[MOD][COMPLETE GUIDE][NOOB-FRIENDLY] CM10 Transparent Statusbar and other mod

[Dilesh Perera]

hey nice guide, but I have a problem.
When i type this: apktool b SystemUI al.apk.

the al.apk does not get compiled. I also noticed that im missing the apktool.yml file in the folder of the decompiled SystemUI.

yes i get the same result. then i gave up. have read many threads and i got the clue its a issue with our pc software. i have set up Ubuntu virtual pc . will see if it works there

 

[Diaz1999]

yes i get the same result. then i gave up. have read many threads and i got the clue its a issue with our pc software. i have set up Ubuntu virtual pc . will see if it works there

Hmm, try to copy your framework-res.apk, put in same folder, then type

apktool if framework-res.apk

Again, decompile your SystemUI.apk
This maybe will help you because I'm using Windows too

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[Chromium]

Hmm, try to copy your framework-res.apk, put in same folder, then type

apktool if framework-res.apk

Again, decompile your SystemUI.apk
This maybe will help you because I'm using Windows too

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just tried doing that but its still not compiling the al.apl.
when i type

apktool b SystemUI al.apk

I get this output and no al.apk is compiled:

C:\apktool>apktool b SystemUI al.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:162)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:179)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:174)
        at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:185)
        at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:70)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
        at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:158)
        ... 4 more

 

[Diaz1999]

just tried doing that but its still not compiling the al.apl.
when i type

apktool b SystemUI al.apk

I get this output and no al.apk is compiled:

C:\apktool>apktool b SystemUI al.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:162)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:179)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:174)
        at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:185)
        at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:70)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
        at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:158)
        ... 4 more

Hmm, try this way

..rename apktool to apktool.jar and copy it to Windows directory (ex. C:\Windows) and copy apktool.bat to Windows directory (ex. C:\Windows)..

This is my last hope to help you because I don't know what to do anymore go try it

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[Chromium]

Hmm, try this way

This is my last hope to help you because I don't know what to do anymore go try it

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Thanks but that didnt work either.

But i was able to fix it. I just downloaded the newer versions of apktool and apktool installer and then followed the guide as usual. Everything seemed to work fine, no problems with recompiling or anything. I havent actually installed the SystemUI.apk on my phone yet, but i will try it later when i have some time and ill let you know if it works.

You should probably update the links for apktool in the OP with the ones i have above. The ones you provided are pretty outdated.

 

[Diaz1999]

Thanks but that didnt work either.

But i was able to fix it. I just downloaded the newer versions of apktool and apktool installer and then followed the guide as usual. Everything seemed to work fine, no problems with recompiling or anything. I havent actually installed the SystemUI.apk on my phone yet, but i will try it later when i have some time and ill let you know if it works.

You should probably update the links for apktool in the OP with the ones i have above. The ones you provided are pretty outdated.

Oh okay for your report. I don't know if apktool have a newer version (N00B me )

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[Dilesh Perera]

Thanks but that didnt work either.

But i was able to fix it. I just downloaded the newer versions of apktool and apktool installer and then followed the guide as usual. Everything seemed to work fine, no problems with recompiling or anything. I havent actually installed the SystemUI.apk on my phone yet, but i will try it later when i have some time and ill let you know if it works.

You should probably update the links for apktool in the OP with the ones i have above. The ones you provided are pretty outdated.

i will try and report thanks a lot for u and Diaz1999

EDIT- wow i can see yml file now. so it means its working

 

[Diaz1999]

i will try and report thanks a lot for u and Diaz1999

EDIT- wow i can see yml file now. so it means its working

If you're done yet screenshot it, I want see your status bar

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[Dilesh Perera]

If you're done yet screenshot it, I want see your status bar

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i just checked by doing de compile stemui and recompile. it did work. but i didn't do any changes. i will do some 2moro for sure.

i want to have trans status bar. currently im upgrading my ROM

thanks and give me help when im doing real stuff

 

[Dilesh Perera]

hello friends

just to confirm u all works fine now.

@ Diaz1999 i followed ur method and made a transparent status bar. and just now done something big for me

i made mass storage to my framework-res.apk. cos we dont get mass storage option in CM10. followed some info and made changes to my ROM's framework-res. all works fine

please add stuff to this thread . it will help many others . keep on contributing

 

[Chromium]

Ok i just pushed the modded SystemUI.apk and i can confirm that it is working fine in 4.2.2 (Paranoid Android)
All that you need is the newest version of apktool. Then just follow the guide as is.

@Diaz1999 you could probably change the first post to say that its compatible with CM10.1 as well now.

Heres a screenshot for proof (it looks really nice btw):

 

[Diaz1999]

Ok i just pushed the modded SystemUI.apk and i can confirm that it is working fine in 4.2.2 (Paranoid Android)
All that you need is the newest version of apktool. Then just follow the guide as is.

@Diaz1999 you could probably change the first post to say that its compatible with CM10.1 as well now.

Heres a screenshot for proof (it looks really nice btw):

So you found PhoneStatusBar$FastColorDrawable.smali inside CM10.1 SystemUI.apk? What about the transparent statusbar? Working in CM10.1 or not? If it's working then I'll change it in OP

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[Chromium]

So you found PhoneStatusBar$FastColorDrawable.smali inside CM10.1 SystemUI.apk? What about the transparent statusbar? Working in CM10.1 or not? If it's working then I'll change it in OP

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Yep. I found PhoneStatusBar$FastColorDrawable.smali inside SystemUI.apk. Im using Paranoid Android 4.2.2, but i think CM10.1 has this too.
Havent tried the transparent status bar tweak though. Paranoid already has an option to change that, so theres no point of me doing it this way.

 

[Dilesh Perera]

 

[velvora]

your exposed installer attachment link is invalid now.

fortunately i found it on here

 

[RaphaelHam]

Diaz.. Why not upload ur modded systemui?
If u would. I use cm10 m66b, i want statusbar 75% transparent, and notification drawer 75%. If u would i will upload my systemui.apk so u can do it.. Wait ur respond.

 

[Diaz1999]

Diaz.. Why not upload ur modded systemui?
If u would. I use cm10 m66b, i want statusbar 75% transparent, and notification drawer 75%. If u would i will upload my systemui.apk so u can do it.. Wait ur respond.

Haha I know you at facebook,, wait 'til I'm finished I'll tell you from facebook!

 

[ApriliaM3]

Thread closed at request of the OP