[guide][mod]Transparency for froyo, gingerbread, For all.....

[akash akya]

I have searched for transparency mod all over.... but couldn't find it.... decided to make it my self..... tried hard and come up with this when i was trying.......
Its simple work in almost all android versions..... this make almost all apps like root explorer, settings, music etc apps transparent

make backup before try this....!!!!

U need::::
* stock framework-res.apk
* apk manager or any other
* text editer like notepad++
* 7zip
* patience and GK

steps:::

decompile framework, in decompiled framework folder> res folder> values > styles.xml open it via notepad++ styles.xml is the key file, it control all apps layout and look.....

* in styles search for <style name="Theme"> this is the main theme layout... all app uses this.....

* under <style name="Theme"> search for <item name="colorBackground">@color/background_dark</item> now change this to <item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item> we are calling transparent color instead of dark which is inbuilt defined in color.xml in values folder.....

* now main part add <item name="windowIsTranslucent">true</item> in theme... means after <item name="colorBackground">@color/transparent</item>......... this line makes all app apps to be transparent....


Next there are two methods..........

first method :::
now make a transparent image save it as png file....... make sure it has correct resolution..... dont make full transparent it looks odd.....
save it and past in draweble mdpi or hdpi which ur device support..
now in styles.xml look for <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/screen_background_dark</item> below main theme....
change this to <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/"your image name"</item> add ur image name without ".....
save and close....

------OR-------

second method ::::
in styles.xml look for <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/screen_background_dark</item> below main theme....
change this to <item name="windowBackground">#80ffffff</item> or any other color hex code first two digits control transparency.....
save and close....

compile framework delete resources file in keep folder.... open stock framework (unedited) with 7zip,, amd open edited framework with 7zip...
drag and drop resources file and res folder from edited to unedited framework......
thets it... make flashable zip or adb push.........

ask me if u hav .......


Hit thanks if i helped U....... its free of cost......

 

[akash akya]

Guys try this leav cmmnt if u face any prblm....

don't forgot hit thanx....

 

[Avilove.Cullen]

How to make transparent image?


Edward Cullen

 

[akash akya]

Open a new file in adobe a dialog box will appear mak sure window background transparent selected add any image u want in this (copy past ) at da right side of da adobe window ther iz list of layers double click on image u pasted.... adjest opacity as u wish.... and save it as .png file..

don't forgot hit thanx....

 

[Avilove.Cullen]

Open a new file in adobe a dialog box will appear mak sure window background transparent selected add any image u want in this (copy past ) at da right side of da adobe window ther iz list of layers double click on image u pasted.... adjest opacity as u wish.... and save it as .png file..

don't forgot hit thanx....

I will try and then tell you. But i have seen that most people make setting transparent and from there wallpaper is seen.

Edward Cullen

 

[akash akya]

Yup this iz new method....

don't forgot hit thanx....

 

[DJBhardwaj]

Using systemUI is much more easier
But nice one

Envoyé par mon LG-P500 chargée avec CM9

 

[akash akya]

What about froyo

Using systemUI is much more easier
But nice one

Envoyé par mon LG-P500 chargée avec CM9

Thnx ....... But Froyo doesn't have systemUI.apk............ so its good for froyo users...

 

[Avilove.Cullen]

Yup this iz new method....

don't forgot hit thanx....

By this method also wallpaper will be seen?

Edward Cullen

 

[DJBhardwaj]

Thnx ....... But Froyo doesn't have systemUI.apk............ so its good for froyo users...

Well, i must say, not just froyo but i was just consulted by a member owning a SE device and this guide shall work on ICS too

Envoyé par mon LG-P500 chargée avec CM9

 

[akash akya]

By this method also wallpaper will be seen?

Edward Cullen

Ya.... u can see background live wallpapers, dock... all.... if ter iz any app behind this it too visible.....

don't forgot hit thanx....

 

[le_manhpro]

Hello you !

I want to do it for my MIUI I select any file to be able to do as you guide:fingers-crossed:
two option??

1 framwork fres.apk (of stock miui)

2 theme for Miui

pls help me

 

[akash akya]

Hello you !

I want to do it for my MIUI I select any file to be able to do as you guide:fingers-crossed:
two option??

1 framwork fres.apk (of stock miui)

2 theme for Miui

pls help me

U must use stock framework.apk ................. u can also do with theme but some time apktool gives plenty of error with thems.......... use stock framework for error free result........... report me after it works...

 

[le_manhpro]

U must use stock framework.apk ................. u can also do with theme but some time apktool gives plenty of error with thems.......... use stock framework for error free result........... report me after it works...

oke I will try, and feedback if it works or not tks again:victory:

 

[le_manhpro]

I can't find this line in styles

look for now in styles.xml <item name="windowBackground"> ​​@ drawable / screen_background_dark </ item> below the main theme ....
change this to <item name="windowBackground"> ​​@ drawable / "your image name" </ item> add ur image name without ".....
Save and close ....
i have add file framework-res.apk

http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4h3jl1n01nehs

you can help me, thanks a lot

 

[akash akya]

I can't find this line in styles

look for now in styles.xml <item name="windowBackground"> ​​@ drawable / screen_background_dark </ item> below the main theme ....
change this to <item name="windowBackground"> ​​@ drawable / "your image name" </ item> add ur image name without ".....
Save and close ....
i have add file framework-res.apk

http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4h3jl1n01nehs

you can help me, thanks a lot

Hey search for window background only below theme.... ignore what evr may @draweble/blabla...... try if not works... then i ll c in framework afterwords...

Sent from my Micromax A60 using xda premium

 

[akash akya]

Solved

I can't find this line in styles

look for now in styles.xml <item name="windowBackground"> ​​@ drawable / screen_background_dark </ item> below the main theme ....
change this to <item name="windowBackground"> ​​@ drawable / "your image name" </ item> add ur image name without ".....
Save and close ....
i have add file framework-res.apk

http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4h3jl1n01nehs

you can help me, thanks a lot

Hey just decompiled ur framework......... in ur styles u have <item name="windowBackground">@color/mi_screen_background_dark</item>

No problem.......... change this to <item name="windowBackground">@drawable/"ur png image file name"</item> ...............
it must work........ try.... ask ur prblm if u hav.....

 

[m4570d0n]

What is this Froyo you speak of? Is that what they use on the Motorola StarTac?

By the way, I'm not sure what it is you're trying to make transparent, but there's literally endless amounts of info, threads, apps, and themes out there for this for stock Gingerbread/ICS and any flavor of AOSP/CM9/AOKP/every other ROM out there.

All the info you need though is in styles.xml in framework-res.apk

A better method for transparent apps is to use a style with a parent style of Theme.Holo.Wallaper, and all of the derivatives of that style. It sets the background to your current wallpaper. You can also specify within the style the something like this:

<style name="DialtactsTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Wallpaper">
        <item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/semi_transparent_bg</item>

Then add a line in drawables.xml that says:

<item type="drawable" name="semi_transparent_bg">#60000000</item>

In this way, you have the transparent background but you can tint it so that it is a little darker, which makes it easier to theme for both light and dark wallapers/themes, adjusting the alpha value as you might need.

Also, there are many apps that use the image in framework-res at /res/drawable-nodpi/background_holo_dark.png as the background for the app. Changing that one image will change the background for apps like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, Settings, etc.


.....But seriously, this information is literally everywhere already and it has been for quite some time.

 

[akash akya]

What is this Froyo you speak of? Is that what they use on the Motorola StarTac?

By the way, I'm not sure what it is you're trying to make transparent, but there's literally endless amounts of info, threads, apps, and themes out there for this for stock Gingerbread/ICS and any flavor of AOSP/CM9/AOKP/every other ROM out there.

All the info you need though is in styles.xml in framework-res.apk

A better method for transparent apps is to use a style with a parent style of Theme.Holo.Wallaper, and all of the derivatives of that style. It sets the background to your current wallpaper. You can also specify within the style the something like this:

<style name="DialtactsTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Wallpaper">
        <item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/semi_transparent_bg</item>

Then add a line in drawables.xml that says:

<item type="drawable" name="semi_transparent_bg">#60000000</item>

In this way, you have the transparent background but you can tint it so that it is a little darker, which makes it easier to theme for both light and dark wallapers/themes, adjusting the alpha value as you might need.

Also, there are many apps that use the image in framework-res at /res/drawable-nodpi/background_holo_dark.png as the background for the app. Changing that one image will change the background for apps like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, Settings, etc.


.....But seriously, this information is literally everywhere already and it has been for quite some time.

Hey i hav searching for long time.... but all of them requires systemui.apk.... wich is not in froyo roms.... and what u mentioned <style name="DialtactsTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Wallpaper"> this also not there in froyo rom...... while i am trying with styles i come up with this..... thought to share it........ i agree it will make many apks transparent...

Sent from my Micromax A60 using xda premium

 

[Avilove.Cullen]

when i have deleted resources in edited framework then how will i get it in edited framweork ??

i am not getting resources in edited framework after compiling