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ermacwins

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Just made these softkeys. I was inspired by atticus182's "ZTE Grand" soft keys and used them as a source, where I then edited them. I included the softkey to hide the keyboard and (in Paranoid Android) the close recent apps button. These are not flashable, you have to do it manually. If somebody wants to make them flashable be my guest.


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To Install (specifically in Paranoid Android)
1. Make backup of ROM (just in case, ignore if you haven't flashed)
2. Download softkeys
3. Extract/Open (depending on if you have the ROM installed or not) SystemUI.apk from your ROM (/system/app)
4. Open SystemUI.apk and put each image from the .zip downloaded in the following folders located at /res (yes replace existing images):

  • drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi
    drawable-sw720dp-xhdpi
    drawable-sw1000dp-xhdpi
    drawable-xhdpi

    On other ROMs it should just be drawable-xhdpi but don't quote me on that, I am not a developer.
5. Insert/paste new SystemUI.apk into /system/app
6. Flash/reboot and hope for the best.


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Hope you guys enjoy these keys as much as I enjoyed making them.​

Can this be made zipthemer compatible?
 

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Just made these softkeys. I was inspired by atticus182's "ZTE Grand" soft keys and used them as a source, where I then edited them. I included the softkey to hide the keyboard and (in Paranoid Android) the close recent apps button. These are not flashable, you have to do it manually. If somebody wants to make them flashable be my guest.

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Wallpaper please.
 

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Change is coming!

I will give the thread a major overhaul tonight (or at least I'll start with it) and make all the mods available in both White and ICS Blue (or JB Blue now hehe). Furthermore, I'll make the Stock keys available in some other colors as well!
 

bjorninge

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Hi. How do I reverse this? I used metamorph + rooted stock. For some reason com.android.systemui stopped working. after a reboot now I don't have any softkeys nor notification pulldown available.
 

bjorninge

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Download a stock rom, extract the SystemUi.apk from /system/app and insert it into your phone's /system/app

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No need: Any chance you or anyone else could send me those files?. I only have a mac available, I couldn't get unyaffs working after compiling it.

Code:
somehostb123:root-nexus4 bjorninge$ ./unyaffs2 system.img 
Segmentation fault: 11


edit; fixed it my self by using ./fastboot-mac flash system system.img
 
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Avanki

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hi there, at first, you all here did great work.
i'm searching for a flashebl softkey set for cmw, but i cant find some, because i will change my own softkeys on it.
because i changed often my rom and it is easyer from cmw to flash the softkeys.
can somebody help mee???
 

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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