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argedion

argedion

The TechnoFrog
I want to change the graphic picture in the application drawer. I use GoLauncher. The current one is a house pic
 
I'm not sure that you can change this picture, without modifying the actual .apk file for GO Launcher. It's probably an image file under the drawable-hdpi directory. You might pull the .apk file, open it with something like 7zip, and navigate through the directories to see if you can find that image. If so, you should be able to place your desired image into that same spot with the same file name and then push the .apk file back to your phone (or reinstall with adb install for example).

Really though, you should probably be requesting an enhancement from the GO team so that you can replace the image with what you want instead of tweaking their file.
 
gamblor01 said:
I'm not sure that you can change this picture, without modifying the actual .apk file for GO Launcher. It's probably an image file under the drawable-hdpi directory. You might pull the .apk file, open it with something like 7zip, and navigate through the directories to see if you can find that image. If so, you should be able to place your desired image into that same spot with the same file name and then push the .apk file back to your phone (or reinstall with adb install for example).

Really though, you should probably be requesting an enhancement from the GO team so that you can replace the image with what you want instead of tweaking their file.
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Yeah I hear ya. I will definitely put in my request
 
Well replacing the image in the all file was not successful. Everything went well until I tried to install. It just reports application not installed.
 
When you open the apk with 7zip under /system/framework there should be a framework-res.apk open that up and copy out the res folder on your pc. Find the .PNG for the house swap it out with an image that's exactly the same size. Easiest way is to open the original with GIMP, delete the image but keep the work space, open the new image as a new layer, resize to fit the workspace and save as the same file name.
Open the apk up again with 7zip navigate to the original res folder location, drag and drop the new res folder in, make sure you navigate up a few folders in 7zip. It'll ask you to update the archive, click yes. Use the new apk and see if that works.
 
Granite1 said:
When you open the apk with 7zip under /system/framework there should be a framework-res.apk open that up and copy out the res folder on your pc. Find the .PNG for the house swap it out with an image that's exactly the same size. Easiest way is to open the original with GIMP, delete the image but keep the work space, open the new image as a new layer, resize to fit the workspace and save as the same file name.
Open the apk up again with 7zip navigate to the original res folder location, drag and drop the new res folder in, make sure you navigate up a few folders in 7zip. It'll ask you to update the archive, click yes. Use the new apk and see if that works.
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I will try this tonight after work. Thanks Mario. :D
 
also, you might need to fix the permissions on the new apk when you move it to your system/app or data/app folder. it should be rw-r-r. it might still say not installed when you first move it; just reboot and it should work

be aware that any chages you make will be erased if you update go launcher
 
Ok figured out part of my problem. Apparently it's my image colors. Not sure of how to find out the default image colors here are both files.
Part B is I found the File in this directory under the Go Launcher APK
/phone/com.gau.go.launcherex-1.apk_FILES/res/drawable-hdpi
obviously the /phone is on my comp
 

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Since I'm looking into modifying on a small scale. I have another question to ask. How would I modify the "Sprint" on the Notification bar? I've been trying to look through some of he xml's on the comp but they wont open correctly to allow me to read the values. I guess I could try it on the phone.

by the way gedit is where I get the errors something about encoding is not correct.
 
argedion said:
Since I'm looking into modifying on a small scale. I have another question to ask. How would I modify the "Sprint" on the Notification bar? I've been trying to look through some of he xml's on the comp but they wont open correctly to allow me to read the values. I guess I could try it on the phone.

by the way gedit is where I get the errors something about encoding is not correct.
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Ok, you're starting to go into full blown themeing mode now. It may seem like just a few little changes but you're at the core. If you want to start doing xml changes you've got to do some research.
Google the ultimate theme guide.
There should be a good link somewhere, the one on xda was pulled because of the 2 bit fighting. :( booo
Next look up the impalers guide to themeing. Think its called Want to learn how to theme, or something along those lines. Do a search of my posts, I just linked the impalers guide a few weeks ago.
On the phone or is link them now.
I'm not too well versed on .xml edits, so I'll be learning just as much as you.
 
Granite1 said:
Ok, you're starting to go into full blown themeing mode now. It may seem like just a few little changes but you're at the core. If you want to start doing xml changes you've got to do some research.
Google the ultimate theme guide.
There should be a good link somewhere, the one on xda was pulled because of the 2 bit fighting. :( booo
Next look up the impalers guide to themeing. Think its called Want to learn how to theme, or something along those lines. Do a search of my posts, I just linked the impalers guide a few weeks ago.
On the phone or is link them now.
I'm not too well versed on .xml edits, so I'll be learning just as much as you.
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hmmm thinking this frog is beginning to snatch a fly I'm going to have trouble swallowing :D

well dude I guess we'll be starting to look this stuff up. more than likely not going to be a fast process.
 
argedion said:
hmmm thinking this frog is beginning to snatch a fly I'm going to have trouble swallowing :D

well dude I guess we'll be starting to look this stuff up. more than likely not going to be a fast process.
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It is not a fast process to learn.
You could ask someone with a lot of themeing experience to help you. I could probably help with the image edits, but xmls are out of my range as of yet. Xtremedays may be able to help you, give him a shout.
 
Granite1 said:
It is not a fast process to learn.
You could ask someone with a lot of themeing experience to help you. I could probably help with the image edits, but xmls are out of my range as of yet. Xtremedays may be able to help you, give him a shout.
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well as with anything you first need to learn to crawl before walk. I am going to find another image to try my luck there. I'll do some reading on xml but for now i'll just try to work out some of the images.
 
Well I did some digging and found a theme making program for GoLauncher. I am currently working on a fedora theme( My favorite OS) will link to theme maker when I get on my comp. Only draw back is it's a windows program.
 
argedion said:
Well I did some digging and found a theme making program for GoLauncher. I am currently working on a fedora theme( My favorite OS) will link to theme maker when I get on my comp. Only draw back is it's a windows program.
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Awesomeness!!!
I didn't know one existed. I guess you can make themes for GoLauncher, then post them up for use.
Those guys that are developing the GoLauncher are really on the ball!

What I would do is make your theme with the app, then take the theme file and compare it to the original files in GoLauncher to see where the changes were made. Then after you understand what to change where, you can do it without the app if you so choose. ;)
 
Have Completed my fedora theme for Go Launcher if interested pm me with a request. Due to the fact images may be copyrighted I don't feel comfortable posting. I will be contacting fedora as to get permission. Please leave a valid email as to where I should send.

Now to start a new one. Any guess's to what it is? :D
 
argedion said:
Have Completed my fedora theme for Go Launcher if interested pm me with a request. Due to the fact images may be copyrighted I don't feel comfortable posting. I will be contacting fedora as to get permission. Please leave a valid email as to where I should send.

Now to start a new one. Any guess's to what it is? :D
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Chuck Norris! :D
 
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