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[Android Themes] dwray:
I can't seem to get any of the methods for modifying the APK to work. I first tried Root Explorer, and each time I went to paste the png files into the copy of the APK I placed on the SD card, it just pasted copies on the root of the SD card. I made sure that I was set to RW and that the permissions were correct, but each time I changed permissions, they reverted back to normal as soon as I hit apply. I next tried Ninjamorph, but without rebooting the app FC'd when I tried to open it. If I rebooted, it was uninstalled. I next tried the APKManager method, but I am using a Mac, and even downloading the linux version, I do not see any program to open to drop the APK file into. Finally, I tried using ADB, but since I can't my device drivers (Motorola Droid X) or run .exe files, I'm not sure how to continue. If anyone can help or tell me what I'm doing wrong, you would be my new best friend.
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
Download Android SDK for Mac from official website. Then download APK Menager for Mac. Link for APK Menager is: http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list

NOW HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON! :D
[Android Themes] nbrider88:
Wow thanks ! That worked. I moved it from data/app folder to system/app folder and rebooted. Stayed this time :)
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
"Download apktool-install-macos-* file

Download apktool-* file

Unpack both to /usr/local/bin directory (you must have root permissions)

Usage:

Open terminal/command line and type "apktool <enter>". Then you should see usage help."

And the second thing that might help you:

"Reported by kil...@gmail.com, Jan 10, 2011

It just gives the error:

apktool: can't find apktool.jar

Answer:If you're using Mac OS X you probably had the same problem as me. By default, the Archiver utility extracts the jar into folders.

Pop a terminal and extract the tar bzip manually:

bzip2 -d apktool1.3.2.tar.bz2

tar xf apktool1.3.2.tar

Now copy apktool.jar as per installation instructions."

From official website. Btw, I use Windows :)
[Android Themes] pd240:
Is anybody working on a honeycomb themed lockscreen for widget locker?
[Android Themes] Bizdady:
What rom are u on?

Sent from my Evo CM6
[Android Themes] pd240:
CM7
[Android Themes] Bizdady:
Did y want to stick to widget locker? If your cool modding your framework check out my mod. Right now I only have a zip for the Evo but I'm working on a mt4g, nexus, and dinc frame tonight and a ninjamorph version. Can also send me your framework if u want.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11419370&postcount=1

Sent from my Evo CM7 RC1
[Android Themes] pd240:
I dont have a problem modding framework. Thanks for the link. I will work on getting inc framework for current cm7 nightly and incorporating the mod.

I would like to get a version for widgetlocker so I can have all the advantages of the app.
[Android Themes] grass1jr:
Any chance we could get a poweramp transparent mod with white buttons?
[Android Themes] dwray:
It seems I have a new set of problems now. I'm still learning my way around the Mac, and I'm not sure where this is located.

"Unpack both to /usr/local/bin directory (you must have root permissions)"

Also, I tried to unzip the apktool1.3.2.tar.bz2, but it said permission denied. I assume this has to do with root permissions, but I have no clue how to change that on the Macbook. Sorry for all the questions, but I'm really trying to learn.
[Android Themes] n4rrOx:
Use Astro to replace the pngs in the apk and after that copy with root explorer to system/app/ ...set permissions and reboot.
[Android Themes] dwray:
Do I need to rename the APK when I move it to system/app?

Edit: I tried it without renaming the APK and then rebooted. Everything worked perfectly! Thanks to you and stankostanko for all your help.
[Android Themes] dwray:
Here's what I ended up with after all of those questions.
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
I tried searching for the widget locker.apk file using root explorer then i couldnt find it , and then after installing all the sdk files and adb files , i used the pull function then it displays the error saying the " data/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk" does not exist when i have it installed in my Motorola Milestone and I am using it at the moment.

I use Motorola Milestone. And I just figured out that the com.telsacoil.widgetlocker.apk exists here /data/data/com.telsacoil.widgetlocker.apk

And then I altered the command " adb pull data/data/com.telsacoil.widgetlocker.apk " still it gave the same error :(
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
Finally got the pull command working , and i transferred the .png files , but when i try to push it gives me error saying " Permission Denied "
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
Isnt there anyone around to help ?
[Android Themes] s197:
Sounds like you don't have read/write permissions. Did you try the "adb remount" command or mounting your partitions and pushing from Recovery?

Edit: Or, now that you have your .apk you may also want to swap the pngs and re-sign the apk. Then uninstall widgetlocker and install your newly signed apk.
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
I dont know what the mount command is , I tried giving the command

" adb shell mount /system but it dint work .

What am i suppose to do to mount it ? Any further ideas?
[Android Themes] Bizdady:
Try adb remount

Sent from my Evo CM7 RC1
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
Do I need to be in the recovery to push the file ?

Or Do I need to be in the recovery to mount ?

Coz When i go to Recovery , its showing device not connected.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I'm gonna sign the .apk when I get home, Raadius.

What images do you want?
[Android Themes] crazyg0od33:
Can I send you the images I want changed as well? Maybe you can somehow solve my problem? I have proof of install as well.
[Android Themes] soypoi:
I've tried ninjamorph and root explorer, I can't get it to work :( I already modded the file I like and everything. Can the apk manager be downloaded on a mac?

*goes to smoke to make self feel better about her failure*
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Hi!

I don't know if APKManager will work on the Mac. I doubt it.

I'm going to create an .apk for Raadius later today with the Sense Mod and the "Iron Man" one. (I'm going to edit it a bit first).

If you PM me with your recepit I can give you that .apk, but I won't be taking requests. This is the one and only time I'm doing it.
[Android Themes] Celtar:
Hi all

I've found this image and i love the transparent unlock bar in it.

I remember it is part of an app on the market (name is : xxxxxx locker or xxxxx lock) but i do not remember the exact name actually...

Anyone knows ? anyone could make a similar unlock bar to insert in widgetlocker ?

Thanks

PS : cannot post "outside links as new user...."

So see attached file :
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I'll see what I can do.

I've seen that lockscreen application. I don't remember the name of it, though.
[Android Themes] Rsloan:
Thats Simply lockscreen
[Android Themes] iTouch24:
ROOT EXPLORER

- - - - - - - -

1) Open Root Explorer and navigate into data/app and find com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk

2) Copy the .apk to your SD card

3) Open the .apk and navigate to /res/drawable-hdpi

4) Copy the two images you've chosen, overwriting the 'old' PNGs in \drawable-hdpi

5) Exit the .apk and copy it back to /data/app, overwriting the old .apk

You need to be in R/W mode.

Long click the app - Select permissions and do the checkmarks like this (* represents a checkmark)

* . * . -

* . - . -

* . - . -

i am performing this method ... followed everything.

after i reset the phone ... the WL is no longer in my app drawer .. i see in notes section, that could happen ... but how do i access application to enable it now?

in the past i read a mod that stated to install to system/apps ... that worked great until i had to update with a newer version of WL ... after removing file from system/apps .. it broke all my widget settings in sense and in LauncherPro ... so i figure going forward i would stick with the data/apps folder ...

please assist ... permissions are set correctly, just dont know how to get access to WL since it is not in my app drawer
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
It's a temporary mod, seeing as the file is not signed. So if you reboot your phone you will indeed loose your settings.

All the widgets on your homescreen won't even be able to load. The only way to fix this is to either create a brand

new .apk using APKManager, or installing WidgetLocker to /system/app

Read the first post. In the notes this is all mentioned. Go and delete all of your com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.apk's in /data/app

before you start doing anything again.
[Android Themes] iTouch24:
i went into /data/app ... there is only one com.teslacoil...apk

u are saying to delete again ... then copy the modded WL to data/apps again from sd card ?... or install the default WL first then overwrite it with the one from my sd card ...?

i didnt want to install to system/data ... being that it breaks all my widgets upon removal if i need to update WL to newer version ... and i cant sign being that i currently am using MAC device
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Like when flashing a ROM; Full wipe is encouraged.

If you have several WL.apks it'll most likely **** itself up somehow, so yes. Delete and do the whole operation once more.

And either way; If you actually update WL you lose your mods.
[Android Themes] iTouch24:
cache wipe u are referring to i am guessing... not factory restore

i only have one WL.apk

the whole operation ... is that install default.apk then copy modd ontop or just copy over the modded apk from sd card?

if u update WL i know i will loose the mods .. but i was saying if i place in system folder and then remove to update i loose all my Widgets on launcher pro and sense ..
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
No no! Don't wipe anything, I was just trying to put it in perspective. Forget about that.

Delete WidgetLocker.

Reinstall WidgetLocker from Market

Edit the images

That's your only choice, it seems like.
[Android Themes] Celtar:
Thanks ! :)
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Okay.

I've created an .apk you can install using any File Manager.

It includes my Sense Mod and iPhone mod by Frostman. I edited it a bit first.

PM me with your receipt to get it.
[Android Themes] PNLD87:
How do I get the reciept if I purchased months ago
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Look through your email.
[Android Themes] dk2000zx:
Please can anyone tell me how to enlarge typophone widget??. Thx

Edit: typoclock or whatever that thing is called
[Android Themes] peniston:
Well, you can't.

Unless you get a modded version of it. Which there are two floating around.

Chancellor's and some other one with Arial/Helvetica font.
[Android Themes] dk2000zx:
Exactly, can you point me out where i can get them? or pm me with the links?

I really appreciate it thanks :)
[Android Themes] Bizdady:
It should push in recovery, so adb devices won't list your phone? You can push while phone on while not recommended I have done before just try at own risk.

Sent from my Evo CM7 RC1
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
I tried adb remount and it gives " remount failed : Operation not permitted erorr"

I tried pushing it while its on , but then its at that time where it gives me permission denied while pushing the file to /data/app
[Android Themes] VegasEvo4G:
I tried using ninjamorph to do this but had no luck. I've tried multiple times, but the new .png's wont stick. I'm on a fully rooted evo running MIUI. I have read all the "may or may not work" stuff about ninjamorph. Has anybody successfully used ninjamorph to do this?

I have apk manager and sdk set up but the instructions are a little confusing. I would be GREATLY appreciative if anybody could assist. Thanks!!
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
First of all if you get an error in the cmd box that looks like this (Failed to get adb version) read this: http://forum.androidcentral.com/gen...sion-screen-capture-thru-sdk-windows-7-a.html

After you fix that follow the steps below:

Uninstall WidgetLocker form your phone.

Put instalation file in APK Menager/place-apk-here-for-modding.

Open Script.bat in APK Menager folder.

Type 22 then hit Enter.

Type 1, hit Enter.

Go to Projects in APK Menager folder/drawable-hdpi and copy images you want. It will ask you to overwritte. Click Yes.

Back to Script.bat, type 3, hit Enter. Type 2, hit Enter.

Type 4, hit Enter.

There is now a new file in "place-apk-here-for-modding" with name signed.com...

Transfer that file on your SD card and install.
[Android Themes] VegasEvo4G:
Thank you for your help. I'm getting ready to try it now. In order to get the widget locker apk on my pc, do I just download it from the market and use my file manager to copy it to the SD card?
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
Yes. :)
[Android Themes] VegasEvo4G:
THANK YOU!!!! (The buttons have been pushed!!) :)

It worked! And, more importantly, I know how to use SDK now!!! What's the saying go... Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime. Something like that. Now I can start theming like I want!!!

I appreciate your help so much man. Your instructions are so much more clear than in the tutorial of the OP. Hey, whatever works, right??

Catch ya around the forums!!!
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
Cheers ;)
[Android Themes] irish22022:
Okay, I followed these steps exactly. I still can't get this. I need help. I like the idea of doing this on my phone, because I have a mac and apkmanager doesn't work as well with mac as it does with windows/linux.

Step 1, everything fine, got it to my sd card. Then opened up ninjamorph, started a project with the one on the sdcard. While replacing the png's, I noticed that the thumbnails never actually changed, but I continued either way thinking maybe that was normal (new to ninjamorph). Finished project, signed apk (wasn't instructed either way... can't tell what that does). Opened zipsigner. All went well. Uninstalled WL, and deleted copy off of my sd card created with ninja morph (assuming ninjamorph doesn't bring it to a different file or folder, but rather just replaces the one you were working on). Then installed the one from zipsigner. Install worked. When selecting iphone for my slider, nothing is changed.

Help?

EDIT: What i did was download the one from the market, switch it to .zip, extract it on my desktop, switched the files, saved the modded folder on my sd, zip it through root explorer, change it back to .apk, sign it with zipsigner, then install it. Since ive been making my own mods i have 8+ signed WL .apks on my sd and the beauty of it is when i install a new one, it lets me install it over the old one.

OP should be rewritten for noobs though. root explorer/ninja morph steps dont work.
[Android Themes] hachoo:
Yes, you will need root and a file explorer to find the apps apk within the system files
[Android Themes] funeral666:
this worked! FINALLY! i was getting really frustrated :D

thanks a lot mate!
[Android Themes] virus_spreade121:
I am not able to push the editted .apk file back to the device. It says permission denied while pushing. I just placed the two .png files which i wanted and then put it in the tools folder of the sdk . But it gives error everytime I do it :(
[Android Themes] Rahzer77:
Very nice !! thx alot
[Android Themes] The Fops:
Hi all,

I tried to mod my Widgetlocker but i just can't make it work.

I wanted to try de APK Method, but where can i find my com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk?

I looked in my phone in data, but there's only one folder from another app.

What am I doing wrong?

|The Fops|
[Android Themes] preacher65:
I think you might be looking in the data folder on your sd card. You need to look in the /data folder in the phone's internal storage. You'll probably need Root Explorer or a similar app to access it.
[Android Themes] The Fops:
So I have to copy the apk to the data folder on my SD to get acces with ADB?

|The Fops|

EDIT: It's working!
[Android Themes] eldiablex:
I don't know why but whenever I try to modify the sense slider and replace it with another png i get the sense slider clock overlapping the slider. It overlaps in a weird way at the bottom of my screen and i can't remove it unless i go back to the stock sense slider.
[Android Themes] joeshmoe08:
Can anyone experienced make a honeycomb themed mod for these lockscreens? This might help for images needed : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=959602
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
That will be my next one. I don't have time right now so I'll just upload .pngs. In case you want to mod it yourself :) You'll find detailed instructions how to mod it with APK Menager in one of mine earlier posts. Just a page or two back.

Background should be completely transparent.
[Android Themes] irish22022:
What's the bottom ring for? I know that on the real honeycomb unlock when you push the padlock a ring pops up and you have to pull the lock out of the circle, but as far as I know, this can't be replicated in WL.

Unless you're doing the rotary thing? I know how to mod the WL, I just don't know what the ring is for...

Thanks!
[Android Themes] Lion_Ksa:
Thankful for you
[Android Themes] redsock:
help!

i followed the root explorer instructions. it was all alright and the lockscreen editing worked. after leaving my phone idle for a while, it automatically turned off. i couldn't turn it back on execpt to remove and put back the battery.

when i turned it back on, widgets couldn't load and Widget locker was not appearing. i read the #1 post :

If you don't sign the .apk using APKManager or APKTool after modifying the images found in res\drawable-hdpi WidgetLocker might disappear from your applications list upon reboot. Your homescreen widgets might not load (They will say LOADING). You won't be able to run WidgetLocker but the .apk will remain in your /data folder. So the next time you install WidgetLocker from the Market it will be renamed to ..telacoilsw.widgetlocker-2. (Good thing to know if you're gonna ADB pull).

now whenever i leave my phone idle it automatically turns off... what to do now?

i went to root explorer, searched for widgetlocker and deleted all stuff related. still not working...

- ok solved the automatically turning off problem by reinstalling :P how bout my widgets do i have to customize everything from the start!-
[Android Themes] th3taman:
Do others have the problem that after a restart or reboot you lose all your widgets? Really annoying to have to set them up again and wonder if anyone had found a solution to this?

Hopefully the new version that is in beta will address this if there's nothing that can be done in the current version.
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
As I said:

"First of all if you get an error in the cmd box that looks like this (Failed to get adb version) read this: http://forum.androidcentral.com/gene...ndows-7-a.html

After you fix that follow the steps below:

Uninstall WidgetLocker form your phone.

Put instalation file in APK Menager/place-apk-here-for-modding.

Open Script.bat in APK Menager folder.

Type 22 then hit Enter.

Type 1, hit Enter.

Go to Projects in APK Menager folder/drawable-hdpi and copy images you want. It will ask you to overwritte. Click Yes.

Back to Script.bat, type 3, hit Enter. Type 2, hit Enter.

Type 4, hit Enter.

There is now a new file in "place-apk-here-for-modding" with name signed.com...

Transfer that file on your SD card and install."

Apk Method never failed for me.
[Android Themes] th3taman:
What does that have to with what I asked? :confused: I'm talking about widgets on the screen disappearing after a reboot. The sliders and settings are fine. I know how to modify them in apk manager.

Also, your link doesn't work.
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
They will not disappear if you do that correct and have the paid version of WidgetLocker.
[Android Themes] th3taman:
I follow that exact process to a T and I lose the widgets after a reboot.
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
In settins, is your WidgetLocker Enabled? And is it checked Appear on Boot?
[Android Themes] th3taman:
Yep .
[Android Themes] irish22022:
hey stanko,

dying to get this honeycomb theme done on my phone, got everything but the lockscreen sliders. I saw your PNG's, but I'm trying to figure out what the ring at the bottom is for? I've only modded the iphone slider style, are there instructions somewhere that goes into detail about how to mod the other kinds of sliders? I'm assuming yours isn't for iphone sliders...
[Android Themes] pd240:
I am working on a honeycomb theme. I couldnt get the effect of the lock inside the large circle so I made a smaller circle for the target png. Thanks to bizdady for some of the png files.
[Android Themes] Scrupix:
Very nice work mate!!

Do you make the theme for WidgetLocker V1.3 ?

Would you share it after you will finish it?
[Android Themes] stankostanko:
So that you can make it just like pd240 did. Just resize it and put it on your backgorund.
[Android Themes] xaviorffviii:
Custom Star Wars lock screen for Liberty

I wasn't able to get the star wars lockscreen to work.

I was however able to make a kind of mod of it, I've included the files in this post. You have to know how to use apk manager, and you need the widgetlocker application.

This will maybe make a few people happy until someone can get the real one to work perfectly.

Sorry for the crappy quality of the images, looks way better on the phone, was taken with "webkey" for android.
[Android Themes] irish22022:
Okay. Pardon the noob question, but what's the size need to be? I'm on a droid x, and all of my best guesses have been nowhere close, and trial and error takes quite sometime with the whole process.

Any starting point?

Edit: After 10 rounds of trial and error, I figured it out. It wasn't easy, and it still isn't perfect (I don't love how the two circles aren't symmetrical, can't figure out how to fix that) but it still looks cool... I'd post it, but it will a different size for all of the screens in order for the circle to match up correctly.
[Android Themes] xxxdc5:
Has anyone created any new sense style sliders?

if not.... someone should. :) please please please :) haha
[Android Themes] redsock:
Using APK manager, i managed to succesfully do it. After rebooting my phone, i had the problems loading widget and widget locker does not work anymore. I have signed the .apk though... whats the problem?
[Android Themes] jjp84:
Hoping someone can help me here... I have modded my widget locker with this slider

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g123/ElizaPewz/4th-2.png

It looks great, but I am wondering is it possible to also mod the add on sliders? I use the Tesla LED and the Ringer mode toggle sliders, but rather than there standard colors, I'd like them to look like the mods in Cold November. I have tried doing this myself, but cannot get the images to look right. If anyone would be so kind to help, this would be greatly appreciated
[Android Themes] lesa0208:
can you share your lockscreen pngs?
[Android Themes] reinbeau:
They're in this post.
[Android Themes] bilbobrian:
For those of you having issues on reboot. Try doing it all on your phone using root explorer and zip signer as stated earlier. It works perfectly; installing normally, uninstalling normally, and on reboot. Hope that helps...:)
[Android Themes] Shahzam07:
Move those apps to phone

I had this exact same problem. What's happening is when the phone reboots widget locker starts up before your sd card is mounted so any widgets that are based on apps on the sd card don't load. So simple solutions is to move the apps from the sd card to the phone.
[Android Themes] f4stb4ck:
Is there any other widget similar to the Poweramp one?

I guess Poweramp is really good, but I dont want to pay 4 Bucks just for the widget. I'm happy with Winamp so far.
[Android Themes] kimyen.ng88:
OH MY GOD!! TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Will definitely have to try this out...

Mod edit: Please don't quote huge posts
[Android Themes] Droidxuser7:
What does it mean to sign the APK with APK manager?

I followed the steps (after reading everything) for using Ninjamorph and then had the issue with forgetting to sign it, so I went to do that, but the install fails with the modified APK and it also says nothing about signing it...