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

[jntdroid]

could this also apply to ese81? i'm experiencing similar problems applying the framework-res on rooted ese81 (adb root, not pete's)

Theoretically, yes. The only real issue I've seen is with custom roms whose system partitions are too full with all their features. In those cases, you can't push the framework-res.app back because it copies the whole thing over before replacing the existing one, so worst case scenario is that you take the time to copy and paste the icons you want to only get an error message in command prompt.

I assume that there's enough room in the stock rom though.

Create a nandroid backup and give it a try. If you want to make sure it will work first, do the entire process without pasting in the icons you'd like to use. Basically, adb pull the framework-res, then push it back without changing anything to make sure there's room.

I worked a 12hr day today, but I'm available for at least a couple hours tonight if you'd like some help, but if you can push it back without making changes, you'll be able to edit the framework-res file that will be in your sdk tools folder on the PC, then replace the adb pull section of the first set of commands with everything from the adb push down (push it to the phone, then use command to reboot).

If you go for it and don't need help, let me know what you find out please!

Well, I would give it a shot, but I left my factory USB cable at my office, and the one I ordered from Seidio with my Seidio desktop dock evidently is nothing more than a glorified power cable, as my Droid/Laptop don't even recognize it as USB. So, unless there's a way to do this 100% on the Droid (I do have the theme files on there already), I'll have to get back to you in a day or so!

[Jonny Kansas]

It's easiest/best to use a computer. There could be issues when attempting to do this copy/paste method on the phone by itself that should t occur when using adb, because of the nature of adb.

I'm in no rush for the info, so take your time.

[pontiusx]

ugh!!! after several hours of reading through some very long threads, i was able to use this way to get the round battery icon that someone else mentioned earlier in this thread installed on BB v1.1 .

great write up, and im glad i did it this way, i feel much more comfortable using adb now!

the only part that got me really messed up was you said copy and paste the files you want into the framework-apk file using winrar.. well i could not find any way to copy and paste into winrar. I did hit add files, and told it to replace those files and that worked! Idk i would suggest rewriting the part bout copying and pasting. Thanks again!

[Jonny Kansas]

ugh!!! after several hours of reading through some very long threads, i was able to use this way to get the round battery icon that someone else mentioned earlier in this thread installed on BB v1.1 .

great write up, and im glad i did it this way, i feel much more comfortable using adb now!

the only part that got me really messed up was you said copy and paste the files you want into the framework-apk file using winrar.. well i could not find any way to copy and paste into winrar. I did hit add files, and told it to replace those files and that worked! Idk i would suggest rewriting the part bout copying and pasting. Thanks again!

Right-click, then click copy, right-click, then click paste. :-)

[pontiusx]

thats exactly what i did. there was no paste option on the context menu when i right clicked in winrar

[Jonny Kansas]

thats exactly what i did. there was no paste option on the context menu when i right clicked in winrar

Ctrl+v that's what I meant to say...Haha! Anyway, glad you figured it out!

[loociddreemr]

Thanks for the information! Im sort of a Noob at this and your walkthrough was easy to understand and worked perfectly!

[loociddreemr]

Thanks for the info! worked perfectly

[Jonny Kansas]

Thanks for the information! Im sort of a Noob at this and your walkthrough was easy to understand and worked perfectly!

Glad it helped and glad it's still relevant. I've kinda moved away from the tinkering/hacking world with my Droid, so I was afraid that the newer builds of these ROMs would make this guide useless.