[Q] How to make status bar background transparent?

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teshxx

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Jul 19, 2010
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hey guys,

how do i make the drop down status bar background transparent ? i have the changed the png with a transparent png of my choice, but even after every thing it still comes as a full black rather than a semi transparent black (which is the picture i replaced the original with).

also, how do i edit the xml file and what do i have to edit to attain transparency in the back ground. i would also love if i could do the same for the lockscreen. since all this is framework-res.apk. how do i correctly decompile and compile back the xmls and whats the best and the correct way to sign the apk back. caz i have been having issuses with reboots and FC's.

i know its alot of questions, but just tryin to learn how to skin/mod android correctly. thank you guys

(This is what i want, a transparent background)

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teshxx

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i love it. i love it. i love it. luv the transparent background.

here's my status bar background. just wanted to share it with you guys. :)

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nebenezer

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NICE!!!

Not particularly a Gators fan or anything but that looks really cool dude, glad you got it done! :D
 

sonnysekhon

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Aug 15, 2010
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Hey teshxx,
Here is the services.jar as per the PM.

Thanks a lot.
 

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