it with a different color png from another theme?
[Android Themes] iSplassh:
im just trrying to replace it with another png...
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
Check ur pm please
[Android Themes] JohnCorleone:
Can someone please help me here? i just want to change the pulldown toggles from green to blue ans my dialer call button to blue as well. TIA
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
The toggles would be in the systemUI.apk goto new project in ninja then select system then app click on the systemUI.apk and it will unzip it. Goto res/drawable-hdpi then find the png you want to change and longpress it choose edit and use the sliders to change the color make sure you click your menu button and save after each png edit. If you mess it up click reset and it will put the png back to default. Once you have all the pngs changed backout to the ninja homescreen (if you get a forceclose dont worry it will save your work just restart ninja) select finish project then choose systemUI choose yes to the first 2 popups then no to the 3rd. The status bar will prob forceclose just reboot and your changes should be applied
[Android Themes] carbon coupe:
Ok, great guide right here. But, when I do this, not modifying, picking another image all together, it doesnt show the new image and doesnt change it when I complete the project. I changed the battery and the signal bars but the 3G and 4G symbols wont have it.

Thanks for any help you can give.
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
You need to move the images you want to use into the Androidthemes folder that ninja uses with a file manager. Then go back and use ninja.
[Android Themes] carbon coupe:
That was it. Thanks!!
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
Yw. Its alittle hard to figure out at first but once you get it setup its awesome. Sometimes it will fc but ninja saves everything as you do it so usually a reboot works
[Android Themes] ArticDust:
NinjaMorph Good Job!

Excellent Job, can't wait to try this out... :)
[Android Themes] VegasEvo4G:
buckhunter--

Wow, the info you have provided in this thread has helped me A TON. XDA could always use more users like you that are willing to jump in and answer questions. Despite all of the outstanding instructions you have provided though, I'm stuck!

I'm trying to replace to regular pngs in the touchwiz launcher. My two pngs are ready to go in the android themes folder. I got all the way to finish project and was ready to hit yes, yes, no as you refer to above, however I had more than three questions! When it was all said and done, my launcher was non existent, rebooted, and it went into a boot loop. I of course did a nandroid beforehand so I'm back up and running but I was hoping you could help me out here. Do I want to [yes] resign the launcher? It's not a market app... I think I hit yes. It also asked if it is an apk that needs to be reapplied [yes] or if it was complete. I think I hit no there. Also, it asked about zipaligning. I think I hit no... Or maybe yes... One of the two!!!

Mad thanks if you could get me straightened out here!!
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
Are you trying to replace just the launcher icons like phone/internet or the laucher background? I am in the woods right now. Im not really sure about touchwiz I am on sense but I will look into it and get back to u in a couple hrs.
[Android Themes] JLine05:
I can confirm that I am having problems trying to replace touchwiz icons as well. If I try to replace the applications icon, the whole launcher dissappears. I tried again after restoring and just did the icon for the contacts apk and the whole contacts dissappeared from the system. Its almost like its deleting the .apk.
[Android Themes] randyhutton.:
Nothing has worked

So i read almost every post in this thread and i tried everything all of you said. but i have had no luck. i'm on an inspire 4G running android revolution 6.3.1 with sense 3.0. i have a png i want to use to replace the statusbar_background.png file in framework-res.apk (which is where that file is i believe) and i tried the traditional method, but that didnt work so then i tried to manually swap the images with rootexplorer and then finishing the project with ninja. but every time i do anything i restart the phone and nothing changes. i also tried the same things with the status_bar_background.png in the systemUI.apk and that didnt work either. am i trying to replace the wrong file? or is this simply just not going to work for my setup
[Android Themes] kietur:
Can you help me?

Hi, I got the paid for version of NinjaMorph and I am trying to theme my status bar.

I open SystemUI and change the .png of what I want to another image of the exact same size (pixel wise) and then I finish project but when it's done doing everything it says status bar crashed and I have to reinstall the entire ROM.

I am running CatyRom on my Samsung Infuse 4G.
[Android Themes] buckhunter:
The status bar will forceclose after you apply the changes then you reboot and it should restart the status bar.
[Android Themes] ms28leo:
Ninja morph not working

i recently installed ninjamorph free version from market n try to change some status bar icons n color of dropdown bar in my Alcatel OT 990 stock rom but it always bricked the rom n my phone hangs in boot loop every time i tried.

i followed some tutorial videos on youtube n some forum threads, and in my opinion i am doing the right way but i m not successful to change any thing. i tried both drawables HDPI and drawables MDPI and i think my device is MDPI with 320*480 resolution.

i wana tell u that i extracted some custom themes zip files and i tried to change same png that is on stock rom with unziped png, drawable MDPI with drawable MDPI. i also used the edit option from ninjamorph to invert color but again got my phone hanged in bootloop at resrart,

i need ur guidance can we do change in stock rom with this app? if yes then where i m wrong and how i can do change?

regards::confused:
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
Stock ROMs lack the DEODEX that's required to successfully theme. I would recommend using a deodexed version of your ROM or posting your stock ROM to a file sharing sight and asking someone to deodex. Lastly there are many friendly to use deodexing programs with decent UI's, search a bit make up your mind and good luck.
[Android Themes] ms28leo:
Thanks for ur aknowledgement dear, have a nice time:)