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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
As mentioned, the applicable xml files have not changed between Sprint releases, so unless the rom dev changed something in the applicable file, it should work out of the box.

What specific XML file (attachment) in the post in the thread did you download to edit and drop into your framework-res? Also, wouldn't hurt to post up your modified XML to verify syntax.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
I used the xml files that you have attached to this thread and modified them to say Sho Nuff (I've attached the modified xml files as xml.txt files like you did) I'm not sure if the dev changed anything in their ROM but for some reason no matter what I do, if I do the hex change it throws me into bootloop. I've also attached the framework from the ROM with the Theme I'm using in case you have time to change the banner and status bar for me to read "Big Mark's Evo". Thanx a mil for taking time out to reply back and your help.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
Very true it works perfect on myn's rls5
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
There are multiple XML files per post. I need to confirm you started with the correct version in the first place, assuming the edit was then done correctly.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
Attached are the two xml files that I got from your post in there original formats (untouched). Those are the files that I used.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Both of the files you've attached have been edited incorrectly.

I can't reiterate enough that if you hex edit a file, if it warns you that you are about to change the file size, you did it wrong.

Attached are stock XML files (standard lock and notification window XMLs), modified to say "Big Mark's Evo", which should do the trick.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
These didn't work..they sent my phone into a bootloop again. Check ur pm's I sent you the framework.apk that I'm using, maybe it's something in there that's causing the issue.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Try them one at a time and see which is causing the issue.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
it appears to be both of them. I tried the keyguard_screen_tab_unlock and bootloop. Restored and tried the status_bar_expanded and bootloop again. Good thing for Nand backups :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
just a suggestion try using ninjamorph for the market. put your modded XML files on your sdcard, then open ninjamorph up start a new project, pick the apk you are working with, put your modded XML files in the correct place, then finish the project and reboot your phone. this worked for me
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
Cool, will try that..is metamorph the same as ninjamorph?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
No metamorph you use an premade theme nijamorph you can change things right from the phone
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
oh ok...well I'm back from another Nand restore cuz the ninjamorph tip didn't work either...it has to be something wrong or some change the creator of the AzraelX3.0 ROM did to the framework that's causing this mod not to work right. Thanks for the heads up on ninjamorph tho, I'll be using it now :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
My guess would be there is something that he modded in his rom causing this problem yeah I have been loving nija here recently
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
I asked which file you used from the applicable post to be sure you were starting with the right one. You provided me the file in a post, so I edited on your behalf, as your own version was done incorrectly. However, after your report that that too didn't work, I finally took the time to look at the framework-res.apk you provided via PM, and can see that it contains the Power Control Widgets in the notification menu, yet, for some reason, you've grabbed the XML file in the applicable post w/o Power Control Widgets, so it's no wonder it doesn't work...

Now, the lockscreen, I compared the XML in your framework res, and it is identical, so there is absolutely no reason why it wouldn't work, that I can see.

So, to make a long story longer, here is a flashable zip to try as an experiment to see if it works for you. If it does, let me know, and I'll explain further why it is an experiment.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigMark82:
Thanks for the flashable zip, it worked beautifully. Ok I may have grabbed the wrong xml for the status bar but can you explain to me what was the issue that caused the keyguard xml to throw a bootloop too? What did you modify in that xml? and like always you rock man!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
The XML for the keyguard is identical in the flashable zip, to the one I provided you a few posts up. In fact, BOTH xmls are identical to the ones I provided to you for your previous ROM, since the files have not changed.

So, all I did, and all you had to do was grab the original I provided for you previously and drop them into your new framework-res.apk.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jcresu8i:
can someone please edit my framework to say Jeff's4gEvo again please
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
here you again:D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jcresu8i:
Hey thanks a lot again
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jprovan1:
My name is Jeff also, how can I apply this apk to my evo?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
the op has all the directions
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jprovan1:
I'm a noob, what do you mean?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
the first post has everything you need
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rocklee99:
hey can u help i tried this and all my stuff got erased, im going to try to delete my file and see if that works, im like freaking out now....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
i need more information what exaclly did you do, what rom are you on, what files did you use and what do you mean everything got erased, and if you did a nandroid before this just restore it and you will back to where you were
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roy.money:
I know the work you have to put into changing the xml file to allow for the text change is huge. I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction to learn how to do this myself. I understand if it's too lengthy a process to explain, or if you don't really want to sit down and write out the instructions, but just an idea of where to start would be great.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Stajdanley:
Thanks for the awesome tutorial and method. Nothing too fancy, just flaunting my Supersonic ;)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] baseballhombre2:
Ok, I've been able to do everything fine but I can't push the file back to my phone.

after i remount a attempt to push, it says it can't copy the file because "the directory isn't empty"
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
put your modified apk up here and i will make it a flashable zip for you and see if that works
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] matthewdavisnelson:
I had what I figured to be a huge problem but figured out that my "huge problem" was simply me being, uh, silly.

Can someone tell me whether the original XML files for download in this thread will work with Warm TwoPointTwo RLS5?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
yes they will except the notification bar one and for that one just use the rls4 one it is the same and will work
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] matthewdavisnelson:
I successfully updated the status_bar_expanded.xml, which resides in the /res/layout-hdpi folder of the framework-res.apk file. However, I failed update the lock screen banner.

I downloaded the provided keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml.txt file and followed the instructions just as I have before, replacing the string "Sprint" with my name and surrounded by space characters to center my name in the middle of the HTC Sense lock screen. I copied/pasted the XML file into the /res/layout folder of the framework-res.apk file and then pushed the APK file to my EVO.

Upon reboot, I see my name in the notification window but the lock screen still reads "Sprint".

Any ideas?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
from the sounds of it you want it changed on the htclockscreen and you are using the Asop lockscreen xml and direction try this one http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8521201&postcount=15
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowetax:
nice !

props to JiChiSurf for everything he does - just awesome

and some thanks to this roscoe guy :)

good job dude
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
So, I pulled these two files from my framework-res.apk but I can't figure out what I need to change.

Can someone help me out?

I pulled my files, because I didn't want to screw anything up with regards to the themes/mods I have installed. If I use the files provided, will it affect any of these?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
If you use theseit will not hurt anything these are the ones you need to use
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
Thanks.

The lockscreen worked (as it has before), but the status_bar_expanded still says Sprint. It's too late for me to figure it out now, I'll try again tomorrow.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
If u need any help let us know
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
I think i may have figured it out. I put the file in /layout not /layout-hdpi. I will test this when I get to work and let you know.

Thanks again.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] irock1985:
Ok so i am running Myn's RLS5 with rips C&C v13 - I want my lockscreen to say Irock1985 - can someone just make a zip for me... all this xml, hex stuff is giving me a headache :confused:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
Put a copy of your framework-res.apk up here and I can
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] skndeep102:
Nvm
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mcdwll_mrcs:
Where can I find the framework-res.apk on my phone? Anyone???? I want to change my banner but I don't know how and I was wondering if someone could make a zipable apk for me. I don't know where to start though. Somebody please help me!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
do you have root explorer if so go to system/framework and it is in there if not use adb and those codes are on the first post
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mugsaway:
Ok, I think I am ready to try this ADB stuff. I have Myn's RLS5 and Konikub's Aloysius theme. This is compatible?

I edited the files and placed them in the tools folder, inside the AndroidSDK folder on the C drive.

Kinda lost as from here on out. Can someone tell me what the commands are that I need to type in. I am using Sense. These are the files I modified: Lock_screen_bar.xml and status_bar_expanded.xml
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] luist4498:
Here is the frameworks that you asked me to post. I would like both the lock screen and notification bars on mine to say Dirty $outh exactly as written. BTW, i have the AOSP lockscreen not the sense. Thanks a lot for helping me out man!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] luist4498:
This one is my wife's framework. On the lockscreen (also AOSP) she wants Rachel and on the notifications bar she wants Martinez.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
I thought I replied to this but it did not show up guest you need to get your framework-res.apk using the method in the first post out three one right above yours then you place the files where they go according to the directions in the post then you push that back to your phone. for the status bar make sure you have rls 4file
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
What roms are you two using
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
Here are the framework files back. Just delete the part before framework_res.apk and push them back the your phone, then reboot.

I just used the basic file for the status bar, may not work depending on the ROM you are using.

Let us know if they didn't work and we will get if fixed for you.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
Thank you for helping my 7 month old has been extremly sick so I have not had much time
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mcdwll_mrcs:
Why is it when I download the framework-res.apk and go to install it, it is saying application not installed? Is there another way for me to have to do this?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mcdwll_mrcs:
@marriedman, how did you get your framework-res.apk to post on here? I see it in system under framework but I don't know how to post on here. I'm sorry everyone I'm new to this stuff.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
No problem, hope he/she gets better soon.

Sent from my rooted Evo4G
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
You don't install this. You have to either use adb to push it to /system/framework or you can use Root Explorer to put it there (make sure to check permissions).

Sent from my rooted Evo4G
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marriedman624:
Use the adb commands in the OP to get it onto your computer.

Or use Root Explorer to make a copy to your sdcard. It is in /system/framework

Sent from my rooted Evo4G
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] luist4498:
I can't get this to work with root explorer. keep getting black screen then boot loops! Any way to get some zips I can flash in recovery?

From my iphone slayer 4G

BTW both phones are running Warm 2.2 RLS5
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
try these just flash
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Okay, the OP has been updated to include another file, keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml.vanilla.sense.txt, which supports those using the vanilla locks mod for Sense.

This took a little more adjusting, as out of the box, the time to the left gets in the way of the carrier name (or your custom text), when you extend its length with your own text, but it is good to go now. Be sure to use that version if your ROM has the vanilla locks included.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
sweet thank you
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Jedis:
Forgive me, as I've just moved from the Hero to the Evo a week ago...

While using CM6 on my Hero, I was able to just edit the text in eri.xml and push that to the phone to change the 'Sprint' text on the lockscreen to my name. Is this not possible with the Evo?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
It has everything to do with the rom, as opposed to the phone. This mod is primarily for sense roms and/or for those who think it's a bad idea to edit a system file that is set to the carrier name for a reason, other than simply to display its value on the screen...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rivertamer:
Roscoe thanks again brother...lovin the mods.....learning alI can this weekend......i am in baltimore....not loving the football deals today.....not really watching the playoffs.....so I am on xda and my laptop.lol

Sent from my MYN ENHANCED EVO 4G!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
Not a problem but these mods are JsChiSurf's work I'm just helping him with the thread he is a very busy man and I am the same way I never did like watching sports I would rather play
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
And thank you for your help.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SteelH:
If you change via CDMA workshop, you will lose the ability to update and/or run certain Sprint apps. (I know because I've done it before!)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Yep. People just don't get it. The whole point of this mod is to prevent changing those things. This technique is intentionally 100% cosmetic with 0 impact on any settings. That's the beauty of it. Oh, and you get to have different strings on different screens if you want too ;).
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
not a problem glade I can

not only that this method is safer, cheaper, and easy as hell
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] moseso:
I get boot loops too...

This thread is a long read, and I haven't done ALL of it -- but I've done a lot!

VERY helpful thing I found: Ninjamorph. My desktop is a Power Mac G5. Therefor, I have no access to the SDK and the adb commands. I also have to "translate" a lot of what is said here. Anything that helps me work on board the phone is appreciated.

My gear: 0003 hardware, running Sprint Lovers ROM 3.70.651.1

The structure I found in this ROM is /framework-res.apk/res/layout-hdpi-v4/status_bar_expanded.xml. I have read, here, that the -v4 indicates that my framework-res.apk has been modified, in some way, from stock Sense, and that the status_bar_expanded.xml, posted in this thread, may not work on this ROM. Indeed it does not. I was entirely successful with the lock screen mod, but the status bar mod gives the phone incurable boot loops.

I am guessing that the fact that I have a percentage battery icon in my status bar (a feature of the ROM) is the reason framework-res.apk is modified.

Have one of you helpful people come up with a status_bar_expanded.xml that can be used in this situation? If not, what should I post here, in request of aid? Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
what status_bar_expanded.xml are you using try the third one (status_bar_expanded.xml.pc.txt)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] moseso:
Thank you!

Although, this is not a 100% success yet. It booted up! My name is on the status bar, instead of Sprint's. But -- it seems to have broken my calendar. All my calendar data is gone. An attempt to restore it with Titanium Backup didn't work, and it won't refresh from Google. So far, I haven't found any other lost functions...

Update:

Tried the Market. Market encouraged me to sign in. Apparently the mod signed me out of Google. Once signed in, again, my calendar updates properly. An odd -- and worrisome -- bug, but it can be fixed...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
this mod does not touch the calender in any way so I dont know why that has happened
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] moseso:
status_bar_expanded.xml.pc.txt works on Sprint Lovers ROM

I certainly don't know the nuts-and-bolts of what happened, either. But, basically the "pc" version works on Sprint Lovers ROM.

The application of the mod apparently breaks one's connection with Google at least, it certainly did mine. No biggy. Just sign in again. It also seemed to mess with my Accounts & sync settings -- perhaps part of the same phenomenon, or perhaps, related to re-signing in at Google. Whatever. Again, not a very big deal to fix.

Thanks again, for the point in the right direction!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Saying something broke infers that it no longer works. The mod broke nothing, rather, caused you to have to simply re-sign in, which is clearly covered already in the OP, so you are stating something already covered:

The OP and posts throughout the thread also provide different XMLs based on your ROM setup, where 'pc' in the name, refers to ROMs with the Power Control widgets in place, so, it should have been fairly straightforward to know which XML to use, I would think, based on if you see the widgets in your notification's window:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mando41:
this is easy

Thank you so much for this thread JsChiSurf it was very detailed and easy to follow.. it just rocks !!!!! ( hated that sprint banner)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DaddieDiesel:
ok so read almost the whole thread and learned alot and have tried this mod with a base Azrael 2.4 and was good but now running Azrael 3.1. also themeing it and a few other mods cant find what im would be the correct file to edit. i understand that when adding a theme, plus add on's and the folder in which it resides has changed.

eyes feel like dryed crusty saucers. I can find the hex string explained in the thread but cant find it in the framework.apk.

maybe some one can take a look and just point me in the right direction,or maybe ive just gone mad and dont realize it. Running Azrael 3.1 with slayers skull theme2.0 with the Js vanilla lock clear taskbar and also removed the clock in the taskbar.

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
It's not in your framework-res, out of the box. This whole mod is based around custom XML files that I've created to support the use of static strings, so you have to use an XML supplied here as your starting point.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DaddieDiesel:
I can find it on the supplied file no problem and have no problem editing it, but when i get it to my evo having major boot loops so i tried the hex editor in the market and cant find the correct string, so then i just started pulling the files that were mentioned in the thread and have searched but im unable to find the correct string to modify it. tried various locations, even searched the whole framework with HxD and still cant find the proper string.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
As mentioned, you're not going to find it in any files excepts the ones I supply.

If it bootloops, it was either done wrong, using the files supplied, or it's incompatible with your ROM.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DaddieDiesel:
Thanks will give it another try mayve i miss something, edited wrong or something else im not doing right. Ill get right after i get some sleep. Thanks again.

sent from Daddie's EVO from your moms.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Best bet, if you want, is to post up your modified XML to verify its contents. Also, be sure to select the correct XML posted, based on if widgets are present, etc.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] tsoms:
can someone point me in the direction of how to use adb (for the incredible)? like install it and set up the bridge? ive been searching for hours have skd installed and i think i have the right usb driver, but i cant enter any text in that black terminal that opens when i open skd. what am I doing wrong/am i even doing anything right? i just need a little help (for a noob please... :) ). thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=532719
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] tsoms:
I FINALLY got this after literally ten hours of trying and failing. at least eight of those were dedicated to trying to install adb. No success. i tried on three different computers at least 5 times, and im still confused as to what went wrong. it seems as though there are no drivers out there that i could find for the incredible? weird, but everything i tried my computer didnt even recognize as a driver, and my computer just went ahead and applied the same driver i had already used for unrevoked (like android composite adb driver or something like that). I looked everywhere, even in the post i was pointed towards, and nothing worked. sorry about my ranting, its just frustating, im sure you all have experienced it before. so anyways, if anyone's looking for an alternative way to do it without adb, do this:

for htc lockscreens, although the same concept could be applied to vanilla:

after you've already made your new file, edited with the hex characters, install droid explorer and 7-zip. plug your phone in and start droid explorer on your computer and let it do its thing. get droid explorer all set up (it should detect your phone), then all your files will come up (like what you would see on root explorer, but on your comp.). go into system\app and right click on htc lock screen, and copy it. paste it to your desktop. right click and open it up in 7-zip, which will give you access to the files within the apk. go into res\layout and delete the old lockscreen .xml file and replace it with your new one (I had trouble with this at first, see bottom of post). then exit 7-zip. go back into your copied lockscreen apk once again, just to make sure that the size and last edited changed. go back to droid explorer and delete the htc lock screen apk that you had copied from the system. then copy your new, modified htc lock screen and paste it into system. once this is done, you can disconnect your phone and restart it, and hopefully your lockscreen text has changed! good luck and i hope i could help if you're also having issues with adb

the lockscreen file that i edited the hex in kept saving itself as .txt instead of .xml. all you have to do is open you edited file, even if its saved as .txt, in your hex editor, then just copy and paste everything into a new file and save it as an .xml. simple enough.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DaddieDiesel:
so after some much needed sleep and normal life stuff,..ie dealing with Chicago traffic ughhhh. got the two files edited and about to drop them back in if some one would be kind enough to check them for me id appreciate it.