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[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Just do it manually. Open the apk on your computer with 7zip, drag the res folder out. Go in and replace the png's and I also recommend putting them in the land-hdpi folder as well but that's optional. Once you've done that, open the apk again, click on the edited res folder from you desktop and drag it over the res folder in the apk, a message will appear, click yes. Then use Root Explorer to move it to /system/app, fix permissions, and reboot. That's what I did before I started signing them.
[Android Themes] lawgone:
I tried the editing thru root explorer but it don't let me to move or replace the pngs in /res/drawable-hdpi. The files were just kicked off to the sd card root and made another copy of the edited pngs. The files to be replaced inside the /res/drawable-hdpi are still there.

Anyone help me please.
[Android Themes] hyelton:
I love widget locker compaired to the crap that was on the samsung mesmerize
[Android Themes] lawgone:
I've tried the 7-zip method to replace the pngs in hdpi then followed the root explorer method.. checked permissions properly. However I can't see my widget locker app, though it's still at /data/app. I tried to reintall but it failed.

Help me please!
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Are you uninstalling it before you move the modded one to /system/app? And after you move it, you have to reboot for the changes to take affect.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Thanks for that:)
[Android Themes] lawgone:
Alright here's what I've done.

I installed the WidgetLocker v1.2.8 apk I downloaded from google, since I can't find it in the market.

Then via root explorer, I copied the com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.apk in my sd card then did the 7-zip method.

After that, I moved the com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.apk to /system/app as you posted, check the permissions (as posted in the first page) then reboot.

Nothing changes. :( Help.

Edit: I tried to reinstall the com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.apk and "installation failed". What will I do?
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Okay,

If you purchased WidgetLocker from the market, it will be under my apps, and if it's not installed, it will be at the bottom and say "purchased".

Second, you have to uninstall the original WL before you install the modded one. Then you fix permissions, and reboot.

You can't install the modded regularly if that's what you're trying to do, unless it's signed, which in this case, it isn't. And you can't install the original one until you delete the one you placed in /system/app. If you have one in that folder, it won't install. So, basically, to install the one you have, delete the one from /system/app and reboot, then install the one that isn't modded.
[Android Themes] lawgone:
Thanks for the reply. First what I'm trying to say is that I can't search for WidgetLocker app in the market, I don't know if it has something to do with my country (because I've noticed that most apps weren't in the search results of the market) that's why I just downloaded it thru google search.

Next, haha I think it's my fault not to notice that there's "settings" in WL, all I have to do is tick on iPhone. :D It's now working dude. Thanks a lot.

Another question: What are the other set-ups in the settings that I need to tick/untick? And also, how will I get rid of the default unlock screen of SE? Can't find it in the settings.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Ohh, I didn't think about it not being listed in your country. I don't know why it wouldn't be but who knows.

Haha I thought you knew that:) I should've mentioned it. The default lockscreen you can't get rid of. This is basically just a mask. Occasionally you'll see your default lockscreen(the 5 second rule), but that's only if you lock and then unlock your phone right after.

In advanced, there is a root bypass you should tick. It supposed to help with the 5 second rule but I don't see a point to it since it still does it but oh well. All other settings are optional. Leave the icon in the notification bar. If you turn it off, it will cause the app to stop running at times and you'll get the default lockscreen.
[Android Themes] n4rrOx:
try to replace the .pngs with ASTRO ... Root Explorer doesn't worked for me, too.

1) Install WL

2) Copy .apk with Root Explorer to sdcard

3) Replace .pngs with Astro

4) Copy .apk with Root Explorer to /systen/app/

5) Set permissions

6) Reboot

The next time you'll mod WL you just have to go through step 3-6...

Works without problems and take me 2 mins with reboot!
[Android Themes] nozerogravity:
@vicmora5

Thank You! That make my day :D
[Android Themes] lawgone:
I see. But I don't want to confuse myself over and over again with that ruling whatsoever haha. Here's what I've done, I installed SwitchPro widget, and added "auto screen lock", I disabled it.. and I'm not getting any default lockscreen now. :D

@n4rrOx - Thanks dude. I'll try that one.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Even if you lock and unlock it right after? I tried no lock but even then it wasn't perfect. Maybe this will help.
[Android Themes] lawgone:
Yup. Basically the auto screen lock feature enables/disables the lockscreen. Try it.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Dang, it works:) I tried an app that disabled it and it would mess WL up and would disable it and what not. This works perfect:)
[Android Themes] lawgone:
That's great. Now what I'm trying to figure out is how to enable the pattern lock without messing up with the WL, of course with no default lockscreen as well.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
I'm pretty sure you can't do that. I know when the lockscreen is enabled and you try it, when you unlock WL it goes to the default lockscreen, then you have to do that one and you get the actual lock. WL needs it's own lock.
[Android Themes] Pneuma1985:
One question why not develop a widget that allows you to modify lock screen with your own personal images and sliders perhaps a selection on the app or maybe a custom option... seems more sensible to me!
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
If I'm understanding what you're saying correctly, that's what the upcoming update includes.
[Android Themes] WrlsFanatic:
Thanks to this thread, I was able to make a theme that was close to Token, but using the Dark Token icons instead of the light ones... it's PERFECT!

Oh, and I don't know why ShootMe sliced off the top part of that sound icon, but it looks perfect on my screen.
[Android Themes] akoe:
Its nice :) good job!

Sent from planet earth
[Android Themes] emli_:
hi guys! please help me, when I try to push widgetlocker back I get this message:

"adb push com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk /system/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk failed to copy 'com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk' to '/system/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk': Permission denied"

been lookin all over the internet but can't find a solution that works! please.
[Android Themes] :
mount rw the system partition before...
[Android Themes] emli_:
same as before.. "Permission denied"
[Android Themes] :
---(assuming you use windows)---

-reboot in recovery

-open a CMD window

-type "cd X" (X is the android sdk directory) and click return

-type "cd tools" and click return

-type "adb shell mount /system" and click return

-type "adb push X /system/app/" (X is the path to the widgetlocker.apk in your PC) and click return

-type "adb shell chmod 0644 /system/app/widgetlocker.apk"

-type "adb shell sync"

-reboot phone
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
If you have multiple com.tesla..apk in /data/ they'll start to be named

"com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-2" and -3 etc. So yeah. Delete them.
[Android Themes] wahur1:
Ok ill delete it...how would I know I'm not deleting my current version?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I'd just delete every one of them and do the operation of installing it once more.

Just to be sure. But it's personal choice. It's probably not gonna fail if it's working now.
[Android Themes] ugh what:
I did it all with the apk manager method and it worked fine. I have both a custom sense and custom iPhone slider on the same install that I can switch between and it has survived several reboots without a problem.
[Android Themes] Raadius:
So I gather nobody was able to figure out the unlock/lock tone sitution for the Widget Locker mod?! :(
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
"Fraack" (I've been watching Caprica. I'm seriously thinking about dropping '****') I forgot!

Will check out.
[Android Themes] ilangoadigal:
What is the weather app used here?
[Android Themes] crazyg0od33:
Did you sign it and install like an apk our did you push it via adb?

When I try installing it says to me.."application not installed" I can get it running when i adb push it, but it doesn't survive a reboot..so I have it in system right now
[Android Themes] ugh what:
Oh it did that to me initially too. I had to reinstall the market version of the app and then install the apk like a normal one and allow it to overwrite the market Widget Locker. Then it wasn't a problem.
[Android Themes] Arlandw:
Beautiful Widgets =]

One of my favorite apps.

I would post my set up but I can't because I have yet to be approved =[
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Yeah.

So I can't get the sound to work. :/

EDIT: I got the sound to work. I just checked both Lock and Unlock and it decided to work.
[Android Themes] frostman89:
@zHk3R where do you get them multi colored wallpapers, I have been craving them as of late.

Also if anyone is curious, I am still using those iPhone pngs I cut out from a screenshot, lol.
[Android Themes] crazyg0od33:
Does anyone else get a parsing error when siding an apk with apk manager?

And if I am doing any method but the adb method, do I have to uninstall widgetlocker first?

Thanks
[Android Themes] ilangoadigal:
You have to uninstall first.
[Android Themes] crazyg0od33:
is that why im getting a "parsing error"
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I get my wallpapers over at DeviantART.

I've got a little collection in my Dropbox also.
[Android Themes] dk2000zx:
Is that an iPhone screenshot? or your android phone screenshot if its an android screenshot where did u get the moded HUGE typophone widget clock>?
[Android Themes] Raadius:
Send me the .apk please, only way to get it to work on my phone since I'm not rooted :/

EDIT: I have WidgetLocker receipt from the Market to show proof I have the app.
[Android Themes] ciz1k:
Can you reupload the image for "Sense Mod Revamp by zHk3R" Its not showing up for me or an alternative link :D

EDIT: Dont Worry It loaded on a Different Browser.
[Android Themes] S_Dot:
New Lockscreen
[Android Themes] thejajr:
i installed wudgetlocker then pulled the apk ..after that i used apk manager to change and sign apk then installed apk like any other ...i rebooted two times and mine still work after 4hrs of trying
[Android Themes] indisingh:
does anybody know when the update that has all the editing features in the app itself, will be available ?
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
If it works then what's the problem? Or did you mean to say it doesn't?
[Android Themes] allday23hero:
using APK manager i got it signed and successful install in the phone ... but it force closes?

I tired ADB method and that doesnt seem to work for me at all i downloaded everything it states and device drivers and still nothing...that method is out the window

The 1st step in the force closes method states for me to adb pull which i cant do..any suggestions?? Im not rooted.

thanks.
[Android Themes] vicmora5:
You are very welcome (:

Heres a reverse image search site where you could've found it yourself, use it for future searches :D
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
That site never works for me:/ Only once.
[Android Themes] vicmora5:
Lol /: idk I use it frequently.

And it worked for the wallpaper he was trying to find :D
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Haha that's true. I used it for a pic of an app that is now my default dialer. I tried using it to find out who a couple of girls were once so I could get some lockscreen wallpapers and it didn't work, unfortunately.
[Android Themes] ihavapro7:
how long will it be when we dont have to mod widget locker when were theming it
[Android Themes] iamrajeev:
M not able to do it ..no matter wht i try :confused::mad:

can any1 push Minimal Arrow & send me the .apk :)
[Android Themes] bilbobrian:
heres one I did this morning, files attached...:)
[Android Themes] nozerogravity:
Very nice!
[Android Themes] rinxas:
Can anyone tell me what font is used on Text Mod??? cuz i cant find the answer anywhere in this thread...
[Android Themes] faith5x5:
I know this tread is huge now, but I just stumbled upon it last night and could not get the "root explorer" method to work. I started looking for a solution and found this post on page 54. Works great - really helpful. All without a computer and once you get the hang of it, goes by really fast. Thanks
[Android Themes] RedSkyRoad:
Hi,

I got this WidgetLocker installed on CM7, pulled it, added images, signed it, pushed it and it still does NOT show up in app list or startup...

Could comeone please help me out here...

Question - after signing, do i need to push the file called "signed...." or rename it back to the one i pulled without the word "signed" atached to it?
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
just adb push signedcom.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk /.../.../com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.pk
[Android Themes] RedSkyRoad:
Other problem I have is to remove it completely - each time after removing allfiles that i know of and clearing cache and dalvik, it still wants to install over a previous version of the file when i run install...
[Android Themes] KidHuyDiet:
Hi, after looking at all these mods and the instruction on how to make them. I failed to comprehend how to do this mods. So is there anyone who would possibly help me make the "claw Mod" and "Street Fighter Mod" and make it into a APK file. I can show a copy of my WL receipt that i actually bought the apps. Please send me a private message if you can help me out.

Thanks Again
[Android Themes] dansan382:
so i got this working but it always go to this "tool mode". i long press it, turn it into lock mode. relock the phone my original lockscreen is on. i also selected remove the notification icon cuz that was annoying. but not sure how to keep this lock screen active.

if i open the widgetlocker app from the drawer it goes right back into the tool mode
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Yeah, the one in the app drawer is for tool mode...that's why you keep getting tool mode. There wouldn't be any point of the icon in the drawer setting to lock mode rather than tool mode. That's what the lockscreen is for:)
[Android Themes] lawgone:
This what makes iOS better than Android, at least in this aspect.

iOS is easier to personalize/customize, though Android has the better results.. at least in my few tries of customizing my screens.

But I have to agree with your opinion. :D

Question: How would I capture screenshots? PicMe doesn't work for me. Is there an app where I could take screenies just by pressing hardware buttons, and the shots will go directly to the album or pic folder?

Sorry for the off-topic.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Can try Drocap. Doesn't have the hardware button option though that I know of. ShootMe has it's default to shake in case you didn't know.
[Android Themes] hapyli:
ShootMe from market worked for me atleast. Just shake your phone and it takes a pick :)
[Android Themes] lawgone:
Thanks for your suggestions guys. I'm gonna try that.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Can also try PicMe. It's by the same guy that made ShootMe. If does live screens shots on a server for your browser. Just type in your phones IP and what not, and it will show you live screenshots and when you change screens, it refreshes to change. All you have to do is right click and save. I haven't gotten it to work for me but I know it does. I've seen it be used. I'm going to try again actually.
[Android Themes] lawgone:
I tried Drocap, but how will I be able to capture other screens? I just captured the screens inside the app drawer with the word "start" and "cancel" lol.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Just put it on like, a 5 second timer and once it starts, back out of it and go to the screen you want. Also, go to Superuser and disable notifications. Otherwise, a lot of your shots will say Drocap2 has been granted superuser...all that.
[Android Themes] lawgone:
You mean I have to click the "back" hardware button to back out?
[Android Themes] th3taman:
If you have created a modified version of Widgetlocker and want to install it and uninstall it easily, try this method. Put your signed apk that I'm assuming you created with apk manager on your sdcard. Uninstall the market version. Install the version off of your sdcard. Each time you want to install a different modified version because you may have modified the sliders, uninstall the old version and install the modified/signed version from your sdcard.

This method works flawlessly for me and will remove the old files with each uninstall. Much easier than messing with adb in my opinion.

iOS may be easier to use for the average person, but how does it have more personalization/customization options than Android??? :confused: Aren't you always stuck with the same screen app icons and that's it? Just thought that statement was incorrect IMO. :rolleyes:
[Android Themes] DigitalJedi:
So here's a question. I've done the widgetlocker mod a few times with no problem. I usually pick a Sense, iPhone, and regular style to all replace so I already have them all on there and can swith through them easily. My problem is that when I reboot the phone widgetlocker disappears and my Launcher Pro setup loses all of its widget so I have to put all the widgets back on my home screen, use Root Explorer to removed the widgetlocker.apk, reinstall from the market, re-mod, and go again. I am pretty sure it is because I use the Darktremor Apps2sd mod from what I can tell.

So I had the idea to just replace the .png's in framework-res.apk with the Minimal Mod .png's from this mod and have my lockscreen customized without widgetlocker. I pulled framework-res.apk via adb, opened the archive with 7-zip, replaced the png's, push it back with adb, and rebooted. What happens in kind of strange. It'll boot, load up the lockscreen with the new images I put in it but it will for some reason have the Nexus Live wallpaper on it which I am NOT using as my wallpaper. Then it will go back to the boot animation and be stuck in a loop. I restored from nandroid so no problem there but I'm wondering why this isn't working. I had the idea that maybe I need to be in fastboot to make this work instead of doing it with the phone booted so the framework-res.apk won't be in use when I pull it and push it back. Anyone have any ideas?
[Android Themes] catiebug:
I'm having a problem with find the com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk file. I've checked on both my phone and the SD card and the file doesn't exist.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Yes

Look in /data/app. If you still can't find it, you can download Quick System Info, SuperTaskManager, etc. to export the apk to the SD card.
[Android Themes] natious:
Is it possible to remove the clock from the sense style slider?

Sent from my Galaxy Tab of awsomeness
[Android Themes] dansan382:
yea, the stock lock screen still appears either very quickly before or after the widgetlock screen comes on.

cant get thing to get rid of stock lock screen
[Android Themes] cjward23:
If you wannt to ensure you get rid of the original lockscreen completely, and download "no lock" from the market.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Yeah, you can try No Lock like the he^^ said. For me, I use SwitchPro Widget and add 1 widget with the auto lock and I turn it off. I tried No Lock once and it kept messing up WL but that might've just been for me since others aren't having issues.
[Android Themes] SevereDeceit:
I have used Drocap2 and in my opinion it can't compete with ShootMe. It's fast, simple, and does a great job.
[Android Themes] lawgone:
Lol. I said easier in the aspect of personalization. You should've read the post that I have replied on to. I didn't mention that it has more options. :D
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Same here. I had to use it on my first Droid. ShootMe made like pics look like rainbows. Works great on my last two droids. I wish PicMe would work.
[Android Themes] reinbeau:
Interesting. Screenshot was the one that have me awful color, ShootMe works well.

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Android Themes] Hullie NL:
just made a lockscreen with the lg sense slider and i noticed it is speld wrong.

its says sidedown, im a noob with gimp and and other tools so can someone make it ok ? one with slidedown to unlock and one without the text ?

thanks
[Android Themes] Artholic:
Hello.

Hi, im new to mod thing on android, but i succeed whit moddin widget locker and made my own sliders.

Cant post nothing.
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
Send me a private message were to find them and ill post them up for you, with obviously you for the credit as the maker.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Hmm, it might've been that one. I couldn't remember if there were any others I've tried other than Dro and Shoot. It was months ago but that might have been it.
[Android Themes] Artholic:
Yeah, i'll and it is easy to get that 8 required posts i think :D
[Android Themes] n1gh7mar3:
Does anyone have the purple wallpaper from the first post?
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
Due to the limitions of XDA new members not being able to post stuff im posting this on behalf of member

Artholic

so i myself take no credit

for making these as im only posting these for him, so thank him not me please.

anyways with out further ado.

download links

iphone_slider

http://www.box.net/shared/ufr5hbxxnd

Sense

http://www.box.net/shared/8pi5neux4c

iphone_slider_background

http://www.box.net/shared/4oaqgk33nb

Again big thanks to Artholic ;)
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Those look great, Artholic. Any chance of making the iPhone slider for WidgetLocker Beta?
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
Wheres the beta located ?
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
It's a closed beta
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
Damm it :(

i could port them over if it was not.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Yeah, sorry. Just the sizes are different and there are more images involved I think.
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
Well after posting Artholics fine work which i liked i decided to edit it a little add a few bits take a few bits using his base sense_slider.png (hope you dont mind)

what i was going for was a matching cyanbread look to match the cm7 theme

download link

http://www.box.net/shared/xvbmuvjhvy
[Android Themes] Artholic:
Hel** no i dont mind! That looks great! :cool:
[Android Themes] Artholic:
Beta, hmm.. well i dont have it, so can i? :D Oh. waiting that new version of WL like crazy :confused:
[Android Themes] RedSkyRoad:
Anyone perhaps have the vector file (svg/psd) for the Dark Gradient iphone-slider?
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Haha I can't share a closed beta:)

Is this you?

http://EgoQuitStudio.deviantart.com/art/RelaXed-197011906
[Android Themes] kunu:
Hey guys, I'm a little frustrated...

So I'm trying to use the Root Explorer method in the original post. I do as the instructions tell me, and in the end, I reboot and all of my homescreen widgets are unavailable and the app disappears from my app list. Does anyone know what I should do?
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
There's instructions for that in the OP
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
How did you guys get the closed beta anyway? i wants it lol, did you guys pm kevin or something. ;O
[Android Themes] RedSkyRoad:
I was JUST as frustrated but THIS method worked like a charm :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11243636&postcount=1599
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
easiest way by far is put the modded

.apk in system/app

then reboot
[Android Themes] Artholic:
Thats really shame, but understandable :)

Yes thats me, I have 2 accounts on dA

Other is Artholistic ;) I made different users for Modding and Painting.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Oh, okay ha. I saw it and was wondering if it was you.

And yeah:)
[Android Themes] Scrupix:
Hey guys,

The people who use WidgetLocker Beta and have themes, please share them here if it is possible

Thx