yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid X Themes and Apps] ghostlypickel:
08 00 00 1C does exist. That's how I was able to change the colors for my theme.

Make sure the there are spaces, exactly like I typed.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
I have gone through all of the other status bar xmls, searched for it with and without spaces. Both work in HxD search. Anyway. My method now.

1. Get apk tool and follow the instructions to install

2. Decode framework-res.apk to a dir of your choosing

3. Now you have xmls you can edit without a hex editor, notepad works.

4. Change the values, re-encode with apktool

5. Pop the new framework on.

I'm out smoking a cig I'll test this method when I go back in. and update with results
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Getting errors on build...hrm...

EDIT: Finally got it to build. Making a nandroid backup before copying it back though....

EDIT2: built and then signed (which I shouldn't have done apparently) almost bricked. Apparently my nandroid backup failed too -.- says it can't mount the sdcard. I'll be back, have to SBF to 2.1 then Root, then install 2.2 again.

EDIT3: Whew, after a scare where SBF failed (had to format the ROM!) got it back on. About 15 minutes and I'll try somethin else.

EDIT4: Finally looks like I'm ok...working on nandroid, keep getting an error....
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
if you edit an xml file can you drop it straight into an unzipped fram folder, rezip it, rename it and install?
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
No. because the apk is decompiled. It has to be recompiled then I think signed. I've tried a couple methods and every time I copy the recompiled one to system, signed or not I get trapped at a logo loop. Thankfully if you use adb to copy the framework over you can copy a good one back the adb connection stays open. Copy it back and after a few seconds it starts to loaf properly again
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
when i decompile it said it couldnt for a few files, so recompiling will give me a bad apk, what if you recompile then pull just the xml files and place them in a good framework.apk . Have you tried that yet?

how many xml's are you changing at once?
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Just one. The reason I can't just drag and drop to a known good one is that the folder is not in the normal one. There are a bunch of folders missing. Look at the decoded folder vs. what's in the file when opened with 7-zip.

I'm changing /res/values/colors.xml
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
no luck with status_bar.xml in res/layout ? there is colors in there...
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Thought I had it there for a sec....getting much much closer. I can compile now, I get warnings but no errors...

Before when I had a "bad" framework, the droid text wouldn't even animate right, never got to the eye either.

Now I can get to the eye, but it just loops. Can fix by adb'ing the files back.

... Still working on this. Not giving up.,

EDIT: Yes. I'm positive. I've edited all I can in that file.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
imma see what i can get out of this

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en

and maybe tinker more with xultimate tool

dont you just love how no one will give a straight answer on how to do this... half threads here and there and still no whole...:mad:
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
I am very...very close.

EDIT:Omg...I got it. I'll edit the front page in a bit with instructions.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
hope thats going to come with full command lines you had to type :D
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Proof of concept...the only problem is the way I edited it...well, it's gonna be complicated to get it JUST to effect the notification bar. I'm working on that part now.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
you have exactly what i need for my theme, white verizon , notification text and white date. :D
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Note the Verizon is changed by a services.jar hack. Not this XML editing method.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] evilkal:
Meh apktool won't even work for me... I use the apktool command and it says 'java' is not a blah blah command lol. ****ing POS...

Think you could just send me the XMLs you edited and I'll stick them back in the framework-res.apk using NinjaMorph on my phone. This would work correct?
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
Nice write up.

SO.... gonna play with services.jar next? just to see what you can find...
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Have to install JRE on your pc probably.

If you can paste the exact error I can probably help if that's not it.

I'll be putting the re-encoded XML's up on the front page.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
I put the XML's up and a surprise note ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7886629
[Droid X Themes and Apps] evilkal:
You the man bro. I owe ya one for the XMLs and the hacked services.jar!
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Thanks man! Glad to help the community. Wait till the tool is done...it's gonna be pretty sweet.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Gonna take a nap, 6 hours of coding has tired me.

Got the following working:

- Initial Setup.

: This will install apktool, 7-zip, and check for adb on launch

: If none are needed it won't istall it obviously

: It allows for extracting and compacting apk's from the interface

: Allows for projects to be created and managed

: It will allow decoding and re-encoding of files using apktool

Look for something later tonight or early tomorrow.

I have more ideas but those will be added over subsequent releases.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
phim, i know you have a lot on your plate right now.... bbuuuutttttt.... pandora still shows up in the notification bar as black. You think this is controlled by the app or still somewhere in framework?

imma try and mess around with xmls in pandora later today. Figured since this thread is xml related i would post here.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] kastleberg:
When I do all of this and open up whichever status_bar.xml I want to change, it is still coded--a bunch of jibberish. I have moved files around, renamed and unpacked all sorts of stuff. I can't get apktools to decode it. What am I doing wrong?
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
other option i found that worked in a thread over on df is to have the apk on your desktop, using 7zip open the archive, navigate to the xml you want and drag it to your desktop, now open that with Hxd editor, find the edit you need to do, hilight the text on the right and type in what you need. drop the file back into the archive.

scratch that, just tried and wont work. Works for the eri.xml for some reason...

only option is apktools, is it giving you and error? which one?
[Droid X Themes and Apps] kastleberg:
You know, I got it figured out. I am not familiar with any of this at all. I was typing a lot of the stuff verbatim from the OP and, well, that just doesn't work. I feel stupid, but that's what happens to n00bs. Essentially, I was unpacking with 7zip into a framework-decoded file that I made. Thanks for the quick response!!
[Droid X Themes and Apps] mrZoSo:
Sounds great!! Looking forward to seeing this!
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
ok so im poking around in the pandora xmls right, find this one labled strings and its in the values folder..... man o man could someone have way to much fun in that xml :D

im sooooooo tempted.......

couldnt resist... screen shot in a few..

screenshot attached, just some of the fun you can do...

phim, question.... when you were playing around in the xmls for the frame work, did you figure out what the colors in status barxml and status bar expanded do?..... nm that didnt do anything noticeable
[Droid X Themes and Apps] hacku:
Love the screenshot...lmao
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
found more colors in res/values in framework.apk but when rebuilding it skips the values folder.... :confused:
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
What do you mean it "skips" the values folder?

Values is compiled, that's why it doesn't exist anymore. If it compiled without erroring, you will notice that your folder count between decoded and encoded is different by about 20-25 folders.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
Did not know that. I got worried because your still able to see some of the other xmls. Do you know what it turns into? So I can pull the newly compiled folder or file from that apk and drop it in my themed frame work? Or do you already know what the colors xml changes. I'm beating my head like you were a few days ago...

Good thing I already lost my hair years ago...

sent by your mom on tapatalk

...so searching around i come across this... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=695701 hope this doesnt interfere with your plans phim...
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Mine will be .NET and have more things you can do in it. But yes, I'm aware of and use that tool currently ;)

As for what the values .xml's are converted to...I don't know. You can't just drag and drop the XML's though. You have to decode, then re-encode the files.

I'm actually going to clean up this post tonight, so thanks for reminding me...it's hard to read and is pretty confusing. Certain files require different steps as well, so I'll break it out more.

As for what the XML's do:

status_bar.xml - Changes the Date color on the status bar, and the "ticker". The "ticker" is when something happens like, "USB Connected" and it says that when you first plug it in, you'll see the text 'roll' on the status bar, then roll away.

status_bar_expanded.xml - Changes the Text Appearance in the Actual ONGOING bar, like "USB Connection" and the text under it

status_bar_latest_event.xml - Changes the text appearance in the actual Notifications bars.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] Corey@rabbit:
hmmm, it worked for me, decoded edited and built an unedited framework, then took the xml i needed for the usb notification and dropped in my frame. Maybe i just got lucky...

even though the ongoing notification is white, it still doesnt change pandora or music, even though they are in the ongoing section... might of found a fix, wont know till i get home and actually can focus on it.

FINALLY!!!!! now i can sleep at night...

turns out you have to manually add text to the xml with note pad

see my attached and compare it to your decompiled music statusbarxml you will see the added color code, place this same code infront of the same android:ellipsize in pandora to get the same effect

might wanna add this in your write up phim..
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Will have some free time tonight so I'll be posting better, easier instructions. I will also have instructions for modifying /values xmls :) Couple hours or so.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Lol didn't get a much free time as I thought. Basic rundown...

Decode apk

Edit /values xml that you want. Styles.xml is the big one.

compile the apk

Open original apk

Drag out meta and android manifest

Open encoded apk

Copy in meta dir and manifest

Copy modified apk to sd card

Copy to proper dir

Done!
[Droid X Themes and Apps] mrZoSo:
@ phimuskapsi

Was wondering how that app was coming along?
[Droid X Themes and Apps] berniesteven:
I cannot find the png for the grey notification boxes. MB300 preclair beta 3. Thanks in advance.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] nyreyn:
This doesn't work for me

I believe I've followed these instructions (and the ones on the front page) and I always end up with boot loops. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Please helpl.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] castaway1:
can someone reupload Status Bar XML's ? link is invalid or deleted

i really need it.

BTW anybody know why when i use command (at point 3. ) with "-t"

it does not transfer anything to framework-decoded folder

but when i remove "-t" it transfer ir.. it is need to use -t command? im geting FCs so i searching for solution how to fix it.

THANKS
[Droid X Themes and Apps] dgware:
apktool command not working

The first command works and creates 1-droid.apk in C:\Documents and Settings\User\apktool\framework\

The second command above doesn't work for me.

>apktool d -f -t framework-res.apk framework-decoded\

I: Copying assets and libs...

and creates a folder named .out with a 46 byte file but framework-decoded remains empty.

Now, I noticed -t is for tagging so should this command be:

>apktool d -f -t droidx framework-res.apk framework-decoded\ ???
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
Yes, my bad -t should have droidx or whatever name you chose. If you DIDN'T name it, -t is not necessary.

@mrZoSo - The app is suspended, I got into work on actual android apps and haven't looked at it in awhile. I ran into a problem with batching commands, but I just got a bunch of material that will help me finish it. ... Just need to get around to doing it. Lately been up to my eyeballs in linux/java.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] phimuskapsi:
If you are getting boot loops, plug your phone into USB. Go to the android sdk tools folder. In the tools folder open DDMS.

Select your device (ADB must be running)

Look at the logcat (bunch of text flying by)

Look for RED error text.

Usually, my loops were caused by malformed XML's or bad .9.png files.

What I do to prevent this:

1) Copy off the framework-res.apk that LAST worked, EVERY TIME

2) When you copy your framework back, if it causes loops (and IF you didn't reboot, just copied it over the top for a *soft reboot*), then copy the last working framework back and it should recover.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] PIRATA!:
Good to knwo that someone is making these mods :)

I would like to edit the status bar subtitle color, and also all the default colro for all subtitles in Settings and apps internal settings menu (which I think is a default view color for all menues)

Can you please tell me which is the correct line for all the subtitles and which files are involved??

Other thing: I'd like to change them in green, but don'w know how to get the correct color name or rgb setting. Can someone please provide a list or a link on where to find them??

Thank you very much!!! ;)
[Droid X Themes and Apps] PIRATA!:
Need to opt for this solution because I am not able in any way to compile my framework-res back again because it is a modded one from a modded rom. I get about 1000 errors in undeclared something in several .xml files.

I have my decompiled .xml file, I have edited the color, but I need to compile it back, but I just can't, so I need to understand how to mod using HEX editors.

Can you please explain? I just can't find a way to search for colors in RGB fornat in the hex editor.

How I am supposed to make my search inside the file??

Thank you.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] xphildox:
thank you so much for this thread man, it has helped me immensely!!
[Droid X Themes and Apps] xphildox:
i've got a strange issue with apktool on my mac. i've managed to get it working, almost...

i can decompile just fine, but it will not let me recompile

W: Could not find sources

I: Checking whether resources has changed...

I: Building resources...

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, /var/folders/Yd/YdEgr3+7GA8gctiPrj4O6E+++TI/-Tmp-/APKTOOL6814986570065616917.tmp, -x, -S, /*****/*****/*****/xml editing test/working/framework-decoded/res, -M, /*****/*****/*****/xml editing test/working/framework-decoded/AndroidManifest.xml]

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(Unknown Source)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Unknown Source)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Unknown Source)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source)

at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Unknown Source)

at brut.apktool.Main.main(Unknown Source)

Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, /var/folders/Yd/YdEgr3+7GA8gctiPrj4O6E+++TI/-Tmp-/APKTOOL6814986570065616917.tmp, -x, -S, /*****/*****/*****/xml editing test/working/framework-decoded/res, -M, /*****/*****/*****/xml editing test/working/framework-decoded/AndroidManifest.xml]

at brut.util.OS.exec(Unknown Source)

... 7 more

Caused by: java.io.IOException: Cannot run program "aapt": error=13, Permission denied

at java.lang.ProcessBuilder.start(ProcessBuilder.java:460)

at java.lang.Runtime.exec(Runtime.java:593)

at java.lang.Runtime.exec(Runtime.java:466)

... 8 more

Caused by: java.io.IOException: error=13, Permission denied

at java.lang.UNIXProcess.forkAndExec(Native Method)

at java.lang.UNIXProcess.<init>(UNIXProcess.java:53)

at java.lang.ProcessImpl.start(ProcessImpl.java:91)

at java.lang.ProcessBuilder.start(ProcessBuilder.java:453)

... 10 more

any idea on this? i have searched and searched and searched, and it got me this far, but now i'm stuck :(
[Droid X Themes and Apps] PIRATA!:
I use this method on the status_bar_latest_event_content.xml file that is related to the Statusbar text colors. Perfect method!

Just look for 1C ** ** ** FF 12 for the colors.

In Darky's v9.2 they are

1C 00 00 00 FF 12 ---> (black)

1C 6B 6B 6B FF 12 ---> (grey)

1C 6B 6B 6B FF 12 ---> (grey)

Change them as you like and save and drag&drop inside framework-res.apk/res/layout
[Droid X Themes and Apps] zelendel:
Thanks for the thread guys. Got one question I didnt see. Anyone know where the text for downloading is? I be damned if I cant find it.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] kirbnite:
I believe that is downloadprovider.xml.

I can change the clock color on droid x running froyo 2.2.1, but no can not find where to change the color of the date at.
[Droid X Themes and Apps] helllmonkey:
I know this is an old thread, but I need some help. I cannot get the xmls rebuilt. I just wiped my ROM and did a factory reset so everything was clean. I can post the errors here if that will help.

I tried doing the hex editing as well, but I can only find/change one color, not all 3, and the color does not come out right.

Another option, if possible, could someone change these for me and send me the XMLs. I would like the code a5 92 63 to be used for status_bar.xml and status_bar_expanded.xml in both places. Also use a5 92 63 for the first occurance in status_bar_latest_event_content.xml and then ff ff ff ff for the other 2 occurances.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fuglynutlock:
Hi, I think there is probably a post here somewhere but it eludes me... On my Orbit 2 I installed a program to give a "new" (sms, mail appointment etc). Is there such a thing for HD2 that could be put on a quick link?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samsamuel:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Windows_Mobile/Links_And_Parameters
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] conantroutman:
You can either use the method samsamuel linked you to or you could set up an "action screen" on your left softkey and get access to various shortcuts like new sms/mms/email all from one screen...

Check this thread.....

Hope that helps.....
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samsamuel:
ooo thats nice, hadn't seen that before.

EDIT - oh wait,. i already have it cooked in, but bound to teh long press end key, d'oh, hehe
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fuglynutlock:
Thanks for the replies Guys. I think I'll have a crack at the action screen. Should be interesting for a Noob like me..........
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goog1e Phone:
Is it just me or does it take forever for data to come back on? I like to save as much battery as I can so I use only 2g network and toggle 3g when I really need it. But everytime I do this in the settings, it takes a good 30-45 seconds to come back on. If this normal?

Sent from my SGH-T959
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] junkdruggler:
It does take a few seconds but not 30-45 usually about 2-3 to cut off data and 2-3 more to reconnect.. thats been my experience...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] faido:
Hi guy !!!

I need "aljazeera live" for my HTC Touch Diamond

share it to me, thank you very much
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegreatcity:
I know Avatar is on the stock 2gb external card. But I just came from the Slide, so I want to use my 8gb card. I would still like to have this movie though.

I dont know where my card adapter is, so would it be safe to:

1. Put SD card in phone

2. Copy (or move? which?) from 2gb to PC

3. Put 8gb card in phone

4. Move folder from PC to 8gb
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eweo911:
Yup, should work just fine.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Or. if you have another phone or SD card reader available.

Plug that in with your Vibrant and move Avatar from your previous SD card to the 8GB.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegreatcity:
...and it just did. Thanks!

Never been sure whats safe to do with DRM'd stuff.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DWhite456:
hey all-

I picked up an Incredible yesterday that has Unrevoked 3.1/ClockworkMod 2.5.01

and the leaked 2.2 froyo ROM.

The boot screen:

XC Ship S-ON <----- I dont know how to change this or even know if I should

HBoot-0.77.0000

Radio 2.05.00.06.11

Build 3.16.605.0

Is there a way I can go back to a stock 2.1 rom and forget all the other stuff or remove it?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DWhite456:
anyone have any ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] AnalogX:
Ive tried many of the new and wonderful roms here and i like them a lot but id like to go back to the original rom that came with my phone when i bought it.....is that what they call a radio rom? if anyone can point me to the original rom in English for the HTC HD 2 Id be very grateful.
[General Questions and Answers] rorydaredkign:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=577717

You want a WWE rom. 1.48 is the newest I think. A radio rom is completely different just so you know. Its basically the software that interfaces between the phones radio functions (phone, wifi, bt etc) and the WM side.

That thread should have all the info you need
[EVO 4G Accessories] dtrammell:
I have one of the Ebay 3000mAh batteries + replacement back, and I love it by the way, but the new depth is approximately 150mm now, and now I'm having trouble finding an attractive car dock that fits it. I'm trying to avoid using one of those "universal" docks because they're all so big and bulky. But the really attractive docks like the SlipGrip don't look like they're made to readily accept slightly thicker Evos. If all else fails I'll probably try one of the Garmin mounts as mentioned in another thread, but first I thought I'd ask what everyone else was using for their Quasimodo Evos...

I didn't see this anywhere else in the forum - apologies in advance if it's a duplicate.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edufur:
I just recently rooted and flashed a stock rooted rom...

I figured out how to remove several other stock sprint apps.

And I searched... here and google. I was only able to find one hit and the person merely said they "did it"

So where do I browse to for the sprint NFL item to delete? Whats it called? Because I dont see anything in my /system/apps list that says anything along the lines of NFL, football, or otherwise.

Any help would be appreciated.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafroehlich2:
**I misread your post. I see that you already know how to remove apps. Sorry for the useless post.**
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomh1979:
if your rooted go to the market and get system app remover, that'll work perfect.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxomus:
You should be able to remove it with titanium backup as well.

Sent from my phone.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] echoside:
Use root explorer and goto /system/app I think its called sprint-nfl or _ if its not there try /data/app.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sombdy:
It's in neither of those places. Looked trying to help the OP and gave up because I couldn't find it either. May try again later.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] echoside:
what about /mnt/asec
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] echoside:
::smacks forehead:: the apk filename is com.handson.h2o.nfl.apk