Metamorph won't apply framework-res to ESE53? (A noob guide to adb pull/push theming)

[19DroidRage84]

I think its because the framework-res.apk is running. Ill try changing permissions next time I do it.

[Jonny Kansas]

I think its because the framework-res.apk is running. Ill try changing permissions next time I do it.

But that's what I don't get...On prior versions of Pete's ESE53 Bugless Beast, including v .07, which I JUST upgraded from...Metamorph themed the framework-res.apk.

I just tried using root explorer to replace the proper file in the framework-res.apk and then paste it back into the system and the phone rebooted just like it did when attempting to use metamorph...

Oh well!

Time for me to hit the bar! lol

I'll give it a go tomorrow and see if I can't get an easier way to work.

I'm sure your way will work, so I'll try that as well and add it as an easier option to the OP.

Thanks for the help!

[Jonny Kansas]

its cool...but to copy froamework-res.apk:

adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
busybox cp /system/framework/framework-res.apk /sdcard/

*******on phone apply metamorph. Metamorph path needs to be /sdcard/*******

busybox cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/
mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
sync
reboot

How do you point mm to /sdcard/?

[19DroidRage84]

How do you point mm to /sdcard/?

You just open the .thm in a notepad

The .thm file that goes with every metamorph inside it you will want this:

Any ROM
Any Version
framework-res.apk
/sdcard/

Target apk is framework-res.apk
Target path is /sdcard/

**********dont type this************

the 3rd line is where you type the .apk you want to theme. the fourth line is the path since framework-res.apk is on the sdcard its /sdcard/. Some people dont put the last 2 lines but i learned it that way.

[Jonny Kansas]

That's right. I feel silly. Lol. Might be the Captain...haha!

[rrrrrrredbelly]

(Mods, I wasn't sure if this was better in Hacks or Themes, so feel free to move it, but let me know via comment! )

So, I and some others have noticed that Metamporph simply reboots the phone when attempting to apply a theme framework-res and doesn't apply when attempting to theme 2.1 ESE 53 roms . I wrote this guide after trying this out for myself. This was MY first time with this process, so don't be intimidated by the length of this guide. Just want to make it thorough enough that you're not left with questions!

whether or not this was extra work, it worked great for me. thanks

[Jonny Kansas]

(Mods, I wasn't sure if this was better in Hacks or Themes, so feel free to move it, but let me know via comment! )

So, I and some others have noticed that Metamporph simply reboots the phone when attempting to apply a theme framework-res and doesn't apply when attempting to theme 2.1 ESE 53 roms . I wrote this guide after trying this out for myself. This was MY first time with this process, so don't be intimidated by the length of this guide. Just want to make it thorough enough that you're not left with questions!

whether or not this was extra work, it worked great for me. thanks

No problem! Op will be updated once I verify the new way. Although, that way involves changing a bit of text in a file which might be a bit more intimidating for some "noobs" than my copy/paste method. Both will be offered.

[microsnook]

Alright man, Im a noob, and I got it to work!
I even changed the images around to make it how I want it. This is awesome.
Thanks for the write up. Now I can have the phone my way

[Jonny Kansas]

Alright man, Im a noob, and I got it to work!
I even changed the images around to make it how I want it. This is awesome.
Thanks for the write up. Now I can have the phone my way

Not a problem! Any time you see someone talk about adb push, that's the last part you did. If you know the exact name (with capitalization) of the .apk you're trying to replace and it's location, you can push and pull a lot of things.

Be sure to backup first!

[microsnook]

Alright. Im trying to change the clocks color...its black :|. But Its a jar file I believe?
Where do I put this?
Also, is there a way to remove the am/pm?