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[Android Themes] civichater:
What would be the right size for the png??
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
I can't get my changes to stick after a reboot either(someone recently mentioned this). The following instructions don't help. I'm using the ninjamorph method. I'm not sure what else to try? I replace the files, finish the project. It works great. Then when I reboot I can't open widgetlocker and have to re-download it. Anyone know how to get this to stick? Thanks!!
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
I've read the important things to know and it doesn't make it any clearer for me. Does ninjamorph not "sign" the projects when it's done?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
You need S-OFF to use NinjaMorph.

As I don't have any experience modifying my apps using NinjaMorph I can't really give any directions on it either. What you see in the second post is a guide written by another XDA member in WidgetLocker Mods' earlier thread by LuffyPSP.

All of this can be avoided by taking ten minutes to sign the .apk using APKManager.. No, I lied. Five minutes, tops.
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
Thanks, this makes sense. Do I have do sign it with something other than ninjamorph after I'm done replacing files?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
You can't sign a .apk using NinjaMorph. That's kind of the point of APKManager.

There is a app on the Market, also by Stericson called Signapktic. You can try it out.
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
Ok, thank you for clarifying. I'm going to try the apkmanager way. Thanks again!!
[Android Themes] Phillysphinest1:
Ahhh obviously i think i rushed doing this because i dont remember seeing that. I'll check it later. Thanks!!!!
[Android Themes] TheKorbenDallas:
You can indeed paste any file into an apk package, given that the program that you used to open the apk package supports such operation. For example, 7zip is a program that allows one to overwrite files in apk package by "pasting" the new version of the file into it.

Now, my question is about Root Explorer. AFAIK (yes, AFAIK) Root Explorer has no such feature. In my experience, Root Explorer will not paste files into apk packages. If you attempt to do that, the file will be pasted into the directory that hold the apk, right next to apk, not into the apk itself.

Hence the question (again): what does the original poster mean by the Root Explorer method?

No, no, no... There's no need to put up smoke screens. It is simple, you say? Then please provide a "simple" sequence of steps (literally, which buttons to press) that would paste something into an apk file with Root Explorer.
[Android Themes] Phillysphinest1:
Agreed i tried the root explorer way first thinking it was the fastest and easiest. I understand the concept of what is supposed to be done (as simple as it is) but it simply does NOT work. It pastes the two copied files into the same folder but not the actual apk. Sorry to tell you OP....it doesnt work...

Ninja morph does however. After pulling my hair out w/ root explorer i just dl'd ninja and tried that way...
[Android Themes] itsjoncharles:
Can the APKManager be used on Mac devices? As far as I can tell - and I may be wrong - there doesn't seem to be.
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
Did it work for you? How did you end up signing it? I still can't get ninja to work proporly. If widgetlocker is on my phone, it replaces the image but fails to load on reboot. If widgetlocker is on my sdcard, it won't replace the images proporly, but survives a reboot. I'm about to give up.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
- Copy WL.apk to your SDcard.

- Open it and paste your images.

- Download Signapktic, sign the .apk

- Uninstall your current WL.

- Copy the modified .apk back to /data/app

- Reboot.

Tell me if it worked.
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
Just tried this and after the reboot it was nowhere to be found. Does it need to be installed again after being signed?

Signapktic has 4 options(testkey/media/platform/shared) to sign as. Do you know if it matters which one I use?
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
I can't even "See" anything in the data folder anymore with file manager, es file explorer, or astro. I could see it before with all of these. WTF. I give up. I've been at it all day. My phone must be ****ed or something.

EDIT. I can see the data folder again. I had to go in through ninjamorph and delete the WL.apk that I put in there. I guess it didn't like me putting it in there that way. (that's what she said)
[Android Themes] halffrozen:
All fairness it seems that maybe the Instructions for the Root Explorer method aren't drawn out enough? Or are too difficult for first time users..

I had to do it my own way... If the people having RE issues want some help just let me know. I will be on AIM at home in about 2-3 hours... LMK
[Android Themes] vigordesign:
How about this. Has ANYONE got this to work on a Dinc running Cyanogenmod 6.1? And if so, which way did you do it and what is your effeminacy level with this sort of thing?
[Android Themes] civichater:
This is another layout that I came up with. It uses a red slider and a blank image for the background. Let me know what you think.... note the blank image has been uploaded and is in the middle of my attached thumbnails...
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Looks nice. I'll upload the images to my Photobucket and add them to the 2nd post.
[Android Themes] civichater:
Thank you, and thanks for the credit on my other design
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
No problem ;)

Do you mind posting a screenshot showing the Mod in action?

- Thanks. I'll add it to the 3rd post when you do. If you're not able I'll do it later.
[Android Themes] madhuranand007:
Application not installed

Always getting the error "Application not installed"

I use Ninjamorph, I use normal wirnrar to replace .png's I use Sign application to Sign the application with some command in CMD. i.e.

"signapk.jar certificate.pem key.pk8 WidgetLocker_1.2.7.apk Wi

dgetLocker_1.2.7_signed.apk"

But still nothing happens same error. I am installing from astro manager to take a look that how it look. And if it works i will use adb but hard luck.

Please help.

I am using Galaxy i5801.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Do you have Root Explorer? - Go into /data/app and see how many com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.apk you have. If you have more than one it won't work.

Uninstall WidgetLocker - Reinstall and start it BUT DO NOT CONTINUE THE TUTORIAL!

adb push com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk /data/app/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk

Now skip the tutorial and try to apply the iPhone slider or the Sense one.
[Android Themes] vali_ics:
i'm working for some new layout :P
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Thanks, added to the 3rd post ;) Looking nice BTW!
[Android Themes] vali_ics:
thanks :D can you shre your clock :"> ?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
It's Aozora Clock. You can get it at the Market.
[Android Themes] sp00fy:
I liked mintvilla's mod so much I had to do the same but changed up the characters and fireball to my liking. Going for a street fighter theme.

Just thought I'd share if anyone else wants to use it also.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Awesome! Adding it to the 3rd post ;)
[Android Themes] crazyg0od33:
I just checked mine (im getting the same error) and it still wont install. I uninstalled widgetlocker, and in my data app folder, I have no other apks that are related to widgetlocker

This didnt work either...I got it to work through ADB push, but i dont want it to reset on every reboot. I tried signing it and everything, but I think the signing part is where I am messing up.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Try installing WidgetLocker to /system/app
[Android Themes] glenn0123:
What's the weather app you are using?
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Weather Widgets by Pixelspore and Beautiful Widgets (Flat White Theme)
[Android Themes] mintvilla:
Love it, you know thats what i wanted to do but i couldnt find the right picture for ryu, so had to use ken, ( to be honest i only looked for a few mins on google images lol )

good stuff though i like it
[Android Themes] crazyg0od33:
it worked when installing to system so I guess I'll just leave it there for now.

Just so you guys know, the dev said when I emailed him that the next update will most likely have themeing support so you can use custom .png's
[Android Themes] wahur1:
OMG i have a custom unlock screen!!! lol....took me time to figure out the procedure but now its fine..

Guys it has a 5second delay to show the widget locker as soon as i wakeup the device from sleep? is it normal ? what should i do ? as the device wakeup i still see the htc lock screen ? how to completely disable htc lock screen ?
[Android Themes] dased14:
has anyone got this to work on evo or myn's warm 2.2 rls5

i like the south park one but would be better if it had live kenny at lock and slide to death kenny for the unlock
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
im pretty sure all these methods work on any phone or rom... as long as you have root. i've been using adb with no problems takes me 2 minutes tops
[Android Themes] gordec:
I paid for the app then downloaded a copy of wl and made the mod and side loaded. Now I'm getting"pirated" msg. Anyone knows how to resolve that?
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
why don't you just mod the original app that you paid, instead of modding the one that you downloaded :|
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
+1

10char lol you can't read this
[Android Themes] zomx:
if you higher your compression level to 7 in apk-manager before you .zip it you can install it by just moving it to you phone and install it with for example astro..
[Android Themes] dberm22:
Attached is the wallpaper I use for widgetlocker. The icons fall exactly over the eyes and mouth of the little droid guy, so it looks like it's modded when it's not.

Hope you enjoy.
[Android Themes] ali2i6:
This is the most confusing **** ever. Please simplify for us stupid folks.
[Android Themes] tominabox1:
patience, the next version is looming, with theming included
[Android Themes] Crozzbow:
great thread! great guide!

keep up the good work! :)
[Android Themes] indisingh:
At step 3 i get the error " cannot create rzi_0.9158" any help will be massively appreciated ;) thans in advance

EDIT: Never mind i figured it out, after you choose the png file another menu comes up, in that, a dropdown menu is there and the default option is to "add and replace files" but you change it to "add and update"

feel free to ask question though i dont go on xda much although its amazing uses :) been really busy recently
[Android Themes] justin666:
cant change the pngs

hello all. im on a rooted ally using z4 root and running velocity .4.

i have tried many times to change the pngs on widget locker to change my sliders and they will not change. i have used both root explorer and ninjamorph to attempt the change but they will not change. i reread everything a few times but they will not change. i tried to change it to the dark gradient mod but it will not overwrite the iphone slider files. thanks
[Android Themes] crevis24:
Im digging that weather info under the weather icon.................i know that the weather is palmary, but how did you get the other info below it?

Thanks in advance
[Android Themes] indisingh:
Can anybody give me a lin or a file for the background in the colourful arrow mod on the first post?

And also the name of the weather widget ?

thanks
[Android Themes] dberm22:
Before, I posted my wallpaper that I use instead of going through the entire modding process. However, I took the plunge and decided to make a mod.

For all of you who wanted to keep the original theme, but removed the sliding bar, this is basically all I did in the mod. I also removed the iphone slider background, and since this is my mod, I made the iphone slider smaller and red to make it look like a tongue.

Also, attached are the files I changed, along with my background.

I present to you my droidlock mod!
[Android Themes] DeanRatzon:
do you have to root your phone in order to have a customized lock screen?
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
no :)

10 char
[Android Themes] NYGraFFit1:
Can anyone point me to the wallpaper to the ride mod? Please
[Android Themes] GatorsUF:
Awesome mods guys. I just talked to the telsacoil guys and they are incorporating custom themes in the next update. Hopefully these mods can be ported into the right format for custom themes.
[Android Themes] elnomi:
How i can download tha lckscreen
[Android Themes] Kazan22:
On the Market
[Android Themes] ThatJawn:
For the life of me I cannot get the mods to stick using the Ninjamorph method on my Cappy.

Following all of the instructions. I just....can't get it right I guess?
[Android Themes] mkcm97:
People who are having problems with root explorer and ninjamorph, stop using them. Please just use apk manager, so much easier and actually works. everybody's just drawn to root explorer and ninjamorph because it seems easier, but in reality almost everybody has got it done with apk manager.
[Android Themes] Little Dragon:
+1. Apk mgr is so easy
[Android Themes] NYGraFFit1:
Anyone have it?
[Android Themes] Zet666:
Can someone help me? I'm using Apk Manager and everything is great until I try to sign it. It comes up with an error about how java is not recognized as an internal or external command. Anyone know why this would be?
[Android Themes] indisingh:
I've finally done it!!!!!!

1. Use root explorer to navigte to the apk in data/ app

2. Find the tesla.... apk and hold it down until you het the menu

3. Choose copy and then paste it.into your sdcard

4. Connect your phone to a computer and copy the tesla... apk onto ur desktop

5. Open winrar and drag the apk in from the desktop

6. While in winrar press ALT and A together

7. Navigate to wherever u saved the mods.zip from the first post. ( u have to make sure u have extracted it first) select one of your image(s) and press ok

8. Another menu will come up but just press ok ( if ur doing.g an iphone mod then u will have to do this step twice)

9. Now wait a few seconds and then close winrar

10. The modded apk in now on your desktop

11. Cut and paste the original apk ( on your sdcard) to somewhere u will remember so u don't have to do the first 3 steps

12. Now put the modded apk on your sdcard and disconnect the fone

13. Open root explorer and copy and paste the apk into data/ app

14. Go into wodgetlocker settings and choose the London of unlock u modded eg. Iphone

Ur now done!!!!!

Feel free to thank haha ;P
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Now reboot. See how long your mod lifeline is.

Lol. Just use APKManager. Saves you 10 steps and a bunch of errors.
[Android Themes] TheKorbenDallas:
People should not "stop using" Root Explorer just because they are "having problems" following the described procedure :D The problem here is neither Root Explorer nor the people. The problem is that the "Root Explorer method" described in the original post is bogus. The author apparently assumed that it can be done that way, but never tried to actually do it (and so never discovered that it is not possible) :D

The Android SDK method works well. Just keep in mind the usual pitfalls: 1) You must sign the apk, 2) You need your SD card unmounted from the PC to be able to "push" anything to it, 3) You can't change file permissions while it is on SD card; only files in Android filesystem have changeable permissions.
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
You don't have to sign it using the sdk :) and nope it doesn't have to be unmounted. All I do is boot into recovery, mount system and adb push.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
1) Modifying an application on your device is not recommended.

2) The Root Explorer method has worked for a lot of people and has been the only Root Explorer method of applying images since the first thread was created - this being the second.

3) Pitfalls? No, you're lazy! Reading the APKManager method is to hard for you. I mean, it's like ****ing 200 words long. I understand that you have problems with it. Despite 500 posts in this thread alone stating that APKManager is the ONLY way to to. Despite the IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW part in the first post - you STILL think APKManager is a waste of time and Root Explorer is far superior.

4) File permissions apply to all the methods so I don't see what you're getting at.

"You" being aimed at everyone who still uses Root Explorer for .apk modding.

:D :D :D :D :D

While we're on the subject I:

- Copy the new images (sliders) I want into a folder called com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk

- Press 3 followed by 2 on my keyboard.

- Wait 0.3 seconds then I press 4

OH WOW! A SIGNED .APK CAN NOW BE FOUND IN PROJECTS! Yay!
[Android Themes] Little Dragon:
lol@this
[Android Themes] KreAch3R:
Red line mod and Sex mod use some pretty icons for sms unread count I suppose, where can I get these? Thanks!:)
[Android Themes] suua:
Hey guys :) i love the widgetlocker, but i just cant replace the PNG's using ninjamorph!!!

I do exactly how it says on the first post!!! i finish the projekt, but when i open widgetlocker i get FORCE CLOSE!!!!

Can some one tell me what im doing wrong ?
[Android Themes] TheKorbenDallas:
Yes it does have to be unmounted. Any attempts to "adb push" anything to SD card while it is mounted to the PC will result in "Permission denied" response from ADB. The whole Interenet is choke-full of people who keep stepping on this set of rakes again and again.
[Android Themes] kevin2516:
No dude, ive modded this apk over 10 times using adb without unmounting, you clearly dont know how to use it. The sd card isn't mounted btw just the phone charged via usb. :) And btw, you don't push it to your sd card, that's just stupid, you push it to your phone. Failing at adb and you still try to criticise people, epic fail.
[Android Themes] TheKorbenDallas:
Huh?

I don't know which method you are referring to as that vaguely-named "Root Explorer method" , but the one described in the first posts, if followed literally, does not work.

Huh? What is this nonsense? I can do whatever I want by using ADB method without any problems. Why would I want or need to read some "APKManager method"? Besides, I'm a SW developer and any SW developer will prefer using Android SDK over any blonde-oriented one-click applications.

Huh? Some disconnected nonsense again. I never said anything about superiority of any methods. My question was purely about built-in features of Root Explorer application.

I'm just referring to people who prefer pushing the apk to SD card first and then moving it to the Android file system using the in-phone file manager. Newbies often make a common mistake of trying to set file permissions while the file is still on SD card. SD card file system is FAT, it does not support permissions at all, which is why any attempts to set them will fail. One has to move it first, then set permissions.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Then remove the signature, edit the .apk and re-sign it on your phone.

- Since APKManager is such a stupid point and click program.

And when you've done that why don't you create a little how-to for other users.

- Since the one in the OP clearly doesn't work for anyone.

I got 'developer' somewhere in your comment. I'm sorry but after three "Huh?" I didn't really feel like reading on.

- Learn Android. You don't seem to know it that well.
[Android Themes] indisingh:
After i realised my winrar method doesn't last after a reboot, i tried the apkmanager method and.......i'm stuck :( i put my com.tesla.... apk in the "place here for modding folder" and so when i use the script to choose the apk i want to work with, the widgetlocker apk isn't in the list?

i have tried redownloading apkmanager and got another tesla apk from my pfom but still nothing...any help?

thanks a lot in advance
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Option 22 - Now choose com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk from the list

- Continue (: (Press 22 on your keyboard).
[Android Themes] chancellorr:
Actually I made these.

Also they are pixelated because I have an MDPI phone and that's the size they were created for. Next time make it at least a little believable when you steal someone else's work.
[Android Themes] natious:
does anyone know how i can get to rotary working properly on the galaxy tab?

I tried making the .png 600px width (width of screen) but its still cut off to the side :(

i did make 600px iphone sliders so they are sharp and not scaled up, but i really want the rotay one :(
[Android Themes] jasonevil:
Why would you push it to your sd card?
[Android Themes] KreAch3R:
Please answer this. I don't know if it has been asked before, but I can't find them as of now. Thanks!:)
[Android Themes] Saliciouscrumbs:
Can I get some help? I've installed SDK and APK manager. I'm trying to pull "com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk with no success. All CMD says is "adb is not a recognized as an internal or external command".

When I installed SDK I installed it to C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows

which means that I should type "cd C:Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows\tools for step 3 in the adb instructions?

Another thing I noticed is how I can't find the com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk file in my Android/data folder in the phone. I can find several other "com.android" files, but none of them are widgetlocker. Am I supposed to see it there? Is it failing to pull because it is not there?

I've uninstalled and reinstalled widgetlocker from market several times now.
[Android Themes] KreAch3R:
Yes, you have to change your current directory to your android installation, OR you can set up the adb in the PATH variable.

Maybe It doesn't have the "-1" in the end, you can't find anything close to widgetlocker? You have it installed, right?
[Android Themes] Saliciouscrumbs:
There is nothing even remotely close to widgetlocker in Android/data.

If I search the SD card "widgetlocker" or "tesla" from windows the only reference to widgetlocker or tesla is com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-20110106-151913.tar and com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-20110106-151913.properties in J:\TitaniumBackup.

Widgetlocker is installed. I'm using it as we speak - though with a really ugly slider.

I'm going to reinstall SDK in correct place.
[Android Themes] Saliciouscrumbs:
Reinstalled SDK to correct path.

Still getting "adb is not a recognized as an internal or external command" when I try to pull in cmd.
[Android Themes] KreAch3R:
App .apks live inside your internal memory, /data/app, not in SD card.

Hmm, if you have the newest version of sdk then you should cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools. Basically you have to go where your adb.exe is. OR you can do the PATH change.
[Android Themes] Saliciouscrumbs:
Ahh, I see.

OK, I managed to do this now by using platform-tools instead. Working now.

So I managed to pull com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk, I have modified it and signed it using APK manager. I now have a signedcom.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk in C:\Android\platform-tools\place-apk-here-for-modding.

I'm a bit unsure how to proceed now. Should I adb push it, use apk manager or just put it in sd card and install it with ES file manager?
[Android Themes] KreAch3R:
I think adb push is needed for system apks. This isn't one, so you could adb install it or place it in you sd and install it from there, as you say (if I have made a mistake correct me.:))
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
Just install it with a file manager (: It's signed so you can install it that way.

Correct, sir.
[Android Themes] indisingh:
I have already gone into option 22 but it doesn't have widgetlocker as an option :(
[Android Themes] KreAch3R:
Thank you, sir. I have been all day long searching your post for your incredible designs! :)

Have you put widgetlocker.apk in the correct folder?
[Android Themes] natious:
ive been doing it the root explorer method and it works fine for me, i was having troubles installing the sdk, it kept saying i needed java jke even tho i had it installed :/
[Android Themes] ewdp:
Can anyone name the fonts used in the simiclock widget for the IPHONE MINIMAL and JUST SIMPLE theme?

Thanks in advanced.
[Android Themes] chaoticallysweet:
EPIC!!!! I was just reading though until I got to this post. Made me laugh my ass off...... Modding widget locker is not hard and it has been simplified.

thank you... Funny as heck!:)