HOW TO: Modify Widget Backgrounds/Images to your Liking

omgitswes · Sep 23, 2010

run as admin did something. but now it says Unable to access signapk.jar

I'm looking right at it, so it is there

Ngo93 · Sep 23, 2010

would you mind sharing that wallpaper please? =D

omgitswes · Sep 24, 2010

Finally got it!
It's because I would compress it as a rar instead of zip.....I knew it was something simple

Eusibius2 · Sep 27, 2010

howetechnical said:
I'm getting the impression that you are not really interested in this tutorial itself, but rather in the possibilities and features of the auto sign java program (whether to cause problems here, or purely out of curiosity, I don't know). If this is the case, please request such information on the XDA thread where this tool was created, not here.

That's not it at all... relax. I've since used your technique and it works great. I've only got a curious mind, that's all. I'm not out to figure out how to spoof apps. Trust me, you're barking up the wrong tree for that one.

Thanks for all the info though...

howetechnical · Sep 28, 2010

Eusibius2 said:
That's not it at all... relax. I've since used your technique and it works great. I've only got a curious mind, that's all. I'm not out to figure out how to spoof apps. Trust me, you're barking up the wrong tree for that one.

Thanks for all the info though...

I'm glad it's working for you and that you enjoy it :cool:

nathan312 · Sep 29, 2010

I can't pull off of adb...it just shows me a list of all the ADB commands after i do: adb pull /data/app....etc.

EDIT: fixed the pull issue ( just re=installed android SDK.)

NOW I can't sign stuff...it's just not working. I have the apk in there ( it is THE ONLY .apk file in there..)

howetechnical · Sep 29, 2010

nathan312 said:
I can't pull off of adb...it just shows me a list of all the ADB commands after i do: adb pull /data/app....etc.

EDIT: fixed the pull issue ( just re=installed android SDK.)

NOW I can't sign stuff...it's just not working. I have the apk in there ( it is THE ONLY .apk file in there..)

What directory is your apk in? Remember, it shouldn't be in tools, it should be in the same directory as your sign.bat file.

When you write "can't sign stuff", is it giving you an error message? Or when you re-install it does it give you an error? Did you remember to delete the META-INF folder before zipping it all back up, renaming it to apk, then signing it?

nathan312 · Sep 29, 2010

howetechnical said:
What directory is your apk in? Remember, it shouldn't be in tools, it should be in the same directory as your sign.bat file.

When you write "can't sign stuff", is it giving you an error message? Or when you re-install it does it give you an error? Did you remember to delete the META-INF folder before zipping it all back up, renaming it to apk, then signing it?

The apk is inside the Autosign folder (unzipped/extracted). It's the ONLY apk in the folder.

There is no error message that I see, it just doesn't put a signed copy into the folder. I deleted the META-INF folder before zipping also. I renamed back to .apk...

nathan312 · Sep 29, 2010

got it all fixed now...thanks for everything, but I'm using that apkmanager tool from XDA...quite nice!

Note, if anyone has a problem with this...make sure that the android SDK is in your PATH...

ODD BOY · Dec 5, 2010

it works well

thanks so much

cmonsterf50 · Apr 24, 2011

omgitswes said:
okay nvm I got that fixed.
Now I ran into another problem. It says error in opening zip file
when I run the sign.bat

My errors

Exception: error in opening zip file
at java.util.zip.Zipfile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at com.android.signapk.SignApk.main(SignApk.java.320)

I was coming across the same error (Windows 7 Professional). It's not the OS, make sure you change the file extension from "ZIP" to "APK" before copying to the Auto-Sign folder. That fixed my issues.

XeLi · Sep 10, 2011

Thank you so much for this article! I have read many explanations about editing themes in android, but this one I find most clearly written and easy to follow step-by-step!

Thank you, thank you very much!

hkb · Oct 26, 2011

Thanks for this, i modded the Google music apk to have a Black bg instead of an ugly blueish.

Deny all permisions just to be safe!!

choccy · Oct 27, 2011

One widget I really want is a power control one that is vertical.

Would really make my life easier!

Weather one would be useful too.

gwcaton · Oct 28, 2011

if you are looking for transparent versions of your fave widgets try [UPDATE 10/27/11 | THEME l MOD ] Transparent Widget Skins - xda-developers

ardchoille · Oct 28, 2011

Excellent tutorial! Good work

RandomTaskMan · Nov 18, 2011

I'm still getting this error message, even after reading everyone elses problems

Exception: error in opening zip file
at java.util.zip.Zipfile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at com.android.signapk.SignApk.main(SignApk.java.320)

JavaDK is installed, the META-INF is deleted and the zipped folder is renamed with .apk

is it really just as simple as renaming with .apk or is there a step I'm missing cause that's all you did in your tutorial

Asitaka · Dec 15, 2011

Thanks for the post! Worked easily and perfectly on my first try!

conundrum768 · Jan 5, 2012

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faile486 · Mar 20, 2013

First, awesome tutorial! Thanks a TON for this, I'll post pictures as soon as I'm done editing = )

When the application updates, will it remove any changes I've made? If so, can I simply save the image files to my hard drive and replace them, or would I need to edit the ones that are included in the update each time?

Is it possible to share the new images with others like themes, or would they have to modify/replace the image files specifically?

Thanks again!

nijohnson · Sep 3, 2013

Is it essential to use the SDK push? I've been messing with a widget. But I don't have my cord handy - darn non standard plugs! - so I've just been emailing it. When I install i get the same old icon! Driving me nuts!

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