[MOD][TUTORIAL] Customize NavigationBar height

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Flextrick

Flextrick

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Hello,
In this tutorial I´ll show you how to change the height of your NavBar.

This Tutorial works for any Rom!

Requirements
  • Text-Editor, e.g. Notepad++
  • WinRar/WinZip/Bandzip
  • Apktool (Download)
  • installed Java (Download)
  • JDK (Download)
  • root on your Nexus 4
  • a FileManager like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer
  • your framework-res.apk
  • some Cmd experience (just a little)
  • .. and some time/nerves

.. let´s go

Before getting started, make a Nandroid Backup (if you get Bootoop etc)!

The decompliling:

First you need to create a new folder like "C:\apktool". Download Apktool and extract the files to C:\apktool
  • copy your framework-res.apk to C:\apktool
  • open Cmd
  • navigate to your apktool (with "cd C:\apktool")
  • type in: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk [enter] (...installation of your framework)
  • type in: java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk [enter]
  • finished!

Now you should have a new folder named framework-res. That´s your decompiled framework-res.apk.


The customizing of your NavBar height:
  • Navigate to /res/values
  • open dimens.xml in your Text-Editor
  • search the 3 lines which include navigation_bar_height, navigation_bar_height_landscape, und navigation_bar_width
  • type in your desired dpi number (for default it´s 48dpi)
  • CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width.
  • If you got that, save!

The (Re-)compiling:
  • Cmd (if you have not left it open, you must navigate again to C:\apktool
  • type in: java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res [enter]
  • The newly compiled framework-res.apk is located in C:\apktool\framework-res\dist
  • CAUTION: Copy the META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml from your old framework-res.apk to your newly compiled one! Otherwise you´ll get Bootloop.

Now copy your framework-res.apk with a file manager to /system/framework. After that reboot immediately!

Finished! Have fun with your smaller/higher NavBar.


If there are some question, ask in this thread, I´ll help you as good as possible. Please don´t write me PM´s with support requests.


The "small-print":
Neither XDA-Developers.com, nor me are responible for any damages on your device!
 
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NoLunchBox_

NoLunchBox_

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I'm pretty sure this is the same for changing your Navigation Bar white or any color you want?

But instead I think its the navbar.xml that you need to edit correct?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
 
Flextrick

Flextrick

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May 14, 2012
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Right. But maybe it's in SysUI.apk, I don't know right now.

~ via Nexus
 
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350d

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Flextrick said:
Hello,
In this tutorial I´ll show you how to change the height of your NavBar.

This Tutorial works for any Rom!

Requirements
  • Text-Editor, e.g. Notepad++
  • WinRar/WinZip/Bandzip
  • Apktool (Download)
  • installed Java (Download)
  • JDK (Download)
  • root on your Nexus 4
  • a FileManager like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer
  • your framework-res.apk
  • some Cmd experience (just a little)
  • .. and some time/nerves

.. let´s go

Before getting started, make a Nandroid Backup (if you get Bootoop etc)!

The decompliling:

First you need to create a new folder like "C:\apktool". Download Apktool and extract the files to C:\apktool
  • copy your framework-res.apk to C:\apktool
  • open Cmd
  • navigate to your apktool (with "cd C:\apktool")
  • type in: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk [enter] (...installation of your framework)
  • type in: java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk [enter]
  • finished!

Now you should have a new folder named framework-res. That´s your decompiled framework-res.apk.


The customizing of your NavBar height:
  • Navigate to /res/values
  • open dimens.xml in your Text-Editor
  • search the 3 lines which include navigation_bar_height, navigation_bar_height_landscape, und navigation_bar_width
  • type in your desired dpi number (for default it´s 48dpi)
  • CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width.
  • If you got that, save!

The (Re-)compiling:
  • Cmd (if you have not left it open, you must navigate again to C:\apktool
  • type in: java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res [enter]
  • The newly compiled framework-res.apk is located in C:\apktool\framework-res\dist
  • CAUTION: Copy the META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml from your old framework-res.apk to your newly compiled one! Otherwise you´ll get Bootloop.

Now copy your framework-res.apk with a file manager to /system/framework. After that reboot immediately!

Finished! Have fun with your smaller/higher NavBar.


If there are some question, ask in this thread, I´ll help you as good as possible. Please don´t write me PM´s with support requests.


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Thanks dude!

"CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width."

What's the scale? I set 36dpi both on height and landsape_hight, what's the width should I do? And I want the background of navigation to more smaller...
 
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Flextrick

Flextrick

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First of all, please delete fullquote :) Second: Proportion is like 48:42=36:x (x is width, just calculate). And third: Which background do you mean?

~ via Nexus
 
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paperecho

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I am attempting this but its not working.

I have apktool, java, and JDK installed.

When I run the commands I get this...

Code: 
 c:\apktool>java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources:
spec=0x01080294 drawable/ic_ab_back_holo_dark, config=-xhdpi
        at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:65)
        at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:58)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:196)

        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:165
)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:130)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:10
5)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:82)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:48)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:39)
        at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.installFramework(AndrolibResource
s.java:384)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.installFramework(Androlib.java:365)
        at brut.apktool.Main.cmdInstallFramework(Main.java:193)
        at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:69)

c:\apktool>java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk
I: Loading resource table...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources:
spec=0x01080294 drawable/ic_ab_back_holo_dark, config=-xhdpi
        at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:65)
        at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:58)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:196)

        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:165
)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:130)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:10
5)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:82)
        at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:48)
        at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibRes
ources.java:315)
        at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.jav
a:50)
        at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.jav
a:43)
        at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:44)
        at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.getResTable(ApkDecoder.java:148)
        at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:98)
        at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
        at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)

c:\apktool>

Any help would be great.

Or if someone wants to set my dpi to 24 that would be great as well. 24/24/24

framework-res.apk
 
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blaze221

Member
Sep 25, 2011
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0
How do you move the old META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.xml into the new apk after it's already compiled?
 
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InflexibIe

Member
Nov 1, 2011
11
5
Is it possible to set the alignment of the softkeys to the left side (especially for the Nexus 7/10)?

Thanks in advance

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
 
Flextrick

Flextrick

Senior Member
May 14, 2012
1,161
2,240
Maybe you guys should download the newest apktool version and replace it with the one in my folder. I think this should solve your problem
 
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endleesss

Senior Member
Feb 19, 2011
117
16
Does anyone know what values they use to make the softkeys stay vertical when the phone is in landscape mode? I'm trying to do that with my tablets. Thanks
 
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JeremyChen

Senior Member
Mar 23, 2008
100
40
Taipei
In Android L, it didn't work in type in "java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk" & "java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk"...
 
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    Flextrick
    Flextrick
    Hello,
    In this tutorial I´ll show you how to change the height of your NavBar.

    This Tutorial works for any Rom!

    Requirements
    • Text-Editor, e.g. Notepad++
    • WinRar/WinZip/Bandzip
    • Apktool (Download)
    • installed Java (Download)
    • JDK (Download)
    • root on your Nexus 4
    • a FileManager like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer
    • your framework-res.apk
    • some Cmd experience (just a little)
    • .. and some time/nerves

    .. let´s go

    Before getting started, make a Nandroid Backup (if you get Bootoop etc)!

    The decompliling:

    First you need to create a new folder like "C:\apktool". Download Apktool and extract the files to C:\apktool
    • copy your framework-res.apk to C:\apktool
    • open Cmd
    • navigate to your apktool (with "cd C:\apktool")
    • type in: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk [enter] (...installation of your framework)
    • type in: java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk [enter]
    • finished!

    Now you should have a new folder named framework-res. That´s your decompiled framework-res.apk.


    The customizing of your NavBar height:
    • Navigate to /res/values
    • open dimens.xml in your Text-Editor
    • search the 3 lines which include navigation_bar_height, navigation_bar_height_landscape, und navigation_bar_width
    • type in your desired dpi number (for default it´s 48dpi)
    • CAUTION: At width, you should calculate the numeral proportion of the height to the width.
    • If you got that, save!

    The (Re-)compiling:
    • Cmd (if you have not left it open, you must navigate again to C:\apktool
    • type in: java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res [enter]
    • The newly compiled framework-res.apk is located in C:\apktool\framework-res\dist
    • CAUTION: Copy the META-INF folder and the AndroidManifest.xml from your old framework-res.apk to your newly compiled one! Otherwise you´ll get Bootloop.

    Now copy your framework-res.apk with a file manager to /system/framework. After that reboot immediately!

    Finished! Have fun with your smaller/higher NavBar.


    If there are some question, ask in this thread, I´ll help you as good as possible. Please don´t write me PM´s with support requests.


    The "small-print":
    Neither XDA-Developers.com, nor me are responible for any damages on your device!
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    Flextrick
    Flextrick
    Hello,
    if somebody is interested: I built a graphical Apktool for easier modding. Check it out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2326604

    ~ via Nexus
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    Flextrick
    Flextrick
    Hello, I see. Maybe you should try this one here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1755243
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    Flextrick
    Flextrick
    With WinRar or 7zip etc.
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    Flextrick
    Flextrick
    It's possible for sure, but I don't know how. Ive got no experience with tablets, sorry.
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