[MOD] CM9 MultiTasking Modifications [ICS Browser Style - Chrome Style - WP7 Style]

barnacles10 · Apr 18, 2012

I saw these modifications to recent apps which I really liked so I thought I would add it to CM9 on the E4GT. I originally found these modifications in the Nexus forums here and here. There are 3 versions, stock ICS browser style app switching, pictured on the top left[SystemUI.apk from attachments below], Chrome style [SystemUI_Chrome.apk from attachments below] pictured on the top right, and Windows 7 Phone Style below them [found here].

These modifications are based off of ICS framework from CM9 Alpha 3. The mod requires 2 modified apks, framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk which will be attached below.

Install instructions:
If you're using the chrome style, rename to SystemUI.apk before pushing so it overwrites. You will use the same framework for either.

Code:

adb root
adb remount
adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
adb reboot

Enjoy

Note: Pushing framework will likely wipe your Google account.

iSaint · Apr 19, 2012

Thank you sir.

satur9ine · Apr 19, 2012

Cool. Is it possible to do the chrome style one too?

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barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

satur9ine said:
Cool. Is it possible to do the chrome style one too?

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Sure. Gimme a few.

slick_rick · Apr 19, 2012

I dont use adb much, do these apks just need to be in the same folder where the adb.exe is located and then run the commands? thanks

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

rsalinas1 said:
I dont use adb much, do these apks just need to be in the same folder where the adb.exe is located and then run the commands? thanks

Yes. Or you can use a file browser with root if you're more comfortable doing that.

slick_rick · Apr 19, 2012

I'd rather get comfortable with adb so I added it to my path variables so thats all good. Now I ran the adb push command and it tells me cannot stat 'SystemUI.apk' no such file or directory. Any ideas, both are sitting in the same folder.

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

rsalinas1 said:
I'd rather get comfortable with adb so I added it to my path variables so thats all good. Now I ran the adb push command and it tells me cannot stat 'SystemUI.apk' no such file or directory. Any ideas, both are sitting in the same folder.

I thanked you because it's refreshing hearing that, so thanks.

Are you able to remount? You will need to change directories into the folder where you have the files as well. Adding adb to your path will allow you to execute its functions across the system but won't allow you to push files from within that path from a different location.

Are you on windows or linux?

ALSO:
Chrome style added to OP. Please read directions. Enjoy.

slick_rick · Apr 19, 2012

barnacles10 said:
I thanked you because it's refreshing hearing that, so thanks.

Are you able to remount? You will need to change directories into the folder where you have the files as well. Adding adb to your path will allow you to execute its functions across the system but won't allow you to push files from within that path from a different location.

Are you on windows or linux?

ALSO:
Chrome style added to OP. Please read directions. Enjoy.

No problem, I want to learn and do this kinda stuff on my own lol. Im on windows, adb remount succeeded. How would I "change directories into the folder where you have the files?" I have both in the same folder as the adb.exe (C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools)

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

rsalinas1 said:
No problem, I want to learn and do this kinda stuff on my own lol. Im on windows, adb remount succeeded. How would I "change directories into the folder where you have the files?"

Code:

cd path/to/where/you/have/them

Or, when you load up cmd, it will sit you in your home folder out of box. You could just move the files there as well and not have to worry about changing directories at all. Either way.

slick_rick · Apr 19, 2012

barnacles10 said:
Code:

cd path/to/where/you/have/them

Or, when you load up cmd, it will sit you in your home folder out of box. You could just move the files there as well and not have to worry about changing directories at all. Either way.

Sorry, still a bit confused and I still cant get it to work. I tried adb push C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\SystemUI.apk /system/app and it still gives me the same error? Sorry to keep bugging you barnacles.

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

rsalinas1 said:
Sorry, still a bit confused and I still cant get it to work. I tried adb push C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\SystemUI.apk /system/app and it still gives me the same error? Sorry to keep bugging you barnacles.

No worries. Open up a new terminal and do this..

Code:

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools

Code:

adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app
[SIZE="1"]assuming you have adb mounted[/SIZE]

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

Windows Phone 7 Style App Switcher

This mod is based off of ICS framework from CM9 Alpha 3. The mod requires 2 modified apks, framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk which will be attached below.

Use the install instructions from here if you're not sure how to install.

garfnodie · Apr 19, 2012

barnacles10 said:
I thanked you because it's refreshing hearing that, so thanks.

Are you able to remount? You will need to change directories into the folder where you have the files as well. Adding adb to your path will allow you to execute its functions across the system but won't allow you to push files from within that path from a different location.

Are you on windows or linux?

ALSO:
Chrome style added to OP. Please read directions. Enjoy.

I've used ADB a few times with my old Nexus One, but it was always a pain having to remember what directory ADB was in, only just learned how to add it to System Path today. It's so nice to just be able to type ADB at any command prompt and it works.

slick_rick · Apr 19, 2012

barnacles10 said:
No worries. Open up a new terminal and do this..

Code:

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools

Code:

adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app [SIZE="1"]assuming you have adb mounted[/SIZE]

Thank you, finally got it working with your help. If I wanted to get familiar with linux, which version would you suggest to a beginner?

garfnodie · Apr 19, 2012

Will this get wiped and reset to original when I update CM9? I'm running darchstar's CM9 BTW.

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

rsalinas1 said:
Thank you, finally got it working with your help. If I wanted to get familiar with linux, which version would you suggest to a beginner?

Ubuntu.

Ubuntu even offers something walled "wubi" or windows ubuntu, which allows you to install Ubuntu onto a windows PC much like an application. It will walk you through an install (up to 30gig of designated storage on it I believe) and set up a boot loader for you to choose on boot. Then, if you ever want to get rid of it, you uninstall it like any other app on windows.

Otherwise you can download the iso and install it that way through partitioning. Whichever you'd feel more comfortable with to start.

garfnodie said:
Will this get wiped and reset to original when I update CM9? I'm running darchstar's CM9 BTW.

Yes it will. I will try my best to keep them up to date.

garfnodie · Apr 19, 2012

barnacles10 said:
Yes it will. I will try my best to keep them up to date.

Would it be possible to take the update zip darch releases and just swap out the files in it with yours and it all work? Will this still wipe the google account and need to be setup again upon booting?

barnacles10 · Apr 19, 2012

garfnodie said:
Would it be possible to take the update zip darch releases and just swap out the files in it with yours and it all work? Will this still wipe the google account and need to be setup again upon booting?

Depending on the changes made between now and then it's unlikely. If there are any changes to framework-res or SystemUI coming from upstream or darch then these mods will need to be updated. [which is very likely]

slick_rick · Apr 19, 2012

barnacles10 said:
Ubuntu.

Ubuntu even offers something walled "wubi" or windows ubuntu, which allows you to install Ubuntu onto a windows PC much like an application. It will walk you through an install (up to 30gig of designated storage on it I believe) and set up a boot loader for you to choose on boot. Then, if you ever want to get rid of it, you uninstall it like any other app on windows.

Otherwise you can download the iso and install it that way through partitioning. Whichever you'd feel more comfortable with to start.

I will look into 'Wubi' Thanks for everything Barnacles!

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