yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Guys, if you use Root Explorer you don't have to rename it. Move it to /system/app, fix permissions and then reboot and you're don't. If you do it from your pc, just copy the apk on your SD card, mount it or send it through Dropbox. Use 7zip to open it, drag out the res folder to your sd card, place the images in the appropriate folder, and make sure it replaces them and you you're not just making copies. Open the apk again, and drag the res folder over the one inside the apk to replace it. It will ask you if you want to do it, click yes. For good measures, drag out the res folder again and see if they're replaced again just to make sure if you're not sure you did it right. Then, place it back on the SD card or send it through Dropbox, move to /system/app, pix permissions, reboot, voila
[Android Themes] newtsevo:
Quick question. Im using ninjamorph to do this right on my phone and whenever I use the sense slider in the text mod I get a clock right over top of the swipe to unlock. Any help would be appreciated. I looked around the forums and couldn't find an answer
[Android Themes] ald3n3:
so how do i disable my default lockscreen after installing widgetlockr? cause now i have two lockscreens
[Android Themes] carbonwhiskey:
No Lock in the market
[Android Themes] ald3n3:
does this work even if i enable a PIN ?

EDIT: NVM doesnt work on EVO
[Android Themes] ianmcquinn:
If you are on a non-Sense ROM and are using a PIN, this is a known issue. Check out the app's FAQ: http://teslacoilsw.com/widgetlocker/faq

Might want to try posting on the main app thread since this is a thread about theme mods. It's located here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=732986. I took a quick search of it and it doesn't sound like there is a solution, but you can try asking to see if the developer has any updates (he's been working on a new version, so maybe it's fixed in that one).
[Android Themes] ald3n3:
i'm running CM6 on Evo ... and yup i've been trying to get a way around it but it really just won't work on PIN it only works on pattern. Thank you!

I do have a MOD related question though... do you know (or anybody) where to get the widgets where it says all the days in words (i.e mon tue wed...) and then have the current day in bold? anybody? If "minimalistic text widget" is used can somebody show me how to do it please. I've been playing with it but it won't fit all 7 days. Thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] randy_khoo:
APK Manager.

I've succeeded in making my first lockscreen.

However, i seem to be getting a force close message every time i opt for the sound when unlocking the widget...

I've not had problems with this before modding.

And I did not tamper with the other files in the system.

I've tried remodding another version, same problem.

The unlock screen sound causes it to FC.
[Android Themes] ianmcquinn:
I haven't experienced this myself but some users with the same problem reported earlier in the thread that you should set the compression level to 0 in APKManager before starting the mod. It's option 19.
[Android Themes] ianmcquinn:
In Minimalistic Text, you set up a custom layout with all of the day of the week bar in the order you want. The actual day of the week will automatically be accented. Then you can change the font sizes for the normal text and the accented text under the text style settings in order to make it all fit.

Alternatively, you can use the mClock widget. It includes a day of the week bar built in that you can customize (just disable showing the clock and date). The setup is a little friendlier if all you want is a day of the week bar.
[Android Themes] squire23:
This might sound ridiculous but my biggest probelm with this is trying to get the widgetlocker apk off my phone. I've tried ADB & Root Explorer with no luck. Can anyone suggest anything on this?
[Android Themes] randy_khoo:
Noted... Will experiment with this when i get home... Thank you very much...

Perhaps try using Astro file manager and select the apk that's existing on your file, an uninstall option will be available there.

I've used this method to 'wipe' widgetlocker with no problems...
[Android Themes] mosrobit:
Just Simple white mod for those of us with dark lock sceens
[Android Themes] squire23:
Sorry, I mean trying to take the apk off my Legend to modify on my desktop - not remove/uninstall it.
[Android Themes] digijuan:
okay, I went the ninjamorph route, after all the files where changed I get fc's from widget locker. any help?
[Android Themes] P4rtyboy:
idk if this helps anyone.. but it worked for me. instead of choosing option 22 in the apk manager, i just dragged the com.teslacoilsw.widget.apk file w/e its called onto the apk manager. worked for me...

cheers.
[Android Themes] flo09:
i have one problem when i push the widgetlocker mod to my phone it doesn´t install the apk:confused:
[Android Themes] irieme:
my first mod for the widgetlocker -> look at the attachment

Do u like it? Then tell me how i should improve this :D
[Android Themes] HYE_TECH:
It's not bad. I'm actually working on the iphone slider right now but I'll be working on the sense slider next. How are you testing it out, I mean to see how it looks afterwards? I dont get to see until i insert it in the app then test it on my vibrant

Here's my first mod. Just testing the waters. I know the slider and background don't match but i was just testing my abilities out. LOL
[Android Themes] exboy:
Type "adb push com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk /data/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk"

show failed to copy.... : Permission denied
[Android Themes] irieme:
I use the emulator from the android sdk .. i use always an adb push to make the changes appear on the screen .. i didn't try it on the phone cause on 2.3 e.g. it killed my emulator .. 2.2 works fine at the moment..

For your first try also not so bad.. what i would change is the lock icon.. let it look normal or try a key...
[Android Themes] dark kite:
quick question 1 I see people with the name of the application instead of the icon on the dock. how does one do that
[Android Themes] Coderedpl:
Nevermind.
[Android Themes] HYE_TECH:
I know I was just messing around. I was going to put Andy in the arrow but I was just seeing what I was capable of. Now I just need this creativity to kick in and I'll be good.
[Android Themes] kmetek:
this thread is excellent!!!!

someone mentioned kevin released beta of 1.3? anyone have it?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Try:

adb remount
adb push com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk
[Android Themes] cozminell:
has anyone made a sense like lockscreen? and could you post a download link? 10q
[Android Themes] randy_khoo:
Oh... You can STILL use astro...

open astro -> menu -> tool -> application manager/backup ->

select file from the list in installed apps -> backup...

File is found on your SDCard -> Backup (folder)

Edit:

Or you can try root manager (paid app) - for this follow the first few posts...

There's a guide there..
[Android Themes] javier_trevino90:
MY LOCK SCREEN

Sent from my HTC EVO using the XDA APP
[Android Themes] cozminell:
can you install this one on any android phone? can you post a link plz?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
- Buy WidgetLocker

- Choose a method

- Apply the images

- Profit

All the mods are in the 3rd post. Read the entire first post, first.
[Android Themes] cozminell:
I've read the post, if it's illegal to post a link for download a lockscreen, i'll try to make oine myself, but i'm afraid to mess somethin up. it would be easy of someone already made it.
[Android Themes] digijuan:
everything goes smooth until i get to 4

'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
If you're on Windows 7 or Vista, Java might not be added to PATH and CLASSPATH in Environment Variables

Right click Computer and press Properties

Now go into Advanced system settings on the left pan

Press Environment Variables.

You need to add your Java-bin directory to PATH and CLASSPATH

So, open PATH - at the end of the line write ; followed by your Java directory, should look something like this:

;C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin

If CLASSPATH doesn't exist simply create a new variable called CLASSPATH and add your Java directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin or whatever).

Now reboot your computer and you should be able to sign the .apk
[Android Themes] beckitach:
My lock screen:
[Android Themes] javier_trevino90:
Yes you can...The lock screen is on the first page of this thread...you need widget locker...for the wallpaper go to http://www.theultralinx.com/
[Android Themes] raven369:
All of these lockscreens look amazing. Love the wall by the way javier.
[Android Themes] Little Dragon:
Share this wall and lock mod, plz!
[Android Themes] Gregree:
I wish I understood how to do all of this :/

I've downloaded all the mods and the APK Manager onto my computer, and then from there I am completely lost. The walkthrough doesn't make much sense to me, but I would greatly appreciate someone's help.

I'm using an un-rooted MyTouch 4g - not sure if that has much to do with it.

Also, I'm fairly new to the Android world; I was using my HD2 before with windows, so I apologize for my ignorance to all of this.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Why are you lost? Don't know how to get the actual .apk from your phone?

Either use Root Explorer to copy the .apk from /data/app to your SD card or install the Android SDK and pull the .apk using ADB

adb devices
adb remount
adb pull /data/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk
[Android Themes] crackedvenom2:
cam i get this one?
[Android Themes] Kovyrshin:
Well, guys, i can't get with modifying...

Here's what i'm doing:

0. I'm using Minimal Mod to modify.

I want to remove the labels sliding out after the sliders. Unlock, Sound on/off/vibrate, camera, etc...

1. installed the Minimal Mod widget, It works, and all looks fine. Want to modify it.

2. apk manager:

choose project (file from 1st step)

decompile

change the file (res/values/strings.xml)

copmile

sign

3. upload it to /sdcard/whatever

4. install

5 force closes.

I've tried the apktools (d flag first, next b, then manually sign with java program), but the result is still the same.

What i'm doing wrong?

Oh, and BTW: Why do all use com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk instead of com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.apk???
[Android Themes] Scrupix:
You want to mood the WidhgetLocker (to set a custom text,icons, etc) instead of the default ones??
[Android Themes] Kovyrshin:
Well... Yes.

And all're modding only the images here..
[Android Themes] Scrupix:
PM your email adress, or if you have an yahoo id it would be better
[Android Themes] Kovyrshin:
cant send a pm to you. use [my nickname] @ ymail.com
[Android Themes] Scrupix:
O.k. enter there and let's try to see what is the problem
[Android Themes] fourire:
could you share your png ?
[Android Themes] digijuan:
Thanks, your method worked!

I have everything installed and running, the only problem is that when i have sound unlock enabled it fc's
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
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

I got lost at #4... I mean, I pasted in the 'Power Slider' one, but all the other files are still in there, do I erase them all? I am so confused on this step.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Of course you're not supposed to delete the other files! o:

You're overwriting two images, not a hundred ..
[Android Themes] beckitach:
The background is part of a live wallpaper, and I couldn't get it out, so I'm not able to share it. Wallpaper uploaded at #1117
[Android Themes] fourire:
thanks :cool:
[Android Themes] fourire:
the png background isn't transparent ?

edit: all it's okay , thanks again ;)
[Android Themes] h_zee13:
wallpaper please

EDIT: nevermind found it :)
[Android Themes] ald3n3:
shouldn't the ghost in the pacman lockscreen be blue? coz otherwise it would be game over =D ... it's what i'm using btw. i like it!
[Android Themes] ald3n3:
care to share what app you used for the second picture please??
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
Slidescreen.
[Android Themes] DJ Carpenter:
Wow... that's crazy. Mine is exactly like that. Same wallpaper and mod. Just different widgets
[Android Themes] ChoctawT:
Widgetlocker keeps forceclosing is there something im doing wrong?
[Android Themes] evlt:
It delayed 3sec when slided to unlock. .How?
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
I am an extreme nub when it comes to stuff like this, I Am sorry man. lol

But I am still confused, what two images do I overwrite though?
[Android Themes] vokkE:
3 second delay for pirates?
[Android Themes] RJFlames:
MotoblurMod

I made a lockscreen based on the Motoblur past and present lockscreens

This mod goes for 3 Lockscreens

-Standard

-Sense

-Rotary

All the .pngs are in the attached .zip file.
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
Still stuck/confused as to what it means for Root Explorer, What Images am I replacing? Do I have to rename something? So damn lost.. ugh
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
- Download the mods.zip

- Choose your mod

- Copy the images from your chosen mod folder

- Copy them to /drawable.. folder (widgetlocker.apk)

It's very straightforward. Just follow the guide. I don't understand what you're stressing about - You just have to copy two (or more) images into the /drawable folder.
[Android Themes] Max_Pain:
Can you share the name of the live wallpaper? Looks nice!

Swyped from my HTC Evo 4G on the MetroPCS 1X network!
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
OMFG FINNALY!

lol I made my own way to do it. lol I am so not used to doing stuff liek that on my phone so I did it like this.

1. DL Widgetlocker on phone > moved to SD-card

2. Plugged phone into comp > moved the .apk file to desktop by dragging it

3. Opened it up using WinRar went to the res/drawable-hdpi > press ALT A > navigated to my 'MODS' file and opened the file I wanted and clicked 'OK'

4. Moved file back onto SD card > Used Root Explorer to copy and paste back on top of the Original in the data/app file and changed the permissions as was posted above.

5. Time for me to go brag about how badass of a nub I am! lolz

New question now. :)

When makign my own, do I just renamethem to their corresponding slider name?
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
My retarded ass finds ways to burn EasyMac man.. lol

I got it now.
[Android Themes] Brodizzel:
Got an assist and figured it out.

I'm still a goon though.

Thanks, HF.
[Android Themes] leerph:
Would anyone be so kind as to modify the pac man theme background for me. I love this slider but I have kids so having it say "oh ****" is a bit of a problem. If someone with photoshop skills could change it to "oh crap" and post I sure would appreciate it. The other background just has the dots with no red man on it so I don't like it either. Thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] Little Dragon:
wow! thanks for that! i think this should be on the first post. now i can continue on to the next steps which look pretty straightforward
[Android Themes] beckitach:
I just succeeded in pulling the wallpaper out from the live wallpaper (original live wallpaper has some (annoying) moving widget on top of this statical wallpaper). For anyone who wants it~
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
This ok?
[Android Themes] javier_trevino90:
can anyone help?....i been doin everything and i seem to succeed on pushin the file to data/app but every time i enable it, it never appears on my lock screen...its bugin the sh*t out of me cus in the previous versions I've got it to work perfectly!!!
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I'm pretty sure that mod includes an alternate background.

One with the ghost and one without.
[Android Themes] Cim_XII:
'tis to hightech for me :/
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
How is it to high tech?

You are about to overwrite two images... Basically, that's it.

If you get 'scared' by the second post remember you only have to follow one of the guides, not all of them.
[Android Themes] ChoctawT:
Im a hugh fan of GITS...
[Android Themes] 17akota:
Well i get it to install right and everything, just no matter what i do i cant get it to survive through a reboot. iv followed the FC part on the OP and it didnt work. any tricks or am i just a down syndrome?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Read the part that says Important things to know and it'll be a bit more clear.
[Android Themes] ChoctawT:
Which method did you use?
[Android Themes] Little Dragon:
Did you sign it?
[Android Themes] bahamut6630:
ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

how do i solve this? :O
[Android Themes] Eiskrem-Kaiser:
I can't wait for the customization feature to be built in in WL 1.3.
[Android Themes] akoe:
How long do we have to wait for 1.3?
[Android Themes] tominabox1:
Not long...
[Android Themes] tfaulk88:
what clock is that in the pacman mod
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
amen man! This will certainly be nice. It's fun to mod it, but it will also be fun to do it easier and faster within the app.
[Android Themes] Alfred Teh:
I've got a question. Can i actually use animated gif file to replace the lockscreen bar/button? hmm... anybody tried before?
[Android Themes] k0smo86:
I think you can only use PNG format.
[Android Themes] k0smo86:
Here is a mod I created recently, if anyone is interested, PM me!
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I'd like it (: But why don't you just share it here? o: So I can add it to the second/third post.
[Android Themes] k0smo86:
Attached is the zip file. Let me know if you need anything else. You can name it "Modern Modest." It goes with my theme I am creating.
[Android Themes] zomx:
searched for it and couldn't solve my problem

I am getting:

D:\APP\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk data/app

failed to copy 'com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk' to 'data/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk': Permission denied

and found out I had to go to recovery mode, in recovery mode I am getting "error: device offline"

How do I solve this?
[Android Themes] wahur1:
What feature are we talking about in 1.3?
[Android Themes] k0smo86:
Use this zip for my addition to the Mods.
[Android Themes] marc22:
My mod
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
nice, especially like the sense slider!

do mind sharing the wallpaper, looks nice
[Android Themes] civichater:
Wondering if anyone can help? I have been able to change the sliders with out any problems, but today I tried my hand at making a new slider from a theme that I found. I was able to adapt the new slider on the phone, but when I slide my finger on the slider to unlock the phone, the slider icon on the screen doesn't move till my finger is about half way across the screen. Any ideas?
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
I don't think that would have anything to do with replacing the png unless if you didn't make the slider png the right size. If I were you I would just restart the phone and hopefully it was just a widgetlocker fluke and it will be fixed with a reboot.
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
a transparent mod of the app dclock
[Android Themes] zomx:
trying this and using ADB, getting problem with the adb push

getting this error message: "error: device offline", I am in recovery mode because I heard you should be there.

Though when I am not in recovery mode and trying the same thing I get "permission denied"

anyone with a solution?
[Android Themes] k0smo86:
Does anyone know where I can find/edit the PNG that has "Unlock" on it as you slide the normal custom slider??
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
try going into the partitions menu and mount system and mount data
[Android Themes] zomx:
sorry, but I am completely new on this. were can i find the partitions menu?
[Android Themes] Phillysphinest1:
This maybe a dumb question maybe already asked already so feel free to flame me, but I follwed the directions to a T. Everything works. But WidgetLocker is an app right? Well in my experimentation i pressed the home button and my lock screen disappears. Ok so whats the point of a cosmetic lock screen that doesnt "LOCK"?? Ruined my wet dream....

Widgetlocker: Uninstalled
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
Pressing the home button doesn't do anything to me :S, it's only when you're in tool mode that it goes to your home screen.
[Android Themes] ianmcquinn:
Also check your settings to be sure you don't have "Allow Home Button" selected under Buttons & Inputs. Otherwise, the Home button should only work while in Tool Mode...
[Android Themes] ianmcquinn:
I believe this only applies if you are running a custom recovery like ClockworkMod. Are you rooted? Also, does ADB work for you otherwise (or do you always get a permission denied)?

I'm wondering if you are unrooted and trying to push to /system/app. The /system/app directory is read-only unless you have rooted your phone...
[Android Themes] mykela25:
that sense slider is sick! awesome job! thank you.
[Android Themes] zomx:
I am not rooted and I've read I dont have to be, I am pushing it to /data/app cause that is what I've been told.
[Android Themes] ianmcquinn:
When you try pushing the apk normally (i.e., not in recovery), did you run an "adb remount" first? You might also want to try either deleting the existing apk from /data/app or uninstalling the program prior to trying the push (not sure if that's necessary).
[Android Themes] zomx:
adb remount gives me "remount failed: Operation not permitted" :/
[Android Themes] TheKorbenDallas:
From the first page guide:

What exactly does the author mean by "Copy the two images...". AFAIK, Root Explorer does not allow one to replace files inside apk package. The only option available inside an apk package is to extract an individual file. What am I missing? How do one make apk files editable in Root Explorer?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
You've downloaded

DOWNLOAD ALL THE MODS HERE

in the second/third post right? - Well now you have to choose which mod you want. Lets say you want the Black Transparent mod, well copy those files to your phones SDcard.

Now continue the guide. In order to copy using Root Explorer you long press the item and press copy. I'm pretty sure it works exactly the same way Astro, eStrongs, OI File Mananger or any other file manager works.

Then again: I haven't modified my WL.apk using Root Explorer. I like having the option of rebooting without having to modify it again.
[Android Themes] TheKorbenDallas:
Er... It is not about copying simple files, which "any other file manager" can do. It is about copying a file directly into an existing APK package (more precisely, replacing one file with another inside APK package), as is clearly and explicitly stated in the "Root Explorer" guide I quoted. AFAIK, Root Explorer has no such feature, unless I'm missing something. Hence the question: what exactly was meant by the author of the guide?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
AFAIK?

- You can open the .apk - What does it matter what kind of file it is? A .apk is just a .zip file with added METADATA. Of course you can paste any file 'directly into it'.

You're overthinking this a lot. It's very, very simple. You just copy the two files and paste them in ../drawable-hdpi. That simple.
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
Why don't you people just use adb? The sdk isn't even that hard to install, there are instructions everywhere haha.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I'm thinking it's about time I remove the Root Explorer and NinjaMorph method. People seem to run into problems no matter what.
[Android Themes] n4rrOx:
Can't understand the problems with the Root Explorer method.

1) Stop the widgetlocker task

2) Copy the .apk from data/app to sdcard with Root Explorer

3) Delete the .apk in data/app

4) Copy the .pngs in drawable-hdpi with Astro File Manager

5) Copy the .apk to system/app with Root Explorer

6) Set permissions

7) Start widgetlocker

8) That's it. Works every time.

Take me max. 2 mins (with bookmarks in the file explorers to data/app, system/app and sdcard).
[Android Themes] itsjoncharles:
Just an FYI, I used Ninjamorph when applying mine when it was just fine. In-fact it was the only method that worked, which was really helpful considering this thread is Windows-centric.