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brodern

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Thanks! I like the stock color better than the blue you get with rasbean, so this is very useful

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ftarules

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Cab you get the following? This is from the theme Elemente.. I like the keys and want to use them without the theme.

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hazapez

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help?

Would somebody be so kind as to guide in something? I understand the concept of the instructions but my problem is w the execution. Im running PA3+ and have downloaded the correct file. Im trying to use es file explorer. But i can only view the systemui apk. When i "extract" it then i can insert the images. But the apk is broken down. How do i make it a whole apk again? Or am i misunderstanding? Pls and thank you for any clarification.
 

Wuhlifant

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Sorry, i haven't found anything via google and co. How can i make the softkey bar and its icons smaller? I know it somehow works with paranoid android. I'm running CM10, is there any way to change the size of the softkeys?

tia
 

FaithCry

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Re: [SOFTKEYS] Softkey Collection [08-01 Fonts!]

You can do it manually by editing some XML. It requires decompiling the APKs but it's not really some that's easy unless you know what you're doing. Otherwise just check the ROM features. Atticus' images will scale when you make it smaller.

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Wuhlifant

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You can do it manually by editing some XML. It requires decompiling the APKs but it's not really some that's easy unless you know what you're doing. Otherwise just check the ROM features. Atticus' images will scale when you make it smaller.

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isn't there an easier way? I see this way too often in the "post your homescreen" threads to be that hard to archive.
 

Lexus fan

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Metamorph doesn't seem to be working with 4.2.2

Just copy your systemui.apk to computer, open it with WinRar. Then copy and paste (ctrl + c then ctrl + v) all the images downloaded from the OP into that systemui.apk (res/xhdpi). Next, transfer the modified systemui.apk to your phone. Use Root Explorer to place it in system/app (remember to mount r/w, otherwise it will tell you that folder is read-only). The phone will soft reboot. Then you're done. This method is much quicker and simpler than others. I've done it and successfully have Rarz softkeys.

mujodroid said:
Hello guys can we mix between softkeys ?? if yes .... how ?
im running Xylon Rom
Thanks

Yes you can. Just select individual softkeys based on your preferences. Then do the method I wrote above. Hope it's comprehensive enough.
 

E-I-K-E

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Hey, i´m trying to flash a set of Softkeys.

I´m using a theme that comes as an apk not in .zip format.

Is there any way I can flash the Softkeys OVER the Softkeys that come with the theme?

Greetz Eike :cyclops:
 

animoo

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Re: [SOFTKEYS] Softkey Collection [08-01 Fonts!]

Hello guys can we mix between softkeys ?? if yes .... how ?
im running Xylon Rom
Thanks :cool:

If you're using xylon rom, you can change icons very easily. Just unpack the zips, and under the rom settings, navbar settings you can replace images individually by clicking on the picture of each icon.

Küldve az én Nexus 4-emről
 

karanrajpal14

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Re: [SOFTKEYS] Softkey Collection [08-01 Fonts!]

For the ones who are having problems on paranoid android try this

1. Make a backup.. you never know

2. Pull "SystemUI.apk" from "/system/app/"

3. Download flashable version of zenyth keys

4. Open "Zenyth - ICS Blue - Flashable - v3.zip" (Or w/e version)

5. Go to "vrtheme\system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-xhdpi" and extract all images from there to some folder

6. Open the folder where the image files are put

7. Open "SystemUI.apk" with some file extractor (i used winrar)

8. Navigate to "\res". you will find three "drawable"-folders ending with "xhdpi"



--> sw600dp: phablet

--> sw720dp: tablet

--> just drawable: phone



9. Put the extracted images in the corresponding folders

10. I hope you made a backup! i am not to blame for any fail :p

10. Close, push "SystemUI.apk" back to "/system/app/"

11. Pray and Reboot

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Jonphinguyen7

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Any screenshot softkey buttons?

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Knighthawk108

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hi, ive just managed to get this to work playing around myself. on paranoid android 3. guys when you extract the systemui.apk and replace the images you must select the option to rezip or zip the systemui folder you get in your file manager (in my case root explorer) and then RENAME your systemui.zip to SYSTEMUI.APK and reboot. this works with latest 24 feb build of paranoidandroid 3. i know people have been asking about this. BTW this will not work with a theme installed on paranoidandroid 3 as the theme will overwrite the system images. will only work on stock theme. if OP sees this, i thank you for providing the steps for installing on PA3 but i think it would stop the confusion if you add the step "rename systemui.zip to systemui.apk" to your guide. only a suggestion and i am really grateful for the work youve put in :)
 

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    I am proud to present you my collection of Softkeys for the Google LG Nexus 4
    I'd be grateful if you want to press the Thanks button if you're going to use these Softkeys!

    Read this before you apply these buttons!
    - If your ROM doesn't have a built-in Search or Big Menu softkey, then these images won't be used on your phone, it will only show Back, Home & Recent
    - You need a rooted phone otherwise none of these methods will work! Stock rooted combined with ZipThemer works for most people, MetaMorph not always so preferably use ZipThemer
    - The buttons will be a little less bright on your phone due to a layer of alpha transparency over them when you're not pressing them.
    - IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO DO A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THESE SOFTKEY MODS!


    Regular Softkeys

    Stock
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Stock Colored
    example.png

    Download: PURPLE or PINK or RED or Yellow or GREEN

    Stock Reflect
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Stock Small
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Stock Small Reflect
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    neXus
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Samsung Galaxy
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    ZTE Grand
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Sony Xperia
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Droid RAZR HD
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Airbrush
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Facebook
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE


    Font Based Softkeys

    College
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Elvish
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Defused
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Droid
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Pixel
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Russia
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Installation Methods

    *** AOKP ***
    1. Go to the Dropbox page of the style of your preference
    2. Download the images you need from the folder and save them (probably to /sdcard/download)
    3. Fire up Settings -> Rom Control -> Navigation Bar and select the images you just downloaded
    4. Done!

    *** Paranoid Android ***
    1. Download one of the Softkey themes that starts with MMZT_
    2. Make a backup of your ROM in Recovery
    3. Extract SystemUI.apk from your ROM (located in /system/app) using your favorite File Explorer App with Root access
    4. Open SystemUI.apk and put each image from the MMZT_ file (located in /res/drawable-xhdpi) downloaded in the following folders located at /res (replace the existing images): drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi drawable-sw720dp-xhdpi drawable-sw1000dp-xhdpi and drawable-xhdpi
    5. Paste new SystemUI.apk into /system/app using your favorite File Explorer App with Root access

    *** ZipThemer (Recommended, Failsafe) ***
    Here's a full guide with pictures etc! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2202482
    1. Download one of the Softkey themes that starts with MMZT_
    2. Open ZipThemer. If this is the first time using ZipThemer then you have to select "Update Edify", "Browse", and select the .zip of the ROM you're currently using (this identifies the update script and needed files, if you're using a flashed theme on top of your ROM then please select the theme instead of the ROM) and press "Configure"
    3. Go back to the main menu and press "+Theme", select the downloaded MMZT_ file and press "Build It!". Select "Always" on the popup prompt to make a backup in case it doesn't work or you want to undo
    4. Boot into recovery, and flash the zip on the root of your /sdcard/ like any other flashable ROM/Theme
    5. Wipe your Cache and Dalvik Cache just to be sure nothing weird happens on reboot
    6. Reboot your phone after this and you're done!
    7. If it somehow still fails just flash the "undo-zip" using steps 4-6 :)

    *** MetaMorph (Easier but riskier than ZipThemer) ***
    1. Download and install MetaMorph from the Market
    2. Launch MetaMorph at least once so that the folder AndroidThemes will be created on /sdcard/. (You can also create the folder manually if it doesn't)
    3. Download a Softkey Style using the MetaMorph link and move this .zip file to /sdcard/AndroidThemes using your favorite file explorer
    4. Open MetaMorph, choose "Unzip/Extract new theme" and select the .zip file you downloaded. A popup screen will appear, meaning it has been extracted. Press the "Close" button.
    5. Hit the "Apply all!" button and wait +/- 5 seconds (nothing will happen)
    6. Reboot your phone immediately after this and you're done!

    Changelog
    21-11-'12: Continued working on new Styles
    01-12-'12: Added some new Softkeys (like Nexus X, Xbox 360, Metal Buttons)
    21-12-'12: Added Droid RAZR HD Softkeys
    22-12-'12: Added Sony Xperia Softkeys
    27-12-'12: Added ZTE Grand and Samsung Galaxy Softkeys
    29-12-'12: Added ZipThemer instructions and Paranoid Android instructions (thanks N4rbs!)
    01-01-'13: Added neXus Style and announced new Font-based Styles
    03-01-'13: Added ICS Blue styles for every 2013 Softkey Style, Colored for Stock Style and Migration of everything to Dropbox (for my convenience)
    08-01-'13: Added 6 Font-based Softkey styles, all of these fonts are hosted on http://www.dafont.org/
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    Legacy Softkeys


    Legacy Softkey Styles

    My Softkeys 2012 - Includes Back-Search-Home-Menu-Recent

    ..:: Download Here ::..


    HTC Style
    examplejc.png


    HTC Reflective Style
    exampleik.png


    HTC One Style
    examplegd.png


    Win7 Style
    examplela.png


    Windroid Style
    examplenf.png


    Windroid Hollow Style
    exampley.png


    dPhone Style
    examplebj.png


    iPhoney Style
    examplec.png


    iPhoney White Style
    examplebl.png


    PlayStation Style
    examplext.png


    PlayStation White Style
    examplej.png


    PlayDroid Style
    examplekp.png


    PlayStation Buttons Style
    examplerk.png


    PlayStation Buttons White Style
    examplenx.png


    PlayDroid Buttons Style
    examplelv.png



    My Softkeys 2011 - Includes Back-Search-Home-Recent

    >> Download Images Here <<

    >> Download ZipThemer & MetaMorph Here <<

    Balloon Style
    examplelc.png


    Metro White Style
    examplecg.png


    Metro Blue Style
    exampleet.png


    Web2.0 Text Style
    exampleq.png


    Pixelated Text Style
    exampleqg.png


    Pixelated ICS Blue Text Style
    examplexm.png


    Roboto V2 Style
    examplevq.png


    Roboto ICS Blue Text Style
    examplegl.png


    Old Honeycomb Style
    examplevy.png


    Metal Square Style
    exampleoj.png


    Blossom Style
    exampless.png


    Simplistica Style
    examplejz.png


    Droidfont Style
    examplel.png


    Imonaboat Style
    exampleix.png


    Perspective Style
    exampleyp.png


    Floral Style
    examplev.png


    Honeycomb Style
    examplepqm.png

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    You just copied the ones from the Galaxy Nexus Thread without links back to the Creators?

    I am the creator mike, and I chose to only copy the ones that I made myself, because it's a lot of work to maintain the others and don't make mistakes in the 'copyright' part :)

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    Later this week I'll release a renewed HTC style, a Samsung Galaxy style and a ZTE style :)

    Stay tuned :victory:

    Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 4 met Tapatalk
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    Major Update!

    • Added every 2013 Style in both White and ICS Blue
    • Added 5 different colors for Stock Style
    • Added IME_BACK button for every style
    • Migrated everything to Dropbox for my convenience